Monday Morning Round Up 5/4/26

By
Brenda Konkel
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A little light this week, someone(s?) who churns out newsletters and announcements must have been on vacation at the city!

DEMOLITION NOTICE

This is a notice that Marie Daleo will be filing a demolition permit application. The application will be submitted around May 6, 2026 or later. The applicant seeks to demolish a single-family house. The address is 3902 Winnemac Ave Madison, WI 53711.

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, Marie Daleo, 505 Toepfer Ave Madison, WI 53711 at daleoma@gmail.com or (615)428-0553.

Applicant’s Comments:

The residence has reached a state of deterioration that makes remediation unfeasible. An assessment revealed structural instability, including full-length ceiling and wall cracks, foundational shifts with seepage, and old windows. Inconsistent occupancy and poor upkeep have led to mold and pest issues that impact safety. Our goal is to revitalize this site by replacing the existing structure with a modernized, quality home that aligns with the charm of our block. We hope to move forward quickly.

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

WVMO (Monona) Newsletter

 

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Madison)

9 Neighborhood Grants Approved, Area Plans in Final Stretch, Madison Bike Week and More …

Neighborhood Grants
Kids planting at Neighborhood House

Image credit: Neighborhood House Community Center

On April 21, the Common Council awarded 9 grants for projects in neighborhoods. Look for these exciting initiatives as they begin taking shape over the coming months:

  • North Street Neighborhood $1,000 – Coordinate across neighborhoods to pool resources and knowledge about festival organizing with an event series that will help neighborhoods develop expertise and lines of communication across festival committees.
  • Elvehjem Neighborhood $2,500 – Fill the need for places to rest and gather by installing a picnic seating area at the entrance to the new all-wheel spot being constructed in Elvehjem Park.
  • Neighborhood House Community Center $1,100 – Install a small, welcoming community picnic area at Neighborhood House Community Center in the Greenbush Neighborhood with native and edible garden plantings to promote social connection, environmental stewardship, and hands-on learning.
  • Arbor Hills Neighborhood $3,700 – Become more welcoming to the small but increasing Latino population in the neighborhood by translating the neighborhood association’s quarterly newsletter into Spanish and providing culturally relevant music and other programming.
  • Burke Heights Neighborhood $4,400 – Install a kiosk, native planting, and bicycle maintenance station to enhance the Sycamore Park goers experience while maintaining a low-maintenance, durable design appropriate for a community park setting.
  • Bayview Foundation, Inc. $3,000 – Restart Bayview Leaders neighborhood organization by providing training, mentorship, and pathways to community engagement and organizing. Bayview Leaders ensures that low-income residents play a central role in shaping a more vibrant and resilient community.
  • Seein’ is Believin’ $5,000 – Create a Healing in the Outdoors Walk-Through Gallery at the Harmony Apartments.
  • My P.R.O.C.E.S.S. $5,000 -Transform the Meadowlands neighborhood into a hub of learning, creativity, and wellness. Combine science, technology, arts, and community engagement to address critical needs such as educational enrichment, food insecurity, and social connectivity.
  • The River Food Pantry $1,074 -Plan, install, and maintain several public “pocket gardens” at the new food pantry facility to create a more  attractive and welcoming public environment along Packers Avenue.

Southwest and Southeast Area Plan Final Review Processes Begin May 5!

Final review and approval processes will begin next week for the Southwest and Southeast Area Plans. Drafts can be accessed here: Southwest Area Plan and Southeast Area Plan. See the Board, Commission and Committee review process below and click on the links the Friday before each meeting to view agendas and register for public comment. Consideration of the Plan drafts will run concurrent with an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan to reflect maps and other information contained within the Southwest and Southeast Area Plans.

Adoption Timeline

Thanks to everyone who participated in these planning processes!

Madison Bike Week starts May 30 – Downtown Plan June 3 and RoundTrip Greater Madison June 6!

Get ready for the biggest biking celebration in town! Madison Bike Week is all about riding anywhere—to work, to school, to the library—or simply to feel the warm wind blowing through your hair.  Whether you’re a seasoned bicyclist or a newbie to riding in Madison, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out these fun opportunities to connect with City of Madison staff throughout the week:

  • Monday, June 1: Ped-Bike staff will lead guided detour rides showcasing the John Nolen Drive bike detour and improvements around Monona Bay. Rides depart at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. from the Brittingham Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts ( 388 S Bassett St).
  • Tuesday, June 3: GREAT SCOTT!!! 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. 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.
  • Saturday, June 6: Traffic Engineering staff will lead an East Side Infrastructure Ride, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Madison Municipal Building. You’ll learn about recently completed projects and cool details of signal operations, street lighting, and upcoming planning work.

👉 The Bike Week 2026 Calendar isn’t posted yet, but visit Madison Bikes’  MSN Bike Week 2026 page for all the details as plans get underway.

Madison Public Market Art Installations

The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) is continuing to install public art at the Madison Public Market ahead of its opening.  When these installations are complete, the Madison Public Market will showcase a vibrant collection of public art that reflects the diverse voices, histories, and cultures of the Madison community. The City’s Cultural Resources Planner, Meri Rose Ekberg, coordinated the installation of several projects at MPM in recent weeks.

“We are honored to work with all these artists to see their art finally installed. Each work brings the market to life, one piece at a time,” Ekberg said.

Mural being installed on the exterior of the Madison Public Market

Image credit: City of Madison photo. Artwork: Wahuura Šgaac Nąąkšąną by Nipinet Landsem and Caitlin Newago

Streets Division Updates

Spring Yard Waste Collection Ending Soon: Don’t miss out on your yard waste pickup chance. Get the date when you should put out yard waste for pickup on the Streets Division’s website.

Recycle Better:  Last call to sign up for the Recycle Better class with Sustain Dane. Help yourself and your neighbors be better recyclers! Classes start next week. More details are on the Sustain Dane website.

Take the Recycling Survey: We want to hear from you! Let us know how we can help you recycle better by filling out our brief survey on our recycling website, and feel free to share the survey with your Madison neighbors.

Food Scraps Drop-off for Composting:  We’re up and running now at the Eastside Farmer’s Market at McPike Park on Tuesday evenings and the Westside Community Market on Saturday mornings. Come on out. Drop-off some scraps. Pick up a free sticker of this year’s goal animal! We hope to collect 48,000 pounds, which is the same weight as 24 giraffes. Get more details at the food scraps website.

How to Get to Quann-Olin Parkway Drop-off Site: We’ve had some phone calls from people getting led astray by their smartphones when trying to find the entrance to our new drop-off site at 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway. Mapping apps have not caught up with where the new entrance is located and people are getting some very confusing advice.  There are signs on Olin Avenue directing you where to turn onto Quann-Olin. And once you get onto Quann-Olin, you will see signs on the fence that tell you where to turn into our site. We also have an overhead map on the drop-off site webpage.

WORKSHOP REMINDER

Affordable Rental Development: Non-Tax Credit Request for Proposals (RFP)

*This is a reminder to register for the RFP workshop by Monday* 

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Good afternoon,

The City of Madison Community Development Division (CDD) has released the Affordable Rental Housing Development: Non-Tax Credit Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFP focuses on capital support for non-tax credit rental housing development within the City of Madison. This RFP will allocate up to $6 million in Federal and City funds to support the goals and strategies to create affordable housing opportunities.

The CDD will hold an RFP Application Workshop designed for developers interested in applying for City financial assistance in response to this RFP. Staff will provide an overview of the RFP, the Affordable Housing Targeted Area Map, and key requirements and preferences.

Registration is required to attend.

Please register for the RFP Application Workshop by May 4th. The virtual application workshop will be held on May 5th at 11 AM.

Please direct all questions on this Request for Proposals to John Vogt, Community Development Specialist, at jvogt@cityofmadison.com.

Thank you,

John Vogt | Community Development Specialist
Department of Planning and Community & Economic Development
Community Development Division
Madison Municipal Building | Suite 300
215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard | Madison, Wisconsin  53703-3348

Mail  P.O. Box 2627 | Madison, Wisconsin  53701-2627
Tel  608 267 0742 | Fax  608 261 9661
Email jvogt@cityofmadison.com
Web cityofmadison.com/cdd

WORKSHOPS FOR SENIORS

New Technology Workshops for Older Adults Starting May 4th!

Join us for a new series of friendly, hands-on technology workshops beginning Monday, May 4th!

Our first session, “Google Discovery,” will explore using tools like Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Search in everyday life. Think of it as an ‘interactive hangout’—click around, ask questions, and learn what’s useful to you. No experience needed and you’ll learn with others in a small group.

Future sessions will be shaped by what you want to learn, so it’s a great opportunity to share your technology interests.

Check the flyer below for details and come learn something new—we’d love to see you!

Flyer about Summer Technology Series for Older Adults at Neighborhood House

Image credit: Neighborhood House Community Center

 

PARKS NEWSLETTER

Seeking Public Input: Reimagining Odana Hills

The City of Madison Parks Division is excited for the new partnership with Michael and Jocelyn Keiser and the Madison Parks Foundation. Through the Keisers’ philanthropic vision and generous donation, we have an opportunity to reimagine, redesign and reconstruct Odana Hills Golf Course. The baseline course improvements will address tee boxes, green complexes and surrounds, along with some potential for routing adjustments.

In addition to the golf course improvement project, the City is planning to leverage the private donation and take advantage of the temporary closure of the property in a way that allows for public infrastructure improvements to both Odana Hills Golf Course and Odana Hills East Park.

Thank You Earth Day Challengers!

Can we just say, WOW and thank you! 925 people volunteered for a week of Earth Day Challenge cleanups and projects. We couldn’t do what we do, without you! If you are interested in volunteering with Madison Parks, check out Volunteers for more projects and how to get involved.

New Disc Golf Baskets 

Madison Parks is excited for the new disc golf baskets for both Elver and Hiestand: Innova Tour Targets (red – short and blue – long). It’s been a journey getting the 70+ baskets assembled and ready for install and play. Elver disc golf course is now open with the new baskets. Hiestand is scheduled to reopen with the existing baskets on Friday, May 1 with the new baskets will be installed at a later date. See Disc Golf for updates.

Olin Park Boat Launch Area

A new pedestrian bridge over Wingra Creek in Olin Park is expected to be installed on May 4, weather permitting. In preparation and during the installation, several parking stalls will be closed at the boat launch in the construction staging zone area starting April 29 and expected to reopen by the end of the day on Tuesday. May 5. See Olin Pedestrian Bridge for more information.

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.

  • Learn to Play Ultimate – Saturday, May 16
  • Gratitude in Nature: Habitat Restoration, Animal Encounters & Yoga – 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 Canoe – Wednesday, July 15

Advanced registration is required and may be done online or by calling. See Learning Series for more information.

Leave No Trace

With the warmer temps and sunshine, we love seeing people out and about and the steady increase of park visitors throughout the city. To help keep your parks clean and inviting to everyone, before you depart, remember to take all your belongings and leave no trace – this includes toys and other personal items. While it may seem thoughtful to leave toys behind for others, these items can quickly become safety hazards and can be considered abandoned property that may be removed. See MGO 8.44 – Lost or Abandoned Property for more information.

Bus Parking Reminder

Madison Parks offers free bus parking in the rear lot of Duane F. Bowman Park, 1775 Fish Hatchery Rd. This is ideal for school field trips, conventions and tour groups. To best allow park users access, all other locations, including Olin Park, Turville Point Conservation Park or along Vilas Park Dr. are prohibited and subject to a citation. See Bowman Park for location and download, save and print the parking map.

Ride the Drive 2026

With RTD’s signature route along John Nolen Drive under construction, we have an exciting redesigned new route for 2026!  Join us on Sunday, August 9 from 10:00am to 2:00pm to stroll, roll, pedal or glide your way along the roughly 3-mile loop that includes activity hub stops at:

  • McPike Park, 202 S. Ingersoll
  • Lakefront Porch Park, 201 S. Hancock
  • Capitol Square, Mifflin & Carroll

See RideTheDrive.com to check out the route map, be a vendor/exhibitor (free for most organizations!), or register to be a volunteer.

Updates
  • Eastmorland Park – due to weather conditions on April 14, we’re hosting a 3rd virtual public input meeting on Thursday, April 30. See Eastmorland for more info.
  • Virtual Open House Sessions | District 16 Parks – Madison Parks is holding a series of virtual public input sessions for the Southeast Park Development Plan on Tuesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 28. See Southeast Park Development Plans.
  • Playground replacements – demos underway, followed by installation of a new playground – Kennedy, Sandburg, Ontario, and Skyview. Playgrounds and the surrounding areas will be closed during construction which is expected to be completed by August 14 for all four parks. See Projects for more information.
  • Warner Park Boat Launch Restrooms – initial findings of the boat launch building found extensive settling issues causing the plumbing to break apart and fail. This project will be managed by City Engineering. The restrooms will remain closed until further notice and portable unit is onsite.
  • Warner Park Community Recreation Center expansion is nearly complete, with just a few final touches remaining. Thank you for your patience as we prepare new programs and enhanced facilities. Stay tuned for updates later this spring at WPCRC!

 

METRO RIDER ALERT
Main Detour Page

May Service Updates

In Effect: Sunday, May 10
Upcoming Changes:

Routes H & O
Will board across the street from the existing stop at the new (westbound) bus stop location on Hughes. Please review the map below for reference.

Route G
Will board across the street from the existing stop at the new (eastbound) bus stop location on Hughes. Please review the map below for reference.

Schedule Updates:
  • Route C – Timepoint/Schedule Adjustments
  • Route D – Timepoint/Schedule Adjustments
  • Route G – Route Change on Hughes & Park
  • Route H – Route Change on Hughes & Park
  • Route O – Route Change on Hughes & Park
  • Route S – Timepoint/Schedule Adjustments
  • Route 38 – Timepoint/Schedule Adjustments

New Bus Stops

New stops opening on University Avenue at Blackhawk serving Routes R, 28 & 38.

New Bus Stop IDs: 

  • Westbound: 2266
  • Eastbound: 2757
Complete Details

Employment Opportunities

 

Envision Downtown Madison Public Open House #2 – April 30th

April 30th | 5:00 – 7:30 pm | Madison Municipal Building second floor
215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Join us tomorrow, April 30th, between 5:00 and 7:30pm at the Madison Municipal Building to discuss the draft Shared Vision and Big Moves.  The gallery-style event will allow participants to review and discuss progress on the Downtown Area Plan with staff at their own pace.  There isn’t a presentation so come whenever works best for you.

Spanish translation will be provided.

No need to register in advance.

Options to participate online will be announced after this open house.

Questions or comments?  Reach out to  downtownplan@cityofmadison.com or go to the Downtown Area Plan webpage.

Envision Downtown Madison April 30th Open House Flyer

 

Southwest Area Plan Final Review and Approval Process to begin!

The Southwest Area Plan is about to begin the City’s final review and approval process. The final draft is now available. The Plan will be introduced to the Common Council at its Tuesday, May 5, 2026 meeting. Consideration of the Plan draft will run concurrent with an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan to reflect maps and other information contained within the Southwest Area Plan. After introduction, the plan will be referred to relevant Boards, Commissions and Committees, which may propose changes to the plans before the Common Council makes a decision on final approval.

The anticipated review schedule below is subject to change.  If changes occur, a revised review schedule will be sent to the email list.

Each Board, Commission and Committee meeting during the adoption process will provide the opportunity for public comment. Agendas and instructions on how to register for public comment — both spoken and written comments — are typically posted the Friday prior to each meeting. Agendas will be posted on the meeting notice pages linked in the timeline below.

Adoption Timeline

Thanks to everyone who participated in this planning process!

Southeast Area Plan Final Review and Approval Process to begin!

The Southeast Area Plan is about to begin the City’s final review and approval process. The final draft is now available. The Plan will be introduced to the Common Council at its Tuesday, May 5, 2026 meeting. Consideration of the Plan draft will run concurrent with an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan to reflect maps and other information contained within the Southeast Area Plan. After introduction, the plan will be referred to relevant Boards, Commissions and Committees, which may propose changes to the plans before the Common Council makes a decision on final approval.

The anticipated review schedule below is subject to change.  If changes occur, a revised review schedule will be sent to the email list.

Each Board, Commission and Committee meeting during the adoption process will provide the opportunity for public comment. Agendas and instructions on how to register for public comment — both spoken and written comments — are typically posted the Friday prior to each meeting. Agendas will be posted on the meeting notice pages linked in the timeline below.

Adoption Timeline

Thanks to everyone who participated in this planning process!

PROJECT UPDATES

Dairy Dr Campground Demolition and Site Restoration

Location: 3202 Dairy Drive
Estimated Schedule: September 4, 2025 – May 29, 2026

April 28, 2026 Update

An auction for the removal of the Century 6′ PDS Slatted Chain Link Fence at the perimeter of the site can be found at Lot #14991 on Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction, #26-606 – City of Madison, Wisconsin Wisconsin.  The auction ends on May 13, 2026 @ 10:20 a.m.

View project information

Water Main Flushing plans beginning Monday May 4th (all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted)

MAP:  https://www.cityofmadison.com/water/documents/water-quality/FlushingSchedule.pdf

East (Area 7) – South of Schlimgen Ave. between N Sherman Ave. and Packers Ave.

South (Area 18) – Between Park St. and Todd Dr.

West (Area 12) – South of Odana Rd. and east of Midvale Blvd.

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Questions: Shayne Santi, 261-9128

Flushing Information Line: 261-9178

DETAILS:

Area 7 (East): 5-7 runs per day

7022    Superior St – Erie Ct (Michigan to Sherman)

7023    Superior St and Northfield Pl

7024    Sherman Ave from Fordem to N Thornton Ave

7024.2 Sherman Ter #1

7024.3 Sherman Ter #2

7024.4 Sherman Ter #3

7024.5 Sherman Ter #4

7100    Pennsylvania Ave between First and Commercial (Northbound AND Southbound)

7101    Fordem Av – E Johnson St (Sherman to Second)

7102    S side Fordem connection loop (directly N of Johnson)

7103    W & N sides Fordem connection loop (directly N of Johnson)

7006    Packers Ave from Commercial to Aberg

7007    Everett St

7008    Packers – Aberg N to vacated Skuldt St

7009    Roth St

7010    Myrtle St (W end)

7005    Schlimgen Ave from Sherman Ave to Packers Ave

7012    Spohn Ave and Loftsgordon south of Spohn

7013    Boyd Ave and Crowley Ave

7014    Boyd Ave and O’Neill Ave

7015    Boyd Ave and Loftsgordon Ave

7016    Kropf Ave and Ruskin St

7017    Roth St

7018    Huxley St

7019    O’Neill Ave, Stephen St, Ruskin St

Area 18 (South): 6-8 runs per day

18096  Greenway Cross (Applegate to Beltline Frontage Rd)

18096.2           Fish Hatchery Rd (Greenway Cross – Post Rd)

18096.3           Greenway Cross – Bryant Rd

18097  Stewart St (Applegate to Perry)

18099  Syene Rd (Stewart St – Post Rd)

18100  Watford Way (Stewart St – Post Rd)

18101  Kingsley Way – Watford Way

18103  Watson Ave (Watford Way – Syene Rd)

18104.1           Watson Av – Post Rd

18104.2           16″ Post Rd

18105  Post Rd (Watford Way – Latham Dr)

18107  Union Pacific RR – Whalen Ln

18107.3           W Beltline Frontage Rd – Bike Path to 1702 W Beltline

18108  W Badger Rd – Todd Dr – Service Rd

18108.1           Service Rd West of Todd Dr

18109  Whalen Ln

18110  Damon Rd (W of Whalen Ln)

18111  Service Rd (Coho St – Todd Dr)

18112  Todd Dr (Service Rd – Greenway View)

18113  Mcdivitt Rd – Ashford Ln

18114  Ardsley Ln – Ashford Ln

18115  McDivitt Rd (W of Todd Dr)

18116  Ardsley Cir

Area 12 (West): 3-5 runs per day

10001  Midvale Blvd from Odana Rd to 930 S Midvale

10002  Midvale Blvd from 930 S Midvale to Boulder Ter

10003  West Beltline, N on Midvale Blvd to Cherokee Dr

10004  Mohawk Dr from Midvale to Whenona

10004.2           Mohawk Cir

10005  Nakoma Rd from Mohawk Dr to Whenona Dr

10006  Manitou Way and Waban Hill to Nakoma Rd

10006.2           Manitou-Waban  backyard 4″ main

10007  Mohawk Dr, Manitou Way, Wanda Pl, Whenona Dr

10007.2           Manitou Way and Wanetah Trl

10008  Mohawk (Danbury to Seminole), Seminole, & Warwick Way

10009  Whenona Dr  from Mohawk to Warwick

10010  Danbury (Mohawk to Doncaster), Doncaster (Danbury to Whenona), Whenona

10011  Doncaster From Mohawk to Whenona

10012  Warwick Way

10013  Doncaster From Danbury to Seminole

10014  Beverly Rd – Seminole – Doncaster Dr

10015  Whenona Dr  from Warwick to Milford

10016  Britta Parkway

10017  Crawford Dr and Helene Parkway

10018  Britta Dr

10019  De Volis Parkway  North Side

10020  De Volis Parkway  South Side

10021  Axel Ave  De Volis to Crawford

10022  Seminole Hwy  from Warwick to Sheffield

10023  W Beltline Frontage Rd from Whenona to Seminole

10024  Lumley Rd

10025  Sheffield Rd

10026  Danbury St (Beltline to Milford) and Milford Rd (Danbury to Whenona)

10027  Seminole Hwy  from Sheffield to the South End of Seminole

10028  Milford (Seminole to Danbury), Danbury (Milford to Lilac), Lilac Ln

10029  Windflower Way

10030  Daisy Dr

10031  Clover Ct

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