Plan Commission Meeting — Minutes

Town of Vienna Monday, January 12, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes The Town of Vienna Plan Commission meeting was called to order on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00PM by Plan Commission Chair, Cate Heath. Commissioners Steve Herbrand, Matt Shefchik, Jim Koch (via Zoom) and Clerk Kathy Clark were present. Also present, Alliant Energy Representatives Nick Hanold and Phil Anderson, Town Engineer Scott Anderson, Board members Jerry Marx, Amanda Nickel, and Gary Endres. Several residents were also in attendance. Commissioner Joe Henry was excused. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance Public comment: None Approve or amend the minutes : Motion by Herbrand, second by Koch to approve the minutes for the December 8, 2025, Plan Commission meeting. Motion carried (4-0). Discussion and possible recommendation for approval on Alliant Energy Application for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to build an Electrical Distribution Substation at the ATC property located on Patton Rd via an Easement agreement-Parcel #0909-153-8501-0: Hanold showed a drawing design of the electric distribution substation planned. This would be built on an agreed easement granted by ATC for Alliant to build this substation. Hanold explained that it would be a temporary structure built to provide extra energy during the construction of the Data Center. Dane County is holding a public hearing on February 24 th as they review the conditional use application and design. Scott Anderson provided a memo to the PC members and Alliant with some questions and possible issues that may arise. These were addressed by Alliant prior to the meeting. Hanold stated they would like to start building in March, if all approvals are granted. Discussion followed. Motion by Herbrand, second by Shefchik to recommend approval of the Alliant application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to build a new Electrical Substation on ATC property per an easement agreement with the condition that no further additions or changes are made on this site. Motion carried (4 -0) Adjourn: Motion by Herbrand, second by Koch to adjourn. Motion carried ( 4-0) Meeting was adjourned at 7:26pm. Prepared by: Kathleen Clark, Clerk Note: These minutes were approved at the March 11th Plan Commission Meeting.