San Damiano Survey Closes May 22!
The San Damiano Steering Committee needs your help in deciding the future of this beloved property. Three exciting concept plans have been drafted, and the committee wants to know which plan (or which elements of each concept) you like the most. Your input will help us make an informed decision that reflects the community's interests and needs. Please take a moment to fill out our survey and share your thoughts on the proposed plans. Your opinion matters to us, and we look forward to hearing from you. Together, we can shape the future of San Damiano and continue to preserve its beauty for generations to come. The survey closes on May 22
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The Monona Farmer’s Market returned for its 20th season at Ahuska Park on Sunday, May 7.
The Market will be open each Sunday, rain or shine, from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm through the last Sunday in October.
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Monona Memorial Day Parade |
The 2023 Monona Memorial Day Parade will once again take place this year on Memorial Day, May 29th at 10 am. The parade will start at the Monona Grove High School and finish at Sennett Middle School.
This celebration is in Honor of our Veterans. If you would like to Sponsor, Enter, or Recognize a Veteran please contact parade@slackattack.com or text 608-239-7888 for more information.
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Memorial Day Public Service Announcement
The City of Monona Police Department has been working diligently with the Monona
Fire Department, Monona Department of Public Works and the City of Madison Police to
ensure the safety of everyone attending and participating at this year’s Memorial Day parade.
As this date approaches, the City of Monona Police Department wants to remind everyone of a few things…
- First, you may see an enhanced use of public safety equipment during the event. This type of equipment could include police drones, K9 officers, EMT Rescue Teams, different law enforcement vehicles and officers with their patrol rifles visible on their person.
- Second, you may see an enhanced number of police officers to include officers from other agencies. In addition to the deployment of public safety equipment, the City of Monona Police Department is working in collaboration with the City of Madison Police Department who has graciously provided additional officers to adequately staff an event of this size.
- Lastly, if you see something suspicious, odd or abnormal while you are attending the parade call 911 or alert the closest public safety professional so it can be investigated in an expedited manner.
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The City of Monona performs Full Value Assessment Services. This means that every property in the City is reviewed and adjusted to the market value annually. Wisconsin is a market value state. This means that the assessed value of property must mirror the market value of what similar property sells for, on the open market. By revaluing property annually, the City sees gradual changes in assessed value each year instead of large increases or decreases every 5 to 8 years.
Notices were mailed on April 26. The roll book of all property is available now online and in the City Hall lobby. Open Book will be held over the phone now through Wednesday, May 31st. Follow directions on your assessment notice to schedule an appointment online at www.accurateassessor.com. If you have further questions, please contact the assessor’s office by email at info@accurateassessor.com or by calling 1-800-770-3927.
If you are dissatisfied with the outcome at Open Book, you can contact the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the quasi-judicial Board of Review hearing which will be held on Wednesday, June 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Library Municipal Room.
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tax Credits |
If you are planning a home improvement project or home energy efficiency upgrades this year, you may be eligible for Federal tax credits!
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides an estimated $369 billion in tax credits and financing for clean energy strategies, making it the largest investment in climate and
energy in American history.
Homeowners may be eligible to receive up to a 30% tax credit through the IRA for installing renewable energy systems and for energy efficiency upgrades, including solar electricity systems, heat pumps, efficient air conditioners, insulation, windows, and doors. The bill also provides up to $7,500 for new electric vehicles and $4,000 for used electric vehicles.
Businesses and non-profits can also take advantage of new and expanded tax credits or direct pay through the IRA! This includes solar and geothermal energy projects, energy efficiency retrofits, electric vehicle purchases, and more!
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No Mow May - What's Next?
By Teresa Radermacher | Monona City Council and Sustainability Committee Chair
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Take a look around, and you’ll see that No Mow May has certainly caught on. It’s clear that our neighbors want to do their part to support pollinators. And now that we have your attention… What’s next?
Perhaps the most important thing about this initiative is that it’s very visible; and because of that, it gets people talking. No Mow May is an effective conversation starter, and everything and everyone starts somewhere.
For those new to this, a quick internet search will confirm that (a) pollinator populations are dwindling to dangerous levels and (b) we cannot live without them. Planting - or simply allowing - more flowering plants on our properties can have a positive impact on these populations.
But what’s next? What’s beyond this opening conversation? How can we turn our slices of Monona into more productive, less resource-intensive spaces? Monoculture Kentucky bluegrass lawns are beautiful. They can also be costly in all the ways we measure cost.
Why not go for a “Slow Mow Summer,” replacing gradually or all at once, your fast-growing bluegrass with slow and low-growing plants? Trends like “Bee Lawns” or “Flowering Lawns” are catching on in many communities. These properties are more productive, can provide pollinator food all summer long, require less mowing, less or no fertilizer, and the biodiversity makes your soil healthier, nutrient-rich, drought and heat tolerant.
Join us for next steps! If you’re interested in what’s possible beyond No Mow May, we’d like to hear from you. As we pursue possible Bee City status for our community, we’ll start by forming a group of like-minded neighbors, call it our own “Bee and Butterfly Brigade.” If you’re interested in hearing more (no obligation), please start by filling out this form before May 31 so the Sustainability Committee can contact you as our efforts unfold.
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May is National Historic Preservation Month – Pick up your Local Landmarks Book Today! |
Did you know that Monona has 22 local landmarks and six sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places? These landmarks reflect our community’s history and cultural heritage. In honor of National Historic Preservation Month, the Landmarks Commission is selling copies of its book City of Monona: Its Heritage and Landmarks. The book features history, interviews, stories, text, and photographs of early farms, homes, cottages, Native American, and Monona sites. The book also includes a large pullout map of all 22 Monona Landmarks. Copies are available for purchase for $15 at City Hall, 5211 Schluter Rd.
The Landmarks Commission is also celebrating Historic Preservation Month by spotlighting the International Style homes in Monona. The International Style was popular from 1930 through 1945 and characterized by flat roofs, windows set flush with the outer walls, and smooth, unadorned wall surfaces typically clad in stucco. Examples in Monona include the Paul Harris House at 411 W. Dean Avenue and the Thomas House at 5903 Winnequah Road. Visit this link to learn more about the International Style and see more examples of the style in our community.
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Monona Public Library Summer Reading Program |
Read your way to a summer full of fun! Sign up online or stop at the library to sign up. We'll have fun events, challenges for you to complete, and the chance to earn great prizes! Sign up begins June 1st for all ages.
Saturday, June 10th from 10:30 - 12:30 join us at Dream Park, across the street from the Monona Public Library for a Summer Reading Kickoff Party to celebrate the beginning of our summer reading program!
Join us for an amazing performance, exciting crafts, prizes, and sweet treats! Watch the hula hoop performance and learn some hoop moves. All ages welcome! Click here to sign up.
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Dean House Events
The Victorian Nathaniel & Harriet Dean house museum is located at 4718 Monona Drive (on the Monona Golf Course).
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The house will be open for tours between 2 and 4 pm on Sunday, June 11. Open house style, no appointment necessary. A suggested $5 donation per person would be appreciated. Docents will talk about the history of the Deans and the 1856 farmhouse and describe the furnishings in the nine rooms.
For more information on either event call 608-249-7920 (landline, no text).
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Monona Community Festival July 2-4 |
The Monona Community Festival is one of the largest and longest running July 4th celebrations in southern Wisconsin. This three day event held in beautiful Winnequah Park includes a variety of events, music, food and fun for the whole family. Featuring the finest in regional musical entertainment, food and drink.
Call for Volunteers
We are greatly in need of volunteers to sell tickets, serve beer, and park clean-up efforts. We rely on the help from our community to produce this fantastic festival and we look forward to seeing you all this Summer!
Monona Festival Beer Tent Hours:
Sunday, July 2nd: 11am - Midnight
Monday, July 3rd: 3pm - Midnight
Tuesday, July 4th: 11am - Midnight
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Schluter Beach Biergarten |
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City Committee Openings
Service on a city board or committee is a good way to get involved in Monona. There are currently openings for citizen members on the Landmarks Commission, Board of Review and Facilities committee. Interested residents should complete the citizen committee application or call (608) 222-2525 to request a paper application. If you have submitted an application for any of these committees in the past three years, your application will be considered. If you have any concerns about how to use Parliamentary Procedure or other questions, please don't let them deter you. We're happy to help. Applications will be accepted through May 15.
For more information on each committee, please follow the links below.
Those with backgrounds in architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archaeology, or other preservation related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should have a background in property appraisal or assessment, construction, realty or the law.
The city is currently seeking a citizen member with electrical, plumbing, or facility management skills/experience to serve on its Facilities Advisory Committee.
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Monona Community Media Wins Multiple Awards!! |
On May 4th Monona Grove High School Seniors Tyler Brose and Connor Davis represented the AV Club at the Wisconsin Community Media - Best of the Midwest Fest, taking home 6 awards in video production and graphic design. That same weekend, on May 6th volunteers from WVMO attended the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence Gala competing against the biggest and best stations in Wisconsin. For the third time in just 7 years WVMO took home the coveted Station of the Year Award. What a weekend for Monona Community Media and all the volunteers! |
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WVMO - The Voice of Monona |
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