Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
County Board  
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, August 13, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Mendota County Park - 5133 Co Hwy M, Middleton  
A. ROLL CALL  
26 - BARUSHOK, BLAZEWICZ, BOETCHER, CHAWLA, DOOLAN, DOWNING,  
EICHER, ENGELBERGER, ERICKSON, FRIES, FURMAN, GLAZER, GRAY,  
LARSON, KRONING, LEWIS, MILES, TRUCIOS, PETERSON, POSTLER,  
RITT, OBIEZE, VELDRAN, WEGLEITNER, BRANDMEIER and WELSH  
Present:  
11 - ANDRAE, BOLLIG, BROWER, HUELSEMANN, JACKSON, KEMP, MARREN,  
RYLANDER, SMITH, DANTZLER JR and YANG  
Excused:  
1. Inspirational Message - Supervisor Trucios (Supervisor Veldran next)  
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Trucios  
B. SPECIAL MATTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  
LAND & WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION ON  
MENDOTA COUNTY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND LAKES'  
AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM  
1.  
Announcements  
Disclosures and abstentions  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS  
BILLS OVER $10,000 REFERRED TO THE COUNTY BOARD  
1.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by GRAY, seconded by FURMAN, that the Payment be  
adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. DENIAL OF CLAIMS  
E. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES  
MINUTES OF THE JULY 16, 2026 COUNTY BOARD MEETING  
1.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by POSTLER, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the Minutes  
be adopted. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
F. CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, UPDATING FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY  
PROVISIONS  
Sponsors:  
DOOLAN and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
2.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 41 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REVISING LANDFILL FEES  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
AMENDING CHAPTER 69 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, ADJUSTING SPEED LIMITS ON COUNTY HIGHWAYS  
3.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
AUTHORIZING NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS)  
CONTRACT WITH ALINA MEDICAL CENTER DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL  
HEALTH DIVISION  
4.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER and RITT  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR GREENFIELD  
REHABILITATION AGENCY, INC. DCDHS - BPHCC DIVISION  
5.  
Sponsors: WEGLEITNER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM CITY OF MADISON DCDHS - DAS DIVISION  
WEGLEITNER and ENGELBERGER  
6.  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE RENTAL CAR  
CONCESSION AGREEMENTS AT THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL  
AIRPORT  
7.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE AIRPORT MASTER  
PLAN & LAYOUT PLAN UPDATES AT 4000 INTERNATIONAL LANE,  
MADISON, WI. CONSULTANT: SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC.  
8.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF THE FERRIS CENTER AT  
2120 RIMROCK RD., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: SPEEDWAY SAND &  
GRAVEL INC  
9.  
Sponsors:  
ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND SUBMITTAL OF A REQUEST FOR  
10.  
APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN-TRADE SUBZONE  
DESIGNATION  
FTZ NO. 266  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER and RYLANDER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
APPROVING A LEASE ADDENDUM FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
AT TOMMY G. THOMPSON BUILDING  
11.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN DANE COUNTY AND UGLY APPLE  
LLC  
12.  
Sponsors: ERICKSON and RITT  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AUTHORIZING SALE OF EASEMENT AT BABCOCK COUNTY PARK TO  
VILLAGE OF MCFARLAND  
13.  
Sponsors:  
MARREN and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote. POSTLER abstains.  
AUTHORIZING A LAND ACQUISITION FOR ANDERSON FARM COUNTY  
PARK  
14.  
Sponsors:  
BOLLIG, BLAZEWICZ, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
AMENDING POS CONTRACT WITH WISHOPE INC. FOR ROOM AND  
BOARD EXPENSES DCDHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION  
15.  
Sponsors:  
WEGLEITNER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #53 FOR THE PSC NEW FACILITY  
CONSTRUCTION; 8301 LUDS LN., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: VOGEL  
BROS. BUILDING CO  
16.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
G. MOTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS  
H. REPORTS ON ZONING PETITIONS  
PETITION: REZONE 12249  
APPLICANT: STEVEN N AND JAN COWAN  
1.  
LOCATION: 4416 COUNTY HWY JJ, SECTION 2, TOWN OF VERMONT  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 and RR-16 Rural Residential  
Districts (amended from original FP-1 Farmland Preservation, RR-4 Rural Residential and  
RR-16 Rural Residential Districts)  
REASON: creating 3 residential lots (one for existing residence, amended to remove agricultural  
lot)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12283  
APPLICANT: GV BLACKBERRY LLC  
2.  
LOCATION: WEST AND SOUTH OF 9554 TURKEY RD, SECTION 25, TOWN OF BLACK  
EARTH  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential and RM-8  
Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: creating two residential lots  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12293  
3.  
APPLICANT: MARY R ZIMMERMAN & NATHAN CORNISH  
LOCATION: 3955 OBSERVATORY RD, SECTION 21, TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District and  
FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: create one residential lot and two agricultural lots  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12296  
APPLICANT: KEVIN AND JESSICA HANSON  
4.  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 1609 COUNTY HWY JG, SECTION 6, TOWN OF PRIMROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District,  
FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District, FP-35 Farmland  
Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: creating three residential lots and one agricultural lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12297  
5.  
APPLICANT: ROBERT SPECKMANN AND LINDA SPINA  
LOCATION: 1956 BARBER DR, SECTION 26, TOWN OF DUNN  
CHANGE FROM: RE Recreational District TO SFR-08 Single Family Residential District  
REASON: combine parcels to create one residential lot for an existing residence  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12298  
APPLICANT: DONALD AND MARGO BENSON  
6.  
LOCATION: 1246 WASHINGTON RD., SECTION 7, TOWN OF ALBION  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: expanding the size of a residential lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12299  
7.  
APPLICANT: BRIAN AND JANESSA HENNING  
LOCATION: WEST OF 825 CLARKSON RD., SECTION 4, TOWN OF  
MEDINA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot using transfer of development rights (tdr)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12301  
APPLICANT: CHEN-KANG & JULIE CHANG TR  
8.  
LOCATION: 5794 LINCOLN RD, SECTION 9, TOWN OF OREGON  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12302  
9.  
APPLICANT: D & L OLSON TR (DOUGLAS OLSON)  
LOCATION: 504 HANERVILLE RD, SECTION 26, TOWN OF DUNKIRK  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12303  
APPLICANT: HEPTA S INC  
10.  
LOCATION: 372 KOSHKONONG RD., SECTION 14, TOWN OF CHRISTIANA  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO FP-35 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12304  
APPLICANT: HARLAN D ERDAHL  
11.  
LOCATION: 1901 ERDAHL DR, SECTION 26, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-16 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12305  
APPLICANT: JON ALECKSON & MARY KADERABEK  
12.  
LOCATION: 2920 TOWN HALL RD, SECTION 8, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District, RM-16  
Rural Mixed-Use District TO RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: correction of comprehensive rezone error  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12306  
APPLICANT: DENNIS M KARLS  
13.  
LOCATION: 6496 COUNTY HIGHWAY DM, SECTION 13, TOWN OF DANE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RM-8 Rural Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12307  
APPLICANT: ROBERT J SPORE  
14.  
LOCATION: NORTH OF 4335 MISSOURI RD, SECTION 10, TOWN OF DEERFIELD  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District,  
FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
PETITION: REZONE 12308  
APPLICANT: PFEIFFER TR  
15.  
LOCATION: 1832 OAKVIEW DR, SECTION 32, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-08 Single Family Residential District TO NR-C Natural Resource  
Conservation District  
REASON: reconfiguration of buildable lots and creation of nr-c lot  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Zoning Petition be adopted. The motion carried by a  
voice vote.  
I. ORDINANCES  
AMENDING CHAPTER 71 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE ICEBOUND LAKES OF DANE  
COUNTY  
1.  
Sponsors:  
BLAZEWICZ, MARREN, BRANDMEIER and DOOLAN  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by a voice  
vote.  
J. AWARD OF CONTRACTS  
K. RESOLUTIONS  
L. APPOINTMENTS  
M. ITEMS REQUIRING MORE THAN A SIMPLE MAJORITY  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF THE DANE COUNTY  
1.  
CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION RECYCLING FACILITY  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
ENGELBERGER  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH DANE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF  
WASTE AND RENEWABLES DONATION REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE  
ACCOUNTS  
2.  
Sponsors: ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
3.  
AMENDING THE 2026 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE PRETRIAL  
SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING  
Sponsors: FURMAN, ENGELBERGER and BARUSHOK  
Attachments:  
A motion was made that the Resolution Requiring 2/3rds Vote be adopted. The  
motion carried by a voice vote.  
N. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS  
O. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS THE COUNTY BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO  
CONDUCT BY LAW  
P. ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by ERICKSON, seconded by FURMAN, that the meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously at 7:54 pm