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Public Works Committee Minutes August 18, 2026, - 7:00 AM Town of Verona Hall, 7669 County Highway PD Present: Mike Duerst, Brett Lindell, Manfred Enburg, John Senseman Absent: Russ Swiggum Also Present: Chris Barnes, Public Works Director, Mark Judd Public Present: Kevin Acker, Jeanette Acker, David Longsdorf, Jenny Beilfuss, Bob Blasdel, 1. Call to Order/Additions to Agenda/Approve Agenda – Duerst called the meeting to order at 7:03 AM. Duerst asked for additions and approval of the agenda. Enburg moved to accept the agenda, seconded by Senseman, motion carried. 2. Action: Review July 21, 2026, Minutes, -the committee reviewed the minutes. Senseman moved to approve the July minutes as submitted, second by Lindell, motion carried. 3. Discussion and Possible Action: Driveway permit application Parcel 0608 022 9205-1 Hickory Ridge- Barnes explained the lot configuration and the driveway location. The builders (Acker) further explained the lot configuration. Motion to approve the application by Senseman, second by Enburg. Motion Carried. 4. Discussion and Possible Action: Driveway permit application 6735 Rolling Oaks Lane – Duerst opened the discussion and deferred to Barnes for explanation. Kevin Krause, owner, explained the further details of the driveway location. Krause stated the difficulties of avoiding the existing water well. Barnes further stated that the low volume of traffic on Rolling Oaks Lane makes the second driveway a viable option. Duerst offered his support. Enburg moved to approve the application second by Lindell, Motion carried. 5. Discussion and Possible Action: Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning- Duerst reminded the committee of the town history of completing the plan on 4 year intervals. Barnes discussed the advantages of having a plan in case emergency recovery funds should come available. Barnes described the draft plan and asked for input on hazards and structures at hazard risks. Discussion followed. Barnes will make additions to the plan, submit to the Dane County Emergency Management review, and return to the committee for approval. 6. Information: Town Storm Water Basin Clean Out: Barnes state that the basin clean out is scheduled to begin on September 21st by Edgerton Construction. 7. Information: Fitchrona Road and Nine Springs Valley Interceptor Replacement (Goose Lake to Fitchrona Road): Barnes explained the joint intergovernmental agreement for funding the required metering station and the bids for the project were due to the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District on September 24th. Barnes also stated that the City of Fitchburg had let a contract for the tree removal and grubbing of Fitchrona Road to facilitate the installing and relocation of utilities (gas, electric and fiber). Work was underway. 8. Information: Hyper Road, Military Ridge Trail reconstruction and Dairy Ridge Road: Barnes state that the road was scheduled to be opened from Dary Ridge road to the US 18/151 interchange by August 28th. The bridge construction across Sugar River was scheduled to begin September 8th. 9. a. Riverside Vista Development –No new actions. b. Sugar River Development-. Construction began in early May. Paving of the asphalt binder course was complete and utility installs were ongoing. Barnes stated he would prepare a punch list of remaining items which would need completion before building permits could be issued. c. Sunset Drive Development – Duerst recognized board member David Longsdorf to speak to the Sunset Drive project. Mr. Longsdorf asked the committee to consider the installation of a roundabout at the Sunset Drive/County Highway PB intersection. He had done research and stated the cost would be between $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 cost and should be funded by the developer. He also asked the committee to consider a traffic signal option at t intersection as well. Barnes stated a traffic impact analysis (TIA) would be completed for the development. Senseman questioned who would be responsible to install the roundabout? Longsdorf stated the Dane County Transportation Department. Barnes explained the process to include the project in the Dane County capital improvement program. Discussion followed. 10. Equipment Condition- Judd stated that the 2014 Peterbilt was at Madison Truck for front snowplow repairs. This work is all covered by insurance. There were no other equipment operational issues. 11. Monthly Public Works Report: No questions 12. Schedule for Next Committee meeting- Meeting set for September 15, 2026 13. Adjourn- Motion by Lindell, second by Enburg to adjourn at 8:27 AM. Approved: September 15, 2026, Prepared By: W. Christopher Barnes