City Highlighted Meeting and Events for the Week of January 20, 2025

City Highlighted Meetings and Events  Week of January 20, 2025

Information Source:  Thank you to Lorissa R. Bañuelos, our Community Engagement Strategist at the Common Council Office, for compiling all of this information each week for Alders Citywide.  Appreciated.

Updates and Notices

Winter Storms and Extreme Cold: The best way to stay safe during extreme winter weather is to be prepared and stay indoors. Learn how to prepare for winter storms.

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.

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 28, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include a resolution that mourns the loss of life and injuries suffered from gun violence and urges the Wisconsin State Legislature to enact common sense gun control.
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• Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 29, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an informational presentation on the Sauk Creek Greenway Corridor Plan.
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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 Meetings (PIM’s)

• Public Input Meeting - Ontario Park (Virtual), Monday, January 27: Madison Parks is replacing five existing playgrounds in 2025. On Dec. 5, a virtual playground workshop was held for all five playgrounds, including the playground in Ontario Park, 720 Ontario St. Parks staff presented an overview of the playground replacement program and asked for input on design decisions during break-out sessions specific to each park location. The second input meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 15. Parks staff will present two playground concepts based on feedback received.
• Public Input Meeting - Portland Park (Virtual), Tuesday, January 28: Madison Parks is replacing five existing playgrounds in 2025. On Dec. 5, a virtual playground workshop was held for all five playgrounds, including the playground in Portland Park, 4210 Portland Parkway. Parks staff presented an overview of the playground replacement program and asked for input on design decisions during break-out sessions specific to each park location. The second input meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 15. Parks staff will present two playground concepts based on feedback received.
• Public Input Meeting - Skyview Park (Virtual), Thursday, January 30: Madison Parks is replacing five existing playgrounds in 2025. On Dec. 5, a virtual playground workshop was held for all five playgrounds, including the playground in Skyview Park, 1419 E Skyline Drive. Parks staff presented an overview of the playground replacement program and asked for input on design decisions during break-out sessions specific to each park location. Parks staff will present two playground concepts based on feedback received.
• Midvale Boulevard Resurfacing (Virtual), Thursday, January 30: The City will host a public information meeting on Jan. 30, 2025, at 6:30 pm to discuss the planned construction project.  The meeting will be held virtual via zoom with an in person viewing during the meeting hosted at the Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd. Registration prior to the meeting is required.

Announcements and News Releases

• Second Round of Youth Climate Action Funding : The City of Madison’s Sustainability Program is excited to announce a second round of funding for Youth Climate Action projects. [posted January 23, 2025]
• Community Feedback Invited for Madison LakeWay Schematic Design: As part of the Madison LakeWay development initiative, Madison Parks invites the community to provide feedback on the proposed lakeshore and path features along the John Nolen Drive causeway. The area under consideration encompasses 0.6 miles of… [posted January 21, 2025]
• Madison Arts Commission Announces New Call for Existing Works of Art: Madison’s Public Art Program is establishing a list of pre-qualified visual and public art for upcoming municipal projects. [posted January 21, 2025]

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.

Events

• Absentee Ballots are in the Mail, Tuesday, January 28: Check the status of your absentee at My Vote Wisconsin(link is external). If you do not have an absentee request on file, you may request an absentee using the My Vote Wisconsin(link is external) website.
• Voter Registration “Closes” Today, Wednesday, January 29: Today is the last day to submit a voter registration form online (link is external) or through the mail.
• Groove & Glide, Friday, January 31: Make the most of winter at a Groove and Glide event! Experience the fun and beauty of ice skating under the lights with fun music and games.  All ages and experience levels are welcome. Grab your friends, a date, or family, and have fun on the ice.
• Family Winter Prom, Saturday, February 1: Put on your dancing shoes and join us at Monona Terrace for Family Winter Prom 2025! The evening will have fun music, light refreshments, crafts, and a photo station. Family Winter Prom is a dance perfect for children 13 and under with an accompanying adult. Tickets are just $5 per family.

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

ABW,

Alder Amani

Amani Latimer Burris, Alder, District 12

(608) 345-8747 (cell -- text preferred)

District12@cityofmadison.com

P.S. Here is a directory the major city departments: 

https://www.cityofmadison.com/departments.

Use this to connect directly to the office that can help you with your issue.  Feel free to cc me on the email: District12@cityofmadison.com (if you want me to see your submission).

Of course, you can contact  me by email at district12@cityofmadison.com andI prefer that you text me, or call me at (608) 345-8747, especially if the email you want me to read or review is urgent.

Here’s how to reach out:

Reach out through the City website at www.cityofmadison.com/council.

Reach out to all alders:  you can email us at allalders@cityofmadison.com.

Reach out to the Mayor's office, their email is mayor@cityofmadison.com

Reach out to get your issue handled directly:  feel free to reach out directly if you know the department that would likely handle your issue.  Just email them directly and cc: me in on the email, so that you can get direct help and I can stay abreast of your situation.

Here is a directory of all of the major city departments: https://www.cityofmadison.com/departments.  Again, if you want me to see your submission just cc me on the email:. District12@cityofmadison.com

Reach out if you don't know who your issue, comment or question or concern should be routed to you by sending an email to  council@cityofmadision.com This will go to the Common Council Office and they will get it routed to the right place.  The Common Council staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.

As always, If your issue is urgent or you are having trouble catching up with me, feel free to call the City Common Council office at (608) 266-4061 or send an email to council@cityofmadison.com and let them know you are trying to reach me. 

We receive hundreds of emails, especially if an issue is contentious or controversial, and unfortunately our department has a limited staff.  Of Course,  my cell is listed below so feel free to text or call me.