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D6 Items of Interest Week of August 12, 2024

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Hope you are enjoying the fun activities this weekend in the neighborhood including The Sessions at McPike Park and the return of Ride the Drive. Note that John Nolen and Willy St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic for several hours on Sunday. I am looking forward to the second annual kickball tournament between MNA and TLNA Sunday from 1-4p at Breese Stevens Field. 

Tuesday is the Fall Primary. There will be elections for State Assembly, State Senate, Dane County Executive, and two constitutional amendments. UW Law School Explainer on the Constitutional Amendments If you haven’t voted absentee, please make a plan to vote in person on Tuesday.

Two D6 items at Wednesday’s UDC meeting: request for final approval for 521 E Washington and a façade grant application for Madison Sourdough at 916 Willy St. Plus two informational presentations for projects in D12 and D4. 

At Wednesday’s Board of Park Commissioners meeting, the Board will receive an informational presentation on staff’s proposed 2025 operating budget with 5% cuts to meet the mayor’s directive for a Plan B budget if the referendum does not pass in November. The Board may make recommendations. (Mayor Satya will prepare a Plan B Executive Operating budget with $6M in cuts that will be introduced in October). One notable impact is the proposal to eliminate operational support for ice rinks, including at Tenney Park. More details below. 

Also at Wednesday’s City County Schools Collaboration meeting at 5:30p, MMSD’s new Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard will introduce himself and provide remarks.

  • TIF Review Board: The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in a virtual format at 12p. The agenda includes project plan amendments to four TIF districts (45, 48, 52 and 54).

  • Urban Design Commission: The Urban Design Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in virtual format at 4:30 PM. Agenda items include a major exterior alteration to an existing building in a planned multi-use site at 131 East Towne Mall, as well as adopting amendments to the Comprehensive Plan related to the Northeast and West Area Plans.

2. 83068 521 E Washington Avenue - New Mixed-Use Building in Urban Design District (UDD) 4. (District 6) Owner: John Leja, LZ Ventures Applicant: Duane Johnson, Knothe & Bruce Architects, LLC Final Approval is Requested UDC is an Approving Body

5. 84627 916 Williamson Street - Façade Grant for Exterior Modifications to an Existing Building. (District 6) UDC is an Approving Body

Staff Report “The applicant is seeking approval of a façade improvement grant for exterior modifications to an existing building that are period appropriate for this 1948 building. The scope of work includes replacing the fabric awnings with metal new awnings, new wall signage, and removing and replacing exterior gooseneck lighting with frosted exposed bulbs under the canopy.”

10. 84250 2450 E Washington Avenue - New Multi-Family Building in Urban Design District (UDD) 5. (District 12) Owner: Travis Fauchald, Volker Applicant: Kevin Burow, Knothe & Bruce Architects, LLC UDC will be an Approving Body. Informational Presentation

From the letter of intent: “This proposed project involves the redevelopment of the properties at 10 & 16 N 7th Street and 2430, 2434, & 2450 E Washington Avenue, which has a former muffler & auto sales building that is now vacant, along with rental properties. These are located on the north side of E Washington Avenue at the corner of E Washington Ave and N 7th St. The proposed development would be a 5-story building with 76 multifamily units and 76 vehicle parking stalls. 

This will be a WHEDA affordable housing project and is located in Urban Design District No. 5. The site will be rezoned to Commercial Corridor – Transitional (CC-T) district as part of this redevelopment project.”

11. 84628 418-446 W Washington Avenue + 413-417 W Mifflin Street - Alder Referral for an Advisory Recommendation to the Plan Commission for a Multi-Family Building. (District 4) Owner: CRG Acquisition, LLC Applicant: Michael Hanley, The Lamar Johnson Collaborative Alder Referral, UDC will be an Advisory Body. Informational Presentation

“The applicant is proposing the demolition of two existing buildings for the construction of a six-story, 163-unit residential building with a single level of underground parking.”

 

  • Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in virtual format at 6:30 PM. Agenda items include adopting amendments to the Comprehensive Plan related to the Northeast and West Area Plans, an informational presentation and discussion regarding the future management of Thorstrand Estate in Marshall Park, and authorizing the City to amend the master community gardens lease with Rooted WI, Inc., for the purpose of expanding the community garden area at Waunona Park.

7 84680 August 2024 Superintendent's Report

16 84706 Informational Presentation Regarding the 2025 Operating Budget Request and Process

The proposed cuts to amenities in District 6 include elimination of operating support of the Tenney Park ice rink, closing the restroom at Tenney Beach and shutting down several water fountains. See map for details.

84706 Parks Supt 2025 Service Reduction Memo “[T]he Parks Division was directed to provide a plan that could reduce services and funding by 5 percent, or $888,067, as a tool that could be used to partially address the [city’s] structural budget issues.” 

 

  • Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee: The Landlord and Tenants Issue Committee will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in virtual format at 5:00 PM. 

Events

  • WestFest (Elver Park) - Saturday, August 10, 2024: WestFest will take place tomorrow, Saturday, August 10th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. WestFest was created to have a fun-filled, intergenerational summer festival to showcase the diversity of Madison’s southwest side. The goal was to build community pride with the collaboration and support of partner agencies, organizations, businesses, homeowners, and neighborhood associations on the west side. 

  • Rooftop Movie Night (Across the Universe) - Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Come and enjoy a movie on the beautiful rooftop of Monona Terrace. It is free and open to the public. Chairs and concessions will be made available. Attendees are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair, and food and beverages. No alcohol may be brought onto the premises.

Announcements

  • Accessible Options for Voting: The City Clerk’s Office want ensure voters know about accessible voting options for the Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Partisan Primary.

  • Bicycling Survey: UW students are looking to learn more about your experiences and opinions on cycling in Madison! This survey will help students understand the Madison cycling community and help direct policy and planning. You can take the survey by clicking here.

  • Update on 2025 Budget Process: Madison agencies have submitted proposals for the 2025 budget that include options for a 5 percent reduction in services. If all proposals were adopted, they would eliminate 147 positions from the City’s workforce in addition to 144 currently vacant positions that have yet to be filled.

 

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