Arboretum Neighborhood Association

Hi everyone,  just a quick reminder of our Arboretum Neighborhood Association general meeting Thursday the 16th from 7 to 9 pm at the UW Arboretum Visitor Center Auditorium at 2880 Longenecker Dr.  The meeting agenda is as follows (the order of speakers is confirmed should you choose to come for just a part of the meeting):

ARBORETUM NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING  – Thursday, March 16, 2023, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  (we will begin promptly)

AGENDA

Welcome and Introductions

Greg Fries, Assistant City Engineer, City of Madison

Q and A about water-related charges (treatment, sewer, stormwater) on our new monthly Municipal Services bill

Michael Hansen, Land Care Manager, UW-Madison Arboretum

Update on nature management in the Arboretum

Sarah Grimalkin, Landscape Architect, City of Madison Parks

Presentation and discussion regarding the draft plans for Harvey Schmidt and Fraust Parks

Charlie Romines, Streets Superintendent & Public Works, City of Madison

Q and A about snowplowing 

Should you be unable to attend and have a question you would like addressed, please email it to anyone on the board and we will present it on your behalf.

Speaking of meetings, the City Parks department has announced their second public master planning meeting for Harvey Schmidt and Fraust Parks.  The same draft plans that will be brought to our ANA meeting will also be presented at this meeting allowing you two opportunities to share feedback.  The meeting will be virtual and requires you to register ahead of time in order to receive the zoom link.  Details about the meeting and the registration link are here:

The second meeting to review and provide input on specific park amenities is scheduled for Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00pm via Zoom. We will begin the session with a brief recap of the information presented at the first meeting and review the results of the community survey and other public comments. Finally, we will review the proposed draft master plan for each park. Please plan to attend and provide your input! Here is the link to register for the meeting: Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Town of Madison- PIM 2 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Also if you were still needing to vote in today’s local primary election, a reminder that our polling place remains at the UW Arboretum Visitor Center (2880 Longenecker Dr.)  The polls close at 8 pm.

Lastly the ANA website is ready to go (though there may still be some changes here and there)!  Please give us feedback about anything else you would like to see added so we can make it as useful as possible!  Here is the link:  arboretumneighborhood.com/

On a different note I also wanted to draw your attention to the latest developments in the Lake Monona Waterfront (re) Design Challenge.  This project is drawing the talents of 3 design teams that have proposed 3 unique design projects for the Lake Monona waterfront stretching from Olin Turville Park to just past Monona Terrace.  They are seeking the public’s input as to each designs’ merits as they narrow down their ultimate selection.  While not directly in our neighborhood, the Lake Monona w

Waterfront is very nearby and an area we all can enjoy.  Please take a moment to review the plans and share your feedback.  The feedback survey closes on March 23rd!

Project website:  https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/projects/lake-monona-waterfront-design-challenge

Feedback survey (closes March 23rd):  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WHBCQ23

Looking forward to seeing you all on the 16th!