City Meetings and Event Highlights for the Week of February 17, 2025

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of February 17, 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!  It's Appreciated.

Updates and Notices

Snow Plowing Update: Plows will be out on the salt routes. Check in with the City of Madison for Winter Weather website about citywide plowing response.

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, February 17, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an overview of the 2026 budget calendar and process. 

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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, February 17, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 1, 3, 12, 16, and 19.

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• Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 19, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a presentation on the history and future of Madison transportation.

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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 (PIMS)

• Capital City Trail Storm Sewer Replacement, Thursday, February 20: A public information meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Feb. 20, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. 

Announcements and News Releases

• City of Madison Honors Crossing Guards During Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week: Madison, WI – The State of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction has declared the week of February 17-21 Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week, and the City of Madison proudly recognizes their 63 dedicated crossing guards who work… [posted February 14, 2025]

• Madison Arts Commission and Monona Terrace Announce Call for Art for Rooftop and Olin Terrace: The Madison Arts Commission invites artists to apply to the 2025 Art on the Rooftop exhibition at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Art on the Rooftop is a free sculpture exhibition that showcases… [posted February 14, 2025]

• Snow Emergency Continues Tonight; Winter Parking Rules are in Effect Citywide: The declared snow emergency continues tonight (1:00am to 7:00am, 2/14/25). Our crews will continue to plow the roads overnight. Street Parking Alternate side parking rules are still in effect for the entire City of Madison, including the Snow… [posted February 13, 2025]

• Madison declares a Snow Emergency; Winter parking rules are in effect Citywide: Alternate side parking rules are in effect for the entire City, including the Snow Emergency Zone. Tonight (2/13/25), park on the odd side. Tomorrow night (2/14/2025), park on the even side. [posted February 12, 2025]

• Mayor Rhodes-Conway announces next steps on housing agenda : Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is announcing new housing goals, an interactive housing tracker for the public to monitor progress, and an update to her Housing Forward initiative to guide City actions over the next two years. [posted February 11, 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

• Spring Primary Election Day, Tuesday, February 18: Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place and see your sample ballot at https://MyVote.wi.gov(link is external).

• Prioritizing Traffic Safety for All Road Users: D7 Virtual Lunch and Learn with Traffic Engineering, Thursday, February 20: Alder Nasra Wehelie is excited to continue her Lunch and Learn session for this month, featuring Traffic Engineering on Thursday, February 20, from 12 to 1 p.m. Whether you drive, bike, or walk, this virtual Lunch and Learn will offer residents a unique opportunity to gain insights into traffic safety and infrastructure planning.

• Provisional Voter Deadline, Friday, February 21: Provisional voters have until 4 p.m. to bring their photo ID to the Clerk's Office so the Board of Canvassers can count their provisional ballot.

• 2025 Tee Off Party, Saturday, February 22: We're teeing off the 2025 golf season with our Annual Tee Off Party, at Odana Hills Golf Course, and you're invited. Meet the pros and purchase your Season Pass or Loyalty Card at a 10% discount - up to $175 in savings!

• Mobile Vaccination Clinic: Badger Prairie Needs Network, Saturday, February 22 (this event occurs on multiple dates): We're hosting mobile vaccination clinics throughout the county in partnership with community organizations! All vaccines are free to those eligible:…

• Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, February 22: Join a naturalist for an easy family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walk will begin at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive. Meet outside at the Children's Shack. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, and Aldo Leopold Nature Center. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.