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, September 28, 2022  
5:30 PM  
Morton Forest  
5169 Reeve Rd  
Mazomanie, WI 53560  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Ripp called the Park Commission meeting to order at 5:39 PM.  
Staff present: Joleen Stinson, Chris James, Lael Pascual, Alex DeSmidt, Sharene  
Smith.  
4 - DAVE RIPP, TOM THORESEN, KRISTIE GOFORTH and NANCY BOGUE  
Present:  
Excused:  
3 - ANALIESE EICHER, GRACE MORAN and STEFANIE BROUWER  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the September 14, 2022 Park Commission  
2022  
MIN-299  
Attachments: 2022 MIN-299 PC Minutes 09-14-22  
9-14-22_PC_Virtual_Registration_Report  
9-14-22 PC_In_Person_Registration_Forms  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by GOFORTH, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
C. Fund Transfers - None  
D. Referrals (Resolutions & Ordinance Amendments)  
2022  
RES-192  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WETLAND RESTORATION AT WALKING  
IRON COUNTY PARK  
RIPP, RITT and DOOLAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-192  
2022 RES-192 As Amended by Park Commission on 9-28-2022  
2022 RES-192 FISCAL NOTE  
2022 RES-192 CONTRACT #14859  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by GOFORTH, that the Resolution  
be amended on line 7 to correct the property name to Walking Iron Wildlife Area.  
The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
A motion was made by BOGUE, seconded by THORESEN, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval as amended. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
2022  
RES-193  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GOODLAND PARK ROOF  
REPLACEMENTS  
RIPP and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-193  
2022 RES-193 FISCAL NOTE  
2022 RES-193 CONTRACT #14852  
2022 RES-193 SIGNED COPY  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by GOFORTH, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
2022  
RES-194  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LAKE FARM SHELTERS 2&3 ROOF  
REPLACEMENTS  
RIPP and RITT  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-194  
2022 RES-194 FISCAL NOTE  
2022 RES-194 CONTRACT #14853  
2022 RES-194 SIGNED COPY  
A motion was made by GOFORTH, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
2022  
RES-199  
AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR STREAM CORRIDOR RESTORATION  
DESIGN FOR BLACK EARTH CREEK AT WALKING IRON COUNTY  
PARK  
RIPP, RITT and DOOLAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-199  
2022 RES-199 FISCAL NOTE  
2022 RES-199 CONTRACT #14858  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by BOGUE, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
2022  
RES-200  
DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO  
GROUNDSWELL CONSERVANCY, TOWN OF DUNKIRK AND  
DUNKIRK DAM LAKE DISTRICT  
MCGINNITY, RIPP, CHAWLA and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2022 RES-200  
2022 RES-200 Fiscal Note  
2022 RES-200__Area MAP  
2022 RES-200__Closeup MAP  
A motion was made by GOFORTH, seconded by THORESEN, that the Resolution  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
E. Items Requiring Committee Action  
1. 2023 Park Fees  
2022  
ACT-139  
2023 Proposed Fee Changes - Revision for Fee-Based Recurring  
Programs  
Attachments:  
2023 Proposed Fee Changes - Revision for Fee-Based Recurring  
Programs  
A motion was made by THORESEN, seconded by BOGUE, that the new  
fee-based recurring program permit level and fee be approved as proposed,  
which was revised on 9-23-2022 based on feedback received at the public  
hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Proposed 2023 Fee Changes  
2022  
ACT-124  
Attachments: Proposed 2023 Fee Changes  
A motion was made by GOFORTH, seconded by THORESEN, that the  
remaining 2023 proposed fee changes be approved as presented. The motion  
carried by a voice vote 3-1, with Chair RIPP voting no.  
F. Presentations - None  
G. Reports to Committee  
1. Lussier County Park - Ganser Addition, Recreation Park Classification  
Clayton Ganser sold 80-acres to Dane County and retained a life estate on the property.  
Now the life estate has been terminated, the property is being classified as a Recreation  
Park as part of Lussier County Park.  
Lussier County Park - Ganser Addition Map  
2022  
RPT-374  
Attachments: Lussier County Park - Ganser Addition  
2. History and Overview of Morton Forest  
The Morton family purchased 81 acres in 1953 and added the adjacent 39 acres in 1962.  
In 1999 Stephen Morton generously donated the property to Dane County Parks with a life  
estate, to preserve the land as a quiet, peaceful hiking and bird-watching property. In  
2014, in collaboration with the Madison Community Foundation, Stephen Morton created  
a permanent endowment fund to support Morton Forest. Stephen Morton relinquished the  
life estate in 2016, officially opening the property to the public. The property has three  
unique scenic overlooks.  
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
October 26 - McCarthy Youth & Conservation County Park  
November 9 - Heritage Center Lower Level Hybrid  
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 THORESEN, seconded by GOFORTH, that the Meeting  
enter into closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Chair RIPP, First Vice Chair THORESEN, GOFORTH and BOGUE  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor EICHER, MORAN, BROUWER and CAI  
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 THORESEN, seconded by GOFORTH, that the Meeting exit  
out of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Chair RIPP, First Vice Chair THORESEN, GOFORTH and BOGUE  
4 - Supervisor EICHER, MORAN, BROUWER and CAI  
Ayes:  
Excused:  
M. Adjourn  
A motion was made by BOGUE, seconded by THORESEN, that the Meeting be  
adjourned. The motion carried by a voice vote 4-0.  
Meeting adjourned 7:03 PM.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Joleen Stinson, pending Park Commission approval.