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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
UW to offer counseling to students affected by Sandy
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Madison’s City Council approved a proposal for an 11-story, 176 unit apartment building at 306 W. Main St., which is scheduled to break ground in early 2013.
City approves two housing projects By Abby Becker The Daily Cardinal
Madison’s City Council unanimously approved two downtown development projects Wednesday, marking the final step before developers can begin construction. Developer Mike Slavish has proposed to demolish two buildings at 305-325 W. Johnson St. and the current Madison Fire Department Administrative Building to pave the way for construction of a mixeduse building, featuring 250 apartments in addition to retail and office space. The large, 14-story mixed-used development on West Johnson Street will include new MFD administrative space, according to Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4. Common Council also approved a proposal for an 11-story, 176-unit apartment building at 306 W. Main St., which
completes the Capitol West master development that was started in 2004, according to developer Joe Alexander. “We are excited to be underway,” Alexander said. While Alexander said many neighbors support the project, neighborhood resident Tony Michaels spoke in opposition to the development because of overcapacity concerns regarding the parking garage included in the proposal. “My concern is that [the garage] simply won’t be adequate to accommodate all the new cars that will be using the entrance to the garage,” Michaels said. Overall, Verveer said these two proposals are a positive addition to Madison’s downtown.
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Public asks city to support Overture By Abby Becker The Daily Cardinal
Members of the public joined city officials Tuesday to weigh in on Mayor Paul Soglin’s proposed $266.4 million operating budget for 2013, with many urging the City Council to increase funding to the Overture Center for the Arts. Soglin has included $850,000 in the proposed budget for the Overture, although $1.85 million was given to the performing arts center in 2012. Overture Center Foundation Board member Deirdre Garton said staff members are concerned the low amount of funding could affect layoffs and pay cuts. “There’s palpable anxiety among the employees,” Garton said.
Members of the Forward Theater Co., the newest resident theater company that performs in the Overture, are also concerned about the level of city-provided funding. Artistic Director for Forward Theater Co. Jennifer Uphoff Gray said the level of funding the Overture receives has a “significant economic impact” on the theater group. “We can’t continue without a healthy Overture,” Gray said. “This is the only facility in town we can perform at.” Members of City Council proposed an amendment to $900,000 in funding to the Overture, but the city’s financial committee, the Board of Estimates, voted against the amendment at its meeting Oct. 22.
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In the midst of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast, the Dean of Students office will offer assistance to any student for any academic or other issues they may be facing. The hurricane made landfall on the East Coast Monday night and has caused millions of dollars in damage, as well as affected numerous students with friends and family in those areas. Dean of Students Lori Berquam will be contacting all students from the Eastern Seaboard who may be affected
to make sure they stay in contact with their families, as well as encourage them to develop alternate methods of communications in case conventional methods are unavailable. If any students are in need of assistance, they are encouraged to contact the Division of Student Life at (608) 263-5700 and ask for the Dean on Call. Additionally, counseling and crisis support are available at University Health Services for any students affected by the incident or any other situation.
Lee campaign dismisses volunteer Wood made false claim of attack by Pocan supporters By Adam Wollner The Daily Cardinal
Republican congressional candidate Chad Lee’s campaign dismissed a volunteer Tuesday after he falsely claimed he was attacked at his home for being a gay Republican. Kyle Wood, the campaign volunteer, told several conservative media outlets over the past week that his car was vandalized and he was beaten for
refusing to support Lee’s opponent in the 2nd Congressional District race, state Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, who is openly gay. However, Wood recanted his statements about the alleged assault Monday and the Madison Police Department cleared the case as “unfounded.” He could now face criminal charges for filing a false police report. The police did not name the volunteer in either incident report involving the
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City to work on solutions for Occupy Madison By Taylor Harvey and Abby Becker The Daily Cardinal
Mayor Paul Soglin’s office confirmed Tuesday city officials are “working on solutions” to provide shelter for members of Madison’s Occupy movement and homeless communities, with plans for a new downtown homeless shelter still undetermined. Ald. Bridget Maniaci, District 2, said the East Washington site is not considered a campground under city ordinances, so it is not legal for people to pitch tents and sleep on the property.
Some members of the Occupy encampment moved back to the former Occupy site on East Washington Avenue after county campsites closed for the season this past weekend. According to Tenant Resource Center Executive Director Brenda Konkel, Madison’s women and homeless shelters do not meet the homeless community’s needs, with beds running out quickly and women waiting in line for a “lottery.” Dane County Executive Joe Parisi proposed funding for a new home-
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Students participate in Open Mic Night at Memorial Union’s Rathskeller Tuesday evening. + Photo by Abigail Waldo
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