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District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest

City meetings remain online only with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below; all have virtual public participation options.

 

Stay in touch with your neighbors through either Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc., Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association, or Campus Area Neighborhood Assoc.

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There are three sections to this week's update:

  1. COVID-19 Resources & Information
  2. Other District 2 Updates
  3. City Meetings of Interest to District 2

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Covid Update

1. COVID-19 RESOURCES & INFORMATION

From Public Health Madison & Dane County:

Dane CORE - for rental and utility assistance.

Visit the City's Coronavirus Website for Madison's COVID responses and resources.

Dane County Food Pantry Network from Community Action Coalition.

State of Wisconsin COVID-19 resources and information from state agencies, including the State Dept. Public Health

Info on UW-Madison's response to the pandemic.

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2. OTHER DISTRICT 2 UPDATES

 

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New District Map

Tenney-Lapham, Sherman Terrace Area, and Fordem Avenue Move Out of District 2 on Jan. 1 

City of Madison Alder Districts were amended and approved by Common Council in November due to redistricting required by the 2020 US Census. As a result, the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood will join with District 6 across E. Washington Ave., currently represented by Brian Benford, while the Sherman Terrace area, including apartments along Fordem Ave. and homes along Sherman Ave. will move to District 12, currently represented by Syed Abbas. These changes take effect on Jan. 1, 2022, rather than when current alder terms are up in April 2023.

It is unusual that as a resident of Tenney-Lapham I will no longer represent my neighborhood nor will I live in District 2 as of the new year, but this is the way redistricting works! Despite not living in the newly drawn District 2, I will continue to represent the James Madison Park and the Mansion Hill neighborhoods. Also, As of Jan. 1, District 2 will stretch to Lake Street in the Langdon area and will include the 400, 500, and 600 blocks of State Street, rather than ending at Frances Street as it does now. Also included in District 2 will be blocks between State and W. Johnson from Bassett Street to Lake Street.

Some resources on redistricting and its impacts:

Also, some useful information follows for those who will be moving to either District 6 or District 12:

I'm not sure which alder district I will reside in:

I would like to subscribe to my new alder's updates/blog:

  • See the Common Council webpages for either Brian Benford (District 6) or Syed Abbas (District 12) where you can "Subscribe to Email List". You will then receive an email whenever your new alder makes a post.

I would like to unsubscribe from the District 2 email list:

  • There is an "Update My Subscriptions" link at the bottom of the email you received about this Alder Update. I do not have the ability to unsubscribe you, so you will have to use that link.

There is no requirement for you to receive only your alder's emails; you are more than welcome to subscribe to multiple alders' email lists.

Also, I will no longer be sending my update notifications out via the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood listserv or the Tenney-Lapham Facebook page. As always, those who would like to receive my updates directly are welcome to join my alder email list via my District 2 alder webpage.

In closing, I'd like to reiterate how much of a pleasure it has been representing the portions of District 2 that are to the east of N. Blair Street. I'm excited about the challenges of representing the new area closer to the UW campus, but my friends and neighbors in Tenney-Lapham, Sherman Terrace, and beyond, will always be on my mind and I will keep an eye out for your neighborhoods (and mine!). Given that I was active with TLNA for many years prior to becoming an alder, there is no doubt that I will work with Alders Benford and Abbas on concerns in their new areas and provide information and assistance to them whenever they like. You will all be in good hands.

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From MPD - Ongoing Catalytic Converter Thefts in Central Madison

According to MPD, over the past two months the Central District has experienced a rash of stolen catalytic converters from vehicles. The thefts primarily occur from Toyota Prius vehicles overnight, and have occurred in the Midtown district as well.

For example, during the time period of 11/19/21 until 11/30/21 there were 14 total crimes involving stolen catalytic converters. That number has since increased by approximately 7-10 in December. The loss and damage is typically around $1000 to the owner; and the converters are later sold for anywhere between $200-$400 each. 

If you hear mechanical noise similar to that of a saw or other machinery, please consider contacting the police. MPD certainly welcomes any vehicle descriptions or license plates associated with suspected criminal activity as well. By publicizing the issue and seeking the help of Madison residents, MPD hopes to prevent future thefts, or to arrest those involved.    

Not Homeless Enough

Save the Date: Jan. 20 Virtual Event - Not Homeless Enough

Brought about through a collaboration between the Doubled Up Workgroup, a subgroup of the Homeless Services Consortium, and the Madison Public Library, Not Homeless Enough will feature filmmaker Diane Nilan and her short documentary on families experiencing doubled up and self-paying hotel homelessness in Madison and Dane County. The screening will be held online Thursday January 20, 6-7pm. There will be a short discussion afterward of positive steps to take in our community. The event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required. Register HERE.

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New Everyday Engineering Podcast Episode - Creative Solution to Unsheltered Homelessness: Dairy Drive 

Madison is one of many municipalities in the United States looking for creative, healthy and safe solutions to help community members experiencing unsheltered homelessness find a path forward, especially during the pandemic. The City constructed its Dairy Drive Sheltered Campground in record time, from buying and selecting the land, to working with Seattle-based Pallet to build 30 temporary structures with heat, air conditioning and electricity. The City's newest and first approach to constructing a sheltered campground is the first in the midwest of its kind. Everyday Engineering Podcast Host Hannah Mohelnitzky interviews City of Madison Community Development Department Director Jim O'Keefe and City of Madison Engineering Division Facilities Management Section Manager Bryan Cooper to talk about how the City approaches this work, and is able to complete a project of this size in such a short amount of time. (Recorded in October-- but reflecting on the bigger picture project and impact to our community).

Listen on iTunes here or Listen on RSS feed/GooglePlay/other podcast options.
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3. CITY MEETINGS OF INTEREST TO DISTRICT 2

Below are some pertinent agenda items from city committees that are meeting this week. If you click on meeting "Details" below, you will find participation and viewing options, and a link to the full meeting agenda. If you click on a item from within an agenda, you will see all documents that relate to that item.

 

I appreciate hearing from you on any agenda items on which you have a particular interest or concern.

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City-County Homeless Issues Committee: Details

5:30pm, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Agenda Item 2

Updates from Homeless Services Consortium (HSC) Shelter Provider's Committee

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

Agenda Item 3

Authorizing the Mayor to solicit funds for the purpose of improvements and services to the temporary campground at 3202 Dairy Drive and to establish and operate a permanent men's shelter.

 

REPORTS

 

Agenda Item 5

Men's shelter updates

 

Agenda Item 6

COVID-19 response updates

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Common Council Executive Committee: Details

4:30pm, Tuesday, Jan, 4, 2022

 

UPDATE ITEMS

 

Agenda Item 3

Update Item: Transit Network Redesign Progress Update

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Agenda Item 4

Accepting the 2021 Agency Annual Surveillance Technology Reports for Calendar Year 2020

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Common Council: Details

6:30pm, Tuesday, Jan, 4, 2022

 

HONORING RESOLUTIONS

 

Agenda Item 1

Honoring the University of Wisconsin Women's Volleyball Team on winning the NCAA National Championship.

 

Agenda Item 2

Recognizing, honoring and commemorating the exemplary life and public service of R. Richard "Dick" Wagner.

 

PETITIONS

 

Agenda Item 3

Petition dated November 16, 2021 from Michael Matty and Barbara Mazzoni, President of Sherman Terrace Association Board re: direct attachment from the Town of Madison to the City of Madison.

Recet Legislative History

12/7/21 COMMON COUNCIL    Refer to the COMMON COUNCIL

Common Council (1/4/22)

Note: This item would move a portion of a lot behind 1 Sherman Terrace that is currently in the Town of Madison to the City of Madison. The petitioners are the property owners. This parcel is expected to move to the City of Madison in October 2022 when the Town of Madison is absorbed by the City of Madison and Fitchburg, but the early attachment of this small parcel is apparently being pursued in anticipation of a future redevelopment proposal for the site. No plans have been submitted to the City for that proposal.

 

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS AT 6:45 PM

 

PRESENTATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:

1) items which have registrants wishing to speak.

2) items which require an extraordinary (roll call) vote and are not included on the consent agenda by unanimous consent.

3) items which alderperson(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.

 

BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

 

Agenda Item 15

Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through May of 2022:

01/18/2022 - virtual

02/01/2022 - virtual

02/22/2022 - virtual

03/01/2022 - virtual

03/15/2022 - virtual

03/29/2022 - virtual

04/19/2022 - virtual

05/10/2022 - virtual

05/24/2022 - virtual

Legislative History

12/29/21 Council Office    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ACCEPT - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 

REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

 

Agenda Item 31

Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for 2022 Sport Court Resurfacings. (1, 2, 10, 11, 13, 15, 19 AD)

Recent Legislative History

12/15/21 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - REPORT OF OFFICER

Note: This item includes a seal coat and line painting for the James Madison Park basketball courts and crack and pavement sealing, plus line painting (including pickleball line painting), at Tenney Park.

 

Agenda Item 32

Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Tenney Park East Johnson St. Pedestrian Bridge Wing Walls. (2 AD)

Recent Legislative History
12/15/21 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

REPORT OF CITY CLERK

 

Agenda Item 41

Designating City of Madison Polling Locations for the 2022 Spring Primary.

Legislative History

12/27/21 Clerk's Office    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

Agenda Item 43

Establishing in-person absentee voting locations for the 2022 Spring Primary and Spring Election.

Legislative History

12/28/21 Clerk's Office    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

REPORT OF COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

Agenda Item 44

SUBSTITUTE: Adopting an Alder COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Policy

Recent Legislative History

12/7/21 COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE   RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER

Note: The proposed policy can be found here.

 

REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

Agenda Item 45

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Patrick Properties, LLC located at 619 and 621 N Lake Street; 8th Ald. Dist.

Legislative History

12/16/21 Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - REPORT OF OFFICER

Note: This item is associated with the approved redevelopment of these properties, formerly owned by Alpha Chi Sigma, that due to redistricting will now move from District 8 to District 2. Earlier in 2021, Plan Commission did not grant the required Conditional Uses and requested Demolition Permit, but Common Council later affirmed an appeal of that Plan Commission decision.

 

REPORT OF PLAN COMMISSION

 

Agenda Item 47

Adopting the South Madison Plan as a supplement to the Comprehensive Plan and directing staff to implement the recommendations contained in the plan.

Recent Legislative History

12/13/21 PLAN COMMISSION    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT WITH CONDITIONS - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

REPORT OF SISTER CITY COLLABORATION COMMITTEE

 

Agenda Item 59

Establishing a sister city relationship between the City of Madison, Wisconsin in the United States and the City of Cusco, Peru in South America.

Recent Legislative History

12/6/21 SISTER CITY COLLABORATION COMMITTEE    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

ITEMS REFERRED TO THIS MEETING

 

ORDINANCES

 

Agenda Item 60

Creating Section 15.01(627) of the Madison General Ordinances entitled "City Boundaries" and being part of the chapter entitled "Alder Districts and Wards" attaching to the 12th Alder District the property located at 1901 Sherman Avenue in the Town of Madison, amending Section 15.02(30) of the Madison General Ordinances to attach the property to Ward 30, and assigning a temporary zoning classification of A Agricultural District.

Recent Legislative History

12/7/21 COMMON COUNCIL    Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL

Note: This item is related to the Item 3 above.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

Agenda Item 62

To discuss at the December 7, 2021 Common Council meeting the results of the Spring 2021 advisory referendum election and determine whether a binding referendum election shall be authorized related to the structure of the Common Council.

Recent Legislative History

12/7/21 COMMON COUNCIL    Refer to the COMMON COUNCIL

Note: This item is a discussion and potential decision point. The resolution can be found here.

 

INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FOR REFERRAL WITHOUT DEBATE

 

ORDINANCES

 

Agenda Item 63

Amending Section 9.08 of the Madison General Ordinances relating to licensing of amusement devices.

DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS:

This proposed ordinance makes changes to the licensing of amusement devices.  It eliminates obsolete language regarding a separate license category for amusement devices operated by a coin of less than five cents, and clarifies that simulators are amusement devices.

Legislative History

12/6/21 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Alcohol License Review Committee (1/19/22); Common Council (2/1/22)

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

Agenda Item 66

Granting and adopting equitable wage increases for employees in Compensation Group 28.

Legislative History

11/29/21 Human Resources Department    Referred for Introduction

Finance Committee (1/10/22), Common Council (1/18/22)

 

Agenda Item 68

Adopting the Greater East Towne Plan as a supplement to the Comprehensive Plan and directing staff to implement the recommendations contained in the plan.

Legislative History 

12/9/21 Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development    Referred for Introduction

Plan Commission (2/7); Transportation Policy and Planning Board (1/10); Urban Design Commission (1/12); Board of Park Commissioners (1/12); Economic Development Committee (1/19); Common Council (2/22)

 

Agenda Item 74

Authorizing the placement of binding referendum questions related to the structure of city government on the Spring 2022 General Election Ballot.

Legislative History

12/21/21 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

TFOGS Implementation Work Group (1/11/22), Common Council Meeting (1/18/22)

Note: This item is dependent on the outcome of the discussion and any actions taken on Item 62. It is being introduced for referral without debate so that if a referendum is authorized by Common Council, there will be sufficient time for the referendum questions to be included on the April ballot.

 

Agenda Item 76

A Resolution authorizing a sole source contract authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a service contract with RENEW Wisconsin, Inc. to administer the three annual MadiSUN solar programs for residential, business, nonprofit and affordable housing solar installations, through 2024

Legislative History

12/22/21 Mayor's Office    Referred for Introduction

Finance Committee 1/10/22

 

Agenda Item 77

A Resolution authorizing a sole source contract authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a service contract with Sustain Dane to administer the City of Madison's Community Food Waste Reduction Initiative that is being funded through a USDA Grant.

Legislative History

12/23/21 Mayor's Office    Referred for Introduction

Finance Committee 1/10/22

 

Agenda Item 79

Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute third party agreements with neighboring jurisdictions for the design, funding, construction, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project.

Legislative History

12/27/21 Metro Transit    Referred for Introduction

Transportation Commission (1/13/22), Finance Committee (1/25/22)

 

Agenda Item 81

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a multiyear, competitively selected service contract with HNTB Corporation for Construction Management Services for the East-West Bus Rapid Transit (E-W BRT).

Legislative History

12/27/21 Metro Transit    Referred for Introduction

Transportation Commission (1/13/22), Finance Committee (1/25/22)

 

Agenda Item 84

Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute agreements with Van Galder Bus Company and Lamers Bus Lines, Inc. to help defray maintenance costs for the Dutch Mill Park & Ride lot. These agreements shall begin January 1, 2022 and shall automatically renew each year on January 1st unless amended or terminated.

Legislative History

12/27/21 Metro Transit    Referred for Introduction

Transportation Commission (1/13/22), Finance Committee (1/25/22)

 

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE INTRODUCED FROM THE FLOOR AT THE LAST COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AND ARE ON THIS AGENDA PURSUANT TO SEC. 2.05(1) (B), MGO, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING ADDITIONAL REFERRALS.

 

Agenda Item 100

Authorizing the Mayor to solicit funds for the purpose of improvements and services to the temporary campground at 3202 Dairy Drive and to establish and operate a permanent men's shelter.

Legislative History

12/7/21 COMMON COUNCIL    Refer to the CITY-COUNTY HOMELESS ISSUES COMMITTEE

Common Council (1/18/22).

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Board of Public Works: Details

4:30pm, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022

PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - PRIVATE CONTRACTS

Agenda Item 13

Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 12 N Few Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, and Rescinding Resolution RES-21-00729, File Number 67590, Private Contract No. 9084. (2nd AD)

The Developer received approval for this private development project on November 5, 2021. The Board of Public Works required the developer to grant a Public Sidewalk and Bike Path Easement on the Certified Survey Map (CSM) for the possibility of a sidewalk connection on Curtis Court with the sidewalk on N Few Street. The developer is requesting the removal of the Public Sidewalk and Bike Path Easement requirement on the CSM.

 

City agencies have reviewed the need for sidewalk along the southerly side of Curtis Court:

  • Due to the low volume of traffic,
  • Existing sidewalk on the northerly side of Curtis Court,
  • Removal of all terrace trees in the Right of Way for any future development along the southerly side of Curtis Court for the construction of public sidewalk,
  • City Agencies support removing the Public Sidewalk and Bike Path Easement at 12 N Few Street.

REPORT BY CITY ENGINEERING    RECOMMEND TO ADOPT

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Agenda Item 17

Presentation by Girl Scout Troop #1477

Madison Girl Scout Troops #1477 & 1952 (6th & 2nd Grade) are working to raise awareness about the climate change significance of embodied carbon, or the carbon footprint of building materials and structures. The girls created a video with the help of concrete researchers and industry experts (https://tinyurl.com/GirlScoutsforGreenConcrete) and have been reaching out to both industry and government to encourage adoption of best practices for reducing embodied carbon, including using low-carbon concrete. The girls would like their home city of Madison to become a leader in this issue, and will be presenting examples of how other cities around the country are reducing their climate impact through public projects and procurement guidelines.

 

Do not take up before 5 PM

 

Agenda Item 20

Storm Water Assessment Policy

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES

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Board of Health for Madison and Dane County: Details

5:00pm, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Agenda Item 3

COVID-19 Update for January 5, 2022

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Community Development Block Grant Committee: Details

5:30pm, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022

 

Agenda Item 4

Housing Forward RFP

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