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March 9, 2026 Resource Conservation Commission Meeting Summary

Common Council & City Boards — Monday, March 9, 2026
BodyFitchburg, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council & City Boards
DateMonday, March 9, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:00

Hi, I'm Jeremy Crosby.

0:01

And I'm Nick Bouche.

0:02

We're your host for the program that's all about your city, Talking Pittsburgh.

Speaker 2

0:06

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0:12

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0:12

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Speaker 2

0:23

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0:24

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Speaker 3

0:29

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0:39

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Speaker 4

1:09

Alright, go ahead and call this March 9th RCC meeting to order.

1:15

First item of business.

1:23

Oh, it's Andy.

1:24

Okay.

1:24

Alright.

1:25

Are you already in the time keeper, right?

1:28

Alright.

1:29

Public appearances on agenda items.

1:32

I don't think there are any.

1:33

I think Christina is.

1:34

She's on the agenda.

1:37

So I think we're fine there.

1:40

Approval the minutes.

1:41

Do I have a motion to approve the minutes from the February 9th RCC meeting?

Speaker 5

1:47

I make a motion to approve the February 9th 2026 RC meeting minutes.

Speaker 6

1:52

Comments.

Speaker 4

1:53

Alright, who will second that?

1:56

Any comments?

1:57

Second.

1:58

Just sir.

Speaker 5

1:58

Who's second?

Speaker 4

1:59

Bill.

Speaker 5

2:00

Bill?

Speaker 4

2:01

Okay, thank

Unassigned speaker

2:02

you.

Speaker 4

2:03

Any comments?

2:05

Edits.

2:08

Hearing none.

2:09

All those in favor of the meeting minutes from the February 9th, 2026 RCC meeting, say aye.

2:14

Aye.

2:15

Aye.

2:16

Opposed?

2:17

Aye.

Unassigned speaker

2:17

Yeah, you gotta get a little extra time.

Speaker 4

2:21

Alright.

2:23

Minutes pass.

2:25

Moving on to agenda items.

2:27

So we have new business.

2:29

Item 4A, bilingual environmental conservation fair planning with Christina.

2:36

So I think we've got ourselves back on track.

2:40

Sorry for the delay with the meeting.

2:42

But I don't know if there's anything that you need to introduce with it, Ben, or if we can just let Christina roll with it.

Speaker 6

2:49

Yeah, uh, thanks for coming, Christina.

2:51

Um, I think if if you want to maybe just kind of set the stage here a little bit and and again just kind of go over what the fair is, kind of maybe some of the the vendor the people that'll be doing some tabling there.

3:06

Um, and then we can talk a little bit more then about how the RCC kind of fits into everything.

Speaker 7

3:15

Yeah, absolutely.

3:17

Well, thank you for having us.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Sustainability Tour Planning██████████████████████████████30%
Stormwater Management██████████████14%
Public Engagement██████████10%
Public Infrastructure██████████10%
Public Transportation█████████9%
Waste Management███████7%
Public Works██████6%
Environmental Protection████4%
Procedural██2%
Summary of Proceedings

March 9, 2026 Resource Conservation Commission Meeting Summary

The Resource Conservation Commission (RCC) met on March 9, 2026, to approve minutes, hear a presentation on a bilingual environmental conservation fair, discuss several resolutions, and plan upcoming events. All four resolutions were passed unanimously.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the February 9, 2026 RCC meeting were approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • Bilingual Environmental Conservation Fair: Christina from Wisconsin Nicolatinos presented plans for the fourth annual bilingual environmental conservation fair, the first to be held in Fitchburg. The fair will take place on April 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Hoshi Community Center. It will feature 21 organizations with interactive exhibits, live music (Ken Longquis and the Klimateers, Angela Puerta, and La Follette students), giveaways including tree saplings from the Dane County Tree Board, and a stamp-collection system to encourage attendance. RCC members discussed promotion, staffing a city table in two-hour shifts, and a food vendor selling tacos (subject to city licensing). Environmental concerns (no plastic, plant-based options) were raised. The event is expected to draw 100–150 attendees. RCC agreed to help promote the event via social media and neighborhood outreach.
  • Resolution R-31-26 (2026-2028 Burn Pond Vegetation Management Contract): Approved a three-year contract with Field and Stream for vegetation management at the burn pond/infiltration basin at Richardson Street. Total cost is just under $13,000. The contract addresses reed canary grass regrowth. Passed unanimously.
  • Resolution R-30-26 (2026-2028 Stormwater Utility Vegetation Management Program Contract): Approved a citywide contract covering vegetation management at stormwater basins in Terravessa and about 20 other ponds. Work includes mechanical removal, chemical application (glyphosate), overseeding, and prescribed burns. New basins from Crescent Crossing were added. Passed unanimously.
  • Resolution R-52-26 (Adopting 2025 NR 216 Permit Annual Report): Approved the annual MS4 permit report summarizing activities across six minimum control measures. Key statistics: 509 construction site inspections, 197 written warnings, 1 stop work order; 33 of 78 major outfalls inspected; 103 best management practices inspected (42 requiring maintenance); 281 tons of material removed via street sweeping. Passed unanimously.
  • Resolution R-51-26 (EV Station Site Host Agreement for Charge Up Dane County Grant Program): Approved a site host agreement for Level 2 EV charging stations at McKee Farms Park. The grant covers purchase, installation, and five years of operations and maintenance. Four chargers (one ADA) will use five parking spaces. The city will charge a reasonable rate for electricity; after five years, the city may continue operations at its own cost. Passed unanimously.
  • 2026 RCC Event Planning:
    • Electronics recycling and shred event: Scheduled for April 11, 2026, 8:00 AM–11:00 AM at City Hall campus. Volunteers needed.
    • Waterway cleanups: Planned for April 18, 2026, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM at Duns Marsh (led by Ron), Swan Creek (led by Andy), and Quarry Hill (led by Kim). Ryan will assist at Duns Marsh.
    • Sustainability tour: A hydrogeology walk led by Badger Talks (20-minute talk plus walking tour) is being arranged for late April or early May. Bike tour considered for fall.
    • Green Thursdays: Recap of March 5 event featuring the film "Trees and Other Entanglements" (two hours). Attendance was decent, but future events will target films 60–90 minutes to allow discussion.
    • Fitchburg Star articles: Scheduled for March (Diane), April (Andy), May (Ben), June (Ryan).

Key Outcomes

  • All four resolutions (R-31-26, R-30-26, R-52-26, R-51-26) passed unanimously.
  • RCC members committed to promoting the April 18 environmental fair and staffing a city table.
  • Waterway cleanups set for April 18, 2026, with coordinators assigned.
  • Food scrap collection program update: As of March 1, 2026, 227 registrants, 1,685 gallons collected (estimated 6,300 pounds). New promotional push planned for April.
  • Stormwater assets: $3.4 million added in 2025 from developer contributions and Syene Road improvements.
  • Bike and pedestrian plan completed and published.
  • City exploring Level 3 charging at community center with MGE.
  • Next meeting likely in April 2026.

Meeting Transcript

Hi, I'm Jeremy Crosby. And I'm Nick Bouche. We're your host for the program that's all about your city, Talking Pittsburgh. Every weekday, we pull together the news, events, and information you need to stay on top of what's happening in the city of Pittsburgh. Find Talking Fitzburg on Cable TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and our live stream on the web. Plus, you can find all our headlines and stories on Facebook, YouTube, and our video on demand service. This is your city. Keep up with talking Fitzburg and the issues affecting you and your neighbors. Get connected, Fitchburg. Sign up for Fitchburg Connect, the city's monthly e-newsletter that keeps you informed about all the events, services, and updates that matter to you. Get it in your inbox once a month. Sign up today to get Fitchburg Connect. Alright, go ahead and call this March 9th RCC meeting to order. First item of business. Oh, it's Andy. Okay. Alright. Are you already in the time keeper, right? Alright. Public appearances on agenda items. I don't think there are any. I think Christina is. She's on the agenda. So I think we're fine there. Approval the minutes. Do I have a motion to approve the minutes from the February 9th RCC meeting? I make a motion to approve the February 9th 2026 RC meeting minutes. Comments. Alright, who will second that? Any comments? Second. Just sir. Who's second? Bill. Bill? Okay, thank you. Any comments? Edits. Hearing none. All those in favor of the meeting minutes from the February 9th, 2026 RCC meeting, say aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed? Aye. Yeah, you gotta get a little extra time. Alright. Minutes pass. Moving on to agenda items.

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