Here’s another round of items too small for blog post and not a news article for the daily Konkel Round Up on the home page.
HOME ENERGY REBATES WEBINAR
Hello! I’m emailing to invite you to a webinar co-hosted by us, Office of Energy & Climate Change, and Focus on Energy, to learn more about the Home Energy Rebates that are now available for residents. We would like to get the word out as much as possible about this opportunity and we hope you will attend and share this information with your members. See below for a description; we hope you can join us!
Bring Energy Benefits to Your Community:
Join Dane County’s Office of Energy & Climate Change and Focus on Energy on May 21st at 11:00 AM CT for a discussion on available Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates and Focus on Energy’s incentives targeted for low-income households. This session will provide community-based organizations the knowledge needed to effectively inform your communities about these opportunities.
We will be joined by Brady Steigauf, Community Liaison Manager with Focus on Energy, who will lead the informative presentation. Eneida Hysi, DOE fellow with the Office of Energy & Climate change, will moderate and lead the participant discussion.
In this webinar, you’ll hear about how your community members can leverage federal rebates for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades, and Focus incentives and discounts to improve home comfort, energy affordability, and resident health. After the presentation, stay to participate in a discussion about incorporating these programs into your organization’s existing workflow, services and outreach. You will be able to discuss potential barriers and relay what support your organization needs to encourage uptake within your respective communities.
All are welcome to attend, but this event is specifically geared towards community-based organizations to ensure they are well-prepared to communicate these significant benefits to their audiences.
Register here by May 20th to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/
1ST ANNUAL REGIONAL HOUSNG STRATEGY MEETING
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DEMOLITIONS
630 E Washington Ave.
Please be advised that Marc Ott will be filing a demolition permit application on April 28, 2025 for Plan Commission review that calls for a commercial building located at 630 E Washington Ave Madison, WI 53703 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Marc Ott, JLA Architects, 800 W. Broadway Monona, WI 53713 at mott@jla-ap.com or (608)442-3867.
Applicant’s Comments:
demolition of the existing salvation army shelter building
If you have any questions about the Plan Commission demolition permit approval process, please contact the City of Madison Planning Division at (608) 266-4635.
EASTSIDE/MCPIKE PARK FAMERS MARKET RETURN
http://www.eastsidefarmersmark
Every Tuesday from April 29th – October 28th 2025
McPike Park
202 S. Ingersoll St.
Madison, WI 53703
4:00PM – 7:00PM
MAY MESSENGER
The May Messenger is now available! In May we celebrate Older American’s Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
METRO DETOURS
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METRO RIDER UPDATE
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SOUTHEAST AREA PLAN – SPRING UPDATE
The past several months, City Staff has been attending neighborhood association meetings, holding public meetings and reaching out to residents, businesses and other engaged participants to gather input on topics relevant to the Southeast Area Plan.
Madison Bracket Results and Interim Feedback Summary Are In!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Madison Madness 2025. Over 1,300 people participated and shared their thoughts about community needs and future growth in Madison. There is no “winner” in this activity, just like there is not one need for our community. While certain elements were chosen more often, the results are intended to show the spectrum of perspectives of Madison residents.
Throughout this planning process, the public told us about many important issues facing their communities such as: traffic and public safety issues, need for more park and community gathering spaces, and the importance and need for affordable housing. The complied Interim Feedback Summary can be found on the website. City Planners have also reviewed existing plans to determine what past recommendations are still relevant moving forward. The Underlying Plan Review can also be found on the website.
Pop-Up Events and Survey Part 2: Coming Soon
A project like this takes continued communication and collaboration. You can help shape the Southeast Area’s future by getting involved with the planning process. Be on the lookout for Planning Staff to pop up at the Pinney Branch Library, local events, and neighborhood meetings in April and May to share feedback.
Another opportunity to have your voice heard is to complete the Second Survey. If you answered our first survey, be on the lookout for a follow-up survey email that digs deeper into the issues, ideas and opportunities facing our communities.
The project website, www.cityofmadison.com/
PROJECT UPDATES
Project Update: E Wilson Street and E Doty Street Reconstruction
The City’s Contractor (RG Huston) has completed all underground sewer work on E Wilson St for the entire project. The Contractor is working on
surface restoration on the south-side of E Wilson St from King St to Franklin St, with concrete items and roadway grading/paving occurring over the next couple weeks. Restoration has also begun on the north-side of the 100 Block of E Wilson St from Pinckney St to King St. The Contractor will be removing sidewalk on the north-side of the 100 Block of E Wilson St. This will require pedestrians to detour around the block during working hours. The Contractor will be restoring a walk-able surface on the north-side of E Wilson St by the end of the working day (~5pm) as much as possible.
Project Update: Knutson Drive Reconstruction
Location: 321 Knutson Drive
Estimated Schedule: August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025
April 23, 2025 Update
Construction continues along Knutson Drive. The Contractor is working on placing concrete sidewalk as well as curb and gutter and driveways aprons through April into May. The Contractor is working on soil excavation in the Westport intersection and will continue to the Rail Road bridge. Following the excavation, concrete work will begin. After placement of concrete, the Contractor will begin placement of gravel base in preparation for asphalt. Bridge improvements will begin in late April or early May and continue for the duration of the project. The work is on schedule to be completed by the end of July 2025. The Construction Inspector, Paul Lauby, 608-520-2378, plauby@cityofmadison.com will be the best on-site contact throughout construction.
Project Update: Evergreen, Ohio, Sommers Reconstruction
Location: 2322 Sommers Ave
Estimated Schedule: June 16, 2025 – October 31, 2025
April 23, 2025 Update
Speedway Sand & Gravel was approved by the Board of Public Works and the Common Council as the Contractor complete the construction. The City is working through the contracting process. Speedway has requested to start in June rather than July. This is dependent on acquiring all permits and MG&E completing their gas main work. Construction anticipated mid-June – mid-Nov. 2025. Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) continues their gas main replacement project within the street construction project limits. MG&E’s work is anticipated to be completed in May 2025. During MG&E’s work, their Contractor will be boring new gas main under the existing sidewalk and areas of sidewalk will be removed and replaced. MG&E’s Contractor will maintain traffic along the street.
Project Update: Tenney Park Beach Shelter
Location: 1330 Sherman Ave.
Estimated Schedule: February 15, 2021 – February 28, 2025
April 21, 2025 Update
Quarter 2 2025 Update
Now that warmer weather is allowing temperature sensitive items to be completed, painting is wrapping up and the contractors are completing their final installs. Final City inspections for occupancy and punch lists are expected to be completed within the next couple weeks and once completed, the project will be turned over to Parks the beginning of May.
Visit the Tenney Park Beach Shelter Flickr album for progress photos.
Project Update: Rutledge Street Reconstruction
Location: 1833 Rutledge St
Estimated Schedule: April 1, 2025 – July 29, 2025
April 22, 2025 Update
Water main work is complete and the Contractor is currently working on water laterals and is going to start with sanitary work next week.
The City Inspector, Pual Lauby, plauby@cityofmadison.com, 608-261-9678 and Troy Vant, tvant@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4914. They will be the best on-site contact throughout construction work.
Project Update: Lower Badger Mill Creek Pond
Location: 10050 SOARING SKY RUN
Estimated Schedule: February 1, 2021 – July 3, 2025
April 21, 2025 Update
Shared-Use path and street construction work has resumed following winter shutdown for Blue Harvest Ln, Feather Edge Dr, and Soaring Sky Rn. Over the next approximately 3-4 weeks the Contractor will be installing concrete curb & gutter and sidewalk, finish grading the street and shared-use path, and installing asphalt pavement. Following paving, the contractor will begin site restoration and placement of pavement markings. Alliant will also finish installing street lighting along Blue Harvest Ln, Feather Edge Dr, and Soaring Sky Rn during this time.
Project Update: Imagination Center at Reindahl Park
Location: 1818 Portage Road
Estimated Schedule: April 28, 2025 – July 31, 2026
April 28, 2025 Update
In the News
April 25, 2025 WMTV 15 News.com
Imagination Center at Reindahl Park set to move forward with construction
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP
I hope this message finds you well. I’m excited to share an upcoming Emergency Preparedness Workshop taking place this Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Catholic Multicultural Center – 1862 Beld St, Madison, WI. This event was organized in collaboration with community partners and developed in response to interest expressed by residents of ta local mobile home park.
This workshop is open to the broader community, and we encourage participation from anyone interested in learning more about how to prepare for emergencies. Please feel free to share this invitation widely with your networks, especially with residents on the south side of Madison.
Spanish interpretation will be provided!
MILDRED BAUTISTA, MD, MPH (pronouns: she, her, ella)
Bilingual Health Education Coordinator | Public Health Madison & Dane County
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room 507, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 419-8172 | Fax: (608) 266-4858
MADISON PARKS NEWSLETTER
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BIDS DUE 5/8/25 & 6/5/25
City of Madison Public Works Contracts For Bid:
| Contract | Contract Description | Receive & Open |
| 8792 . | Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and Concrete Pavement Patches, Citywide Installation and Repair-2025 | 5/8/25 |
| ***ADVERTISING SOON*** | ||
| 8798 . | Resurfacing 2025 – Assessment District | 5/8/25 |
| 8807 . | Resurfacing 2025 – Asphalt Base Patching and Base Patch Grinding | 5/8/25 |
| 8807 . | Fire Station 8 Lighting Retrofit | 6/525 |
PLEASE NOTE:
SBE and DBE pre-bid meetings are held virtually. Please see Bid Express for registration details and link.
Bids may be submitted online through Bid Express or in person at 1600 Emil St. The bid results will be posted online after the bid opening.
If you have any questions, please call Alane Boutelle at 608-267-1197 or the Construction Engineer at 608-266-9091.
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For a list of all public works contracts currently open for bid, please view open solicitations at: https://bidexpress.com.
Plans, specifications, and the plan holder list are only available on Bid Express. For general information on how to access Bid Express and the plan holder list, please refer to instructions on the City’s Public Works Open for Bid web page. [ Public Works Contracts – Open for Bid]
If you have general questions related to the City’s bidding process due to implementation of Bid Express, please contact Johanna Johnson, by email jjohnson@cityofmadison.com, or phone, (608) 264-9274.
Thank you for your interest in City of Madison Public Works contracts.
WATER MAIN FLUSHING
Water Main Flushing plans beginning Monday April 28th (all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted)
MAP: https://www.cityofmadison.com/
North (Area 13) – West of School Rd. and south of Northport Dr; THEN between Wheeler Rd. and Northport Dr.
East (Area 24) – Paterson St. to the Yahara River south of E Washington Ave.
South (Area 18) – West of Park St. and south of Wingra Dr.
West (Area 6) – Between University Ave. and Regent St. east of Franklin Ave.
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Questions: Shayne Santi, 261-9128
Flushing Information Line: 261-9178
DETAILS:
Area 13 (North): 4-6 runs per day
13106 Green Ave (Knutson Dr-Westport Rd)
13108 Westport Rd from Hallows Cir. To dead end
13107 Westport Rd down Hallows Cir.
13109 Knutson Dr. (Green Ave-dead end)
13110 Beilfus Dr. (Green Av- Crownhardt Cir)
13111 Brown Ln from Beilfuss Dr. to Sauthoff Rd.
13112 Beilfuss Rd & Crownhardt – Heffernan & Sauthoff
13113 Sauthoff Rd. (Green Ave – Veith Ave) and Veith Ave
13114.1 From W Sauthoff up Knutson Dr to No Name Ct
13114.2 Brown Ln (Sauthoff Rd – Pine View)
13115 Medow Valley Dr. from Sauthoff Rd. to dead end
13116 Pine View Dr. (Green Av. – Meadow Valley Dr.)
13117 Meadow Ridge Ln. (Green Ave. to Meadow Valley Dr.)
13118 Briar Crest St. from Brown Ln. to Meadow Valley Dr.
13001 Wheeler Rd (from Well to 381 ft N. of Ilene)
13001.2 Ilene (Wheeler to Debra)
13002 Wheeler Rd (Northland Manor Park – Kennedy Rd)
13003 Wheeler Rd (Kennedy Rd -Debs/Northport)
13003.1 Norway Maple Cir
13003.2 Weeping Birch Cir
13004 Kennedy Rd ( Wheeler Rd to Havey Rd)
13005 School Rd – Nancy Ln from Wheeler Rd to Bonner ln
13006 Fulton Ln
13007 Wheeler Rd – Sherman Ave (Delaware to Golf Course)
13020 Comanche to Wyoming (from Wheeler)
13022 Debra (Comanche to Ilene)
13023 Monica Ln (Comanche to Ilene)
13023.1 Montana Cir
13024 Monica – Judy (from Ilene)
13025 Debra to Barby
13025.1 Judy Cir
13026 Northland (Wheeler to Debra)
13027 Northland (Debra to Delaware)
13029 Nancy and Jay (from School to Northland)
13029.1 Jay Cir
13030 Havey (School to Mandrake)
13031 Mandrake Rd ( Havey Rd to Monica Ln)
13032 Barby Ln ( Northport to Havey Rd)
13033 Mandrake Rd (Havey Rd to Northport Dr)
Area 24 (East): 4-6 runs per day
24548.1 S Ingersoll – Washington to Williamson
24549 E Wilson St – Ingersoll to Brearly
24550 S Brearly – Williamson to Wilson
24551 Jenifer St – Paterson to Ingersoll
24552 Spaight St – Paterson to 1328 Spaight St
24553 Spaight St – Paterson to Few
24554 S Brearly St – Williamson to Harvey Ter
24554.2 Harvey Ter
24555 S Ingersoll St – Williamson to Rutledge
24557 Jenifer St – Ingersoll to Dickinson
24558 S Baldwin St – Washington to Wilson
24558.2 Baldwin St – Williamson St to Wilson St
24559 S Dickinson St – Washington to Dewey Ct
24559.2 S Dickinson – Williamson to Dewey Ct
24560 E Main St – Dickinson to Thornton
24561 Northern Ct
24562 Dewey Ct and Schley Pass
24563 E Wilson – S Dickinson to Few
24563.2 S Few St – Williamson to Wilson
24566 S Thornton Ave – Williamson to Railroad St
24567 E Wilson St – Thornton to Dickinson
24568 S Few St – Williamson to Spaight
24568.2 S Few St – Spaight to south end
24569 S Baldwin St – Williamson to Rutledge
24570 Spaight, Dickinson, Rutledge to Thornton
24571.1 Spaight St – Few to Dickinson
24571.2 S Dickinson St – Williamson to Spaight
24572 Jenifer St – Baldwin to Thornton
24573 Spaight St – Dickinson to Thornton
24574 Rutledge St – Dickinson to Ingersoll
24576 S Baldwin between Rutledge and Morrison
24577 Morrison St – Dickinson to Baldwin
24578 Morrison St – Dickinson to Rogers
24579 Rogers, Morrison, S Thornton
24580 Rogers St – Rutledge to Jenifer
24581.2 Thornton – Rutledge to Spaight
24581.3 Thornton – Williamson to Spaight
24582 Rogers St – Williamson to Jenifer
24583 Cantwell Ct
Area 18 (South): 5-7 runs per day
18076 Catalpa Rd – W Badger Rd
18076.1 Catalpa Cir
18077 Sequoia Trl – Cypress Way – W Badger Rd
18077.1 Cypress Way
18078 Magnolia Ln – Cypress Way – Huges Pl
18079 Hackberry Ln (Magnolia Ln – Sequoia Trail)
18079.1 Magnolia Cir
18080 S Park St – W Badger Rd
18080.1 S Park St – Badger Pkwy
18080.2 W Badger Rd (S Park St – Catalpa Rd)
18081 Union Pacific RR (Fish Hatchery Rd – W Badger Rd)
18082 W Badger Rd -Catalpa Rd
18083 Parker Pl – Fiedler Ln
18084 Fiedler Ln (S of W Badger Rd)
18085 Perry St – Ann St
18086 Fish Hatchery Rd – Ann St
18087 Petra Pl (W of Fish Hatchery Rd)
18087.1 Alrita Ct
18088.1 Damon Rd and W Beltline Frontage Rd
18088.2 Emil St – W Beltline Hwy (S side Frontage Rd)
18088.3 1600 Emil St
18090 Applegate Rd ( Latham Dr – Greenway Cross)
18091 Applegate Ct – Greenway Cross
18092 Applegate Rd
18092.1 Perry St
18093 Latham Dr – Jonathon Dr – Perry St
18094 Syene Rd – Rolfsmeyer Dr
18095.1 Latham Dr – Post Rd (Jonathon to W end post)
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 6 (West): 4-6 runs per day
6006.1 Franklin Ave (University to Mason)
6006.2 Lynn Terrace
6007 Franklin Ave – Mason St (Regent to Shepard)
6007.2 Shepard Terrace
6007.3 Chamberlain Av – Shepard Ter (Franklin to S end Shepard)
6007.4 Van Hise Av – Shepard Ter (Franklin to S end Shepard)
6073 Barlow St
6074 Stevens St (Shepard to Quarry Park)
6008 Stevens St (Franklin to Grand)
6009 Kendall Ave (Franklin to Grand)
6010 Chamberlain Ave (Franklin to Grand)
6011 Van Hise (Grand to W end Van Hise)
6012 Mason St (Franklin to Grand)
6013 University (Franklin to Grand)
6013.1 Grand Ave (Regent to Kendall)
6014 Farley Ave – Park Place (University to Grand)
6015 Farley Ave – Park Place (Regent to Grand)
6018 University Ave – Birge Ter (Grand to E end Birge)
6019 Chamberlain Ave – Campus Dr (University to Paunack)
6020 Paunack Place
6021.1 Walnut St – University to Gifford Pinchot, 12″ Main
6022 Kendall Ave (Grand to Chestnut)
6023 Chamberlain Ave (Grand to Chestnut)
6024 Highland Ave – Speedway Rd (University to S end Speedway)
6025 Van Hise Ave (Grand to Elm)
6026 Chestnut St (University to Van Hise)
6027 Joss Ct – (Highland to Chestnut)
6028 Ash St (Regent to Van Hise)
6029 Chadbourne Ave (Ash to Roby)
6030 Van Hise Ave (Ash to Roby)