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 10, 2026  
5:30 PM  
HYBRID: In person at the Alliant Energy Center,  
Administration and Public Works Building, 1919 Alliant  
Energy Center Way, Madison, WI; attend virtually via  
Zoom.  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Engelberger called the Meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.  
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Richards, John Welch, Roxanne Wienkes, Carrie  
Springer, Adam Ussher, Clement Abongwa, Nick Bubb, Shelby Slaven, Sharene  
Smith, Kevin Scheibler, Amanda DePagter, Chris Nygaard, Amy Tutwiler, Lacy  
Fox, Jeff Kostelic, Mike Dunlap  
YGP PRESENT: Alex Kulstad, AlexYu  
5 -  
Present:  
MICHAEL ENGELBERGER, DAN BLAZEWICZ, DAVID BOETCHER, MAUREEN  
McCARVILLE and RANDY UDELL  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 20th, 2026 PUBLIC WORKS AND  
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING  
Attachments: 2025 MIN-544  
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)  
APPROVING PETITION TO THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION FOR  
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT AID AND DESIGNATION OF THE SECRETARY OF  
TRANSPORTATION AS DANE COUNTY'S AGENT FOR IMPROVEMENT  
PROJECTS AT THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT, DANE COUNTY,  
WISCONSIN  
McCARVILLE, ROSE, FRIES and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-307  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP: 2-0).  
Carrie Springer spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF LEASE INVOLVING LAND AT THE DANE  
COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
LEASE NO. DCRA 94-8 WISDOA  
McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-314  
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).  
Adam Ussher spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH  
EISENSTEIN MALANCHUK LLP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE COST  
RECOVERY FOR THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
McCARVILLE and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-315  
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).  
Adam Ussher spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE UPGRADE OF AIR HANDLER UNIT 7 AT  
THE CITY-COUNTY BUILDING, 210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD.,  
MADISON, WI.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-322  
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).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF A VACANT JANITOR II  
POSITION TO A JANITOR POSITION  
VELDRAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-324  
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).  
Nick Bubb spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DANE  
COUNTY COURTHOUSE-DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REMODEL AT  
215 S. HAMILTON ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: JOE DANIELS  
CONSTRUCTION CO INC.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-325  
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.  
AWARDING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO THE BUILDING &  
CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN  
VELDRAN and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-326  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (YGP: 2-0).  
Shelby Slaven spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF LAND FROM DEPARTMENT OF WASTE &  
RENEWABLES TO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-335.pdf  
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.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WIESER BROTHERS GENERAL  
CONTRACTOR, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DANE COUNTY RNG  
MAINTENANCE SHOP AND OFFICE BUILDING  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-336  
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).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF DEPARTMENT OF WASTE AND  
RENEWABLES LAND  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-347  
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.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #205 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-349  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, 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.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #206 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-350  
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.  
AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER #04 FOR THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
EXHIBITION HALL EXPANSION AND CAMPUS STORMWATER DESIGN; 1919  
ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER WAY, MADISON, WI. CONSULTANT: STRANG  
INC  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-351  
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 and Kevin Scheibler spoke on this agenda item.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #20- PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS  
NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION- 8301 LUDS LN., MADISON, WI-  
CONTRACTOR: VOGEL BROS. BUILDING CO  
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).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #25- PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS  
NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION- 8301 LUDS LN., MADISON, WI-  
CONTRACTOR: VOGEL BROS. BUILDING CO  
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).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #09 FOR THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
EXHIBITION HALL-HVAC CONTROLS UPGRADES CONSTRUCTION; 1919  
ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER WAY, MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MASTERS  
BUILDING SOLUTIONS INC  
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).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #204 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
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).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
EASEMENT TO VILLAGE OF MCFARLAND FOR GATEWAY SIGN  
Attachments: 2025 ACT-357  
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.  
PARTIAL TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF EASEMENT AT PROPOSED  
LANDFILL AND SUSTAINABILITY PARK  
Attachments: 2025 ACT-358  
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.  
F. Presentations & Discussion Items  
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA UPDATE PROCESS 2026-2028 FOR THE PUBLIC  
WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Lacy Fox answered questions regarding the review process and frequency for  
legislative agenda updates.  
This discussion item was placed on file  
PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TOPICS RELATING TO  
BUDGET  
NONE  
This discussion item was placed on file  
SNOW REMOVAL COST ANALYSIS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS &  
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE  
Attachments: 2025 DISC-031  
Nick Bubb spoke on the Snow Removal Cost Analysis response on behalf of  
the Department of Administration.  
This discussion item was placed on file  
G. Reports to Committee  
Steve Richards reported on change orders under $10k.  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The next Public Works & Transportation Committee will be a joint meeting with  
the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee to be held on Tuesday, February  
24, 2026.  
This will be an in person hybrid meeting that will be held in the City County  
Building in Room 357 and 351.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
NONE  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
NONE  
K. Adjourn  
@ 6:47 P.M.  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Steve Richards, pending PWT Committee  
approval.