Lower beer garden capacity could hurt bars
With the Madison Fire Department proposing a new capacity maximum on outdoor beer gardens, some Madison bars may have to brace for a drop in income on football Saturdays.
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With the Madison Fire Department proposing a new capacity maximum on outdoor beer gardens, some Madison bars may have to brace for a drop in income on football Saturdays.
As politicians began turning to technology to interact with their constituencies and the rest of the world, two Madison alders and one Madison area state representative have started Web logs, or blogs.
Debate surrounding the sick- leave proposal initiated by the grassroots Healthy Families, Healthy City Campaign and Ald. Austin King, District 8, last September is growing as the proposal makes its way to the Common Council.
Madison Common Council President Paul Van Rooy will end his presidency in April of this year. And when he leaves, he will open the door for a new president, who could take a hard-line stance on issues such as Halloween and Mifflin Street, which could alienate and upset UW-Madison students.
Reconstruction planning for the 300 to 400 blocks of State Street will resume Thursday at the Overture Center in a public information meeting of the State Street Design Project Oversight Committee.
The Madison Common Council met Tuesday evening, acting on proposals concerning new buildings, the keg ordinance and business regulations for churches.
After accepting an amendment to the 2005 Business Improvement District No. 1 Plan, the Madison Common Council unanimously passed the 2006 BID Tuesday evening, potentially affecting at least eight local businesses.
In the wake of complaints concerning Madison's smoking ban, two downtown Madison bar owners gained approval for adding outside smoking patios Monday.
In June, the Madison City Council enacted an ordinance allowing patrons 18 years of age or older into licensed venues where structured entertainment is taking place.
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce has surprised Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and common council members by launching a $15,000 radio ad campaign opposing the potential city minimum wage increase.
Gov. Jim Doyle announced Monday the Minimum Wage Advisory Council voted 16-2 to increase the state's minimum wage from $5.15 to $5.70 per hour in 2004 and $6.50 per hour in 2005, making it the first increase of the minimum wage since 1997.
After more than a month of debate on the behalf of both the international and domestic student community and the administration, UW-Madison officials said May 7, the university will come up with $330,000 to pay the cost of the Student Exchange Visitor Information System for the next year.
The Lisa Link Peace Park appears to many as a dingy playground for alcoholics and panhandlers. But people who attended a forum about the park Saturday saw a different place: a vibrant green space enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
The Feb. 18 primary will narrow the pickings for the alder of District 8, the most contested seat on City Council. The six candidates readily voice their opinions on a variety of issues, including tenant rights and alcohol policies.
Five years ago, party hosts spent weekends in fear of Madison Police Department officers busting up house parties and passing out large numbers of fines to hosts and their underage partygoers under a program called Operation Sting.
The Alcohol License Review Committee Subcommittee on Comprehensive Alcohol Issues once again reached out to the student community to gather input on the future of drinking in Madison during yesterday's public hearing.
Last week's staff opinion (""Board needs new campaign,"" Feb. 14) was a thoughtful and important analysis. Student papers should continue explaining the powers of the Dane County Board and Madison Common Council.
After little discussion the Madison Common Council voted Tuesday night to renew the four year contract of the Dane County Narcotics and Gangs Task Force.
Madison City Council members Tuesday night approved by a voice vote the Alcohol Licensing and Review Committee's decision to regulate alcohol delivery and keg purchases, but members later voiced concerns over the city's increased role in regulating the industry.