Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Public Works & Transportation Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
This meeting is being conducted on land now known and recognized as Dane County, Wisconsin. We  
acknowledge that this land is at the same time the ancestral, traditional, & contemporary land of the  
Ho-Chunk, Sauk & Kickapoo nations.  
Tuesday, February 24, 2026  
6:30 PM  
HYBRID:In person at the City-County Building in room  
351; attend virtually via Zoom.  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Engelberger called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M.  
YGP PRESENT: Alex Kulstad, Alex Yu  
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Draper, Steve Richards, John Welch, Roxanne Wienkes,  
Mark Papko, Joseph Darcangelo, Janine Wachter, Sharene Smith, Kathy Kuntz,  
Jeff Kostelic, Shelby Slaven  
5 -  
Present:  
MICHAEL ENGELBERGER, DAN BLAZEWICZ, DAVID BOETCHER, MAUREEN  
McCARVILLE and RANDY UDELL  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 10th, 2026 PUBLIC WORKS &  
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING  
1. 2025  
MIN-583  
Attachments: 2025 MIN-583  
02.10.26 Zoom Registration  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP: 2-0).  
C. Fund Transfers  
None  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
Chair Engelberger, without objection, amended the order of business to take Item 9 first.  
AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER #01 FOR THE PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE  
(EV) CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN; MULTIPLE SITES, DANE  
COUNTY, WI. CONSULTANT: KL ENGINEERING INC  
9. 2025  
RES-373  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-373  
2025 RES-373 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-373 CO#01  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Kathy Kuntz spoke on this agenda item.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 67 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES  
ADDRESSING CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGES  
2025 OA-030  
1.  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2026 OA-030  
2025 OA-030 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Mark Papko spoke on this agenda item.  
ACCEPTANCE OF A MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT FOR  
THE GIRAFFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT  
2. 2025  
RES-353  
ENGELBERGER, WELSH and FRIES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-353  
2025-353 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-353 CONTRACT #16154  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be  
postponed to the Public Works & Transportation Committee, due back by  
3/10/2026 The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
ADDENDUM #2 TO THE CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY OF PARTS,  
EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE FOR THE DANE COUNTY RNG PLANT  
REGENERATIVE THERMAL OXIDIZER.  
3. 2025  
RES-354  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-354  
2025 RES-354 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-354 CONTRACT #14828B  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
EXTEND MARKETING CONTRACT TO S/B STRATEGIC MARKETING FOR  
SERVICES--HENRY VILAS ZOO  
4. 2025  
RES-355  
ENGELBERGER and WELSH  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-355  
2025 RES-355 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Resolution be  
postponed to the Public Works & Transportation Committee, due back by  
3/10/2026 The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Joseph Darcangelo and Supervisor Boetcher discussed this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ARCTIC FOX EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTION  
AT HENRY VILAS ZOO, 702 S. RANDALL AVE., MADISON, WI  
5. 2025  
RES-358  
ENGELBERGER, FRIES and RYLANDER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-358  
2025 RES-358 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-358 CONTRACT #16176  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried 4-1  
(YGP 2-0) by the following vote.  
Todd Draper and Joseph Darcangelo spoke on this agenda item.  
Erik Anderson registered in opposition and spoke on this agenda item.  
4 -  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Chair ENGELBERGER, Supervisor BLAZEWICZ, Vice Chair McCARVILLE and  
Supervisor UDELL  
1 - Supervisor BOETCHER  
AMENDING THE 2026 OPERATING BUDGET FOR AIRPORT REVENUE LINE  
McCARVILLE  
6. 2025  
RES-363  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-363  
2025 RES-363_FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
AUTHORIZING LEASE AT 2429 PERRY STREET FOR JOINING FORCES  
FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM DCDHS- PEI DIVISION  
7. 2025  
RES-367  
WEGLEITNER and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-367  
2025 RES-367 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-367 CONTRACT #16179  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried 4-0 (YGP:2-0) by the following  
vote.  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
4 -  
Ayes:  
Chair ENGELBERGER, Supervisor BLAZEWICZ, Vice Chair McCARVILLE and  
Supervisor UDELL  
1 - Supervisor BOETCHER  
Abstain:  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE TRACTION ELEVATOR  
MODERNIZATION AT THE HUMAN SERVICES NORTHPORT FACILITY- 1202  
NORTHPORT DRIVE, MADISON, WI  
8. 2025  
RES-369  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-369  
2025 RES-369 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-369 CONTRACT #16175  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #213 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
10. 2025  
RES-376  
ENGELBERGER and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-376  
2025 RES-376 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-376 CO #213  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
LAND USE AGREEMENT FROM WI DNR FOR WALKING IRON TRAIL  
1. 2025  
ACT-374  
Attachments: 2025 ACT-374  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
TRAILHEAD EASEMENT FROM WI DNR FOR WALKING IRON TRAIL  
2. 2025  
ACT-375  
Attachments: 2025 ACT-375  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
ACCESS EASEMENT TO COPART OF CONNECTICUT, INC., PUBLIC  
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY  
3. 2025  
ACT-376  
Attachments: 2025 ACT-376  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
EASEMENTS FOR DANE COUNTY HISTORICAL MARKERS FROM TOWN  
OF RUTLAND, DANE COUNTY PARKS, MARK MCNALLY AND DEBRA  
WHITEHORSE  
4. 2025  
ACT-377  
Attachments: 2025 ACT-377  
2025 ACT-377 MAP  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
F. Presentations & Discussion Items  
PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TOPICS RELATING TO  
BUDGET  
1. 2025  
DISC-030  
Shelby Slaven provided a status update on the labor contracts report requested  
by PWT, estimated to be presented to the Committee in March.  
G. Reports to Committee  
Todd Draper and Steve Richards reported on change orders under $10k  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The next Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting will be held on  
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This will be an in person hybrid meeting  
that will be held at the Alliant Energy Center-Administration & Public Works  
Building, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, in the large conference  
room.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
None  
K. Adjourn  
@8:02 P.M.  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously 5-0 (YGP:2-0).  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Todd Draper pending PWT Committee  
approval.