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 25, 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: James Brodzeller, Alex DeSmidt, Lael Pascual, Sharene Smith,  
Joleen Stinson.  
Youth Governance Program Member Aleena Sanghvan excused.  
5 -  
Present:  
NANCY BOGUE, STEFANIE BROUWER, TOM THORESEN, DON POSTLER and  
JASMINE BANKS  
2 - ANALIESE EICHER and KRISTIE GOFORTH  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
2025  
MIN-642  
Minutes of the March 11, 2026 Park Commission  
Attachments: 2025 MIN-642 Park Commission Minutes 03-11-2026  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by BANKS, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
C. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #05 FOR THE WALKING IRON TRAIL PHASE  
1 CONSTRUCTION; 6715 CTH 78, MAZOMANIE, WI. CONTRACTOR: ZENITH  
TECH INC  
2025  
RES-402  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-402  
2025 RES-402 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-402 CO#05  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BLACK EARTH CREEK HYDROLOGIC  
RESTORATION AT SCHULTZ RD & HWY 14, BLACK EARTH, WI.  
CONTRACTOR: HGS, LLC.  
2025  
RES-407  
ENGELBERGER and FRIES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-407  
2025 RES-407 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-407 CONTRACT #16221  
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 5-0.  
Black Earth Creek Restoration Presentation  
2025  
RPT-826  
Attachments: Black Earth Creek Restoration Presentation  
James Brodzeller presented an overview of the Black Earth Creek restoration  
and remeandering project planned for the Black Earth Creek Fishery & Wildlife  
Area. He highlighted anticipated benefits including improved flood mitigation,  
enhanced stream function, and strengthened fisheries habitat.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LUNNEY LAKE FARM COUNTY PARK BOAT  
LAUNCH & PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT 4286 LIBBY RD. MADISON,  
WI. CONTRACTOR: POBLOCKI PAVING CORP  
2025  
RES-409  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-409  
2025 RES-409 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-409 CONTRACT #16224  
A motion was made by BOGUE, seconded by BROUWER, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
D. Reports to Committee  
1. 2027 Park Fees: Data Sharing and Initial Guidance  
Joleen Stinson and Lael Pascual presented data to support ongoing  
discussions around potential 2027 fee adjustments, including permit sales and  
reservation history, resident versus non-resident permit distribution, and fee  
comparisons with peer counties in the Midwest. Commissioners were asked a  
series of initial questions to help guide development of a draft fee proposal. This  
input will assist Supervisor Postler, along with staff, in refining options for 2027  
fees, with a draft proposal to be brought forward for further discussion at the  
next meeting. Chair Thoresen reminded Commissioners to send fee-related  
comments or questions directly to Parks Director Stinson and/or Supervisor  
Postler to avoid a walking quorum.  
Park Permit Fee Data  
2025  
RPT-827  
Attachments: Park Permit Fee Data  
E. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
1. Wednesday, April 22, 2026  
Heritage Center  
3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison  
2. Thursday, May 7, 2026  
Land & Water Resources Department  
5201 Fen Oak Drive, Madison  
2026 Park Commission Meeting Schedule  
2025  
RPT-464  
Attachments: 2026 PC Meeting Schedule updated 3-11-2026  
F. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
G. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
H. Closed Session  
A motion was made by BROUWER that the Meeting enter into closed session. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Ayes:  
BOGUE, Vice Chair BROUWER, Chair THORESEN, Supervisor POSTLER and  
BANKS  
The Commission (or Committee) met in closed session for the purpose of deliberating or  
negotiating the purchasing or acquiring of property where open discussion of bargaining  
positions and strategies would discourage bargaining and harm the public's interest in  
obtaining properties. The authority for this possible closed session is Wis.Stat.19.85(1)  
(e).  
I. Return to Open Session  
A motion was made by POSTLER that the Meeting exit out of closed session. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Ayes:  
BOGUE, Vice Chair BROUWER, Chair THORESEN, Supervisor POSTLER and  
BANKS  
J. Adjourn  
A motion was made by BOGUE that the Meeting be adjourned. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Meeting adjourned 7:48 PM.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Joleen Stinson, pending Park Commission approval.