Dane County  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources 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.  
Thursday, July 3, 2025  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at 5201 Fen  
Oak Drive Moraine Room; attend virtually via  
zoom.  
See below for additional instructions on how to attend the meeting and provide public  
testimony.  
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.  
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txheem rau cov ntaub ntawv ntxiv.  
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The July 3, 2025 Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee meeting will be a hybrid  
meeting. Members of the public can either attend in person or virtually via Zoom.  
The public can attend in person at 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Moraine Conference Room.  
The public can access the meeting virtually with the Zoom application or by telephone.  
To join the meeting in Zoom, click the following link (after you fill out the form, the meeting link and  
access information will be emailed to you):  
This link will be active until the end of the meeting.  
To join the meeting by phone, dial-in using one of the following toll-free phone numbers:  
1-833-548-0276  
1-833-548-0282  
When prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 963 0989 1425  
PROCESS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:  
IN PERSON: 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. IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO  
REGISTER VIA THE ZOOM LINK ABOVE EVEN IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON.  
In person registrations to provide public comment will be accepted throughout the meeting.  
VIRTUAL: Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose an agenda item  
MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK ABOVE (even if you plan to attend using your phone). Virtual  
registrations to provide public comment will be accepted until 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the  
meeting.  
In order to testify (provide public comment) virtually, you must be in attendance at the meeting via Zoom  
or phone, you will then either be unmuted or promoted to a panelist and provided time to speak to the  
body.  
If you want to submit written comments or other materials for this meeting, please email them to:  
lwrd@danecounty.gov. Staff will forward the email and materials to members of the committee.  
A. Call To Order  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the May 22, 2025 Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
Sponsors:  
Environment and Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee  
Attachments:  
C. Fund Transfers  
D. Presentations  
1. Presentation by University of Wisconsin Center for Limnology on Yahara Lakes Research  
E. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD TO DEEPEN THE  
IMPACT OF THE ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION  
CONFERENCE  
Sponsors:  
DOOLAN, POSTLER, FRIES, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the UW Extension  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the UW Extension Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
6/23/25  
UW Extension Committee  
recommended for approval  
Motion by Kroning to recommend approval. Motion carried unanimously  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION  
FOR DANE COUNTY PARKS TO DEVELOP A CAREER PATHWAYS  
PROGRAM  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, ROSE, POSTLER, MARREN, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
6/25/25  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by GOFORTH, seconded by EICHER, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. Passed  
3. 2025 RES-049 ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM CLEAN FUEL DANE LLC  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, ROSE, POSTLER and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
AUTHORIZING A MASTER CONTRACT WITH WISCONSIN  
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TRADE AND CONSUMER  
PROTECTION FOR SOIL AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT  
Sponsors:  
DOWNING, BOLLIG and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Land Conservation  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Land Conservation Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE YAHARA WATERSHED  
IMPROVEMENT NETWORK SERVICE AGREEMENT  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Lakes & Watershed  
Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Lakes & Watershed Commission  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF LAND FOR BABCOCK COUNTY  
PARK  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, POSTLER, FRIES, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
6/25/25  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0. Passed  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING  
FROM WisDOT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPITAL CITY TO  
GLACIAL DRUMLIN TRAIL CONNECTOR PATH  
Sponsors:  
PETERSON, ROSE, POSTLER, FRIES, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
6/25/25  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by GOFORTH, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0. Passed  
AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF LAND FOR MCCARTHY YOUTH  
AND CONSERVATION COUNTY PARK  
Sponsors:  
PETERSON, POSTLER, FRIES, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
6/25/25  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0. Passed  
ADOPTING THE 2025 - 2030 DANE COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN  
SPACE PLAN  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, EICHER, POSTLER, BOLLIG, ROSE, MARREN, ENGELBERGER  
and RITT  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
6/13/25  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
6/25/25  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by MORAN, seconded by EICHER, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0. Passed  
F. Items Requiring Committee Action  
G. Reports to Committee  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The next meeting will be July 24th at the call of the Chair.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
K. 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—preferably at least three  
business days but no fewer than 24 hours prior to the meeting.  
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Sau tseg: Yog koj xav tau ib tug neeg txhais lus, txhais ua ntaub ntawv, cov ntaub ntawv uas nyob rau  
lwm yam kev lawm los sis lwm yam kev pab nkag rau qhov kev pab no, kev ua si los sis kev pab cuam,  
thov hu tus xov tooj rau hauv qab no—xav kom hu li peb hnub ua ntej tuaj tab sis tsis pub tsawg tshaj  
24 xuab moos ua ntej rau lub rooj sib tham no.  
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Amy Warner, warner.amy@danecounty.gov, 608.224.3730, TTY WI RELAY 711