Madison

Don't have time on Tuesday? You an absentee vote tomorrow morning 9 - noon.

It's about time! From the Marquette Neighborhood listserv: Dear Neighbors, Many of us Realtors have been very embarrassed by our state associations (WRA) endorsements and candidate contributions....

Not so good news . . . of course.

They will also be having public hearings in May. Updates thanks to Melissa Sargent.

Ok, I've been watching people report in . . . and here's what I've heard so far.

George Austin kept saying that we had to think about what was going to go in place of the landmarked buildings or that is should "add value" if we demolished a landmark when talking about the project on the 100 State St block. That was still bugging me, I don't see that anywhere in the standards for demolishing a landmark. He also said that Landmarks Commission made a recommendation to the Plan Commission about a demolition, which also, clearly was not true. They issue a Certificate of Appropriateness and its appealed to the council (think Edgewater). For his comments see here. For the real standards and procedure, see below.

So, last Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, I attended the meeting of the Urban Design Commission to hear the latest on the 700 E Washington/Gebhardt project. I showed up at 5:20 at the same time as 2 of the 4 members of the public that showed up - and the item scheduled for 5:25 had already finished the presentation and taken public comment.

Well, lets hope this year is better!

Yippeeee!!! I think my 60 hour work weeks are over . . . kinda.

Back to work . . . .

It wasn't one of a neighborhood up in arms about all kinds of NIMBY issues - they just wanted what most of us want - information and to be treated with respect. And based on their vote at the end of the meeting . . . I think many are comfortable with this happening in the neighborhood - but think it is not the best option. And they learned of another option.

Part one today, the rest on Wednesday. These were all capital budget amendments.