The Monona Public Library is open to the public once again! The library's schedule is Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Visitors can pick up holds, use a computer for an hour, print, scan, make copies and browse the shelves. Study rooms, the quiet reading room, toys, puppets, furniture and library programs are not currently available. Masks and social distancing are required at all times. Curbside pickup of holds is still available. The book drop by the main entrance is available 24/7. |
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Spring Election
Results & Turnout
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Monona once again far surpassed the statewide voter turnout! Thank you to all Monona voters for following pandemic protocols to make sure we all stayed safe. This was the last election for this year, and we hope it will be the last one with masks and social distancing required. The next election will be the Spring Primary in February, 2022 if needed. See you then!
-City Clerk Joan Andrusz
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Electronic
Recycling Event
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Have any old electronics you need to get rid of? Bring them to the Electronics drop-off at Ahuska Park (400 East Broadway, Monona) on April 24th from 8:00 am to noon! Some items may have a recycling fee. |
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Senior Center
Earth Day Event
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Join the Monona Senior Center for an Earth Day Drive-Thru Giveaway! This is a first come, first serve event from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on April 22nd outside of the Senior Center located at 1011 Nichols Road in Monona. |
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Monona Drive Ramps to Beltline Closed
through Early June
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The Madison Beltline (US 12/18) interchange ramps at Monona Drive will be closed until early June. No access will be permitted on Monona Drive between the Beltline and Broadway Drive. Motorists must use alternate local routes.
In addition, motorists will need to access the businesses in River Place and Pier 37 from Broadway.
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Property Assessment Information |
The City of Monona performs Full Value Assessment Services. This means that every property in the City is reviewed and adjusted to 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 of new value will be mailed mid-April. The roll book of all property will be available online and in the City Hall lobby. Due to COVID-19, the Open Book will be held over the phone on Monday May 3rd from noon to 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday May 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In-person appointments can be made for Monday, May 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Follow the 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 info@accurateassessor.com or by calling 1-800-770-3927.
If you are dissatisfied with the outcome at Open Book, you contact the City Clerk to schedule an appearance at the quasi-judicial Board of Review which will be held on Tuesday, June 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Library Municipal Room.
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Celebrate Historic Preservation Month |
May marks the national celebration of Historic Preservation Month. The City’s Landmarks Commission has chosen to celebrate by seeking information and photographs from the public on International Style Homes in Monona. This distinctive architectural style is popular in Monona, and properties are characterized by their flat roofs, efficient use of materials (especially glass, concrete and steel) and lack of exterior ornamentation. A number of International Style Homes are located in the Frost Woods neighborhood. The Commission is looking to gather more information on these homes as part of Historic Preservation Month, and you are encouraged to submit information online or you can email City Planner Doug Plowman at dplowman@ci.monona.wi.us.
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The Chain of Survival and a Sweet Surprise |
Monona Fire, EMS & Police worked to help save a man's life back in January after he suffered a heart attack. That man, Larry Flott Meyer, is doing well today thanks to the quick actions of Monona first responders and his co-workers. Watch as Larry was reunited with those who saved him and see what he did with his new lease on life,
it's all in the video!
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Prescription Drug
Take-Back Day
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April 24th is Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in Wisconsin. You can bring your prescription drugs to The Medicine Shoppe in Monona from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. You can learn more about prescription drug take-back day at the button below. |
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Gas Main
Replacement Underway
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Madison Gas & Electric is replacing the natural gas main and gas service laterals on Winnequah Trail, Joyce Road and on Tonyawatha Trail, from Baskerville to Winnequah Trail. While all roads will be open during the project, motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists are advised to watch for temporary minor excavations on these streets and in the terrace areas. |
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Congratulations to the Monona Grove School District, who were awarded a $250,000 Energy Innovation Grant by the Public Service Commission! The grant will help fund a 674 kilowatt rooftop solar array for Monona Grove High School, which will cover up to 48% of the building's electrical energy demand. When it is installed, this will be the largest solar array on a K-12 school in the state. |
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Farmers' Market
Opens May 2nd
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The Monona Farmers' Market opens up for the season on May 2nd. There are updated safety measures in place to keep everyone safe amid COVID-19. |
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Community Pool is Opening this Summer |
Yes we are OPENING! We are so excited to be back! We made some changes this year to keep everyone safe and swimming for the season!
1.) Enhanced cleaning protocols
2.) Contactless payment – meaning pre-purchase of swim sessions and aqua fitness times.
3.) Mask requirement while on the pool deck
4.) No deck furniture; however you may bring your own folding chair!
Season passes, swim lessons and all daily swim sessions (including aqua fitness classes) will be available for sign up and purchase as of May 1st. We are staggering the registration windows as listed below:
o May 1 open for June 5-June 20 sessions
o June 1 open for June 21-July 4 sessions
o June 15 open for July 5- July 18 sessions
o July 1 open for July 19-August 1 sessions
o July 15 open for August 2- August 15 sessions
o August 1 open for August 16-end of season sessions
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The City of Monona is upgrading the water meters for all residential water customers to new “smart” meters. The City contracted with a company called HydroCorp. You will receive a letter from HydroCorp before they do work in your area. Please be sure to schedule an appointment to get your meter changed once you receive a letter
from HydroCorp.
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Water Utility Bill Clarification |
For customers who recently received their quarterly water utility bill, the service dates listed on the bill are not accurate if your water meter was upgraded during the billing cycle. If your meter was replaced, the service dates listed will show the start of the billing cycle (approximately Dec. 15, 2020) through the date your meter was replaced; however, the bill actually reflects your usage for the entire quarter, approximately Dec. 15, 2020 through approximately March 12, 2021, depending on the exact dates your meter was read. With the transition from the old meter to the new meter, the billing software is not reflecting the accurate dates.
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WVMO's Newest Volunteer Show Host |
11-year-old Beatrix is the host of the newest show on WVMO, "Bea's Buzz." "Bea's Buzz" airs on "The VMO Show" the first and third Thursday of the month at Noon and 3:00 pm. Bea's got great music, local interviews and reports on her favorite reads! |
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MGHS Drama Club Radio Performance |
Don't miss the Monona Grove High School Drama Club radio performance of, "The Internet is Distract... Oh Look a Kitten!" on WVMO this Saturday, April 24th at 3:00 pm. Tune in to 98.7 FM or listen online! It's sure to be a
great time!
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Help Celebrate 5 years of WVMO |
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98.7 WVMO is thrilled to present an evening of Neal Francis, live-streamed from the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WI on May 1st at 8pm. It’s our 5 Year Anniversary Celebration! Tune in to 98.7 FM or watch on our
Facebook page!
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Upcoming
Meetings & Events
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- Public Safety Committee - April 28th, 6:30 pm via zoom
- Finance & Personnel Committee - May 3rd, 6:00 pm via zoom
- City Council Meeting - May 3rd, 7:00 pm via zoom
- Public Works Committee - May 5th, 6:30 pm via zoom
- License Review Committee - May 11th, 4:00 pm via zoom
- Mass Transit Commission Meeting - May 12th, 6:00 pm via zoom
- Community Media Committee - May 13th, 6:00 pm via zoom
- Finance & Personnel Committee - May 17th, 6:00 pm via zoom
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WVMO - The Voice of Monona |
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