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, May 25, 2022  
5:30 PM  
Walking Iron County Park  
6064 Beckman Rd, Mazomanie  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Ripp called the Park Commission meeting to order at 5:30 PM.  
Youth Governance Member Excused: Emily Cai.  
Staff Present: Joleen Stinson, Sharene Smith, Shane Otto.  
Others Present: Supervisor Doolan, Greg Brecka, Wisconsin DOT.  
4 - DAVE RIPP, TOM THORESEN, GRACE MORAN and STEFANIE BROUWER  
Present:  
3 - ANALIESE EICHER, KRISTIE GOFORTH and NANCY BOGUE  
Excused:  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Park Commission  
2022  
MIN-068  
Attachments: 2022_MIN-068_PC_MINUTES_5-11-22  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by BROUWER, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
C. Fund Transfers - None  
Chair Ripp requested to move the WIS-19 Proposed Indian Lake County Park  
Pedestrian Underpass to the top of the agenda. There was unanimous consent by Park  
Commission members.  
D. Items Requiring Committee Action  
1. WIS-19 Proposed Indian Lake County Park Pedestrian Underpass  
Greg Brecka from the DOT gave an overview of the WIS-19 underpass planning to date.  
DOT structural engineers designing the decorative concrete masonry endwalls recently  
provided a cost estimate for endwalls at $170,000. This is a not a cost shared item, so  
that cost would be Dane County’s. If the County would prefer the standard aluminum  
endwalls, then DOT would pay for the entire installation. The Park Commission  
discussed different aesthetic treatment options that Dane County Parks could consider  
after the road construction is completed, which will require a DOT maintenance  
agreement.  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by BROUWER, that the DOT  
continue with the pedestrian underpass design with metal endwalls instead  
of a more decorate stone or concrete treatment. Further direction included  
requesting powder coating cost estimates and to move forward if they come  
back within the $20,000 budget per the 1/5/2021 State/Municipal Financial  
Agreement (attached). The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
DOT Hwy 19 Underpass Documents  
2022  
RPT-092  
Attachments: DOT Hwy 19 Underpass Documents  
E. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
1. 2022  
RES-025  
ESTABLISHING A POLICY REQUIRING GENDER-INCLUSIVE  
RESTROOMS IN COUNTY FACILITIES  
Sponsors: RATCLIFF, MCGINNITY, PALM, SCHAUER, ROSE, ERICKSON, RITT, HUELSEMANN,  
WRIGHT, SMITH, CHAWLA, HATCHER, EICHER, BOLLIG, JOERS, ANDRAE, DOYLE,  
BARE, KIGEYA, WEGLEITNER, CASTILLO and DOOLAN  
Attachments: 2022 RES-025  
2022 RES-025 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
2. 2022  
RES-038  
ACCEPTANCE OF NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION  
ACT GRANT SUB-AWARD FROM DUCKS UNLIMITED INC - GREAT  
LAKES MALLARDS  
RIPP, ERICKSON, DOOLAN, ENGELBERGER, RATCLIFF and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-038  
2022 RES-038 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
3. 2022  
RES-039  
ACCEPTANCE OF NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION  
ACT GRANT SUB-AWARD FROM DUCKS UNLIMITED INC  
RIPP, ERICKSON, DOOLAN, ENGELBERGER, JOERS, RATCLIFF and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-039  
2022 RES-039 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
4. 2022  
RES-042  
DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO ICE AGE  
TRAIL ALLIANCE (LANGE)  
RIPP, DOOLAN, ERICKSON, ENGELBERGER, ANDRAE, JOERS, RATCLIFF and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-042  
2022 RES-042_MAP_Overview  
2022 RES-042_MAP_IATA_Lange_DCCF  
2022 RES-042 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by THORESEN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
5. 2022  
RES-043  
AUTHORIZING DONATION OF FUNDS FOR ACCESSIBLE WATER  
IMPROVEMENTS  
Sponsors: RIPP, DOOLAN, ERICKSON, ENGELBERGER, JOERS, RATCLIFF, MCGINNITY and  
RITT  
Attachments: 2022 RES-043  
2022 RES-043 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made by MORAN, seconded by BROUWER, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
ACCEPTANCE OF NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION FUNDS  
6. 2022  
RES-045  
RIPP, DOOLAN, ENGELBERGER and RATCLIFF  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-045  
2022 RES-045 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
7. 2022  
RES-048  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT  
AND WATERFOWL STAMP FUNDS FROM THE WI DEPARTMENT OF  
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR WETLAND RESTORATIONS  
RIPP, DOOLAN, ERICKSON, ENGELBERGER, RATCLIFF and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-048  
2022 RES-048 Fiscal Note  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by MORAN, that the Resolution  
Requiring 2/3rds Vote be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a  
voice vote 4-0.  
F. Presentations  
1. Walking Iron County Park Prairie and Oak Savanna Restoration  
Walking Iron County Park is a special property that includes a remnant sand prairie with  
diverse and unique species. The property was historically stewarded by The Prairie  
Enthusiasts. Dane County's land management team is restoring a prairie and oak  
savanna complex, expanding out from the remnant. Shane Otto detailed the restoration  
process in each unit from the last several years and highlighted several species and  
wildlife benefits.  
Walking Iron County Park Restoration Units  
2021  
RPT-464  
Attachments: Walking Iron County Park Restoration Units  
G. Reports to Committee - None  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
June 8 - Heritage Center lower level / hybrid virtual  
June 22 - Stewart Lake County Park  
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda - None  
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law - None  
K. 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:  
4 - Chair RIPP, First Vice Chair THORESEN, MORAN and BROUWER  
3 - Supervisor EICHER, GOFORTH and BOGUE  
Ayes:  
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.  
L. Return to Open Session  
A motion was made by BROUWER, seconded by THORESEN, that the Park  
Commission Meeting exit out of closed session. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Chair RIPP, First Vice Chair THORESEN, MORAN and BROUWER  
3 - Supervisor EICHER, GOFORTH and BOGUE  
Ayes:  
Excused:  
M. Adjourn  
A motion was made by MORAN, seconded by BROUWER, that the Meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Meeting adjourned 7:00 PM.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Joleen Stinson, pending Park Commission approval.  
N. Optional Tour of Park Restoration Work