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, June 26, 2024  
5:30 PM  
Pheasant Branch Conservancy  
5000 Pheasant Branch Rd, Middleton  
A. Call To Order  
Vice-Chair Brouwer called the Park Commission meeting to order at 5:34 PM.  
Staff Present: Joleen Stinson, Sharene Smith, Chris James.  
Others Present: Hans Hilbert, Pam Shannon, Chris Kehler, Jim Bachhuber.  
6 -  
Present:  
NANCY BOGUE, STEFANIE BROUWER, ANALIESE EICHER, GRACE MORAN,  
KRISTIE GOFORTH and DON POSTLER  
1 - TOM THORESEN  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the May 22, 2024 Park Commission  
2024  
MIN-072  
Attachments: 2024 MIN-072_PC_Minutes_5-22-24  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by MORAN, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0.  
C. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING  
ADDENDUM FOR 2024 FROM THE WI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL  
RESOURCES  
1. 2024  
RES-029  
CHAWLA, POSTLER, ENGELBERGER and YANG  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-029  
2024 RES-029 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 6-0.  
AUTHORIZING DANE COUNTY TO SIGN A REVISED PROJECT  
AGREEMENT WITH WisDOT FOR WALKING IRON TRAIL BRIDGE B428E  
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM  
2. 2024  
RES-070  
CHAWLA, ERICKSON, BLAZEWICZ and POSTLER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 RES-070  
2024 RES-070 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by BOGUE, seconded by EICHER, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0.  
D. Items Requiring Committee Action - None  
E. Presentations  
1. Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy  
The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy (FOPBC) organized in 1995, the same  
year that Dane County acquired the former Frederick farm. For nearly 30 years, the  
FOBPC has demonstrated a strong commitment to restoring habitat in the Pheasant  
Branch Conservancy and educating the public about its resources. With the exception of  
a few contract workers, they are an all-volunteer organization. The Friends donated  
$100,000 to Dane County Parks over the last 4 years for the restoration of the northern  
160-acre addition to the Conservancy, which was acquired in 2019. There will be a public  
celebration for the completion of this restoration on Monday, August 5 from 3:00 - 5:00  
PM. The Friends work both in the City and County's portions of the Conservancy;  
focusing on wetland restoration, diversifying the species found within the property, citizen  
science, advocating for proper stormwater planning in adjacent new developments, and  
extensive public environmental education.  
F. Reports to Committee - None  
G. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
1. Wednesday, July 24, 2024  
Ice Age Junction Natural Resource Area  
Park and Ride, 2585 Old PB, Verona  
2. Wednesday, August 28, 2024  
Fish Camp County Park  
Net House, 3359 Fish Camp Rd, McFarland  
3. Wednesday, September 4, 2024  
public hearing for 2025 fees  
Heritage Center upper level  
3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison  
H. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda - None  
I. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
Staff and commissioners shared the following announcements:  
1. 2024 RES-069 was introduced, which includes reappointing Grace, Kristie and Tom to  
Park Commission.  
2. 2024 RES-026 passed, which awards a paving contract for Token Creek County Park.  
3. The redesign plans at Mendota County Park, which is funded by a donation to the  
Foundation for Dane County Parks from the Ragatz family, are ~90% complete.  
4. The Lower Yahara River Trail phase 2 construction is wrapping up, just a few punch list  
items left. Grand opening will be scheduled after Labor Day.  
J. Closed Session  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by GOFORTH, that the Meeting enter  
into closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Ayes:  
BOGUE, Vice Chair BROUWER, Supervisor EICHER, MORAN, Second Vice Chair  
GOFORTH and Supervisor POSTLER  
1 - Chair THORESEN  
Excused:  
The Commission (or Committee) met 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 EICHER, seconded by POSTLER, that the Meeting exit out  
of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Ayes:  
BOGUE, Vice Chair BROUWER, Supervisor EICHER, MORAN, Second Vice Chair  
GOFORTH and Supervisor POSTLER  
1 - Chair THORESEN  
Excused:  
L. Adjourn  
A motion was made by MORAN, seconded by EICHER, that the Meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0.  
Meeting adjourned 6:42 PM.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Joleen Stinson, pending Park Commission approval.