Dane County  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Henry Vilas Zoo Commission  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Wednesday, January 3, 2024  
7:30 AM  
Interpreters must be requested in advance; please see the bottom of the agenda for more information.  
Los intérpretes deben solicitarse con anticipación; consulte el final de la agenda para obtener más  
información.  
Yuav tsuam tau thov txog cov neeg txhais lus hau ntej; thov saib hauv qab kawg ntawm qhov txheej  
txheem rau cov ntaub ntawv ntxiv.  
The January 3, 2024 Zoo Commission meeting will be held in person at Henry Vilas Zoo located at 702 S  
Randall Ave. Members of the public can enter the Zoo through the main gate at the corner of Drake  
Street and Randall Ave.  
PROCESS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:  
Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose an agenda item can register  
in person at the meeting using paper registration forms.  
In person registrations to provide public comment will be accepted throughout the meeting.  
If you want to submit a written comment for this meeting, or send handouts for board members, please  
send them to: zoo@henryvilaszoo.gov  
A. Call To Order  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Attachments:  
C. Action Items  
AMENDMENT B TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CLR DESIGN, INC. FOR  
DESIGN OF PHASE III THROUGH PHASE V (GIRAFFE/GROUND  
BIRDS EXHIBIT) FOR THE HEART OF THE ZOO IMPROVEMENTS.  
CONTRACTOR: CLR DESIGN, INC.  
Sponsors:  
RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
11/17/23  
County Board  
referred to the Henry Vilas Zoo  
Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Henry Vilas Zoo Commission  
11/17/23  
County Board  
referred to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee  
11/17/23  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
11/21/23  
recommended for approval  
Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
A motion was made by ENGELBERGER, seconded by WRIGHT, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
(5-0) YGP (2-0).  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item. Passed  
ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT TO SUPPORT BUILDING A KIDS'  
GARDEN AT HENRY VILAS ZOO  
Sponsors:  
CASTILLO  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
12/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Henry Vilas Zoo  
Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Henry Vilas Zoo Commission  
12/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Public Works &  
Transportation Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Public Works & Transportation Committee  
12/22/23  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
D. Presentations  
E. Reports to Committee  
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
I. Adjourn  
NOTE: If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations  
to access this service, activity or program, please call the phone number below at least three business  
days prior to the meeting.  
NOTA: Si necesita un intérprete, un traductor, materiales en formatos alternativos u otros arreglos  
para acceder a este servicio, actividad o programa, comuníquese al número de teléfono que figura a  
continuación tres días hábiles como mínimo antes de la reunión.  
LUS CIM: Yog hais tias koj xav tau ib tug neeg txhais lus, ib tug neeg txhais ntawv, cov ntawv ua lwm  
hom ntawv los sis lwm cov kev pab kom siv tau cov kev pab, cov kev ua ub no (activity) los sis qhov  
kev pab cuam, thov hu rau tus xov tooj hauv qab yam tsawg peb hnub ua hauj lwm ua ntej yuav tuaj  
sib tham.