Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 13, 2025

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development review-related requests in Districts 6, 13, 18, and 19.
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• Police and Fire Commission: The Police and Fire Commission meeting will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include the consideration and potential action to designate a Department Officer who is temporarily authorized to act as Chief of Police until the Board makes a permanent appointment to the Chief of Police position.
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• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include the restructuring of existing land contracts with Madison Ice Inc. and East Madison Ice Collective into forgivable loans and authorizing the sale of those properties for $1, as well as approving the allocation of City funds that are budgeted and designated to support older adult programming.
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• Economic Development Committee: The Economic Development Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an update on the City of Madison Economic Development Plan, as well as a discussion regarding "Means Testing" for Economic Development Division financial assistance programs.
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• OIM Community Listening Session: The Office of the Independent Monitor invites members of the public to a virtual community listening session on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

If you would like more information about joining the City's board, commission, or committee, please visit the linked page.

Events

• OIM Community Listening Session: The Office of the Independent Monitor invites members of the public to a virtual community listening session on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 1 pm.
• Groove & Glide - Friday, January 17, 2025: Make the most of winter at a Groove & Glide event! Experience the fun and beauty of ice skating under the lights with fun music and games.  All ages and experience levels are welcome. Grab your friends, a date, or family, and have fun on the ice.
• Candlelight Hike - Saturday, January 18, 2025: In partnership with Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Madison Parks presents this wonderful hiking event! Hundreds of softly glowing lights illuminate the trails through Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Edna Taylor Conservation Park. Take a walk through the parks and then enjoy a roaring bonfire outside. All ages are welcome. 
• Learn to Ice Fish - Sunday, January 19, 2025: Join Madison Parks, Access Ability Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin DNR for a free ice fishing event during Free Fishing Weekend - no license required! Learn ice fishing techniques safely. Open to ages 7 and up; children must be supervised. Advanced registration is necessary, and waivers will be signed on-site.

Please visit the City events calendar for the full list of upcoming events.

Announcements

• Mayor Rhodes-Conway Introduces Ordinance Changes to Encourage Housing Growth: Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is introducing a package of changes to the City’s zoning ordinances as part of an ongoing effort to support the creation of more housing of all types.
• Protect Your Health: Test Your Home For Radon: Testing your home for radon is an important way to protect your health.
• The City of Madison Receives $20 Million to Improve Housing Affordability Through Energy Upgrades: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Community Change Grants program has awarded the City of Madison's Sustainability Program a $20 million grant.
• It’s Time to Name Some Plows! The City of Madison Parks and Streets Divisions and Wisconsin Salt Wise need your help naming five vehicles in the City's snowplowing fleet.