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“Regular” Things Again

Summer 2021

Volume 16 Issue 3

It was in the JNA newsletter a year ago we marked how Covid had changed things in the neighborhood. This year it certainly seems there are some reasons to feel optimism. As more get vaccinated, restrictions are lifted and public events are coming back, things seem a bit more “regular”. And, so to it goes in the neighborhood.

I am happy to report our spring fund drive to replace the Little Free Library on Chesapeake was a success. Thanks to some very generous donations from JNA members we were able to successfully purchase and install a new library. It is made of recycled HDPE plastic lumber. The plastic comes from recycled milk bottles. Although the old library was in very poor condition, the post and mounting bars were in terrific condition and reused. Also, a special thanks goes out to the Stieren’s for agreeing to continue allowing the library in front of their home and approving the final selection of the unit.

Another “regular” thing that came around was the Community Garden in the Jamestown-Huegel Park. Thanks to work by Dave Herbst and folks at the city parks department the location was picked and soil got tilled. Every garden spot got claimed and things have and are being planted. It was great seeing neighbors like Dave Herbst and Joe Maldonado and others prep the space and get things going. The gardeners have added their own touches by adding fencing and staking to their plots. Let’s hope the weather and rabbits allow for good harvests.

Hopefully things will keep heading in the right direction with Covid. Please take steps to returning to “regular things” at you own pace. This has been a long ordeal and will still be an ordeal for quite a while. The loss of life, financial hits and psychological affects have been different for everyone. We need to respect each other as we try to figure out the timing and pace as we start doing “regular things”.

But the important thing is that we all eventually end back in the same space of returning to being a neighborhood again. Join and stick with the Jamestown Neighborhood Association. Although no specific plans are made, we are going to be looking for ways to keeping the neighborhood informed and involved.

Numbers of Interest

Fitchburg City Hall

270-4200

Fitchburg Fire 991

Fitchburg Police 911

Non-emergency

270-4300

Public Works 270-4260

Pelllitteri Waste Systems 257-4285

Ten Easy Ways to Save Energy This Summer

Jamestown Neighbors

Library Services

Adult 729-1763

Children/Youth

729-1762

Circulation 729-1761

General

Information 729-1760

Library Directory

729-1764

Reference Questions 729-1763

Teen Services

729-1762

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From Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE) Stay cool and comfortable at home with these tips from MGE. 1. Use a qualified contractor to professionally maintain your central air at least

every two years. And, be sure to clean leaves and grass clippings off your outdoor air-conditioning unit.

2. Run major appliances before 10 a.m. and after 9 p.m. or on weekends. This

helps lower the demand for power during peak times. 3. Set your thermostat as high as is comfortable, preferably 78˚F or higher when

you are home and up to 85˚F when you are away. Consider upgrading to a smart thermostat—they can adjust temperatures automatically based on your routine and can make saving energy easier!

4. Swap your lightbulbs with LEDs, which use up to 75% less energy than

standard incandescent bulbs and last longer. 5. Unplug your phone chargers, printers, computers and other electronics when

you are not using them. These devices can still use energy when not in use and can account for 5 to 10% of your total energy use.

6. Run a whole house fan, room or ceiling fans. Be sure to turn off ceiling and

room fans when no one is in the room—fans cool people, not rooms. 7. Seal around your window air conditioner so cool air cannot escape. If you

need to purchase a new unit, consider a Wi-Fi window air conditioner—you can control them remotely with smartphone apps, which allow you to adjust the temperature while you’re away.

8. Keep your window coverings closed to block out direct sunlight. 9. Run full loads in your washer and dryer to cut down on excess energy usage. 10. Keep your water heater temperature set at 120°F, and if you go on vacation,

remember to switch it to vacation mode. By managing our energy use collectively, we can help manage energy costs and reduce carbon emissions as we work together to achieve net-zero carbon electricity by 2050. Find other features about saving energy at mge2050.com.

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What’s Going in There? Once again, the Fitchburg Economic Development team of Mike Zimmerman and Joyce Frey have provided an update on what’s been developed and coming in the city. You can see lots of work going on close by behind HyVee and Orchard Pointe shopping. Check out the back pages of the newsletter to learn about those developments and everything else going on in Fitchburg.

Police Department Update Lt. Edward Hartwick of the Fitchburg Police spoke to the neighborhood at our last JNA meeting. Here are the key points.

1. There has been a speed monitor on Williamsburg Way monitoring traffic speeds the last few weeks. It was put in place due to neighborhood concerns about speed on Williamsburg. After reviewing the initial report speeding has been confirmed. Next steps will be the police department working with city officials to determine what best traffic calming things can be done. It was also suggested better signage will be installed on the south side of the street to reinforce the already established no parking rules. Meanwhile, it is important we model the type of speeds we want from others. Drive 25 mph on our street.

2. Bicycle thefts are on the rise in our neighborhood. It cannot be emphasized enough that garage doors need to down at all time when no one is paying attention. The act of bike theft can be quick and require little effort if the opportunity presents itself. You are also reminded to get the serial numbers of your bike(s) recorded somewhere. This can be very helpful in tracking down and claiming lost bikes.

3. Please start a home crime routine: o Locking car doors and removing keys and garage door openers from cars parked outside. o Locking exterior doors and the door from the garage to the home. o Keeping garage doors closed. o Keeping keys and other valuables inside.

4. The police department is undergoing a review and revision to policies. Everyone is invited to watch the police department website to review the revised policies and offer feedback. Here is the link to learn more. News Flash • Fitchburg, WI • CivicEngage (fitchburgwi.gov)

5. There will be a new program being rolled in the very near future called Good Neighbors. The program basics will focus on getting everyone to know their neighbors through some planned programming to help inform people while at the same time allowing them to get to know people in the neighborhood. The JNA will work closely with the police department when the timing is right to get this program established in Jamestown.

6. The police department recently hired 4 more officers who are now being trained. They will be up to full staffing until early next year. Meanwhile, the department is short 7 officers. This will impact how calls are prioritized. Everyone’s patience will be appreciated.

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Jamestown Jitterbug Update of my First Two Months as Fitchburg Alder by Dave Herbst

I wanted to thank all of you who helped put me on the Fitchburg Common Council. Frankly I was very humbled by the result.

My first action as alder was to cast a vote for Randy Udell as Council President. The mayor reappointed me as chairman of the Board of Public Works. I was also made me the council representative on the Commission for Aging Well. (He denied that I was put on this commission because I am the oldest alder but I still have my doubts!)

Given the problem with crime our district experiences, I requested and was named chair of Public Safety and Human Services along with alders Jay Allen and Shannon Strassman.

Observations and notes from the first two months

1. We are pleased that Chad Brecklin was selected as the new City Administrator. 2. We are seeing many requests for permits to have outdoor amplified music indicating we have turned the

corner on COVID 3. District 1 resident Heide Reynolds has been appointed to the Parks Commission and Rich Tate has been

reappointed to the Planning Commission. 4. There are a large number of new subdivisions/developments being built which is a bit surprising given the

pandemic 5. It has been a pleasure working with neighbors getting the Jamestown Community Gardens off the ground

(12 gardeners) 6. There seems to be no end to the large expensive road projects (Fish Hatchery, West Lacy Road, and

Syene Road). 7. Alders are talking about the large costs we will be incurring to absorb the town of Madison but little is done

to reduce costs. 8. My plans to eliminate unneeded spending have so far been fruitless but I will keep fighting for our district’s

taxpayers. (Don’t get me started on the West Lacy Road Council Decision!) 9. It has been a pleasure getting to know more of my neighbors and listening to their ideas and concerns. 10. It is very apparent that you need to keep your bicycles locked even when in your garage! 11. A block part is in the planning for July 17th at the King James Way Pocket Park. Come and hear a little live

music from a neighborhood garage blues band.

The mayor’s proposed his next budget last Friday and Council will hear all the Capital Improvement Requests at on Monday 6/14.

If you would like to be provided with more detailed updates on council actions, please send me a note at Dave.Herbst@Fitchburgwi.gov

In closing, my door is always open, I will return your phone calls, and Go Packers and Forget the Bears!

Best Wishes,

Your Neighbor and Alder Dave

Street Work Coming In case you missed it in the last Fitchburg Star we have some street working coming to our neighborhood. Roads that will be receiving crack filling and cheap sealing this summer include:

• Chesapeake between King James Way and Danville Drive • Danville Drive and Danville Court

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Joe Maldonado at the last JNA quarterly meeting discussed an upcoming study for a potential Teen Center in Fitchburg. The study is being will be engaging teens, parents and community members to define needs and delivery that a teen center can provide.

The city will be putting out a request for proposal to a number of firms to help with the process. It is hoped a selection can be made in the next month and a half. Stay tuned for more information as it develops and ways to participate in getting input into the study.

Teen Center Study

Fitchburg Senior Center Offerings

The Fitchburg Senior Center is returning back to having many activities and services.

Please check out their recent newsletter to learn more. (http://www.fitchburgwi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22003/June-2021-final-)

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Things To Do This Summer

See some of the region’s best jazz performers for free Wednesdays from Aug. 11th - Sept. 8th. Performances begin with a youth group at 4:30pm followed by headliners.

Concerts at McKee LYNDA & THE ZEROS – June 21

THE EDDIE BUTTS BAND – July 19

LOS CHECOS – August 16 The party starts at 6:00 pm at McKee Farms Park. Food carts, cold beer and great music!

Fitchburg Agora Art Fair

Over 100 Wisconsin artists will be showcased in the Annual Fitchburg Agora Art Fair! Live music, great food, children's art yard and more!

Come and meet your neighbors in the pocket park on King James Way from noon to 4 p.m. Plans are to have some food

carts on hand, live music and activities for children.

Block Party – Sat. July 17

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS

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Sub-Zero Design Center (Northwest of Sub Zero Parkway & Seminole Hwy.) 322,834 sq. ft. two-story office and manufacturing Under construction

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Promega Component Manufacturing Center 3075 Sub-Zero Parkway 158,276 sq. ft. two-story office and manufacturing Under Construction

2020/2021 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

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Race Day Events Headquarters 2995 Sub-Zero Parkway 12,988 sq. ft. Open

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Goldfish Swim School and Dwellings Interior Design & Home Furnishings 2922 & 2924 Hardrock Road 15,750 sq. ft. Open

5

Quarry Ridge Resort Style Senior Apartments (Located in Orchard Pointe, South of Super Target, west of Fitchrona Road) 130 units Construction began May 2020

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Limestone Ridge Apartments (Located in Orchard Pointe, South of Hy-Vee) 109 units of workforce housing 24 market rate units Re-approval 2021 construction

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Discovery Vertical Storage 5237 Verona Road 3 stories, climate controlled, security accessed Construction began June 2020

8

Certco Fleet Services Facility 6073 Spoke Drive 21,000 sq. ft. warehouse and storage Open

9

UW Credit Union 2885 Fish Hatchery Road 2 stories, 13,050 sq. ft. office, with 7,000 +/- basement finish Open

10

The Highline Senior Housing 2001 Traceway Drive 4 stories, 160 units Open

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Phoenix Headquarters, Office & Manufacturing 5115 Lacy Road 47,000 sq. ft. future expansion to 100,000 sq. ft. Uptown Neighborhood Open

12

Hop Haus Brew Pub, Restaurant, Production Facility 2975 Sub-Zero Parkway 10,800 sq. ft. Open

13

Kornberg Center Research and Development Facility 5430 East Cheryl Parkway 270,000 sq. ft. Fitchburg Center Open

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Mariposa Learning Center Multicultural Day Care 4870 Brassica Drive 10,570 sq. ft. Terravessa Open

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Kwik Trip Gas Station, C-Store and Car Wash 2792 South Syene Road Proposed 2022 Construction

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Terrace Point Apartments & Commercial 3101 Fish Hatchery Road Mixed-use: 157 market rate apartments 10,000 square feet commercial Under construction Occupancy June 2021

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Park Bank Branch & Starbucks 2802 Fish Hatchery Road Starbucks opened June 2021 Bank occupancy August 2021

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O’Brien Solar Fields (South of Lacy Road & East of Seminole Hwy) 20 MW Solar Field Project Complete

19

Town & Country Market C-Store 2050 CTH MM Gas & C-Store redevelopment Under construction

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Limerick Affordable Housing Lacy Road & Syene Road 126 Units – 4 Story building 100 Senior Housing Units 26 Family Townhomes Uptown Neighborhood Approved Construction to begin June 2021

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Osprey Apartments 5118 Lacy Road 71 Unit Apartment Building – 3 story Uptown Neighborhood May occupancy

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Falcon Apartments 5122 Lacy Road 61 Unit Apartment Building – 3 story Uptown Neighborhood Spring construction

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Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital (Nobel Drive and S Fish Hatchery Road) Phase 1 40 bed inpatient rooms Construction planned for 2nd quarter of 2022 Approved

SUBDIVISIONS IN DEVELOPMENT

Terravessa Subdivision (Located east of CTH MM North of Lacy Road) 248 acres, with over 100 acres designated open space Approx. 1,200 residential units Also, commercial, office and retail space 2020 Approvals Paxton Place Townhomes Livia’s Place Plat First Addition Approved 2020: 79 Lots Residential Lots available Oregon School District, K-6 Elementary School

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Fahey Fields Subdivision - Phase 5 (Located off Nobel Drive East of South Fish Hatchery Road, South of Quarry Hill and Waterford Glen subdivisions) 80 acres 180+ single family units 2020 Approval Fahey Townhomes Oregon School District Lots available

C

Stoner Prairie Subdivision (North of Lacy Road, East of Seminole Highway) 97.8 acres 160 single family units Verona Area School District Lots available

C

Crescent Crossing Subdivision (Northeast corner of Seminole Hwy. & Lacy Road) 65 Single family lots 52 Twin Family Lots Verona School District Single family and townhome duplexes under construction

D

Quarry Vista Subdivision (North of Lacy Rd, East of Fitchrona Rd.) 72.4 acres 136 single family lots 30 two family lots 152 apartments Verona Area School District Lots available

E

Uptown Crossing Subdivision (East of S. Syene Rd., North of E. Cheryl Pkwy, South of W. Clayton Rd) Includes single family lots, townhomes, and apartments Oregon School District Lots available

F

Renaissance in the Park Subdivision (West of Seminole Hwy., North of Crescent Rd.) 36 single family home sites – Habitat for Humanity Verona Area School District

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Lacy Woods Condominiums (West of S Syene Rd. and North of Lacy Rd.) 30 units, single story duplexes (units currently under construction) Madison Metropolitan School District

H

Fitchburg Townhomes (Lacy and Notre Dame) 47 townhomes approved, 7 buildings Proposed but not approved

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Payne and Dolan Subdivision (Lacy and Fitchrona) 113 residential lots proposed Finalizing design

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

Forest Edge Elementary School 4848 Brassica Road Two-story, K-6 elementary school serving approx. 600 students First net-zero energy school in Wisconsin Oregon School District Open

Edgewood College Athletic Fields (West of Seminole Highway and south of Lacy Road) 40 Acres Proposed

Seminole Highway

Lacy Road