Resolution to adopt the 2022-2042 White Mound County Park Master Property Plan as an Appendix to the 2020-2024 Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Significant
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Levy

Purpose

Adopt an appendix to the SC Outdoor Rec Plan

Background

BACKGROUND:

The Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department has created the 2022-2042 White Mound County Park Master Property Plan (Appendix A) for the development, future management, enhancement, and expansion of recreational services. As the County’s largest park, visitors are able to engage in a diverse array of recreational activities while enjoying the solitude of the Park’s rare undeveloped setting. Featuring 46 campsites, the 104- acre White Mound Lake, 15.9 miles of trails, multiple picnic shelters, horse camping, and an ADA-accessible beach, White Mound County Park offers visitors a unique mix of activities that accommodate users of all skills and backgrounds. With a steadily growing number of visitors, White Mound County Park has proved to be an important asset within the diverse recreational opportunities available in Sauk County.

 

In an effort to enhance and protect White Mound County Park’s natural environment while continuing to provide the Park’s celebrated recreational opportunities, Sauk County has developed the master plan to guide the future of the property. The master planning process was designed for community involvement that emphasized the need for a park that reflects the desires of both new and longtime users. Additionally, the Plan is intended to expand upon the principles laid out in the Sauk County 2020-2024 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP). Primary priorities throughout the planning process include: natural resource management, outdoor recreation opportunities, safety and accessibility, land acquisition, and creating a unique destination.

Resolution Files: 
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Fiscal Note: The LRE 2022 Budget includes carryforward funds in the amount of $25,000 for the components necessary to complete the White Mound County Park Master Plan.  The County has also designated $125,000 in ARPA funds to be allocated for the renovation of the horse campground located within White Mound County Park. Additional improvements and/or acquisition of land would be reviewed in future budget cycles.

Resolution Body

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 150-2019 adopting the 2020-2024 Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan was approved by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on January 21, 2020; and,

 

WHEREAS, The four goals, or priorities areas of the CORP are identified as: 1) Further development of the County park system; 2) Resource management and stewardship; 3) Partnerships, and; 4) Economic development and tourism; and,

 

WHEREAS, The White Mound County Park Master Property Plan intersects with the following priorities and objectives of the Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan; priority: further development of the County Park System, objectives: develop master plans for Sauk County properties;  priority: resource management and stewardship, objective: community education, and improved water quality; priority: partnerships, objectives: intersect with other units of government and non-government organizations (NGOs), and leverage recreational and planning grants; priority: economic development and tourism, objective: promotion, branding, marketing; and,

 

WHEREAS, As a part of the master planning process, Resolution No. 87-2021 awarding a contract for a Parking and Land Acquisition Study for White Mound County Park was approved by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on October 19, 2021; and,

WHEREAS, The Parking and Land Acquisition Study was created as an appendix to the White Mound County Park Master Plan for the expansion of new and existing outdoor recreational opportunities; and,

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular  session, does hereby adopt the 2022-2042 White Mound County Park Master Property Plan attached hereto as Appendix A as an appendix to the 2020-2024 Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan. 

 

Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Land Resources and Environment Committee, this 15 day of March, 2022.

 

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Committee Review 1: 
Pending
Committee Review 1 Date: 
LAND RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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