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Warner Beach bathhouse construction moving forward

Beth Sluys
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Warner Beach bathhouse construction moving forward

By Beth Sluys
Northside News

Plans for the upcoming Warner Beach bathhouse construction moved forward during a public meeting that took place July 9. The main focus of the meeting was to share the design plans for the new bathhouse. The current bathhouse, built in the 1960s, will be replaced with a building design that is the current standard for city park bathhouses. The facility will have bathrooms, outdoor showers and an overhang with tables. Construction is slated to start next year. 

Attendees also discussed options and ideas for future site improvements for the beachfront property. Some of the design elements for potential future improvements were drawn from ideas presented during the Clean Lakes Alliance beach redesign contest. As a result, future development may include a fishing pier, playground, water fountain, kayak access and storage, native vegetation and a bike rack, all things not yet in the city’s budget. 

Also discussed was the possible installation of a 90×100-foot area exclosure extending from the beach for a filtered swimming experience and to help with beach closure abatement. During the meeting, attendees voted on several items that included the color of the exterior siding (gray), whether or not a swimming exclosure should be installed (decision was split), and overall positive feedback on the bathhouse design elements. Written comments were collected, and they included items like improved lighting for the parking lot, a separate shelter house, and concerns about safety, among many. 

According to Sarah Lerner, a project manager with the City of Madison Parks Division, “The next steps are to begin the design, permitting and approval process for the construction of the bathhouse. Staff is still discussing next steps on the exclosure that would be a partnership with Dane County. Other park improvements will be reviewed as part of future capital budgeting.” Lerner also reported that the artwork on the existing bathhouse will be removed from the building and saved. 

There are no more public input meetings scheduled for review of the final plans related to the bathhouse construction. 

The project website link contains design concept images, the meeting presentation, comment cards and other project information: cityofmadison.com/parks/projects/warner-park-beach-shelter-replacement. Sarah Lerner can be contacted at SLerner@cityofmadison.com.

Improved waste oil drop-off site ready for use

Jan Axelson
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Improved waste oil drop-off site ready for use

By Jan Axelson
Northside News

Northsiders who change their own motor oil have a new, improved drop-off site for used oil. Located in the parking area at the corner of Wheeler Road and School Road, the site has dual 500-gallon tanks so the site can remain open if one tank becomes contaminated.

Every two weeks, the tank in use is locked out, tested and emptied, and the other tank is unlocked for use. The testing looks for the presence of PCBs, industrial products that have been shown to be hazardous to human health. Although PCBs were banned from motor oil and other products in 1979, the tests still occasionally reveal contamination.

The site shares an entrance area with Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park’s South Unit. The new location, just east of the parking area, allows a more unified entrance to the park’s trails and boat landing. Plantings will screen the enclosure, and motion-activated solar lighting will illuminate the site at night.

The City of Madison provides drop-off sites because used motor oil is a hazardous substance. Don’t place motor oil in the trash, recycle bins, household drains or the sewer system.

The site is for motor oil only. Don’t use the tanks to dispose of gasoline, antifreeze, cleaning solvents or other liquids. To recycle cooking oil, use the collection tanks at 4602 Sycamore Ave. or 1501 West Badger Road.

Northside Farmers Market collaborations support food access

Fiona Stoner
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Northside Farmers Market collaborations support food access

By Fiona Stoner
Northside Farmers Market

Every Sunday from set up at 7:30 am to take-down at 12:30 pm, we not only create the Northside Farmers Market tents, tables and chairs; we also create a space for collaborations that develop when people talk face-to-face. Vendors work with each other to trade goods and ideas, nonprofits (like the Madison Area Master Gardeners Association) set up tables to offer services and information and ask for volunteers. There are also collaborations with various businesses located at Northside TownCenter.

I learned more about The River Food Pantry when they had a table to provide information and seek volunteers. I thought they ran a food pantry, served meals and accepted produce from market vendors. They do so much more. Did you know The River delivers lunches to several Northside locations every weekend and adds weekday deliveries when school is out? It is an impressive commitment to food access for our Northside neighbors. Learn more about MUNCH (Madison Unites to Nourish Children at Home) on their website riverfoodpantry.org.

I was pleasantly surprised to read the Willy Street Co-op June newsletter and find an article titled “Volunteer Opportunities at the Farmers Markets,” by Amanda Ikens, owner resources coordinator at the East store. She encouraged readers who “have an interest in food security and helping people get the most with their food dollar” to volunteer at any of the several farmers’ markets in the area. As a result of her article, we had three new volunteers offer to help on a regular basis.

What collaborations and idea sharing do you see at the Northside Farmers Market? I’d love to chat with you some Sunday; I am usually at or near the information booth. 

The Northside Farmers Market happens every Sunday morning from May to Oct. 20, 8:30 am–12:30 pm, at the Northside TownCenter, 2817 N. Sherman Ave. Find us at the base of the Willy Street Co-op parking lot, across from Warner Park. Our location makes it easy to get to by walking, bus, bicycle or car, with plenty of parking available.

Sign up for our newsletter (northsidefarmersmarket.org) and find us on Facebook: (facebook.com/madNFM) to join our page and receive updates.

La División de Planificación de la Ciudad de Madison quiere conectarse con todos nosotros

Angela Puerta
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La División de Planificación de la Ciudad de Madison quiere conectarse con todos nosotros

Por Angela Puerta
Ciudad de Madison

Hoy en día, hay múltiples maneras de conectarse con las personas y dependiendo de la edad y nuestro entorno, el sistema de comunicación varía. Sabemos que es importante mantenerse informado para poder aprovechar los recursos que el mundo nos ofrece. El gobierno municipal de la ciudad de Madison junto con la División de Planificación está involucrando a los residentes, empresarios y líderes locales por medio de reuniones públicas, organizando eventos abiertos al público y hablando con los residentes durante actividades comunitarias. Sin embargo, la forma en que nos comunicamos hoy en día ha ido cambiando rápidamente y es importante para el gobierno municipal expandir sus recursos sin importar la edad, habilidades físicas u origen. Ahí es donde las redes sociales juegan un papel importante ya que son un método fácil y rápido para compartir contenido y recopilar comentarios o ideas de los residentes. 

Por esta razón, varios departamentos del gobierno municipal están involucrando activamente a los residentes a través de las redes sociales en Facebook, Twitter e Instagram. La División de Planificación ha creado recientemente redes sociales para así poder expandir más sus recursos. “Queremos poder compartir con toda la comunidad el trabajo que estamos haciendo en nuestros barrios. Esta es una forma adicional de no sólo informar sino crear conexiones con diferentes tipos de poblaciones.” dice Bill Fruhling, planificador principal de la ciudad de Madison.

La División de Planificación está trabajando actualmente en múltiples proyectos que involucran a una amplia variedad de personas, como el Conteo Completo del Censo 2020, el Plan de Área de South Madison, el Plan de Preservación Histórica, el Plan de Área Especial Oscar Mayer y los Fondos Municipales de Arte, entre otros. Invitamos a todos los residentes de Madison a participar en nuestras redes sociales. ¡Sigue las redes sociales de la División de Planificación y sé parte de la conversación.

Twitter @PlanningMadison, Facebook City of Madison Planning. Instagram @PlanningMadison. Para más información visita la página de Planificación: cityofmadison.com/dpced/planning.

The City Planning Division wants to connect with you

Angela Puerta
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The City Planning Division wants to connect with you

By Angela Puerta
City of Madison

Nowadays, there are multiple ways to connect with each other, which often depends on generational age groups and the environment people are surrounded by. It is important to stay informed to be able to take advantage of resources and connections that create a better world. The City of Madison Planning Division engages residents, the business community and local leaders by hosting public meetings, running open houses, and talking to residents at a wide variety of community events. However, the way we communicate around the globe is changing rapidly and it is time to get up to speed and efficiently engage with all age groups, people with disabilities and historically marginalized communities. Social media plays a significant role when it comes to sharing content and gathering feedback in an easy and fast method.

For this reason, various departments from the City of Madison government have been proactively engaging residents through social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Planning Division is one of the newest City of Madison social media accounts. “We want to be able to share with everyone the work we are doing in our community and how it might affect residents. This is an additional way to not only inform but create connection with different types of populations,” said Bill Fruhling, principal planner for the City of Madison. 

The Planning Division is currently working on multiple projects that involve a wide variety of people such as the 2020 Census Complete Count, South Madison Area Plan, Historic Preservation Plan, Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan, and Municipal Art Funds, just to name a few. For every project and activity, all Madison residents are encouraged to participate in some shape or form. Follow the Planning Division’s social media accounts and be part of the conversation.

Twitter @PlanningMadison, Facebook at City of Madison Planning, or Instagram @PlanningMadison. For more information, visit the Planning Division’s website: cityofmadison.com/dpced/planning

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