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Staff explained the proposed change replaces ambiguous language in Chapter 3-81 (paragraphs 3 and 4(k)(3)) with clearer language stating the yard-waste site is for city residents only and that businesses, landscape contractors and nonresidents are prohibited. Staff said the clarification reflects current practice in many municipalities and helps prevent businesses or out-of-town contractors from offloading material at the city facility, which would shift processing and disposal costs onto local ratepayers.

Enforcement currently relies on camera monitoring and Police Department follow-up; staff reported that when commercial vehicles are identified, PD requires them to remove illegally deposited material or face citation. During discussion a committee member asked about the effect on small business owners who personally generate yard waste from their property; staff said that the ordinance language and enforcement approach is standard in other Wisconsin municipalities and that such edge cases can be reviewed by council/attorney if needed.

The committee approved recommending the ordinance amendment to the City Council. Staff and the city attorney will finalize the exact ordinance text and enforcement procedures before council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Works Committee - June 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved recommending an amendment to the city’s solid-waste ordinance to make the municipal yard-waste facility available to City of Monona residents only and to prohibit businesses, landscape contractors and nonresidents from using the site.","taxTitle","Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin","taxId",70921,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6190813,"Committee recommends 20% sanitary sewer rate increase; cites MMSD charges and rising debt costs",1741,3610000,5351000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5040224-8dfa75b3fbd445c40380438911813179&start=3610&end=5351","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5040224-8dfa75b3fbd445c40380438911813179/thumbnail_3610000.jpg","/articles/6190813/Monona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Committee-recommends-20-sanitary-sewer-rate-increase-cites-MMSD-charges-and-rising-debt-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190813-8789f13dcd381786eae46351fb1d4aba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189612&Signature=mnZaLul1zTi67WWJfEaomG1yybJ57xXccqXx2W9cMVS34~DkcjjUrmHZCLCxIn39Kj-vUKv1f4u06F12Xdj6pTpbY9wjE8rIg4VtOEvou5Fs3fviX6GxJZ4CBXvQd1mcjFGF9XLCkkBryOCqF2epLA1LXquAXbOyzp5fDaoIBuhC1jNMWWBTE7Dfbs9lN-VXZnDuzIslAS0Nm7inmJpkI4UOXBaKRkyBwICC6ZKIpsgPJSgJpJrwUWOIurZQMlfp-RrLDfoWaf-NEnQGIcp8ceZzudLehTr-ihAyI7yfu0mORqCvgdeeE4wXCXGNXIEXQ5OMBo2xVZfONdvXgPr7~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee recommended that the City Council approve a 20% increase in sanitary sewer rates, citing large and unpredictable cost increases levied by the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), recent increases in the city’s debt service, and the need to meet a required debt-service coverage ratio.

Mark, the presenter on the item, told the committee that MMSD charges have been rising and that the city must keep revenues at least 1.25 times its debt-service requirement to meet bond covenants. Mark said MMSD’s recent bills “are killing us right now,” noting a year-over-year jump that contributed to a loss in the sewer fund. He said staff expect annual increases from MMSD on the order of roughly $80,000–$100,000 in the near term and that the city’s recent capital projects and higher interest costs have increased principal-and-interest obligations.

Staff presented a multi-factor rationale: (1) elevated MMSD charges (billing and flow allocations beyond the city’s control), (2) higher principal-and-interest payments after recent borrowing for pump-station and other upgrades, and (3) flat or slightly declining local usage (which reduces revenue growth). To preserve the utility’s debt-service coverage and to maintain sewer-fund solvency, staff proposed a 20% rate increase and suggested the committee consider deferring certain capital projects if MMSD charges come in higher than projected.

Committee members asked for clearer itemization of MMSD charges, and staff said city administrators are actively following MMSD budget documents and regional discussions; staff offered to provide additional billing and flow data for committee and council review. The committee voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the 20% sanitary sewer rate increase and directed staff to prepare public information explaining the drivers of the increase, including MMSD charges.","Faced with rising charges from the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District and higher debt-service requirements, staff proposed and the committee recommended a 20% increase to sanitary sewer rates to meet required debt-coverage ratios and fund planned upgrades.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6190817,"Panel backs preliminary design work for Southtown Drive roundabout and pavement replacement",1879,1702000,3581000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5040224-8dfa75b3fbd445c40380438911813179&start=1702&end=3581","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5040224-8dfa75b3fbd445c40380438911813179/thumbnail_1702000.jpg","/articles/6190817/Monona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Panel-backs-preliminary-design-work-for-Southtown-Drive-roundabout-and-pavement-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190817-694f0a4f03566c65b87222c4b4e9f6fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189612&Signature=nvOvc9VuuUg2fuc1nxZ5DueyOVKm8YMydBhkZ8LgPFfvMULeF1QZlhLI8uZrX6v~hn433dgpHn~UJ99Vs6NOLEeimgKnUzI~1OWVTM0AClJOVIarfik3~EtjE685qKJ4KWifzqOTkweFyj6D8Fbw7N4CYRMsftpbBYMu9PAsXQA7W2hhGxhqptNLdUcmfToL64iNuOTLPW4FM2ifoK98lT1EjfVcj3l~~mInoGiPKYgYk3BJL8Uv4gnjIz8R4UXp70AEAMIeM5rWh4Fr00DegTJCICiYa3cUd8PSNW0-8pHUvwM2VYoZ8e4w38~Y0STjnKNhD-3ukLS42YfgzTacxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee voted to advance preliminary engineering for improvements at the Southtown Drive roundabout and surrounding pavement, endorsing the concept for inclusion in the upcoming capital budget and directing staff to continue design work and DOT coordination.

John (lead engineer, Strand Associates) and Kyle Henderson (traffic modeling) presented modeling and site work. Janice Lawrence of Strand Associates described a recommended “modified single-lane” roundabout that retains two southbound approach lanes that merge to a single lane through most of the circle; the concept narrows portions of the outside concrete and adjusts curb lines to channelize drivers and reduce confusion. Lawrence said the modified single-lane option “functioned best for the modeling” compared with a full dual-lane roundabout given right-of-way constraints.

Engineers reported traffic counts showing about 800 vehicles heading southbound into the roundabout and roughly 220 vehicles that currently make a U-turn to return to Royal Avenue; adding a southbound left-turn relief at Royal could remove a substantial portion of that turning movement and reduce roundabout volume during construction and long term. The panel discussed the left-turn option’s proximity to state highway ramps and agreed staff must confer with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) during final design.

The concept also calls for pavement work: removing existing concrete pavement and concrete crosswalks north of the exit and replacing those sections with asphalt, conducting a 2-inch mill-and-overlay where appropriate, and doing full-depth replacements in failing areas. Staff emphasized the goal of limiting storm-sewer and utility relocations to keep costs down and of planning construction staging because the area is busy.

Committee directions included continuing preliminary design into the capital budget process, refining construction staging and traffic-control plans, and initiating discussions with DOT about the Royal Avenue left-turn relief. The committee approved a motion to proceed with the concept and for staff to present cost estimates and a draft capital request in the coming budget cycle.","Engineers presented a preliminary concept to simplify the Southtown Drive roundabout, replace aging pavement, and consider a left-turn relief lane at Royal Avenue; the committee endorsed continued design and inclusion in the capital budget.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6190822,"Committee pauses Panther Trail parking ban, opts for warning signs and outreach",1167,385000,1552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5040224-8dfa75b3fbd445c40380438911813179&start=385&end=1552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5040224-8dfa75b3fbd445c40380438911813179/thumbnail_385000.jpg","/articles/6190822/Monona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Committee-pauses-Panther-Trail-parking-ban-opts-for-warning-signs-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190822-556eface5d7e5b12ac330f9be7f2eccb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189612&Signature=PaFXONYLrSuXXxgEo0Ar9L6pzcT1BNU4J~~r5DJlNKhBqe7pXqJNIm54gxymHQRc5UVkC9jvevdob2c-7M-98Gl61X1gIHXvKjkhjvPXeHejAQ51IfDH0Ujs-ku2txlhUmQ-Ep9gYnJKFtPK3R0Fw~pHvyM3Dk25pdQrPGV5MsBLJnDvLUuAS2HmS6EdMBZTieXc0tSEsQZmqDMuwEso3g-EKPMYoYZ-nkPtaDwc8tpFplUu7ZFVJmHtEE8baavaK-fM-dlS3Q5dqVAxFm95HrZXS1nvTuuiebG~2UczH-WUWkGTQXgmR5l2eWfPsbPPvDulW2~-t7mplTbvE81e-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a City of Monona committee meeting, members voted to take no immediate action on a proposal to restrict parking on a stretch of Panther Trail but directed staff to install warning signs and notify affected residents.

The motion to take “no action at this time” followed public comment from several residents who both supported and opposed a parking restriction. Resident Joseph Durham urged the group to “try an interim solution before you take away some of the money” and cited safety concerns for elderly neighbors and winter mobility. Resident Haley Shealy, in written comment read into the record, said she and her husband “would love to see one-side parking, one-side no parking be set” and preferred the south side be restricted. Another resident who lives at 301 Hampton Trail objected to the restriction, saying there is “no regular congestion” and that many affected households are working-class and rely on on-street parking.

The committee discussed available data and enforcement history. Staff reported there are no recorded traffic accidents at the location and that police “support some form of parking restriction for reasons that some of the residents have stated,” but acknowledged the supporting evidence is limited. Committee members noted the site’s sun glare at certain times of year and that similar hills exist elsewhere in Monona without restrictions.

Rather than adopt a parking ban, the committee approved a motion to take no action and directed staff to pursue less-restrictive first steps: install a warning sign (staff-approved wording such as “Slow — hill ahead”), monitor conditions, and send a letter to all properties in the proposed zone explaining the committee’s position and the next steps. One committee member said staff may follow up and return the item to the committee if conditions change.

The committee’s decision distinguishes discussion (resident concerns about safety, access, and equity), direction (staff to place warning signage and to notify residents), and formal action (motion to take no action at this time). The committee recorded the public comments and agreed to reassess if additional incidents or new data appear.","After neighborhood public comments and staff review, the committee voted to take no immediate action on proposed no-parking restrictions on Panther Trail and instead directed staff to install warning signage and notify affected residents.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee recommends ordinance change limiting city yard-waste site to Monona residents

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Panel backs preliminary design work for Southtown Drive roundabout and pavement replacement

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