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, January 25, 2023  
5:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the Heritage Center  
Lower Level, 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison; attend  
virtually via Zoom  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Ripp called the Park Commission meeting to order at 5:30 PM.  
Staff Present: Joleen Stinson, Sharene Smith, Adam Alves. Chris James attended  
virtually.  
Youth Governance Member Emily Cai attended virtually.  
Supervisor Eicher, Grace Moran, Nancy Bogue, Stefanie Brouwer attended virtually.  
7 - NANCY BOGUE, STEFANIE BROUWER, ANALIESE EICHER, DAVE RIPP,  
TOM THORESEN, GRACE MORAN and KRISTIE GOFORTH  
Present:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the January 11, 2023 Park Commission Meeting  
2022  
MIN-534  
Attachments:  
2022_MIN_534_PC_MINUTES_1-11-23  
1-11-2023 Park Commission Registration Report  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by GOFORTH, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0, YGP 1-0.  
C. Fund Transfers - None  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF LAND FOR MCCARTHY YOUTH AND  
CONSERVATION COUNTY PARK FROM THE ELINOR G. DUSHACK  
REVOCABLE TRUST  
2022  
RES-303  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, RIPP, RATCLIFF, ENGELBERGER, COLLINS, RITT, JOERS and  
HATCHER  
Attachments:  
2022 RES-303  
2022 RES-303 AREA MAP  
2022 RES-303 SUBJECT MAP  
2022 RES-303 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made by GOFORTH, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0, YGP 1-0.  
AUTHORIZING DONATION OF FUNDS TOWARDS ACCESSIBILITY  
IMPROVEMENTS AT JENNI AND KYLE PRESERVE  
2022  
RES-304  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, RIPP, ENGELBERGER, HUELSEMANN, RITT, JOERS and HATCHER  
Attachments:  
2022 RES-304  
2022 RES_304 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by THORESEN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 7-0, YGP 1-0.  
Jenni & Kyle Preserve Improvement Plan  
Jenni & Kyle Preserve Improvement Plan  
2022  
RPT-665  
Attachments:  
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND  
PHEASANT STAMP FUNDS FROM THE WI DEPARTMENT OF  
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR WALKING IRON WILDLIFE AREA  
RESTORATION  
2022  
RES-305  
Sponsors:  
CHAWLA, RIPP, ENGELBERGER and RITT  
Attachments:  
2022 RES-305  
2022 RES-305 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by BROUWER, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0, YGP 1-0.  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TIMBER HARVEST AT ANDERSON FARM  
COUNTY PARK  
2022  
RES-312  
Sponsors: CHAWLA, RIPP and ENGELBERGER  
Attachments:  
2022 RES-312  
2022 RES-312 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by GOFORTH, seconded by BROUWER, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 7-0, YGP 1-0.  
2023 Dane County Park Timber Harvest Plans  
2022  
RPT-501  
Attachments:  
Anderson Farm County Park Timber Harvest Map  
Silverwood County Park Timber Harvest Map  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
1. Conservation Fund Grant Application from Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens:  
the Pope Farm Homestead  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by THORESEN, to direct staff to  
prepare the resolution to approve grant money for this Conservation Fund  
grant request. The motion carried by a voice vote 7-0, YGP 1-0.  
F. Presentations - None  
G. Reports to Committee  
1. Urban Forestry Update  
Adam Alves, Forester Specialist, gave an overview of last year's forestry initiatives.  
Storm damage response takes up most of May-September, 2022 saw an increase of  
storm events and damage. He details bur oak decline and treatment methods. He also  
discussed tree planting, orchards in the park system, career pathway partnerships with  
Madison College's Urban Forestry program and the developing tree ambassador  
volunteer program.  
Forestry Update Presentation  
Forestry Update Presentation  
2022  
RPT-663  
Attachments:  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
February 8, 2023  
March 8, 2023  
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 GOFORTH, seconded by THORESEN, that the be  
adjourned. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Meeting adjourned 6:20 PM.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Joleen Stinson, pending Park Commission approval.