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, March 11, 2026
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: Alex DeSmidt, Lael Pascual, Joleen Stinson.
Youth Governance Program Member Aleena Sanghvan present.
Others Present: Chad DeChateau, Judie Pfeifer.
6 - NANCY BOGUE, STEFANIE BROUWER, ANALIESE EICHER, TOM
THORESEN, DON POSTLER and JASMINE BANKS
Present:
1 - KRISTIE GOFORTH
Excused:
Remembrance - William G. Lunney
Chair Thoresen, along with several commissioners, shared heartfelt memories
and reflections honoring Bill’s lasting contributions. They spoke warmly of his
dedication, leadership, and passion for parks and public service.
B. Consideration of Minutes
Minutes of the February 11, 2026 Park Commission
Attachments:
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by BANKS, 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
