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PDF icon LAND RESOURCE AND EXTENSION COMMITTEE AGENDA 05.14.2026 (249 KB)

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING NOTICE

COMMITTEE:           Land Resources and Extension Committee
DATE:                       Thursday, May 14, 2026                    TIME:  9:00 a.m.
PLACE:                     County Board Room-326
                                 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI

A quorum may be present consisting of members of the Aging & Disability Resource Center Committee; Economic Development Committee;  Finance, Personnel & Insurance Committee; Health and Human Services Committee; Land Resources & Extension Committee; Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee; Public Works and Infrastructure Committee; and Executive & Legislative Committee.  No governing body will exercise any responsibilities, authority, or duties except for the Land Resources and Extension Committee. It is possible that a quorum of county board members will be at this meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of the County Board pursuant to State ex rel Badke v. Greendale Village Board, Wis 2d 553, 494 n.w.2d 408 (1993), and must be noticed as such, although the County Board will not take any formal actions at this meeting. It is also possible that there may be quorums of other County Board Committees present, although those committees will not take any formal action at this meeting.

REASON FOR MEETING:  REGULAR

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:

  1. Call to order and certify compliance with open meetings law.
  2. Adopt agenda.
  3. Adopt minutes of previous meeting on April 9, 2026
  4. Public comment (3-minute time limit)
  5. Communications.
  6. Public Hearing:  To begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. or soon thereafter.  Committee to consider and take possible action at the conclusion of the respective hearing.
    1. Petition CURZ-26-4. A petition from Cari Stebbins to consider a rezone from a Resource Conservancy zoning district to a Recreation Commercial zoning district and conditional use permit pursuant to s. 7.035(3)(e) recreation facility, outdoor. Lands affected by the proposed rezone and conditional use are located, in part of the SW ¼, SE ¼, of Section 26, T9N, R3E, Town of Spring Green, Sauk County, and as further described in Petition CURZ-26-4. Said land is part of the tax parcel identification number 032-1126-00000 on land currently owned by Canopy Farm Management.
  7. Land Records
    1. Land Records Department Report.
    2. Review and approval of vouchers.
    3. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution to Honor Kelly Felton for thirty (30) Years of Service.
  8. Register of Deeds
    1. Register of Deeds Department Report.
    2. Review and approval of vouchers.
  9. Extension Education
    1. April Highlights Report
    2. Educator Program Report: Tim Ripp, Horticulture
    3. Review and Approval of Vouchers.
  10. Land Resources and Environment
    1. Land Resources and Environment Department Report.
    2. Great Sauk State Trail update.
    3. Review and approval of vouchers.
    4. Presentation and Discussion on Land Resources and Environment Department Service Areas.
    5. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the County Administrator to Sign a Subaward Amendment with Sand County Foundation; Amending the Land Resources and Environment Department 2026 Budget
    6. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the County Administrator to Accept a Notice of Discharge Grant; Amending the Land Resources and Environment Department 2026 Budget
    7. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Member Assignment on the Southern Area Association.
    8. Discussion and Possible Action on 2026 Lake Management Grants
    9. Discussion and possible action to approve a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development (PRD) lot for John Feiner, located in Section 28 and Section 33, T9N, R4E, Town of Spring Green, pursuant to Chapter 7 Subchapter IX, of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances.
    10. Discussion and possible action to approve a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development (PRD) lot for Jim Gavin on behalf of the Plain Land Group LLC, located in Section 4 and Section 9, T9N, R5E, Town of Troy, pursuant to Chapter 7 Subchapter IX, of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances.
  11. Reports
    1. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
    2. Farm Service Agency (FSA)
    3. Foresters
    4. Economic Development Committee
    5. Mirror Lake Management District
    6. Lake Virginia Management District
    7. Lake Redstone Protection District
    8. Southern Area Association – WI Land and Water
  12. Next meeting dates –Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00am
  13. Adjournment

COPIES TO:

Peter Kinsman                         LRE Committee                       Lisa Wilson – Admin             
Becky Evert - County Clerk    Land Records                          Reg. of Deeds                        
Extension Education               LRE Staff                                  Jon Field – NRCS                  
Janice Kelley – NRCS               MIS                                            Katy Smith – DATCP              
Tabitha Starjnski – WS           Nancy Frost -WDNR WM        Town Chair / Clerk                
Sauk Co Webpage                  Paul Wolter- Historical Soc.   Foresters-Kloppenburg/Morehouse
Sauk Co. Corp Counsel        
 

DATE NOTICE MAILED: Thursday, May 7, 2026 
PREPARED BY:  Land Resources and Environment Department

NOTE:  Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format should contact Sauk County (608-355-3269 or TTY 608-355-3490) between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, and at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.

 

PDF icon LAND RESOURCES AND EXTENSTION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 05.14.2026 (194 KB)

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Land Resources and Extension Committee
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 am
County Board Room
Sauk County West Square Building


Land Resources and Extension (LRE) Committee members present: P. Kinsman, B. Peper, B. Lohr, B. Pelton, J. Sederstrom, B. Greenwood (via zoom), S. Alexander, R. Puttkamer.

Others present: L. Wilson, T. Kabat, J. Fleischmann, B. Bailey, J. Gurgel, T. Ripp, M. Schlupp, B. Simmert, J. Alt, M. Walters, W. Christensen, B. Sadler, P. Bula, S. Mittlesteadt, C. Meyer, J. Starling, C. Rathman, B. Meyer.

Absent: B. Prosser (excused)

At 9:00 a.m. Chairman P. Kinsman called the Land Resources and Extension Committee meeting to order.  LRE staff certified the meeting to be compliant with Open Meetings Law. 

Adopt agenda – Motion by Puttkamer / Lohr to adopt the May 14, 2026, agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Adopt minutes of previous meeting – April 9, 2026 - Motion by Lohr / Puttkamer to adopt the April 9, 2026, LRE Committee meeting minutes.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Public comment – No public comment.

Communications – Introductions of the department.  T. Kabat noted a grant was received in the amount of $157,500 to use towards the pavilion and other improvements at the Sauk County Farm.

Land Records

  1. Land Records Department Report.  J. Fleischmann presented the Land Records Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers. – J. Fleischmann requested payment of the vouchers in the amount of $7,308.25.  Motion by Lohr / Peper to approve vouchers for the Land Records Department in the amount of $7,308.25.  Motion carried, unanimously.
  3. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution to Honor Kelly Felton for thirty (30) Years of Service.  J. Fleischmann presented a Resolution to honor Kelly Felton for Thirty (30) Years of Service.  Motion by Lohr / Pelton to recommend approval to the full Board of Supervisors of a Resolution to honor Kelly Felton for Thirty (30) Years of Service.

Public Hearing:  To begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. or soon thereafter.  Committee to consider and take possible action at the conclusion of the respective hearing.

B. Meyer read the Public Hearing Notice.

  1. Petition CURZ-26-4. A petition from Cari Stebbins to consider a rezone from a Resource Conservancy zoning district to a Recreation Commercial zoning district and conditional use permit pursuant to s. 7.035(3)(e) recreation facility, outdoor. Lands affected by the proposed rezone and conditional use are located, in part of the SW ¼, SE ¼, of Section 26, T9N, R3E, Town of Spring Green, Sauk County, and as further described in Petition CURZ-26-4. Said land is part of the tax parcel identification number 032-1126-00000 on land currently owned by Canopy Farm Management.

M. Walters presented Petition CURZ-26-4. A petition from Cari Stebbins to consider a rezone from a Resource Conservancy  Zoning District to a Recreation Commercial Zoning District and a conditional use permit in the Town of Spring Green.

Applicant, Cari Stebbins representing Canopy Farm Management, spoke regarding CURZ-26-4.

No members of the public spoke in favor, in opposition, or as interest may appear.

The public hearing was closed at 9:42am.

Motion by Lohr / Alexander to recommend approval to the County Board for Petition CURZ-26-4 from Cari Stebbins to consider a rezone from a Resource Conservancy Zoning District to a Recreation Commercial Zoning District and a conditional use permit in the Town of Spring Green based on the findings of fact and conclusion of law subject to the staff analysis as noted herein. Motion carried unanimously.

Register of Deeds

  1. Register of Deeds Department Report. B. Bailey presented the Register of Deeds Department report.
  2. Review and approval of vouchers. – B. Bailey requested payment of the vouchers in the amount of $10,048.85.  Motion by Lohr / Peper to approve vouchers for the Register of Deeds in the amount of $10,048.85.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Extension Education

  1. April Highlights Report. J. Gurgel presented April Highlights reports.
  2. Educator Program Report: Tim Ripp, Horticulture. T. Ripp gave a brief overview of the Horticulture program.
  3. Review and approval of vouchers – J. Gurgel presented vouchers in the amount of $1,325.97 for UW-Extension Education.  Motion by Lohr / Pelton to approve vouchers in the amount of $1,325.97 for UW-Extension.  Motion carried unanimously.

Land Resources and Environment

  1. LRE Department Report – T. Kabat presented the LRE Department April 2026 report.
  2. WI River Recreation Bridge Update.  T. Kabat gave an update on the WI River Recreation Bridge construction progress and shared a time lapse video.
  3. Review and approval of vouchers – T. Kabat presented  vouchers in the amount of $98,239.63 for Land Conservation and Planning & Zoning, and vouchers in the amount of $354,725.42 for Parks and Recreation. Motion by Peper / Pelton to approve all sets of vouchers in the amount of $452,965.05 for the Land Resources and Environment Department.  Motion carried, unanimously.
  4. Presentation and Discussion on Land Resources and Environment Department Service Areas. T. Kabat introduced the multiple areas of the Land Resources and Environment Department.  M. Schlupp gave a presentation on the Land Conservation service area.  J. Alt gave a presentation on the Parks and Recreation service area.  B. Simmert gave a presentation on the Planning & Zoning service area. 
  5. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the County Administrator to Sign a Subaward Amendment with Sand County Foundation; Amending the Land Resources and Environment Department 2026 Budget. M. Schlupp presented a Resolution Authorizing the County Administrator to sign a subaward amendment with Sand County Foundation; amending the Land Resources and Environment Department 2026 Budget.  Motion by Alexander / Puttkamer to approve a Resolution Authorizing the County Administrator to sign a subaward amendment with Sand County Foundation; amending the Land Resources and Environment Department 2026 Budget.  Motion carried unanimously.
  6. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the County Administrator to Accept a Notice of Discharge Grant; Amending the Land Resources and Environment Department 2026 Budget. M. Schlupp presented a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to accept a notice of discharge grant; amending the Land Resources and Environment Department 2026 budget. Motion by Pelton / Puttkamer to approve a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to accept a notice of discharge grant; amending the Land Resources and Environment Department 2026 budget.  Motion carried unanimously.
  7. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Member Assignment on the Southern Area Association. M. Schlupp requested a Committee Member assignment on the Southern Area Association.  B. Greenwood volunteered to be appointed as the Committee Member.  Motion by Pelton / Sederstrom to appoint Supervisor B. Greenwood as the Committee member of the Southern Area Association. Motion carried unanimously.
  8. Discussion and Possible Action on 2026 Lake Management Grants.  M. Schlupp presented the 2026 Lake Management Grants stating there is $50,000 available for Lake Management Grants.  An application was received from Friends of Dutch Hollow Lake in the amount of $15,000 for Aquatic Plant Survey and Statistical Report, HEWM bed Delineation Report, Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting, Manual Removal, Clean Boats Clean Waters, Muskrat Trapping, chemically Treat Woodland Bay and Walleye Stocking.  Other Applications were received from Lake Redstone for Cyanobacteria in the amount of $9,000, for Drone Survey in the amount of $700, and for Goose Roundup in the amount of $2,500.  Motion by Pelton / Sederstrom to approve the application for the Friends of Dutch Hollow Lake in the amount of $15,000 and to Lake Redstone in the total amount of $12,200 for various projects.  Motion carried unanimously.
  9. Discussion and possible action to approve a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development (PRD) lot for John Feiner, located in Section 28 and Section 33, T9N, R4E, Town of Spring Green, pursuant to Chapter 7 Subchapter IX, of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances. M. Walters presented a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development lot for John Feiner in the Town of Spring Green.  Motion by Alexander / Pelton to approve a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development lot for John Feiner in the Town of Spring Green, Sauk County based upon the findings of facts and conclusions of law,  subject to the staff analysis, and recommend conditions as contained in the report.  Motion carried unanimously.
  10. Discussion and possible action to approve a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development (PRD) lot for Jim Gavin on behalf of the Plain Land Group LLC, located in Section 4 and Section 9, T9N, R5E, Town of Troy, pursuant to Chapter 7 Subchapter IX, of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances. M. Walters presented a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development lot for Jim Gavin on behalf of the Plain Land Group LLC in the Town of Troy.  Motion by Peper / Alexander to disapprove a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development lot for Jim Gavin on behalf of the Plain Land Group LLC in the Town of Troy.  Motion by Peper / Alexander to withdraw motion to disapprove.  Motion by Sederstrom / Pelton to approve a conditional use permit for a Planned Rural Development lot for Jim Gavin on behalf of the Plain Land Group LLC in the Town of Troy, Sauk County based upon the findings of facts and conclusions of law,  subject to the staff analysis, and recommend conditions as contained in the report. Motion carried 5 in favor 1 opposed (Peper).

Reports

  1. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – None
  2. Farm Service Agency (FSA) – None.
  3. Foresters – None.
  4. Economic Development Committee – P. Kinsman stated that the Economic Development Committee has not met
  5. Mirror Lake Management District – T. Kabat noted that the dredging is completed, the gabion baskets have been installed, bringing the project to near completion.
  6. Lake Virginia Management District – B. Pelton has not met since March.
  7. Lake Redstone Protection District – P. Kinsman noted they met on Tuesday, May 12.  They are waiting to see what is available for funding for different projects.  The Town of LaValle is creating an ordinance regarding wake boarding to help with shore erosion and stirring up sediment.
  8. Southern Area Association – None.

Next meeting dates –Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00am

Adjournment – Motion by Puttkamer / Pelton to adjourn at 11:31 a.m.  Motion carried, unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Brandon Lohr, Secretary