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?  
Thursday, February 8, 2024  
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.  
The February 8, 2024 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, Madison, WI 53718 Moraine Conference Room  
(first floor).  
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 three toll-free phone numbers:  
1-833-548-0276  
1-833-548-0282  
1-888-788-0099  
When prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 988 4729 7183  
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 a written comment for this meeting, or send handouts for board members, please  
send them to: lwrd@countyofdane.com  
A. Call To Order  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the January 25, 2024 Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
Sponsors:  
Environment and Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee  
Attachments:  
C. Fund Transfers  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AUTHORIZING ADDENDUM TO PURCHASE OF SERVICES  
AGREEMENT WITH ROOTED INC FOR 2024 PLANNING AND  
IMPLEMENTATION OF GARDENS AT ANDERSON FARM COUNTY  
PARK  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA and HUELSEMANN  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/24/24  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
Passed  
2. 2023 RES-307 AUTHORIZING PARC & RIDE GRANT AWARDS  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/24/24  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote, 4-0, RIPP  
abstained, YGP 1-0. Passed  
AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF THE INDIAN LAKE COUNTY PARK &  
HALFWAY PRAIRIE WILDLIFE AREA MASTER PLAN  
Sponsors:  
DOOLAN, CHAWLA, ROSE and RIPP  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
1/24/24  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0.  
Passed  
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAUK COUNTY AND SAUK  
CITY FOR WisDOT TAP-STARS GRANT PROGRAM  
ADMINISTRATION  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA and RIPP  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/24/24  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by GOFORTH, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0, YGP  
1-0. Passed  
ACCEPTANCE OF A WDNR PHEASANT STAMP GRANT FOR  
HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Park Commission  
This resolution was referred to the Park Commission  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
1/19/24  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
1/24/24  
Park Commission  
recommended for approval  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by GOFORTH, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 5-0, YGP 1-0. Passed  
ACCEPTANCE OF A STATE OF WI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL  
RESOURCES BLACK EARTH CREEK RESTORATION GRANT  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
2/2/24  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
2/2/24  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
AUTHORIZING PARC & RIDE GRANT AWARD TO CITY OF  
MIDDLETON  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
2/2/24  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
2/2/24  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
8. 2023 RES-327 URBAN WATER QUALITY GRANT AWARD - CITY OF MIDDLETON  
Sponsors:  
HATCHER  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
2/2/24  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
2/2/24  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
AUTHORIZING RECLASSIFICATION OF THE LAKE MANAGEMENT  
AND PROJECT COORDINATOR TO LAKE MANAGEMENT  
SUPERVISOR IN THE LAND & WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
2/2/24  
County Board  
referred to the Environment,  
Agriculture & Natural Resources  
Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Environment, Agriculture & Natural  
Resources Committee  
2/2/24  
County Board  
referred to the Personnel &  
Finance Committee  
This resolution was referred to the Personnel & Finance Committee  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
F. Presentations  
G. Reports to Committee  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The next meeting will be February 22nd or 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 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.  
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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.  
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