Share Your Comments on the Referendum Resolution on Tuesday August 6th + Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 5, 2024
postedHello Friends,
You will see one more newsletter from me later today that will focus on the Imagination Center (Library) and why I support the City going to referendum in November.
In this newsletter you'll find:
- How to share your comments on the proposed referendum resolution scheduled for tomorrow, August 6th
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 5, 2024
How to Share Your Comments on Referendum Resolution Scheduled for August 6:
The Madison Common Council is encouraging residents to submit public testimony on an important resolution affecting the City budget at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m.
If adopted, the resolution would place a referendum on the November 5 general election ballot. The referendum would authorize an increase of $22 million to the state-imposed property tax levy limit to allow the City to continue to fund police, fire, garbage collection, parks and library operations, and other City services and operations.
To register to speak in-person or virtually at the August 6 meeting, please fill out this form. The agenda item you will search for is 68. The legistar item for the referendum resolution is 84443.
- You can also register to speak at the City County Building the day of the meeting.
- You can submit written comments on the referendum resolution by emailing allalders@cityofmadison.com.
The Council meeting on August 6 is the community’s opportunity to have their voice heard on this vital City budget issue. A special virtual council meeting will then be held on August 20 for alders to take a final vote on the resolution. This is due to final figures from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, needed for the referendum resolution, not being ready until after August 15.
Please note, in-person or virtual public testimony on the referendum resolution will only take place at the August 6 meeting. However, you can submit written comments to your elected officials anytime between now and August 20.
More information on the 2025 budget process is available on the City’s Budget Outlook page.
- Watch Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's presentation outlining a sustainable long-term budget plan for Madison’s budget delivered at the July 16 Council meeting.
- Read the Mayor’s memo to Alders.
- See answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the budget and a potential referendum.
- Check out some interesting facts and figures about Madison’s budget.
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 5, 2024
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN COMMON COUNCIL MEETINGS? The Common Council generally holds meetings twice a month on Tuesdays, starting at 6:30 pm in hybrid format. Members of the public can participate in the following ways:
- Watch Online
- Attend In Person or Virtually
- Register for Public Comment
- Provide Comments before a Meeting
To learn more about how to participate in Common Council meetings, visit: www.cityofmadison.com/council/meetings-agendas/participate-in-council-meetings.
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, August 6, in hybrid format at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include taking public comment on a resolution authorizing the scheduling of a referendum relating to exceeding the municipal property tax limits, as well as a resolution limiting the granting of “Class A” liquor licenses for the purpose of limiting density and proximity of such licenses to sensitive sites.
- Sustainable Madison Committee: The Sustainable Madison Committee meeting will take place on Monday, August 5, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include refining lawn and property maintenance provisions of Madison General Ordinances.
- Landmarks Commission: The Landmarks Commission meeting will take place on Monday, August 5, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include adopting the Northeast Area Plan and adopting the West Area Plan.
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
- Neighborhood Meeting on the Völker Development Proposal & Deon’s Live Bait License Renewal, Monday, August 5: A neighborhood meeting to hear more about the Völker Development proposal is scheduled for Monday, August 5, 2024, at 6pm in the Bloom Bake Shop space at Northstreet, 557 North Street. After the development team’s presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Madison Petroleum LLC, owner of Deon’s Live Bait and Minnows located at 2301 Commercial Avenue, was unable to submit their Class A Beer License renewal paperwork by the deadline. As a result, they have now applied for a new Class A Beer Li-cense so they may continue selling beer at the convenience store. If you’d like to hear more about the license application, or if you have questions or feedback to share, there will be an opportunity to do so at the Monday, August 5, 2024, neighborhood meeting about Völker Development proposal.
News & Announcements
- Public Comment on Referendum Resolution Scheduled for August 6 : The Madison Common Council is encouraging residents to submit public testimony on an important resolution affecting the City budget at its next meeting. [posted August 2, 2024]
- Road Closures - Stevens Street Reconstruction posted August 2, 2024
Beginning Monday, August 5, Stevens Street will be closed to through traffic from North Franklin Avenue to Grand Avenue. This is part of the North Franklin Avenue and Stevens Street Resurfacing project that will replace aging and deteriorating… [posted August 2, 2024
- August Moving Days: How to Set Out Appliances, Furniture, & Other Large Items: When placing large items out for pickup, follow these guidelines… [posted August 2, 2024]
- August Moving Days: Daily Collections of Carts in Student Move Area: Starting at 6:30 a.m. on Monday August 5, 2024 residents in the downtown moving days area can place trash and recycling collection carts out for daily pickup. The Streets Division will have crews patrolling the move-out area emptying collection… [posted August 1, 2024]
- City of Madison Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Updated Ahead of Primary: Madison's 14 absentee ballot drop boxes are getting an updated look ahead of the Aug. 13 primary election. [posted July 31, 2024]
- August Moving Days: How to Recycle Televisions, Computers, and Other Electronics: Electronics must be delivered to the Streets Division’s drop-off sites, or to a reputable private electronics recycler in the area. All electronics are accepted for free from City of Madison residents at the Streets Division drop-off… [posted July 31, 2024]
- In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Today: In-person absentee voting for the August 13 Partisan Primary begins today.“Avoid lines at the polls on election day and visit one of our local libraries to cast your ballot early,” said Mayor Rhodes-Conway. “In-person absentee voting has begun. You… [posted July 30, 2024]
- August Moving Days: How to Use the Large Item Work Order System during the Move Out: Starting the week of August 4, 2024 and ending on Friday, August 23 2024, the large item work order rules are different for residents who live in the student move-out area. [posted July 30, 2024]
- Want to Vote by Mail? Request Absentee Today: With just two weeks remaining before the August 13 Partisan Primary, the City Clerk’s Office urges voters wishing to receive an absentee through the mail to submit their requests today. “Don’t lose the opportunity to make your vote count,” said Mayor… [posted July 29, 2024]
- August Moving Days: Make a Plan and Donate Today: The annual August Moving Days for downtown Madison will soon get underway. Thousands of Madison residents will be changing homes within the downtown moving days area and you will need to decide just what to do with all their stuff. The… [posted July 29, 2024]
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
- Hospitalized Voting Begins, Tuesday, August 6: Beginning today, voters who are hospitalized can appoint an agent to:…
- Blood Pressure Screening, Tuesday, August 6: Free Blood Pressure Screening is available to older adults, on the first and third Tuesday, 11:15 - 12:00 pm. Please find additional upcoming Madison Senior Center events listed on the Madison Senior Center event calendar.
- Madison Night Market, Thursday, August 8: The Office of the Common Council is excited to host its resource table at the Madison Night Market on Thursday, August 8. We welcome you to stop by and say hi and share your feedback with Council staff and alders!
- Dane Dances: Luisito Rosario / V05, Friday, August 9: Food and cocktails are available for purchase at 4:30 PM. Lake Vista Café will be open for your enjoyment along with La Taguara, Melly Mells Catering, and Kipps Kitchen. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, and picnic basket Sorry, carry-in alcohol is prohibited. Seating on the rooftop is limited.
- Ride the Drive 2024, Sunday, August 11: It’s thousands of happy healthy people coming together to experience parks and open streets in a single, one-day, free, community event. Since the inaugural Ride the Drive in 2009, this event continues to celebrate Madison’s commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle focusing on the environmental and economic impacts and the importance of social integration.
Parks Alive Dates!
Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Events start at 5:00 p.m.
Please find additional upcoming City of Madison Parks events listed on the City parks event calendar.
Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.
