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, March 9, 2022  
5:30 PM  
Virtual Zoom Meeting: See top of agenda for  
instructions  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Ripp called the Park Commission meeting to order at 5:30 PM.  
Youth Governance Member Present: Emily Cai.  
Staff Present: Laura Hicklin, Joleen Stinson, Chris James, Sharene Smith, Lael  
Pascual, Susan Sandford.  
6 -  
Present:  
ANALIESE EICHER, DAVE RIPP, TOM THORESEN, GRACE MORAN, STEFANIE  
BROUWER and NANCY BOGUE  
1 - KRISTIE GOFORTH  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the February 9, 2022 Park Commission  
2021  
MIN-632  
Attachments: 2022_MIN-632_PC_MINUTES_2-9-22  
A motion was made by MORAN, seconded by BOGUE, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0, YGP 1-0.  
C. Fund Transfers - None  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1. 2021  
RES-363  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT  
SALMO POND COUNTY PARK  
RATCLIFF, CHAWLA, RIPP, MCGINNITY and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-363  
2021 RES-363 FISCAL NOTE  
2021 RES-363 CONTRACT #14633  
A motion was made by MORAN, seconded by EICHER, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0, YGP 1-0.  
2021  
RPT-967  
Salmo Pond 2022 Parking, Stormwater and Accessibility Improvements  
Site Plan  
Attachments:  
Salmo Pond 2022 Parking, Stormwater and Accessibility  
Improvements Site Plan  
2. 2021  
RES-367  
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE 2022 BUDGET FOR PARKS LAND  
MANAGEMENT LTE FUNDS  
RIPP, RITT and MCGINNITY  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-367  
2021 RES-367 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, YGP 1-0.  
3. 2021  
RES-395  
AUTHORIZING AN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE EASEMENT TO  
AMERICAN TRANSMISSION COMPANY LLC  
RIPP  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-395  
2021 RES-395 Fiscal Note  
2021 RES-395_MAP  
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 6-0, YGP 1-0.  
4. 2021  
RES-396  
AUTHORIZING ADDENDUMS TO PURCHASE OF SERVICES  
AGREEMENTS WITH OPERATION FRESH START INC  
RIPP, AUDET, VELDRAN, DOOLAN and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2021 RES-396  
2021 RES-396 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made by EICHER, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0, YGP 1-0.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action - None  
F. Presentations  
1. LWRD Outreach Updates & Equity and Inclusion Plan  
Sandford and Pascual gave attached presentation on LWRD Outreach Updates and  
Equity and Inclusion Plan.  
LWRD Outreach Updates and Equity and Inclusion Plan Presentation  
2021  
RPT-966  
Attachments: LWRD Outreach Updates & Equity and Inclusion Plan  
G. Reports to Committee  
1. Gateway to The Driftless Partnership Request  
Ripp spoke in support of a formal agreement with the Gateway to The Driftless. He asked  
to draft a MOU to be shared with staff and the Commission. Staff spoke against a formal  
MOU agreement but noted that the Wisconsin River Bridge, the Wolf Run/Great Sauk  
Trail and the Black Earth Creek Trail are identified in the POSP and Dane County Parks  
is committed to continuing to plan and develop these trails, as we are committed to all  
the shared-use trails across the county. Commissioners spoke against a formal MOU  
agreement, questioned the Commission’s authority to enter into any agreements, and  
directed staff to respond to Gateway to the Driftless with a letter.  
Gateway to The Driftless partnership request letter  
2021  
COM-034  
Attachments: Gateway to The Driftless partnership request letter  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
1. March 23 - Token Creek if weather is decent  
April 13 - virtual  
2. Summer Schedule for Outdoor Park Meetings/Tours:  
April 27 - Prairie Moraine  
May 25 - Walking Iron (Beckman Rd)  
June 22 - Stewart Lake  
July 27 - W G Lunney Lake Farm  
August 24 - Silverwood  
September 28 - Morton Forest  
October 26 - McCarthy  
I. Announcements - None  
J. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda - None  
K. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law - None  
L. Closed Session  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Park  
Commission Meeting enter into closed session. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
6 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor EICHER, Chair RIPP, First Vice Chair THORESEN, MORAN, Supervisor  
BROUWER and Supervisor BOGUE  
1 - GOFORTH  
Excused:  
CLOSED SESSION: The Park Commission entered into closed session per Wis. Stat.  
19.85(1)(e): The Commission may go into closed session for the purposes of  
deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public  
funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or  
bargaining reasons require a closed session.  
M. Return to Open Session  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by BROUWER, that the Park  
Commission Meeting exit out of closed session. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
6 -  
Ayes:  
Supervisor EICHER, Chair RIPP, First Vice Chair THORESEN, MORAN, Supervisor  
BROUWER and Supervisor BOGUE  
1 - GOFORTH  
Excused:  
N. Adjourn  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by BOGUE, that the Park  
Commission Meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a voice vote 6-0, YPG  
1-0.  
Meeting adjourned 6:50 PM.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Joleen Stinson, pending Park Commission approval.