A hodgepodge of mostly City updates, including Free Thanksgiving meals and Madison Activist Calendar Updates.
Updated cuz I missed a few demolitions.
NEWS
In order to keep the news up to date a little bit better, I have a new format for news. You can look on the homepage under “Konkel Round Up” and I will update that information periodically throughout the day, depending upon what else is going on.
MO’ MEETINGS
Will also be putting Mo’ meetings with the news items.
CALENDAR
You will now see a calendar on the front page and a tab to the full monthly calendar. This calendar is for all the government related meetings I find out about that are not in the week ahead.
FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS
Thanks to Karen Andro from First United Methodist Church for putting this together.
METRO UPDATES
Detour Updates
- Route 13 & Burr Oaks School Dodger – Koster and N. Rusk – Construction is ending. Buses return to regular service on Saturday, November 2.
- Route 49 – E. Cheryl Pkwy – Buses will return to regular service on Monday, November 4.
- Routes 2, 5, 10, 27 & 28 – E. Johnson – Construction is scheduled to end on Sunday, November 3. Metro anticipates returning to regular route on Monday, November 4.
- Routes 1 & 19 – MLK Jr. Blvd. – The last Wednesday Farmers’ Market Detour for the season is on November 6.
Upcoming Detours
- Route 82 – Breese Terrace – Saturday November 9 until 8 p.m. Due to the UW Football Game, Routes 82 will not serve Breese Terrace. Board on Regent at Orchard, or on Randall at Engineering.
- Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 – Capitol Square – Saturday, November 9 – Buses detour from the Capitol Square all day on Saturday, November 9.
- Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 22 & 80 – Madison Marathon Detours – Sunday, November 10 – Due to the Madison Marathon, buses detour at various times throughout the day. Service is impacted as far west as University Bay Dr., and as far east/north as the North Transfer Point.
UPCOMING DEMOLITIONS
- Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 901 Midland St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 901 Midland Street Madison, WI 53703 at melissa@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 905 Midland St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 909 Midland St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 915 Midland St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 917 Midland St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1210 South St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1214 South St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1211 South St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1215 South St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1216 South St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1227 South St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1223 South St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1229 South St Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1225 Fish Hatchery Rd Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1221 Fish Hatchery Rd Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single family house located at 1213 Fish Hatchery Rd Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Melissa Huggins will be filing a demolition permit application on December 18, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Medical Clinic Building located at 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Melissa Huggins, Urban Assets, LLC, 807 E. Johnson Street Madison, WI 53703 at quinn@urbanassetsconsulting.
com or (608)345-0996. - Please be advised that Stacey Oehrke will be filing a demolition permit application on December 4, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a House located at 9317 Mineral Point Rd Madison, WI 53593 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Stacey Oehrke, Knothe & Bruce Architects, 7601 University Ave Suite 201 Middleton, WI 53562 at soehrke@knothebruce.com or (608)836-3690 ext: 115.
Applicant’s Comments: THE ACTUAL ADDRESS IS 7231 Mineral Point Road, Town of Middleton – single family house. The adjacent property at 9317 Mineral Point Rd shows up at City of Madison. 7231 Mineral Point Rd shows up at Town of Middleton. We are looking to demolish both buildings. A separate application was sent for 9317 Mineral Point Rd. - Please be advised that Stacey Oehrke will be filing a demolition permit application on December 4, 2019 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Shed/Barn located at 9317 Mineral Point Rd Madison, WI 53593 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Stacey Oehrke, Knothe & Bruce Architects, 7601 University Ave Suite 201 Middleton, WI 53562 at soehrke@knothebruce.com or (608)836-3690 ext: 115.
Applicant’s Comments: 9317 Mineral Point Road, City of Madison – metal pole shed/barn
MADISON ACTIVIST CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Madison Activist Calendar from 11/3/19 – To post events or announcements for future listings, please contact: jepeck@wisc.edu For an online version of this calendar, please visit: https://madinfoshop.wordpress.
We are a non-hierarchical freespace and activist clearinghouse that needs your support to survive and flourish. Check out our free lending library (videos, books, periodicals, zines), our other community resources (art supplies, theater props, graphix and stencils, megaphones, and button maker). We also host meetings and help organize events.
Sun. Nov. 3rd 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Old Sugar Distillery (931 E. Main St.) Peace Vigil outside of Mayor Satya’s Public Birthday Brunch Celebration! Many of us helped elect Satya Rhodes-Conway to the office of Mayor on the basis of her political experience and progressive stances on a wide range of issues. However, on the question of deployment of the F-35 at Truax Air Force Base in Madison we are disappointed with her failure so far to join us in recognizing the highly negative impacts such a deployment will have on our community,especially those on the East and North Sides of our city. Join is as we deliver a message: “Happy Birthday Satya! Best wishes to you and for the rest of us. No F-35!” Info? #608-284-9082
Sun. Nov. 3rd 1:00 pm Mutual Aid Workspace (MAW), Social Justice Center (1202 Williamson St.) Sunday Skool Returns! With… dreaming, drawing, then doing a local solidarity economy network that works for all of us. This series will run through the end of November, giving us a chance to map participation in our local economy and envision what it could look like. Info? Www.madisonman.coop
Mon. Nov. 4th6:30 pm Social Justice Center (1202 Williamson St.) Monthly meeting of the Madison General Membership Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Find out how you can dump the boss off your back! Info? https://www.facebook.com/
Tues. Nov. 5th 4:00 pm UW-Madison, Helen C. White, Rm. 6191 (600 N. Park St.) On Power and Participation: Building Democracy in Uncertain Times – talk with author/activist, Jane McAlevey. UC-Berkeley Labor Center. Hosted by the Havens Wright Center. Info? https://havenswrightcenter.
Tues. Nov. 5th 6:00 pm UW-Madison, Biotechnology Center, Rm. 1111 (425 Henry Mall) The Local Voices Network: Community-Driven Listening to Strengthen Democracy – talk with UW-Madison Political Science Prof. Katherine Cramer. Part of the ongoing Forward? Wisconsin Idea Past Present Future lecture series. Info? https://www.ssc.wisc.edu/soc/
Wed. Nov. 6th 5:30 pm UW-Madison, Union South (1308 W. Dayton St.) Nature’s Guardians – How Scientists and Local Communities Can Work Together to Save Species! What works and what doesn’t? Our panel of conservation leaders share their experiences working with local people to protect precious habitats and endangered species. Info? Visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/
Wed. Nov. 6th 6:30 pm Madison Labor Temple (1602 S. Park St.) As Go Unions, So Goes the Republic: The Labor Movement and the Political Future – talk with author/activist, Jane McAlevey of the UC-Berkeley Labor Center, and WI State AFL-CIO president, Stephanie Bloomingdale. Info? https://havenswrightcenter.
Wed. Nov. 6th 7:00 pm Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) (227 State St.) Spotlight Cinema presents: For Sama – the acclaimed documentary about life in Aleppo though the lens of a Syrian journalist. Tickets are $7. Info? https://www.mmoca.org/event/
Wed. Nov. 6th 7:15 pm Goodman Community Center (149 Waubesa St.) What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been: From Hippie Food to High Cuisine – talk with Larry Orr. As he looks back on the beginnings of his own food awareness and at our current food culture, Orr will show how the old hippie values of peace, love and flowers transformed and improved our approach to food. From communal meals to posh kitchens and fine dining, we enjoy food that is multi-cultural, and (whenever possible) local, sustainable, whole-grain, fair-trade, minimally processed, and often high priced and highly esteemed. That, Orr, proposes, is thanks to the way the counter-cultural folks of the 60s thought about food and life. Hosted by the Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW). Info? https://www.chewwisconsin.com/
Thurs. Nov. 7th 6:00 Madison College (1701 Wright St.) Talk with Yusef Salam, One of the Exonerated “Central Park” Five! Yusef Salaam was just 15 years old when his life was upended and changed forever. He was one the five boys that were tried and convicted of a crime they did not commit. After spending 7 years in prison, his conviction was vacated when the real criminal confessed. Since his release, he has committed himself to advocating and educating people on racial disparities within the criminal justice system. Free, but ticket required. Info? # 243-4000 or https://madisoncollege.edu/
Thurs. Nov. 7th 8:00 pm UW-Madison, Memorial Union – Shannon Hall (800 Langdon St..) Discussion with actress/activist, Stephanie Beatriz! Beatriz plays detective, Rosa Diaz, in the NBC sitcom, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, starred in the recent film, The Light of the Moon, and is also an outspoken LGBTQ advocate. Tickets are $20 ($10 for UW students). For tickets and more info: https://union.wisc.edu/events-
Thurs. Nov. 7th 6:30 pm Goodman South Library (2222 S. Park St. ) November Peace & Justice Book Circlediscussion of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes. Hosted by the Women’s Int. League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) – Madison Chapter. Info? wilpfmadison@gmail.com
Fri. Nov. 8th 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monona Terrace (1 John Nolen Dr.) Climate Fast Forward Conference!Bringing together the state’s best strategic thinkers on climate change for a working conference designed to “fast forward” solutions for a more sustainable Wisconsin and world. Climate Fast Forward is a different kind of conference, one that leverages collaboration and crowdsourcing in the pursuit of ready-to-go solutions for carbon reduction and climate resilience. Join a projected 300 leaders from a variety of sectors—government, tribal nations, advocacy, the sciences, business, utilities, and arts and culture, as well as citizens from all walks of life—to develop key recommendations for how Wisconsin can become a clean energy leader with a practical plan to deal with climate change. Recommendations from Climate Fast Forwardwill be shared with top-level decision makers, the media, and the general public as a call to fast-track our response to climate change and its impacts. Hosted by the WI Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, among many others. For more info and to register, visit:https://www.wisconsinacademy.
Sat. Nov. 9th and Sat. Nov. 16th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wilmar Neighborhood Center (953 Jenifer St.)Organizing 101 Training – hosted by the Madison Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)! The IWW is committed to helping workers organize to win demands and change the balance of power in their workplaces. Based on the solidarity unionism framework, our Organizer Trainings will give you the tools, tactics, and strategies to build solidarity with your coworkers and take action to make real changes at your job. This introductory training focuses on the nuts and bolts of building an organizing committee in your workplace. You do not have to be a IWW member to attend! We are a radical rank-and-file union that supports solidarity with ALL workers. We ask that if you wish to attend one or more of trainings that you register so that we can provide food and child care for all those who need it:https://docs.google.com/
Sun. Nov. 10th 6:00 pm Christ Presbyterian Church (944 E. Gorham) Words of Worth – Letters to the Border! Screening of the film, Genesis of Exodus, exploring the roots of migration; followed by letter writing to the women, children and families detained at the U.S.-Mexico border. Info? https://cpcmadison.org/events-
Mon. Nov. 11th 6:30 pm Mutual Aid Workspace (MAW) at the Social Justice Center (1202 Williamson St.) Fall 2019 Free Skool Utopias Series continues! This week we will discuss the Paris Commune, Christiana in Denmark, Rojava in Syria, Oceti Sakowin at Standing Rock, and other Temporary Autonomous Zones (TAZs). Informal potluck starts at 6:00 pm. Info? https://www.facebook.com/
Mon. Nov. 11th 7:30 pm UW-Madison, Memorial Union – Shannon Hall (800 Langdon St.) The Greatest War: World War One, Wisconsin, and Why It Still Matters! A multimedia live music exploration of the modern, living legacy of the First World War and the uneasy truce that ended it. How are the events of WW1relevant to us today? Have we moved past this conflict, or are we still struggling with its consequences? Equal parts rock opera and documentary, The Greatest War uses music, imagery, and words to tell the story of the Armistice and the war that lead up to it. Using letters, diaries, and articles written by and about Wisconsinites, connects the past with our world today through compelling music accompanied by theatrical lighting and a live display of photos, film, and artwork from the period. Tickets $15 ($10 for UW students). For more info and tickets, visit: https://union.wisc.edu/events-
WATER MAIN FLUSHING
Water Main Flushing plans beginning Monday, November, 4th (all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted)
East (Area 25) — West of the Interstate from Cottage Grove Rd to Commercial Ave
East (Area 15) — Stoughton Rd to the Interstate north of E Washington Ave
East (Area 8) — North of Atwood Ave from Waubesa St to Winnebago St
Near West (Area 27) — Monroe St corridor from Regent St to Western Ave
West (Area 12) — North of the Beltline from Whitney Way to Midvale Blvd
BIKE MADISON UPDATES
Be Bright at Night
With the time change this weekend don’t forget to get out your bike lights, charge them up or check the batteries and put them on your bike. Wisconsin state law requires a white front light and at a minimum a rear reflector. However, a rear light provides much more visibility. In addition, adding reflective materials to your clothing or helmet, a leg band, wheel reflectors or lights will also help increase your visibility. Don’t forget to adjust the angle of your lights so that you are not blinding other riders. Did you know that flashing lights can be disorienting to people so use the solid light setting when possible but especially on paths.
If you encounter riders who do have flashing lights remember they may just be trying to conserve energy if the battery is low or they are not aware of how disconcerting some people find the flashing lights. People with lights that are not adjusted so the light beams down may not be aware that they are blinding people or maybe the light has just shifted since they first adjusted it. They may also have a super bright light because they feel that is the most safe and visible option. You may also encounter people with no light because they forgot it, it has a dead battery or maybe they just don’t have one yet this season. If you encounter someone on the road or path who has made a bad bike lighting choice be considerate and try to be helpful if you engage with them. Getting mad or yelling at people is likely not going to lead to a positive outcome. Read the Wisconsin State Law related to bicycling at night.
With Winter arriving this week it is perfect timing for the Winter Bike Fashion Show this Sat, Nov 2 from 1-4pm at the High Noon Saloon. Come learn how to prepare to ride during the winter or come and share your favorite tips and tricks. Stop by the City of Madison Pedestrian Bicycle Program table and talk to program staff. Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation for Madison’s Community School students of winter gloves, snow pants or boots size 13 (kids) to size 6 (adults).
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
E Johnson St – Underpass Closure & Street Closure
The Yahara River Path underpass of E Johnson St closure has been cancelled. However, as early as next week work will take place in the area of the underpass. There will be temporary surfacing near the entrance and it may be necessary to walk bikes near the underpass entrance. The full closure of East Johnson St from Baldwin to First St continues through 5am on Mon, Nov 4. The closure of E Johnson St will impact the traffic volumes on other streets in the area so use caution.
Southwest Path Closure – Waite Circle Culvert Reconstruction
This project will reconstruct the culvert and do other minor repairs to infrastructure in the area. This project has closed the Southwest Path until approximately January 10. During this time a marked detour will use Council Crest, Yuma Dr and a protected lane on Midvale.
N Bassett St Parking Protected Bike Lane
N Bassett St is now open although some signage placement is still being completed. Learn more about how the parking protected bike lane works and how to send feedback on this pilot project.
Additional City Projects
Information on additional city projects can be found on the City of Madison Engineering webpage. projects on local streets are being completed in the next week or two.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
- Blair St Public Information Meeting on Mon, Nov 4 from 6:30-8:30pm in Room 153 of the Madison Municipal Bldg, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
- Autumn Ridge Path Public Information Meeting #1 on Thurs, Nov 7 at 6pm at the Kennedy Elementary School, 221 Meadowlark Dr. This meeting is for a proposed multi-use path that will connect users between Milwaukee St and Commercial Ave north of Highway 30. The proposed path will include a bridge overpass of Hwy 30.
OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS
A number of events this weekend will impact the bicycle facility network. Please use caution in these areas or choose another route.
- Madison College Turkey Trot on Sun, Nov 3 from 9:3am-Noon at Warner Park.
- Holiday Fantasy in Lights Set Up at Olin Park. Watch for contractors as set up for the holiday lights installation begins.
PARKS UPDATES
HAYWAGON RIDES – Reserve Your Own
A limited number of “Reserve Your Own” haywagon rides are available to see Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park November 12 – 14. Each reservation includes a campfire and s’mores for the group. Public hayrides at this special event are November 9 and 10.
DISC GOLF COURSE UPDATES
Yahara Hills Disc Golf Course opens at noon on Friday, November 1. Note: Due to a special event, the course will be closed on Sunday, November 3. Hiestand (red baskets) and Elver remain open until the end of the season. LEARN MORE
BIRD & NATURE OUTINGS – Saturday and Sunday
On Saturday, November 2 go birding with DNR specialist Eva Lewandowski in the Tenney Park area. On Sunday, November 3 discover Cherokee Marsh, Madison’s largest conservation park with Master Naturalist and tree expert Sean Gere. LEARN MORE
PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT WORKSHOP
We are replacing a number of playgrounds in 2020. As part of this process, the community is invited to a regional workshop discussing several park locations. On Thursday, November 7 we’ll discuss Galaxy, Morrison and Orlando Bell parks. LEARN MORE
EAGLE TRACE PARK – Playground Meeting
We have a couple of playground options to show you. Join us in the conversation and help us select your park playground on Thursday, November 7. LEARN MORE
LOTTERY DAY 2020
Looking for a unique venue for your 2020 outing or event? How about a park pavilion or shelter? 2020 reservations begin with Lottery Day on Tuesday, November 12. LEARN MORE
2020 SNEAK PEEK – Details Coming Soon!
• Candlelit Snowshoe Hike – Saturday, January 18
• Winter Prom – Saturday, February 1
• Dog Park Cleanup Day – Saturday, April 4
• Earth Day Challenge – Saturday, April 25
• Bird & Nature Festival – Sunday, April 26
