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CITY HALL
Departments of Administration, DIRECTORY
Planning, Zoning, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement, Water Utility, Mayor’s Message 2
Public Works
(608) 222-2525 (608) 222-9225 Fax City Hall 4
Monona City Hall
5211 Schluter Road Public Works 6
Monona, WI 53716
Office Hours Brush Collection 9
M–F 8:00am–5:00pm
Public Safety 10
PUBLIC SAFETY
Sustainability 12
Police Department
(608) 222-0463 (608) 222-4196 Fax Monona Community Media 14
dispatch@ci.monona.wi.us
5211 Schluter Road Library 16
Monona, WI 53716
Open 24 hours a day/365 days a year. Monona Transit 19
Fire Department
(608) 222-2528 (608) 222-9225 Fax Senior Center 20
firechief@ci.monona.wi.us
5211 Schluter Road Adult Rec 23
Monona, WI 53716
Open 24 hours a day/365 days a year. Calendar of Events 24
MONONA MUNICIPAL COURT Parks 28
(608) 216-7422 (608) 222-4196 Fax Recreation 30
Court Clerk: trobinson@ci.monona.wi.us
Office Hours Monona Community Pool 34
M–F 8:00am–4:30pm
Monona Bank RiverRink 35
SENIOR CENTER
(608) 222-3415 (608) 222-9225 Fax Summer Camps 36
dmikelbank@ci.monona.wi.us
Monona Community Center lower level
1011 Nichols Road
Monona, WI 53716
Office Hours
M–F 8:30am–4:30pm
LIBRARY
(608) 222-6127
www.mononalibrary.org
1000 Nichols Road
Monona, WI 53716
Library Hours
Mon-Wed 9am–8pm
Thurs & Fri 9am–6pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday 1pm–5pm*
*Closed on Sundays Memorial Day
through Labor Day Weekends
PARKS & RECREATION
(608) 222-4167
mrcdirector@ci.monona.wi.us
Monona Community Center
1011 Nichols Road
Monona, WI 53716
Office Hours
M-F 8:30am–4:30pm
Winter 2019 / Spring 2020 1
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Mayor’s Message
As I write this, we are in the midst of planning for the 2020 Monona has excellent credit and currently maintains one
city budget which will determine the property taxes billed of the top bond ratings in the State of Wisconsin, an AA+
to Monona residents. In 2018, the city’s portion of your rating, meaning we are able to borrow money at a lower
property tax bill was 30%, with 52% going to the school cost than many other municipalities. It’s an indication of
district, 14% to the county and 3% to MATC. The city’s 30% how well city government has controlled expenditures and
covers all city services including police and fire protection, maintained an undesignated fund balance or “rainy day
parks and recreation, the library and senior center, operating fund” over the years. Each year we try to pay back more
local elections, street repairs, snow plowing and leaf pickup, debt than we borrow. City policy is to maintain a fund
water and sewer utilities, debt payments for redevelopment balance that is 15-20% of the General Fund budget amount.
and capital improvement projects, and many other If the fund balance rises above 20% of that amount, the city
administrative services. council typically uses the difference to either pay down debt
or pay upfront for smaller capital projects to reduce future
There are actually two types of budgets that make up the borrowing needs.
city’s annual budget, the capital and the operating, which
are considered and voted on separately by the city council. The operating budget funds day-to-day services provided
The capital improvements plan (CIP) provides a framework by the city, many of which are labor intensive, such as police
for how much and when we plan to strategically borrow to and fire services, parks and recreation, public works and the
finance city infrastructure projects like street repairs and park library. When planning the operating budget we take into
improvements, help spur redevelopment, and make major account projected increases in costs such as health insurance,
purchases, like police cars and fire trucks, snow plows and utilities and staff salaries. The operating budget also includes
computer upgrades, over the next 5 years. It also determines debt service – the dollars we spend each year repaying a
the actual amount we will borrow for the capital budget in portion of the debt.
the coming year. This is referred to as General Obligation
borrowing. The budget process starts in May when the city
administrator, finance director and I meet for an initial
A large part of our borrowing is used to “set the table” overview of our financial situation. Taking into account
for redevelopment projects through use of tax incremental projects we are required to do and those reflecting council
financing, or TIF, to acquire land and build new roads priorities, we determine the level of capital borrowing
and underground infrastructure. Redevelopment allows needed in the coming year. We also determine how much
us to improve blighted areas in the city and replace what’s money will be available for the next year’s operating budget,
currently there with properties which will bring in a much based on a projected tax levy. Any increase to the tax levy
higher amount of taxes and provide new amenities to from the current year is limited by state statute to our
residents. The increased taxes generated by the improved percentage of new construction growth from the year prior.
properties are used to pay off the borrowing used to Department heads are then asked to develop budgets taking
make the improvements. Being landlocked, this type of into account those parameters.
redevelopment is the primary way Monona can increase its
tax base. The Pier 37 area is a good example of a successful Department heads submit their proposed capital and
TIF project. The city borrowed the money to pay for capital operating budgets to the appropriate city committee for
improvements related to the property such as roads, etc. consideration. Once the committees approve the proposed
That debt was then repaid over a period of years by the budgets, the city administrator, finance director and I meet
increased taxes generated by the new buildings on the site. with each department head to discuss their budget requests
Now that the borrowing is paid off, those additional tax in detail. Working from the parameters established earlier,
dollars are available for city and school district operating I’m often required to make cuts in their proposed budgets
expenses. to enable us to remain within our monetary constraints.
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Administrator’s
Message
My proposed capital and operating budgets are then Pardon our dust! As you have no doubt seen over the last
submitted to the city council. Typically the capital budget few months, change is occurring near the southwest end of
goes to council in September and is voted on in October, Monona. The City is excited to complete the first two phases
followed by the same process for the operating budget in of the Riverfront Project. This transformational redevelopment
October and November. Before the council votes on the project brings an enhanced vitality to the “triangle” area, with
budgets they meet as a committee of the whole where a mixture of rental apartments, a boutique IHG hotel called
each department head explains their proposed budgets “Avid,” and unique retail offerings in the openings of Buck
and answers council questions. Council members can then & Honey’s, True Coffee, Forage Kitchen, and the Tasting
propose amendments or changes to my proposed budgets. Room. As part of this development, the City has reconstructed
Finally, the council considers each budget along with any the former Metropolitan Lane roadway with new sidewalks
proposed amendments in two meetings with final approval and pavement and renamed it “Inland Way” in a nod to the
coming at the second meeting. All of these budget meetings former Inland Boat Works building that formerly stood on the
are open to the public, and there is time allotted for public site. In addition, the City is very excited about the opening of
input at the beginning of each meeting. The draft and final its newest City park within the Riverfront area, called “Grand
budgets are posted on MyMonona.com and available to Crossing.” Taking its naming que from the way the Ho-
review at City Hall.. Chunk people historically referred to this area by the Yahara
River, this park will provide a great community gathering place
The approved operating budget is what determines the for concerts, outdoor exercise events, and socializing. Aiming
amount of tax dollars or tax levy needed for city operations to provide year-round activities at Grand Crossing, the City
in the coming year. The tax levy is what determines the will also operate a public outdoor ice rink, called the “Monona
amount of property taxes property owners are billed to Bank RiverRink” sponsored in part by Monona Bank. The
cover those expenses. City looks forward to working with the Riverfront Developer,
Galway Development Corporation, to complete the final phase
The city council, staff and I are committed to controlling
of the project, a 140-unit apartment building, in 2020.
spending and general obligation borrowing, responsibly
borrowing to invest in worthwhile development and As part of our redevelopment of the triangle area, the
maintaining a healthy fund balance. We take our fiscal City has also rebuilt the portion of Bridge Road between
management duties seriously while also attempting to meet Winnequah Road and Broadway, which included a resurfacing
the needs of the Monona community. Given all that, I think of the bridge and installing larger capacity stormwater
Monona residents get a good return for their dollar. infrastructure to handle larger 100-year rain events, like what
was experienced in the summer of 2018. We know that the
construction work over the past few years has meant some
inconveniences and traffic headaches, but we believe the results
will set us up for years to come.
We look forward to what the future brings for the riverfront
area. Come check it out!
Bryan Gadow, City Administrator
Winter 2019 / Spring 2020 3
MONONA
City Hall
ELECTIONS: NEW VOTERS AND RESIDENTS, PLEASE NOTE:
It’s a good idea to register to vote or update your
2020 will be an exciting year for our country and our city –
voter information as early as possible before the next
we will be electing our next president in November. In
election. Registering at the polling place takes much longer
April, Monona will elect three alderpersons to two-year
than online, by mail, or in person at City Hall prior to the
terms and our municipal judge to a four-year term, and I
election. Remember to enclose a copy or bring proof of
anticipate voter turnout all year to be very high – which we
residence, such as a driver license or utility bill, that contains
LOVE to see!
your current name and current Monona address.
We are excited to announce we will use
A quick reminder about Voter ID: At the polling place,
Badger Books, the electronic poll books
or when voting by absentee ballot in City Hall, you are
developed by the Wisconsin Elections
required to show photo ID. A driver license serves this
Commission. The Badger Books are wirelessly
purpose. Your photo ID does not have to have your current
connected to communicate with each other
Monona address on it, but it must be unexpired or expired
and are not connected to the Internet. There
within two years of the last general election (November 6,
are multiple layers of encryption to keep the system secure
2018). Other documents can serve as photo ID as well,
which the Wisconsin Elections Commission continually
such as a passport. Further information is available at
updates and improves.
myvote.wi.gov.
The voter check-in process is much the same as it always
was but will be faster and more efficient. You can go to VOTERS, ESPECIALLY NEW
any line and state your name and address. The election RESIDENTS, PLEASE READ!
inspectors will find you within the system and verify your Special interest groups mail voter
voter ID. Then you will sign the screen with your finger, registration and absentee ballot
a voter number will print out, and you’ll be given a ballot application forms that look like they
right at the check-in table. originate from the City Clerk’s office.
If you need to register to vote, or you have changed Your clerk does not send these! We only mail documents
your name or address within Monona, you will be that you request. These groups send pre-filled forms that
directed to a Badger Book station more dedicated to that are incomplete or incorrect and don’t clearly explain the
process. If you are at the wrong polling location, you will requirements to register or get an absentee ballot. The
be directed to the correct location. Badger Books will also Clerk has to respond to every one of these, which delays the
be used for absentee ballot processing at the polling place. process, and then you have to respond back as well, causing
We have one request from you: the February 18 Spring us both confusion, frustration, and unnecessary work.
Primary will be our first time using this new equipment,
so please be patient with your election inspectors!
Monona City Council Alderperson Molly Grupe Alderperson Nancy Moore
The Monona City Council 4910 Shore Acres Rd. 4205 Winnequah Rd.
meets the first and third mgrupe@ci.monona.wi.us nmoore@ci.monona.wi.us
Monday of each month at
the Monona Public Library
in the Municipal Room at
7:00 pm. For questions Alderperson Andrew Kitslaar Alderperson Kathy Thomas
about the Council or to be 4514 Midmoor Rd. 5903 Winnequah Rd.
put on the agenda, please akitslaar@ci.monona.wi.us kthomas@ci.monona.wi.us
call 222-2525.
Alderperson Jennifer Kuhr Alderperson Doug Wood
6103 Queens Way 5304 Schluter Rd.
jkuhr@ci.monona.wi.us dwood@ci.monona.wi.us
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There are four elections in 2020, and you can rest assured 2020 ELECTION DATES
your mailbox will be full of these mailings. Please ignore
Spring Primary – February 18
each and every one of them, except as a reminder to register
to vote. Use the link below or contact your Clerk. We want Spring Election – April 7
to get you properly registered and ready to vote as soon as Partisan Primary – August 11
possible!
General Election – November 3
Further information on all things election-related is available
from the Wisconsin Elections Commission at myvote.wi.gov,
on the City’s website at MyMonona.com/elections,
by calling the City Clerk’s office at 608-222-2525,
or by emailing us at jandrusz@ci.monona.wi.us or
ahouser@ci.monona.wi.us.
Thank you, and see you on Election Day!
BOARD OF REVIEW:
If you think your property assessment is in error or have questions about the valuation process,
please be sure to watch for information regarding Open Book and Board of Review, the processes
which allow you to formally contest your property assessment. The dates for Open Book and
Board of Review, along with instructions on how the process works, are published in a notice in
The Herald-Independent in March. This notice is also posted at the Library, Community Center,
City Hall, and on MyMonona.com. Follow the directions on your Notice of Changed Assessment
to schedule an Open Book appointment. This is where you have the opportunity to meet with an assessor face-to-face to
discuss your concerns. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome at Open Book, you may contact the City Clerk by 48 hours –
including weekends and holidays – prior to the Board of Review hearing to be put on the schedule of appearances to contest
your assessment. Further information for property owners is available from the Department of Revenue at
https://www.revenue.wi.gov/individuals/index.html or on the City’s website at MyMonona.com.
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Winter 2019 / Spring 2020 5
Pu blic Works
2020 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
• McKenna Road, from Dean Avenue to just south of • The Winnequah Road Bridge to Pirate Island is
Greenway Road, will be reconstructed with new water scheduled to be replaced in the summer of 2020. Work
main, sanitary sewer main, storm sewer main, new road includes relocating the water main from under the
bed and asphalt street, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. current bridge to below the bottom of the channel and
Work is expected to begin in the Spring of 2020. replacing the entire bridge structure. Approaches on
• In coordination with Dane County Highway each side of the bridge will be reconstructed as well. One
Department, the last stretch of Monona Drive, from lane will be open for residents to come and go during
Broadway to the Beltline, is tentatively scheduled to be construction.
reconstructed in 2020. Along with other miscellaneous • The City has increased funding in its street tree removal
items, work includes replacing the roadbed and repaving program to account for the increase in dying ash trees
with asphalt, and spot replacement of curb and gutter as due to the effects from the emerald ash borer. There are
needed. The Broadway/Monona Drive intersection will more than 500 ash street trees in the city, and we saw a
be repaved as part of this project. significant decline in ash trees from 2018 to 2019. We
• The Water Utility is scheduled to begin water meter expect the same for 2020 and future years. Staff and
replacements in 2020 when we will upgrade to a smart private contractors assisting the City will continue to
meter reading program. With the new smart program, remove dead or dying trees in the street terrace. Crews
meters can be read from City Hall at any time and will then follow up at a later date to remove stumps
residents can gain access to their water meter readings and restore the landscape. Where feasible, the City will
through the Eye On Water Application. This will allow replant trees to fill in the open spaces. The City has an
residents to track their water usage and also give us inventory of ash trees and is monitoring their health.
the ability to detect leaks in real time. The City will However, if you have an ash tree in your street terrace
complete the meter change-outs with the assistance of which declines suddenly or becomes a safety hazard,
Hydrocorp, a private contractor who specializes in meter please inform the City at 222-2525.
replacements, cross connection control and backflow
prevention, water system surveys and
regulatory compliance.
In the coming months more information on these projects will be posted on MyMonona.com,
published in The Herald Independent, or relayed through direct mailings or door pamphlets.
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TIPS & GUIDELINES FOR WINTER SNOW PREVENT FROZEN WATER PIPES
When you see the snow plows out, please stay back about Are you leaving Wisconsin for the winter or going on
50 feet. Snow plows are big and tricky to maneuver, and an extended vacation? If so, do you have a plan in place
they generate flying snow and salt off the plow and salt for your home’s water pipes to prevent freeze-ups and
spreader. Be patient and don’t pass a plow on the right side. broken pipes? If you plan to be gone for the winter, it’s
recommended that your water be turned off and your
Our public works crew strives to be efficient with snow
home’s plumbing be properly winterized by a professional.
removal in order to provide the best possible service for
your tax dollars. So that crews can clear the most snow in General Winter Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Damage:
the least amount of time, we ask that you consider
• Turn off the water to your outside hose bib.
the following:
• Properly insulate water pipes in unheated areas such
• Please remove your vehicle from the street during and as garages or crawl spaces.
after a snow storm. Crews plow from curb to curb, so
having to plow around a parked car requires that the • Locate your water meter and make sure the area
plow return at a later time to clear that spot. Also, please is heated.
avoid parking your car in front of your driveway or at the • Make sure the valves by your meter are functional.
very end of your driveway opening. This also requires Exercise the valves on occasion.
the plow operator to come back at a later time to clear
• Fit exposed pipes with black foam insulation.
snow on the street in front of your driveway.
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to
• Please don’t blow or shovel snow from your driveway
circulate around water pipes.
or sidewalk into the street. The street may provide a
convenient location for your snow; however, it requires
another trip from the snow plow operator to clear the
snow from the street. This is also a violation of City
Ordinance, so you may receive a citation.
• As a reminder, residents and businesses are required to
clear snow from the sidewalk and cross walk openings in
their terrace area within 24 hours after a snowfall.
BE SALT WISE – REDUCE WINTER SALT USE
The City of Monona does not have a “bare pavement”
policy when it comes to snow plowing and keeping
the streets clear of snow and ice. The goal of our plow
operators is to clear the road with the plow blades first and ADOPT A STORM DRAIN – IN WINTER
salt only when needed to assist with removing hard pack
Not only should curbside catch basins be kept clear in the
snow and ice. Crews use salt on hills, curves, bridges and
spring and summer to avoid street flooding, they need to
intersections when needed but try to avoid salting the long
be kept open during the winter months as well. During the
stretches of City streets when possible. You may have seen
past few years, we have seen 2–3 rain storms each winter.
white lines on the streets just before a predicted snow fall.
Curbside catch basins that are plugged with snow may
This is a salt brine mixture applied by plow operators prior
result in local street flooding, making it more hazardous
to the snow fall in order to prevent icing. This practice is
for motorists, especially if that water later freezes. Adopting
safer for the environment because it reduces the amount of
your neighborhood catch basin by keeping it clear from
chlorides from snow melt runoff entering our local lakes and
snow will help drain water off City streets during winter rain
rivers. It also reduces the amount of road rock salt used and
events. DPW crews appreciate your assistance. For more
can be less expensive than road salt application.
information, visit mymonona.com/adopt-a-storm-drain.
Residents can help as well by reducing the amount of salt
used on driveways and sidewalks. Shoveling early and often HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION
will help to prevent hard pack snow on your driveway and The City of Monona will collect holiday trees during the
walkways. How much salt should you use? According week of January 13, 2020 only.
to Salt Wise, a 12-ounce cup of salt is enough to treat a
20-foot-long driveway or 10 feet of sidewalk. Want to learn • All trees must be at the curb prior to 7:00 a.m. on
more? Visit www.saltwise.com. Monday, January 13.
• Please be sure to have all lights and decorations removed
from the tree.
• Trees should not be wrapped in plastic.
• Trees that do not have all items removed, or trees that are
buried in the snow, cannot be collected.
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SPRING LEAF COLLECTION IN APRIL
The City of Monona Public Works Department will collect
spring leaves in the month of April. To ensure that the
vacuum trucks can access your leaves, please note the
following requirements:
• Place leaves at the curbside terrace (not in the street or
gutter) in rows no wider than three to four feet.
• Avoid placing leaves near sign posts, mailboxes, tree
trunks, parked cars, or other obstacles.
• Do not mix trash, brush, or other yard waste with
your leaves.
• Leaf collection is not done by district; trucks circulate the
City collecting leaves all month. Trucks will not collect
leaves after May 1.
PROPER Placement IMPROPER Placement
Residents who wish to bag their leaves can dispose of
them by taking them to the yard waste compost facility TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION
located at the south end of the Public Works Garage along
The City contracts with Advanced Disposal for garbage
Edna Taylor Parkway. At the compost facility, leaves must
collection on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week, and
be emptied out of bags or other containers and into the
recycling services every other week, also on Tuesdays
dumpsters. The facility opens for the season in early April.
and Wednesdays. If you’re new to Monona, please visit
STREET LIGHT OUT? MyMonona.com or call City Hall at 222-2525 for more
information on this service.
Is there a neighborhood street light that is burned out,
doesn’t turn off, or is flickering? You can report a street As a reminder to City residents, City Ordinance prohibits
light problem by visiting the MG&E website at the the placement of trash and recycling carts in the street. To
following link: prevent cart damage, all carts should be placed in the terrace
area or on your driveway approach. Should a cart need to
www.mge.com/safety-outages/street-light.htm. be replaced, the cost for a new cart is $65. Lids and wheels
can be replaced by public works staff at no charge. Call
LANDSCAPE WORKERS NEEDED
222-2525 to coordinate needed repairs.
Temporary Part Time Openings, Public Works Department
The Public Works Department is seeking 3 seasonal part- 2020 WATER SYSTEM FLUSHING PROGRAM
time landscape workers to maintain the boulevards and The City of Monona Water Utility will conduct its semi-
street sign landscape areas on Monona Drive, Broadway annual water system flushing program in the months of
Avenue, and other public works areas in 2020. Depending May/June, and again in September/October. The flushing
on the availability of the chosen applicants, these positions of the water system consists of discharging water through
will begin in late spring and work through late summer. The each of the City’s 460 hydrants, and it takes approximately
positions require 30–40 hours per week; typical hours are four weeks to complete. As we get closer to the months of
Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., but some flexibility May and September, please watch for more information in
in hours will be considered. Duties include cutting grass, The Herald-Independent and on MyMonona.com.
planting and maintaining flower beds and trees, and
pulling weeds. The wage range is $13–$14.50 per hour. The flushing program, part of the ongoing operation and
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a valid maintenance of the water system, is designed to help prevent
Wisconsin driver’s license. A formal job announcement will a buildup of mineral deposits in the water mains and boost
be posted in early 2020 on the City’s website at MyMonona. water circulation through areas where circulation is at a
com/jobs. 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 flushing has occurred. This does not cause
any adverse health problems, and the discoloration subsides
quickly. Residents are encouraged to run their COLD
water tap nearest to the water meter for a short period of
time until it runs clear following the system flushing in their
neighborhood.
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April April 6 April 13 April 20 April 27 Winter 2019 / Spring 2020Pu blic Safety
MONONA FIRE DEPARTMENT COLD WEATHER REMINDERS
Soon it will be 2020, and with the beginning of a brand new year, the Monona Fire Department would like to
remind you of some important safety tips that will help ensure that 2020 is a happy and healthy year for everyone.
SMOKE DETECTORS FIREPLACE SAFETY
No matter what time of year it is, it’s a proven fact that Winter is the best time of year to enjoy the fireplaces in our
smoke detectors save lives and need to be well maintained homes, but those cozy, glowing fires can cause problems
in order to operate properly in case of a fire. During the if chimneys and fireboxes aren’t cared for properly. Have
winter months, when we tend to use our fireplaces and your chimney inspected on an annual basis so when the
space heaters more, smoke and heat detectors are especially temperatures drop, you’ll be able to enjoy your fireplace
important. In the event of a fire, your smoke detectors give without worry. Always use a screen in front of the fireplace
you valuable time to escape unharmed. Make sure you to prevent embers from reaching combustible materials.
have detectors in every bedroom and on every level of your Remove fireplace or woodstove ashes when the firebox gets
home. We recommend that you test your detectors and full, and place them in a metal container with a tight-fitting
replace batteries on a regular schedule. Daylight savings lid. The container needs to be stored on a non-combustible
time begins on March 8, 2020 at 2:00 am. It’s a great time surface away from any items that can ignite. When the
to check your detector batteries for another year! weather is cold, it’s easy to become complacent and put
ashes in a plain trashcan or in the garage, but this can have
COLD WEATHER / ICE SAFETY serious consequences. Finally, don’t forget to keep matches
Wisconsin weather can be extreme and changeable. We talk and lighters out of the hands of children.
about water safety in the summer months, but in the winter
and early spring, we need to think about ice safety. We SPACE HEATERS
have some great natural resources in Monona. The lagoon Space heaters are another concern in the colder months.
and Lake Monona offer us the opportunity for ice fishing, They are commonly used to provide supplemental heating,
exploring and more, so it’s vital that we use good judgment but unfortunately, space heaters can increase the risks of fire
when venturing out onto the ice. Observe these safety and electric shock if not used properly. Statistics from the
precautions, and you’ll enjoy every minute of our National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) indicate that
cold weather. December, January and February are the leading months
for home heating fires. Make sure to follow these easy
• If you’re going to be ice fishing or wandering out on any
safety tips.
frozen body of water, make sure you leave information
about your plans with someone, including where you • Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and
intend to go and when you’ll be back. space heaters.
• Wear a personal flotation device and never go out alone. • Make sure your space heaters are placed far enough from
• Dress for the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia. things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture,
clothing, mattresses or bedding.
• Be extremely cautious when you traverse ice near river
mouths, bridges, islands and any moving water, as ice • And make sure to turn space heaters off when people
tends to be much thinner in these locations. leave the room or go to sleep. Just remember,
“space heaters need space!”
• Carry a safety line in case you or someone with you falls
through the ice.
• And have a cell phone with you to call for help should
you need it.
10 City of Monona | 608.222.2525 | www.mymonona.comNEWS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
A friendly reminder to lock your car doors and remove
valuables from your car EVERY night!
I know you’ve heard this reminder before, but we are
continuing to take reports of thefts from vehicles, stolen
vehicles, and residential burglaries. In most instances, the
burglars gained access to the vehicle because it was left
unlocked. Once inside the vehicle, burglars then also had
access to a spare key or fob which was left in the vehicle. In
the cases where there were no keys in the vehicle, the garage
door opener was present, which allowed access to the house
and the keys.
What was once an occasional occurrence has now become a
year-round problem. There are organized gangs of thieves
who have nothing better to do than cruise through your
neighborhood looking for likely targets. And they are
cruising through Monona neighborhoods. Seeing a car
parked in a garage with the door open is like hitting the
jackpot for these crooks.
This is an all-too-common problem that can be prevented
by simply locking up your stuff!
Officer Officer Officer
Andrew Hoffman James Reiter Jesse Mashak
On a happier note, we’ve had a few changes on the
department in the last year, and we’ve been able to hire
two new officers. One position replaced an officer who
resigned for employment elsewhere, and the other position
was authorized by the City Council to increase staffing to 21
full-time officers in 2019. Our new officers are Jesse Mashak
and Andrew Hoffman. Jesse is in the Marine Corp Reserves
and grew up in Sun Prairie. Andrew comes to us from the
Town of Madison Police Department, with just over 2 years’
experience. On a sad note, we’re losing our Community
Relations Officer Jim Reiter. Jim has been a police officer
with the MOPD since 2008; prior to that he was a Deputy
with the Dane County Sheriff’s Department. Jim has
accepted a full-time position as the Administrative Captain
on the McFarland Fire Department. Jim will be missed, but
we wish him well in this new profession.
On a final note, don’t hesitate to call us if you see suspicious
activity. Many crimes are solved only because “someone saw
something and said something.”
Chief Walter Ostrenga
Monona Police Department
Winter 2019 / Spring 2020 11Sustaina bility
MONONA SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS REPORT
100% Clean Energy Resolution Monona Energy Efficiency Facility Upgrades
The Monona City Council approved a resolution that Monona retrofitted or replaced existing fluorescent
affirmed its commitment to achieve 100% clean electricity lights with LED lights in City Hall, the Library, and the
use by 2030. Currently Monona’s electricity use is Community Center. The project cut costs by approximately
produced from 22% renewable sources. For more data on 60% per light replaced over the entirety of the project. In
the City’s sustainability progress, check out the Sustainable all the project will save around $1,200 per year in electricity
Monona Dashboard on the City’s website at mymonona. costs.
com/dashboard.
Monona Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Plan
Resident Energy Survey Monona’s City Council approved the City’s first-ever
Monona’s Sustainability Committee performed a Resident Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements plan. The plan
Energy Survey in the spring. The survey was used to gather recommends improvements for engineering, enforcement,
input from the community about their household energy encouragement, education, and evaluation as it pertains to
efficiency practices and to gauge interest in residential-scale pedestrian and bike safety. The goal of the plan is to provide
solar electricity generation. Of the 304 respondents, over safer, more well-connected pedestrian and bicycle corridors
96% of residents listed better home energy efficiency as a in Monona. “Bike Monona” t-shirts are available at City
priority, 85% stated that using a higher renewable energy Hall – come get one!
mix should be a priority, and 87% believed that the City
of Monona should be investing in energy efficiency and
renewable energy. The rest of the results of this survey
can be found on Monona’s sustainability webpage at
WE ARE PLANNING TO DO MORE!
mymonona.com/sustainability. Anti-Idling Technology
National Night Out: Sustainability Showcase Monona’s City Council approved a budget item to install
anti-idling technology in one of the City’s police cruisers.
Monona’s Sustainability Committee hosted a table at the
Instead of having to keep the vehicle running to charge the
National Night Out celebration in August to reach out to
battery and allow the computer systems to stay connected
the community and build awareness around sustainability
to the network, the cruiser will be able to shut off without
and energy efficiency. During the event they distributed
losing connection by supporting a bare bones system while
over 80 LED bulbs to residents and encouraged community
turned off.
members to do more to save energy and better our
environment. Monona Energy Campaign
MadiSUN Residential Group Buy Monona’s Sustainability Committee will be rolling out
a community-wide energy campaign in 2020. The
Monona bought into RENEW’s MadiSUN Group Buy
campaign is aimed at raising awareness for energy efficiency
Solar program. The program allows for residents to pool
and renewable energy possibilities for both businesses
resources in order to install residential scale solar projects.
and residents. The Committee will participate at many
The City plans to participate again in 2020. Contact
community events and offer resources to residents to assist
Heather with RENEW if you are interested in participating
with home renovation projects and environmentally healthy
or would like more information –https://madisunsolar.
habits around energy efficiency.
com/group-buy-for-homes/ .
The Sustainability Committee meets regularly on the second
Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at City Hall. For questions
or to be put on the agenda, please contact Brad Bruun.
Brad Bruun, Project Manager, bbruun@ci.monona.wi.us
12 City of Monona | 608.222.2525 | www.mymonona.comFacility Energy Efficiency Upgrades, 3.0
Monona is planning for phase 3 of energy efficiency
upgrades at multiple facilities. We’ll see more LED and
HVAC upgrades before 2019 is over. In 2020, we’ll bring LEND LAKE MONONA
LED lighting upgrades to Monona’s Public Works Garage
that will not only increase energy efficiency by up to 50% YOUR HELPING HAND
for lighting, but will also increase the safety for crews
performing maintenance and work inside the garage space,
ADOPT A STORM DRAIN TODAY
which is currently very poorly lit.
ONLY RAIN DOWN THE STORM DRAIN
Monona Grove School District Sustainability Taskforce FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT BRAD BRUUN
Cooperation MONONA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
bbruun@ci.monona.wi.us OR 608-222-2525
Monona’s Sustainability Committee will be working with
the newly formed MGSD Sustainability Taskforce to
plan a possible Renewable Energy Rider project, energy ADOPT A STORM DRAIN PROGRAM
efficiency projects, and possibly a shared solar project – aka a
Stormwater runoff is the primary source of water pollution.
Community Solar Garden. Stay tuned!
Storm drains are the entry points for stormwater pollution
Monona Earth Day Clean Sweep and E-Cycling Event into local waterways. Stormwater runoff carries tons of
nutrients to nearby waterways, including phosphorus and
It is possible that Monona will hold a Clean Sweep/
nitrogen coming from decaying leaf and other organic
E-Cycling event around Earth Day 2020. What’s Clean
debris. Controlling this pollution and preventing it from
Sweep and E-Cycling you ask? Well it’s just the coolest,
reaching lakes and streams is incredibly important. For
most useful event ever, that’s what! Bring your old
instance, one pound of dissolved phosphorus can feed 500
electronics you don’t use, like, or need anymore, pay $10,
pounds of algae. You can help prevent this from happening
dump it all in a dumpster, and feel that sensation of letting
by adopting a storm drain near you and keeping the street
go of outdated clutter! Stay tuned!
gutter and drains clear of yard waste, garbage, and leaves.
For more info: For more information on adopting a drain, visit mymonona.
http://www.danecountycleansweep.com/household. com/Adopt-a-Storm-Drain, or contact Project Manager
Brad Bruun, bbruun@ci.monona.wi.us/608-222-2525.
RENEW MONONA RELAUNCH: ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES NOW ELIGIBLE
The Renew Monona program successfully relaunched in mid-July with a strong level of interest from the local community.
The program offers qualified homeowners, or perspective homeowners, down payment assistance, as well as financing for
home efficiency upgrades and major rehab projects. The program recognizes that these improvements may be necessary
to improve the quality, functionality, affordability, and attractiveness of homes in Monona. Renew Monona allows eligible
homeowners to make these improvements through competitive loan terms.
Funds are in the form of a 50% matching low-interest loan, with the amount determined by the category of project that is
proposed. The program is funded through a 1-year extension to a Tax Increment District and administered by the City of
Monona Community Development Authority (CDA). All homeowners living in the City of Monona are eligible, and there
are no age or income restrictions. Eligibility is defined by the assessed value of the home, which must be less than or equal to
120% of the median sales price of residential property in Monona.
A new addition to the program for 2019 is the inclusion of renewable energy improvements such as solar panels. This allows
for the purchase and installation of renewable energy technologies that are climate-friendly and offer utility savings. A recent
City of Monona residential energy survey showed that 65% of respondents who have not invested in renewable energy have
been discouraged by the upfront cost of doing so.
The City of Monona CDA has already reviewed and approved the first application since the relaunch for a home remodel.
Interested homeowners can find more information and download application materials from the City’s website at
www.mymonona.com/378/Renew-Monona-Loan-Program.
Want to participate in future sustainability happenings? Find us on Facebook and we will keep you updated!
If you have not already subscribed, “Like” Sustainable Monona, City of Monona – A Bike Friendly Community,
or Monona Sustainability Committee Facebook pages! Regular updates are posted to the Sustainable Monona
page and we like being liked!
Winter 2019 / Spring 2020 13Monona Commu nity Media
Monona Community Media is a dynamic organization Find Monona Community Media at the following locations:
encompassing both a low-power radio station (98.7FM
98.7FM WVMO – The Voice of Monona
WVMO-The Voice of Monona), community access
television (Charter Spectrum & AT&T U-Verse), YouTube Listen online @ www.wvmo.fm and @ www.mymonona.com
channel and social media outlets. Monona Community Media (MCM) television channels:
Through a strong partnership with the Monona Grove Charter Spectrum – Channel 990
School District, Monona Community Media enriches AT&T U-Verse – Channel 99
the lives of high school students through advising and Monona Community Media YouTube Channel
mentoring the high school Audio/Visual Club (AV Club).
https://www.youtube.com/user/MononaTV
The AV Club serves the Monona community through the
recording and broadcasting of many high school and city
events, including City Council meetings, Plan Commission Don’t forget to subscribe!
meetings, Monona Grove School Board meetings, high
school sports, fine arts programs, and high school daily
morning announcements. The club also assists high school
faculty and staff with audio and visual support.
If you’d like to become a volunteer for 98.7FM WVMO–
The Voice of Monona, please email our volunteer and events
coordinator, Becca Reynolds @ Friendsofwvmo@gmail.com.
Want to find out what song you heard on WVMO? Go to
www.mymonona.com, click on “Community Media” and
then click on “WVMO Playlists.”
State of Mind!
14 City of Monona | 608.222.2525 | www.mymonona.comWVMO PROGRAMMING WEEKLY SCHEDULE
THE BOOK & THE SPADE: GORDON GOVIER
8 AM This unique news and interview program reports on the latest discoveries and developments in Biblical Archaeology. The only new facts about the Bible
and the Biblical world come from archaeology. Tune in for backgrounders on the Bible with Monona radio veteran Gordon Govier.
5 PM GREAT SONGS, GREAT SINGERS & BIG BANDS: ROD PERRY
TRADITIONAL JAZZ WITH THE LICHTFELD’S: DICK & MARI ANNE LICHTFELD
6 PM
A survey of traditional Dixieland Jazz with former the Monona mayor and first lady.
SUNDAY DOWN HOME DAIRYLAND: RICK MARCH
7 PM Polka music extraordinaire! All things polka, beer and fun! Dive into the world of traditional polka and other ethnic music and learn about the great
musical heritage of the Midwest.
MY FAIR LADIES: AMELIA SPEIGHT & SUE CARR
8 PM
Join this mother and daughter team for a program dedicated to Broadway musicals... and lots of fun!
GO DEEP: BRUCE RAVE
10 PM This uptempo and melodic all-new music show scans the worldwide indie radar for the most important current tunes. Expect to hear new tunes from
artists you know, and get turned on to some newbies too.
THE BRITISH INVASION AND BEYOND: JIM GUNDERSEN
6 PM Enjoy British music from the Invasion bands of the 1960s to more recent music up to 1990. Jim plays lots of British guitar legends and hopes you learn
MONDAY some things you didn’t know.
7 PM LYRICAL ADOLESCENCE: CELIA
DRIVE SWEDE SAID: KIRK SWENSON
4 PM Like a great mixtape from your friend that you listen to again and again, the 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.
THE GOOD KIND: MARCUS JOHAN
TUESDAY 6 PM This show focuses on vinyl recordings, exploring a variety of musical genres including, blues, rock, funk, jazz and more. “There are two kinds of music, the
good and the bad. I play the good kind.” - Louis Armstrong
SING IT SISTER! MARY HUELSBECK
7 PM Everything from rock and pop to soul, classic country, R&B, and even some comedy now and then. You’ll hear the whole album – the hit songs, the
forgotten gems, and the songs that maybe should be forgotten. Along the way, you’ll also find out a little bit about the album and the artist.
PROG ROCK HOUR: FRED SPERRY
5 PM This show highlights the Progressive Rock genre playing classic 60s/70s Prog rock bands such as Genesis, Pink Floyd and Yes; current day Prog artists like
Anathema, Marillion and Porcupine Tree, including Progressive Metal bands like Dream Theater and Rush.
SAVAGE RADIO: SCOTT SAVAGE
7 PM While rock and roll, power pop and British Invasion music from the ‘60s through ‘90s remain the foundation, you can also expect detours into the serious funk,
WEDNESDAY
expressive jazz, hypnotic electronica, cosmic prog rock and more, personally handpicked. It will be blissfully melodic and beautifully loud. Join in the fun!
THIS WEEK IN MUSIC HISTORY: JEFF PERRY
Join Jeff Perry as he remembers musical milestones from the week, including classic releases, chart toppers and interesting events. Also the week’s
8 PM
musical birthdays are celebrated, and there’s always a spotlight on The Beatles. Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, David Bowie, T.Rex, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn,
Laurie Anderson, REM, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, The Coasters... you never know what you’re going to hear.
9.8.7 COUNTDOWN TO COUNTRY: JODY MCCANN
10 AM
Explore some roots, “old time,” local and classic country music.
NIC AT NIGHT: NIC ALEXANDER
7 PM Featuring a wide variety of rock and soul from the 1950s through present day, the show is often presented thematically, with broadcasts showcasing
everything from horns to handclaps.
THURSDAY OLD DOG, NEW MUSIC: MATT EIDSON
9 PM Indie, UK, ‘80s, ‘90s, punk, b-sides. It’s music that you probably missed when it came out, but need to hear. Guided by Voices, The Long Winters, Pinback,
Alt-J, Savages, Arcwelder, Mudhoney, Beach House, Metz & Michael Kiwanuka are just a few artists you’ll hear on this show.
THE BLUE NOTE JAZZ HOUR: ERIC HARTZ
11 PM Jazz from the original Blue Note label from 1951–1967. Blue Note Records was an American Jazz label pioneering Jazz genres of Bebop, Hard bop, Avant-
Garde, and Free Jazz styles.
MIDNIGHT VINYL: JOE MARTIN
FRIDAY MIDNIGHT Joe Martin plays classic vinyl LPs and original 45s from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Each week he 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.
BACK IN THE DAY: JOHNNY RASTA (SHIVERS)
10 AM A history of funky music takes listeners on a trip to discover and celebrate classic soul tunes. Each week, the former club DJ works on a different theme to
both entertain and enlighten others to the stories behind this memorable music.
SATURDAY
REMEMBERING RADIO: PAUL CARGILL
5 PM This show takes a listen to some of the great radio broadcasts of the past. Years before television, radio had been 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.
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