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101 Alpine Parkway Oregon, WI 53575 | Phone: (608) 835 -3118 | Fax: (608) 835-6503 oregonwi.gov | Find us on Facebook! PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.84, notice is hereby given to the public by the Sustainability Committee Chairperson, that the following meeting will be held: Meeting: Date: Time: Sustainability Committee Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5:15 PM Location: Village Hall Community Room 101 Alpine Parkway Oregon, Wisconsin 53575 Note: Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at (608) 835-3118, 101 Alpine Parkway, Oregon, Wisconsin, at least twenty -four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Page 1 of 2 AGENDA 1) Call to order. 2) Roll Call. 3) Introduction of new member Adam Brown. 4) Approval of July 15, 2026, Sustainability Committee meeting minutes if correct, and correction of mistakes, if any. 5) Public Appearances, Comments, and Communications. a) Public Comment. This part of the agenda allows members of the public to provide information to the Sustainability Committee, including items both on and off the agenda . Under the Open Meetings Law, this agenda item allows the Committee to receive information, and to ask questions of a presenter to facilitate a better understanding of the information. Committee members may discuss procedural matters relating to the information, such as whether the information should be directed to staff, referred to a committee, or placed on a future agenda. However, Committee members may not expand their discussion beyond such procedural matters. Fifteen (15) minutes will be provided for this item with a three (3) minute maximum per speaker; otherwise, the agenda will proceed as posted. (This note may or may not be read aloud at Committee meetings.) 6) Reports from Village Staff. None. 7) Unfinished Business (items are for discussion and / or potential action). a) Continued Sustainability Plan Monthly Topics from previous months. Page 2 of 2 1. Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event – Monday, September 14th – Saturday, September 19th. 2. Participation in the Madison Area Sponsor Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP) storm drain sponsorship and mural program. 3. Green Box Promotion. 4. Annual Village Sustainability Awards. 5. Focus on Energy: Practical Energy Management Program status. 6. Sustainability Action Plan. b) Continuing Education Projects. 1. Village Utility Benchmark Project Update. 8) New Business (items are for discussion and / or potential action). a) August 2026 Monthly Topic. 1. No new topic has been scheduled for August. This meeting will be used to revisit and continue discussions on topics from previous months (see calendar in packet), including updates on progress, outstanding items, and next steps. 9) Announcements and Miscellaneous Business. a) Committee member reports, announcements, comments, communications, upcoming meetings and events, and miscellaneous business. Committee members may provide brief reports or statements, but no discussion or action of the body shall occur. b) Future agenda items and assignments. 10) Upcoming meeting dates: a) Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Topic: Video Education Series. b) Wednesday, October 21, 2026. 11) Adjournment. Members: Adam Brown, Lynn McDaniel (Village Board Representative), Alissa Rozner (Chair), Julie Gutmanis (Secretary), Michelle Manske, Mark Miller (Vice Chair), and Vacant (Student Member). 101 Alpine Parkway Oregon, WI 53575 | Phone: (608) 835 -3118 | Fax: (608) 835-6503 oregonwi.gov | Find us on Facebook! PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.84, notice is hereby given to the public by the Sustainability Committee Chairperson, that the following meeting will be held: Meeting: Date: Time: Sustainability Committee Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5:15 PM Location: Village Hall Community Room 101 Alpine Parkway Oregon, Wisconsin 53575 Note: Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at (608) 835-3118, 101 Alpine Parkway, Oregon, Wisconsin, at least twenty -four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Page 1 of 2 AGENDA 1) Call to order. 2) Roll Call. 3) Introduction of new member Adam Brown. 4) Approval of July 15, 2026, Sustainability Committee meeting minutes if correct, and correction of mistakes, if any. 5) Public Appearances, Comments, and Communications. a) Public Comment. This part of the agenda allows members of the public to provide information to the Sustainability Committee, including items both on and off the agenda . Under the Open Meetings Law, this agenda item allows the Committee to receive information, and to ask questions of a presenter to facilitate a better understanding of the information. Committee members may discuss procedural matters relating to the information, such as whether the information should be directed to staff, referred to a committee, or placed on a future agenda. However, Committee members may not expand their discussion beyond such procedural matters. Fifteen (15) minutes will be provided for this item with a three (3) minute maximum per speaker; otherwise, the agenda will proceed as posted. (This note may or may not be read aloud at Committee meetings.) 6) Reports from Village Staff. None. 7) Unfinished Business (items are for discussion and / or potential action). a) Continued Sustainability Plan Monthly Topics from previous months. Page 2 of 2 1. Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event – Monday, September 14th – Saturday, September 19th. 2. Participation in the Madison Area Sponsor Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP) storm drain sponsorship and mural program. 3. Green Box Promotion. 4. Annual Village Sustainability Awards. 5. Focus on Energy: Practical Energy Management Program status. 6. Sustainability Action Plan. b) Continuing Education Projects. 1. Village Utility Benchmark Project Update. 8) New Business (items are for discussion and / or potential action). a) August 2026 Monthly Topic. 1. No new topic has been scheduled for August. This meeting will be used to revisit and continue discussions on topics from previous months (see calendar in packet), including updates on progress, outstanding items, and next steps. 9) Announcements and Miscellaneous Business. a) Committee member reports, announcements, comments, communications, upcoming meetings and events, and miscellaneous business. Committee members may provide brief reports or statements, but no discussion or action of the body shall occur. b) Future agenda items and assignments. 10) Upcoming meeting dates: a) Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Topic: Video Education Series. b) Wednesday, October 21, 2026. 11) Adjournment. Members: Adam Brown, Lynn McDaniel (Village Board Representative), Alissa Rozner (Chair), Julie Gutmanis (Secretary), Michelle Manske, Mark Miller (Vice Chair), and Vacant (Student Member). 101 Alpine Parkway Oregon, WI 53575 | Phone: (608) 835 -3118 | Fax: (608) 835-6503 oregonwi.gov | Find us on Facebook! PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.84, notice is hereby given to the public by the Sustainability Committee Chairperson, that the following meeting will be held: Meeting: Date: Time: Sustainability Committee Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:15 PM Location: Village Hall Community Room 101 Alpine Parkway Oregon, Wisconsin 53575 Note: Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at (608) 835-3118, 101 Alpine Parkway, Oregon, Wisconsin, at least twenty -four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Page 1 of 5 MEETING MINUTES 1) Call to order. Chair Alissa Rozner called the Sustainability Committee to order at 5:16 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. 2) Roll Call. Present: Julie Gutmanis, Mark Miller, & Alissa Rozner. Absent: Lynn McDaniel (Village Representative). Michele Manske has decided to stay on the Committee, taking off the summer due to other commitments and returning in fall. In addition, a new member will be joining the Committee, likely attending the August meeting. 3) Approval of June 17, 2026, Sustainability Committee meeting minutes if correct, and correction of mistakes, if any. Gutmanis moved, seconded by Miller, to approve the 06-17-2026 Committee meeting minutes. Motion carried 3-0. 4) Public Appearances, Comments, and Communications. a) Public Comment. This part of the agenda allows members of the public to provide information to the Sustainability Committee, including items both on and off the agenda . Under the Open Meetings Law, this agenda item allows the Committee to receive information, and to ask questions of a presenter to facilitate a better understanding of the information. Committee members may discuss procedural matters relating to the information, such as whether the information should be directed to staff, referred to a committee, or placed on a future agenda. However, Committee members may not expand their discussion beyond such procedural matters. Fifteen (15) minutes will be provided for this item with a three (3) minute maximum per speaker; otherwise, the agenda will proceed as posted. (This note may or may not be read aloud at Committee meetings.) None. Page 2 of 5 5) Reports from Village Staff. None. 6) Unfinished Business (items are for discussion and / or potential action). a) Continued Sustainability Plan Monthly Topics from previous months. The Committee first discussed whether there is a better place than the agenda to list shelved-for-now items. Miller brought up McFarland’sSustainability and Natural Resources Committee’ssystem as a possible solution: they posted their Draft Sustainability Plan Action Plan for 2-26-2027 on their committee’s website. https://www.mcfarland.wi.us/DocumentCenter/View/3817/2026-2027-Sustainability- Action-Plan-3102026?bidId= This action plan is presented in a chart of their committee’s sustainability actions, broken down by category (energy, transportation, etc.) and by near- , mid-, and long-term actions. The chart includes the status of each action (ongoing, in progress, not begun,), as well as staff comments. Rozner and Gutmanis agreed that this type of updatable chart, available to the public on our Sustainability webpage might work very well for our committee. 1. Sustainability Coordinator Job Description Update and Discussion. This item will be parked for now. Village Administrator Martin Shanks thinks that a Sustainability Coordinator position would be most likely in 2028 or 2029. Rozner still would like to go to a Stoughton Sustainability Committee meeting to gauge their thoughts on the possibility of a shared Sustainability Coordinator position; Gutmanis would be interested in joining Rozner. 2. Clean Sweep Follow Up Discussion – Scheduled for September 14 - 19th. Rozner has received the Clean Sweep event materials, including a print-off that is meant to be an insert to be included with energy bills; Rozner will contact Village Clerk Candie Jones about which staff member would be responsible for this. Rozner also asked for ideas on how to advertise the event to residents. Miller suggested posting on social media and on OCA media. Rozner will contact the Observer to have the event announced (late August?). Miller noted that the event will appear on the Village calendar, with all the necessary information included in the listing. Rozner knows of a few businesses that would be willing to display the event information. 3. Participation in the Madison Area Sponsor Municipal Stormwater Partnership (MAMSWaP) storm drain sponsorship and mural program. No updates. Since the proposed drain is by the Village Hall, we will revisit this topic after the road construction is completed. 4. Green Box Promotion. Rozner has a good selection of testimonials and wondered what we should do with them. She will get in touch with Green Box’s Ben Stanger to let him know about the testimonials and to see if he would like to use them. Rozner also would like to see if Stanger has finished the video explaining Green Box’s composting process. 5. Veridian Featherwood Trails development sustainability input. This item will be shelved for now as our sustainability suggestions and concerns have been forwarded to the decision-makers. Page 3 of 5 6. Annual Village Sustainability Awards. We will wait until McDaniel is back to see if she has an update on possible funding for the awards. 7. Focus on Energy: Practical Energy Management Program status. Miller followed up with Shanks, who made recommendations on how to proceed with the program. Village Engineer Rich Koceja will serve as the program lead and will need to participate in virtual training, which Miller would also like to attend. Miller outlined the next steps: attend training and do energy surveys of two Village buildings for benchmarking. The program asks for a team of participants that include a champion, a staff member and a Board member; Miller will serve as the champion. Miller thought it would be good to have a Board member other than McDaniel involved to extend the reach of our Committee’s efforts. Miller also reported that he now has all the Senior Center energy system plans. He did note that by having conventional furnaces rather than heat pumps and geothermal, the senior center is going to move the Village in the wrong direction in terms of its carbon use. Miller will keep pushing for the most efficient, sustainable technology, observing that there may be different technology in ten years that is more sustainable and that perhaps could be incorporated in the Senior Center in the future. He also wondered if geothermal could be added to Kaiser Park when the sports fields are redone. 8. Editorial column highlighting sustainability efforts for publication in the Oregon Observer. Miller started writing a column on the origin and accomplishments thus far of the Sustainability Committee; when he has finished, he would like us to take a look at it. He also wants to write a column about the library and its energy systems; he will check with library staff. Gutmanis would like to write about the benefits of native plants, as well as highlight Oregon Nature Alliance’s efforts at getting more residents to plant native gardens. Rozner would like to write about the behavioral and mindset changes that must be part of efforts at greater sustainability. b) Continuing Education Projects. 1. Village Utility Benchmark Project Update. See above 6a, no. 7. 7) New Business (items are for discussion and / or potential action). a) July 2026 Monthly Topic. 1. No new topic has been scheduled for July. This meeting will be used to revisit and continue discussions on topics from previous months (see calendar in packet), including updates on progress, outstanding items, and next steps. b) Discuss a reusable bag campaign and partnership opportunities with Hy-Vee, Inc. to encourage the use of reusable bags and reduce plastic waste. At the last Oregon Nature Alliance (ONA) meeting, Karin Davidson brought up the idea of ONA making some kind of effort to encourage residents to bring reusable bags to the Page 4 of 5 grocery store. Gutmanis was at the ONA meeting and said she would bring it to the Sustainability Committee to see if the Committee would like to partner with ONA on this. Gutmanis did some research on single-use plastic bag reduction campaigns and ordinances. She learned that there is a 2015 Wisconsin law that prohibits local ordinances either charging for or prohibiting the use of auxiliary containers, including plastic bags. This year a bill to repeal the 2015 law was introduced but failed to pass. We could, however, still have a public-education bring-your-own-bag campaign. Gutmanis suggested submitting an Observer column explaining the environmental harm of single- use plastic bags and giving practical tips on choosing and using bags; we could also get this message out by making infographics for social media, making educational videos, and creating signs encouraging bringing your own bag that stores could put up. Gutmanis also asked if we should contact Hy-Vee to see if they would be interested in partnering with us. Miller suggested coordinating with the schools, perhaps with a school fundraiser selling reusable bags, maybe with the school logo— kids would likely pressure their parents to use these bags! Rozner had the idea of having a booth at Hy-Vee (if they agree to partner on this), where we would offer free plain reusable bags that kids could draw on/decorate and give out educational material on the problem of plastic pollution. Rozner suggested bringing up these ideas at ONA’s meeting next weekto gauge interest and also contacting Hy-Vee to see if they would be interested in partnering on this. c) Discuss the creation of an ordinance establishing minimum standards for green infrastructure, including the incorporation of native and naturalized plantings. Rozner included several variations of native plant ordinances in the packet. She drew from the model Wild Ones ordinance, as well as from other municipalities’native plant ordinances, customizing them to refer to Oregon. Miller brought up the problem of enforcement and thought that we should be cautious about putting ordinances into place that no one will enforce (such as the ordinance limiting the number of signs allowed in a yard). Gutmanis and Rozner thought the ordinance could serve to protect residents who have a native/naturalized lawn if there were a conflict with a neighbor over the plantings. Rozner suggested bringing this item back for discussion when more Committee members are here. 8) Announcements and Miscellaneous Business. a) Committee member reports, announcements, comments, communications, upcoming meetings and events, and miscellaneous business. Committee members may provide brief reports or statements, but no discussion or action of the body shall occur. Miller attended a Sustain Dane presentation on data centers. He spoke with someone from Sustain Dane, who told Miller that Sustain Dane has many resources available to municipalities, schools, etc: they provide free-to-use content from their site, can send someone to do work on a project if schools are short on funding, can reach out to businesses, give awards to businesses, etc. Village President Phil Van Kampen brought up the idea to Miller of having Village educational programs on sustainability, maybe in collaboration with ONA. Rozner asked Miller if he would be available to talk to ONA about energy systems. b) Future agenda items and assignments. Next month we will continue to catch up on past topics. Rozner will work on a table/chart on the McFarland model. She would also like to reduce the links on our website, adding and taking off links according to season. Page 5 of 5 Rozner also wondered if we could put out a Sustainability newsletter, maybe quarterly. Sustain Dane has many newsletter models. Miller thought we should make it not too long, perhaps more like a PowerPoint. 9) Upcoming meeting dates: a) Wednesday, August 19, 2026. b) Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Video education. 10) Adjournment Without further objection, we moved to adjourn at 6:51 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Open to residents of the Village of Oregon only . • Aerial flares • Ammunition • Appliances other than microwaves • Asbestos (call landfill for permit) • Cement/concrete • Compact fluorescent lamps • Compressed gas cylinders • Controlled Substances • Cooking oil • Dried latex paint • Empty containers • Explosives/fireworks • Fluorescent lamps • Garbage • Ink & toner cartridges • Lead paint chips • Medical sharps • Medication (prescription or OTC) • Non-rechargeable batteries • Oil filters • Propane cylinders > 1 lb. • Recyclables (cans, bottles, etc.) • Smoke/CO detectors NOT ACCEPTED Village of Oregon Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event Questions? Contact Kevin Belida, Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Coordinator 608.598.9002 Belida.Kevin@danecounty.gov ITEMS WE ACCEPT • Acids/bases • Adhesives • Aerosol cans • Architectural coatings • Artist’s paints & media • Automotive products (cleaners, fuels, lubes, batteries) • Batteries-rechargeable • Camp fuels/sterno • Cell phones & accessories • Cleaners • Computers & peripherals (computer monitors**, speakers, mice, keyboards, etc.) • Corrosives • Deck stains, cleaners, brighteners • Driveway sealer, solvent based • E-cigarettes, vaporizers, and vape liquids • Electronics (VCRs, stereos, TVs**, etc.) • Flammable liquids • Fuels & additives • Fire extinguishers • Gasoline and gas/oil mixes • Gel ice packs • Gun cleaning products • Lawn & garden chemicals • Light ballasts (PCB containing) • Lubrications • Mercury & mercury- containing devices (thermometers, thermostats) • Microwave ovens** • Mothballs • Nail polish/remover • Oxidizers • Paint & paint related materials • Photographic chemicals • Poisons • Pool & spa chemicals • Propane cylinders (1 lb empty / partial / full) • Road flares • Sealers • Solvents • Unknowns (<5 gallons) • Wood finishes Date: Monday, Sept. 14th - Saturday, Sept. 19th, 2026 Time: During Clean Sweep hours (Mon-Fri 7:15am - 3:15pm, Sat 8am - 10:45am) Location: Clean Sweep Facility (next to landfill)- 7102 Maahic Way, Madison, WI Cost: $5/vehicle with online discount voucher* (normally $15/vehicle) *125 discount vouchers are available while supplies last. Vouchers must be purchased online in advance and redeemed between Sept. 14th-19th. Purchase Vouchers at: https://villageoforegon-hhw.eventbrite.com ** Up to one TV, computer monitor, or microwave may be disposed of for free with a voucher. Additional units are accepted at standard rates: $15 per TV or computer monitor, and $10 per microwave. Questions? Contact Kevin Belida Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Coordinator 608.838.3212 Belida.Kevin@countyofdane.com PREPARING FOR YOUR CLEAN SWEEP VISIT • Package material in boxes or rigid totes to keep products upright and prevent spillage during transportation and unloading. Keep all materials in their original containers. If the container is damaged, place it in an individual plastic bag. • DO NOT mix materials or co-mingle your waste in plastic bags. • Transport gasoline or other fuels in an approved container (no larger than 6 gallons). Clean Sweep staff will empty the fuel and return your container, time permitting. Unsafe or damaged fuel containers will not be returned. Medications (prescription or OTC)- Med Drop Locations https://safercommunity.net/meddrop/ Light bulbs– Take fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lights to a hardware store (Menards or Home Depot). Dane County ordinance requires that all stores selling fluorescent bulbs and lamps must accept used lamps for recycling. Fees may be charged for small quantities from households. Regular incandescent bulbs can be thrown in the trash. White LED bulbs are accepted at Clean Sweep. Alkaline Batteries- Throw alkaline, single-use & other disposable batteries in trash. Some retailers will accept for a cost. Disposal Options for Items NOT Accepted at Hazardous Waste Collection Event Questions? Contact Kevin Belida, Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Coordinator 608.598.9002 Belida.Kevin@danecounty.gov YEAR-ROUND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL Never leave hazardous wastes at any location. Abandoning hazardous wastes, even from households, is a State and Federal offense. Dane County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste year-round at the Clean Sweep Facility for a fee of $15/vehicle. Clean Sweep is located at the Dane County Landfill - 7102 Maahic Way Madison, WI 53718 ***Access to landfill and Clean Sweep is from CTH AB only. From CTH 12/18 take CTH AB-exit #269 (Maahic Way/Landfill Dr.) No site access from CTH 12. Hours of operation are: M-F 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Sat 8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Clean Sweep’s Product Exchange Room After source reduction, we advocate for reuse of materials whenever possible. Clean Sweep accepts products that are still useable and redistributes them in their Product Exchange Room. Common items that can be picked up for free include: paints, solvents, cleaners, lawn and garden products, and automotive products. Draft Sustainability Plan Action Plan Green text = Completed/Ongoing Blue text = In Progress Red text = Long Term Goal Energy Actions Status Committee Comments Near-Term Actions Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Water Actions Status Committee Comments Near-Term Actions . . Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Land Management Actions Status Committee Comments Near-Term Actions Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Waste & Materials Actions Status Committee Comments Near-Term Actions Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Transportation Actions Status CommitteeComments Near-Term Actions Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Community Sustainability Actions Status Committee Comments Near-Term Actions Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Draft Sustainability Plan Action Plan for 2026-2027 Presented at the Joint S&NR Committee and Village Board Meeting March 10, 2026 Green text = completed/ongoing; Blue text = In progress for 2026/27; Red = Not expected in 2026/27 Status Staff Comments Not Begun The accepted Comprehensive Energy Plan and New Community Center Net Zero Energy Predesign Report by the Village Board will help to guide this action item for future projects. In Progress All stop lights within the Village are along USH 51 and owned by WisDOT. Staff can work with the WisDOT to advocate that these be replaced with LED fixtures when USH 51 is reconstructed in 2026 - 2028. Ongoing Most street lights within the Village are owned by Alliant and will be replaced to LED on an as needed basis. The municipal energy audit may present an opportunity to identify other Village owned lights/park lights and opportunities to upgrade to LED. In Progress Ongoing activity. In Progress The Village acquired an 8-acre parcel of land (3451 Siggelkow Road) January 6, 2023 to establish a joint Customer-Hosted Renewable Program solar installation with the McFarland School District. The VB approved lease agreement with MSD and Alliant on May 9, 2023. The VB approved Ordinance 2023-09 on Sept. 26, 2023, amending Ch. 62-Zoning to include solar energy collection systems. The VB approved Ordinance 2023-14 on Nov. 28, 2023, rezoning for the property from Dane County A-1 Exclusive Agriculture to Village's A-1 Agriculture Transition District. Construction began in Fall 2025. The site is expected to be operational in 1st quarter of 2026. A CleanCounts account was established in 2026 to retire RECs. Ongoing Staff is nearing the end of a joint greenhouse gas inventories collection data with a cohort, organized by Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC). The joint cohort will develop strategies and methods to track emissions. Ongoing The 2023 Comprehensive Energy Plan Report includes calculations for baseline measures and tracking of energy use among municipal buildings, parks, and structures. The calculations used are consistent with the EPA's online tool. Staff will continue to monitor and track the data for this action item. Ongoing Staff continue to post resource benefits and rebate programming from notable sources on the Sutainability Planning Page to provide residents options for energy savings. Creation of a Village a non-TID funded program has not begun. Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2026-27 Not Begun Most street lights within the Village are owned by Alliant limiting retrofit options. The municipal energy audit may present an opportunity to identify other Village owned lights/park lights for retrofit. Ongoing Organizations such as Sustain Dane and Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change regularly hosts events connecting local residents to resources on renewable energy cost savings and educational materials. Notable events include Sustain Dane Summit and Midwest Climate Summit. Events are open to the pubilc to attend and can be shared via McFarland social media. Locally host/run program has not begun. Energy Actions Establish a policy requiring all major remodeling of municipal buildings and any new municipal buildings include energy efficiency measures. Near-Term Actions Mid-Term Actions Replace stoplights with LEDs Replace streetlights with LEDs Utilize the Outlook Newsletter, or other forms of print and social media, to annually distribute information on rebates and tax incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Work with energy providers to develop a community-scale solar energy installation and/or develop a program for leasing municipal rooftops for solar. Hold a sustainability fair to bring in renewable energy companies to demonstrate and provide education on their products. Utilize the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator to measure and track greenhouse gas emissions from municipal facilities and operations (https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas- equivalencies-calculator). Adopt Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance (time-of-sale certification and upgrades). Retrofit streetlights with solar power Complete EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager spreadsheet for government energy use (https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/benchmark). Long-Term Actions Develop a financial assistance program to help private property owners with renewable energy improvements. Status Staff Comments Not Begun This action is expected to be included in the 2026-27 Zoning Code update with minor updates throughout the document Not Begun This action is expected to be included in the 2026-27 Zoning Code update with minor updates throughout the document In Progress This item was included in the 2023 East Side Plan. Village Staff will review all proposed new roadways to determine the most appropriate use and function on a case-by-case. The 2025 Sigglekow Road Study Report was accepted by the Village Board on December 9, 2025. The contiuation of the project laong Siggelkow Road included 30% design w ith recommendations for two lanes with a left turn lant at intersections. In Progress The 2023 Comprehensive Energy Plan includes a fleet vehicle and electrification analysis section. Department Staff will consider options when vehicle replacement occurs. Reviewed by S&NR 11.13.2023 and accepted by the Village Board 11.14.2023. In 2026-2027, Staff are continuing this work with a review to the current Purchasing Policy. In Progress Initial conversations with Madison Metro Staff include transit services expansions. Due to funding commitments, it is likely this action item becomes a Mid-Term or Long-Term priority. In Progress The 2023 East Side Plan includes proposed locations for new recreational trails and multi-modal forms of transportation. Implementation of this action will occur as new development and roadways are reconstructed. The Exchange Street Reconstruction (2024) upholds this action item with the inclusion of a designated bike lane. Ongoing bike and pedestrian p athways are included in the Village's 5-year CIP. The 2025-26 CORP Map 8 Future Parks & Trail s includes proposed on- and off-road bike trails. The 30% design plans for Siggelkow Road includes a proposed off- street multi-use path on the south side of the road out to the Community Park In Progress This item is included in: the Comphrehsive Energy Plan's Fleet Vehicles and Electrification section and the design plans for the Community Center building. The Public Safety Center includes designated electric vehicle ready charging locations on site. To be included in the 2026-27 Zoning Code rewrite. The Village submitted two applications for the C hargeUp Dane County and both locations were selected for public electric vehicle charging stations. The locations are 6001 Exchange St (Bashford Parking Lot), and 6001 Broadhead St (Public Safety Center). Anticipated installation is late 2026 or 2027. Not Begun This action is expected to be included in the 2026-27 Zoning Code update Ongoing Publications are expected to be included in Spring/Summer 2026. Not Begun Initial research started in late 2024 regarding electric vehicle charging stations and zoning ordinances. The findings are being evaluated by department staff and considered in the 2026-27 Zoning Code rewrite. Ongoing Staff determined this action to be a recurring action and case-by-case. The Village remains open to collaborative opportunities with the School District. There are no new schools being built in McFarland, the transportation routes remain unchanged. Ongoing Recent examples include the 2024 Exchange Street Reconstruction and Paulson Road reconstruction. This action is ongoing and included in the Village's annual 5-year CIP and 2025 CORP. Not Begun Included within the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, 2025- 2029's Chapter 6 are General Recommendations item I. Includes pursuit for additional third-party designations. Apply for Bicycle Friendly Community status with the League of American Bicyclists and work to achieve silver or gold status. Add sidewalks within existing neighborhoods where none currently exist. Work with Madison Metro to connect the Village to Metro transit services. Long-Term Actions Collaborate with the school district to survey students about transportation choices and evaluate safe routes conditions at each school. Provide electric vehicle charging stations at municipal facilities. Utilize the Outlook Newsletter, or other forms of print and social media, to annually inform residents of existing ridesharing programs. Mid-Term Actions Develop more on- and off-road bike trails. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to require electric vehicle charging stations in new multi-family developments. Ban idling for more than 5 minutes with municipal vehicles except for emergency vehicles. Transportation Actions Near-Term Actions As municipal vehicles need replacement, evaluate the purchase of hybrid, electric or alternative fuel vehicles. Amend the parking ordinance to require bike parking for all new commercial and multifamily buildings. Amend the parking ordinance to reduce minimum off-street parking requirement and/or add parking maximums for new development to limit excess pavement. Any proposal to add lanes to a two-lane roadway will be evaluated for a center turn lane, the preferred option over an expansion to four lanes. Status Staff Comments In progress City of Middleton has adopted a Sustainable Purchasing Policy Implementation Plan in 2025. Staff are reviewing the adopted plan and exploring similar opportunities from this example. Ongoing Ongoing activity. In progress Dane County Waste & Renewables piloted a compost dropoff program through a federally funded grant (USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction, CFWR). Beginning in June 2025, the Village has accumulated nearly 10,000 lbs of food waste with 250 confirmed registrations. Participating communities and agencies include Madison, Middleton, Monona, Madison Children's Museum, and Henry Vilias Zoo. Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2026-27 In progress Dane County's Department of Waste & Renewables (W&R) was awarded grant funding to pilot a composting drop off program among communities and orgainzations. Program began June 2025 and is ongoing for 12-months. Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2026-27 Create a municipal purchasing policy that requires consideration be given to whether a product is made from renewable and/or recycled materials. Solid Waste Actions Near-Term Actions Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Create a community upcycle location or event. Utilize the Outlook Newsletter, or other forms of print and social media, to annually inform residents about recycling, backyard composting, product re-use and waste reduction. Facilitate a group buy program to offer compost bins to Village residents. Create a program to encourage and facilitate the practical reuse of waste from private and municipal construction projects. Create a Village compost site for food waste. Status Staff Comments Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2026-27 Ongoing Ongoing activity. In Progress Public Works previously piloted a water softner replacement program. Ongoing Public Works purchased a 1000 gal. tank in Spring 2022 as an alternative method to snow removal in the Village. The tank dispenses a salt brine solution over road surfaces before, during, and after snow weather events to reduce salt usage and improve plowing conditions. PW snow removal staff receive regular training on reducing salt usage. Overall, salt usage has been significantly reduced. Not Begun Pavement width recommendations for various road types is addressed in the updated East Side Plan, 2023. Ordinance revisions to be consider as part of the Zoning & Subdivision Code rewrite project in 2026-27. Not Begun Updates to the Municipal Center provide an opportunity for water preservation and building usage savings. Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2026-27 Not Begun Updates to the Municipal Center provide an opportunity for water preservation and building usage savings. Not Begun Updates to the Municipal Center provide an opportunity for water preservation and building usage savings. Not Begun Updates to the Municipal Center provide an opportunity for water preservation and building usage savings. Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2026-27 Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2026-27 Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2026-27 Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2026-27 Ongoing Staff and contracting team to consider the following action on a case-by-case basis as projects occur. Water Actions Replace all toilets using > 1.6 gpf in all municipal facilities. Install waterless urinals in men's restrooms at all municipal facilities. Install rain barrels at all municipal facilities and utilize rainwater for municipal watering. Develop a program or work with existing agencies to assist residents with purchasing and installing low-flow water fixtures and replacing water softeners. Minimize and find alternatives to the use of salt on low traffic roadways. Near-Term Actions Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Utilize the Outlook Newsletter, or other forms of print and social media, to annually inform residents about waterway health best practices for lawn care, landscaping and fall leaf management. Purchase rain barrel kits and hold classes through Library or McFarland Recreation Activities & Play (MRAP) for residents to purchase the kits at a discount and make and decorate their own rain barrels Installing low-flow water fixtures in municipal facilities. Incentivize water conservation by increasing water rates for higher usage during next rate review with PSC. Evaluate the Subdivision Ordinance for reductions in required pavement width for new roads in new subdivisions to reduce the amount of impervious surface. Identify culverts that obstruct fish migration and install fish friendly culverts where needed. Perform a system-wide water audit and develop a water loss control plan. Develop a program for financial assistance for sewer lateral replacements. During road or public parking lot reconstruction, develop a plan for reduction of paved surfaces or inclusion of permeable pavement where possible. Join EPA's WaterSense Program for water utilities. Status Staff Comments Ongoing Ongoing activity Ongoing This will be considered on a case-by-case basis as public or private development projects are brought forward. The updated East Side Plan includes this action item in Chapter 2, Goal 5. The Village Board passed Ordinance 2023-10, an ordinance amending the Building Code's stormwater ordinance to accommdate for the 200- year flood. Ongoing Ongoing activity In Progress Proposed amendments for use regulation for accessory dwelling units, will be considered as part of the Zoning Code Update in 2026-27. In Progress Included in the updated East Side Neighbor Plan in Chapter 2 of the plan. Further research and amendments will be considered as part of the Zoning Code Updates in 2025-26. Ongoing Ongoing activity. No wetlands lost or mitigation credits purchased to date. In Progress The 2025 Redevelopment District 1 & 2 Plan updates included identification of priority infill areas. For other reasons, those plans were not adopted. The Village did adopt TID #6 in 2024 to encourage redevelopment opportunities in the Terminal/Triangle area. In Progress Included in the planning of the 2025 CORP update. In Progress This action is expected to be included in the 2025-26 Zoning Code update Land Use & Development Actions Instead of grass lawns, utilize more native landscaping on municipal properties that are not used for recreation purposes. Require native landscaping in buffer areas around surface water and wetlands on both public and private property to protect water quality. Amend the zoning ordinances to allow for more housing options, including accessory dwelling units and attached unit housing. Near-Term Actions Amend the zoning ordinances to allow beekeeping in single and two-family residence districts. Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Utilize the Outlook Newsletter, or other forms of print and social media, to annually inform residents about native landscaping. Review and update Village plans and ordinances to look for opportunities to utilize land more efficiently, such as reducing setbacks and minimum lot sizes. Identify and inventory priority areas for infill development, including those eligible for brownfields funding. Make progress towards no net annual loss of wetlands or purchase wetland mitigation credits where impacts to wetlands may not be avoidable. Create a second community garden. Status Staff Comments Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2025-26 Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2025-26 In Progress The Village Board adopted the McFarland Municipal Center Campus Master Plan on May 23, 2023. Additionally, the Village of McFarland New Community Center Net Zero Energy Predesign Report, (reviewed by the S&NR on 11.13.2023 was accepted by the Village Board 11.14.2023) provides a detailed analysis regarding the feasibility of renewable energy improvements to the Municipal Center. Resuming planning for the improvements to the Municipal Center is expected to conclude in 2026. Not Begun Not expected to begin in 2025-26 Ongoing The 2025 CORP was adopted on May 13, 2025 by the Village Board. The plan includes opportunities possible Community Center renovations, inclusion of the Youth Center, third-party organizations, etc. to expand recreation programing for all generations. Ongoing This action has been included in recent plan updates such as the Economic Strategy Plan, the East Side Neighborhood Plan Update, Redevelopment Districts 1&2 Plan updates, the McFarland Community Center Net Zero Predesign Report, Parks Master Plan, and the Municipal Campus Plan. The adopted 2025 CORP draws on existing park master plans and Village Plans to support this action. In Progress This action item is expected to be included in the Zoning Code update for 2026-27 In Progress Staff and contracting team to consider the following action on a case-by-case basis as projects occur, for example Community Center redesign. Utilize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and active threat planning to make public spaces, such as recreational space, crime free. Community Health Actions Near-Term Actions Mid-Term Actions Long-Term Actions Adopt a Health and Equity in All Policies resolution. Increase recreation programs through the Village. Evaluate multi-family design guidelines related to outdoor spaces and amenities. Require tobacco-free and e-cigarette free on all municipal properties, including parks. Add additional community service days. Build a multi-generational community center. Incorporate community health and wellness considerations when updating existing plans. 2026 Sustainability Committee Monthly Topic Description January 2025 Recap & Salting / Brining Discussion with Public Works Director February Sustainability Coordinator Discussion & Goal setting March Annual Village Sustainability Awards April Planning & Development Discussion with Community Development Director (postponed to June 2026) May Video Education Series June Planning & Development Discussion with Community Development Director (postponed from April 2026) July Catch Up Month and Physical Tool Library Discussion with Library Director August Catch Up Month September Video Education Series October Physical Tool Library Discussion with Library Director November Yearly Wrap-Up / Monthly Discussion December Yearly Wrap-Up / Monthly Discussion Sustainability Plan View the Sustainability Plan (PDF) Agendas, Packets, & Minutes View Agendas, Packets, and Meeting Minutes – www.oregonwi.gov/agendacenter Sustainability Committee Website View the Sustainability Committee webpage – www.oregonwi.gov/sustainability Please note that monthly topics are subject to change based on the needs of the community and the committee. This calendar of topics will be updated as things are adjusted. Revised 06-2026 2027 Sustainability Committee Monthly Topic Description January Utility Benchmark Project February Park Discussion March Lighting Discussion (Dark Sky) April May June July August September October November December Sustainability Plan View the Sustainability Plan (PDF) Agendas, Packets, & Minutes View Agendas, Packets, and Meeting Minutes – www.oregonwi.gov/agendacenter Sustainability Committee Website View the Sustainability Committee webpage – www.oregonwi.gov/sustainability