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, January 20, 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: Todd Draper, Steve Richards, John Welch, Roxanne Wienkes,  
Kevin Scheibler, Cody Castillo, Carrie Springer, Clement Abongwa, Shelby  
Slaven, Sharene Smith, Amanda DePagter, Chris Nygaard, Lacy Fox, Janine  
Wachter, Jeff Kostelic  
YGP PRESENT: Alex Yu  
3 - MICHAEL ENGELBERGER, DAN BLAZEWICZ and DAVID BOETCHER  
Present:  
2 - MAUREEN McCARVILLE and RANDY UDELL  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 6th, 2026 PUBLIC WORKS &  
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING  
Attachments: 2025 MIN-509  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Minutes be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
After Consideration of Minutes, the Chair reordered the agenda to take up Item 1F: Presentation by  
Destination Madison, as the next item. The committee proceeded accordingly.  
1. Presentation by Destination Madison  
Ellie Westman Chin, Kate Dale and Jamie Patrick of Destination Madison gave  
an informational presentation on DM’s efforts to promote and secure events for  
the Alliant Energy Center.  
C. Fund Transfers  
HIGHWAY CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND TRANSFER  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 FTR-031.pdf  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Fund Transfer be recommended for  
approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Clement Abongwa spoke on this agenda item.  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR AIR COMPRESSOR SERVICE AND PARTS  
FOR DANE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WASTE & RENEWABLES  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-297  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Resolution be recommended for  
approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
John Welch spoke on this agenda item.  
COST SHARING AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF OLIN AVE/JOHN  
NOLEN DRIVE (CTH MC) FROM WINGRA CREEK TO USH 12 BELTLINE  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 Res-300.pdf  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Clement Abongwa spoke on this agenda item.  
ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES ON CTH MM  
FROM MCCOY RD TO USH 12/18  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-303.pdf  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Clement Abongwa spoke on this agenda item.  
ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES ON CTH MM  
FROM USH 12/18 TO CTH MC  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-304.pdf  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Clement Abongwa spoke on this agenda item.  
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 and FRIES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-307  
A motion was made by BOETCHER that the Resolution be postponed to the Public  
Works & Transportation Committee, due back by 2/10/2026 The motion carried by  
a voice vote 3-0 (YGP: 1-0).  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF LEASE INVOLVING LAND AT THE DANE  
COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT  
LEASE NO. DCRA 94-8 WISDOA  
McCARVILLE  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-314  
A motion was made by BOETCHER that the Resolution be postponed to the Public  
Works & Transportation Committee, due back by 2/10/2026 The motion carried by  
a voice vote (YGP: 1-0).  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
SIGN EASEMENT TO THE TOWN OF WESTPORT  
Attachments: 2025 ACT-321  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #190- JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115  
W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI- CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO.  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #191- JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115  
W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI- CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO.  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #192- JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115  
W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI- CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO.  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #193- JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115  
W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI- CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO.  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #194- JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115  
W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI- CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO.  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #195- JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115  
W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI- CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO.  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #196- JAIL CONSOLIDATION PROJECT- 115  
W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI- CONTRACTOR: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO.  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ that the Action Item be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-0 (YGP:1-0).  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
F. Presentations & Discussion Items  
2. Topics Relating to Budget  
Chair Engelberger discussed submitting a request for information and  
questions to the Department of Administration related to privatized labor  
contracts.  
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA UPDATE PROCESS 2026-2028 FOR THE PUBLIC  
WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Lacy Fox provided an overview and answered questions regarding the process  
to update the County Board’s Legislative Agenda for the 2026-2028 biennium.  
Committee members were asked to review the working document and come  
prepared to discuss potential updates at the next scheduled meeting.  
Supervisor Boetcher discussed moving workforce issues out of Public Works  
section and over to Personnel, and ensuring Airport and Transportation matters  
are listed under Public Works.  
This discussion item was placed on file.  
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, February 10th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This will be an in person hybrid  
meeting that will be held at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center  
Way, Madison, WI in the large conference room.  
The February 24th, 2026 Meeting will be a joint-hybrid meeting with the Public  
Protection and Judiciary Committee, and will be held at the City-County  
Building. Additional details to follow.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
NONE  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
Kevin Scheibler provided a brief update on the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum  
renovation proposals, following the recent press release. A formal presentation  
is being prepared for a future date.  
K. Adjourn  
@6:55 P.M.  
A motion was made by BOETCHER that the Meeting be adjourned. The motion  
carried unanimously 3-0 (YGP: 1-0).  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Todd Draper pending PWT Committee  
Approval.