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2018
Summer &Fall
Guide
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Nothing goes away. Everything that goes down the drain
travels through the sewer to Madison Metropolitan Sewerage
District’s Nine Springs Treatment Plant, where water is treated
and returned to two local streams. Your everyday actions to
keep pollutants out of the drain heat to protect our water.
REPLACE OR IMPROVE WATER SOFTENERS
Inefficient water softeners can waste salt and pollute
fresh water. Call a water softening company to have your
softener evaluated to see it’s due for replacement or a
tune-up. Visit wisaltwise.com for other tips on reducing
salt use.
SAFELY DISPOSE OF MEDICATIONS
Proper disposal of unused medications keeps them out of
water bodies and prevents theft and abuse of medications.
Take unused medications to a MedDrop location, found at
safer community.net/meddrop.
KEEP TRASH AND TOXINS OUT OF THE TOILET
Only human waste and toilet paper should be flushed. Take
hazardous waste, like solvents and mercury products, to
Dane County Clean Sweep (danecountycleansweep.com)
at 7102 US Highway 12. Other substances, like wipes and
hygiene products, should go in the trash can–not the toilet.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
pp@madsewer.org • 608-222-1201
www.madsewer.org/Education/Pollution-Prevention
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY
CITY HALL 3 MONONA TRANSIT 13
Department of Administration
(608) 222-2525 (608) 222-9225 Fax LIBRARY 14
Monona City Hall Monona Public Library
5211 Schluter Road (608) 222-6127 www.mononalibrary.org
Monona, WI 53716 1000 Nichols Road
Monona, WI 53716
Office Hours
M–F 8:00am–5:00pm Library Hours
Mon–Wed 9am–8pm
SUSTAINABILITY 4 Thurs & Fri 9am–6pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
MONONA COMMUNITY MEDIA 5 Sunday 1pm–5pm*
*Closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day
PUBLIC WORKS 7
SPECIAL EVENTS 24
Public Works Department
Operations, Water and Sewer Utilities PARKS & RECREATION 27
(608) 222-2525 (608) 222-9225 Fax
Public Works Operations Parks & Recreation Department
851 Femrite Drive (608) 222-4167
Monona, WI 53716 mrcdirector@ci.monona.wi.us
Monona Community Center
Office Hours
1011 Nichols Road
M–F 8:00am–5:00pm
Monona, WI 53716
Operations Office Hours
Office Hours
M–F 7:00am–3:30pm
M–F 8:30am–4:30pm
SENIOR CENTER 10
Senior Center
(608) 222-3415
dmikelbank@ci.monona.wi.us
Monona Community Center lower level
1011 Nichols Road
Monona, WI 53716
Office Hours
M–F 8:30am–4:30pm
SUMMER/FALL 2018 1
As with most things involving government, it quickly
became more complicated than we initially thought! For
MAYOR' S MESSAGE example, some city committees are governed by state
statute and appointments have to be handled in a certain
way. It took us a few months but we’ve come up with a
As I sit down to write this at the end of process that establishes some criteria for new committee
February, Monona has just experienced appointments and a timeline and criteria to follow in
a 55-degree day. Finally, spring is in reappointing current members when their terms are up.
the air! When you’re involved in local We’re beginning to use the process this spring. Hopefully
government, spring means elections. And it will work well, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we discover
if you’re the mayor, the aftermath of spring that a few tweaks are needed.
elections means committee appointments.
The mayor is responsible for appointing members of We’re always looking for residents who would like to serve
Monona’s 19 city committees which play an important on city committees. If you’re interested in learning more
part in the administration of the city. Most, but not all, of about the committees and their responsibilities, go to
them are advisory and focus on a particular aspect of city this page on the city’s website-http://www.mymonona.
government. For example, the Public Safety Committee com/136/Boards-Commissions-Committees If you’d like
is concerned with budget and policy matters involving to apply to be considered for appointment to a particular
the Police and Fire Departments. With a few exceptions, committee or committees, we ask that you submit an
each alderperson is typically appointed to serve as chair or application form. A link to the form is available at the top
co-chair on 3 or 4 of the committees which also include of the page I’ve cited above. Look for “Apply to Serve on
several citizen members. a City Committee”. You can fill it out online and submit it
or print it, fill it out and drop it off at City Hall.
After this year’s April 3 spring election, each new or
continuing city council member will give me a list of the If you don’t have access to a computer, contact Leah
city committees they’d like to serve on in the coming year. Kimmell at City Hall (222-2525) and she’ll help you learn
I take a lot of variables into consideration when making more about the committees and get you a print copy of the
the appointments, including alder preferences, previous application form. Once you’ve submitted your application,
experience on the committee and professional experience we keep it on hand for up to three years and as vacancies
in the areas that particular committees are responsible for. occur, consider any applications we’ve received for that
Some years, a lot of the committees see a change in their committee for appointment.
aldermanic members. In other years, they remain status Speaking of the city website, www.mymonona.com,
quo. I think it’s important to have some consistency on you can find lots of other information there. Be sure to
committees from year to year and generally will try to keep check there if you ever have a question about something
at least one current council member on a committee for going on in the city. On the front page, you’ll find
the next year. announcements regarding things like special brush
On the third Tuesday of April each year, the City Council collections, snow emergencies, changes in the trash
holds its annual organizational meeting. This is where collection schedule and pool closures as well as a calendar
new and re-elected alders are sworn into office. All six of upcoming city meetings and community events. You’ll
council members receive their committee appointments see links to web pages for specific city departments.
for the coming year and vote as a whole to approve them. Residents can also click on “Notify Me” and sign up to
In addition, they choose one alder to serve as council receive notifications via email or text message about those
president. This year, that person has been Alder Doug topics and others.
Wood who, among other duties, chairs Council meetings, And finally, the Riverfront Project is moving forward!
signs official documents and can serve as acting mayor if I Work on Phase 1 which will include 96 apartments
am out of town or not available. and a great restaurant started in early March. We are
In addition to the alderpersons, city committees each currently in negotiations regarding an AVID Hotel to be
have several citizen members who are also appointed sited near where the old Ruby’s Restaurant was located.
by the mayor. Appointments and reappointments to Construction on that is slated to begin later this spring.
those committees are typically for a term of 3 years also Both of those pieces will open during the summer of 2019.
beginning on the third Tuesday of April of each year when It’s exciting seeing the project finally coming to fruition.
they are approved by the Council. Look for lots going on there in coming months.
When I was elected mayor last spring, I learned that Have a wonderful spring and summer enjoying all Monona
Monona didn’t have an established process for handling has to offer!
appointments and reappointments of citizen members
to city committees. Alder Nancy Moore
offered to help me put one together.
Mary O’Connor
Mayor
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CITY HALL
Monona City Council
The Monona City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at the
Monona Public Library in the Community Room at 7:00 pm. For questions about the
Council or to be put on the agenda, please call 222-2525. Department of
Administration Staff
April Little, Administrator
Alderperson Brian Holmquist Alderperson Nancy Moore alittle@ci.monona.wi.us
508 Panther Trail 4205 Winnequah Rd.
bholmquist@ci.monona.wi.us nmoore@ci.monona.wi.us Leah Kimmell,
Director of Administrative Services
lkimmell@ci.monona.wi.us
Marc Houtakker, Finance Director
Alderperson Andrew Kitslaar Alderperson Chad Speight mhoutakker@ci.monona.wi.us
4514 Midmoor Rd. 5000 Wallace Ave.
cspeight@ci.monona.wi.us
Joan Andrusz, City Clerk
akitslaar@ci.monona.wi.us
jandrusz@ci.monona.wi.us
Michelle Rosemeyer,
Utility Billing Clerk
Alderperson Jennifer Kuhr Alderperson Doug Wood mrosemeyer@ci.monona.wi.us
6103 Queens Way 5304 Schluter Rd. Sonja Kruesel, City Planner
jkuhr@ci.monona.wi.us dwood@ci.monona.wi.us
skruesel@ci.monona.wi.us
Alene Houser, Deputy Clerk
ahouser@ci.monona.wi.us
Code Enforcement Officer
codeenforcement@ci.monona.wi.us
ELECTIONS
Partisan Primary–August 14 General Election–November 6
BOARD OF REVIEW
Dates for contesting your property assessment are as follows:
Open Book–April 23 and 24 Board of Review–May 30
Be sure to watch for the public notice published in The Herald–Independent in April which provides meeting times and
additional information on the Open Book period and Board of Review hearing. This notice will also be posted at the
Library, Community Center, City Hall, and on mymonona.com. If you think your property assessment is in error, you
have the opportunity to meet with an assessor face-to-face to discuss your concerns at an Open Book appointment.
Follow the directions on your assessment notice to schedule that appointment. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome
at Open Book, you may contact the City Clerk by 48 hours prior to the Board of Review to be put on the schedule of
appearances at the hearing. Further information for property owners is available from the Department of Revenue at
https://www.revenue.wi.gov/individuals/index.html.
SUMMER/FALL 2018 3
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability Committee Plan for 2018
The Sustainability Committee meets regularly on the third
Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall. For Leaf Management 2.0
questions or to be put on the agenda, please contact Brad Recent U.S. Geological Survey studies show that leaf debris
Bruun at 222-2525 or bbruun@ci.monona.wi.us. and leaf pollution from the fall season are the main cause of
summer algae growth in local waterways! Because of this
Sustainability Department Staff
Monona is kicking it up a notch in 2018 with our “Adopt
Brad Bruun, Project Manager
a Storm Drain” program and leaf management campaigns.
bbruun@ci.monona.wi.us
Beginning in August, the City will provide a free yard sign
to anyone who signs up to adopt a storm drain. The City
will also begin installing storm drain stamps on highly visible
Recap of 2017 drain covers that state “Only Rain Down the Drain” to help
reinforce the message to keep your leaves out of our street
UniverCity Alliance gutters and lakes. For more information, contact Project
The first half of 2017 was dedicated to completing the final Manager Brad Bruun or visit mymonona.com/leaves.
phase of the UniverCity Alliance projects, the cooperative
effort between the City of Monona and UW-Madison. One
of the areas studied was sustainable transportation, and these Facility Efficiency Updates
projects focused on multi-modal travel improvements, safe Many of the City’s municipal buildings, most of which were
routes to schools, and general improvements to bike and built more than 50 years ago, are in need of some updates.
pedestrian safety. This cooperative effort resulted in six studies In 2018, the City will begin replacing old fluorescent lighting
and reports on sustainable transportation. To address some of in several facilities with more efficient LED lighting. The
the issues raised in the reports from the UniverCity Alliance City will also be upgrading many rooms with generic light
project, Monona’s City Council established an Ad Hoc switch controls, including smart controls such as occupancy
Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee. The committee is charged sensors, dimmers, and daylight harvesting sensors to help
with helping to create a plan to develop accessible pedestrian, further improve efficiency. In each space targeted for updates,
bicycle, and vehicle corridors throughout the city. the LED retrofit project has the potential to reduce lighting
energy needs by over 30%, and in many instances, there may
be more reductions realized. The City is also investing in new
Leaf Management HVAC units for the library and city hall buildings to update
In the fall of 2017, the City’s Public Works department and older, malfunctioning equipment which was leading to loss in
Sustainability Committee introduced a pilot program on leaf heating and cooling efficiency in each facility.
management. The goals of this program are to encourage
sustainable habits residents can use when managing their
leaves and to encourage residents to participate in sustainable Sustainability Webpage Upgrades
stormwater management. You can get involved yourselves City staff will be updating the sustainability pages on
by joining in these efforts. Visit our project webpage: mymonona.com to be more user friendly and to include
mymonona.com/leaves. more up-to-date information. Stay tuned for these
improvements and stop by the page for a vast variety of
resources and newsworthy events!
Follow us on Facebook
There are currently three Facebook pages dedicated to
Monona’s sustainability outreach efforts! Try a search for
Sustainable Monona, Monona Sustainability Committee,
and City of Monona–a Bike Friendly Community. Friend
request us today and help support sustainability efforts by
sharing our information in your circles!
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MONONA COMMUNITY MEDIA
Monona Community Media is a dynamic organization
encompassing both a low-power radio station (98.7 FM
WVMO–The Voice of Monona) and a community access
television channel. Through a strong partnership with the
Monona Grove School District, Monona Community Media
enriches the lives of high school students through advising
and mentoring the high school Audio/Visual Club (AV
Club). The AV Club serves the Monona community through
the recording of many high school and city events, including
City Council meetings, Plan Commission meetings, Monona
Grove School Board meetings, high school sports, fine arts 2018 PROGRAMS
programs, daily morning announcements and assisting high The Book & The Spade: Gordon Govier – Sundays 8:00 AM
school faculty and staff with audio and visual support. This unique news and interview program reports on the latest
Find Monona Community Media at the following locations: discoveries and developments in Biblical archaeology. The only
new facts about the Bible and the Biblical world come from
98.7 FM WVMO “The Voice of Monona” archaeology. Tune in for backgrounders on the Bible with
Listen online @ www.wvmo.fm and @ www.mymonona.com Monona radio veteran Gordon Govier.
Monona Community Media (MCM) Television Channels:
Charter Channel 990 Go Deep: Bruce Ravid – Sundays, 10:00 PM
AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 This uptempo and melodic all-new music show scans the
MCM YouTube Channel: worldwide indie radar for the most important current tunes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel Expect to hear new tunes from artists you know, and also be
UCtSJN8mcCBqY7Sbl49o0z0g turned on to some newbies.
Drive Swede Said: Kirk Swenson – Tuesdays, 4:00 PM
Like a great mixtape that you listen to again and again, this
program includes a variety of genres with songs from 60 years
of rock music. Listeners will appreciate being introduced to
songs by lesser known artists as well as those whose names
bring a nod of recognition.
Midnight Vinyl: Joe Martin – Fridays, Midnight
Classic vinyl LPs and original 45s from the 1950s, ‘60s and
‘70s. Each week explores popular music by year, place and
style. Rock-n-Roll, Motown, country, rock, R&B, and soul
— all the great music from three fantastic decades.
Prog Rock Hour: Fred Sperry – Tuesdays, 5:00 PM
This show highlights the Progressive Rock genre playing
classic ‘60s/‘70s Prog Rock bands such as Genesis, Pink
Floyd and Yes, as well as current Prog artists like Anathema,
Marillion and Porcupine Tree, including
Progressive Metal bands like Dream Theater
and Rush.
SUMMER/FALL 2018 5
Down Home Dairyland: Rick Marsh – Sundays, 7:00 PM Nic at Night: Nic Alexander – Thursdays, 7:00 PM
This show explores all things polka, beer and fun. Dive into Featuring a wide variety of rock and soul from the 1950s
the world of traditional polka and other ethnic music and learn through present day, the show is often presented thematically,
about the great musical heritage of the Midwest. with broadcasts showcasing everything from horns to handclaps.
Sing it Sister! Mary Huelsbeck – Tuesdays, 7:00 PM Roulette Hour: Charlie Shoemaker – Thursdays, 6:00 PM
Everything from rock and pop to soul, classic country, R&B “From Mozart to Metallica,” Charlie plays an eclectic mix of
and even some comedy now and then. You’ll hear the whole music from all decades and genres. His show is primarily rock-
album — the hit songs, the forgotten gems and the songs that oriented with sprinklings of funk, R&B, soul, pop, jazz, blues,
maybe should be forgotten. Along the way, you’ll also find hip-hop, reggae, big band, classical, and crooners.
out a little bit about the album and the artist.
The British Invasion and Beyond: Jim Gundersen –
Traditional Jazz with the Lichtfelds: Dick & Mari Anne Mondays, 6:00 PM
Lichtfeld – Sundays, 6:00 PM Enjoy British music, from the Invasion bands of the 1960s to
A survey of traditional Dixieland Jazz with a former Monona more recent music up to 1990. Jim plays lots of British guitar
mayor and first lady. legends–you might even learn some things you didn’t know!
Remembering Radio: Paul Cargill – Saturdays, 5:00 PM 9.8.7 Countdown to Country: Jody McCann –
The show that takes a listen to some of the great radio Thursdays, 10:00 AM
broadcasts of the past. Years before television, radio had been Explore some roots, “old time,” local and classic country music.
broadcasting in living color, provided by the pictures in the
listener’s mind. Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear,
with American pop culture of a bygone era. The Blue Note Jazz Hour: Eric Hartz –
Thursdays, 11:00 PM
Eric Hartz plays jazz from the original Blue Note label from
This Week in Music History: Jeff Perry – 1951–1967. Blue Note Records was an American Jazz label
Wednesdays, 8:00 PM pioneering jazz genres of Bebop, Hard bop, Avant-Garde, and
Join Jeff Perry as he remembers musical milestones from the Free Jazz styles.
week, including classic releases, chart toppers and interesting
events. Also the week’s musical birthdays are celebrated, and
there’s always a spotlight on The Beatles. Buddy Holly, Elvis Savage Radio: Scott Savage – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM
Presley, David Bowie, T.Rex, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn,
While rock and roll, power pop and British Invasion music
Laurie Anderson, REM, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Frank
from the ‘60s through ‘90s remain the foundation, you can
Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, The Coasters... you
also expect detours into the serious funk, expressive jazz,
never know what you’re going to hear.
hypnotic electronica, cosmic prog rock and more, personally
handpicked. It will be blissfully melodic and beautifully loud...
please join in the fun!
Vintage Vinyl Hour: David Cobb – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
The music you love, the way it was meant to be heard.
Popular music from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s brought to you Lyrical Adolescence: Celia – Mondays, 7:00 PM
live from the WVMO studios. Enjoy the warm, rich sounds
of vinyl LP and old fashioned radio.
Great Songs, Great Singers & Big Bands: Rod Perry –
Sundays, 5:00 PM
Back in the Day: Johnny Rasta (Shivers)–
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
A history of funky music takes listeners on a trip to discover My Fair Ladies: Amelia Speight & Sue Carr –
and celebrate classic soul tunes. Each week, the former club Sundays, 8:00 PM
DJ works on a different theme to both entertain and enlighten Join the mother and daughter team for a program dedicated
others to the stories behind this memorable music. to Broadway musicals... and lots of fun!
Old Dog, New Music: Matt Eidson – Thursdays, 9:00 PM The Good Kind: Marcus Johan – Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
Indie, UK, ‘80s, ‘90s, punk, b-sides — it’s music that you This show focuses on vinyl recordings, exploring a variety of
probably missed when it came out but need to hear. Guided musical genres, including blues, rock, funk, jazz and more.
by Voices, The Long Winters, Pinback, Alt-J, “There are two kinds of music, the good and the bad. I play
Savages, Arcwelder, Mudhoney, Beach House, the good kind.”–Louis Armstrong
Metz & Michael Kiwanuka are just a few artists
that you will hear on this show
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PUBLIC WORKS
2018 Water System Flushing Program Adopt a Storm Water Catch Basin
The City of Monona Water Utility will conduct its semi-annual During extreme rain events, storm inlets can become plugged
water system flushing program in the months of May/June, with debris. Plugged inlets can create or exacerbate flooding.
and again in September/October this year. The flushing of the During heavy rains, City crews cannot clear all of the 1,841
water system consists of discharging water through each of the inlets in the City at the same time. To help protect your
City’s 444 hydrants, and it takes approximately six weeks to property against flooding, please consider “adopting” a storm
complete. inlet near your house and keeping it clear of debris. However,
do not venture into the road to clear an inlet or wade through
The flushing program, part of the ongoing operation and
deep or murky water. Clear inlets only if you can do so safely
maintenance of the water system, is designed to help prevent
from the terrace with a rake. Street flooding locations should be
a buildup of mineral deposits in the water mains and boost
reported to the City of Monona Dispatch Center at 222-0463.
water circulation through areas where circulation is at a lower
rate. A side effect of the flushing is that the water may become
agitated and discolored for a short period of time after the Curbside Tree Maintenance
flushing has occurred. This does not cause any adverse health
problems, and the discoloration subsides quickly. Residents are The City of Monona is responsible for planting and
encouraged to run their COLD water tap nearest to the water maintaining street trees — the trees within the street right-of-
meter for a short period of time until it runs clear following the way or terrace area behind the curb. The width of the street
system flushing in their neighborhood. right-of-way varies by street, but is typically the first 12 to 15
feet behind the curb.
If you notice a street tree that is dead or has dead branches in
Please Keep Your Grass...on Your Grass it, or an old tree stump in the terrace area, please report it to
Did you know that keeping your cut grass out of the street and the public works department. Department staff will coordinate
gutters helps to protect our local waterways? Grass mowed the needed maintenance or removal.
into the street enters Lake Monona and the Yahara River
If you have open space in the terrace area of your property and
through the neighborhood storm inlet in the curb and gutter
you would like a street tree planted, give us a call. Staff will
and contributes unwanted nutrients to our surface waters.
determine if the open space is right for a new tree, and if so, a
These unwanted nutrients then contribute to the process that
new tree can be planted from an approved species list.
turns Lake Monona and the Yahara River green with algae
in our summer months. In the fall, leaves which are raked For all street tree needs or concerns, please contact the public
into the gutter of the street have the same effect on our local works department at 222-2525.
waters. Please remember that your yard waste can be taken to
the drop-off site located at the Public Works Garage on Edna
Taylor Parkway (between East Broadway and Femrite Drive). Does Your Mailbox Need Maintenance?
The yard waste drop-off site is open 24 hours per day, 7 days The summer and fall season is a good time to check your
per week from early spring through late fall. mailbox and post to ensure that they’re secure and will make
it through the winter. A mailbox post that is rotted can break
when snow from the plow pushes against it. You should also
Street Light Out? check to make sure the front of your mailbox is behind the
Is there a neighborhood street light that is burned out, doesn’t back of the curb. A mailbox that is leaning forward could also
turn off, or is flickering? You can report a street light problem be damaged during snow plowing operations. The City will not
by visiting the MG&E website at the following link: be responsible for any damaged mailboxes that are not installed
http://www.mge.com/safety-outages/street-light.htm. according to postal standards. Postal standards require, among
other things, that mailbox posts be set in the ground with
sand or gravel and made of wood or soft metal that is able to
break away if struck by a vehicle in order to prevent injury to
occupants and severe damage to the vehicle.
To view the City of Monona’s complete
Mailbox Placement and Damage Policy, please
visit mymonona.com.
SUMMER/FALL 2018 7
High Water Bills? Check for Leaks. Fall Leaf Collection
Does your water bill seem high? If so, you may have a leak in Starting in early October, the public works department will
your plumbing system. Common types of leaks found in the begin vacuuming leaves placed at the curb of residential homes.
home include worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and other Collection begins as needed in early October when leaves
leaking valves. All are easily correctable. Fixing easily corrected begin to drop and continues until the first week of December,
household water leaks can save homeowners about 10% on weather permitting. Crews may continue into the month of
their water bills. A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one December, depending on snowfall amounts on the ground.
drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year. Typically, the fall collection season lasts about eight weeks.
That’s equal to the amount of water needed to take more than
Guidelines to remember:
180 showers! Other leaks in your plumbing system, such as
a garden hose left unattended or a cycling water softener, can • Rake your leaves to the curb, but not into the street or gutter.
waste significant amounts of water as well. •L
eaf piles should not be more than four feet behind the curb
Water leaks can add up quickly, and once the water passes so the collection equipment can reach them.
through the water meter, it is recorded as usage which you pay •D
o not mix yard waste, brush, or garbage with your leaves.
for on your water/sewer bill. City of Monona ordinance does This will clog the vacuums and damage the equipment.
not provide water bill credits for leaks in your plumbing system.
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ags of leaves cannot be collected. Bagged leaves can be
The easiest way to detect water usage when you know taken to the city’s yard waste collection site located on Edna
everything is shut off is to look at the BLUE DIAL on Taylor Parkway, between Femrite Drive and East Broadway.
your water meter. If the dial is moving, water is being used
somewhere in your house. Look at the discharge on your water • The approximate residential cost for this service is $20 per year.
softener. Look for leaks at your toilet. A good way to detect a The annual collection program, about eight weeks in the fall
toilet leak is to put a few drops of food coloring in the toilet and four weeks in the spring, produces about 6,600 cubic yards
tank. If the color appears in the bowl, you have a leak. Be sure of leaves each year. This equals 264 truckloads — which is a lot
to flush the toilet when you’re done checking for leaks to avoid of leaves! It will take the full eight weeks in fall to collect nearly
staining in the bowl. all the leaves that fall from the trees in Monona. Even if the
For more information on checking and correcting leaks in your majority of leaves fall in early October, it will still take crews until
home, visit www3.epa.gov/watersense. December, and the four weeks in spring, to collect all the leaves.
Avoid a High Water Bill This Summer Sump Pump Discharges
As we approach the summer of 2018, please remember that The sanitary sewer system in Monona includes nearly 38 miles
the City does not credit sanitary sewer charges for water used of sewer main and seven lift stations which are used to pump
outside the home, and Monona’s water rates are designed to and transport wastewater from our homes and businesses to
promote water conservation. This means that in residential-use the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s treatment plant.
areas, water rates increase as usage increases. With these points During times of wet, rainy weather, we often see a rise in the
in mind, we encourage residents to avoid watering their lawns amount of wastewater transported through our sanitary sewer
and plants between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, as nearly 75% of system. A major contributor to the increase in our wastewater
the water used for watering during the heat of the day is lost to flow comes from sump pump discharges that are illegally
evaporation. Here are a few more tips for watering your plants connected to the sewer system.
and lawn: Many residents are unaware that Monona City Ordinance
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irect your sprinklers away from your driveway, sidewalk, prohibits the discharge of a sump pump, roof drain, or any
and street. other source of groundwater into the sanitary sewer system.
The addition of this water affects the power used at the lift
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ater your plants and grass with a hand-held device; you’ll stations that pump the wastewater, increases the total flows
use less water. to the wastewater plant coming from Monona, and uses up
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urn your sprinklers off when it’s raining. valuable space at the treatment plant, all of which increase our
sewer rates.
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on’t forget to check your water meter. Track your usage;
it adds up. What can you do to help? Take a look at your sump pump
and the other sources listed above to determine if they are
illegally connected to the sewer system. To satisfy Monona
City Ordinance, it is legal, advisable, and desirable for this
water to be discharged into side or rear yards, drainage ditches,
or into the City storm system with approved connections to
street drainage systems. Illegal discharges are a violation of City
Ordinance, and citations may be issued for failure to correct
them. We appreciate your help in reducing these types of
8 discharges to the sewer system.Free Curbside Brush Collection– Brush Collection Guidelines:
Updated Guidelines rush should be placed at the curb by 7:00 am on Monday
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of your collection week. Once collection on a street is
In order for the City to continue to offer an efficient and completed, crews will not return for additional brush removal
affordable curbside brush collection program, a few changes later in the week.
have been made beginning this year.
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rush cannot be placed at the curb more than 14 days prior
First, the City will have a new contractor this year, Barnes, Inc. to your scheduled collection week.
Barnes will continue to provide four curbside brush collections
per year. The second and most notable change is that there will •B
rush pile size should not exceed 4’ x 4’ x 10’. Branches
now be a limit to the size of the brush pile you may place at the should not be greater than 6” in diameter.
curb for each collection. The program is a service that provides •T
he cut ends of the brush should be uniformly placed either
a way for residents to dispose of brush generated from routine facing the street, or with cut ends parallel with the street
tree trimmings and yard maintenance; it is not a means for facing the direction of traffic for your side of the street.
disposing of entire trees. Therefore, the size of your brush pile
placed at the curb may not be larger than 4 feet high by 4 feet •P
lease pile thorny brush separately from other brush to avoid
wide, with branches no longer than 10 feet (4’ x 4’ x 10’, or 6 injury to collection personnel.
cubic yards). Residents who have more brush than allowed by •D
o not mix your brush with leaves, yard waste, or root balls.
the pile size limit may: Root balls should be placed in your garbage cart, and leaves
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ontact Barnes at (608) 845-3230 to coordinate chipping and yard waste should be taken to the public works yard
the additional brush for a fee. Callers should reference the waste drop-off site on Edna Taylor Parkway (next to the
Monona chipping program. Monona dog park).
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ake the additional brush to the Dane County Landfill for •B
rush trimmed by a private contractor must be disposed of
a disposal fee of $10, up to 500 pounds. More information by the contractor. This program is for homeowner-trimmed
here: https://pwht.countyofdane.com/recycle/landfill.aspx brush only.
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ontact any tree company of your choice to coordinate Would you like to receive an email reminder of the brush
disposal of additional brush. collection schedule? Sign up on the City’s website at
mymonona.com. (Click on the “Notify Me” icon on the
home page.)
2018 Brush Collection Schedule:
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4
April 9 April 16 April 23 April 30
June 4 June 11 June 18 June 25
August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27
October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29
Not sure what district you reside in? You can download a
map or a listing by street at mymonona.com. Click on “Your
Services”>“Brush, Leaves & Yard Waste.”
SUMMER/FALL 2018 9SENIOR CENTER
Our monthly newsletter, the Monona Senior Connection, is
Senior Citizens Committee available online at mymonona.com. You can also pick one
The Monona Senior Citizens Committee meets as needed up here to find information about our events. If you become
at the Monona Community Center. If you’re interested in a member, you can have a newsletter mailed to you each
serving on the Senior Committee, have questions about the month. Remember to “like” us on Facebook and listen to
board or have an item for the agenda, please call Monona’s radio station, WVMO–98.7 for the latest. Come
222-3415. on over, grab a friend if you wish, and get ready to meet some
Senior Center Staff great people here at the Monona Senior Center!
Diane Mikelbank, Senior Center Director
dmikelbank@ci.monona.wi.us
Thank you to the following businesses and
Lori Chapman, Project Assistant organizations who completed a brief training in an
lchapman@ci.monona.wi.us effort to make Monona more Dementia Friendly:
Diane Wipperfurth, Project Assistant Monona Public Library
dwipperfurth@ci.monona.wi.us
City of Monona Department Heads, EMS, Pool staff, Public
Works, City Hall staff, and Senior Center staff and volunteers
Have you been to the Monona Senior Center yet? If not, you Walgreens
don’t know what you’re missing! There is so much to do, we
want to show you around and share the excitement! Looking Haskins Short, LLC
for exercise classes? Do you crochet or quilt and want to do East Madison/Monona Coalition of the Aging
so in the company of others that love to do the same? Are
you a movie fan? Friday free movies are for you! Looking Home Instead Senior Care
for computer classes, educational presentations or support Croak, Gonzalez, Eckerle & Martinson
groups? Perhaps socializing sounds like fun — we have day
trips, games, fun programs and so much more! Come on DMA Tax and Accounting
over, look around, stay for coffee and conversation, pick up a Monona Academy of Dance
Monona Senior Connection newsletter and let the fun begin!
Monona Bank
We look forward to meeting you!
Monona Grove Business Men’s Association
Associated Bank
Edward Jones, Dave Cappozzo’s Office
Swad Indian Restaurant
Tempt’d Hair Studio & Spa
Monona East Side Business Alliance
Josh Lavik, Keller Williams Realty
Madison-Monona Lioness Club
Monona election inspectors
10 CITY OF MONONA | 608.222.2525 | www.mymonona.comIce Cream Socials
Friday, June 15–Almost in Time
Dixieland Jazz Band
Thursday, July 12–Tony Rocker
Friday, August 17–Dean’s Blue Country
Ice cream sundaes served at 1:00 followed
AARP Safe Driving Course by entertainment. Call 222-3415 after June 1 to register
for these events.
Thursday, April 26
12:30–4:30 pm
Monona Senior Center, Monona Room
Fitness and Fun at the Monona Senior Center
As a result of evidence-based research findings, this course
Monday through Friday
includes training in areas in which older drivers could benefit:
Looking for some type of fitness class? The Monona
• Roundabouts
Senior Center has over 13 exercise classes each week.
• Pavement markings
Classes include Stretching, Strength, Pilates, Tai Chi, Chair
• Stop sign compliance
Yoga and Walking, to name a few. For more information,
• Running red lights
take a look at our monthly newsletter, Monona Senior
•S afety issues such as speeding and the use of seatbelts and
Connection, on mymonona.com or pick up a paper copy
turn signals
for current class offerings.
If interested in taking advantage of this valuable course, call
222-3415 to register. This class will take place at the Monona
Senior Center. Cost of the course if $15 for AARP members
and $20 for nonmembers. “My Life with the Green and Gold” with
Wisconsin’s First Female Sportscaster,
Jessie Garcia
Wednesday, August 22, 10:00 am
Monona Senior Center Main Hall
Join us as award-winning sportscaster
Jessie Garcia discusses her years covering
the Green Bay Packers as well as other
Wisconsin sports teams. Jessie will take us
Route 66 with Craig Seimsen behind the scenes and share funny inside
Friday, May 4, 10:00 am stories from her life as an NFL reporter
Monona Senior Center Main Room and host of coach’s shows. Jessie will also
tell her personal tale of balancing motherhood with a demanding
Take a ride on America’s most famous highway, Route 66.
Folk singer and humorist Craig Siemsen will explore the 2,448 job and will touch on other books she has written as well as what
miles of songs, stories, legends, and humor of Route 66. she is doing now and lessons she learned from her years on TV.
Often called Blue Highways, our two lane roads were once the Call 222-3415 after August 1 if interested in attending this event.
backbone of an emerging country. This program offers a little
history and a lot of fun! Call 222-3415 if interested in joining
us. This event is made possible by an anonymous Friend of the Morning Walking Group
Monona Senior Center! Thursdays at 9:00 am
Monona Senior Center
Conversation Pods Take a walk and enjoy the beauty of
Third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm Monona. Meet at the Senior Center on
Enjoy some light discussion about a topic of the month. Thursdays at 9:00 am to join the group.
A different topic is selected each month and no preparation If you would like to use walking poles, we
is required. have some available at the Senior Center.
SUMMER/FALL 2018 11Travel with Us!
The Senior Center offers day
trips and extended trips each
“The Best of Broadway: Stephen Sondheim” year. Each trip includes local
Friday, September 7, 10:00 am pick-up and drop-off. Stop into
Four Seasons Theatre returns with a spectacular show, the Monona Senior Center for
featuring music by Stephen Sondheim. He began his career as more information and specific
a lyricist on classic musicals like Gypsy and West Side Story and details on the following trips:
revolutionized Broadway as both a lyricist and composer with
groundbreaking shows like Company, Sweeney Todd, Sunday Holland, Michigan Tulip
in the Park with George and Into the Woods. Come along and Festival
listen, enjoy and experience this fantastic music brought to
you by Four Seasons Theatre! 3 days, May 11–13
This extended trip includes tulip farm visits, reserved seating
at The Beach Boys concert, and a visit to the Dutch Village
and Windmill Island, where you will enjoy the scenery
of 100,000 spring tulips! This trip includes 4 meals and
accommodations at the Hampton Inn.
Historic Military Spaces
Wednesday, June 20
Start your day at the Russell Military Museum, “where history
comes alive,” then to the National Museum of the American
Sailor and the Combat Zone at the Volo Auto Museum.
American Mah Jongg Buffet lunch is included.
Wednesdays, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Monona United Methodist Church, 606 Nichols Road, Monona
Titletown During Training
If you play American Mah Jongg and have the 2017 card Tuesday, August 14
from the National Mah Jongg League, consider playing on
Wednesday afternoons. Contact Laura at (608) 421-2226 or Enjoy a guided tour of Lambeau Field Stadium and experience
reply on NextDoor Monona’s Community Bulletin Board if the history-rich facility first-hand, with several behind-the-scenes
interested. Lessons will be available in April or May. areas such as the Players’ Tunnel, Bob Harlan Plaza and new
South End. Lunch at Lambeau is included. The day wraps up
with a visit to the new Packer Hall of Fame and Pro Shop.
Wisconsin Senior Games
Sheepshead Tournament Ohio’s Castles, Carvings & More
The Monona Senior Center will once again host a Sheepshead 5 days, October 15–19
Tournament as part of the Wisconsin Senior Games. Join Visit Landoll’s Mohican Castle Hotel where you’ll stay and
us on Friday, June 15 from 8:30 am–noon for a great
experience this popular venue. A guided tour of David Warther
tournament.
Carvings, the Warther Museum & Gardens, and a stop to see
These games offer competitive events for seniors 50 and the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock will be unique to this trip.
over. From June 2–16, events are held in Madison and the You will stop at the J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café, the
surrounding area. Everything Rubbermaid Store, and dinner and a show at the
Registration booklets will be available at the Senior Center Amish Country Theatre. Eleven meals are included with this trip.
starting in May or check out their website at
www.WiSeniorGames.org.
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Director’s Message Library Hours
Every day Monona Public Library Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
is here for you. We have books, Thursday, Friday 9 am–6 pm
music and movies for you to take
home–with no late fees! We offer Saturday 9 am–5 pm
classes, lectures and hands-on Sunday 1–5 pm during the academic year;
programs–each one free! And we Closed Memorial Day–Labor Day weekends
furnish a safe, comfortable place
for you to relax and enjoy.
We see the number of people
coming to the library increasing, and community members
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express feedback such as, “Excellent presentation and topic!” Mark Your Calendars!
“A great event for the family to enjoy!” Whether it’s a child who
finds a favorite book, teens talking about homework or music Friends’ Used Book &
in our Teen Area, or adults who come to the Library to enjoy Bake Sale
a book in the Quiet Reading Room or to learn something new The Friends of the Monona Public
about Monona during a History Club program, we get to see Library’s annual Used Book and
how people enjoy this library. Bake Sale will be held the weekend
We still check out hundreds of thousands of books, movies, of September 29–30 in conjunction with the Monona Fall
and music CDs a year, but now we are also a premier spot that Festival. Keep the Friends in mind as you’re spring cleaning.
offers WiFi and wireless printing. We have provided the things They’re always on the lookout for book donations for the sale.
you have needed or wanted to enjoy for decades, but now we Donations can be left inside the entrance to the Friends Book
are looking at ways for you to create and share things with your Shop at the back of the lower level of the library.
neighbors! This constant innovation of services would not be
possible without your support! We will never stop looking at new
ways to meet your needs and services. Join the Friends of
Whether you come to the library as a regular or for the first time,
Monona Public Library
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Library is in the center of the city, at the heart of the community. programs? Show your support
We strive to provide a place of comfort, safety, literacy, and by joining the best deal in
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of all ages and for new services to enjoy! Library. The Friends raise funds to bring you fantastic free
events and to purchase materials to promote literacy for all
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14 CITY OF MONONA | 608.222.2525 | www.mymonona.comMonona Public Library Foundation Dementia Friendly
Both the Mayor of Monona and Monona City Council support Monona Public Library staff has been trained
the award-winning Monona Public Library through budgetary to best serve people who may have dementia.
decisions. To augment city funding, however, Monona Public Dementia is loss of brain functioning serious
Library Foundation was established to ensure our library has enough to interfere with daily living, such
the resources necessary for quality services well into the future. as memory and thinking; understanding and
All contributions to Monona Public Library Foundation are deciding; planning and organizing; behavior and personality;
tax-deductible and can provide income tax savings, capital gains reading, writing and speaking; movement and balance.
tax savings and inheritance tax savings. Please also consider
consulting your financial adviser to name Monona Public
Library Foundation as a designee for securities, stocks, bonds, Social Media
property, bequests or trusts. To make a donation by credit Like us on Facebook for information,
card, see mononalibrary.org /“donate now”. If you would reviews, and resources! Instagram
prefer to write a check made payable to Monona Public Library is a great tool for exploring how
Foundation, drop it off or mail it c/o Monona Library, 1000 #mononalibrary tells a story. For even more information on
Nichols Road, Monona, WI 53716. library events and services available at Monona Library, check
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MONONA LIBRARY SERVICES
Libraries Transform! National Library Week Styrofoam Recycling
Celebration in April! & TerraCycle
National Library Week is a celebration of the life-changing Styrofoam collection bin is located by
work of libraries and library workers. Libraries aren’t just places the Nichols Road entrance; no packing
to borrow books or study—they’re also creative and engaging peanuts, no bendable material. TerraCycle
community places where people can collaborate using new items are collected in the library café. See
technologies and develop their skills and passions. This year’s mononagrove.org/we/terracycle.cfm for a complete list.
theme, Libraries Lead, emphasizes the importance of libraries
in our everyday lives and life paths. Special programming and
activities include the return of “What’s On the Menu?” contest
featuring random drawings and special displays from some of
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
our local restaurant stars. On April 11, we are featuring a most Additional programs may be added; check mononalibrary.org
unusual Seasonal Chef collaboration between the Mystery to or subscribe to our monthly digital newsletter for updates.
Me bookstore, Chef Joel Olson, and two trending and critically
acclaimed writers: local author Nick Petrie (Peter Ash series) and Book Clubs
Cuban author Teresa Dovelpage (Death Comes in Through the Share your opinion about some books
Kitchen). And on April 14, we’ll give teens a chance to practice worth talking about! Books available one
their interviewing skills in our Teen Mock Interview Program month before meeting (first come basis).
from 10 am to 2 pm. For additional details and to sign up for Register or drop in.
these programs, see mononalibrary.org.
Friday Morning Book Group
3rd Friday, 10 am
Art Escape Thought-provoking reads in a variety of genres.
It’s a twofer–visit the library and an
art gallery at the same time! Our walls Teen Lit For Adults
are alive with color and the creative 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pm
expression of local artists. Exhibits Read and discuss critically acclaimed writing from some of the
change every 10–12 weeks. Come in most exciting, edgy and entertaining voices in young adult
and visually inhale some inspiration! literature (check website for summer schedule).
Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 5
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Monona
Library! We’ll have *free* comic books for
all ages courtesy of Westfield Comics in
Madison; quantities are limited.
SUMMER/FALL 2018 15Eco-Action Tuesdays International Games Day
4th Tuesday, usually 6:30 pm Saturday, November 10
Sustainability topics are explored Games of all kinds take over the library! Kids, adults, families,
through inspiring, hands-on and groups of all kinds are invited to stop by and play video
presentations. The program is games, card games, board games, and role-playing games. The
based on the ripple effect. Discover new eco-actions that library will have several games, yet you are welcome to bring in a
you can do at home, share with others and experience the game to share. Want to get involved? Contact Matt at 216-7455
ripple throughout the community. Eco-Action Tuesdays run or matt@mononalibrary.org.
from fall through spring. Please check our website or digital
newsletter for upcoming topics. Sponsored by MGE and
Willy Street Co-op. Monona History Club
2nd Sunday, 2 pm, October to April
(no program in December)
Monona Library partners with the Dean House and the Historic
Blooming Grove Historical Society to bring you another
outstanding season of local lecture and discussions covering
wide-ranging historical topics with a Wisconsin focus. Bonus:
refreshments donated by Monona Starbucks and the program
is held at the same time as Mending Day, so bring those clothes
that need a little TLC! Schedule available approximately 4 weeks
before the programs; registration encouraged.
Monona Library Mending Day
2nd Sunday, 2–4 pm
In partnership with the Sewing Machine Project, Mending Day at
Fearless Crafters the Monona Library meets September to May in the café and is
Fearless Crafters programs for adults and older teens begin free of charge! Our magnificent community mending volunteers,
at 6 pm Supplies are provided, yet space is limited, so coordinated by Jen Falkowski, hem, mend and patch, so your
registration is strongly suggested. Sign up 4 weeks before the clothing can have new life again. Items accepted on a first-come
event at mononalibrary.org or call 222-6127. This spring basis, some restrictions.
and summer, two of our fantastically fearless crafters, Jen
Falkowski and Theresa Kim, will present pushing-the-artistic Are you a sewing whiz who could volunteer your time to help
envelope programs. others? Bring your sewing kit; sewing machine supplied. Call
222-6127 for details.
April 25: Intention Cards
Theresa leads a crafting workshop asking, “What do you want
more of in life? What do you crave but don’t create?” In this
program you will spend time focusing on those things, and
then creating a card deck (made from actual playing cards) as a
visual reminder to keep living with intention.
June 20: Jen’s Bag of Tricks
Join Jen for a seasonal crafting surprise–no peeking!
August 15: The Zesty Zen of Ink Drop Art
Theresa leads a workshop about discovering the magic in
letting go when dropping alcohol ink on paper. Allow
yourself to be surprised and curious without expectations …
and find that place where stress goes away, worries disappear,
and you are fully in the moment…and making some beautiful,
spontaneous art!
Additional fall programs to be added; check mononalibrary.org or
our upcoming general interest newsletter for more information.
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