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, March 24, 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.  
YGP EXCUSED: Alex Kulstad, Alex Yu  
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Draper, Steve Richards, Roxanne Wienkes, Kevin  
Scheibler, Carolyn Clow, Mark Papko, Clement Abongwa, Amanda DePagter,  
Alex DeSmidt, Sharene Smith, Shelby Slaven, Joseph Darcangelo, Janine  
Wachter, Kristin Moala, Jamie Chapman, Jeff Kostelic, Scott McDonell  
5 -  
Present:  
MICHAEL ENGELBERGER, DAN BLAZEWICZ, DAVID BOETCHER, MAUREEN  
McCARVILLE and RANDY UDELL  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 10th, 2026 PUBLIC WORKS &  
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING  
Attachments: 2025 MIN-648  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Minutes  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
C. Fund Transfers  
NONE  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
Chair Engelberger, without objection, amended the order of business to take Item 8 first.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #05 FOR THE WALKING IRON TRAIL PHASE  
1 CONSTRUCTION; 6715 CTH 78, MAZOMANIE, WI. CONTRACTOR: ZENITH  
TECH INC  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-402  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Alex DeSmidt spoke on this agenda item.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES,  
REGARDING THE AIRPORT COMMISSION  
1.  
FURMAN and RYLANDER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 OA-029  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Mark Papko spoke on this agenda item.  
EXTEND MARKETING CONTRACT TO S/B STRATEGIC MARKETING FOR  
SERVICES--HENRY VILAS ZOO  
ENGELBERGER and WELSH  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-355  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Janine Wachter, Joseph Darcangelo, Kristin Moala spoke on this agenda item.  
Registered public opinion: 22 in support, 7 in opposition  
Erik Anderson registered to speak in opposition of this agenda item.  
AGREEMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND  
PEDESTRIAN ISLANDS AT THE CTH M/CENTURY AVENUE AND CTH Q  
NORTH INTERSECTION IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETON  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-382.pdf  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Clement Abongwa spoke on this agenda item.  
AGREEMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CTH CC/JEFFERSON  
STREET AND ALPINE PARKWAY INTERSECTION IN THE VILLAGE OF  
OREGON  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-394  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Clement Abongwa spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING A PERMIT AGREEMENT AND PERMIT FOR OCCUPANCY  
FOR MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT TESTING AT THE  
ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-395  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
5-0.  
Kevin Scheibler spoke on this agenda item.  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AIR SERVICE PROMOTION AND  
MARKETING AGREEMENT FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES DANE COUNTY  
REGIONAL AIRPORT  
McCARVILLE and RYLANDER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-397  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
5-0.  
Mark Papko spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DANE COUNTY ELECTION CENTER/  
CLERKS OFFICE REMODEL CONSTRUCTION AT 2002 PANKRATZ ST.  
MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-401  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BLACK EARTH CREEK HYDROLOGIC  
RESTORATION AT SCHULTZ RD & HWY 14, BLACK EARTH, WI.  
CONTRACTOR: HGS, LLC.  
ENGELBERGER and FRIES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-407  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #218 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-410  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the  
Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote  
5-0.  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #219 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO.  
ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-411  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by McCARVILLE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Steve Richards spoke on this agenda item.  
AMENDING THE 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET TO REMODEL SPACE FOR THE  
JAIL DIVERSION SERVICES PROGRAM  
VELDRAN and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-413  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the  
Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Amanda DePagter spoke on this agenda item.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #27 FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY  
COMMUNICATIONS NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION; 8301 LUDS LN.,  
MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: VOGEL BROS. BUILDING CO  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
TEMPORARY LIMITED EASEMENT FOR STORMWATER MEASURES TO TC  
SILVER EAGLE DEVELOPMENT LLC  
Attachments: 2025 ACT-391  
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by UDELL, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Sharene Smith spoke on this agenda item.  
AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE CCB FACILITIES EMERGENCY  
POWER DESIGN; 210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, MADISON, WI.  
CONSULTANT: HAMMEL GREEN AND ABRAHAMSON INC  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Action  
Item be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #217 FOR THE JAIL CONSOLIDATION  
PROJECT- 115 W. DOTY ST., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MIRON  
CONSTRUCTION CO  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by UDELL, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #11 FOR THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER EX  
HALL HVAC CONTROLS UPGRADES (CONSTRUCTION); 1919 ALLIANT  
ENERGY CENTER WAY, MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: MASTERS  
BUILDING SOLUTIONS INC  
A motion was made by UDELL, seconded by BLAZEWICZ, that the Action Item be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #13 FOR THE CSS PARKING RAMP  
RESTORATION-PHASE II; 113 S. HENRY ST. MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR:  
GOLF ACQUISITION GROUP  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by UDELL, that the Action Item  
be approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0.  
Todd Draper spoke on this agenda item.  
F. Presentations & Discussion Items  
PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TOPICS RELATING TO  
BUDGET  
Chair Engelberger advised he received additional contract data information from  
the Department of Administration but has not yet been reviewed; intends to  
report on this topic after committee is reseated in April.  
Supervisor Boetcher addressed the topic of improving the time it takes to get  
proposed contracts in front of the committee for approval.  
Shelby Slaven explained that the contracting process involves multiple front end  
review steps prior to it having a County Board referral.  
Topic to remain on the agenda throughout 2026.  
G. Reports to Committee  
Todd Draper/Steve Richards reported on change orders under $10k  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The next hybrid Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting will be held  
on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the  
Alliant Energy Center- Administration & Public Works Building, 1919 Alliant  
Energy Center Way, Madison, WI. This meeting will include a report from our  
YGP Members as they complete their service in May.  
A potential joint meeting with the Personnel and Finance Committee was  
proposed with further details to be determined.  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
Chair Engelberger recognized Supervisor McCarville and Supervisor Udell for  
their service on the PWT Committee.  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
NONE  
K. Adjourn  
@7:05 P.M.  
A motion was made by McCARVILLE, seconded by UDELL, that the Meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously 5-0.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Todd Draper, pending PWT Committee  
approval.