APPROVING THE QUIT CLAIM DEED WITH SAUK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AT MAN MOUND NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

Background: The Sauk County Historical Society with the assistance of the Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department has created the 2020-2040 Man Mound National Historic Landmark Master Property Plan for the future management, preservation, enhancement, and expansion of services available at these historically and culturally significant properties. The Historical Society as the owner of the property, is responsible for preservation of the site for its significance as a historic burial site, and has authority for the use, maintenance, and enhancement. Sauk County maintains the properties as part of the County Park System for the enjoyment and edification of local and visiting citizens. The property is maintained through an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Sauk County Historical Society and Sauk County, which stipulates activities and allowed maintenance techniques

The Historical Society owns a 1.21-acre portion of the property, which contains the Man Mound, parking area, and further green space. The County owns an additional 0.57-acre parcel on the west side of the property containing additional green space. A Quit Claim Deed (Appendix A) has been drafted to transfer the County’s 0.57-acre parcel to the Historical Society in order to place the property under a single owner. The land transfer aligns with the priorities of the Man Mound National Historic Landmark Master Plan and the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.