G. Reports to Committee
1. Report on public comments received regarding Chapter 71: Regulation of Icebound Inland Waters
Minks provided a summary of public comments received. Attached below is the
report. Commission members requested that staff also contact city and local
EMS/Fire Departments that provide assistance for incidents on icebound
waters of Dane County for comments. All received comments will be provided
to the commission at a future meeting. Commission members also discussed
potential changes to allow for all terrain powered wheelchairs and ebikes.
Received Public Comments on Chapter 71
2. 2026 Lakes and Watershed Commission Budget Recommendations
A draft 2026 Lakes and Watershed Budget Recommendation document was
reviewed by the commission (see below for attached draft). Commission
members were asked to review the document. Suggested edits or changes can
be submitted to staff or proposed at the next meeting. Commission members
recommended that next years Budget Recommendation process start much
sooner after the County Budget guidelines are released.
DRAFT Lakes and Watershed Commission 2026 Budget Recommendations
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates
1. Next Lakes and Watershed Commission meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 3rd starting at
5:30 pm. Tentative agenda items include a presentation from Clean Lakes Alliance.
Commission members requested information and discussion on Wake Boats
at a future meeting
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda
None
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law
None
K. Adjourn
A motion was made by BLAZEWICZ, seconded by ENGELBERGER, that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Kyle Minks and are subject to action at a future
meeting.