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Hello, 

Today's update includes the following topics: 

• Pride Month
• Items I'm co-sponsoring on Tuesday's Common Council agenda 
• Items for District 17 on Tuesday's Common Council agenda. 
• Northside Budget Engagement Event
• Watch + Share Your Feedback:  Northeast Area Plan public review draft event 
• Overall Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 3, 2024

If you'd like to connect over the phone, in-person or virtually, please save a time on my calendar. 

Alder Madison, district17@cityofmadison.com 

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride at Madison Public Library 2024

From the Madison Public Library: Each year Madison Public Library celebrates Pride month in June with events, books, resources and more. However, we also have LGBTQ+ events happening year-round. See below for more information about how Madison Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride.

Madison Public Library provides free and equitable access to cultural and educational experiences. The library celebrates ideas, promotes creativity, connects people, and enriches lives, with an emphasis on promoting literacy and equity in library collections, services, and programs.

Learn more about events, resources and pride in the community. 

Items I'm co-sponsoring on Tuesday's Common Council Agenda:

Agenda Item, Legistar file number, Title

3. 83656 Recognizing June 2024 as Pride Month

4. 83697 Commending the Student Journalists of The Daily Cardinal and The Badger Herald for Exceptional Journalism

81. 83648 Establishing in-person absentee voting locations for the 2024 Partisan Primary and General Election.

100. 83422 Recognizing the fourth annual Civic Season from Juneteenth to Independence Day

106. 83632 Amending Section 10.18 and 1.08(3)(a), and creating Section 27.05(2)(dd) of the Madison General Ordinances to update the City’s large item collection and electronic waste recycling ordinances, and to update the bond schedule accordingly.

107. 83669 Amending Section 38.05(9)(a) and creating 38.05(b) and (c) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Class A and Class “A” alcohol beverage licenses to impose geographic limitations on “Class A” and Class “A” license applications considered by the Common Council after adoption of this ordinance for purposes of regulating density of such alcohol beverage licenses

120. 83634 Approving the Large Item Collection and Electronic Waste Recycling Policy.

Agenda for District 17 on Tuesday's Common Council Agenda:

Agenda item 16:  83195 - Public Hearing - New License H & S Madison LLC • dba Sumo 1745 Parkside Dr • Agent: Xuehui Jiang Estimated Capacity (in/out): 226/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 90% food Police Sector 631 (District 17)

Agenda item 32: 83022 - Entity Reorganization Red Robin International, Inc. • dba Red Robin 2440 East Springs Dr Class B Combination Liquor & Beer District 17 Add 2 new officer(s), remove 2 officers

Agenda item 44: 83322 - Entity Reorganization Oakwood Lutheran Home Association, Inc. • dba Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge 5565 Tancho Dr Class B Beer, Class C Wine (District 17) Remove two officers, add two new officers

Agenda item 56: 83343 - Change of Agent Oakwood Lutheran Home Association Inc • dba Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge • 5565 Tancho Dr New Agent: Laurie Sachtjen Class B Beer, Class C Wine (District 17)

Agenda item 57: 83346 - Change of Agent North Central Management, Inc. • dba DoubleTree Madison East • 4402 E Washington Ave New Agent: Sheri Straka Class B Comb

Agenda item 129: 83491 - Public Hearing - New License Rensha Corp • dba Java Cat 4221 Lien Rd • Agent: Renee Raspiller Estimated Capacity: 52/55 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 20% alcohol, 80% food Police Sector 605, (District 17)

Agenda item 138:  83713 - Public Hearing - New License Thrill Factory Entertainment LLC • dba Thrill Factory 131 East Towne Way • Agent: Guy Kitchell Estimated Capacity (in/out): 850/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 20% food, 70% other Police Sector 631 (District 17)

Northside Budget Engagement Event, Wednesday, June 5: Attention Northsiders! Join us at Black Hawk Middle 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. Join us for an exciting opportunity to have your voice heard on matters that affect our community. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

Watch: Northeast Area Plan public review draft event

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 3, 2024

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, June 4, in hybrid format at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include recognizing June as Pride Month, amending Madison General Ordinances to make it easier to declare a Chronic Nuisance Premises when the nuisance activity involves firearms and/or serious bodily injury or death, and adopting the recommendations for the Bus Rapid Transit North-South corridor.
  • Meeting Details
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Register for Public Comment
  • Watch Online

Public Information Meetings

• Olin-Turville Ct and E. Lakeside Street Resurfacing, Monday, June 3: The purpose of this street project is to resurface the pavement and replace some underground utilities on Olin-Turville Ct from John Nolen Dr to E. Lakeside St and E. Lakeside St from John Nolen Dr to Olin-Turville Ct.  Work includes replacing approximately 0.41-miles of asphalt pavement, replacing concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps as needed, replacing sanitary sewer main as needed, and storm culvert replacements.  The existing street widths on all streets will remain the same. A public information meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., June 3, 2024, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
• Draft West Area Plan - In Person Public Meeting-Land Use, Housing, Zoning, Monday, June 3: City staff have announced highlights of proposed changes to the Draft West Area Plan. For more details, check the project webpage. There will be additional changes released by May 10. City staff will join Common Council members representing the West Area to host a series of five additional public meetings where people can further review and discuss the Draft West Area Plan.
• E. Mifflin St. Bike Boulevard Virtual Public Input Meeting, Monday, June 3: The City of Madison is looking at making additional safety and other improvements along the E. Mifflin St. Bike Boulevard to enhance biking and walking along this corridor. The public is invited to come learn more about potential improvements, offer input into what would help improve the corridor and ask questions.
• Draft West Area Plan - In Person Public Meeting-Transportation, Thursday, June 6: City staff have announced highlights of proposed changes to the Draft West Area Plan. For more details, check the project webpage. There will be additional changes released by May 10. City staff will join Common Council members representing the West Area to host a series of five additional public meetings where people can further review and discuss the Draft West Area Plan.

News Releases & Announcements

• 2024 Vision Zero Safe Streets and Speed Management Projects: Since 2020, Vision Zero Madison has implemented safety improvement and speed management projects every year to enhance safe travel on City streets. [posted May 31, 2024, by Traffic Engineering]
• MPD recruits work on team-building during first week of training academy: MADISON, Wis. – Over the next six months, the Madison Police Department will recap each week of its in-house training academy. There are 32 recruits in this year’s class. [posted May 31, 2024, by Police]
• City of Madison Launches the First Year of the Building Energy Savings Program (BESP) : The City of Madison has launched the first year of the new Building Energy Savings Program (BESP). The program, adopted by the Common Council in 2023, requires large commercial buildings to benchmark their energy use annually and tune up building’s… [posted May 30, 2024, Mayor's Office]
• Public Health Launches New Rapid Beach Water Testing this Summer: This week, Public Health Madison & Dane County kicked off its annual beach monitoring season. During the summer months each year, Public Health monitors conditions and tests the water at local beaches to make sure it is safe for swimming. [posted May 30, 2024, by Public Health Madison & Dane County]
• Lane closure on West Washington Avenue: Starting at 7:00 am on Monday, June 3rd, Integrity Grading and Excavating will begin construction on W Washington Ave, between Broom St and Fairchild St. Two-way traffic, one lane in each direction, will be maintained on W Washington Ave throughout… [posted May 29, 2024, by Traffic Engineerin]
• MPD sergeant honored for work with people affected by mental illness: MADISON, Wis. — A sergeant with the Madison Police Department has been honored for his efforts to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness. NAMI Dane County awarded Sergeant Jared Prado the CIT Officer of the Year Award. The… [posted May 29, 2024, by Police]
• Free Fun Weekend in Madison Parks: Enjoy permit-free days in City of Madison and Dane County parks, on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, 2024. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes. DISC GOLFA daily or annual permit is… [posted May 29, 2024, by Parks]
• Author of Northwoods, Amy Pease, to Speak at 24th Annual Book Club Café event at Madison Public Library: Local author Amy Pease will headline the 24th Annual Book Club Café hosted by the Friends of Madison Public Library on June 27 at Central Library. Pease will discuss her debut mystery novel Northwoods–which is set in Northern Wisconsin–and was described by People magazine as “a riveting debut by a nurse practitioner with an insider's view of the opioid epidemic." [posted May 28, 2024, by Madison Public Library]
• Welcome to MPD: Training underway for new class of police recruits: The Madison Police Department welcomed its 70th academy class during a special ceremony Tuesday morning. [posted May 28, 2024, by Police]
• Several opportunities for public feedback on DRAFT West, Northeast Area Plans this week: A series of public feedback events will be held for both the DRAFT West Area Plan and DRAFT Northeast Area Plan this week as City staff continues to take feedback. [posted May 28, 2024, by Planning & Community & Economic Development]
• Madison Hosts Nature Everywhere Day and Conference : The Nature Everywhere Conference at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, brings together leaders from around the world to advance programs, practices, and policies for advancing equitable access to nature. [posted May 28, 2024, by Olbrich Botanical Gardens]
• Resources for Homebuyers and Property Owners: Are you a current homeowner or looking to own your first home? The City of Madison’s Community Development Division (CDD) is excited to share with you upcoming homeownership related events hosted by our community partners! When you go to www.cityofmadison.com/homeloans you will be able to find the homeownership event’s calendar and other CDD resources available to homeowners and homebuyers to achieve and maintain homeownership.

You will be able to find events related to homebuyer education and homeowner maintenance. Other resources include down payment assistance for first time homebuyers, property tax assistance for seniors (65+), and information about major and minor rehabilitation programs.

If you have any questions, please contact the City of Madison at email: homeloans@cityofmadison.com or call 608-266-6520.

Events

• Go By Metro! Tuesday, June 4 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Get the latest scoop on BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) and basics for how to use the local bus service. Get one-on-one time with a Metro employee in English or Spanish!
• Financial Wellness Workshop (#1-4), Tuesday, June 4: This session provides an overview of credit reports and scores. It will cover building credit and repairing and improving credit.
• Capitol View Farmers' Market, Wednesday, June 5 (This event occurs on multiple dates): The Capitol View Farmers' Market is held weekly on Wednesdays (3:00-7:00pm) from late May through mid-October. Join us each week for great local vendors, live music, food carts, and special activities from week to week. Visit our website and follow us on social media for the most up-to date information and schedules! (Location: far Eastside of Madison, near the Great Dane Eastside, 5901 Sharpsburg Dr.)
• Goodman Pool Opening Day, Friday, June 7: Join us on opening day at the Goodman Pool! Weather permitting, we'll open the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Pool for the 2024 season. Goodman Pool is for everyone! Thanks to the Madison Parks Foundation, admission scholarships are available! Apply online.
• Safety Saturday, Saturday, June 8: Safety Saturday is an event that educates parents, children and the public on ways to make safe decisions, prevent injuries, and to encourage the use of safety devices such as seat belts, bike helmets, and smoke alarms. See event website for more information.
• Conservation Volunteer Workday | Shift A, Saturday, June 8: Join us for a meaningful day of conservation efforts as we work together to protect and enhance our local conservation park! Your participation is crucial in safeguarding the biodiversity and natural habitats that make our park a haven for wildlife and a treasure for our community.
• Conservation Volunteer Workday | Shift B, Saturday, June 8: Join us for a meaningful day of conservation efforts as we work together to protect and enhance our local conservation park! Your participation is crucial in safeguarding the biodiversity and natural habitats that make our park a haven for wildlife and a treasure for our community.
• Marquette Waterfront Festival, Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Marquette Waterfront Festival kicks off the summer on the east side with two stages featuring some of the very best local bands and national touring acts, along with vendors from favorite local restaurants, craft beer and wine, kids’ games, craft vendors and the Fools’ Flotilla.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen, Saturday, June 8: Explore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and along restored prairies with beautiful vistas on this high point overlooking the west side of Madison. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Badgerland Bird Alliance, Madison Audubon Society,  and the Friends of Owen Conservation Park . Free, family-friendly guided nature walks at Owen Conservation Park are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, year-round 2:30-4pm. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, June 9: Follow rolling hiking paths through the Turville Point Conservation Park woodlands and prairie with beautiful vistas of Lake Monona and Monona Bay. Walks at Turville Point held on the 2nd Sunday every month are co-sponsored by Madison Bird City FUN partners, Madison Parks, Badgerland Bird Alliance, Friends of Olin Turville, and Madison Audubon Society. Meet at the Turville Point parking lot, entrance at the E. Olin Ave. stoplight from John Nolen Drive at the railroad tracks, south of Olin Park (not at the boat launch). No registration is required. No pets are allowed.