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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Madison public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Business visibility and signage at Hughes Plaza
Tenants at Hughes Plaza say customers can't find them because the center is set back from Hughes Road, the monument sign gets blocked by parked cars, and zoning limits their signage. The variance lets them install lit signs above the breezeway so businesses are easier to locate.
Spencer Place Phase 4 commercial lots
A certified plat would create two commercial lots on 5.84 acres east of Wall-Triana Highway north of Highway 72 West, advancing a commercial development along a busy corridor.
SkillBridge military talent program
The city was set to sign an agreement with the U.S. Department of War to host SkillBridge participants — service members gaining civilian work experience before discharge.
Downtown Madison Wi-Fi installation
A $19,400 grant from Madison Visionary Partners-Meta was slated for acceptance to install Wi-Fi downtown. Free public internet could help visitors and small businesses.
BallCorps Lease and Management Agreement
The city took its first look at an amended lease with BallCorps (the Trash Pandas' operator) and a companion ordinance rewriting how lodging tax money is distributed. Both come back for action March 9, and they could reshape how ballpark-related tax dollars flow.