New Solar Panels at Monona Grove High School |
The solar panels at Monona Grove High School have been powered on and are now providing environmental, educational, and fiscal benefits for our district and community. Click here to see some drone footage of the paneling on the high school roof.
This is the largest (to-date) solar PV array on any K-12 school in the state. These panels cover about ⅔ of the high school roof and will supply about half the building's electrical needs. Using conservative estimates, the project is expected to save the district $1.5 million dollars over the lifetime of the array. With solar, we pay upfront and then receive free energy thereafter. The project is funded through two grant awards totaling $300,000 and $1 million in borrowing. The loan is guaranteed to be paid back with the savings from electrical bills.
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City Receives Donation From
Friends of San Damiano
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On August 11, 2022, Mayor Mary O’Connor was presented a check from FOSD Board President Andy Kitslaar for $143,000 to cover the expenses of the master plan/community input process.
Mayor O’Connor says, “We are looking forward to beginning the master planning process and very grateful for all the work and support of the Friends of San Damiano.”
Take a Virtual Tour of the Frank Allis House at San Damiano
Click here to take a virtual tour of the Frank Allis Home and explore all 10,000 square feet of this historic home.
To tour in person, see the below dates in September:
September Saturday Walking Tours of San Damiano
- Saturday, September 10th, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am
- Saturday, September 17th - 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am
The City of Monona Parks and Rec and Friends of San Damiano invite you to take a walking tour of the San Damiano property and take a peek inside the house on two Saturday mornings in September. Learn the history of the property, the efforts that led the City of Monona to purchase the property, activities that have taken place since the City purchased the property, and a current update on the San Damiano community engagement and master planning project. For safety reasons, these are small group tours – space is limited. Registration is required. Please sign up now.
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Download the Discover Monona App |
The Chamber has released an app to connect Monona residents with area businesses and City Hall.
The app has a directory of recreation activities, stores, restaurants, government services, and much more.
Click here to download the app or search Discover Monona in the app store.
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Facilities Committee Opening
Service on a city board or committee is a great way to get involved in Monona! The City of Monona is currently seeking a citizen member with electrical, plumbing, or facility management skills/experience to serve on its Facilities Advisory Committee. Read more about the role of this committee here. Submit your application here or call (608) 222-2525 to request a paper application.
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Biergarten at Schluter Beach |
If you thought Oktoberfest was solely in the fall, think again. Enjoy the warm rays of sunshine while relaxing at picturesque Schluter Beach. As beer lovers alike quench their thirst they can enjoy yard games, live music, & dancing. For details on band & beverage selections please click weblink for more information. These are CASH-only events. There is an option to pre-purchase beer tickets or a mug here.
Band: Travis Agnew
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: Beer Sales from 5:00 - 8:30 pm Music starts at 5:30 pm
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Lil Badger Consignment Sale August 26-28 |
Lil' Badger Consignment Sale sponsored by Monona Parks & Recreation will be back this fall. The consignment sale will be held on August 26-28, 2022 at the Monona Community Center. Buy and sell gently used children's clothes, toys, baby gear & more. They have items for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age, Tweens & Teens! Check out their website here for more information and to sign up to consign!
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2022 Lake Loop Detours and Street Closures |
Start July 11th Til End of Construction
Lake Loop Bike Detour in Monona
Bikes Must Detour Construction
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South Winnequah Road Improvements |
- Curb and gutter on southern half of project zone between Frost Woods and Bridge Rd. begins week of Aug. 15th-19th
- Driveway aprons to be poured in southern half of project zone where curb and gutter is installed - Aug. 15th - 19th
- REMINDER: Do not drive on freshly poured concrete until contractor removes barrels.
- PARKING: Available to homeowners on the street during the night/early morning.
- Private Utilities are being moved to make room for sidewalk and retaining walls. This may impact service temporarily for internet/phone/power.
- Speed Humps to be formed and poured Week of Aug. 22nd. This will restrict travel throughout the construction zone, homes will only be accessible via short sections of Winnequah Rd. and access to the street only via side streets.
- Mill and Overlay from Schluter to Maywood Rd. scheduled for the 24th and 25th of August.
- Project zone will be patched temporarily to allow for the Marathon on Sept. 2nd.
- Work will resume and be completed around middle of September depending on weather
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Youth Zine Project on Antiracism |
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Register for Adult Pickleball |
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We are having tons of fun out on the Winnequah Park courts this summer. Join us for the next session! There is an adult Intro to Pickleball course on Saturdays and Pickleball Play on Tuesday evenings for those with some experience. |
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Lend Lake Monona A Hand - Adopt A Storm Drain |
When recent storms hit, we saw a tremendous amount of rainwater rushing through our streets, and into storm drains, which flow directly to Lake Monona. And along with all that water went leaves, sticks and other organic materials. These carry phosphorus into the water which leads to unhealthy algae blooms and threatens the health of our waterways. We depend on water for survival, and so for our sake, we need to take care of it. If everyone who lives near a storm drain volunteered to keep it clear, phosphorus runoff could be reduced. All it takes is a few minutes of your attention and time. |
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Learn About Development In Monona! |
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Monona Community Pool Schedule |
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The Pool will close for the season beginning August 29th! |
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Senior Center News & Events |
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Aquatic Debris Pickup Resumes On Lake Monona |
For the past few years, the city has contracted with Dane County to participate in their aquatic debris program. The county provides a shoreline barge crew to pick up aquatic trash and debris from residential piers on Lake Monona through August. The barge is in Monona every other week. Place aquatic debris on your pier by Monday of the designated weeks. Go to mymonona.com for this summer’s schedule. |
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Watch Monona Community Media on YouTube |
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The Monona Farmers Market has returned for the 2022 season. The Market is open at Ahuska Park, 400 E. Broadway, from 8:30-12:30 every Sunday through October 30th rain or shine. Over 30 vendors from a variety of cultures and backgrounds offer top quality fresh, local produce, meat, cheese, eggs, honey, baked goods, salsa, spices, popcorn, soaps and plants. Free parking and bike racks are located adjacent to the vendors’ stalls. Enjoy local music at the market from 10-12 each week. |
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San Damiano News & History |
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The San Damiano Steering Committee and MSA Professionals met recently to begin working on the details of the master planning process for the property. Master planning will take about 18 months and feature lots of opportunities for community input. Watch for announcements about how the community can get involved. We want to hear from you! In the meantime, we encourage you to visit San Damiano and explore the property. The city has been sponsoring tours of the house this summer and plans to continue to do so. Learn more at mymonona.com.
Many thanks to the Friends of San Damiano who raised the funds to pay for the cost of the master planning process. To learn more about the Friends’ work at San Damiano, click here to sign up for their newsletter.
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Watch the video to learn about early Native American settlements, the Frank Allis home and the mystery behind the properties name. |
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98.7FM WVMO -The Voice of Monona |
Monona's community owned, locally programmed, volunteer driven radio station. |
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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
Stay up to date on City of Monona meetings and events. Check out the
City calendar!
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WVMO - The Voice of Monona |
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