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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in this meeting, should contact the Office of the County Clerk (920) 746 -2200. Notification 48 hours prior to meeting will enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting Deviation from the order shown may occur. AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 3. Roll Call by County Clerk 4. Presentation of Agenda 5. Correspondence 6. Public Comment 7. Supervisors Response 8. Approval of Minutes of the February 24, 2026 County Board Meeting 9. County Administrator • Monthly Report on Operational and Capital Projects 10. Pending Business/Updates 11. Resolutions • 2026-10 Proclamation: Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9, 2026 • 2026-11 Approval of Community Investment Fund Grant to Emergency Management For Safety Barriers • 2026-12 Approval of Donation to the Aging and Disability Resource Center • 2026-13 Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Financial Assistance for Ahnapee Trail Maintenance • 2026-14 Approval of EPA Great Lake Restoration Initiative Wisconsin DNR for European Frog-bit • 2026-15 Approval of Wisconsin DNR Grant for Spiny Waterflea and Starry Stonewort Prevention • 2026-16 Request for a Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution • 2026-17 Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 • 2026-18 § 65.90(5), Wis. Stats. Transfer of Funds for § 980.08, Wis. Stats. Residential Options for Sexually Violent Persons on Supervised Release • 2026-19 Adoption of Employee Emergency Action Plan • 2026-20 Salaries of Elective Officials – Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court • 2026-21 Ratification, Alteration, Modification, or Repeal of March 17, 2026 Disaster Declaration • 2026-22 Implementation of Federal “No Tax on Overtime” Transfer of Non-Budgeted Funds 12. Ordinances 13. Special Reports 14. New Business 15. Oral Committee Reports 16. Review Committee Minutes 17. Review Vouchers, Claims and Bills 18. Announcements • Next County Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. 19. Adjourn Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00 a.m. DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Door County Government Center County Board Room (C101), 1st floor 421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI This meeting will be conducted by teleconference or video conference. Members of the public may join the meeting remotely or in-person. To attend the meeting via computer: Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/894798446 52?pwd=hAIZkfaQDViIkacB7RazDyu0 nznCAp.1 Meeting/Webinar ID: 894 7984 4652 Passcode: 027553 To connect via phone: Call 1-312-626-6799 Page 1 of 106 Door County County Board of Supervisors Meeting Door County Government Center Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Minutes Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Chairman David Englebert at the Door County Government Center. Chairman Englebert led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call by County Clerk Roll call was taken – 16 County Board Members were present – David Englebert (D1), Todd Thayse (D2), Nancy Robillard (D4), Jeff Miller (D5), Claire Morkin (D7), Collin Jeanquart (D8), Ryan Shaw (D9), Morgan Rusnak (D11), Dale Vogel (D13), Hugh Zettel (D14), Elizabeth Gauger (D15), David Enigl (D16), Bob Bultman (D17), Vinni Hancock (D18), Walter Kalms (D20), and Joel Gunnlaugsson (D21). 2 Members attended virtually: Philip Rockwell (D10), and Nissa Norton (D12). 1 Member excused: Ken Fisher (D6). District 3 and District 19 are vacant. Presentation of Agenda Motion by Thayse, seconded by Shaw to approve the agenda. Motion carried by voice vote. Correspondence • Wisconsin Historical Society approving the Joseph Cochrane shipwreck in Lake Michigan near Baileys Harbor to be entered in the National Register of Historic Places and listed in the State Register of Historic Places Public Comment None. Supervisors Response N/A. Approval of Minutes of the January 27, 2026 County Board Meeting Motion by Miller, seconded by Jeanquart to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026 County Board Meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. County Administrator Monthly Report on Operational and Capital Projects; Legislative Issues Submitted; and Gifts, Grants, and Donations Received Administrator Pabich provided an overview of the report included in the meeting packet. It was noted the Museum project is expected to be let out for bid in May. Pending Business/Updates No pending business or updates were presented. Resolutions 2026-05 Approval of Donation to the Door County Transportation Department Motion by Thayse, seconded by Robillard to approve Resolution 2026-05 – Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $16,000 from the City of Sturgeon Bay to the Door County Transportation Department to support 2025 expenses for public transportation provided through Door 2 Door Rides and Door County Connect. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-06 Approval of Donation to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Motion by Jeanquart, seconded by Shaw to approve Resolution 2026-06 – Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $7,672.77 from the Clare “Katie” Malvetz Charitable Fund of Door County Community Foundation Inc to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for unspecified purposes. Motion carried by voice vote. Page 2 of 106 2026-07 Authorizing Staff to Identify and Negotiate the Purchase of Real Estate for the Proposed Middle Emergency Services Station Motion by Gunnlaugsson, seconded by Robillard to approve Resolution 2026-07 – Authorization for County Staff to identify and negotiate the purchase of appropriate real estate in the vicinity of the intersection of County Highway T and County Highway V for the purpose of constructing the Middle Station, with the purchase subject to and contingent upon County Board approval. ES Director Aaron LeClair explained the recommendation is for a stand-alone facility and not to partner with a municipality. LeClair reviewed existing locations and response times; call data proposed site drive times from several locations; reviewed future information to be presented; reviewed potential staffing impacts noting it takes 6 FT staff members to run a station; staffing is driven by call volume and how much we are working our staff and how shifts are covered; confident that new staff members will not be needed right away however, realistically call volume will dictate the need for additional staff; the recommended area is not specific to a particular property. Discussion followed and included: call response time, seasonality of call volume; municipal support and partnering; this resolution does not authorize financial commitment it only authorizes staff to negotiate; what will the future bring for fire and will centralized locations to include EMS be more feasible; pre-planning for expansion; future growth; placing an ambulance at both the Jacksonport fire station and the Egg Harbor fire station – staffing would be an issue; project procedure through committees. Motion carried by roll call vote with all 18 Members present voting Yes. 1 Member excused – Fisher; Districts 3 and 19 are vacant. 2026-08 Support Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Motion by Thayse, seconded by Enigl to approve Resolution 2026-08 – Supporting Wisconsin establishing a membership with the Multi-State information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) to cover the cost of membership for all state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) organizations. Technology Services Director Jason Rouer explained the services provided by MS-ISAC that the County has/is utilizing. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-09 Schauer Road Redesign and Reconstruction Project - Transfer of Non-Budgeted Funds Motion by Miller, seconded by Gauger to approve Resolution 2026-09 – Approval of the transfer of $40,000 from the CIP Highway Reserve Account to the Capital Outlay Expense County Roads and Bridges Account to fund the increased contribution to the Schauer Road redesign and reconstruction project and approval of the amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement. Administrator Pabich reviewed the project which includes realigning the intersection, widening the road, vacating part of the road and adding a cul-de-sac; constructing a new portion of road to Cave Point County Park and constructing a road through the park to connect to the parking lot. The Community Foundation provided a $150,000 grant towards the project. The Towns of Jacksonport and Sevastopol, the DNR, and the County have all worked together on this project. Pabich explained the original design did not take into account the road through the county park which is the County’s responsibility. Both the Town of Jacksonport and the Town of Sevastopol have increased their funding towards the project. The transfer is to cover the additional funds needed to complete the County portion of the road. Costs to run conduit for utilities and fiber have not been included in the costs for the road building. If the Board would like to move forward with the conduit the County will incur additional costs. Motion carried by roll call vote with 17 Members voting Yes; 1 Member voting No – Enigl; 1 Member excused – Fisher; 2 Districts vacant. Ordinances Report Text Amendment to the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Motion by Zettel, seconded by Enigl to approve the report. The Resource Planning Committee is sponsoring this amendment to codify and clarify department policy, to reflect state statutes, etc. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-02 Amendment to the Text of the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Motion by Zettel, seconded by Bultman to approve Ordinance 2026-02. Page 3 of 106 Land Use Services Director Karyn Behling noted the amendments are related to clean-up of language and clarification. The recommended changes have been thoroughly vetted through the Resource Planning Committee. Discussion followed and included several questions from Supervisor Hancock regarding the zoning ordinance related to wetlands. Motion by Hancock, seconded by Morkin to amend the ordinance to remove the added and deleted language in Chapter 5, and leave all other language/changes as presented. Corporation Counsel Donohue noted if the amendment is adopted the ordinance will be amended to reflect the effective date to be 41 days from the date of enactment, unless a majority of zoned Towns earlier object or approve the ordinance. If a majority of Towns timely object, the ordinance will be void. Motion to amend carried by a roll call vote with 14 Members voting Yes; 4 Members voting No – Thayse, Robillard, Jeanquart, and Zettel, 1 Member excused – Fisher; 2 Districts vacant. Motion as amended carried by roll call vote with 18 Members present voting Yes; 1 Member excused – Fisher; 2 Districts vacant. Special Reports No special reports were presented. New Business No new business was presented. Oral Committee Reports • Supervisor Zettel, Chairman Englebert, Supervisor Bultman, and Supervisor Enigl provided reports related to their attendance at the Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange Conference. • Health & Human Services Director Joe Krebsbach provided an update on the changes at the Federal level impacting the County specific to the funding and administration of SNAP, the food share program. Review Committee Minutes Reviewed. Review Vouchers, Claims and Bills Reviewed. Announcements • Next County Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. • County Board lunch at the ADRC, following March 24, 2006 meeting, 12:00 p.m. Adjourn Motion by Jeanquart, seconded by Shaw to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Time: 12:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Jill M. Lau, County Clerk Page 4 of 106 COUNTY OF DOOR County Government Center 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Ken Pabich County Administrator (920) 746-2303 kpabich@co.door.wi.gov MEMORANDUM TO: County Board of Supervisors FROM: Ken Pabich, County Administrator DATE: March 24, 2026 RE: Monthly Report __________________________________________________________________________________________ The monthly reports provide an overview of significant operational or capital projects for the organization that are above the ordinary day to day operations of the organization. Capital Projects: • Airport: o What: N/S runway scheduled for spring of 2026. o Status: Project is authorized to proceed and is currently schedule to start in spring. • Airport: o What: Maintenance/Snow Equipment building is scheduled for spring of 2026. o Status: Working with DOT/FAA on project approval. • Addressing Signage: o What: Replacing the rural address signs throughout the County. o Status: Crews are working in the Town of Egg Harbor. • Emergency Communications: o What: We need to replace our existing analog technology to digital by 2028. This requires new tower locations, new communications equipment and new field equipment for all emergency agencies. o Status: The Intent to Negotiate was issued. Approximate timeline for vendor selection is June. • Emergency Services: o What: Analysis on the possible location of a new “central” station. o Status: Staff is looking for potential options for acquisition of a site. • Fiber Middle Mile: o What: The Project was designated to determine what County infrastructure was needed for our communications and facilities (buildings, parks, etc.). o Status: We are working with NSight to determine our overall network design and needs. • Museum / Archives / Former Younkers: o What: We want to determine the best path to move forward with the Museum & Archives project which may or may not include the former Younkers site. o Status: Highway & Facilities approved tentative design of building. Integrity Engineering will be working on more detailed designs so Immel can review status of project budget. Legislative Issues Submitted: County Title Referred to: Wood Requesting Wisconsin Counties Association Lobby State Legislature and Governor on Legislation for Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties Admin. Committee Wood Support Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Admin. Committee Green Lake Requesting Wisconsin Counties Association Lobby State Legislature and Governor on Legislation for Greater Local Control for Wisconsin Counties Admin. Committee Green Lake Resolution in Opposition to Wisconsin Assembly Bill 1033 |(supports the following wake-enhanced boating standards grounded in science of: operating at least 700 feet from shore, waters at least 30+ feet deep, ballast Admin. Committee Page 5 of 106 Page 2 of 2 Legislative Issues Submitted: County Title Referred to: systems fully drained and sanitized before entering a waterbody, and preservation of local authority so municipalities and lake districts can adopt stronger protections if needed.) Vilas Urging Legislative Action to Address County Funding Challenges Under Wisconsin’s Tax Levy Freeze Admin. Committee Trempealeau Support Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Admin. Committee Winnebago Support of Battery Stewardship Bill AB 713/ SB 702 Highway Winnebago Supporting Disaster Assistance Legislation AB 580/SB 557/SB 558 EMS/EM St. Croix Support Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Admin. Committee St. Croix Requesting Wisconsin Counties Association Lobby State Legislature And Governor On Legislation For Greater Local Control For Wisconsin Counties Related To Renewable Energy Admin. Committee Door County Gift, Grant or Donations rec’d since the last report Date Department Type Rec’d From Description or Purpose Amount or Estimated Value 02/02/26 HHS - ADRC Donation Katie Malvitz/DC Comm Found Annual Distribution 7,672.77 02/09/26 HHS - ADRC Donation Miriam Haen Unspecified Cash Donation 20.00 02/16/26 HHS - ADRC Donation Louise Wenzel Specified Cash Donation-Coffee 200.00 02/09/26 HHS - ADRC Gift Target Bingo Prizes 556.43 02/10/26 Library Donation General Donations Donation for Egg Harbor 17.79 02/10/26 Library Donation NLS Donation for Book Page subscription 1,764.00 02/17/26 Library Grant Door County Library Foundation Grant 6,850.00 02/17/26 Library Donation Friends of Door County Libraries Donation 400.00 02/26/26 Library Donation Karen Schneider Materials for Sister Bay 250.00 02/26/26 Library Grant Door County Library Foundation Grant 2,333.62 02/26/26 Library Donation Friends of Door County Libraries Donation 11,898.46 02/26/26 Library Donation Forestville Friends Donation toward couch for Forestville 462.25 03/05/26 Facilities & Parks Donation Friends of the Door County Parks Donation for Canal Park Signs 4,558.26 03/05/26 Facilities & Parks Donation Friends of the Door County Parks Donations for Murphy Park Tree Planting 1,750.00 03/11/26 Transportation Donation Walmart Transportation & Career Fair Sponsorship 500.00 Page 6 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 Vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 Vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March , 202 6 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-10 PROCLAMATION TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK MAY 3-9, 2026 TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Travel matters to the nation’s economic prosperity 1 and its image abroad, to business wealth and to individual travelers; 2 and 3 4 WHEREAS, Travel to and within the United States provides 5 significant economic benefits for the nation, generating a $2.9 trillion 6 economic footprint, including $1.3 trillion spent directly by travelers 7 in 2024; and 8 9 WHEREAS, Travel is among the largest private-sector employers 10 in the United States, supporting 15 million American jobs in 2024, 11 including 8 million directly in the travel industry and 7 million 12 through indirect impact in other industries; and 13 14 WHEREAS, Travel spending in Wisconsin directly generated tax 15 revenues of $1.7 billion in 2024 for state and local governments, 16 funds used to support essential services and programs; and 17 18 WHEREAS, the total economic impact of tourism in Door County 19 was $651.2 million in 2024 and generated $53.3 million in state and 20 local tax revenue while supporting 3,524 jobs and generating $124.3 21 million in employee wages; and 22 23 WHEREAS, International travel to the United States has 24 historically been one of the nation’s largest export industries. Travel 25 generated $181 billion in exports in 2024; and 26 27 WHEREAS, Leisure travel continues to lead the tourism industry 28 when it comes to economic activity in the U.S., generating $1 trillion 29 in travel spending in 2024. Leisure travel spurs countless benefits to 30 travelers’ creativity, cultural awareness, education, happiness, 31 productivity, relationships and wellness; and 32 33 WHEREAS, Travel is a catalyst that moves the county, state and 34 national economy forward. 35 36 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Door County 37 Board of Supervisors does hereby support and promote May 3 -9, 38 2026 as Travel and Tourism Week in Door County, and urges the 39 citizens of D oor County to join in this special observance with 40 appropriate events and commemorations. 41 SUBMITTED BY: David Englebert, Chairman Door County Board of Supervisors Page 7 of 106 Door County’s visitor economy generated $523.2 million in direct spending in 2024. That breaks down into the following share by key business categories: Tourism plays a significant role in Wisconsin’s economy statewide and is a significant source of both employment and tax revenue. Source: Tourism Economics: 2024 Economic Impact of Visitors to Door County DOORCOUNTY.COM economic impact employment did you know tax revenue 2024 ECONOMIC IMPACT FACT SHEET the power of door county’s visitor economy $25.8B $16.3B $1.7B 181,898 3,524 $53.3M $124.3M $3,706 $523.2M 7th $523.2M $651.2M $31.4M $2.3M $2.7M $26.2M (+5.1%) (+4.4%) (+2.2%) (+5.6%) LODGING FOOD & BEVERAGE RETAIL RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL TRANSPORTATION s tatewide impact DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE 2024 DOOR COUNTY ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT AT DOORCOUNTY.COM/IMPACT Source: Tourism Economics: 2024 Economic Impact of Visitors to Door County OVERALL TOURISM IMPACT ON STATEWIDE ECONOMY DIRECT VISITOR SPENDING STATEWIDE STATE & LOCAL TAX REVENUE GENERATED JOBS SUPPORTED IN WISCONSIN JOBS SUPPORTED BY THE VISITOR ECONOMY IN STATE & LOCAL TAXES GENERATED TOTAL LABOR INCOME FOR EMPLOYEES ADDITIONAL AMOUNT EACH DOOR COUNTY HOUSEHOLD WOULD NEED TO PAY TO REPLACE THE TAX REVENUE GENERATED BY THE VISITOR ECONOMY $1.4M IS GENERATED PER DAY, ON AVERAGE, BY THE DOOR COUNTY VISITOR ECONOMY RANK OUT OF 72 COUNTIES, GENERATING 3.22% OF ALL VISITOR ECONOMY SPENDING IN WISCONSIN IN 2024 19% Q1 (JAN-MAR) 24% Q2 (APRIL-JUNE) 30% Q3 (JULY-SEPT) 27% Q4 (OCT-DEC) IN DIRECT SPENDING IN OVERALL IMPACT 2024 SPENDING PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWN, BY QUARTER: OVER 2023 OVER 2023 OVER 2023 OVER 2023 $254.2M $110.5M $73.3M $55.7M $29.6M 48.6% 21.1% 14.0% 10.7% 5.7% Source: Tourism Economics: 2024 Economic Impact of Visitors to Wisconsin Page 8 of 106 DOORCOUNTY.COM ALL 19 OF DOOR COUNTY’S MUNICIPALITIES HAVE BEEN PART OF THE COUNTY-WIDE TOURISM ZONE SINCE JANUARY 1, 2009 $257.1 $266.9 $271.2 $289.0 $298.8 $314.6 $332.8 $347.8 $358.5 $366.6 $372.1 $304.2 $423.1 $470.7 $497.0 $523.2 $0.0 $100.0 $200.0 $300.0 $400.0 $500.0 $600.0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 visitor spending IN MILLIONS $29.4 $29.8 $30.6 $31.8 $32.5 $34.2 $36.1 $37.4 $39.7 $38.8 $40.2 $32.5 $42.7 $47.8 $51.0 $53.3 $0.0 $10.0 $20.0 $30.0 $40.0 $50.0 $60.0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 s tate & local taxes IN MILLIONS $3.06 $3.23 $3.29 $3.49 $3.64 $3.82 $4.13 $4.46 $4.66 $4.89 $5.14 $4.78 $7.28 $11.07 $11.31 $12.18 $0.0 $2.0 $4.0 $6.0 $8.0 $10.0 $12.0 $14.0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 room tax collections IN MILLIONS In 2024, direct spending generated by the visitor economy in Door County totaled $523.2 million, up 5.3%, an increase of $26.2 million over 2023. In 2024, state and local tax revenue generated by the visitor economy in Door County totaled $53.3 million, a 4.5% increase over 2023. In 2024, room tax collections in Door County were up $865,585, a 7.7% increase over 2023. Note: the room tax rate from 2009-2021 was 5.5%. The room tax increased to 8% on January 1, 2022. Source: Tourism Economics: 2024 Economic Impact of Visitors to Door County Source: Tourism Economics: 2024 Economic Impact of Visitors to Door County Source: Door County Tourism Zone Commission View this flow chart PDF to see where room tax goes in Door County. Destination Door County • 1015 Green Bay Road • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 • 800-527-3529 • DOORCOUNTY.COM Page 9 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: The donated funds will be used for the specified purpose; no additional County funds are required because of the acceptance of this donation. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March , 20 26 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-11 APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND GRANT TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR SAFETY BARRIERS TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Sec. 59.52(19) Wis. Stats. empowers a county board to accept 1 donations, gifts, or grants of money for any public governmental purpose within the 2 powers of the county; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Resolution 75 -84 entitled “Gifts, Grants & Donations to the 5 County of Door” requires approval of the Door County Board of Supervisors, for 6 acceptance of all donations, gifts, and grants whether in the form of money, or 7 personal or real property; and 8 9 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Rule of Order No. 3 9, the County Board is to be 10 provided notice of and must approve any donation, gift or grant equal to or in 11 excess of $5,000.00 prior to acceptance; and 12 13 WHEREAS, The Door County Emergency Management Department 14 requested funds to assist with the purchase of safety barriers to enhance the 15 public’s safety at outdoor events throughout Door County; and 16 17 WHEREAS, The Door County Community Foundation, Inc, via the Community 18 Investment Fund Grant, has approved a grant award to the County of Door in the 19 amount of $ 100,000 for the purchase of safety barriers. This grant supports the 20 County of Door’s efforts to improve the safety of the community at outdoor events; 21 and 22 23 WHEREAS, The Public Safety Committee has voted to support accepting the 24 above-described grant in the amount of $100,000. 25 26 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of 27 Supervisors does hereby authorize the Door County Emergency Management 28 Department to accept the grant as described above. 29 30 31 SUBMITTED BY: JUDICIARY & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Joel Gunnlaugsson, Chair Philip Rockwell Nancy Robillard Dale Vogel Collin Jeanquart Ryan Shaw Page 10 of 106 Back-up to Resolution 2026-11 Page 11 of 106 Back-up to Resolution 2026-11 Page 12 of 106 Back-up to Resolution 2026-11 Page 13 of 106 GET IN TOUCH PITAGONE F18 MOBILE VEHICLE BARRIER ARX Perimeters 708-352-2373 arxperimeters.com 421 Heathrow Court Burr Ridge, IL 60527 A leader in mobile high-security fencing, vehicle barriers, crowd control measures, guard booths, and temporary perimeter security solutions. - Crash Cert ificat ions: ASTM: F2656/F2656M-20 PU30/P3 PAS 68: 2013 IWA 14-1: 2013 Germ an Cert ificat ion: 45 degree Impact Attack 10.4 ft Offset Impact Attack Wet Road Surface - Emergency Vehicle Access Capabilities - Available for purchase or rental - Custom Color Schemes - Barrier Trailer Kits - Highly Visible - Requires No Tools For Set Up - No Sharp Edges - Adjustable With Two Widths - Secure & Stackable Storage - Crash Tested with Wheels On - Integrated ADA Accessible Pedestrian Walk Through Pitagone Barrier Details The Pitagone F18 Mobile Vehicle Barriers are a lightweight, unique and mobile solution designed to protect people, places and things against intentional or inadvertent vehicle ramming attacks. These mobile barriers can be set up in a matter of minutes by one person and does not require any tools to configure them. They are the only crash certified mobile solution crash tested with the wheels on the barrier. The integrated wheels on each barrier allows for emergency vehicle access. Pitagone F18 is a modular system, meaning the barriers can connect to each other to provide unlimited protected coverage. Optional Barrier Trailer Kits are available. The Pitagone F18 is a modular, rapidly deployable vehicle barrier for any special event. Back-up to Resolution 2026-11 Page 14 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: The donated funds will be used for the specified purpose; no additional County funds are required because of the acceptance of this donation. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March , 20 26 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-12 APPROVAL OF DONATION TO THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Sec. 59.52(19) Wis. Stats. empowers the County Board to accept 1 donations, gifts, or grants of money for any public governmental purpose within the 2 powers of the County; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Resolution 75 -84 entitled “Gifts, Grants & Donations to the 5 County of Door” requires approval of the Door County Board of Sup ervisors, for 6 acceptance of all donations, gifts, and grants whether in the form of money, or 7 personal or real property; and 8 9 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Rule of Order No. 39, County Board is to be provided 10 notice of and must approve any donation, gift or grant e qual to or in excess of 11 $5,000.00 prior to acceptance; and 12 13 WHEREAS, The Thomas Pollack and Christine Gretzmacher (TPCG) Fund of 14 the Door County Community Foundation, Inc. has offered a donation of $60,000 15 to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to support four (4) years of 16 an ADRC LTE position and supplies supporting the Dementia Care Specialist 17 program; and 18 19 WHEREAS, The Health and Human Services Board ha s voted to accept the 20 donation as described above. 21 22 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of 23 Supervisors does hereby authorize the Aging and Disability Resource Center 24 (ADRC) to accept the donation f rom the TPCG Fund of the Door County 25 Community Foundation, Inc. for the purpose stated above. 26 27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the donation stated above will be 28 administered by the Aging and Disability Resource Center subject to Health and 29 Human Services Board oversight. 30 31 SUBMITTED BY: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD Nissa Norton, Chairperson Philip Rockwell Collin Jeanquart Vinni Hancock Ryan Shaw Mark Kehrberg, MD Christa Krause Mark Moeller Deb Doyle Page 15 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: The grant amount is $25,989.00. The county match is $9,803 offset by in-kind labor, equipment and materials. The 2026 department budget maintains a $5,000 cash contingency for this project if required. Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March , 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-13 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR AHNAPEE TRAIL MAINTENANCE TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Section 59.52(19) Wis. Stats. Empowers the County Board to 1 accept donations, gifts, or grants of money for any public governmental 2 purpose within the powers of the County; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Resolution 75-84 entitled “Gifts, Grants & Donations to the 5 County of Door” requires approval of the Door County Board of Supervisors, for 6 acceptance of all donations, gifts, and grants whether in the form of money, or 7 personal or real property; and 8 9 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Rule of Order No. 39, County Board is to be 10 provided notice of and must approve any obligation, gift or grant equal to or in 11 excess of $5,000.00 prior to acceptance; and 12 13 WHEREAS, The Facilities & Parks Department desires to perform trail 14 maintenance on the Ahnapee State Trail, with an estimated total cost of 15 $35,792.00; and 16 17 WHEREAS, It is beneficial and appropriate for the County of Door to 18 request financial assistance(i.e. a grant) from the Department of Natural 19 Resources’ (DNR’s) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for maintenance / 20 restoration in the amount of $28,633.60, with a required 20% match from the 21 County; and 22 23 WHEREAS, The Door County Facilities & Parks Department has sufficient 24 funds budgeted to meet the financial obligation of the grant (a 20% match); and 25 26 WHEREAS, The Door County Highway & Facilities Committee has 27 approved the application for and acceptance of financial assistance through the 28 DNR’s RTP for maintenance / restoration of the Ahnapee Trail. 29 30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of 31 Supervisors does hereby authorize the Parks Director, subject to the oversight 32 by the Highway & Facilities arks Committee, to: act on behalf of Door County, 33 prepare and submit an RTP trail grant application, accept any grant award, sign 34 necessary documents, administer any RTP trail grant, and take necessary 35 action to complete the proposed project. 36 37 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Door County will comply with the project 38 grant award contract mandates. 39 40 SUBMITTED BY: HIGHWAY & FACILITIES COMMITTEE Walter Kalms, Chairperson Elizabeth Gauger Jeff Miller David Enigl Ken Fisher Todd Thayse Page 16 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 Vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 Vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: The Grant funds will be used for the specified purpose; no additional County funds are required. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-14 APPROVAL OF EPA GREAT LAKE RESTORATION INITIATIVE WISCONSIN DNR GRANT FOR EUROPEAN FROG-BIT TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Sec. 59.52(19) Wis. Stats. empowers the County Board to accept 1 donations, gifts, or grants of money for any public governmental purpose within the 2 powers of the County; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Resolution 75 -84 entitled “Gifts, Grants & Donations to the 5 County of Doo r” requires approval of the Door County Board of Supervisors, for 6 acceptance of all donations, gifts, and grants whether in the form of money, or 7 personal or real property; and 8 9 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Rule of Order No. 39, County Board is to be provided 10 notice of and must approve any donation, gift or grant equal to or in excess of 11 $5,000.00 prior to acceptance; and 12 13 WHEREAS, The Soil and Water Conservation Department (SWCD) has 14 received an Environmental Protection Agency Great Lake Restoration Initiative 15 Grant subaward from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), 16 funding the total project cost of $10,000. The purpose of said grant is to provide 17 funding for European Frog-bit monitoring, control, prevention and outreach as part 18 of a state wide effort; and 19 20 WHEREAS, No new budget funds are being requested and no match monies 21 are required for the grant; and 22 23 WHEREAS, The Land Conservation Committee (“LCC”) has voted to support 24 accepting the above-described grant in the amount of $10,000. 25 26 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of 27 Supervisors does hereby authorize the Door County Soil & Wate r Conservation 28 Department to accept the grant as described above. 29 30 31 SUBMITTED BY: LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Todd Thayse, Chair Claire Morkin Jacob Brey Morgan Rusnak Collin Jeanquart Vinni Hancock Page 17 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 Vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 Vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: Any required match will be in the form of funds already included in SWCD’s operating budget and DCIST donations, per lines 21-23 of this resolution STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-15 APPROVAL OF WISCONSIN DNR GRANT FOR SPINY WATERFLEA & STARRY STONEWORT PREVENTION TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Sec. 59.52(19) Wis. Stats. empowers the County Board to accept 1 donations, gifts, or grants of money for any public governmental purpose within the 2 powers of the County; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Resolution 75 -84 entitled “Gifts, Grants & Donations to the 5 County of Door” requires approval of the Door County Board of Sup ervisors, for 6 acceptance of all donations, gifts, and grants whether in the form of money, or 7 personal or real property; and 8 9 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Rule of Order No. 39, County Board is to be provided 10 notice of and must approve any donation, gift or grant equal to or in excess of 11 $5,000.00 prior to acceptance; and 12 13 WHEREAS, The Soil and Water Conservation Department (SWCD) has 14 received a Surface Water Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Grant from the 15 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) funding in the amount of 16 $23,988.00 with a total project cost of $32,214.00. The purpose of said grant is to 17 provide educational outreach across Door, Kewaunee, and Manitowoc Counties to 18 help prevent the spread of Spiny Waterflea and Starry Stonewort; and 19 20 WHEREAS, No new budget funds are being requeste d. The required match 21 of $8,226.00 will be provided by SWCD’s operating budget and DCIST donation 22 dollars; and 23 24 WHEREAS, The Land Conservation Committee (“LCC”) has voted to support 25 accepting the above -described grant in the amount of $23,988.00 with a total 26 project cost of $32,214.00. 27 28 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of 29 Supervisors does hereby authorize the Door County Soil & Water Conservation 30 Department to accept the grant as described above. 31 32 33 SUBMITTED BY: LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Todd Thayse, Chair Claire Morkin Jacob Brey Morgan Rusnak Collin Jeanquart Vinni Hancock Page 18 of 106 Resolution No. 2026-16 Page 1 of 2 Request for a Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, local units of government in Wisconsin own and maintain approximately 90% of the 1 public road miles in the state, including county highways, town roads, and city and village streets; 2 and 3 4 WHEREAS, Wisconsin’s economy—rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism —relies 5 on a safe, reliable, and well-maintained transportation network; and 6 7 WHEREAS, local governments greatly appreciate the one -time infusions of General Purpose 8 Revenue, primarily sales and income taxes, and other revenue provided in recent state budgets, 9 which have enabled the initiation and continuation of the successful and popular Local Roads 10 Improvement Program Supplemental (LRIP -S) and Agricultural Roads Improvement Program 11 (ARIP); and 12 13 WHEREAS, despite modest increases from the state over the years, transportation aids to local 14 governments remain insufficient to keep pace with i nflation and rising construction costs, leaving 15 many communities funded below 2000 levels in real dollars; and 16 17 WHEREAS, local governments throughout Wisconsin continue to struggle to perform even 18 routine maintenance, pavement preservation, and safety imp rovements, resulting in deteriorating 19 roads and bridges; and 20 21 WHEREAS, the inaugural inventory and assessment of small bridges between 6 to 20 feet found 22 about 10% of the nearly 17,000 structures to be in poor or severe condition; and 23 24 WHEREAS, levy limi ts and other fiscal constraints prevent local governments from 25 independently filling the funding gap created by inadequate state transportation aids; and 26 27 WHEREAS, absent sustainable state funding, many communities have been forced to address 28 their shortfalls by significantly increasing borrowing, deferring essential projects, or imposing local 29 vehicle registration (“wheel”) taxes; and 30 31 WHEREAS, Wisconsin motorists currently pay among the lowest transportation user fees in the 32 Midwest, while neighboring s tates and dozens of others nationwide have enacted long -term 33 revenue measures to keep their transportation systems competitive; and 34 35 WHEREAS, Wisconsin is increasingly relying on General Purpose Revenues to make needed 36 investments, potentially pitting transportation against other vital services, such as education; and 37 38 WHEREAS, continued lack of growing, dedicated, and predictable revenue places Wisconsin 39 at a growing economic disadvantage by threatening the efficiency of freight movement, the safety 40 of travelers, and the attractiveness of our state to businesses and residents; and 41 42 WHEREAS, both Wisconsin’s aging Interstate highway system —largely constructed in the 43 1950s and 1960s —and our extensive network of state and local roads require predictable, 44 adequate, and sustainable funding to meet current and future needs; 45 46 Page 19 of 106 Resolution No. 2026-16 Page 2 of 2 Request for a Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact with the adoption of this resolution. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau , Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March, 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Door County 1 Board of Supervisors strongly urges the Governor of Wisconsin and the 2 State Legislature to enact a comprehensive, sustainable transportation 3 funding solution that: 4 5 1. Provides adequate and reliable revenue growth for the efficient 6 long-term planning and execution of state and local transportation 7 programs; 8 9 2. Includes responsible and prudent use of General Purpose 10 Revenue and bonding; 11 12 3. Adjusts any new and existing transportation user fees and other 13 revenue mechanisms to sustain purchasing power in order to 14 maintain and improve Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure; 15 and 16 17 4. Ensures transportation continues t o deliver for Wisconsin by 18 adequately funding reconstruction, preservation, and safety 19 investments on the state and local systems. 20 21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the clerk is hereby directed to 22 transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor’s office, all members 23 of the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly representing districts 24 within Door County, and the Wisconsin Counties Association 25 26 27 28 SUBMITTED BY: ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE David Englebert, Chair David Enigl Todd Thayse Bob Bultman Nancy Robillard Walter Kalms Elizabeth Gauger Page 20 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact at this time with the adoption of this resolution. Future improvements to the Parks will go through the budget process STW. Certification: I, Jill M. Lau , Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March , 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-17 DOOR COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN 2026-2030 TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Goals of the Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 1 2026-2030 are to develop an improved parks and open space system 2 which will contribute to thriving natural landscapes for generations to come, 3 an enhanced quality of life for residents and visitors, commun ity valuation 4 of the economic benefits of preserved land, and visionary leadership that 5 will protect county parks for the long-term; and 6 7 WHEREAS, The Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 8 contains a comprehensive list of recommended objectives, guidelines, and 9 questions in order to encourage the maintenance and development of high 10 quality parks and recreational amenities that meet the needs and demands 11 of Door County residents and visitors; and 12 13 WHEREAS, Adoption of the Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 14 2026-2030 furthers public purposes and is in the public’s best interests ; 15 and 16 17 WHEREAS, The Highway and Facilities Committee has reviewed and 18 approved the Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026 -2030, and 19 recommends that the County Board do the same. 20 21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board 22 of Supervisors hereby adopts the Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 23 2026-2030. 24 25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Door County Parks and Open 26 Space Plan 2026 -2030 will be administered by the Facilities and Parks 27 Department subject to oversight by the Highway and Facilities Committee. 28 SUBMITTED BY: HIGHWAY & FACILITIES COMMITTEE Walter Kalms, Chairperson Elizabeth Gauger Jeff Miller David Enigl Ken Fisher Todd Thayse Page 21 of 106 DRAFT DOOR COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN 2026-2030 Door County Facilities and Parks Department, Parks Division Adopted by the Door County Board of Supervisors on March 24, 2026 Door County Parks website: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/174/Facilities-and-Parks BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 22 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 i | P a g e Acknowledgments Door County Facilities and Parks Department, Parks Division Wayne Spritka, Director Marc Moore, Parks Manager Samantha Birnschein, Administrative Assistant Justin Owens, Maintenance Technician Andrew Schwark, Maintenance Technician John White, Maintenance Technician Door County Highway and Facilities Committee Walter Kalms, Chairperson Ken Fisher, Vice Chairperson David Enigl Elizabeth Gauger Jeffrey Miller Todd Thayse Door County Land Use Services Department Karyn Behling, Director Jeff Kussow, Planner Door County, along with the lands of our Facilities and Parks are located on, are the ancestral homelands of the Menominee Nation. Currently, there are 11 federally recognized Native American sovereign nations in Wisconsin. We acknowledge these indigenous communities who have stewarded this land throughout the generations and pay respect to their elders past and present. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 23 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 ii | P a g e [Placeholder for Approval Resolution] BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 24 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 iii | P a g e TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... i Chapter 1: Introduction ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..1 A. Purpose ..............................................................................................................................................................1 B. Parks Division Vision, Mission, and Core Values ................................................................................................1 Chapter 2: Goals and Objectives ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................2 A. Parks Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................................................2 Chapter 3: Understanding the plan ................................ ................................ ................................ .................4 A. Definitions ..........................................................................................................................................................4 B. Classifications .....................................................................................................................................................4 C. Description of Process ........................................................................................................................................5 D. Amending the Plan .............................................................................................................................................6 E. Summary of Park and Outdoor Recreation Planning in Door County ................................................................6 F. Other Relevant Statewide and Regional Plans ................................................................................................ 10 G. 2025 Door County Public Input Survey ........................................................................................................... 14 H. Door County Public Open House Meeting ...................................................................................................... 16 Chapter 4: Description of Planning Region, and Proposed Park and Recreation Improvements ....................... 17 A. Description of the Planning Region ................................................................................................................. 17 B. Physical Characteristics of the Region ............................................................................................................. 21 C. Outdoor Recreation Supply Inventory ............................................................................................................ 23 D. Proposed Improvements Plan ......................................................................................................................... 29 E. Funding Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 31 Chapter 5: Planning Considerations ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 34 A. Guidelines for Potential Land Acquisitions ..................................................................................................... 34 B. Questions to Consider for Potential Land Acquisitions: .................................................................................. 34 C. Guidelines for Potential Park Improvements .................................................................................................. 35 D. Questions to Consider for Potential Park Improvements: .............................................................................. 36 E. Guidelines for potential relinquishment of county-owned park land: ............................................................ 36 Appendix A: Outline of Planning Process ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 37 Appendix B: Public Input Survey Results ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 38 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 25 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 1 | P a g e Chapter 1: Introduction A. Purpose The primary purpose of the Door County Parks and Open Space Plan, hereinafter referred to as “this Plan”, is to guide county efforts to ensure that residents, visitors, and future generations have safe public access to streams, lakes, and bays, while supporting the protection, restoration, and management of natural areas, historic sites, and locations of significant ecological or scientific value. This plan provides a framework for preserving, enhancing, and connecting Door County’s natural and cultural resources for long-term public benefit. B. Parks Division Vision, Mission, and Core Values The Door County Facilities and Parks Department, overseen by the Door County Highway and Facilities Committee, includes the Parks Division. The Parks Division is managed by a full-time Parks Manager, under the direction of the Facilities and Parks Director. The division also has four full-time technicians and hires approximately ten seasonal limited-term employees between April and November. The Parks Division vision, mission, and core values are described below. Vision: Door County’s parks, natural areas, and open spaces will be cherished world-class landscapes that restore the human spirit, support ecological health, and celebrate our connection to nature. Mission: Door County Parks acquires, restores, and manages lands to protect and preserve public open spaces, natural areas, and scenic landscapes in an ecologically healthy state for the education, enjoyment, and recreation of the public—now and for generations to come. Core Values: • Stewardship: Commitment to the responsible management and protection of natural and cultural resources. • Sustainability: Practices that maintain long-term ecosystem health while supporting responsible public use. • Public Benefit: Ensuring lands provide meaningful opportunities for recreation, education, and enjoyment. • Education and Outreach: Promoting understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources through programs and community engagement. • Collaboration: Working with government agencies, organizations, and volunteers to enhance conservation and access. • Equity and Accessibility: Providing safe, inclusive, and equitable access to parks and open spaces for all. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 26 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 2 | P a g e Chapter 2: Goals and Objectives A. Parks Goals and Objectives The Parks Division has established the following goals to guide management, planning, and decision-making: Goal 1: Stewardship and Sustainability Protect and manage Door County’s natural, cultural, and historic resources to ensure long-term ecological integrity, scenic quality, and recreational value. Objectives: 1. Implement habitat restoration, invasive species management, and forest health monitoring projects across all county-managed parks. 2. Maintain and enhance park infrastructure to minimize environmental impacts while supporting safe, responsible public access. 3. Preserve and protect historic, cultural, and archaeological sites as integral parts of the County’s identity and park system. 4. Increase awareness of historically and culturally significant sites through incorporation into educational and recreational opportunities. 5. Pursue opportunities to expand open space and natural area protection, including shoreline access and reforestation efforts. 6. Ensure that all park management practices and new developments consider climate resilience and long- term ecological sustainability. Goal 2: Public Engagement and Education Provide meaningful, year-round opportunities for recreation, learning, and connection to Door County’s natural, cultural, and artistic resources. Objectives: 1. Expand interpretive programs, signage, and educational materials to promote understanding of the County’s natural, cultural, and historical heritage. 2. Support and expand efforts that grow four-season recreational opportunities, particularly winter-based recreation. 3. Enhance and promote existing park facilities, including trails, beaches, pavilions, and water access points, to meet diverse recreational needs. 4. Develop partnerships with schools, civic groups, and community organizations to deliver educational and volunteer programs that foster stewardship. 5. Promote community events, festivals, and cultural activities that celebrate Door County’s heritage and encourage outdoor participation. 6. Promote the variety of recreational events, clubs, and competitions in which residents and visitors can partake throughout the year. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 27 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 3 | P a g e Goal 3: Collaboration, Equity, and Accessibility Foster partnerships and ensure inclusive, safe, and equitable access to Door County’s parks, open spaces, and natural areas through a connected and sustainable recreation network. Objectives: 1. Collaborate with municipalities, state and federal agencies, and community organizations to develop and maintain a connected system of parks and trails. 2. Expand safe biking and pedestrian routes to serve neighborhoods, schools, recreational areas, and community centers. 3. Provide a safe system of multiuse trails that can be utilized in all seasons. 4. Improve physical access, wayfinding, and amenities to enhance accessibility for people of all ages and abilities, including ADA compliance. 5. Identify underserved populations and rural areas to ensure equitable distribution of recreation opportunities throughout the County. 6. Enhance and develop new water access sites to encourage water-based recreational activities. 7. Encourage volunteer and community involvement in park stewardship, restoration, and programming efforts. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 28 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 4 | P a g e Chapter 3: Understanding the plan A. Definitions This section defines terms used throughout this Plan to describe programs, facilities, and recommended actions. Consistent terminology ensures clarity and understanding for implementation and future reference. Acquisition: The process of obtaining land or property through purchase, donation, lease, or easement to protect, preserve, or provide public access. Restoration: Activities that return natural areas or landscapes to a healthy, functioning ecological state, including reforestation, invasive species management, and habitat enhancement. Management: Ongoing care and maintenance of parks, natural areas, and open spaces to ensure ecological integrity, public safety, and quality recreational experiences. Public Access: Safe and equitable opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy streams, lakes, bays, parks, trails, and other natural areas. Ecological Health: The condition of ecosystems that allows them to function naturally, support biodiversity, and maintain resilience against environmental stressors. Historic Sites: Locations with cultural, historical, or archaeological significance that are protected and interpreted for public education and enjoyment. Open Space: Lands preserved in a natural, scenic, or undeveloped state, including parks, trails, forests, wetlands, and other areas that provide ecological, recreational, or aesthetic benefits. Education and Outreach: Programs, interpretive signage, workshops, and other efforts designed to increase understanding and awareness of natural and cultural resources. Collaboration: Partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and the community to enhance conservation, programming, and public access. Equity and Accessibility: Ensuring facilities, programs, and lands are available and safe for all individuals, regardless of age, ability, or background. Recommended Actions: Specific strategies, projects, or initiatives proposed by the plan to achieve its goals, implement policies, or enhance park and open space resources. B. Classifications This section defines the classification system used to describe parks, facilities, and other recreational or conservation features recommended by this Plan. Standardized classifications ensure consistency in planning, management, and reporting. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 29 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 5 | P a g e Park Types Regional Park: Large areas providing a wide range of recreational opportunities, natural resource protection, and public access. Serves residents and visitors from across the County and surrounding regions. Community Park: Medium-sized areas serving local neighborhoods, offering recreational facilities, trails, and natural areas for everyday use. Neighborhood Park: Smaller areas intended for local residents, providing passive or active recreational opportunities close to home. Natural Area / Open Space: Undeveloped lands preserved for ecological health, scenic value, wildlife habitat, and low-impact recreation. Facility Types Trails: Designated walking, biking, or multi-use pathways connecting parks, neighborhoods, and natural areas. Picnic / Shelter Areas: Spaces for public gatherings, including pavilions, benches, and tables. Playgrounds / Recreation Facilities: Designed areas for active play or organized recreation. Water Access Facilities: Boat launches, docks, fishing piers, or shoreline access points for lakes, streams, and bays. Interpretive / Educational Features: Signage, kiosks, or structures designed to educate visitors about natural, cultural, or historical resources. Recommended Actions Classifications Acquisition / Land Protection: Purchase, donation, or easement to protect or expand public open space. Restoration / Habitat Enhancement: Projects to improve ecological health, including reforestation, invasive species management, and wetland restoration. Facility Development / Improvement: Construction, expansion, or rehabilitation of trails, shelters, restrooms, and other visitor facilities. Programming / Outreach: Initiatives to educate and engage the public, including workshops, tours, or interpretive programs. Partnership / Collaboration: Actions undertaken with agencies, organizations, or volunteers to achieve conservation and public access goals. C. Description of Process The planning process for the Open Space Plan began with a comprehensive assessment of existing parks, natural areas, trails, and recreational facilities, alongside an evaluation of ecological, historical, and cultural resources. Community input was gathered through meetings, a public input survey, and collaboration with local organizations and government agencies to identify priorities. Based on this engagement, goals and objectives were developed to guide land use, conservation, and facility improvements. Environmental, regulatory, and financial factors were considered to determine opportunities and constraints. The final recommendations were BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 30 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 6 | P a g e reviewed by county leadership and committees, refined through public feedback, and formally adopted to support long-term stewardship, access, and recreation. The process included six meetings with the County Highway and Facilities Committee, an online survey, a public information meeting, and numerous meetings with County staff. An outline of the planning process is included in Appendix A. County staff met with the Highway and Facilities Committee several times throughout the process on January 8, 2025, May 14, 2025, October 8, 2025, November 5, 2025, January 14, 2026 and March 11th, 2026. A public information meeting was held on February 18, 2026. An overview of the plan purpose and recommendations was presented. The public also had opportunity to submit comments on the proposed plan. The Highway and Facilities Committee recommended adoption of the plan to the County Board on March 11, 2026, and the County Board adopted the plan on March 24, 2026. D. Amending the Plan This Plan is intended to guide long-term management, preservation, and public access initiatives. However, changing conditions, new opportunities, or emerging community needs may require periodic updates or amendments. The Door County Facilities and Parks Department reviews the plan every 5 years to assess progress, update inventories, and evaluate new opportunities, in addition to making minor updates annually to reflect current conditions. If amendments are proposed they are evaluated for consideration, public input is sought, and final approval is sought through the Highway and Facility Committee. Once approved they are documented in the living document and maintained as part of the counties official planning records. E. Summary of Park and Outdoor Recreation Planning in Door County Door County has had some form of a county-wide parks plan in place since 1964. Starting in 1974, the County regularly adopted five-year outdoor recreation plans every five years through the year 2011. After 2011, the County outdoor recreation plan was not updated until the most recent outdoor recreation plan, Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2020-2025, which was adopted in May 2020. Summaries of the County’s Parks and Open Space Plan 2020-2025 and other recent park and outdoor recreation plans are provided below. Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2020-2025 The Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2020-2025 was developed by Door County staff. This plan built off of previous County outdoor recreation plans and outlined the County's strategy for managing county-owned parks, open spaces, and other outdoor recreation facilities. The objective of this plan was to encourage the development and maintenance of high-quality, sustainable parks and recreational amenities that meet the needs and demands of County residents and visitors, using the following guiding principles: • Resource Management • Sustainability • Land Use Balance • Public/Private Relationships and Partnerships This plan included vision and mission statements, four overarching goals, and recommended projects and improvements. Projects and improvements identified in the County Parks and Open Space Plan 2020-2025 which have been completed since 2020 or are scheduled for completion are listed in Figure 1. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 31 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 7 | P a g e Figure 1: County Parks and Open Space Plan 2020-2025 Completed Projects Ahnapee Trail Installation of boot bushes at trailheads (2020). Baileys Harbor Ridges County Park Parking lot pavement repair/replacement (2025). Cana Island County Park Construction of Cana Island Interpretive Center (2020) Historic restoration of Keeper’s Quarters (2022) Chaudoir’s Dock County Park Installation of automated boat launch fee pay system (2020) Ellison Bluff County Park Roadway paving improvements (2021) Forestville Dam County Park Millpond drawdown project (2021) Boat Ramp Replacement (2021) ADA Boat Dock Replacement (2022) Paving of parking lot (2022) Acquired adjacent 0.6 acres (2022) Prairie planting/development 1.5 acres (2025) Frank E. Murphy County Park Boat ramp repairs (2020) Electrical upgrades (2024) Construction of phase 1 of Beach-to-Beach Trail, connecting park to the Village of Egg Harbor’s beach (2025) George K. Pinney County Park Breakwater maintenance/repair (2020 & 2023) Installation of waterless cleaning station (2020) Installation of automated boat launch fee pay system (2020) Lily Bay County Park Boat ramp approach repairs (2020 & 2023) Meridian County Park Replaced pit toilet with vault toilet (2021) Plum Bottom County Park Replaced pit toilet with vault toilet (2022) Robert M Carmody County Park Installation of waterless cleaning station (2020) Installation of ADA kayak launch (2021) Installation of automated boat launch fee pay system (2020) Robert La Salle County Park New pavilion/shelter (2020) Shoreline restoration (2022) Construction of lower path (2020) Sugar Creek County Park New pavilion/shelter (2024) Prairie planting development .6 acres (2025) Paving of parking area and roads (2022) Tornado County Park Paving of parking area (2022) BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 32 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 8 | P a g e John Miles County Park Recreation Plan, Phase 1 (2017) This report was developed by Door County staff and contains results from the first phase of planning for John Miles County Park, which focused on a vision for recreational aspects of the park. The plan includes a detailed site assessment of the park that inventories current conditions, plans and studies regarding recreation in general and in John Miles County Park, and demographics of residents and visitors. The plan also includes a summary of input regarding the park gathered through public meetings, an on-line survey, emails, and in-person discussions. This input was also organized into potential action items with timelines for completion dates. Projects and improvements identified in the park plan which have been completed since 2020 or are scheduled for completion include the following: • Midway and Grounds ADA accessibility and paving project (2020) • Repaired lift pump station (2020) • Installed new drain line to pond #1 (2020) • Installed electrical campsite pedestal by south Grandstand (2021) • Installed concrete concession stand area under the Grandstand (2021) • Added 0.26 miles of walking path (2022) • Installed new safety fencing by turns one and two of race track (2022) • Installed gas service to maintenance garage (2023) • Installed safety rails in the Grandstand (2023) • Installed electric camp pedestals at soccer fields (2023) • Repaired pavement at the north entrance, Alabama Street (2024) • Constructed new accessible playground (2024) • Constructed pavilion (2025) • Installed water bottle fill stations at soccer fields (2025) • Installed back gate entrance (2025) Management Plan for Horseshoe Bay Cave (2014) The Management Plan for Horseshoe Bay Cave was developed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), Door County Soil & Water Conservation Department, and Door County Parks Department as a uniform guide for the management and development of Horseshoe Bay Cave. Horseshoe Bay Cave is one of the longest known caves in Wisconsin and has been identified as a significant bat hibernaculum within the WDNR Natural Heritage Inventory. The only known entrance to Horseshoe Bay Cave is located at Frank E. Murphy County Park in the Town of Egg Harbor. This plan outlined objectives, opportunities, actions, procedures, policies, and recommendations for long-term management, protection, education, access/special activities, and future inventory, monitoring and preservation of the cave. This plan also served as the State- required White Nose Syndrome site-specific prevention plan. General access to the cave is closed each year from October 1st through May 15th to prevent disturbance to hibernating bats. Access to the cave outside of this time period is limited and only allowed with an access permit obtained from the Door County Facilities & Parks Department. Access to the cave must meet the County or State’s goals and objectives for cave/bat management and therefore, access proposals must demonstrate why and how the knowledge gained from the specific visit will advance the goal of cave protection and preservation. The Door County Facilities & Parks Department offers annual public cave tours during two days in the Summer each year. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 33 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 9 | P a g e Door County should continue to develop and implement a cave education and interpretive program and cave trustee program, as identified in the management plan, to increase public awareness and education about this special natural resource in the County. Door County, in cooperation with the cave trustee program, should also consider exploring offering additional cave tours as a tool to accomplish increased public awareness and education. Door County Green Fund Multi-Modal Trails Task Force Report (2024) The Door County Green Fund Multi-Modal Trails Task Force Report was completed in 2024 under the direction of the Door County Green Fund, a fund of the Door County Community Foundation, Inc. The goal of this report was to gather information on existing and planned trails from all Door County communities, and put it into a visual form as a guide for trail planning and development throughout Door County. The resulting report provides visual resources to help government, municipalities, individual stakeholder organizations, and residents see how individual projects can contribute to a larger network of connections. This report is incorporated by reference in the Door County Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan 2045, describe below. Door County Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan 2045 (2024) The Door County Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan 2045 was adopted by the Door County Board of Supervisors in November 2024 and became effective on January 1, 2025. This plan serves as a guide to the physical, social, and economic development of the County. Volume I of the County Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan 2045 describes and provides the issues, opportunities, and vision statements for each of the nine elements required to be contained and addressed in comprehensive and farmland preservation plans, which includes parks, open spaces, and recreational resources. Volume 1 also provides overall plan goals, policies, and action items. Chapter 10 of Volume 1 provides issues, opportunities, a summary of current conditions, and a vision statement for bicycle, pedestrian, and recreation resources in Door County. Chapter 11 of Volume I provides plan goals and associated objectives and policies, some of which are related to parks, open space, and recreational facilities in Door County. These goals and associated objectives and policies were referenced when developing goals and objectives of this County Parks & Open Space Plan in order to ensure consistency between both plans. Volume II of the County Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan 2045 provides demographic and other information required by the Wisconsin Statutes for comprehensive and farmland preservation plans, and serves as a resource for local municipalities and organizations. Chapter 12 of Volume II describes bicycle, pedestrian, and recreational resources in Door County. Furthermore, Chapter 12 states that the County Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan 2045 supersedes the 2014 Door County Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Recreational Facilities Plan, and that the 2024 Green Fund Multi-Modal Trails Task Force Report map is now the official county map that will guide multi-modal trail planning efforts. The County Parks and Open Space Plan is a component of and referenced in the County Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan 2045. Door County Trails, Inc., Strategic Master Plan (2026) Established in 2024, Door County Trails, Inc., is a nonprofit organization with a mission to develop a safe bicycle and pedestrian trail network connecting Door County communities. As part of this mission, Door County Trails is in the process of developing a Strategic Master Plan to guide the future trail development across the Door County peninsula. This plan will create a unified, county-wide vision that connects people, communities, and places. A county-wide survey to gather community input and stakeholder meetings are currently underway. Door County should consider incorporating the Door County Trails Strategic Master Plan and its BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 34 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 10 | P a g e recommendations into this Plan after its completion to ensure consistency and efficiency in trail development efforts throughout the County. Plan completion is anticipated in late Spring 2026. F. Other Relevant Statewide and Regional Plans Statewide outdoor recreation plans and analyses also need to be considered when identifying outdoor recreation trends and needs in Door County. The Wisconsin Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Recreation Opportunities Analysis (ROA), and their relationship to park and open space planning in Door County are described below. Wisconsin Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2025-2030 (SCORP) States are required to complete SCORPs every five years to be eligible to participate in the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance Program. SCORPs are intended to evaluate outdoor recreation trends and issues of statewide importance and set forth ideas about recreation’s future role in the state. The Wisconsin SCORP 2025-2030 was adopted in January 2025 and will be in effect through 2030. This plan lays out the following three overarching goals and ten strategies for outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. Many of the goals, objectives, recommendations, and proposed improvement included in this Plan are consistent with and supported by the SCORP. SCORP Goals: • Ensure that all Wisconsinites have equitable opportunities to participate in outdoor recreation, regardless of where they live or their ethnicity, gender, income, abilities, or age. • Maintain and expand the sustainability of recreational opportunities in our state, ensuring that existing opportunities are well funded and have the support to grow and expand where needed. • Grow the collaborative partnership approach across federal, state, regional and local agencies and private non-profit organizations and businesses to provide high-quality outdoor experiences for all Wisconsinites. SCORP Strategies: 1. Provide more opportunities for outdoor recreation close to home. 2. Provide needed recreation facilities. 3. Improve affordability of participation. 4. Support, develop, and enhance mentoring programs. 5. Create more welcoming outdoor spaces. 6. Improve the distribution of information on recreation opportunities. 7. Expand and diversify funding sources. 8. Adapt to new environmental conditions both in terms of participation in outdoor activities as well as the management of recreation opportunities and facilities. 9. Lead by example on climate change mitigation. 10. Create an implementation plan that identifies desired outcomes as well as the partners to coordinate and advocate for outdoor recreation throughout Wisconsin Recreation Opportunities Analysis (ROA) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) compiled a Recreation Opportunities Analysis (ROA) to ensure that the WDNR is providing high quality recreation experiences at places well-suited to support those uses and compile information on current recreation opportunities, existing gaps and needs, and WDNR- managed properties that may be well-suited to help address gaps and needs. This analysis was released in 2018 and updated in September 2020. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 35 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 11 | P a g e Due to varying recreation opportunities and demands across the State, the ROA divides the State into eight regions. Door County is part of the Upper Lake Michigan Costal region. As a result of the ROA, the WDNR identified needs for recreational activities in the Upper Lake Michigan Costal region as listed in Figure 2 below. Many of the goals, objectives, recommendations, and proposed improvement included in this Door County Parks and Open Space Plan are consistent with and supported by the ROA. Figure 2: Upper Lake Michigan Costal Region Recreational Activity Needs High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority • Bicycling - bicycle touring/road riding or mountain biking/off-road biking • Bird or wildlife watching • Camping • Canoeing or kayaking • Fishing - lake, river or stream fishing from a watercraft, shore, pier, or wading • Hiking, walking, trail running or backpacking • Horseback riding • Motorboating (waterski/tubing, personal watercraft) • Visiting a beach, beach walking • ATV/UTV riding • Cross country skiing • Dog walking • Four-wheel vehicle driving • Hunting - big game, small game or turkey • Nature photography • Off-highway motorcycle riding • Participating in nature-based education programs • Picnicking • Sailing, windsurfing, rowing, stand-up paddling • Snowmobiling • Swimming in lakes and rivers • Target shooting – archery or firearms • Bicycling - fat tire/snow biking • Dog sledding/skijoring • Dog training • Dog trialing • Fishing - ice fishing • Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. • Geocaching • Horse cart driving • Hunting - migratory birds • Rock climbing • Scuba diving/snorkeling • Snowshoeing • Trapping • Whitewater rafting Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan 2015-2025 States are required to have an approved State Wildlife Action Plan to satisfy funding eligibility through the State Wildlife Grant Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and is the only nationwide program to prevent wildlife from becoming endangered. The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan (WWAP) serves as the approved State Wildlife Action Plan and addresses the eight elements required by the USFWS. The WWAP 2015-2025 was approved by the USFWS in May 2016. The WWAP identifies Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and natural communities associated with those species. Almost all SGCNs are classified as such, in part, because the area of habitat suitable for their survival has been decreased or it has been degraded or fragmented below their tolerance and ability to adapt and sustain viable populations. This plan also identifies aquatic and terrestrial Conservation Opportunity Areas (COAs), which are places that: • Contain ecological features, natural communities, or SGCN habitat for which Wisconsin has a unique responsibility for protecting; or • Contain habitat with dominant responsibility for conservation when viewed from the global, continental or upper Midwest perspectives. COAs identified in Door County are shown on Maps 1 and 2 and listed in Figure 3 below. All but one are designated as COAs of global significance. Additionally, all five State parks within Door County and several County parks are located within one of the COAs. Door County should carefully consider SGCNs and COAs identified in the WWAP when proposing development and management activities within County parks. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 36 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 12 | P a g e Map 1: Conservation Opportunity Areas – Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 37 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 13 | P a g e Map 2: Conservation Opportunity Areas – Central Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 38 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 14 | P a g e Figure 3: Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) in Door County COA Name Location COA Type Ecological Significance Lake Michigan/Green Bay County-wide coastal Lake Global Baileys Harbor to Peninsula Baileys Harbor, Ephraim, Gibraltar, Liberty Grove Terrestrial Global Bayshore Blufflands Egg Harbor (town), Sevastopol Terrestrial Global Big & Little Marsh Washington Terrestrial Global Boyer's Bluff Washington Terrestrial Global Chambers Island Gibraltar Terrestrial Global Coffey Swamp Washington Terrestrial Global Detroit Harbor Washington Terrestrial Global Door Bluff County Park Liberty Grove Terrestrial Global Ellison Bluff Liberty Grove Terrestrial Global Gardner Marsh Brussels, Gardner Terrestrial Global Hardwood Swamps Brussels, Forestville, Union Terrestrial State Hibbard Creek Baileys Harbor, Jacksonport Terrestrial Global Jackson Harbor Washington Terrestrial Global Kangaroo Lake Baileys Harbor, Gibraltar, Jacksonport Terrestrial Global Logan Creek Jacksonport Terrestrial Global Mink River to Europe Bay Liberty Grove Terrestrial Global Potawatomi State Park Nasewaupee, Sturgeon Bay (city) Terrestrial Global Rock Island Washington Terrestrial Global Thorp Pond Egg Harbor, Gibraltar Terrestrial Global White Cliff Fen & Forest Egg Harbor (town & village), Gibraltar Terrestrial Global Whitefish Dunes to Sturgeon Bay Clay Banks, Sevastopol, Sturgeon Bay (town & city) Terrestrial Global G. 2025 Door County Public Input Survey In order to gather public opinion on key issues and opportunities relating to parks and outdoor recreation in Door County, an online public input survey was created. The survey was made available to the public on July 14, 2025, and was promoted through the County’s website and two press releases. The survey was available online and closed on August 1, 2025. A total of 278 responses were received. General findings are summarized below. See Appendix B for complete survey results. Door County Parks Usage. The top three activities that survey respondents and members of their household like to do at County parks are: 1. Passive activities such as walking/hiking, relaxing, picnicking, playing, sketching/painting, sight-seeing, nature study, photography, etc. 2. Non-motorized water-based activities such as beach use, swimming, paddling (canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, etc.), surfing, dock/ice fishing, etc. 3. Non-motorized Ahnapee Trail activities such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain/fat biking, hiking/running, horseback riding, etc. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 39 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 15 | P a g e Door County Parks Frequency of Usage. • Over 70% of survey respondents use Cave Point, Frank E. Murphy, and George K. Pinney County Parks, and the Ahnapee State Trail at least once per year. These same County parks and recreational trail are the most frequently used parks with over 52% of those that use these parks visiting the park three or more times per year • Cave Point County Park is the most used park with over 85% of survey respondents using this park at least once per year. Of those that use that use this park at least once per year, almost 60% use this park three or more times per year. • Lyle-Harter-Matter Sanctuary and Plum Bottom County Parks are the least used parks. • Less than 9% of survey respondents use Percy Johnson Memorial, Lyle-Harter-Matter Sanctuary, Tornado Memorial, Plum Bottom, and Meridian County Parks more than two times per year. Door County Park Amenities. The top three issues or projects related to amenities within Door County Parks that survey respondents would like addressed in the next five years are: 1. Develop additional pathways/natural trails 2. Develop/improve playground facilities 3. Develop/improve restroom facilities Signage, Roads, and Parking for/within Door County Parks. The top three issues or projects related to signage, roads, and parking for Door County Parks that survey respondents would like addressed in the next five years are: 1. Develop/improve trailer parking 2. Improve internal park roads 3. Develop/improve internal directional signage within parks Environmental Preservation & Quality within Door County Parks. The top three issues or projects related to environmental preservation and quality within Door County Parks that survey respondents would like addressed in the next five years are: 1. Improve quality of beaches 2. Manage invasive species 3. Reduce shoreline erosion Planning for Trails for Walking, Biking, and Other Non-Motorized Uses. The following areas of collaboration are identified by survey respondents as the most important areas of collaboration between different trail-planning groups (i.e., Door County Parks, DNR, municipalities, non-profits, etc.) when planning for trails in the County: 1. Increase funding opportunities (i.e., grants, donations, etc.) 2. Close gaps and increase trail connectivity throughout the County 3. Connect County parks with other parks, trails, and historical cultural sites Door County Parks Annual Entrance Fee. Over 50% of survey respondents stated they do not support the implementation of an annual entrance fee to Door County parks. Of the survey respondents which support an annual entrance fee, the majority considered $5-$10 a reasonable annual entrance fee. Age of Survey Respondents. Over 56% of survey respondents were 55 years of age or older and less than 12% of survey respondents were younger than 35 years old. Residency or Lodging Location Preference of Survey Respondent. The overwhelming majority of survey respondents (over 34%) are either City of Sturgeon Bay residents or, if not County residents, prefer to rent/camp/lodge in the City of Sturgeon Bay. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 40 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 16 | P a g e H. Door County Public Open House Meeting The County hosted a public open house on February 18th to present and review the draft Parks and Open Space Plan following the completion of the community survey and earlier stakeholder outreach. The event gave attendees an opportunity to examine the draft recommendations, ask questions, and offer final input before the plan is completed. During the open house, the Parks Manager summarized key findings from the survey, highlighted major themes from previous engagement, and walked attendees through proposed goals, priority improvements, and long-range strategies for the county-wide park system. Attendees reviewed maps, draft content, and concept materials, and their comments were documented and incorporated into refinements of the final plan. Recommendations made at the open house included: 1. Increasing awareness of parks through advertising and outreach 2. Creating water trails with associated camping opportunities 3. Adding attractions and amenities for young people, such as indoor court facilities and indoor recreational options 4. Expanding opportunities for scavenger hunts and geocaching 5. Enhancing donation programs to support parks and recreation While all recommendations were heard and carefully considered, they were not incorporated into the plan’s priority actions for the next five years. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 41 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 17 | P a g e Chapter 4: Description of Planning Region, and Proposed Park and Recreation Improvements A. Description of the Planning Region Door County is part of a narrow peninsula located in northeastern Wisconsin. The County lies between the waters of Green Bay to the west, and Lake Michigan to the east and north. Its entire southern border is adjacent to Kewaunee County. Door County is over 68 miles in length from its southwestern corner to the northern tip of Rock Island. The County seat is the City of Sturgeon Bay, and is located approximately 10 miles from the County’s southern border, 45 miles from the City of Green Bay, 157 miles from Milwaukee, 185 miles from Madison, and 246 miles from Chicago. Door County encompasses approximately 488 square miles of land and 300 miles of coastal shoreline – one of the highest numbers of miles of coastal shoreline of any county in the United States. The County is comprised of the following 19 local municipalities and shown on Map 3, Door County Municipalities: • City of Sturgeon Bay • Villages of Egg Harbor, Ephraim, Forestville, and Sister Bay • Towns of Baileys Harbor, Brussels, Clay Banks, Egg Harbor, Forestville, Gardner, Gibraltar, Jacksonport, Liberty Grove, Nasewaupee, Sevastopol, Sturgeon Bay, Union, and Washington BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 42 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 18 | P a g e Map 3: Door County Municipalities BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 43 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 19 | P a g e Population Trends and Projections There is a direct relationship between population trends and projections, and park and recreation facility needs. As seen in Figure 4, Door County’s population has seen relatively steady population growth over the last 50 years, with a 55% increase in population since 1970. The highest growth period was between 1970 and 1980 when the County’s population grew by over 24%. On the contrary, the County experienced a slight population decline of 0.6% between 2000 and 2010. Figure 4: Population (1970-2025) Sources: Decennial Census (1970-2020), U.S. Census Bureau; County Population Estimates (2025), Wisconsin Demographics Services Center Figure 5 shows population projections for Door County through the year 2050, according to the Wisconsin Department of Administration Demographics Services Center. Door County’s population is projected to increase slightly by 2030, followed by two consecutive decades of projected population loss. The County’s population is projected to decrease 4.3% by 2050, when compared to the County’s 2020 population. Figure 5: Population Projections Sources: Decennial Census (2020), U.S. Census Bureau; County Population Projections (2024), Wisconsin Demographics Services Center BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 44 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 20 | P a g e Door County’s age distribution is shown in Figure 6, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Door County’s population is an aging population with almost 32% being of retirement age (65 years or older). Over 29% of the County’s population is of prime working age (25-54 years) and slightly under 22% is younger than 25 years old. When comparing the County’s age distribution to the State as a whole, the share of people in Door County which are of retirement age is almost twice than that of the State, with only 18% of the State’s population being 65 years of age or older. Additionally, the percentage of people in the County which are of prime working age and younger are significantly less than that of the State, with 37% of the State’s population being of prime working age and almost 31% being younger than 25 years old. Figure 6: Population Age Source: 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate, U.S. Census Bureau Race: According to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the largest percentage of County residents (93.3%) were “White”. The second largest group was “two or more races” (4%), followed by “some other race” (1%), “American Indian or Alaska Native” (0.8%), “Black or African American” (0.7%), and “Asian” (0.3%). Employment and Economy: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), an estimated 17,022 people were employed in Door County in August 2025, which is higher than total employment in August 2020 (16,045) and August 2015 (16,391). The estimated unemployment rate in Door County was 2.6% in August 2025, which is the same as the State’s August 2025 unemployment rate and significantly lower than the County’s unemployment rates in August 2020 (4.8%) and August 2015 (4.1%). BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 45 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 21 | P a g e Leisure and hospitality continues to be the largest industry sector in Door County, employing an average of over 3,200 people on a monthly basis in 2024. This is due to the abundance of tourism in the County, which further emphasizes the importance of planning for and developing quality parks and recreation facilities for residents, employees, and visitors alike. Other primary industries within the County include trade, transportation and utilities, education and health services, and manufacturing, all employing over 2,000 people on a monthly basis in 2024. Major employers within the County include Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Door County Medical Center, and Door County government. B. Physical Characteristics of the Region The natural features of Door County define its scenic beauty, ecological diversity, and recreational value. Understanding these characteristics helps guide the preservation and management of open spaces, natural areas, and park resources. Topography Door County occupies the northernmost portion of the Door Peninsula, a narrow landform extending between Lake Michigan on the east and Green Bay on the west. The County covers approximately 482 square miles of land area and features gently rolling terrain shaped by glacial activity. The most distinctive topographic feature is the Niagara Escarpment—a dolostone ridge that runs the length of the peninsula and is part of one of North America’s most important geological formations. The Niagara Escarpment is globally significant because it represents a continuous bedrock feature stretching over 650 miles from New York through Ontario, Michigan, and Wisconsin. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in Ontario, highlighting its ecological and geological importance. In Door County, this escarpment rises sharply 60 to 200 feet above the surrounding landscape, creating dramatic cliffs and bluffs that overlook Green Bay and Lake Michigan. These cliffs harbor ancient white cedar forests, rare alvar ecosystems, and globally rare species such as the Hine’s emerald dragonfly and dwarf lake iris, making the area a biodiversity hotspot. Elevations in Door County generally range from about 580 feet above sea level along the shoreline to approximately 880 feet in the interior uplands. These unique landforms—ridges, swales, dunes, and bluffs—are shaped by the escarpment and glacial processes, contributing to Door County’s scenic character and influencing patterns of vegetation, drainage, and land use. The escarpment’s microclimates and karst features provide critical habitat for species found nowhere else, reinforcing its global conservation value. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 46 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 22 | P a g e Water Resources Water resources define much of Door County’s identity. Bordered by Lake Michigan and Green Bay, the County has over 300 miles of shoreline, more than any other county in Wisconsin. Numerous bays, inlets, and harbors provide opportunities for recreation, boating, and habitat protection. Inland, the County contains a variety of streams, wetlands, ponds, and small inland lakes, many of which are connected to the peninsula’s groundwater system. Wetlands are especially important for water filtration, wildlife habitat, and stormwater retention. The shallow and fractured bedrock characteristic of Door County allows for rapid groundwater recharge but also makes the region highly vulnerable to contamination. Protecting surface and groundwater quality remains a key priority for maintaining both environmental health and recreational value. Climate Door County experiences a humid continental climate moderated by the surrounding waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay. This proximity tempers temperature extremes, leading to cooler summers and milder winters compared to inland areas. The average annual temperature is approximately 45°F, with an average annual precipitation of 33–34 inches and an average annual snowfall of about 48 inches. The growing season averages 140–160 days, supporting diverse plant communities and agricultural uses. Recent climate trends indicate slightly warmer annual temperatures, more frequent heavy precipitation events, and fluctuating lake levels. These changes may impact shoreline stability, wetland hydrology, and vegetation composition—factors that must be considered in long-term open space management. Soils Door County’s soils are strongly influenced by its glacial history and dolostone bedrock. In many areas, soils are thin and rocky, with limited depth to bedrock. These shallow soils, particularly prevalent in northern and coastal areas, restrict development potential but contribute to the area’s distinctive natural character. The dominant soil associations include the Summerville–Omena–Solona complex and the Longrie–Emmet–Kolberg series, typically well-drained to moderately well-drained loams and silt loams. The fractured dolostone beneath the surface produces sinkholes, caves, and disappearing streams, influencing drainage and groundwater movement. Soil conservation and careful land-use management are critical in maintaining water quality and preventing erosion in sensitive areas. Flora and Fauna Door County supports an exceptionally rich diversity of plant and animal life due to its varied topography, microclimates, and proximity to two large water bodies. The County’s ecosystems include mixed hardwood forests, conifer stands, wetlands, dune complexes, and alvar habitats found along the Niagara Escarpment. Dominant forest species include sugar maple, basswood, beech, white cedar, red oak, and hemlock. Wetlands support cattails, sedges, tamarack, and black ash, while rare plant communities such as limestone cliff and boreal forest occur in protected areas like Rock Island and Newport State Parks. Common wildlife includes white-tailed deer, red fox, coyote, raccoon, and various small mammals. Door County is also an important area BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 47 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 23 | P a g e for migratory birds, including waterfowl and neotropical songbirds. The surrounding waters support fish species such as smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, trout, and salmon. Maintaining healthy habitats and ecological corridors across public and private lands is essential to sustaining Door County’s biodiversity and scenic integrity. C. Outdoor Recreation Supply Inventory Door County’s 21 county-managed parks and Trail system provide over 1,000 acres of recreational space, offering a balanced mix of developed and undeveloped areas that ensure public enjoyment while protecting ecological integrity, scenic vistas, and cultural heritage. See Map 4, County Parks. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 48 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 24 | P a g e Map 4: County Parks BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 49 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 25 | P a g e Developed County Parks Figure 7 describes existing developed County parks, including access, use, and recreational facility types. Figure 7: Developed County Parks Baileys Harbor Ridges 2301 Ridges Road, Baileys Harbor Park Type/Size: Regional Park, 40 acres Public Access Points: Beach parking lot on 2301 Ridges Rd. Baileys Harbor Current Use: Swimming beach, picnic, kite surfing, parking Facility Types: Water access, picnic areas, trails Cana Island Lighthouse 8800E Cana Island Road, Baileys Harbor Park Type/ Size: Regional Park, 12.1 acres Public Access Points: Parking lot on East Cana Island Road Current Use: Historic interpretive programs, shoreline access Benches, hiking, scuba diving from shore, kayaking, after hours photography Facility Types: Water Access, picnic areas, Interpretive features, restrooms, parking Canal 2501 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay Park Type/Size: Regional Park, 79.4 acres Public Access Points: options for parking along Canal Rd, and parking at the end of barge Rd Current Use: Passive recreation, fishing, hiking, maritime observation, habitat preservation Facility Types: Trails, Picnic areas, Water access, Interpretive features Cave Point 5360 Schauer Road, Jacksonport Park Type/Size: Regional Park, 19.3 acres Public Access Points: Parking lot on 5360 Schauer Road Current Use: Hiking trails, scenic overlooks, photography, nature observation, after hours photography, bow hunting Facility Types: Trails, Picnic areas, Shelter, interpretive features Chaudoir’s Dock 10865 County Highway N, Union Park Type/Size: Community Park, 4.7 acres Public Access Points: Parking lot on 10865 CTY Rd N, Union Current Use: Harbor of refuge, fishing, boat launch Facility Types: Water access, picnic areas Frank E. Murphy 7119 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor Park type/Size: Regional Park, 34 acres Public Access Points: Main entrance on 7119 Bayshore Dr, Egg Harbor Current Use: Volleyball, swimming, boating, grilling, active play, bow hunting Facility Types: Shelter/picnic area, water access, playground/ recreation facility, trails, interpretive features, Horseshoe Bay Cave BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 50 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 26 | P a g e Figure 7: Developed County Parks (continued) Forestville Dam 479 Mill Road, Forestville Park type/Size: Regional Park, 72 acres Public Access Points: Parking lot on 479 Mill Rd, Forestville Current Use: Fishing, boating, river-based recreation, trail access, hunting Facility Types: Picnic area /shelter, water access, playground, trails George K. Pinney 4879 Bay Shore Drive, Sturgeon Bay Park type/Size: Community Park, 11.7 acres Public Access Points: Parking lot on 4879 Bayshore Dr. Sturgeon Bay Current Use: Harbor of refuge, fishing, boating, picnic areas, after hours photography Facility Types: Picnic area/ shelter, water access, interpretive features John Miles 916 N 14th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay Park type/Size: Regional Park, 54.7 acres Public Access Points: Main entrance on 916 N 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay Current Use: Soccer fields, horse arena, playgrounds, pavilion, oval dirt track with grandstands, Music Pavilion Facilities types: Picnic area/shelter, multipurpose building rental, playground, recreation Plum Bottom 6725 State Highway 42, Egg Harbor Park type/Size: Neighborhood Park, 5 acres Public Access Points: Parking off 6725 WI-42, Egg Harbor Current Use: Trails, picnic areas Facility types: picnic area, interpretive features Sugar Creek 2349 County Highway N, Gardner Park type/Size: Regional Park, 35.6 acres Public Access Points: Parking off 2349 CTY Rd N, Gardner Current Use: Trails, picnic areas, disc golf course, bow hunting eastern 15 acres Facility types: Picnic area/Shelter, water access, trails, recreation facilities Lily Bay E4449 County Highway T, Sturgeon Bay Park type/ Size: Neighborhood Park, 0.5 acres Public Access Points: Parking on E4449 CTY Rd T, Town of Sturgeon Bay Current use: Natural shoreline, wetlands, parking, fair weather small vessel boat access, photography Facility types: Water access, interpretive features Maplewood Trailhead 1613 State Highway 42, Maplewood Park type/ Size: Neighborhood Park, 0.3 acres Public Access Points: 1613 WI-42, Maplewood Current use: Wayside and trailhead, bicycle maintenance Facility types: Trails, picnic area BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 51 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 27 | P a g e Figure 7: Developed County Parks (continued) Robert LaSalle 404 Lower Lasalle Road / 408 County Highway U, Algoma Park type/ Size: Community Park, 29.3 acres Public Access Points: Parking on 404 Lower Lasalle Rd & 408 CTH U, Algoma Current use: Historic site, with natural prairie, forest, access to Lake Michigan, bow hunting Facility types: Picnic areas/ Shelter, playground, interpretive features, trails, water access Robert M. Carmody 3570 County Highway CC, Gardner Park type/ Size: Community Park, 10.4 acres Public Access Points: Boat ramp and parking on 3570 CTY Rd CC, Gardner Current use: Public access, Harbor of refuge, boat ramps, kayak launch, picnic areas Facility types: Water access, picnic facilities Undeveloped County Parks Figure 8 describes existing undeveloped County parks, including access, use, and recreational facility types. Figure 8: Undeveloped County Parks Door Bluff Headlands 12900 Door Bluff Park Road, Gills Rock Park type/ Size: Natural Area, 252.6 acres Public Access Points: Parking lot off 12900 Door Bluff Park Rd, Gills Rock Current Use: Bluff-top hiking, scenic overlooks, hunting Facility type: Trails, Interpretive features Ellison Bluff 12050 Ellison Bluff Road, Liberty Grove Park type/ Size: Natural Area, 194.3 acres Public Access Points: Parking on 12050 Ellison Bluff Rd, Liberty Grove Current Use: Hiking trails, nature observation, hunting Facility types: Trail, Interpretive features Lyle-Harter-Matter Sanctuary 6799 State Highway 57, Jacksonport Park type/ Size: Natural Area, 39.8 acres Public Access Points: Access by hiking through Meridian County Park at 6799 STH 57 Current Use: Wildlife observation, preserved habitats and wetlands Facility types: Natural area Meridian 6799 State Highway 57, Jacksonport Park type/ Size: Natural Area, 142.3 acres Public Access Points: Limited access at 6799 STH 57 Current Use: State Natural Area, passive recreation, habitat protection, hunting Facility types: Trails, Interpretive features BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 52 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 28 | P a g e Figure 8: Undeveloped County Parks (continued) Percy Johnson Memorial 640 Lakeview Road, Washington Island Park type/ Size: Neighborhood Park, 4.9 acres Public Access Points: Parking off 640 Lakeview Rd, Washington Island Current Use: Minimal infrastructure, scenic enjoyment Facility types: Water access, picnic area, interpretive features Tornado Memorial 1961 County Highway DK, Gardner Park type/ Size: Neighborhood Park, 2.6 acres Public Access Points: Parking on 1961 CTY DK, Town of Gardner Current Use: Picnic area, historic resources Facility types: Picnic areas, interpretive features County Trails Ahnapee State Trail The Ahnapee State Trail is a 48-mile multi-use recreational trail developed along a former railroad corridor. It spans Door and Kewaunee Counties and is cooperatively managed by both counties in partnership with the State of Wisconsin. Door County’s 12-mile segment begins in the City of Sturgeon Bay, continues through the Town of Maplewood, and passes through the Village of Forestville before entering Kewaunee County. This scenic trail is open to pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians from April 15 to November 15, and is also available for snowmobiling, cross- country skiing, and snowshoeing during the winter months. Trailheads with restroom facilities are located at: • Sturgeon Bay Trailhead 1820 Neenah St., Sturgeon Bay • Maplewood Trailhead 1613 STH 42, Maplewood • Forestville Dam County Park 479 Mill Rd., Forestville These access points provide convenient entry and amenities for year-round trail users. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 53 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 29 | P a g e Ice Age National Scenic Trail The Ice Age Trail is a nationally and state-designated scenic trail that begins (or ends) in Door County, marking its eastern terminus. Portions of the Ice Age Trail overlap with the Ahnapee State Trail, incorporating the Sturgeon Bay and Forestville Segments. This trail tells the story of the Ice Age and continental glaciation, guiding hikers along a scenic footpath shaped by ancient geological forces. It offers both educational and recreational opportunities, making it a unique feature of Door County’s natural landscape. Door County Snowmobile Trail System During the winter months, Door County offers over 250 miles of designated snowmobile trails, providing scenic and well-maintained routes throughout the region. The exact trail locations may vary annually due to new developments or land use changes. For the most current trail maps and conditions, please contact the Door County Parks Department or reach out to one of the local snowmobile clubs responsible for maintaining the trails: • Door Central Snow Goers • Door Pioneer Trailblazers • Red River Riders • Southern Door Snow Travelers • Sturgeon Bay Door Drifters • Top O’ The Thumb • Villagers These clubs play a vital role in grooming and maintaining the trail system, ensuring safe and enjoyable riding experiences for residents and visitors alike. Door County Trails, Inc. Door County Trails, Inc., is a nonprofit organization led by a volunteer Board of Directors established in 2024. This organization emerged from a series of collaborative, community-focused efforts aimed at connecting communities across the County through a comprehensive trail network. Their mission is to develop a safe bicycle and pedestrian trail network connecting Door County communities. Door County Trails works to achieve this mission by collaborating with and assisting communities with trail planning, development, and professional assistance for trail projects linking towns, villages, the city, and neighborhoods throughout the County for everyday transportation and recreation purposes. As discussed in Chapter 3 of this Plan, Door County Trails is currently in the process of developing a Strategic Master Plan to guide the future trail development throughout the County, and Door County should consider incorporating the Strategic Master Plan and its recommendations into this Plan after its completion to ensure consistency and efficiency in trail development efforts throughout the County. D. Proposed Improvements Plan Figure 9 is the proposed improvements plan for County parks and trails., including access, use, and recreational facility types. This is a list of potential/anticipated projects and approval of this Plan does not obligate the County to complete the specified projects within the specified timeframe (or at all). Funding shall follow the County Policies outlined within the annual budget process. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 54 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 30 | P a g e Figure 9: Proposed Improvements Plan Project Name 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Funds Ahnapee State Trail (trailhead) Trail resurfacing (if needed) $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 Private/Grant/County Culvert Clean Out $7,500 Private/Grant/County Culvert Replacement $29,519 Private/Grant/County Trail Maintenance brushing and mowing $3500 Private/Grant/County Trailhead lot improvement/signage $5000 Private/Grant/County Baileys Harbor Ridges Stripe Parking lot $5,000 $5,000 Private/Grant/County Cave Point Restripe parking lot $5,000 County Park pass collection system $35,000 County Cana Island Lighthouse Whitewash tower $125,000 Private/Grant/County Canal Park Rebuild timber steps and benches/Signage $2,500 Private/Grant/County Repair Benches $2,500 Private/Grant/County Replace historic signage $4,000 Private/Grant/County Door Bluff Headlands Resurfacing road $20,000 Private/Grant/County Ellison Bluff Trail development in authorized northeastern area $50,000 Private/Grant/County Forestville Dam Install boat launch lighting(electrical) $10,000 County Frank E. Murphy Mobi-Mats and dispenser (accessibility) $26,000 Private/Grant/County Volleyball court repair and replacement $21,000 Private/Grant/County Seal parking lot and restripe $10,000 County Beach to Beach trail interpretive signage $15,000 Private/Grant/County Cave historical study $50,000 Private/Grant/County Cave Interpretive structure $250,000 Private/Grant/County George K. Pinney Break wall inspection/survey $7,500 Grant/County Anticipated repairs to the break wall $20,000 Grant/County John Miles Acquire additional property $450,000 Private/Grant/County Replace Pit Row fencing $10,000 $10,000 Private/County Lily Bay Replace existing dock structure(accessibility) $80,000 Grant/County Meridian Replace Kiosk $4,500 County Plum Bottom BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 55 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 31 | P a g e E. Funding Programs Funding for recreational development can come from a number of sources, both public and private. Most funding for this type of development comes from local funding sources. Local Funding Sources Local funding comes from a number of sources including the Special Revenue Accounts, allocations from the local tax base, and donations and grants from individuals and organizations, including but not limited to the following organizations: • Friends of the Door County Park System, Inc. • Door County Community Foundation, Inc. • Destination Door County • Raibrook Foundation, Inc. • Door County Trails, Inc. Non-Local Funding Sources Non-local funding can come from a number of sources in the form of a loans, grants, and loan guarantees. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) are primary sources of non-local funding and provide competitive funding opportunities relating to outdoor recreation. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Programs County Conservation Aids. The County Conservation Aids provide funds to counties to carry out fish or wildlife management projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitat or fishing and hunting opportunities. Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration. The Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration provides funding for sport fish restoration and access, including the construction of boat landings and fishing piers. Recreational Boating Facilities Program (RBF). The Recreational Boating Facilities program is a quarterly grant program which provides funds to local units of government and qualified lake associations for the construction of capital improvements to provide safe recreational boating facilities, such as boat ramps, launches, parking lots, restrooms and other boating-related improvements. The RBF program also provides financial assistance for feasibility studies related to the development of safe recreational boating facilities, purchase of aquatic weed harvesting equipment, purchase of navigation aids, dredging of channels of waterways, and chemical treatment of Eurasian water milfoil. The Wisconsin Waterways Commission approves projects to receive RBF funding on a quarterly basis. Replace pavilion $15,000 Private/County Robert M. Carmody Wave attenuator resurfacing and repair $35,000 Private/County Restripe parking lot $5,000 County Sugar Creek Design and build Playground $48,000 Grant/private Tornado Memorial Vault toilet replacement $130,000 County BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 56 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 32 | P a g e Recreational Trails Program. The Recreation Trails Program provides funds for motorized and non-motorized recreation trail rehabilitation, trail maintenance, trail development, and trail acquisition. This is a federal program administered by the WDNR. Snowmobile Trail Aids. Snowmobile Trail Aids provide funds to maintain trail systems that provide passage through a county and connections with adjacent counties. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 57 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 33 | P a g e Stewardship Local Assistance - Acquisition and Development of Local Parks. Stewardship Local Assistance - Acquisition and Development of Local Parks provides funding to acquire land, rights in land, and develop public outdoor recreation areas for nature-based outdoor recreation purposes. Projects focus on providing access for the greatest number of potential users, and providing the greatest opportunities for nature-based outdoor recreation. Stewardship Local Assistance - Acquisition of Development Rights. Stewardship Local Assistance - Acquisition of Development Rights provides funding for the acquisition of development rights that provide or enhance nature-based outdoor recreation areas. Projects must be part of an approved Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF provides financial assistance to state agencies, counties, villages, towns, school districts, cities, and Indian tribes for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program provides up to 50 percent reimbursement grants for approved state and local projects. Competition for LWCF funds is on a statewide basis. This is a federal program administered by the WDNR. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 58 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 34 | P a g e Chapter 5: Planning Considerations When considering potential land acquisitions, donations, or improvements to existing Door County parks, it is envisioned that the Parks Division vision, mission and core values in Chapter 1 and parks goals and objectives in Chapter 2 will be used in conjunction with the following guidelines and questions. A. Guidelines for Potential Land Acquisitions Properties for potential parkland are brought to the attention of the Parks Division in a variety of ways, including unsolicited outreach by interested sellers and via ongoing conversations with various public and not-for-profit entities. The Parks Division will continue to rely upon an evolving set of creative land acquisition and financing techniques to stretch and leverage its land acquisition funding. The following are guidelines for potential land acquisitions. • Prioritize acquisitions that are a good value, that help stretch public land acquisition dollars. • Prioritize acquisitions where there is a willing seller and local political support so that the acquisition will not be delayed for years in costly, contested proceedings. • Prioritize acquisitions/donations where other organizations can contribute to the cost and/or care of new sites. Collaborate with other agencies, such as the Door County Land Trust or The Nature Conservancy, to increase conservation and recreation opportunities. • Prioritize acquisitions/donations that connect or expand, link to, add to, fill in, or buffer existing holdings, and other connections that support mission and goals. • Prioritize acquisitions/donations of sites that contain remnant native populations or unique natural resources as well as those with unique ecological, historical, archaeological, topological, cultural, or other significant features. • Prioritize acquisition of land adjacent to lake waters to increase public water access, particularly on the Lake Michigan shore between Rowleys Bay and Sturgeon Bay. • Prioritize acquisitions/donations of larger sites to take advantage of lower land costs and larger opportunity sites. o Smaller isolated sites present management and maintenance challenges and should only be considered where there is a strong case that the site would contribute to the Parks Division vision, mission and core values, and parks goals and objectives of this County Parks and Open Space Plan. o Explore acquisition of failed development projects as large-site opportunities at reduced costs. B. Questions to Consider for Potential Land Acquisitions: • Does the acquisition support the overall Parks Division vision, mission and core values, and parks goals and objectives of this County Parks and Open Space Plan? • Is the land located adjacent to or near an existing county park? If yes, is adjacent land acquisition recommended by this plan? • If adjacent or near an existing county park, how would the acquisition complement the existing county park? • Would the acquisition provide greater connectivity between existing county parks? • Is there potential to partner with another organization on the acquisition? • Does the land have sensitive natural features that need to be protected? If so, is there a conservation organization that may be a better steward? • Does the land have unique geological features (i.e., drumlins, steep slopes, varied terrain, scenic view, etc.)? BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 59 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 35 | P a g e • Does the land have historical significance? If so, would a historical organization be a better steward? • Does the land have potential to be restored back to native species with feasible expense? • Is the land located on or near the County’s recommended bicycle network? • Is the land located on a segment of a county highway that has 3 foot or greater shoulder width? • Would the land provide an interesting or convenient stop for bicyclists or other silent sports enthusiasts? • Is the land located within an area identified as an enhancement zone by the Lake Michigan State Water Trail? C. Guidelines for Potential Park Improvements • Prioritize activities that will engage new users, promote healthy lifestyles, connect people to nature, and protect sensitive natural features. • Prioritize use of limited capital funds for improvement of the parks system by evaluating conditions and needs as well as information on projected public uses or unique resources. This may require consultant support. Some new capital projects can be added in response to requests from the public and staff members via public input opportunities. Grant funding and contributions from land use and utility license agreements are also increasingly a factor in prioritizing new capital investments. • Maintain a policy that ensures adequate compensation to the County when granting exclusive use of county park facilities and/or resource lands to non-county agencies, groups or individuals, or granting easements or other permanent rights to park and resource land. • Improve user experience by providing at least basic facilities at all county parks, including: o Potable water supply for drinking, washing, and fire defense purposes. o Adequate access and designated parking areas. o ADA accessibility and inclusivity improvements such as: ▪ ADA-accessible toilets, preferably vault-type where more sophisticated systems are not practical. ▪ Features that will aid handicapped people such as specialized walkways, hard-surfaced walkways, wide doorways, grab-rails in restrooms, special seating at picnic areas and at spectator events, and special playground apparatus. • Build the County parks brand identity, including: o Provide consistency in signage, markers, and structures. o Identify park entrance(s) and boundaries. o Identify opportunities to ensure a safe and easy-to-navigate trail system within county parks. ▪ Provide baseline information on the current trail system. ▪ Recommend new policies for managing trails. ▪ Create a process for assessing requests to improve unrecognized trails. ▪ Prioritize future capital improvement projects to enhance trail systems. • Develop areas that provide the potential to accommodate a variety of activities, as opposed to single purpose activities. 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Questions to Consider for Potential Park Improvements: • Does the potential improvement support the overall Parks Division vision, mission and core values, and parks goals and objectives of this County Parks and Open Space Plan? • Is the improvement identified in this plan or another appropriate action plan? • Would the improvement enhance current uses and/or enhance current users’ experience? • Would the improvement help protect sensitive natural features? • Is there potential to partner with another organization or entity on the improvement? • Would the improvement provide a unique interactive experience that cannot be commonly found elsewhere and would attract new users? • Would the improvement enhance the educational and/or historical aspect of the park? • Is the upgrade at a park that is located along the Lake Michigan State Water Trail? • Would the upgrade fulfill a need within an enhancement zone, as identified by the Lake Michigan State Water Trail plan? • Will the improvement serve a niche interest, if so, is there an economic impact? E. Guidelines for potential relinquishment of county-owned park land: Relinquishment of county-owned park land for purposes other than preservation or recreation shall be dependent upon: • The impact on fulfillment of the overall Parks Division vision, mission and core values, and parks goals and objectives of this County Parks and Open Space Plan. • The long-term impacts on park and recreational use throughout Door County. • An equal exchange of land value is provided in return. • The dedication of revenues to additional park lands and improvements. • Actions are consistent with local and regional plans. • A determination that the land is not needed for county park and open space purposes, both at the present and in the future. • Consideration of the total costs and benefits of ownership of the land. • Protective deed restrictions placed on title of property. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 61 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 37 | P a g e Appendix A: Outline of Planning Process Highway and Facilities Committee Meeting (January 8, 2025): Parks Manager reported to the Committee that the Facilities and Parks Department will begin working on the 2026-2030 Plan in coordination with the Land Use Services Department, with anticipated adoption in May 2026. Highway and Facilities Committee Meeting (May 14, 2025): Parks Manager reported to the Committee on the plan update process/status and public input survey. Public Input Survey (July 14, 2025 – August 1, 2025): Parks Manager and County Planner developed a public input survey for the purpose of gathering public feedback to identify priorities and needs. The survey was made available to the public on July 14th and closed on August 1st. The survey was available online, and was promoted through the County’s website and two press releases. Highway and Facilities Committee Meeting (October 8, 2025): County Planner provided an update of the planning project and the planning process timeline, and provided a summary of the public input survey results. Timing and logistics of a public information meeting to present the plan to the public and gather public input was discussed. Highway and Facilities Committee Meeting (November 5, 2025): Parks Manager reviewed State guidelines for county outdoor recreation plans and explained that, after review, it was determined there was a need to adjust the plan development/adoption timeline in order to address State guidelines. Parks manager also reviewed draft goals and objectives, and a draft list of projects/improvements with the Committee. The Committee had no objections with the adjusted timeline or draft goals and objectives. Highway and Facilities Committee Meeting (January 14, 2026): Committee review of pre-final draft plan. Scheduling of the public information meeting and determining public notification procedures. Public Information Meeting (February18, 2026): Public information meeting to present draft plan to public for public review/comment. Highway and Facilities Committee Meeting (March 11, 2026): Committee review of draft plan and public comment(s) from public information meeting. Committee approval and recommendation to adopt, if no significant changes. County Board of Supervisors Meeting (March 24, 2026): Review and adoption of plan. In addition to the process and meetings described above, County Facilities and Parks Department and Land Use Services Department staff met on numerous occasions throughout the planning process to review and discuss past parks/outdoor recreation planning documents and existing park conditions to understand issues and opportunities within the County parks system. Plan goals, objectives, and future recommendations were also discussed. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 62 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 38 | P a g e Appendix B: Public Input Survey Results Question #1 – Door County Parks Usage. What activities do any members of your household like to do at the Door County Parks? Check off all that apply. If your household does not use any of the Door County Parks, skip to Question #3. “Other” Response Comments Snowmobiling Also, snowmobiling in Potawatomi Park Snowmobiling Snowmobiling Hunting Pickleball. Snowmobiling Snowmobiling Please clean up Haines Beach for the Southern Door Area! Park Activities % Total Responses Passive Activities (e.g., walking/hiking, relaxing, picnicking, playing, sketching/painting, sight-seeing, nature study, photography, etc.) 79% 216 Water-Based Activities, Non-Motorized (e.g., beach use, swimming, paddling, surfing, fishing, etc.) 62% 168 Ahnapee Trail Activities, Non-Motorized (e.g., cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain/fat biking, hiking/running, horse back riding, etc.) 44% 119 Seasonal Motorized Activities (i.e., motor boating, snowmobiling on Ahnapee) 28% 77 Playgrounds or Sport-Specific Activities (e.g., soccer, car racing at John Miles County Park, disc golf, volleyball, etc.) 33% 89 Other 11% 30 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 63 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 39 | P a g e Open the Ahnapee to atv/sxs use Snowmobiling around all of door county including ahnapee trail PICKLEBALL!!!! Hiking playgrounds Hiking on nature trails Hiking, fiends and family get togethers Boat launch Pinney Non-motorized (hiking, biking, XC ski, snowshoe) activities at parks beyond Ahnapee Trail Caving Hiking - parks than Ahnapee Trial; foraging Cana Island Hunting/Fishing meeting people; socializing Walking in park Walking my dog It sure would be nice to have something for the kids to do inside…when the weather is not so nice. Yeah, we have the YMCA but not all families and/or kids use the Y. HIKING Hiking trails. I don't use county parks that allow dogs drive thru to view the seasonal changes of the parks BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 64 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 40 | P a g e Question #2 – Door County Parks Frequency of Usage. Of the Door County Parks that your household uses, please check the frequency of usage: Frequently (6 or more times per year); Occasionally (3 - 5 times per year); Infrequently (1 - 2 times per year) Door County Parks Frequently (6+ times/year) Occasionally (3-5 times/year) Infrequently (1-2 times/year) Total Responses Weighted Average George K. Pinney 28% 31% 41% 195 1.9 Cave Point 26% 33% 40% 238 1.9 Frank E. Murphy 24% 36% 40% 195 1.8 Ahnapee State Trail 29% 23% 48% 209 1.8 John Miles 27% 23% 50% 187 1.8 Baileys Harbor Ridges 16% 31% 53% 188 1.6 Robert M. Carmody 21% 16% 63% 143 1.6 Forestville Dam 19% 19% 62% 165 1.6 Sugar Creek 17% 22% 61% 139 1.6 Door Bluff Headlands 16% 22% 63% 161 1.5 Ellison Bluff 15% 23% 62% 166 1.5 Robert LaSalle 14% 25% 61% 154 1.5 Chaudoir's Dock 14% 18% 68% 153 1.5 Lily Bay 11% 16% 73% 124 1.4 Cana Island Lighthouse 9% 16% 74% 172 1.4 Meridian 9% 10% 81% 121 1.3 Plum Bottom 5% 15% 80% 114 1.3 Tornado Memorial 7% 10% 83% 125 1.2 Lyle-Harter-Matter Sanctuary 5% 12% 83% 112 1.2 Percy Johnson Memorial 4% 8% 88% 120 1.2 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 65 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 41 | P a g e Question #3 – Door County Park Amenities. Please assign a priority-level for up to three issues/project related to amenities within the Door County Parks that you would like addressed within the next five years. “Other” Response Comments Snowmobiles trails More snowmobile trails Improve snowmobile/multi model trails Snowmobiling Develop areas where we can swim with our horses More snowmobile trail access Open Ahnapee for atv/sxs use Snowmobile access priority 1 Snowmobile trails Amenity-Related Issues/Projects 1st Priority 2nd Priority 3rd Priority Total Responses Weighted Average Develop add'l pathways/natural trails 56% 23% 21% 154 2.4 Develop/improve playgrounds 39% 37% 24% 59 2.2 Develop/improve restrooms 41% 31% 29% 133 2.1 Provide/improve drinking water 35% 25% 40% 55 1.9 Develop add'l kayak/canoe launch docks 25% 39% 36% 69 1.9 Develop add'l viewing areas and/or stairs to access water 16% 52% 32% 85 1.8 Develop dog parks/off leash areas within non-natural areas 21% 42% 38% 53 1.8 Construct/improve shelters to better accommodate year-round & seasonal use 26% 29% 45% 89 1.8 Other 39 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 66 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 42 | P a g e More snowmobile and hunting access Keep snowmobile trail funding Snowmobile trails I snowmobile to all of rig county parks in southern door county multiple times per year please add EV chargers to various parks and also solar panels on newer shelters. Snowmobile trails Add fish cleaning equipment to launch ramps Improve trails/signage at Door Bluff strengthen the role of nature develop outdoor showers or rinse off stations near beaches duck pond improvements Improve surface water quality Keeping parks rustic adds to the charm of the area Rather than developing more infrastructure, maintain current infrastructure in tiptop condition. Improve access for wheelchair users Manage/conserve native habitats- 1st priority Tennis Backboard / Rebounded for single tennis players LaSalle Park could use more play equipment. Please do not build any more playgrounds with a rubberized surface. Rubber playgrounds are notorious for their flammability. Search on the internet and you will find several dozen or so stories of lovely playgrounds, burnt to a crisp. Typical culprit is just boys being stupid. They think it is funny, but once that rubber starts burning it really burns thoroughly and wrecks the whole playground. It is easy to imagine someone playing with fireworks or sparklers on the new John Miles playground and wrecking it. Not that it is such a bad thing to have, but really one is enough. The more that are built, the more likely someone will be a pyro on one of them. Instead, use woodchips, or if you are interested in ADA compliance, spend the extra money for Engineered Wood Product and leave a rake around so the parents can rake it flat. The Southern Door Playground has a really nice wheelchair rocker that does not require a rubber playground surface. The metal ramp goes straight to the blacktop lot. Wheelchair rockers accessible from sidewalk or blacktop can be a thoughtful addition to your woodchip playgrounds instead of replacing them with a rubber playground. Some of the historical interpretive signs along the Ahnapee Trail are showing their age. Please go through them and replace or at least clean the glass for the ones that look worn or are hard to read. Improve handicap parking at Chaudoirs Dock, quite a distance uphill Properly clean up the mess that was made with the failed draw down of the Forestville Millpond Get easements for more snowmobile trails (multi-moto). Need mountain bike trails and disc golf course more benches on trails so older people can rest more frequently. It would be wonderful to have a functioning beach in southern door county to relax/swim at. Keep parks as natural as possible Clean up Sugar Creek and make the beach accessible. Clean up Haines Beach and make it usable again. Add gravel trail to Door Bluff Headlands park like the beautiful Ellison Bay park has. play grounds for children. no recommendations Quiet areas BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 67 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 43 | P a g e Question #4 – Signage, Roads, and Parking for/within Door County Parks. Please assign a priority-level for up to three issues/project related to signage, roads, and parking that you would like addressed within the next five years. “Other” Response Comments Bike racks mew snowmobile trails improve snowmobile trailer parking Snowmobile trails Don’t forget about access for snowmobiling Maintain snowmobile access Add permanent snowmobile signs Open Ahnapee for sxs use Keep snowmobile trails open to door county parks Add EV Chargers!!! Cave Point County Park feels destroyed from its overuse, the woods around it chopped down for increasing paved parking lots. Please help our beautiful parks from being "loved to death". less is more!!! trail signage along routes All of these topics are already good. Signage/Road/Parking-Related Issues/Projects 1st Priority 2nd Priority 3rd Priority Total Responses Weighted Average Develop/improve trailer parking 44% 38% 18% 55 2.3 Improve internal park roads 42% 32% 27% 120 2.2 Develop internal directional signage within Parks 40% 29% 32% 101 2.1 Develop/improve automobile parking 31% 39% 30% 106 2.0 Improve park entryways (signage & landscaping) 31% 39% 30% 114 2.0 Develop external directional signage to Parks 28% 28% 44% 82 1.8 Other 31 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 68 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 44 | P a g e I think signage is adequate Build/improve bicycle lanes and trails The parks are very good, as is. Keep as natural as possible Try to keep as much native /natural landscaping as possible while doing road improvements. Improve access for wheelchair users All the above are currently sufficient for my needs and use 1 priority: Widen roads for possible trail accessibility (walk/bike paths) Good fences make good neighbors. Part of the problem is signage. It is hard to tell where the border is sometimes if you are in the woods. Landowner KEEP OFF NO TRESPASSING signs give a bad feeling. What would give me joy to see are creative, original looking park boundary signs to be fabricated by high school shop classes and installed facing the park side of your property boundaries. The barn quilt program is an ingenious anti-vandalism program. Because the quilts are made by youth, other youth ought to respect them, the way they might not respect something that was made by adults. The quilts act as a deterrent so that they don't tag up or torch barns that have the barn quilts on them. Shhhh! If they knew it was an anti-vandalism campaign, that might lose respect. The repeated bathroom vandalism could perhaps have been prevented, if original artwork or creative signage made by shop classes on the building. I feel you could ask for youth-made signage for both property borders, bathroom buildings, and maybe elsewhere. This could take years, but it could reduce vandalism and help people avoid trespassing without feeling unwelcome to the area. Stop the ice fishing guides from taking up the whole parking lots Hard surface hike/bike paths Keep costs down for taxpayers wider roads to accommodate bikes Focus on southern door county Keep as natural as possible Lasalle could use improvement for lower park on hwy U BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 69 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 45 | P a g e Question #5 – Environmental Preservation & Quality within Door County Parks. Please assign a priority-level for up to three issues/projects related to environmental preservation and quality within Door County Parks that you would like addressed within the next five years. “Other” Response Comments Please clean up Haines Beach to have a functional park Open Ahnapee for atv/sxs use yes to all I don’t see a spot for this, but implement a 1000 dollar fine for jumping at Cave Point. Baileys Harbor Ridges Beach improvements were a fiasco a few years ago. The sand replacement for filtering water was vile. If anything, the mucky standing water on the beach side of the, 'dune' that was created was deplorable. Top priority for me would be to reduce impact on trees along Cave Point bluff edge trail. Currently tremendous impact on root system of trees. Many of those trees will be dying off in the next ten years because of this impact. Plant native species - 4th priority It is nice to have trees that both birds and children can eat from. You could plant some more of them in places where people like to go. The Door County Maritime Museum maritime museum parking lot has a lot of juneberry trees. You could do that too. I like the electric beach signs and hope they are all eventually installed Environmental Preservation/Quality- Related Issues/Projects 1st Priority 2nd Priority 3rd Priority Total Responses Weighted Average Improve quality of beaches 57% 26% 17% 149 2.4 Manage invasive species 51% 28% 22% 170 2.3 Reduce shoreline erosion 19% 51% 30% 132 1.9 Improve stormwater runoff 23% 41% 37% 79 1.9 Plant native species 24% 32% 44% 117 1.8 Improve signage for sensitive areas 18% 26% 56% 68 1.6 Other 13 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 70 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 46 | P a g e so they are flush with the ground around them. No stubbing your toe on a corner. In winter, for traction, sand is dirtier looking but better for the environment when there are roadways and parking lots near the water. southern door county My three all tie for first! All important! Improve prairie planting Dark night sky reforestation should always be a practice BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 71 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 47 | P a g e Question #6 – Planning for Trails for Walking, Biking, and Other Non-Motorized Uses. How important do you think it is for the different trail-planning groups (i.e., Door County Parks, DNR, municipalities, non-profits, etc.) to work together on the following activities when planning for trails in Door County? “Other” Response Comments Snowmobile trails Snowmobiling Add more snowmobile trails The county is missing out on hundred of thousands of dollars in lost revenue with a closed ahanapee trail for sxs/atv useage Snowmobile trails!! More snowmobile funding for trails and bridges Keep trails throughout door county connected go snowmobiles Grants for Solar Panels and EV chargers. What is it that we wish to be our legacy. Native Americans looked out seven generations promote preservation and keeping parks clean Fine electric bike users Trail Planning Activities Not Important Somewhat Important Neutral Important Very Important Total Responses Weighted Average Increase funding opportunities (i.e., grants, donations, etc.) 6% 7% 15% 34% 38% 256 2.9 Close gaps & increase trail connectivity throughout County 8% 11% 15% 30% 36% 261 2.8 Connect County parks with other parks, trails, & historical/cultural sites 9% 12% 15% 23% 40% 261 2.7 Groom trails for Winter activities (e.g., biking, skiing, snowshoeing, etc.) 16% 21% 26% 28% 8% 255 1.9 Other 19 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 72 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 48 | P a g e Lighting should be installed on as many trails as possible. It's a danger to pedestrians to have trail uaers without lights. The amount of bicycles that are parked at bars give you an idea how many bicyclists ride their bikes after drinking. Over use of sensitive areas is ruining the simplicity of Door County that makes it so special. Hiking isn't pleasant sharing trails with fat tire bikes. Cross Country skiing is iffy, at best, due to highly variable snow falls. Spending money on trails is a waste of cash, and. I speak as someone whose family enjoys XX skiing since the 70's.. Make trails safe: separate from car traffic! For more children’s play areas Please communicate with the Door County Land Trust to see if they would accept your rules for their parks, and get an ordinance passed so that the rules on their parks can be enforced directly by the Sheriffs office. Rather than just not enforcing things on their parks, or if it must be enforced, trespassing them from it. ensure geolocation information is available on the trails in the event of emergencies or displacement so people can be find and wayfind Muti-Moto trails! Add gravel trail to Door Bluff Headlands park like the beautiful Ellison Bay park has. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 73 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 49 | P a g e Question #7 – Door County Parks Annual Entrance Fee. Do you support the implementation of an annual entrance fee to the Door County Parks and, if so, what price range per vehicle do you consider reasonable? “Other” Response Comments 25$ Fee for non year round residents Minimum for residents more for non I support a fee for non residents For non residents only As long as these funds go towards the park improvements Our Property & Count .5% Tax Dollars already support our county parks. Maybe non-year round residents & tourists visiting should pay a fee for the use of our parks. Support if County Residents have a reduced or no fee As a local year round resident I pay enough in taxes! Not for county rrsidents By keeping fees at a lower cost will sell more passes Only if residents have the option for a reduced rate annual fee They should be accessible by all. If a fee must happen though, we would pay annually. to maintain or improve the wellbeing of nature Cost of Annual Entrance Fee % Total Responses $5 - 10 19% 49 $11 - 15 7% 18 $16 - 20 9% 25 $21 - 25 6% 15 $26 - 30 6% 17 Do not support a fee 53% 140 Other 48 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 74 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 50 | P a g e I already pay for access through my taxes. However, I would support charging out of state people to use the parks if you could figure out a manageable way to do it. sliding scale and or waivers for those within poverty guidelines as this is often the only way many can "vacation" without having any budget for it. I would support a fee for non residents (anyone who is not a full time resident of the county), would not support a fee for full time year around residents of the county This needs to remain free for families with limited funds Already paying taxes No fee for WI resident; $35 fee for nonresident Fee for non door county year around residents. Year around free Fees for out of state visitors only If proof of residence then no fee. Let all the tourists pay Not for county residents There should also be a substantial Door County Resident discount Door County is becoming expensive for average families. There should be some areas free of charge. Tax the tourists with a .025% June July August tax. Would not be able to enforce it. Might be hard to enforce but a fee would help raise funds and also limit the amount of users at specific places from being overran (i.e. Cave Point) Non-resident fee This is why we pay taxes. Not so we can be nickel and dimed everywhere we go. Some years I don't buy a state parks pass. Not for Door County property owners who pay with property tax. Yes for non-property owners. And 15 for residents have a reduced rate for locals/full time residents Please no window stickers. Use a hang tag on rearview mirror like National Parks and Recreation areas do. If you do have a fee, make it a year round sticker. As long as this increases funding and not replace general tax dollars already supporting parks. one fee that covers all Have a residential price and out of county price and have an annual, day, week pass for both; similar to the fishing license. if fee is implemented, is it possible to have a rate for residents and higher rate for non-residents? Supportive of entrance fees, but would like to see some kind of assistance program for low-income families to access parks for free/cheaper Please do not do this. Not everyone here can afford it and it excludes families who utilize year round. This is exclusionary and wrong. Annual pass, not per visit. How about an out of state plate fee-we already can’t afford homes-now you want to charge a fee to use our own public parks. I believe this could be different for family vs. single person, also allow for veteran/senior discount; would this apply for soccer families? Before we were residents (13+ yrs ago) we ALWAYS bought the yearly park access tickets. Would like to see the daily access a dollar less expensive. I do not support a fee for locals. But we have a lot of usage from those outside of Door County that we support with our taxes. If you want to implement a fee for those living outside the area, I would support that. Kind of like how state parks, hunting, fishing, if you are outside of the state, you always pay more. Offer up opportunities to donate while enjoying the park. tax payers should not be charged to us a county park BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 75 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 51 | P a g e Question #8 – Age of Survey Respondent. In which age category do you fall? Age % Total Responses Under 18 0% 0 18-24 1% 2 25-34 11% 30 35-44 14% 38 45-54 18% 49 55-64 28% 76 65+ 29% 80 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 76 of 106 DRAFT Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 52 | P a g e Question #9 – Residency or Lodging Location Preference of Survey Respondent. If you reside in Door County year-round, which municipality is your residence located? If you do not reside in Door County year-round, where do most members of your household prefer to rent/camp/lodge in Door County? Municipality % Total Responses C of Sturgeon Bay 35% 95 V of Egg Harbor 3% 8 V of Ephraim 1% 2 V of Forestville 1% 2 V of Sister Bay 2% 6 T of Baileys Harbor 3% 7 T of Brussels 4% 11 T of Clay Banks 2% 5 T of Egg Harbor 5% 14 T of Forestville 4% 11 T of Gardner 5% 14 T of Gibraltar 3% 7 T of Jacksonport 2% 5 T of Liberty Grove 6% 17 T of Nasewaupee 7% 18 T of Sevastopol 9% 24 T of Sturgeon Bay 7% 18 T of Union 2% 6 T of Washington 0% 0 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 77 of 106 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-17 Page 78 of 106 Resolution No. 2026-18 Page 1 of 2 § 65.90(5), WIS. STATS. TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR § 980.08, WIS. STATS. RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS FOR SEXUALLY VIOLENT PERSONS ON SUPERVISED RELEASE TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 65.90(5)(ar) Wisconsin Statutes and Rules of Order 1 #19 the amounts of the various appropriations and the purposes for such appropriations stated 2 in a budget may not be changed unless authorized by a vot e of two -thirds of the entire 3 membership of the County Board of Supervisors; and 4 5 WHEREAS, in 2021, to comply with legal mandates, the County constructed two double -6 occupancy residences for the purpose of providing appropriate housing for individuals subject to 7 supervised release under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats.; and 8 9 WHEREAS, at that same time, the County also installed two concrete pads, with utilities 10 roughed in, to allow for potential future construction of additional residences if needed; and 11 12 WHEREAS, on September 19, 2025, the court ordered the County to identify an appropriate 13 residential option for community placement for an individual subject to supervised release under 14 Chapter 980, Wis. Stats. (“§980 releasee”); and 15 16 WHEREAS, due to a disability of the §980 releasee, the existing residences are not an 17 appropriate residential option for the §980 releasee; and 18 19 WHEREAS, to fulfill the County’s obligation to locate appropriate housing for the §980 20 releasee, the County requested bids for the constru ction of a third residence that includes the 21 required ADA accommodations (the “Project”); and 22 23 WHEREAS, the Project was competitively bid, and a single responsive bid was submitted by 24 Perret Homes, consisting of a base bid of $136,000, an alternate bid of $12,000 for a wood 25 accessibility ramp, and an alternate bid of $7,100 for upgraded skirting materials; and 26 27 WHEREAS, at its March 11, 2026 meeting, the Highway & Facilities Committee: (a) accepted 28 and reviewed the bid, (b) determined Perr et Homes is the lowest responsible bidder, and (c) 29 recommended awarding the Project to Perret Homes, including both alternate bids, conditioned 30 on State and Court approval of the residence; and 31 32 WHEREAS, the Highway & Facilities Committee further recommen ds adding $7,000 to the 33 budget for plumbing/electrical connections, contingency, and any conditions placed by the City 34 of Sturgeon Bay Aesthetic Design Review Board, for a total amount not to exceed $162,100; and 35 36 WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommen ds transferring an amount not to exceed 37 $162,100 from the 980 Housing Reserve account (100.32195) in the amount of $67,000 and from 38 the General Contingency Expense account (100.06.1161.59103) in the amount of $95, 100 to 39 Capital Outlay Bldg. 980 Housing (401.51.7190.69901.0037A) to provide the funds necessary to 40 complete the Project. 41 Page 79 of 106 Resolution No. 2026-18 Page 2 of 2 § 65.90(5), WIS. STATS. TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR § 980.08, WIS. STATS. RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS FOR SEXUALLY VIOLENT PERSONS ON SUPERVISED RELEASE ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Two-Thirds of Members Elect Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is a decrease of $67,000 to the 980 Reserve which leaves a balance of $50,804.24 and a decrease of $95,100 from contingency expense which leaves a balance of $403,237.68. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau , Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March, 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Door County 1 Board of Supervisors, conditioned on State and Court approval of 2 residence, hereby (a) approves awarding the Project to Perret 3 Homes, including both alternate bids, (b) authorizes the Project to 4 proceed to completion, and (c) authoriz es the transfer of an amount 5 not to exceed $162,100 from the 980 Housing Reserve account 6 (100.32195) in the amount of $67,000 and from the General 7 Contingency Expense account (100.06.1161.59103) in the amount of 8 $95,100 to Capital Outlay Bldg. 980 Housing 9 (401.51.7190.69901.0037A) to fund the Project. 10 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Project will be 12 administered by the Facilities & Parks Director, subject to the general 13 oversight of the Highway & Facilities Committee. 14 15 16 SUBMITTED BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeff Miller, Chairperson Joel Gunnlaugsson David Englebert Dale Vogel Ken Fisher Hugh Zettel Morgan Rusnak Page 80 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this resolution. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March , 20 26 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-19 ADOPTION OF EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: 1 WHEREAS, Various County staff and officials were charged 2 with the task of creating an building notification system; and 3 WHEREAS, Emergency Management has reviewed and 4 updated the Employee Emergency Action Plan to include 5 provisions for a building notification system; and 6 WHEREAS, The Employee Emergency Action Plan has been 7 vetted by County staff and officials, local law enforcement and 8 emergency services, and reviewed by the Administrative 9 Committee; and 10 WHEREAS, The Employee Emergency Action Plan is deemed 11 to be in final draft form, and ready for review and adoption by the 12 County Board. 13 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Door County 14 Board of Supervisors, that the Employee Emergency Action Plan 15 (incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in full) is hereby 16 adopted as presented. 17 18 19 20 21 22 SUBMITTED BY: ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE David Englebert, Chair David Enigl Todd Thayse Bob Bultman Nancy Robillard Walter Kalms Elizabeth Gauger Page 81 of 106 2/24/2025 version Emergency: 9-1-1 Dispatch Non Emergency: 746-2416 Door County Employee Emergency Action Plan 2026 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 82 of 106 P a g e | 2 ONE PHONE NUMBER FOR ALL EMERGENCIES – DIAL 9-1-1 Sign up for Door County Ready BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 83 of 106 P a g e | 3 ONE PHONE NUMBER FOR ALL EMERGENCIES – DIAL 9-1-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 4 BUILDING NOTIFICATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 FIRE/SMOKE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 GAS LEAK/EXPLOSION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 TORNADO……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 ACTIVE SHOOTER………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 HAZMAT SPILL/RELEASE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 MEDICAL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 BOMB THREAT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE/MAIL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14 HOSTILE SITUATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15 CYBER ATTACK…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 APPENDIX A – TRAINING LOG ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 17 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 84 of 106 P a g e | 4 ONE PHONE NUMBER FOR ALL EMERGENCIES – DIAL 9-1-1 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE Door County believes its most important asset is you, its employee. We have developed plans to address dangers that could threaten your well-being. Your timely response to such circumstances is essential to the plan's success. Preparation for emergencies is the key. Take some time to: ➢ Read the quick reference information and procedures outlined in this booklet. Become familiar with the evacuation routes, and AED/fire alarms/extinguishers for your floor. Familiarize yourself with shelter areas within the building. ➢ These instructions are general and basic. They are only guidelines around which each department should develop specific instructions. It is very important that all department personnel are familiar with these emergency/disaster situations before they occur! ➢ Common sense should dictate reaction to emergency situations. All situations cannot be neatly defined into hard and fast guidelines. Individual judgment must be exercised in each situation. Continuing and meaningful efforts to prevent incidents that lead to emergency situations should be of greatest concern. Above all, stay calm and use good judgment in the event of an emergency. Follow established procedures as applicable and the instructions of your supervisor to ensure the best outcome. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE - Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.38 - WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS 332) - Chapter 323 of the Wisconsin Statutes APPLICATION This plan applies to all employees, board members, and visitors and encompasses all buildings and grounds owned and operated by Door County. Exception: the Corrections Department has its own procedures and plans as required by the State of Wisconsin. EMPLOYEE TRAINING All employee training will be documented by using Appendix A. Managers or respective Department Heads shall conduct and document the training of their department’s personnel. For any questions or suggestions that may arise, contact Door County Emergency Management. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 85 of 106 P a g e | 5 ONE PHONE NUMBER FOR ALL EMERGENCIES – DIAL 9-1-1 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES All Employees In case of an emergency, all employees shall follow the procedures found in this Employee Emergency Action Plan as applicable. Your personal safety is of utmost concern. All employees are responsible for taking precautions to ensure their personal safety. Department Heads and Supervisors - Understand and disseminate emergency procedures and information as outlined in this program to employees. Each supervisor is responsible for maintaining and further specific details of their department’s emergency plans and conducting any training of their personnel. - Emergency Situations o Inform employees and clients under their direction of the emergency condition. o Take appropriate action. This may include ceasing operations and initiating proper emergency response. - Arrange informational meetings, as necessary, with public safety, and Administration to review plans and answer questions. - Assure any deficiencies reported from regular inspections by fire department personnel are corrected. Public Safety Agencies - Serve as the reference point for changes, suggestions, and recommendations in the employee emergency action plan. - Revise this plan as significant changes occur review contents and make suggestions for changes on a periodic basis. - Provide technical and safety assistance to reduce hazards prior to and during emergency or disastrous conditions. Facilities & Parks Department (where applicable) - To organize and coordinate the following during an emergency: o Assure that damaged utility services are repaired, secured, or shut off. o Maintain fire alarm systems and fire suppression equipment. o Conduct damage assessments and emergency repairs, as needed. o Provide equipment and supplies to emergency personnel, if needed. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 86 of 106 P a g e | 6 ONE PHONE NUMBER FOR ALL EMERGENCIES – DIAL 9-1-1 BUILDING NOTIFICATION In the event of an incident Dispatch will come over the loud speakers and give information on actions for staff to take. These actions include Hold, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. HOLD • Clear hallways (public enters office or exits building) • Close hallway doors • Continue business as usual • Announced via PA system • Medical emergency, law enforcement response LOCKDOWN • All fobbed doors lock automatically • Follow Run/Hide/Fight procedures • Lock/barricade keyed doors • Turn off lights, hide out of sight, maintain silence • Account for staff and public • Announced via PA system • Immediate life threat inside building (e.g., active shooter) EVACUATE • Gather staff/public, move to rally point • Take essentials only (phone/jacket) • Announced via PA system • Fire, hazardous materials incident SHELTER • Gather staff/public, move to designated shelter area • Take essentials only (phone) • Announced via PA system • Severe weather (e.g., tornado) Listen to PA announcements for instructions and updates. See something, Say something BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 87 of 106 P a g e | 7 2/24/2025 version FIRE/SMOKE If smoke or flames are visible (RACE) 1. Rescue anyone in immediate danger. 2. Alarm  Pull the nearest fire alarm (Appendix B)  Call 9-1-1 • Provide address with room and floor number • Provide details of what you observe • Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect 3. Close  Close, but do not lock all doors to confine smoke/fire to the immediate room  Never enter a smoke filled room 4. Extinguish/Evacuate  Extinguish ONLY if the fire is small and are properly trained to use a fire extinguisher  Evacuate • DO NOT USE ELEVATORS • Assist anyone with access or functional needs • Locate and use the nearest exit (Appendix B) • If you encounter smoke, drop to your knees and crawl to exit • Breathe through your nose and use a shirt or towel to breathe through if possible • Go to your department-designated meeting point • Report to your supervisor for a head count • Remain outside until the fire department states it is safe to re-enter  IF UNABLE TO EVACUATE • Close doors and windows in your area • If able, seal door with cloth material to prevent smoke from entering • Call 9-1-1 and attempt to signal outside for help PULL THE PIN. AIM NOZZLE AT BASE OF FIRE. SQUEEZE THE HANDLE SWEEP NOZZLE FROM SIDE TO SIDE BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 88 of 106 P a g e | 8 2/24/2025 version GAS LEAK/EXPLOSION If you smell gas (“rotten egg smell”) or suspect a gas leak 1. Cease all operations 2. DO NOT SWITCH ON/OFF ANY LIGHTS OR USE ELECTRICAL EQUIPEMENT ABLE TO PRODUCE STATIC ELECTRICITY, SPARKS, OR OPEN FLAMES 3. Call 9-1-1  Provide the address  Provide where the odor is coming from  Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect 4. Dispatch will go over the loud speakers and let everyone know to evacuate the building. 5. Pull the nearest fire alarm 6. Evacuate  DO NOT USE ELEVATORS  Assist anyone with access or functional needs  Locate and use the nearest exit (Appendix B)  Go to your department-designated meeting point  Report to your supervisor for a head count  Remain outside until the fire department states it is safe to re-enter In the event of an explosion at your facility 1. Immediately take cover under tables, desks or other objects that will give protection against falling glass and debris. 2. Call 9-1-1  Provide the address  Provide details of what you observe  Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect 3. Evacuate  DO NOT USE ELEVATORS  Assist anyone with access or functional needs  Locate and use nearest exit (Appendix B)  Go to your department designated meeting point  Report to your supervisor for a head count  Remain outside until the fire department states it is safe to re-enter BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 89 of 106 P a g e | 9 2/24/2025 version TORNADO If there is a tornado watch (conditions are favorable for a tornado) 1. Monitor the weather conditions 2. Identify the location of the nearest tornado shelter 3. Evaluate if your department should reschedule any meetings or planned events If there is a tornado warning (a tornado has been spotted on the ground or indicated on radar) 1. Dispatch will go over the loud speaker and let employees know that the area is in a Tornado Warning. 2. Immediately move to the designated tornado shelter area (Appendix C) 3. Stay away from windows or exterior doors whenever possible 4. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS 5. DO NOT LEAVE BUILDING 6. Assist anyone with access or functional needs 7. Protect your head and face with your arms and crouch down facing a wall 8. Remain in the shelter area until an all-clear has been issued 9. If there is no building damage found  Return to workstations 10. If there is building damage  Evacuate to your department-designated meeting point • DO NOT USE ELEVATORS  Call 9-1-1 • Provide the address • Provide what is damaged • Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect  Remain outside until the fire department states it is safe to re-enter BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 90 of 106 P a g e | 10 2/24/2025 version ACTIVE SHOOTER In the event of an active shooter. Dispatch will lock all fobbed door in the building and your badge will not allow you access in a fobbed area. Dispatch will go over the loud speaker and state that the building is in lockdown due to an active shooter. If there is an active shooter in the building, assess the situation and react accordingly 1. RUN  Press your panic alarm button if your workspace has one  Call 9-1-1 • Provide the address • Provide details about what you observe • Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect  Locate and use the nearest exit  DO NOT USE ELEVATORS  Assist anyone with access or functional needs  Keep hands visible at all times  Go to your department-designated meeting point  Report to your supervisor for a head count  Remain there until further instruction is given by public safety 2. HIDE  Barricade yourself in a locked room  Remain out of sight • Hide behind large objects if available  Turn off lights, radios, televisions  Silence your phone  Maintain silence  Do not open the door 3. FIGHT (Only if your life is in imminent danger)  Act as aggressively as possible against the threat  Use whatever means necessary to neutralize the threat  Work as a group if possible  RUN as soon as you are able BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 91 of 106 P a g e | 11 2/24/2025 version HAZMAT SPILL/RELEASE If there is a hazardous substance release likely to impact the facility 1. An alert will be issued through the phone and over head system notifying staff of the event. 2. You will be directed by public safety to either shelter in place or evacuate  Evacuation sheltering locations will be dependent upon the nature of the release  County Administration will work with public safety to determine the appropriate length of time for the evacuation 3. Maintenance personnel will, if possible, shut down all HVAC equipment at the facility 4. Building will be locked down to prevent re-entry 5. Re-entry will be determined by public safety when it is safe to do so If there is an internal unknown hazardous substance release 1. DO NOT TRY TO CLEAN UP A CHEMICAL SPILL FOR WHICH YOU HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED 2. Call 9-1-1  Provide the address  Provide details of what you observe  Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect 3. Pull the nearest fire alarm (Appendix B) 4. Evacuate  DO NOT USE ELEVATORS  Close doors around the area if possible  Locate and use nearest exit (Appendix B)  Assist anyone with access or functional needs  Go to your department designated meeting point  Report to your supervisor for a head count 5. Await further instruction from public safety officials BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 92 of 106 P a g e | 12 2/24/2025 version MEDICAL In the event of a medical emergency Dispatch will go over the loud speaker and put the building on hold. Employees should continue to work and avoid going out in the hallway until the hold is lifted by dispatch. This will allow emergency personnel the space to work. If you become aware of a seriously ill or injured person on county property Examples include but are not limited to: • Severe Bleeding • Altered Level of Consciousness (semi-conscious/unconscious) • Difficulty Breathing/No Breathing • Severe Trauma • Chest Pain • Obvious Fracture • Sudden Weakness/Dizziness/Signs of Stroke AED LOCATIONS IN APPENDIX B (automated external defibrillator) NARCAN is available at AED locations (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray is an opioid antagonist indicated for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, as manifested by respiratory and/or central nervous system depression. NARCAN® Nasal Spray is intended for immediate administration as emergency therapy in settings where opioids may be present. NARCAN® Nasal Spray is not a substitute for emergency medical care. 1. Call 9-1-1  Provide the address including office and floor number  Condition of the ill/injured person • Name • Description of symptoms • Allergies • Medications • Major medical history  Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect 2. Keep the victim still and as comfortable as possible. DO NOT MOVE THEM 3. Protect yourself from blood/bodily fluid exposure 4. DO NOT render first aid unless you are trained to do so 5. If the situation dictates the need for an AED  ONLY USE IF TRAINED OR DIRECTED BY 9-1-1  Locations of AED can be found in Appendix B 6. Remain with the victim until public safety arrives 7. If possible, have another person standby outside to direct emergency personnel to your location 8. If the victim is a Door County employee, attempt to reach out to their supervisor BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 93 of 106 P a g e | 13 2/24/2025 version BOMB THREAT If you observe a suspicious object or potential bomb on county property 1. DO NOT HANDLE THE OBJECT 2. DO NOT DISTURB THE ENVIRONMENT  Leave lights on if on or off if off  Do not use a cell phone or radio within the eyesight of the object 3. Call 9-1-1  Provide the address  Provide details of what you observe  Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect 4. Pull the nearest fire alarm (Appendix B) 5. Evacuate  Locate and use the nearest exit (Appendix B)  Assist anyone with access or functional needs  Go to your department-designated meeting point  Report to your supervisor for a head count If you receive a bomb threat via telephone 1. STAY CALM 2. Get the attention of someone nearby to call 9-1-1  Provide the address  Provide the details available  Stay on the line until the dispatcher say to disconnect 3. Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Do not interrupt them 4. Obtain the following information from the caller if possible: Time of Call: Caller Voice: Male / Female Background Noise: Accent: Time of Detonation: Bomb Location Bomb Type: Method of Detonation: Exact Words of Caller: 5. Evacuate  ONLY if the threat of detonation is imminent or instructed to by public safety  DO NOT USE ELEVATORS  Locate and use nearest exit (Appendix B)  Assist anyone with access or functional needs  Go to your department designated meeting point  Report to your supervisor for a head count BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 94 of 106 P a g e | 14 2/24/2025 version SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE/MAIL If you receive a package or letter that seems suspicious Examples include but are not limited to: • A lack of OR excessive postage • No return address • Unusual weight (given its size), lopsided or oddly shaped • Marked “Personal”, “Confidential”, or “Open by Addressee Only” • Has protruding wires, an odor, or stains • Appears to have any powdery substances in or on them • Excessive packaging material on the exterior • Has misspelled words or poorly written or typed 1. If the package is suspected to be a bomb  SEE BOMB THREAT SECTION 2. STOP touching the mail or package 3. Isolate the room by closing off the room it is in and have everyone in the room evacuate 4. Advise anyone who handled that package to wash their hands with soap and water 5. Keep others out of the room 6. DO NOT allow anyone in contact with the package/mail to leave the building 7. Call 9-1-1  Provide the address  Provide a description of the situation  Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect 8. Wait for law enforcement to arrive and comply with the investigation BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 95 of 106 P a g e | 15 2/24/2025 version HOSTILE SITUATION If there is a disturbance or uncontrollable behavior 1. STAY CALM 2. Do not escalate the situation  De-escalation steps i. Actively listen ii. Acknowledge the problem iii. Use “I” statements  Be pleasant, considerate, and understanding 3. If a physical threat is imminent, remove yourself immediately and get to a secure area behind locked doors 4. Call 9-1-1 or push a panic button  Provide the address  Provide a description of the situation  Stay on the line until the dispatcher says to disconnect 5. Dispatch will put the building on a hold until the incident is resolved. 6. Assist law enforcement with their investigation when they arrive BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 96 of 106 P a g e | 16 2/24/2025 version CYBER ATTACK If you become a victim of a cyber attack 1. Disconnect your computer by pulling the power and internet cords out 2. Contact IS Department at X2498 to brief them 3. Follow the instructions given BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 97 of 106 P a g e | 17 2/24/2025 version APPENDIX A – TRAINING LOG DATE OF TRAINING ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 98 of 106 P a g e | 18 ONE PHONE NUMBER FOR ALL EMERGENCIES – DIAL 9-1-1 Building maps can be found on the Public drive under the Emergency Management folder, in the subfolder labeled EEAP Building Maps. They can also be found by CLICKING HERE. BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-19 Page 99 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed rates for 2027 represent an increase of $17,945 total over the 2026 budget, with an additional total increase of $4,752 for 2028, an additional total increase of $3,966 for 2029, and an additional total increase of $4,050 for 2030. The rates adopted in this resolution would become part of the annual budget process for those years. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March , 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-20 SALARIES OF ELECTIVE OFFICIALS Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, § 59.22 Wis. Stats. requires that compensation for certain elective 1 county officials be established by the County Board of Supervisors before the earliest 2 time for filing nomination papers for such elective office. 3 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of 5 Supervisors does hereby establish the total annual compensation for the enumerated 6 elective officials, effective the first day of a term of office that begins after the date this 7 resolution is adopted, as follows: 8 9 Elective 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10 Official Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate 11 12 Sheriff $110,379 $119,766.00 $122,761.00 $125,830.00 $128,975.00 13 14 Clerk of Circuit Court $ 79,301 $ 87,859.00 $ 89,616.00 $ 90,513.00 $ 91,418.00 15 16 17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That each elective official is entitled to participate 18 in the Wisconsin Retirement System ("WRS") if and as authorized by law. Each 19 elective official is required to pay their share of the total WRS required contribution. 20 Door County will pay only its share of the total required WRS contribution. It i s 21 expressly recognized that these shares may change, when the required WRS rate is 22 adjusted, as authorized by law. These contributions will be pre-tax. 23 24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That each elective official is conditionally eligible 25 for, and may elect to receive , health insurance through Door County’s Group Health 26 Insurance Plan. This eligibility for health insurance coverage is expressly subject to 27 the same terms and conditions (e.g., premium contribution, deductibles, co -pays, 28 etc.) as full-time non-represented employees of Door County. 29 30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That each elective official is eligible for, and may 31 elect to participate in, the fringe benefit package provided to full-time non-represented 32 employees of Door County . Such eligibility and participation is subject to the same 33 terms and conditions as full-time non-represented employees of Door County. 34 35 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , That each elective official is eligible for 36 reimbursement of expenses consistent with County policy and § 59.22(3), Wis. Stats. 37 SUBMITTED BY: ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE David Englebert, Chair David Enigl Todd Thayse Bob Bultman Nancy Robillard Walter Kalms Elizabeth Gauger Page 100 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal implication with the adoption of this resolution. SW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau , Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24 th day of March, 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-21 RATIFICATION, ALTERATION, MODIFICATION OR REPEAL OF MARCH 17, 2026 DISASTER DECLARATION TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Section 166.23(3) Wisconsin Statutes provides, in 1 pertinent part, as follows: 2 3 “If, because of the emergency conditions, the governing body of 4 the county … is unable to meet with promptness, the chief 5 executive officer or acting chief executive officer of any county 6 … shall exercise by proclamation all of the powers conferred 7 upon the governing body under sub. (1) or (2) which within the 8 discretion of the officer appear necessary and expedient for the 9 purposes herein set forth. The proclamation shall be subject to 10 ratification, alteration, modification or repeal by the governing 11 body as soon as that body can meet, but the subsequent action 12 taken by the governing body shall not affect the prior validity of 13 the proclamation”; and 14 15 WHEREAS, On March 17, 2026, Door County Board Chairman 16 David Englebert declared an emergency existing within Door 17 County because of conditions that arose by reason of a heavy 18 snow storm and blizzard; and 19 20 WHEREAS, Said declaration is subject to ratification, alteration, 21 modification or repeal by the County Board as soon thereafter as 22 the Board can meet, but the subsequent action taken by the 23 governing body shall not affect the prior validity of the declaration. 24 25 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County 26 Board of Supervisors hereby ratifies the March 17, 2026, Disaster 27 Declaration – County of Door, (attached hereto and incorporated 28 herein by reference) by Door County Board Chairman David 29 Englebert. 30 SUBMITTED BY: ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE David Englebert, Chair David Enigl Todd Thayse Bob Bultman Nancy Robillard Walter Kalms Elizabeth Gauger Page 101 of 106 COUNTY OF DOOR County Government Center 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Ken Pabich County Administrator (920) 746-2303 kpabich@co.door.wi.gov DECLARATION OF COUNTY EMERGENCY DOOR COUNTY WISCONSIN WHEREAS, a winter storm, namely Blizzard Elsa, has stuck the County of Door, WI; and WHEREAS, because of emergency conditions, the County Board is unable to meet with promptness; and WHEREAS, Section 323.11 Wisconsin Statutes provides, in pertinent part, as follows: “The governing body of any local unit of government may declare, by ordinance or resolution, an emergency existing within the local unit of government whenever conditions arise by reason of a riot or civil commotion, a disaster, or an imminent threat of a disaster, that impairs transportation, food or fuel supplies, medical care, fire, health or police protection, or other critical systems of the local unit of government”; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 323.14(4) Wisconsin Statutes, as County Administrator for Door County, I do hereby proclaim a state of emergency exists. This declaration authorizes the County of Door to take action necessary to respond to and recover from the emergency conditions, coordinate with municipal and state emergency management authorities and utilize available resources to protect public health, safety, and property. Dated this 15th day of March, 2026. ___________________________ Ken Pabich County Administrator. Dated this 15th day of March, 2026. Page 102 of 106 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Two Thirds of Members Elect Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is a decrease of $25,000 to the contingency expense, which leaves a balance in this line item of $378,237.68. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March , 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-22 IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL “NO TAX ON OVERTIME” TRANSFER OF NON-BUDGETED FUNDS TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, In accordance with Section 65.90(5)(ar) Wisconsin Statutes and 1 Rules of Order #19 the amounts of the various appropriations and the purposes 2 for such appropriations stated in a budget may not be changed unless authorized 3 by a vote of two -thirds of the entire membership of the County Board of 4 Supervisors; and 5 6 WHEREAS, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” was signed into law as Public Law 7 119-21 on July 4, 2025, establishing a temporary federal income tax deduction on 8 qualified overtime compensation---retroactive to January 1, 2025, and effective 9 through 2028; and 10 11 WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has issued new federal 12 requirements under the “One Big Beautiful Bill —No Tax on Overtime” provisions, 13 directing that employers must imple ment system changes and provide 14 corresponding reporting on employee W-2s beginning with the 2026 tax year; and 15 16 WHEREAS, the County of Door is required to comply with these federal 17 regulations and must ensure that its payroll system is capable of accurat ely 18 calculating, tracking, and reporting all related overtime information; and 19 20 WHEREAS, the County of Door utilizes Dayforce as its payroll vendor, and 21 Dayforce has provided an estimated implementation cost of $22,795 to complete 22 the required system modifications; and 23 24 WHEREAS, these expenses were not anticipated during preparation of the 25 current year budget and therefore require a transfer of non -budgeted funds to 26 complete the federally mandated implementation; and 27 28 WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends transferring an amount not 29 to exceed $25,000 from the General Contingency Expense Account 30 (100.06.1161.59103) to the Time and Attendance Service Expense 31 (100.06.1161.52148) to provide the funds necessary to complete the required 32 payroll system modifications. 33 34 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of 35 Supervisors does hereby authorize Dayforce, at a cost not to exceed $25,000, to 36 complete the payroll system modifications necessary to comply with the IRS’ “One 37 Big Beautiful Bill—No Tax on Overtime” mandates for the 2026 - 2028 tax years. 38 39 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of Supervisors 40 does hereby approve the transfer of an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the 41 General Contingency Expense Account (100.06.1161.59106) to the Time and 42 Attendance Service Expense Account (100.06.1161.52148) to fund the required 43 payroll system modifications. 44 SUBMITTED BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeff Miller, Chairperson Joel Gunnlaugsson David Englebert Dale Vogel Ken Fisher Hugh Zettel Morgan Rusnak Page 103 of 106 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-22 Page 104 of 106 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-22 Page 105 of 106 BACK-UP to Resolution 2026-22 Page 106 of 106