Monday Morning Round Up

A public information meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., June 10, 2026, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.

June 10, 2026 Public Information Meeting Registration

The City’s contractor, Parisi Construction, has moved up the start of construction to the week of June 1, 2026.  Construction is anticipated to be completed by middle of July 2026.

Utility installation has been completed along Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, and Green Lake Pass.  Concrete work to install driveway aprons, curb ramps, and sidewalk is almost completed.  Contractor crews are currently completing terrace restoration work.  Street paving is planned to start within the next few weeks followed by pavement markings and final restoration.

Jim Gottschalk, 608-261-9115,  jgottschalk@cityofmadison.com, will be the best on-site contact throughout construction.

The City’s contractor, Payne & Dolan, has delayed the start of construction until the week of June 15, 2026.  Construction is still anticipated to be completed by the end of July 2026.

A public information meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., June 16, 2026, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
June 16, 2026 Public Information Meeting Registration

The Capital City Path Extension project is moving forward with bid letting anticipated in January 2027 with construction over 2027 and 2028. The project is being combined with the Dane County-led Glacial Drumlin Trail Extension project, link below for more information on the County’s portion of this project.

Dane County Current Projects web page

City of Madison – Overview Exhibit

City-County – Overview Exhibit

This page has been created to provide information regarding the project and proposed improvements. On this page you will find important information such as project extents, limits, overview, and important dates. Regular updates will be posted on this page containing new information with the passing of each phase.

The Cannonball Path: Phase 6 project is moving forward with construction anticipated to start in Summer 2026 with completion in Fall 2026, with the potential for some work to spillover into Spring 2027, including the setting of the new bike-pedestrian bridge over Wingra Creek. This project page will be updated with construction progress updates once work is scheduled to begin.

Project Overview Exhibit

A public information meeting was held on Thursday, May 28, 2026.  A recording and presentation slides can be found on the following links:
May 28, 2026 Public Information Meeting Recording
May 28, 2026 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

A reminder that a virtual public information meeting #2 for South Point Public Works Facility has been scheduled for this Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Registration prior is required at  May 28, 2026 Public Information Meeting Registration.  This meeting is structured and intended for the public to attend to learn more about the project.

The design phase has completed and Integrity Grading and Excavating has been selected by the Board of Public Works as the city’s contractor for this project. Work is anticipated to begin this August likely with sanitary sewer replacement. The contractor will be required to finish construction for the year at the end of October with disturbed sections paved in advance of winter, and work will resume in the spring of 2027. When the city confirms the exact start date, we will send out a construction notification to property owners and post a full construction fact sheet to the project website with detailed information for residents. Thank you in advance for your patience as we complete this work!

Madison Bike Week is May 30-June 7 – Downtown Plan Featured June 2 

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Get ready for the biggest biking celebration in town! Madison Bike Week details are here: MSN Bike Week 2026 page. The week is all about riding anywhere—to work, to school, to the library—or simply to feel the warm wind blowing through your hair. Check out these fun opportunities to connect with City of Madison staff throughout the week:

• Tuesday, June 2: Grab some coffee and a donut, muffin or fruit on the Capital City Path and discuss Downtown Madison’s future with City of Madison staff at Law Park from 6:30 am to 10:00 am. The City is creating the Downtown Area Plan, and wants to hear your perspective on growth, housing, transportation and other issues you see in the community.  Hover boards welcome but please no DeLoreans on the path.
• Thursday, June 4: RoundTrip Greater Madison program staff will host a Bikes, Buses & Treats celebration station with cookies, giveaways, and partners including Metro Transit, Madison BCycle, Madison Traffic Engineering, and WI Bike Fed. Stop by from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on the Cap City Trail @ E. Wilson and S. Ingersoll.

Southwest and Southeast Area Plans Final Review and Approval Processes are Moving Right Along …

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Final drafts of the Southwest Area Plan and Southeast Area Plan were introduced to the Common Council on May 5. See the Board, Commission and Committee review process below and click on the links the Friday before each meeting to view agendas and to register for public comment.

Upcoming Meetings

• Transportation Commission – June 3, 2026
• Community Development Block Grant Committee – June 4, 2026
• Landmarks Commission – June 8, 2026
• Plan Commission – June 15, 2026
• Common Council – Consider Adoption – June 23, 2026

Thanks to everyone who participated in these planning processes!

North Street Neighborhood Association: Festival Planning Educational Series

Summer in Madison means it’s neighborhood festival season! But these wonderful community events don’t happen without hard work. With support from the City of Madison’s Neighborhood Grant Program, the North Street Neighborhood Association is organizing a series of seminars this fall to promote cross-festival learning and networking. More information will be provided through the link above, and this Neighborhoods newsletter in the coming months.

Support Local Vendors and Share your Vision for Downtown Madison at the Night Market  

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The Madison Night Market is back for its 9th annual season on the Capitol square.  Come out to support more than 80 local vendors, artisans, and businesses that give our city its distinctive flavor on Thursday, June 11, 2026, between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm.

Also take a moment to help build Madison’s future. The Downtown Area Plan staff will be at the market to hear your perspective and share information about the Plan. Stop by, share what matters to you, and help guide the next 20 years of downtown Madison.

New Farmer’s Market at Junction Ridge Park – Fridays through September 25

The Junction Ridge Neighborhood Association recently launched a brand‑new Farmers’ Market on Madison’s west side. Located at Junction Ridge Park (8502 Elderberry Rd, just a block and a half off Junction Road), the market will run every Friday from May 15 through September 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers can enjoy a wide selection of fresh vegetables, fruits, honey, eggs, meats, flowers, chocolates, and many other local goods.

Streets Division Updates 

• Food Scraps at Farmers’ Markets: There are FOUR neighborhood farmers’ markets accepting food scraps for composting. Details about the east side, downtown, southside, and westside markets are on the food scraps website.
• Food Scraps at the Streets Division Drop-off Sites: Starting on June 1, you will be able to drop-off food scraps at all three of the Streets Division drop-off sites, too.
• Yard Waste Collection Completed until the Fall: Do not put out leaves, weeds, grass clippings, and other yard waste for pickup. The spring pickups are over. There are no summer collections. Curbside pickups return in the fall. Set out dates for the fall will be published to the yard waste website likely by late August or early September.
• Brush Collection Continues: Curbside collection of tree limbs, branches, and other brush continues. Get the dates when you should put your brush out for collection from the brush collection website.
• Recycling Tip – Zip Ties and Plastic Straps: This may be one of things you never think about much, but after you cut off a zip tie or plastic strapping from a packaging they go into the trash. Just because its plastic doesn’t mean it can be recycled. Your recycling cart is really meant for plastic containers – think milk jugs, pop bottles, laundry soap bottles, berry clamshell boxes, butter tubs, yogurt containers, and so on.  There’s all kinds of plastic stuff in our lives, but only a slice of it actually belongs in the recycling cart.
• Remember to be Safe With Your Batteries: We have a handy website to help you out with the proper way to handle them.

Dane County Board Welcomes Return of Renowned German Jazz Trio

Edgar Knecht Trio returns for series of performances as part of Kassel–Dane Sister County Partnership

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — Dane County is once again welcoming world-class jazz musicians from its sister county of Kassel, Germany, for a series of performances in early June 2026. The Edgar Knecht Trio, led by acclaimed pianist Edgar Knecht and joined by drummer Tobias Schulte and bassist Till Spohr, will perform across Dane County and the region as part of the ongoing Kassel–Dane Sister County Partnership, with support from DANE Arts.

This year’s tour will feature the trio’s newest project, Colours of Europe, a celebration of European cultural diversity that transforms folk songs from France, Austria, Italy, Spain, and Germany into melodically moving ballads and rhythmically rousing grooves.

“The Edgar Knecht Trio brings a distinct sound that blends classical music, jazz, and world music traditions in a way audiences here have come to love,” said Supervisor Chuck Erickson (District 23), who has long been active in the Kassel–Dane relationship and chair of the Kassel–Dane Task Force. “Their return is another great chapter in our partnership with Kassel, and I encourage anyone who appreciates exceptional live music to come out for one of their performances.”

2026 Tour Dates:

• Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 5 p.m. | Allen Centennial Garden, UW–Madison (outdoor concert) — FREE
• Monday, June 8, 2026 | 7 p.m. | Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee — FREE
• Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. | Token Creek Concert Barn, 4037 WI-19, DeForest (indoor concert) — paid tickets required

The Kassel–Dane Sister County Partnership began in 2007, when the two counties entered into a formal agreement designed to exchange ideas and build partnerships in areas including renewable energy, regional transportation, workforce training, and continuing education. Over the years, the relationship has supported a wide range of cultural exchanges, from artists and photographers to musicians and orchestras. Five artists have been sent to the modern art fair doumenta, which is held in Kassel every five years.

The Edgar Knecht Trio previously toured Dane County in 2016 and 2019, with past performances at the Stoughton Opera House, First Congregational Church, the Madison College Big Band’s Mitby Theater, the Waunakee High School PAC, and the Oregon High School PAC. Additionally, the Trio has jointly performed with the Madison College Big Band and the chamber music group, “Con Vivo!.” Finally, the Edgar Knecht Trio has provided workshops and clinics with the Sun Prairie High School Jazz Ensemble and the Madison College Big Band.

For more information about the trio and their Colours of Europe project, visit: www.edgarknecht.com

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About the Dane County Board of Supervisors: The Dane County Board of Supervisors is the legislative and policymaking body of Dane County government. Composed of 37 supervisors elected to represent each county district, the county board’s mission is to effectively represent the people of Dane County, providing services that secure the blessings of freedom, ensure domestic tranquility, promote the general welfare, and perfect the forms of government. Learn more about the county board at https://board.danecounty.gov/.

DEMOLITIONS

This is a notice that Aaron Williams will be filing a demolition permit application. The application will be submitted around June 11, 2026 or later. The applicant seeks to demolish a Institutional Building (CALS). The address is 1800 University Ave Madison, WI 53705.

The City’s Landmarks Commission provides an advisory review of all demolition applications. The Landmarks Commission will determine if the building has historic value. If it has historic value, then the Plan Commission will review the application. The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing when they review the application. If it has no known historic value, the Director of Building Inspection may approve the application.

For more information about this application, please contact the applicant, Aaron Williams, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 21 N. Park Street 6th Floor Madison, WI 53711 at aaron.williams@wisc.edu or (608)263-3000.

Applicant’s Comments:

Demolition of 1800 University Avenue. Constructed in 1910, the facility has served multiple academic and administrative functions over its lifetime. The removal is driven by the building’s prolonged vacancy, outdated systems, non-compliance with current codes and ADA requirements, and the high cost of rehabilitation.

Following removal, the site will be stabilized and converted to lawn until such time future plans are determined through the forthcoming Framework Plan.

If you have any questions about the City’s application review process, please contact the City of Madison Planning Division at (608) 266-4635.

PARKS NEWS

Goodman Pool’s New Entry Process Planning a visit to the Goodman Pool this season? We have a new entry process that includes completing an online Pool Waiver and having your photo taken. These can both be done ahead of opening day, set for Thursday, June 11. See Checklist for all the details, complete the Pool Waiver and if interested, apply for an admissions scholarship. Thanks to the Madison Parks Foundation, season admission passes are available for qualifying families and individuals. Thank you NBC15 for covering the new waiver process! Check out their story and special tutorial video: Goodman Pool announces new waiver process for the 2026 season Need Help Registering?  Watch the WMTV NBC15 New Goodman Pool Entry Process on Facebook. Review the Frequently Asked Questions Attend a Staff Assistance Popup Event Parks Lakeside Offices, 330 E. Lakeside St.  Thursday, May 28:  2:00 – 7:00pm – today! Saturday, May 30:  10:00am – 2:00pm Goodman Pool, 325 W. Olin Ave. Tuesday, June 2:  2:00 – 7:00pm Thursday, June 4:  2:00 – 7:00pm Tuesday, June 9:  2:00 – 7:00pm Wednesday June 10:  2:00 – 7:00pm Submit a question or give us a call: 608-266-4711

Splash Parks Open Cool off now through Monday, September 7 at four, free-to-use splash parks – Cypress, Elver, Reindahl and Rennebohm parks. Open daily, 10am to 8pm daily. See Splash Parks for more information.

Free Sina Davis Movies in the Park! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming to a park near you this summer! Hoppers (2026) Zootopia 2 (2025) The Super Mario Galaxy (2025) Goat (2026) King Richard (2021) Lilo & Stitch (2025) See the lineup, locations and showtimes: cityofmadison.com/parks/events/movies

The Learning Series  The Learning Series features educational events, hands-on workshops, and informational stories about projects, people, activities, and initiatives. The Learning Series is free to all, thanks to the Madison Parks Foundation. Gratitude in Nature – Sunday, June 7 Learn to Fish – Wednesday, June 10 Learn to Kayak – multiple dates & locations Learn to Standup Paddleboard Yoga – Tuesday, June 30 Learn to Drive a Pontoon – Tuesday, July 7 Learn to Play Baseball – Monday, July 13 Learn to Canoe – Wednesday, July 15 Advanced registration is required and may be done online or by calling. See Learning Series for more information.

Beach Season is Here! Beach swimming season is typically Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. This is when Parks staff clean and maintain designated beaches and sites with restrooms are open from approximately 11:00am to 7:00pm daily. While no lifeguards are on duty, swimming ropes are provided at a number of the beaches. See Beaches for more information. Lake Water Quality Testing is provided by Public Health Madison & Dane County from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please check their beach water quality page for updates.

Madison Parks 2025 Annual Report In Madison, 98% of residents live within less than a 10-minute walk of a park or open space, making access to nature part of daily life for nearly everyone in our community. Although many visitors to Madison’s parks go uncounted, our annual reports offer a meaningful snapshot of the impact these spaces have on our community. Check out Madison Parks 2025 Annual Report.

Calling All RTD Vendors and Exhibitors! Plans are underway for this year’s Ride the Drive, set for Sunday, August 9. Imagine thousands of happy people stopping at your booth. Reserve your spot today! See RideTheDrive.com/vendors for more information on this free opportunity.

It’s School Field Trip Season Where is bus parking allowed? Short Answer: In the rear lot of Bowman Park. Long Answer: Free bus and motorcoach parking at Duane F. Bowman Park, 1775 Fish Hatchery Rd., is ideal for school field trips, conventions and tour groups. All other locations are prohibited and subject to a citation, including Olin Park, Turville Point Conservation Park or along Vilas Park Dr. See Bowman Park for location and download, save and print the parking map.