Town of Dunn

This document outlines the public participation strategy for updating the Town of Dunn's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The plan details various opportunities for community members to provide input, including surveys, a dedicated website, press releases, newsletters, committee meetings, an open house to review the draft plan, written comments, and public hearings. The primary goal is to foster broad community engagement, gather diverse perspectives, and shape a shared vision, priorities, and policies for the town's future land use decisions, culminating in a final public comment opportunity in November 2026.

The Town of Dunn's Parks and Open Space Plan is a strategic document designed to provide recreational opportunities, preserve natural, cultural, and historic resources, and guide community development for present and future generations. The plan aims to develop a unified system of parks and open spaces to enhance human, community, and ecosystem health. Key priorities include protecting surface and groundwater, providing diverse active and passive recreation facilities, promoting educational experiences about natural heritage, and establishing interconnected trail and bikeway systems. It also emphasizes inter-agency cooperation, fiscal responsibility, and community involvement in maintaining and enhancing the town's resources.

This document outlines efforts and analyses for improving flood resiliency within the Yahara River Chain of Lakes. It addresses factors contributing to flooding, such as long-term precipitation records and urban development, and summarizes post-2018 flood mitigation efforts. A key focus is a technical approach involving model performance and detailed dredge scenarios (Phase 3B) for sediment removal. The plan aims to significantly reduce water levels in Lake Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, and Kegonsa, thereby improving overall flood resiliency.