Round Up, Thursday 11/7/19

The Thursday morning commuters should anticipate a slow and slippery drive to their destinations. Streets Division crews worked through the night as the snow lingered into the evening, but wet snow plus the sub-freezing temperatures will create slick areas on the roads. Please allow for extra travel time for a slow and safe commute.

Streets Division crews began treating the roads in response to this storm when it first began around 2:00am on Wednesday, November 6 and work has continued around the clock.

Throughout the day on Wednesday, thirty-two trucks worked on plowing the main routes on Madison and also applying salt when necessary to keep these main thoroughfares open. In addition to the salt routes, the evening hours brought out an additional seven smaller pieces of equipment assigned to treat bus pads and city-maintained sidewalks.

Late Wednesday night after the storm came to an end and into very early Thursday morning, twenty plow trucks applied sand for traction in residential areas. Sanding and other snow-related duties will continue during the day on Thursday.

All roadway users should make good choices and be ready for icy patches of road. Like with the previous recent snowfalls, this was a wet snow that melted some upon contact with the pavement. Overnight temperatures were quite cold therefore some freezing should be expected with slick spots developing around Madison. And high temperatures Thursday are not expected to climb out of the twenties, meaning the slippery patches may remain throughout the day.

When on your way through the city to be slow, patient, and alert – especially on residential streets that are not salted.

And remember not to over-salt your sidewalks and driveways when removing this snow. You can find out more about how to use salt correctly on the City’s winter website, www.cityofmadison.com/winter.

Streets Division staff will monitor conditions throughout the day and operations will adjust if so needed.

The snow that started to fall on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, stopped before midnight. All snow and ice that accumulated from this event shall be removed the public sidewalks by 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Ice that cannot be removed shall be treated with sand and/or salt to provide traction. Free sand can be found at the locations contained in the following link: http://www.cityofmadison.com/sand

The Standard Specifications for Public Works are being updated for 2020.
A summary of the proposed revisions is available at this website location:http://www.cityofmadison.com/business/pw/

Please direct any questions, comments, or concerns to John Fahrney.
Email: jfahrney@cityofmadison.com Phone: (608) 266-9091

The TLNA Transportation and Safety Committee is inviting neighbors to attend 2 meetings to document concerns with and solutions for traffic safety in our neighborhood.  Our first meeting will be held 19 November at 7:00 pm in the the Lyric meeting room (top floor, 1010 E Wash).  The agenda for the meeting will be:

E Johnson St – Underpass Closure 

The Yahara River Path underpass of E Johnson St is now planned for closure on Thurs, Nov 7 and Fri, Nov 8. Work will be taking place in the area of the N Thornton Ave cul de sac and in the path itself. Detouring via the path in Burr Jones Park to cross at First Street will be the most direct way to cross at a signalized intersection.

On the Tenney Park side of E Johnson St the sidewalk is open. People will be able to use that sidewalk to walk and bike to First St to cross the street and reach the path in Burr Jones Park.

If you do walk or bike all the way to the closure on the south end of the underpass you will be able to continue up to E Johnson St to use the marked crosswalk. However, this is not a signalized crossing.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Routing Map

Project Information

WATER UTILITY POLL RESULTS

The first round of our EVERY DROP MADISON poll has closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! Your input is helping guide Madison Water Utility as it plans for the next phase of water conservation and sustainability in Madison.

You can find results and key takeaways here. We will be posting follow-up poll questions soon.

PARKS UPDATES

2020 MADISON PARKS CALENDAR – On Sale!
Beginning today – Wednesday, November 6, the Madison Parks 2020 wall calendar featuring 13 original Madison park images is available for purchase. All proceeds of the $10 calendar go to the Madison Parks Foundation. Call or stop by to get yours! LEARN MORE

HAYWAGON RIDES – Through Holiday Fantasy in Lights  
Just 4 spots remain. Registration for the “Reserve Your Own” haywagon rides through Holiday Fantasy in Lights closes on Friday, November 8. Each reservation includes a campfire and s’mores for the group. Public hayrides at this special event are November 9 and 10.

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

WARNER FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Make plans for a fun Friday night at WPCRC. See the movie Fantastic Mr. Fox, play bingo for prizes and so much more on Friday, November 8. LEARN MORE

BIRD & NATURE OUTINGS – Saturday and Sunday
On Saturday, November 9 take a fun, educational walk with the Friends of Owen Conservation Park. On Sunday, November 10 join Master Naturalist Bev Cann to discover some of the less well-known hiking paths at Turville Point Conservation Park. LEARN MORE

DISC GOLF COURSE UPDATES
Yahara Hills Disc Golf Course is now open.  Note: Due to a special event, the course will be closed on Saturday, December 12. Hiestand (red baskets) and Elver (blue baskets) remain open until the end of the season – anticipating around November 15. 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

WINTER’S COMING – 2020 SNEAK PEEK
• Groove & Glide dates and locations announced
• Candlelit Snowshoe Hike – Saturday, January 18
• Winter Prom – Saturday, February 1
• Skate Cinema – Saturday, February 8

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YWCA HAS OPENINGS IN HOUSING

We currently have vacancies within YWCA’s Housing for Single Women. Please note that applications must be fully completed in order for an application interview to be scheduled. I find that most individuals applying have difficulty listing their housing history for the past two years. I am including an additional form to help individuals submit this history along with their application. The application is attached to this email, but can also be found on our website. Also, if you regularly help individuals in applying for housing at YWCA, please look over these quick tips:

–The full past two years of housing history must be listed with contact information and dates. If an applicant was staying at a shelter or with family members/friends, this will be used as housing history, and we will only contact that specific individual. If there are large gaps in the past two years of housing history, the applicant, along with a case manager, should submit letters explaining their specific circumstances. (This can include being unable to contact a reference due to them being an abusive family member or partner.)

–Applicants must have an income to be considered for tenancy. Rent starts at $420.00 per month.

-Applicants should list two professional references. 

-Evictions are not grounds for automatic denial, but if applicants owe previous landlords, they must create a repayment plan and make payments before they become eligible for housing even if evictions are not listed on CCAP.

-Contact information must be left on application (phone number and/or email, case managers phone number and/or email) so that staff can reach the applicant. If contact information changes, please call to update; calls should be directed to Rachel Hernandez.

-Applicants must be able to live cooperatively and share spaces with neighbors.

-First month’s rent (can be prorated) and security deposit (value of monthly rent) is due at lease signing. Payment plans for security deposit are available.

-We do conduct background checks

If you have additional questions please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Rachel Hernandez

COOKIES (?!) WITH A COP?

That’s a new one.

Please be advised that Tom Haver will be filing a demolition permit application on January 15, 2020 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Single-family residence located at 714 Clark Ct Madison, WI 53715 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Tom Haver, Haver Design & Construction, Inc., 3863 Clover Lane Madison, WI 53714 at thaver@haverdesign.com or (608)241-4297.

Applicant’s Comments:
Demolish existing single-family residence and construct new single-family residence.

On Saturday, November 16th, from 12 noon to 8 pm Occupy Madison (Tiny House ) Village, 304 N. 3rd street in Madison will be celebrating our 5 year Anniversary.  Attached to this E-mail is the schedule of events.  There will be food, music, speakers, Tiny House tours, panel discussions, and a slide presentation of our history, current status, and our future aspirations.  Please join us to help us celebrate.