Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Henry Vilas Zoo Commission  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Tuesday, May 17, 2022  
7:30 AM  
A. Call To Order  
Others present: Ronda Schwetz, Joseph Darcangelo, Kristin Moala  
Anne Ross called the May 17, 2022 Zoo Commission meeting to order at 7:31am.  
5 -  
Present  
Excused  
JEFFREY GUNDERSON, MICHAEL PETERSEN, ANNE ROSS, CECELY  
CASTILLO, and JONATHAN BECKER  
2 - TAG EVERS, and SARAH JUSTUS  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
2022  
MIN-051  
Attachments: 2022 MIN-051  
A motion was made by GUNDERSON, seconded by BECKER, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
C. Action Items  
5. 2022  
ESTABLISHING A POLICY REQUIRING GENDER-INCLUSIVE  
RESTROOMS IN COUNTY FACILITIES  
RES-025  
Sponsors: RATCLIFF, MCGINNITY, PALM, SCHAUER, ROSE, ERICKSON, RITT, HUELSEMANN,  
WRIGHT, SMITH, CHAWLA, HATCHER, EICHER, BOLLIG, JOERS, ANDRAE, DOYLE,  
BARE, KIGEYA, WEGLEITNER and CASTILLO  
Attachments: 2022 RES-025  
2022 RES-025 FISCAL NOTE  
A motion was made by ROSS, seconded by BECKER, that the Resolution be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote.  
D. Presentations  
2022  
PRES-018  
Attachments: 2022 PRES-018  
E. Reports to Committee  
Ronda and Joseph went over the OEI report – main themes: communication and  
transparency, animal welfare, and DEAI advancement. Discussion ensued.  
Joseph – talked about our Animal Welfare Committee and what goes in to our animal  
decisions.  
Ronda gave animal updates – update on Chelsea’s pregnancy, geriatric animal care, &  
otter moves.  
Joseph gave an update on SSA, revenue, donations, and attendance.  
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
The next meeting will be held on June 7, 2022 at 7:30am.  
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None  
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
Becker asked about the status of commission appointments. The Zoo is working with  
County and Mayor’s office to get the new appointments finalized.  
I. Adjourn  
A motion was made by BECKER, seconded by GUNDERSON, that the Zoo  
Commission be adjourned at 9:46am. The motion carried unanimously.  
Respectfully submitted by Kristin Moala, pending approval from the Zoo Commission.