Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of September 9, 2024

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Last Round of Brush Collection: Residents can learn the exact dates when they should set out their brush for pickup by going to www.cityofmadison.com/BrushCollection. Read the full press release from the Streets Division for more information HERE

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, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include adopting the West Area Plan, adopting the Northeast Area Plan, and allowing affordable student housing to exceed the maximum number of stories downtown.
  • Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, September 9, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development related requests in Districts 2, 3, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, and 18. 
  • Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 11, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include establishing the Pumpkin Hollow Neighborhood Sanitary Sewer Improvement Impact Fee, as well as establishing soil infiltration design standards.
  • Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approval of a report establishing archaeological review and investigation process for park development projects at Vilas Park, as well as a number of 2025 fees.

 

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Announcements and News Releases

  • "Ask Me Anything" Event on the City Budget: For Immediate Release - September 6, 2024: The City of Madison is hosting an AMA — “Ask Me Anything” — virtual public meeting on the 2025 budget and funding referendum. It will be held on Wednesday, September 11 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Madison Finance… [posted September 6, 2024]
  • Street Closure for Ironman Triathlon: Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, September 8th. The race consists of swimming in Lake Monona, bicycling in Dane County, and running in the downtown/campus area. The race starts at 6:…[posted September 4, 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

  • Project Home's Fall Home Maintenance, Tuesday, September 10: It’s getting colder, and winter will be here before you know it! At this class we will discuss how to prep your home for those frigid Winter months and the items you need to check on, each year, in order to keep your home safe and healthy. If you stay on top of these maintenance items, it will help you avoid problems and costly repairs down the road – and keep your home warmer this winter. Sponsored by MG & E.
  • Capitol View Farmers' Market, Wednesday, September 11: 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! 
  • "Ask Me Anything" Event on the City Budget, Wednesday, September 11: The City of Madison is hosting an AMA — “Ask Me Anything” — virtual public meeting on the 2025 budget and funding referendum. Madison Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and staff from the Mayor’s Office will be answering questions about the City budget. You can submit your questions ahead of time or during the meeting. 

Metro Transit - Fast Fare Pick Up! Pick up a Fast Fare card and get help from City of Madison staff. To learn more about Fast Fares, please visit the Fast Fares webpage.

For the full list of upcoming events, please visit the City events calendar.  

 

Hey Everybody,

I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer. My family did and I am happy they are back to school. I have a Senior and 4K. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks, Alder Conklin.

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