On the agenda: Oregon meeting — data center (Aug 19)

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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.

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.

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b)

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.

Continuing Education Projects.
1.

8)

New Business (items are for discussion and / or potential action).
a)

August 2026 Monthly Topic.
1.

9)

10)

11)

Village Utility Benchmark Project Update.

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.

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.

Upcoming meeting dates:
a)

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Topic: Video Education Series.

b)

Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

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).

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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.

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.

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b)

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.

Continuing Education Projects.
1.

8)

New Business (items are for discussion and / or potential action).
a)

August 2026 Monthly Topic.
1.

9)

10)

11)

Village Utility Benchmark Project Update.

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.

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.

Upcoming meeting dates:
a)

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Topic: Video Education Series.

b)

Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

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).

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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.

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.
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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’s Sustainability and Natural
Resources Committee’s system 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-SustainabilityAction-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.
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b)

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.

Continuing Education Projects.
1.

7)

Village Utility Benchmark Project Update.
See above 6a, no. 7.

New Business (items are for discussion and / or potential action).
a)

July 2026 Monthly Topic.
1.

b)

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.

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
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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 singleuse 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 week to gauge interest and also contacting
Hy-Vee to see if they would be interested in partnering on this.
c)

8)

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.

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.
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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)

10)

Upcoming meeting dates:
a)

Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

b)

Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Video education.

Adjournment
Without further objection, we moved to adjourn at 6:51 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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7 (a) (1)

Village of Oregon
Household Hazardous Waste
Disposal Event
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

ITEMS WE ACCEPT
• Acids/bases

• Gasoline and gas/oil mixes

• Adhesives

• Gel ice packs

• Aerosol cans

• Gun cleaning products

• Architectural coatings

• Lawn & garden chemicals

• Artist’s paints & media

• Light ballasts (PCB

• 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

containing)
• Lubrications
• Mercury & mercurycontaining 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

NOT ACCEPTED
• 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

** 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.

Open to residents of the Village of Oregon only.
Questions? Contact Kevin Belida, Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Coordinator
608.598.9002 [email protected]

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.

YEAR-ROUND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
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.
Never leave hazardous wastes at any location. Abandoning hazardous wastes, even from households, is a State and Federal offense.

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.
Disposal Options for Items NOT Accepted at Hazardous Waste Collection Event
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.

Questions? Contact Kevin Belida
Belida,Clean
CleanSweep
SweepHazardous
HazardousWaste
WasteCoordinator
Coordinator
[email protected]
[email protected]
608.838.3212

SAMPLE
Draft Sustainability Plan Action Plan
Green text = Completed/Ongoing
Blue text = In Progress
Red text = Long Term Goal

Energy Actions
Near-Term Actions

Mid-Term Actions

Long-Term Actions

Status

Committee Comments

7 (a) (6)

Water Actions

Status

Committee Comments

Near-Term Actions

.

.

Mid-Term Actions

Long-Term Actions

Land Management Actions
Near-Term Actions

Mid-Term Actions

Long-Term Actions

Status

Committee Comments

Waste &
Materials
Actions
Near-Term Actions

Mid-Term Actions

Long-Term Actions

Status

Committee Comments

Transportation Actions
Near-Term Actions

Mid-Term Actions

Long-Term Actions

Status

Committee Comments

Community Sustainability
Actions
Near-Term Actions

Mid-Term Actions

Long-Term Actions

Status

Committee Comments

SAMPLE FROM MCFARLAND
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

Energy Actions

Status

Establish a policy requiring all major remodeling of municipal buildings
and any new municipal buildings include energy efficiency measures.

Not Begun

Replace stoplights with LEDs

In Progress

Replace streetlights with LEDs

Ongoing

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.

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.

Near-Term Actions

Work with energy providers to develop a community-scale solar energy
installation and/or develop a program for leasing municipal rooftops
for solar.

Staff Comments
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.
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.
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.

Mid-Term Actions
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-gasequivalencies-calculator).

Ongoing

Complete EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager spreadsheet for
government energy use
(https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/benchmark).

Ongoing

Develop a financial assistance program to help private property owners
with renewable energy improvements.

Ongoing

Long-Term Actions
Adopt Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance (time-of-sale
certification and upgrades).

Not Begun

Retrofit streetlights with solar power

Not Begun

Hold a sustainability fair to bring in renewable energy companies to
demonstrate and provide education on their products.

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.
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.
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 expected to begin in 2026-27
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.
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.

Transportation Actions

Status

Staff Comments

Near-Term Actions

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.

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
with recommendations for two lanes with a left turn lant at intersections.

As municipal vehicles need replacement, evaluate the purchase of
hybrid, electric or alternative fuel vehicles.

In Progress

Work with Madison Metro to connect the Village to Metro transit
services.

In Progress

Develop more on- and off-road bike trails.

In Progress

Provide electric vehicle charging stations at municipal facilities.

In Progress

Mid-Term Actions
Ban idling for more than 5 minutes with municipal vehicles except
for emergency vehicles.
Utilize the Outlook Newsletter, or other forms of print and social
media, to annually inform residents of existing ridesharing
programs.

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.
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.
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
pathways 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 offstreet multi-use path on the south side of the road out to the Community
Park
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
ChargeUp 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.

Amend the Zoning Ordinance to require electric vehicle charging
stations in new multi-family developments.

Not Begun

Collaborate with the school district to survey students about
transportation choices and evaluate safe routes conditions at each
school.

Ongoing

Long-Term Actions
Add sidewalks within existing neighborhoods where none currently
exist.

Ongoing

Apply for Bicycle Friendly Community status with the League of
American Bicyclists and work to achieve silver or gold status.

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.
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.
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.
Included within the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, 20252029's Chapter 6 are General Recommendations item I. Includes pursuit
for additional third-party designations.

Solid Waste Actions

Status

Staff Comments

Near-Term Actions
Create a municipal purchasing policy that requires consideration
be given to whether a product is made from renewable and/or
recycled materials.

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.

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.

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

Create a Village compost site for food waste.

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.

Create a community upcycle location or event.

Not Begun

Not expected to begin in 2026-27

Facilitate a group buy program to offer compost bins to Village
residents.

Mid-Term Actions
Create a program to encourage and facilitate the practical reuse of
waste from private and municipal construction projects.

Long-Term Actions

Near-Term Actions

Water Actions

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
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.
Develop a program or work with existing agencies to assist
residents with purchasing and installing low-flow water fixtures
and replacing water softeners.

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.
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.
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.

Minimize and find alternatives to the use of salt on low traffic
roadways.

Ongoing

Evaluate the Subdivision Ordinance for reductions in required
pavement width for new roads in new subdivisions to reduce the
amount of impervious surface.

Not Begun

Installing low-flow water fixtures in municipal facilities.

Not Begun

Updates to the Municipal Center provide an opportunity for water preservation and
building usage savings.

Incentivize water conservation by increasing water rates for higher
usage during next rate review with PSC.

Not Begun

Not expected to begin in 2026-27

Replace all toilets using > 1.6 gpf in all municipal facilities.

Not Begun

Mid-Term Actions

Install waterless urinals in men's restrooms at all municipal
facilities.
Install rain barrels at all municipal facilities and utilize rainwater
for municipal watering.

Not Begun
Not Begun

Long-Term Actions

Join EPA's WaterSense Program for water utilities.
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.

Updates to the Municipal Center provide an opportunity for water preservation and
building usage savings.
Updates to the Municipal Center provide an opportunity for water preservation and
building usage savings.
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.

Land Use & Development Actions

Status

Staff Comments

Near-Term Actions
Instead of grass lawns, utilize more native landscaping on
municipal properties that are not used for recreation purposes.

Ongoing

Ongoing activity

Require native landscaping in buffer areas around surface water
and wetlands on both public and private property to protect water
quality.

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 200year flood.

Utilize the Outlook Newsletter, or other forms of print and social
media, to annually inform residents about native landscaping.

Ongoing

Ongoing activity

Amend the zoning ordinances to allow for more housing options,
including accessory dwelling units and attached unit housing.

In Progress

Proposed amendments for use regulation for accessory dwelling units, will be
considered as part of the Zoning Code Update in 2026-27.

Review and update Village plans and ordinances to look for
opportunities to utilize land more efficiently, such as reducing
setbacks and minimum lot sizes.

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.

Make progress towards no net annual loss of wetlands or purchase
wetland mitigation credits where impacts to wetlands may not be
avoidable.

Ongoing

Ongoing activity. No wetlands lost or mitigation credits purchased to date.

Identify and inventory priority areas for infill development,
including those eligible for brownfields funding.

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.

Create a second community garden.

In Progress

Included in the planning of the 2025 CORP update.

Amend the zoning ordinances to allow beekeeping in single and
two-family residence districts.

In Progress

This action is expected to be included in the 2025-26 Zoning Code update

Mid-Term Actions

Long-Term Actions

Community Health Actions

Status

Staff Comments

Near-Term Actions
Adopt a Health and Equity in All Policies resolution.

Not Begun

Add additional community service days.

Not Begun

Not expected to begin in 2025-26
Not expected to begin in 2025-26

Build a multi-generational community center.

In Progress

Require tobacco-free and e-cigarette free on all municipal
properties, including parks.

Not Begun

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 expected to begin in 2025-26

Mid-Term Actions
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.

Incorporate community health and wellness considerations when
updating existing plans.

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.

Evaluate multi-family design guidelines related to outdoor spaces
and amenities.

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.

Increase recreation programs through the Village.

Long-Term Actions
Utilize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and active
threat planning to make public spaces, such as recreational space,
crime free.

January

2026 Sustainability Committee Monthly Topic Description
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

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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

January

2027 Sustainability Committee Monthly Topic Description
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

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Sustainability
Committee Website

View the Sustainability Committee webpage – www.oregonwi.gov/sustainability