Inside Your City with Aaron and Chris, 06-02-23

Inside Your City Inside Your City with Aaron and Chris, 06-02-23

Updated about 9 hours ago

City Administrator Aaron Oppenheimer and Chris Mertes bring you the latest Sun Prairie news, events, and updates from council. The spotlight guest is City Engineer Tom Veith.

Chapters

INTRO (00:00:00)
AROUND THE SUN - things that are happening around Sun Prairie. (00:01:46)

1. Sun Prairie has an upcoming public art project. What is it and how can members of our vast audience register to participate? 2. Speaking of capital improvements, please give our vast audience an update on the Commercial Avenue and North Bird Street construction projects. 3. Finally, the city’s Juneteenth event is rapidly approaching — what are the final plans for that observance?
AT CITY HALL - things that have happened or will be happening at city hall. (00:05:08)

1. On Tuesday, members of the Sun Prairie Public Works Committee authorized changes in the five-year Capitol Improvement Plan. What were those changes and why were they made? 2. The Public Works Committee also received an update on a plan to build new bike paths, trails and sidewalks. How can residents find out more about that plan and take a survey that reflects their ideas? 3. Finally, Madison Metro Bus service begins June 11. Review some of the highlights and tell us how we can find out more about Metro and its routes through Sun Prairie?
SUNSPOTS - upcoming events in the community. (00:09:20)
SPOTLIGHT GUEST - City Engineer, Tom Veith. (00:13:29)

1. Tom, can you tell us a little about yourself, your educational and professional background? 2. Summer is here and that includes construction season! Can you share with our viewers what road projects are planned for this year? What is the work being done for each of these projects and when do they start? 3. The city’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan is an important planning tool the city uses to identify and fund capital projects in the city to meet the community’s needs. How does your department determine street projects for future years? 4. In order to reduce pollutants from entering our waterways, the city has a stormwater management plan. Additionally, Sun Prairie is a member of the Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership, also known as MamSWaP. What is this coalition and what does it do? 5. What is the best way to get a hold of you or a member of your team if a viewer would like to learn more about current or future construction projects or has a stormwater-related questions?