1. Meet Groundswell Conservancy Executive Director Angela West Blank
Angela West Blank introduced herself and shared her background. She noted that
Groundswell Conservancy cherishes the partnership with the Dane County Park
Commission and the Conservation Fund Grant program. Park Commissioners and Dane
County Park staff introduced themselves and noted they are looking forward to working
with Angela and continuing to partner with Groundswell Conservancy.
G. Reports to Committee
1. McCarthy Youth & Conservation County Park shelter and parking lot project update
Construction will start soon on a paved parking lot with storm water treatment facilities, a
new timber frame shelter, and drinking fountain at McCarthy Youth & Conservation Park
County Park. The original construction completion date was this fall, but given the
current construction climate, it may push back to the spring of 2023. The vault toilet in
the park will remain.
McCarthy Youth & Conservation County Park Shelter Site Plan
2. Lower Yahara River Trail phase 2 planning update
The Lower Yahara River Trail phase 2 construction documents are nearing completion.
The project is a bit behind schedule due to a change in the trail alignment through Lake
Kegonsa State Park. The plan is to solicit proposals for construction administration soon
and let bids this winter with construction starting in 2023.
Lower Yahara River Trail Phase 2 Planning Update Exhibits
3. Salmo Pond construction update
The parking lot and vault restroom construction project is complete. Park operation staff
removed the old vault toilet and installed the new vault, which is precise work. Dane
County Parks is very lucky to have such a talented and knowledgeable crew. Staff and
volunteers planted over 1,700 native plant plugs in the new stormwater basins. The
project also included pathway improvements to the fishing piers and added a new picnic
table as part of the Dan Wisniewski Accessible Fishing Area. A memorial boulder will be
placed on site later this summer and a small dedication ceremony may be planned with
the family at a later date.
Salmo Pond Construction Photos and Dan Wisniewski Accessible
Fishing Area Plans
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H. Future Meeting Items and Dates