Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 26, 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.

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.

• West Area Plan Review Process:  The final draft is now available The West area Plan was introduced at the Common Council meeting on July 16th. Boards, Commissions, and Committees will now review the draft Plan before it returns to the Common Council for a final vote on September 10th. This is an opportunity for the public to comment on the draft at each of the meetings listed below. Agendas and participation instructions can be found on the meeting information pages linked below, typically posted one week in advance.
  • July 17 – Economic Development Committee  (Watch the recording at the 1:27:47 mark)
  • July 31 – Transportation Commission (Watch the recording)
  • August 5 – Landmarks Commission (Watch the recording)
  • August 14 – Urban Design Commission  (Watch the recording)
  • August 14 – Board of Park Commissioners (Watch the recording)
  • August 26 – Plan Commission
  • September 10 – Common Council (returns to the Common Council for a final vote) 
• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, August 26, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include amending the 2024 Resource Recovery Special Charge, as well as accepting a donation of Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and educational posters for overdose prevention.
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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, August 26, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include approving housing recommendations that serve to strengthen efforts to expand rental, homeowner and student developments that were prepared by the Housing Strategy Committee, as well as adopting the Northeast Area Plan and the West Area Plan.
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• Water Utility Board: The Water Utility Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 27, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include 2025 Capital and Operating Budget requests, as well as PFAS settlements.
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• Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 28, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include establishing soil infiltration design standards.
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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

• Spring Harbor Watershed Study, Tuesday, August 27: This meeting will cover the updated solutions modeling for the Spring Harbor Watershed Study, which began in June 2022 after the completion of the original Watershed Study. Aug. 27, 2024 Public Information Meeting Registration
• Commercial Avenue Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction, Wednesday, August 28: This project will replace and upsize approximately 1,678 feet of sanitary sewer along the Commercial Avenue service roads on both the north and south sides of State of Wisconsin Highway 30 (Highway 30) and along North Fair Oaks Avenue.

Events

• Lunch Time LIVE! Yid Vicious, Tuesday, August 27: On Tuesdays - June through August - a FREE outdoor concert series will take place from noon-1pm on the King Street walkway of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Chairs will be available, and blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the lawn nearby. And don't forget to grab 'to-go' lunch at dozens of downtown restaurants.
• Capitol View Farmers' Market, Wednesday, August 28: 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!
• Dane Dances: Aniba & the Sol Starz / Rebulu Group, Friday, August 30: Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers. FREE! NO TICKETS NEEDED OR REQUIRED

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.

Announcements and News Releases

• Navigating Madison’s New Bus-Only Lanes : As the city prepares for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system to launch on September 22, the Madison Department of Transportation wants to make sure drivers understand how to navigate new dedicated bus lanes. Indicated by segments of red pavement, “… [posted August 22, 2024]
• Madison Public Libraries Will Be Closed for Labor Day, Sunday Hours Return, and More: All library locations will be closed to in-person service on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Libraries will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 with regular hours. [posted August 19, 2024]

• Bus Rapid Transit to Launch on September 22 : Metro Transit’s East-West bus rapid transit line is scheduled to start on September 22. [posted August 19, 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.