Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Park Commission  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Wednesday, January 8, 2025  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the  
Heritage Center Upper Level, 3101 Lake  
Farm Rd, Madison; attend virtually via Zoom  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Thoresen called the Park Commission meeting to order at 5:30 PM.  
Staff Present: Joleen Stinson, Sharene Smith, Alex DeSmidt.  
Youth Governance Program Member Aleena Sanghvan excused.  
Others Present: Rich Henderson.  
6 -  
Present:  
NANCY BOGUE, STEFANIE BROUWER, ANALIESE EICHER, TOM THORESEN,  
GRACE MORAN and DON POSTLER  
1 - KRISTIE GOFORTH  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the December 11, 2024 Park Commission  
2024  
MIN-366  
Attachments: 2024 MIN-366 PC Minutes 12-11-24  
In Person Registration Form PC 12-11-24  
Virtual Registration Report PC 12-11-24  
A motion was made by BROUWER that the Minutes be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 6-0.  
Chair Thoresen requested to move the Presentation up on the agenda. There was  
unanimous consent by Park Commission members.  
D. Presentations  
1. Conservation Fund Grant Application from The Prairie Enthusiasts for the Uren Trust  
parcel in the Town of Blue Mounds - Erbe Grasslands  
Rich Henderson, The Prairie Enthusiasts' Empire-Sauk Chapter Board Representative,  
gave an overview of The Prairie Enthusiasts' property management in the Erbe Road  
Grasslands area in south western Dane County. The Prairie Enthusiasts are working to  
acquire an 77 acre property in the Town of Blue Mounds for the project. If acquired, the  
property will be actively managed for wildlife habitat and public access. The Prairie  
Enthusiasts is requesting a Dane County Conservation Fund Grant for 50% of the  
acquisition costs, approximately $395,000.  
The Prairie Enthusiasts U’ren Addition Presentation  
2024  
RPT-444  
Attachments: TPE U’ren Addition Presentation  
C. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE MENDOTA COUNTY PARK  
REDEVELOPMENT- MIDDLETON, WI  
1. 2024  
RES-258  
ENGELBERGER, FRIES and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-258  
2024 RES-258 FISCAL NOTE  
2024 RES-258 CONTRACT #15695  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 6-0.  
DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO DRIFTLESS  
AREA LAND CONSERVANCY - KERNEN PARCEL  
2. 2024  
RES-261  
DOWNING, FRIES, BLAZEWICZ, ENGELBERGER and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-261  
2024 RES-261 FISCAL NOTE  
2024 RES-261 AREA MAP  
2024 RES-261 SUBJECT MAP  
A motion was made by MORAN, seconded by BROUWER, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0.  
3. 2024  
RES-262  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE WISCONSIN  
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES URBAN FORESTRY  
GRANT PROGRAM FOR A COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING PILOT  
PROJECT  
CHAWLA, FRIES, ROSE, ENGELBERGER and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-262  
2024 RES-262 FISCAL NOTE  
2024 RES-262 CONTRACT #15680  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 6-0.  
APPROVAL OF 2025 CROP LEASES ON COUNTY LAND  
CHAWLA and ROSE  
4. 2024  
RES-264  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-264  
2024 RES-264 FISCAL NOTE  
2024 RES-264 CROP LEASES  
A motion was made by BOGUE, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0.  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF THE DEPUTY PARKS DIRECTOR  
TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGER IN THE LAND & WATER  
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - PARKS DIVISION  
5. 2024  
RES-266  
CHAWLA, ROSE, BLAZEWICZ and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-266  
2024 RES-266 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM E TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT  
WITH THE COUNTY OF SAUK  
6. 2024  
RES-267  
CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-267  
2024 RES-267 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0.  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE WI DEPARTMENT  
OF NATURAL RESOURCES WATERFOWL STAMP GRANT PROGRAM  
7. 2024  
RES-268  
CHAWLA, BLAZEWICZ, ENGELBERGER, POSTLER and ROSE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-268  
2024 RES-268 FISCAL NOTE  
2024 RES-268 CONTRACT #15693  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 6-0.  
E. Reports to Committee - None  
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
1. Wednesday, January 22, 2025  
Heritage Center, Upper Level  
3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison  
2. Wednesday, February 12, 2025  
Heritage Center, Upper Level  
3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison  
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda - None  
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law - None  
I. Adjourn  
Meeting adjourned 6:24 PM.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Joleen Stinson, pending Park Commission approval.