Meetings and Updates Week of May 13th
posted- City Meetings:
- Finance Committee 5/13
- Transportation Commission 5/15
- Madison Water Utility Releases Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
- Events & Announcements
City 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, May 13, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include an agreement to sell city-owned land at 3614 Milwaukee St to Starkweather LLC (the Voit Farm developers), helping finance affordable housing developments at 715 Rethke Avenue and 7933 Tree Lane, financing Triangle Redevelopment preconstruction costs, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with Baker Tilly US for independent external audit services for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 15th, in virtual format at 5 p.m. Agenda items include adopting BRT North South recommended corridor, a review of August Metro Service and Bus Stop changes, and the 2024 First Quarter Traffic Safety report.
Madison Water Utility Releases Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
From the Madison Water Utility:
“Madison Water Utility is announcing the release of this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The report provides an overview of the tens of thousands of drinking water quality tests conducted in 2023. The utility is pleased to report that Madison’s drinking water continues to meet or exceed all federal and state standards for health and safety. Postcards were recently mailed to customers in the utility’s service area, announcing the release of the report and directing people to the following link to review the report:
MadisonWater.org/QualityReport.”
Note that Well 15 on the east side has not been used for the last few years following the detection of PFAS compounds. Construction begins in 2024 on a PFAS Treatment System at Well 15.
Events & Announcements
- MPD to hold active shooter survival training for public: MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is offering a training designed to save lives in an active shooter situation. The next session of the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) will be held on May 30. Officers will present active… [posted May 10, 2024, by Police]
- The Sustain Dane/City of Madison Recycle Better Course Returns on May 17, 2024: The Recycle Better course returns on Friday, May 17, 2024.And for the first time, the course will be offered in person. What is the Recycle Better Course? Sustain Dane, in partnership with the City of Madison, developed the Recycle Better… [posted May 10, 2024, by Streets & Recycling]
- City of Madison announces 2024-25 Youth Poet Laureate opportunity: The Madison Arts Commission is now accepting applications for the next Madison Youth Poet Laureate. [posted May 9, 2024, by Planning & Community & Economic Development & Planning]
- #FlockToState as State Street Pedestrian Experiment officially begins: The City of Madison’s Pedestrian Mall Experiment is officially underway after a ceremony held Wednesday on State Street. [posted May 8, 2024, by Planning & Community & Economic Development & Planning]
- Make your voice heard on how Madison and Dane County should spend federal HUD funds: We must create a 5-year road map, what we call a Consolidated Plan, that describes how we will use these funds from 2025-29, but we need your help in figuring out how to spend that money. [posted May 6, 2024, by Planning & Community & Economic Development, Community Development, Housing Authority, PCED Office of the Director]
- Small business owners share how City of Madison resources helped them succeed: Alders from the City of Madison Common Council and members of the City’s Economic Development Committee went on a tour Saturday of some of the many local businesses that have benefited from City funding. [posted May 6, 2024, by Common Council, Planning & Community & Economic Development, Economic Development]
- Financial Empowerment Series (#1-4), Tuesday, May 14: Financial Basics: Budgeting, debt reduction, credit repair and homebuying basics. Financial Empowerment Series to be held in 4 parts occurring on May 7, 14, 21, and 28. For questions regarding this program contact Kielley at klemkuil@ulgm.org.
- Learn to Fall Safely, Wednesday, May 15: SAFELY Learn to fall safely and to get back up without injury. Falls are a leading cause of death for older adults in Wisconsin. We will use thick “crash mats” for practicing. Classes are progressive. Attending all 4 classes recommended. Scholarships available.
- Music in the Park in May, Wednesday, May 15: Free concert series at the Olin Park pavilion sponsored by FOOT - Friends of Olin-Turville and Madison Parks. Wednesdays in May from 6 to 8pm. Doors open at 5:45pm.
- Westside Budget Engagement Event (Westside Community Connections), Thursday, May 16: Attention all Westsiders! Come join us at Vel Phillips Memorial High School for an interactive session where we discuss the 2025 budget outlook. This in-person event is your chance to have your voice heard and share your thoughts on what should be prioritized in our community.
- Great Strides Madison, Saturday, May 18: Great strides provide a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference. The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership as we take steps to dins a cure to cystic fibrosis.
- Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, May 18: Outings in the Starkweather Creek area vary each month - be sure to check the starting location. Adventures typically at 10:00am on the 3rd Saturday of the month, year-round, and frequently start at the Goodman Community Center, unless noted otherwise. Outings include nature walks, canoe/kayak adventures, bicycling tours, and more, and are sponsored by the Madison Friends of Urban Nature , Madison Parks, Goodman Community Center , Madison Audubon Society , and Friends of Starkweather Creek . No registration is required. Pets are not allowed.
