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, May 14, 2025  
5:30 PM  
Fish Lake County Park  
7764 Fish Lake Rd  
Sauk City, WI 53583  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Thoresen called the Park Commission meeting to order at 5:30 PM.  
Youth Governance Program Member Aleena Sanghvan present.  
Staff Present: Alex DeSmidt, Sharene Smith, Joleen Stinson.  
Others Present: Sabina Agrawal, Pam & Jeff Clemens, Greer Deneen, Peggy Frey,  
Roman & Jeff Hass, Trudi & John Marquardt, Mike Ramaked, Dave Ripp, Tom & Sandi  
Rutherford, Marc Watson.  
5 -  
Present:  
NANCY BOGUE, STEFANIE BROUWER, TOM THORESEN, GRACE MORAN and  
DON POSTLER  
2 - ANALIESE EICHER and KRISTIE GOFORTH  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the April 24, 2025 Park Commission  
2025  
MIN-047  
Attachments: 2025 MIN-047 Park_Commission_Minutes_04-24-2025  
A motion was made by BROUWER that the Minutes be approved. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
C. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SUGAR RIVER WILDLIFE AREA FALK WELLS  
NORTH WETLAND RESTORATION, 7045 SUNSET DRIVE, VERONA, WI  
1. 2025  
RES-010  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-010  
2025 RES-010 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-010 CONTRACT #15837  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO TOWN OF  
DUNKIRK AND GROUNDSWELL CONSERVANCY  
2. 2025  
RES-016  
MARREN, FRIES, POSTLER, BLAZEWICZ and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-016  
2025 RES-016 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-016 AREA MAP  
2025 RES-016 SUBJECT MAP  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO  
GROUNDSWELL CONSERVANCY - VILLAGE EDGE, LLC  
3. 2025  
RES-017  
DOOLAN, BLAZEWICZ, ENGELBERGER and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-017  
2025 RES-017 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-017 AREA MAP  
2025 RES-017 SUBJECT MAP  
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, YGP 1-0.  
AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM C TO A PURCHASE OF SERVICES  
AGREEMENT CONTRACT WITH CORRE INC.  
4. 2025  
RES-019  
CHAWLA and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-019  
2025 RES-019 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-019 MAP  
A motion was made by BOGUE, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
ACCEPTANCE OF NORTH AMERICA WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT  
GRANT SUB-AWARD FROM DUCKS UNLIMITED INC  
5. 2025  
RES-021  
CHAWLA, FRIES, BLAZEWICZ, ENGELBERGER, POSTLER and PETERS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-021  
2025 RES-021 FISCAL NOTE  
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, YGP 1-0.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TOKEN CREEK  
PARK STORAGE BUILDING IN THE TOWN OF BURKE, WI  
6. 2025  
RES-022  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-022  
2025 RES-022 FISCAL NOTE  
2025 RES-022 CONTRACT #15836  
A motion was made by BOGUE, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
ACCEPTANCE OF US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE FUNDS FOR FALK  
WELLS SUGAR RIVER WILDLIFE AREA RESTORATION  
7. 2025  
RES-023  
CHAWLA, FRIES, BLAZEWICZ, POSTLER, ENGELBERGER and PETERS  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-023  
2025 RES-023 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by POSTLER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE WALKING IRON WILDLIFE AREA  
AMENDA ROAD SOUTH WETLAND RESTORATION AT MAZOMANIE, WI  
8. 2025  
RES-024  
ENGELBERGER and FRIES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-024  
2025 RES-024 FISCAL NOTE  
2024 RES-024 CONTRACT #15838  
A motion was made by POSTLER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
D. Items Requiring Committee Action  
1. Collaborative Friends Grant Awards and Madison Community Foundation Friends of  
Dane County Parks Endowment Distribution Request  
Joleen Stinson presented a request for the Park Commission's approval of the 2025  
Collaborative Friends Grant awards and authorization to request a $9,043 distribution  
from the Friends of Dane County Parks Endowment at the Madison Community  
Foundation to help fund the selected projects.  
Endowment Distribution Request for 2025 Collaborative Friends Grants  
2025  
ACT-036  
Attachments:  
Endowment Distribution Request for 2025 Collaborative Friends  
Grants  
A motion was made by POSTLER, seconded by BOGUE, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
E. Presentations  
1. Dane County Youth Governance Program  
Aleena Sanghvan presented an overview of the Dane County Youth Governance Program,  
highlighting its mission to engage youth in local government and civic leadership. She  
shared details about an upcoming project—Sustainability Safari—an interactive,  
youth-led event at the Henry Vilas Zoo on May 28, 2025, focused on promoting  
sustainable practices like composting, recycling, and food waste reduction through  
hands-on activities and community engagement.  
Dane County Youth Governance Program (YGP) Group Project Summary  
2025  
RPT-084  
Attachments: YGP Project Summary Presentation  
2. History of Fish Lake & Lussier County Parks & Crystal Lake Wildlife Area  
Alex DeSmidt presented an overview of the history and amenities of Fish Lake County  
Park and the surrounding Dane County Parks properties, highlighting their recreational  
offerings and natural features. He also discussed the park's significance within the  
broader context of the county’s land management and conservation efforts.  
F. Reports to Committee  
1. DRAFT Parks and Open Space Plan 2025-2030: Review Input & Schedule  
Alex DeSmidt presented an update on the Dane County Park and Open Space Plan,  
including a summary of public comments received to date. He noted that the comment  
period will close at the end of the day, and next steps include making revisions based on  
the feedback and submitting the plan for adoption by the Dane County Board, which is  
expected to take place this summer.  
DRAFT Parks and Open Space Plan 2025-2030  
2025  
RPT-052  
Attachments: DRAFT_2025-2030_POSP_Report  
DRAFT_2025-2030_POSP_System_Map  
DRAFT_2025-2030_POSP_Trails_Map  
G. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
1. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm  
Badger Prairie County Park  
4654 Maple Grove Dr, Verona  
2. Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm  
Viking County Park  
Canoe/Kayak Launch  
2525 County Highway B, Stoughton  
H. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
Neighbors inquired about the future of Mussen Road and the remaining privately owned  
houses that are still submerged in Fish Lake.  
I. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
J. Closed Session  
A motion was made by MORAN, seconded by POSTLER, that the be enter into  
closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: YGP Sanghvan  
5 -  
Ayes:  
BOGUE, Vice Chair BROUWER, Chair THORESEN, MORAN and Supervisor  
POSTLER  
2 - Supervisor EICHER and Second Vice Chair GOFORTH  
Excused:  
The Commission (or Committee) plans to meet 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).  
K. Return to Open Session  
A motion was made by BOGUE, seconded by BROUWER, that the be exit out of  
closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: YGP Sanghvan  
5 -  
Ayes:  
BOGUE, Vice Chair BROUWER, Chair THORESEN, MORAN and Supervisor  
POSTLER  
2 - Supervisor EICHER and Second Vice Chair GOFORTH  
Excused:  
L. Adjourn  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the be adjourned.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
Meeting adjourned 7:10 PM.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Joleen Stinson, pending Park Commission approval.