Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 7, 2025

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page.

• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, April 7, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include setting the rates for Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility, as well as an update on federal executive orders and directives to pause federal grants.
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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include allowing hotels to rent fifty percent of their rooms for stays of thirty consecutive days or more, as well as development-related requests in Districts 1, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, and 20.
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• Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 9, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include providing Crossing Guard Policy Update (item# 87806) Metro staff the authority to issue citations for nonpayment of bus fare (item# 52830).
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If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Public Information Meeting (PIMs)

• Metro Transit Public Hearing Scheduled, Wednesday, April 9 (Virtual): On Wednesday, April 9, Metro Transit and the City of Madison Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 PM to review and discuss proposed service to Verona.
• Sidewalk Replacement Program District 10, Thursday, April 10: A public information meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., April 10, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.

Events

• District 11 Book Club to Discuss Silent Spring by Rachel Carson – April 9 at Sequoya Library: In celebration of Earth Day, the District 11 Book Club will discuss Silent Spring by Rachel Carson on April 9th from 7:00–8:30 PM in the Sequoya Library’s main conference room.  A limited number of copies will be available at the Ask Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. This casual, public event is open to all, and even if you haven’t finished the book, you're encouraged to attend and join the conversation!
• Madison Forward Fund Community Celebration & Stories, Tuesday, April 8: Please join Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income in celebrating the culmination of Wisconsin's first guaranteed income research program - the Madison Forward Fund. During this event, you will hear stories from MFF participants about the impact of guaranteed income on their lives, and learn about evaluation findings from the recently completed pilot program. This event is also a chance to hear about several exciting new partnerships that have grown out of the Madison Forward Fund, and to connect with others who are continuing to expand the guaranteed income landscape in Madison and beyond.
• Warner Family Fun Night, Friday, April 11: Join us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the game room or the gym, watch a movie or win some prizes playing bingo!
• Disc Golf Cleanup Day - Hiestand Park, Saturday, April 12: Help us get Hiestand Park ready for the season! We're partnering with the disc golf community to host a large-scale cleanup event. Volunteers will work together to clear debris, remove trash, and prepare the park for everyone to enjoy.
• Mobile Vaccination Clinic: Badger Prairie Needs Network, Saturday, April 12: We're hosting mobile vaccination clinics throughout the county in partnership with community organizations! All vaccines are free to those eligible:..
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen, Saturday, April 12: Explore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and along restored prairies with beautiful vistas on this high point overlooking the west side of Madison. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks and the Friends of Owen Conservation Park(link is external).
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, April 13: Walks at Turville Point held on the 2nd Sunday of every month are co-sponsored by Madison Bird City FUN partners, Madison Parks and Friends of Olin Turville(link is external).

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.

Announcements and News Releases

• REVEREND JAMES C WRIGHT HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD: The City of Madison Equal Opportunities Division (EOD) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) presents the Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award annually. The award honors the late Reverend James C. Wright, who served as Executive Director of the Equal Opportunities Commission from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 1992. One or more awards will be presented. For more information on award criteria, nominations, awards presentation, and more, visit the Reverend James C. Wright Award website.
• Metro Transit Enacting New Safety Measures to Protect Drivers, Passengers : In response to a series of recent incidents, Metro Transit and the City of Madison are examining current policies and procedures and putting together a set of initiatives to enhance employee safety.  [posted April 4, 2025]
• Metro Statement on Recent Driver Assault: On Sunday, March 30, a Metro operator was assaulted during their work shift. Violence against Metro or other City employees is completely unacceptable. Metro Transit staff are reviewing this latest incident, examining current policies and…[posted April 2, 2025]
• Metro Transit Public Hearing Scheduled: Virtual public hearing to be held on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00p. Give feedback on new proposed service to Verona. [posted April 1, 2025]
• 25th Anniversary Book Club Café Event to Feature Bestselling Author Christina Clancy at Madison Public Library MADISON, WI -- Bestselling author Christina Clancy will headline the 25th Anniversary Book Club Café fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Madison Public Library on Monday, May 19 at Central Library where she’ll share her thoughts on writing, libraries, reading and book clubs. [posted March 31, 2025]

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