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Dane County commission reviews 31 public comments on Chapter 71 ice ordinance, seeks first‑responder input before drafting changes

5555073 · August 6, 2025
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The Dane County Land and Water Resources Commission heard a staff summary of 31 public comments on Chapter 71—Dane County’s ice and inland waters ordinance—and asked staff to seek more input from first responders and municipal officials before asking corporation counsel to draft proposed language changes.

Members of the Dane County Land and Water Resources Commission reviewed public feedback on Chapter 71, the county ordinance governing use of vehicles on ice and inland waters, and discussed next steps but took no formal action to change the ordinance.

A staff summary presented to the commission said the county received 31 comments from residents, several municipalities and one out-of-county recreation organization. Themes included differing views on existing weight and flotation requirements, whether to allow utility task vehicles (UTVs) in addition to…

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