Monona public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to determine if a variance should be granted for a property owner to build a new attached garage. The board will evaluate if the request meets the necessary criteria for street and side yard setbacks.
- Public hearing for Malcolm Crennell, 411 W. Dean Avenue, regarding street and side yard setback variances for a new attached garage (Case No. Z-012-2021)
Public Safety Committee
The committee will hold a public hearing and discuss draft Municipal Mitigation Strategies for the 2023 Update to the Dane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Members will also consider equipment purchases for ambulances and updates to the city noise ordinance.
- Public hearing on draft Municipal Mitigation Strategies for the 2023 Dane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Recommendation for purchase of CMAC video laryngoscope system for a second ambulance
- Recommendation for purchase of two powered stair chairs for ambulances
- Discussion and action on additions to City Noise Ordinance 335-8
- Update on Public Safety Building Feasibility Analysis Study and RFP recommendation
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider action on two variance requests for home additions and a deck on Nishishin Trail. The board will also review minutes from the October 21, 2021, meeting.
- Variance request for a two-story addition at 1311 Nishishin Trail (Case No. Z-010-2021)
- Variance request for a property addition and replacement deck at 1100 Nishishin Trail (Case No. Z-011-2021)
- Approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
Tourism Commission
The Tourism Commission is meeting to discuss 2022 tourism grant requests and the renewal of a tourism entity agreement. The body will review specific funding requests for area guides and maps.
- Request for $2,500 for the 2022 Guide to the Monona Area (MESBA)
- Request for $2,500 for the 2022 Biennial Monona Lake Loop Map (MESBA)
- Renewal of Tourism Entity Agreement with MESBA to December 31, 2023
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will discuss a FEMA grant to replace obsolete self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for the fire department. The body will also address street safety for pedestrians and cyclists and a potential partnership with Safe Communities.
- Resolution 21-6-xxxx: Participation in a FEMA AFG grant for SCBA Replacement ($202,571.43 federal funds; $10,128.57 city match)
- Discussion/Action on street safety for cars, bikes and pedestrians
- Discussion/Action on potential partnership between Safe Communities and the City of Monona
- Discussion/Action on Patrol K9 program and introduction of new MOPD K9 Handler
- Introduction of newly promoted MOFD Fire Lieutenants
Tourism Commission
The Tourism Commission will discuss a funding request for the 38th Monona Chili Fest and establish the process and timeline for 2021-2022 tourism grant applications.
- Consideration of $5,000 funding request from MESBA for the Monona Chili Fest
- Approval of 2021-2022 Tourism Grant Application process and timeline
- Approval of 2021-2022 Tourism Grant Application
- Appointment of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a variance request for a residential property. The board will decide whether to allow a new deck to be built in the shore yard.
- Public hearing and action on variance request for a new deck at 5705 Tonyawatha Trail (Case No. Z-008-2021)
- Requested variance from Sec. 480-24(d)(7)(c)(2) Accessory Structure Side Yard Setbacks
- Requested variance from Sec. 480-24(d)(7)(c)(4) Accessory Structure Shore Yard Setbacks
Public Safety Committee
The committee will discuss and potentially take action on the 2022 operating budgets for Police, Dispatch, Fire, and EMS. Members will also review street safety for cars, bikes, and pedestrians and the City's Noise Ordinance.
- 2022 Operating Budgets for Police, Dispatch, Fire, and EMS
- City Noise Ordinance discussion/action
- Street safety for cars, bikes, and pedestrians discussion/action
- Discussion on 2021 WI Act 75
- Monthly financial reports for Law Enforcement, Fire Protection, Emergency Communications, and Ambulance
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss 2022 capital budgets for Police, Dispatch, Fire, and EMS. The body will also address unfinished business regarding the city's noise ordinance and street safety for cars, bikes, and pedestrians.
- 2022 Capital Budgets for Police, Dispatch, Fire, and EMS
- City's Noise Ordinance
- Street safety for cars, bikes, and pedestrians
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider actions on two variance requests for residential property improvements. The board will also discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.
- Variance request for a new carport at 4807 McKenna Road (Case No. Z-006-2021)
- Variance request for a deck and screen porch at 1410 Neponset Trail (Case No. Z-007-2021)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider actions on three separate requests for zoning variances. All three requests involve residential property modifications including a porch, a deck, and a safety railing.
- Variance request for a new screened-in porch at 408 Sethne Court (Case No. Z-003-2021)
- Variance request for a new rear deck at 4313 Winnequah Road (Case No. Z-004-2021)
- Variance request for a new safety railing at 1401 Baskerville Avenue (Case No. Z-005-2021)
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss the city's noise ordinance and a potential memorandum of understanding with the DNR for grants. The body will also consider a write-off for EMS services provided on April 6, 2020, and review 2022 Medicaid rates.
- Discussion and recommendation on the City’s Noise Ordinance
- Consideration of MOU with DNR for future grant opportunities
- Consideration of write-off for EMS services provided on 04/06/20
- Update on Medicaid rates for 2022
- Discussion of street safety for cars, bikes, and pedestrians
Public Safety Committee
The committee discussed methods to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, including the potential use of speed humps. They also reviewed a proposal for a speed enforcement grant to fund police overtime.
- Discussion of street safety for cars, bikes, and pedestrians
- Introduction of new Police Chief Brian Chaney Austin
- Approval of 2021 Speed Grant Task Force involving up to $5,000 in grant funds and a $1,250 city match
- Review of monthly financial reports for Law Enforcement, Fire Protection, Emergency Communications, and Ambulance
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will discuss and take action on a resolution to repeal the city ordinance requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles. The committee will also discuss street safety for cars, bikes, and pedestrians and review monthly financial reports for public safety departments.
- Resolution 5-21-739: Ordinance to repeal Chapter 168-3 regarding bicycle registration and licensing
- Discussion of street safety for cars, bikes, and pedestrians
- Review of monthly financial reports for Law Enforcement, Fire Protection, Emergency Communications, and Ambulance
Public Safety Committee
The committee will discuss and take action on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a School Resource Officer with MGSD. The meeting also includes discussions on bike registration and a public education initiative.
- SRO MOU with MGSD for the period of March 15 through the end of the Spring semester
- Discussion of Bike Registration
- Discussion of Public Education Initiative
- Review of monthly financial reports for Law Enforcement, Fire Protection, Emergency Communications, and Ambulance
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for David and Jane Beebe. The applicants are seeking a variance from side yard setbacks to construct a second-story addition to their existing garage.
- Public hearing and action on variance request for 4647 Tonyawatha Trail (Case No. Z-002-2021) regarding side yard setbacks for a garage addition
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance request from Greg and Margaret Jakubczak. The applicants seek to reduce rear yard setbacks to construct an addition and a deck at their property.
- Variance request: 201 Stone Terrace (Case No. Z-001-2021) for rear yard setback reduction from 40' to 34'