Here’s the news and other things of interest since I posted yesterday! 4 meetings, news, Alliant Energy Center, South Madison Plan, Front-End Justice Conversations and more.
Mo’ Meetings!
posted 1:00 Monday
Meeting: Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee
Date: Thursday, Sep. 19, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 010
Landlord Guest Policies
Continuing discussion of mold and lead paint with regards to rent abatement
Discussion Item: Committee will keep item on agenda in order to continue to discuss as State Statues are implemented.
Hearing Examiner – Hiring Update
Sent Monday 11:40am
Meeting: President’s Work Group to Review Council Communication Tools & Processes
Date: Thursday, Sep. 19, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 107
– Review, update and prioritize Goals and Stragegies: Content
Sent today at 9:08
Meeting: Transportation Policy and Planning Board
Date: Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Location: Metro Transit Bus Barn 1101 E. Washington Ave
– Possible quorum at Mayor’s press conference on the future of rapid transit in Madison
Sent today at 9:17
Meeting: Homeless Services Consortium Board of Directors
Date: Friday, Sep. 20, 2019 at 11:00 am
Location: Urban League of Greater Madison 2222 South Park Street Room 227
NEWS
Dane County Featured in Nation Climate Change Study – WPR
Rotting food the culprit as Blackhawk Middle School evacuated on natural gas fear – State Journal
Update on F-35 Fighter Jets in Madison – WORT
Landmarks Commission upholds demolition by neglect on Langdon Street home despite council directive – Channel 3000
Madison Plan Commission: Edgewood needs to apply with city to add lights, sound to field – Wisconsin State Journal
Madison School Board directs district to explore 2020 operating referendum – Wisconsin State Journal
Madison School Board: Operating referendum likely next year – Cap Times
Alders bring forward resolution opposing F-35s in Madison – Channel 27
UPDATES TO CDA WEBSITE
This is exciting news for some of us!
I just wanted to share with all of the advocates in the community that tirelessly help so many of our CDA’s applicants with applying for housing that the CDA has just gone live with an updated version of our online application system and implemented a new applicant portal system!
The updated version of the online application will prevent folks from re-applying who are already active and direct them to submit updated information rather than submitting a whole new application, will prevent folks from applying who do not qualify for the programs (over income, do not need a wheel chair accessible unit and attempted to apply to Karabis, are not elderly/disabled/family since the “singles” wait list is not currently open, etc.), and much more!
The new applicant portal system will allow CDA applicant’s to create an online account where they can check their statuses, submit changes, and submit documents electronically. The flyer below has been mailed out to all active CDA applicants and their advocates and should be arriving in the next week or two. All applicants need to create an account online will be their six digit entity ID number (would be in the right hand side of any previously mailed CDA correspondence) or their confirmation number from when they originally applied. If folks do not have either of these, there is a link to click on and the applicant will receive an email with this information if they provided an email address in their original online application or they can email housing@cityofmadison.com to request their entity ID number.
I hope all caseworkers assist or encourage their clients in creating an account so that they together with their clients can check statuses online, see what information the applicant provided on their application and update as needed, and submit documentation (needs letter items, preference documentation, etc.). I also see this as a benefit when clients change caseworkers as they can share this information with their new caseworker to help them get up to speed with where they are at in the process with CDA housing and therefore can pick up where the previous caseworker left off rather than having to call to see if they are active on any waiting lists, re-submit another application “just in case” or just duplicate efforts.
As you work in these systems with your clients, please call us if you have any issues/pain points/comments so that we can ensure it is as user friendly and efficient as possible!
Thanks for all you do!
Kim
Kim Kennedy
Eligibility Coordinator
CDA – Housing Operations
mailing address: PO Box 1785
Madison, WI 53701
Phone: (608) 267-8644
Fax: (608) 264-9291
kkennedy@cityofmadison.com
COUNTY BOARD PRESS RELEASE ON THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER
County Board sent out this press release just 3.5 hours before the meeting. They are the masters of the non-invite. These meetings are at a terrible time for the public to attend, the notices always come out late (Friday before the Monday when they meet) and they rarely have links to any of the materials they are going to discuss.
DANE COUNTY COMMITTEE TO HEAR FROM CONSULTANT ON ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER PRE-DESIGN WORK
At their meeting today, the Alliant Energy Center Redevelopment committee will hear from Strang, a nationally respected multidisciplinary engineering firm selected to complete the pre-design work for the five components of Phase 1 outlined in the Alliant Energy Center master plan, completed in 2018.
The pre-design work will build on the work of the master plan by determining specific functions and space needs in the Exhibition Hall.
Strang engaged in an intense information-gathering effort to determine the specific needs and expectations of staff, customers, event planners, vendors, and other stakeholders who were invited to provide input and direction.
The presentation to the committee on Monday will be Strang’s first presentation of their preliminary work with a more robust presentation and detailed budget estimates expected in October.
“Dane County has built Alliant Energy Center campus redevelopment initiative step by step over the last few years, from a market study, to a visioning effort, to the campus master plan. It’s exciting to see this momentum. We look forward to hearing from our consultants and seeing the results of their pre-design work,” Said Sharon Corrigan, County Board Chair, and Chair of the Alliant Energy Center Redevelopment Committee.
In addition to focusing on the expansion of the Exhibition Hall, Strang’s pre-design work will also include the other pieces of the Phase 1 redevelopment outlined in the master plan including: creation of a main plaza area, installation of a storm water management practices, additional parking, relocation of the arena building, and creation of a ring road around the campus.
“The master plan process provided a ballpark estimate for the proposed redevelopment,” explained Corrigan. “With the level of detail we will get from this pre-design work, the committee will be better prepared to advise on next steps related to funding opportunities, including private investments, county funding, and eventually – we hope – state funding.”
The committee will meet at 3:00 pm Monday in the Board Room of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center.
https://countyofdane.com/PressDetail/10461
South Madison Plan Kick-off
You are invited to the South Madison Plan kick-off planned for September 19, Catholic Multicultural Center, 6:00 – 7:45 pm. View Flyer – English, Hmong, Spanish. A light meal, childcare, and interpreters (Spanish and Hmong) will be at the event. We’ll be discussing what is important to south side residents, businesses, and the future for the community. Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Questions or Comments here.
South Madison Plan Community Impact Sessions
The purpose of these sessions is to bring South Madison residents, businesses, and stakeholders together to develop a shared vision for the South Madison area. The focus will be on economic development, land use, housing, transportation, sustainability, food access, cultural resources, and other aspects of our community that affect well-being.
The planning area is bounded by Wingra Creek on the north, John Nolen Dr. on the east, W Beltline Hwy on the south, and Fish Hatchery Rd. on the west. All meetings are open to the public.
Session 1: “Assets, Opportunities & Challenges” Thursday, Sept 19 at Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld St.
Session 2: “Visioning & Guiding Principles” Thursday, Oct 24 at the Urban league of Greater Madison, 2222 S Park.
Session 3: “Key Issues, Strategies & Solutions” Thursday, Nov 21 at The Villager Mall (Atrium), 2300 S Park St.
Additional sessions will take place in 2020.
Resident Volunteers Needed for Small Group Sessions
We are looking for south side residents to spend 1-2 hours to meet with city staff to discuss creating art/cultural expression and to discuss how better to bicycle safely around the neighborhood. RVSP your space below.
Art and Placemaking Walk
Karin Wolf, Madison Arts Coordinator, will explore ideas of how art can inspire to story with meaning. You’ll visit three locations and share your ideas. This interactive session on Tuesday, September 24, and a follow-up session on October 22, will lead to a new, resident-inspired artform. Connected with the update to the South Madison Plan, this is a way to express what your neighborhood means to you. Tuesday, Sept 24 and Oct 22, 6:00 – 7:45pm
• Register for September 24th
• Register for October 22nd
Bike and Talk Action Workshop
We want to make every neighborhood bikable for all ability levels. Renee Callaway, Madison Pedestrian Bicycle Administrator, is ready to bike and talk about how to make it easier, safer, and more fun to get around on the south side. Connected with the update to the South Madison Plan, this is a way to show city staff the best and not so great places to get to on bike. Bring your bike as there will be a group ride to start the day. If you prefer not to bike with the group join the workshop at 2:30pm back at the Goodman South Library. Inside if weather is uncooperative. Sat, Sept 28, 1 – 3:30pm
• Register for September 28th
Front End Justice Community Conversations
Arrest, charging and pre-trial data all up for discussion tonight and Thursday!
