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ENVIRONMENTAL ADDENDUM A Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Alternative I-39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange: ALT C

Total Length of Center Line of Existing Roadway 2.37 miles Length of This Alternative 2.37 miles

1. Date(s) of Public Notice: November 16, 2018, November 29, 2018

2. In (Name of Newspaper): Wisconsin State Journal (see Appendix I)

3. Dates Environmental Assessment made available to public:

From: November 15, 2018

To: January 11, 2019

The following information and materials were sent (see Appendix J):

November 15, 2018: An email was sent to federal, state, and local agencies and municipalities, Native American Tribes, and utilities informing them that a Notice of the Public Hearing and Availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the I-39/90 and US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange project would be published in the Wisconsin State Journal on November 16, 2018. A copy of the notice was provided with the email as well as a link to additional information on the project website.

November 29, 2018: A letter was sent to 211 property owners located within ¼-mile of the project announcing the public hearing and availability of the EA.

November 29, 2018: A letter was sent inviting federal, state, and local agencies and municipalities for a meeting on December 3, 2018 at Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region Office (Madison) at which attendees would have the opportunity to preview a presentation of project information, the preferred alternative identified in the EA, and exhibits that would be on display at the public hearing on December 13, 2018.

November 30, 2018: An electronic invitation was sent to federal, state, and local agencies and municipalities for the meeting on December 3, 2018 at WisDOT SW Region (Madison) in addition to the letter that was sent on November 29, 2018.

In addition to sending the information as noted above, WisDOT used social media and coordinated with the media to provide information about the public hearing and availability of the EA as follows:

November 28, 2018 – WisDOT sent a news release to media outlets in the project area.

December 4, 2018 – WisDOT sent email update to I-39/90 Project email distribution list of more than 4,500 email subscribers.

December 4, 2018 – WisDOT posted the first announcement of the public hearing on the I-39/90 Project Facebook page and the WisDOT Southwest Region Twitter page.

December 11, 2018 – WisDOT posted a second notice about the public hearing on the I-39/90 Project Facebook page.

December 13, 2018 – WisDOT posted the final notice about the public hearing on the I-39/90 Project Facebook page.

December 13, 2018 – WISC (local CBS, Channel 3) and WMTV (local NBC, Channel 15) in Madison interviewed Steven Theisen (WisDOT Communication Manager) at the public hearing. A reporter from the Wisconsin State Journal and McFarland Thistle also attended the hearing. Spectrum News of Wisconsin interviewed John Vesperman (WisDOT Project Chief).

December 14, 2018 – WisDOT posted a news story from WMTV on the coverage from the public hearing on the I-39/90 Project Facebook page.

December 17, 2018 – WisDOT posted a reminder about the public hearing comment period on the I-39/90 Project Facebook page.


January 9, 2019 – WisDOT posted a final reminder about the public hearing comment period on the I-39/90 Project Facebook page.

The EA was available for review at WisDOT Bureau of Technical Services at 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705; WisDOT Southwest Region Office (Madison) at 2101 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704; WisDOT Southwest Region Project Office (Edgerton) at 111 Interstate Boulevard, Edgerton, WI 53534; and E.D. Locke Public Library 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland, WI 53558. The EA was also available on the project website at https://projects.511wi.gov/i-39-90/us1218-beltline/.

4. Public Hearing:

Was not required, explain:

Opportunity was given but no hearing was held.

No requests for a public hearing were received.

Requests for a public hearing were not substantial.

Was held on December 13, 2018

5. Summarize comments from the Public Hearing and Public Notice of Availability. Characterize public support or opposition to the project. Include a summary of the changes to the environmental document and the project resulting from comments (Note: Alternatives proposed by the public and subsequently rejected should be identified and the reasons for rejecting them included):

A public hearing was held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Ho-Chunk Nation Teejop Hocira (Community Recreation Center) located at 4724 Tradewinds Parkway in Madison, Wisconsin from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm during which time the public was able to review displays and other hearing materials, and talk to WisDOT project representatives. A court reporter was available during this time to record the reading of the project statement and to record private testimony. During the traditional style portion of the hearing, a brief project presentation was given and the public was given the opportunity to provide verbal testimony; a second court reporter was on hand to record the presentation that was given starting at 5:00 pm and the public testimony that followed. The hearing transcript is included in the official public hearing record (see Appendix K).

Responses to the Notice of Availability of the Draft EA were received from two municipalities, one agency, and one Tribe. Fifty-one (51) people attended the hearing, during which two individuals provided public verbal testimony. Nineteen (19) members of the public provided written comments.

A copy of the public hearing record is on file at WisDOT Bureau of Technical Services at 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705; WisDOT Southwest Region Project Office (Edgerton) at 111 Interstate Boulevard, Edgerton, WI 53534; and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at 525 Junction Road, Suite 8000, Madison, WI 53717.

5.1 Response to Notice of Availability of the Draft EA (see Appendix L)

City of Madison, Engineering and Planning Departments November 15, 2018 (meeting at city office): A meeting was held with the city of Madison to discuss the preferred alternative for the Beltline Interchange identified in the EA, WisDOT’s decision to provide 2 lanes northbound through the core of the interchange, and the timeline for the construction of the 2 miles of I-39/90 immediately south of the Beltline Interchange.

Dane County Public Works, Solid Waste Division November 19, 2018 (email correspondence): In follow up to the Notice of Availability of the EA, John Welch (Dane County Solid Waste Manager) inquired whether the proposed Beltline Interchange work would alter the entrance of the Rodefeld Landfill or traffic patterns in/out of the landfill. Jennifer Grimes (WisDOT Environmental Coordinator) indicated that there would be no impact to the landfill driveway located along westbound US 12/18. A copy of the proposed Alternative C was also included in the response.

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) November 30, 2018 (email correspondence): In follow up to the Notice of Availability of the EA, Jennifer Grimes (WisDOT Environmental Coordinator) provided an update to DATCP indicating there are no farmland impacts with the proposed project limits. The email also stated that no additional reviews by DATCP are anticipated at this time, but that the agency would remain on the mailing list for future project updates.


Forest County Potawatomi Community, Natural Resources Department December 12, 2018 (email correspondence): In follow up to an invitation to the local officials meeting and public hearing sent by WisDOT to the agencies and municipalities, Michael LaRonge (Tribal Historic Preservation Officer) indicated that based on the information provided about the project activities, it appears that the project is unlikely to have an impact on historic properties. Therefore, the Tribal Historic Preservation Office, on behalf of the Tribe, provided concurrence with the State Historical Preservation Office’s finding of no historic properties affected on the condition that in the event that human remains or archaeological materials are exposed, work must halt and the Tribe must be included in any consultation concerning treatment and disposition of the find if possible prior to removal.

City of Madison, Mayor January 10, 2019 (letter correspondence, response requested): In response to the Notice of Availability of the EA, Paul Soglin (Mayor), on behalf of the city of Madison, formally provided his support of the project’s focus on ensuring safety of the motoring public using the Beltline Interchange and roadways surrounding it. The letter goes on to say that the current design is cost-effective, improves traffic flow for the various movements through the interchange, and helps to alleviate safety issues for traffic utilizing the I-39/90 travel lanes and interchange ramps. The City also provided their concurrence with the decision to provide 2 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange. The City requested a response providing confirmation that the new northbound structures would be constructed in a manner that would allow for the addition of a future third lane. The letter also included comments regarding the adjacent US 12/18 Freeway Conversion Study (WisDOT ID 3080-10-01) completed in 2016 and requested that WisDOT reconvene a meeting with the stakeholders of this study in the near future to evaluate and discuss a timeline for implementing various roadway and safety improvements.

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5 February 7, 2019 (letter correspondence): In response to the Notice of Availability of the EA, the EPA provided comments pertaining to four specific areas. For stormwater management, the EPA encourages using the volume associated with a 500-year flood event to calculate the amount of stormwater retention needed to adequately protect the public from future large flood events. For air quality strategies, it was asked that consideration be given to implementing an anti-idle policy for vehicles and heavy equipment during construction. For pollinators, the EPA urged consideration for creating habitat in the project area for a diverse array of pollinators, including other bee species, butterflies, and birds. For wildlife and pedestrians, the installation of strategically-located crossings were recommended to allow easy, safe access to the east and south sides of the Beltline Interchange.

City of Madison, Director of Transportation March 17, 2019 (letter correspondence): In response to the Notice of Availability of the EA, Tom Lynch (Director of Transportation), on behalf of the city of Madison, provided additional comments on issues surrounding the Beltline Interchange and requested grade-separated improvements at the US 12/18 at-grade intersections with Millpond Road and/or County AB. Response letters were sent from both WisDOT and FHWA to Mr. Lynch.

5.2 Public Hearing – Testimony and Public Comments and Responses (see Appendix M)

The following is a summary of the Public Verbal Testimony provided at the public hearing held on December 13, 2018.

1. Matt Schuenke (representing himself) December 13, 2018 (public verbal testimony): Mr. Schuenke indicated at the start of his testimony that he is the Administrator for the Village of McFarland, and that while his views are his own, he believes the Village Board would agree with his statement. He feels that what is included in the environmental document is not inclusive of the environment in which the Beltline Interchange exists, and that additional area should have been studied (Stoughton Road, County AB intersection). He did comment that the presentation was helpful in explaining how the preferred alternative came to be, but does not agree with the decision to provide 2 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange. Mr. Schuenke also stated that a letter was sent to WisDOT from the Ho-Chunk Nation, City of Madison, and Village of McFarland expressing their concerns that has gone unanswered.

2. Carly Lincoln (representing the Ho-Chunk Nation) December 13, 2018 (public verbal testimony): Ms. Lincoln spoke on behalf of the Ho-Chunk Nation and indicated that they have concerns with the safety, public access, and the impact of the project on economic development. The proposed development of land owned by the Nation in the area of Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison (SE quadrant) will result in an increase in traffic volume, so it is pertinent that the safety and access issues be addressed now.

The following is a summary of responses received from the public by filling out a comment form via the project website. A copy of the full completed comment form and response (when requested) provided by WisDOT project staff is included in Appendix M.


1. Mr. Gary Jacobson (Edgerton, Wisconsin) December 4, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Jacobson commented that based on his personal experience driving through the Beltline Interchange on a daily basis and witnessing the high volume of traffic merging from the Beltline onto northbound I-39/90, he is in agreement with WisDOT’s decision to provide 2 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange.

2. Mr. Bob Feggestad (Edgerton, Wisconsin) December 5, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Feggestad commented that the video on Facebook provided a great explanation of WisDOT’s decision to provide 2 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and is agreement with the approach.

3. Ms. Disa Patel (Janesville, Wisconsin) December 5, 2018 (project website comment form): Ms. Patel commented that the video on Facebook provided a great explanation of WisDOT’s decision to provide 2 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and is agreement with the approach. She also commented on the need for additional signage, which will be improved with the proposed project.

4. Mr. Joshua Slomski (Madison, Wisconsin) December 6, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Slomski indicated his concern with the proposed design providing 2 lanes rather than 3 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and would like to see all left-side exit ramps removed.

5. Mr. Jerry Schippa (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin) December 13, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Schippa commented that he is in agreement with WisDOT’s decision to provide 2 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and would like to see the left-side exit ramps along the interstate be removed. He also believes that future expansion should be scaled back as much as possible.

6. Mr. William Barlow (Waunakee, Wisconsin) 7. December 14, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Barlow indicated his concern with the proposed design

providing 2 lanes rather than 3 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange, had questions regarding the cost of the project, and feels it would be more cost effective to build 3 lanes now than in the future.

8. Mr. Rex Hinrichs (Fitchburg, Wisconsin) December 14, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Hinrichs indicated his concern with the proposed design providing 2 lanes rather than 3 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and his support for the change from a left-side to a right side exit for the northbound ramp to the westbound Beltline. He also stated that safety should be first consideration as congestion will only worsen.

9. Mr. Josh Bass (Lodi, Wisconsin) December 14, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Bass indicated his concern with the proposed design providing 2 lanes rather than 3 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange.

10. Mr. Edward Kuharski (Madison, Wisconsin) December 14, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Kuharski indicated he feels that the proposed Beltline Interchange project is not needed and the money could be better used elsewhere, particularly for better accommodation of multi-modal transportation.

11. Ms. Brenda Larson (Janesville, Wisconsin) December 14, 2018 (project website comment form): Ms. Larson indicated her concern with the proposed design providing 2 lanes rather than 3 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and her support for the change from a left-side to a right side exit for the northbound ramp to the westbound Beltline. She also stated that a law should be enacted to keep semis in the right lane unless passing.

12. Mr. Frank Signorile (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin) December 14, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Signorile indicated his concern with the proposed design providing 2 lanes rather than 3 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and feels it would be more cost effective to build 3 lanes now than in the future.

13. Mr. Dan Sippola (Fitchburg, Wisconsin) December 14, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Sippola indicated his concern with the proposed design providing 2 lanes rather than 3 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and stated that while it would cost more now, it will be more expensive to provide a third lane in the future.


14. Mr. Colin Stuart (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) December 15, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Stuart commented that he is in agreement with WisDOT’s proposed improvements for the Beltline Interchange and supports converting left-side exit ramps to right-side.

15. Mr. Michael Leitinger (Madison, Wisconsin) December 17, 2018 (project website comment form): Mr. Leitinger commented that overall the changes being made with the project are good. He would like to see an improvement to the angle at which the US 12/18 on-ramp merges with northbound I-39/90, citing that it feels too sharp.

16. Mr. Max Vrany (Madison, Wisconsin) December 26, 2018 (project website comment form, response requested): Mr. Vrany indicated he would like to see 3 lanes carried northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and would like to see all left-side exit ramps removed. He also expressed concerns that the project is not meeting modern design standards for freeway interchange design and would like all of the ramps to have 55 mile per hour design speeds. Mr. Vrany also stated that the project should be built to last 50 years or more. On January 25, 2019, Mark Vesperman (WisDOT Project Manager) provided additional project information via email to Mr. Vrany.

17. Ms. Katie Hollinger (McFarland, Wisconsin) January 4, 2019 (project website comment form): Ms. Hollinger indicated her concern with US 12/18 at-grade intersection with County AB located approximately 1 mile east of the Beltline Interchange.

18. Mr. Tom Lybeck (McFarland, Wisconsin) January 6, 2019 (project website comment form): Mr. Lybeck commented that the video provided a great explanation of WisDOT’s decision to provide 2 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange and is agreement with the approach. He also thinks using the electronic message signs to alert drivers of the approaching merge would be useful as well as using social media to educate the public.

19. Mr. Matt Friedhoff (Janesville, Wisconsin) January 9, 2019 (project website comment form, response requested): Mr. Friedhoff indicated his concern with the proposed design providing 2 lanes rather than 3 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange. He also had questions regarding the improvements being made with the project to and from the Beltline to the interstate. On January 25, 2019, Mark Vesperman (WisDOT Project Manager) provided additional project information via email to Mr. Friedhoff.

20. Mr. Jaren Arensdorf (Janesville, Wisconsin) January 15, 2019 (project website comment form, response requested): Mr. Arensdorf indicated his concern with the proposed design providing 2 lanes rather than 3 lanes northbound through the core of the Beltline Interchange. On January 25, 2019, Mark Vesperman (WisDOT Project Manager) provided additional project information via email to Mr. Aresnsdorf.

6. Describe selected alternative:

Selected alternative is the same as that described on form DT2094, Environmental Evaluation of Facilities Development Actions.

Alternative C includes a two-lane northbound cross section (Alternative A) and three-lane southbound cross section (Alternative B) along I-39/90 through the core of the Beltline Interchange. Northbound I 39/90 is shifted approximately 400 feet west through the core of the interchange with the roadway reconstructed to more closely align with southbound I-39/90. Southbound I-39/90 will remain in place and be widened to the inside to allow a third lane through the core of the interchange.

In addition to the I-39/90 mainline improvements, Alternative C includes the following:

1. The northbound I-39/90 to westbound US 12/18 exit ramp is be reconstructed as a right-side exit and combined with the exit to eastbound US 12/18.

2. The addition of a dedicated exit-only lane to southbound I-39/90 near the exit ramp to westbound US 12/18.

3. Increased length of the acceleration lane at the southbound I-39/90 ramp merge with eastbound US 12/18.

4. The addition of an acceleration lane for the westbound US 12/18 ramp at the merge with the eastbound US 12/18 ramp to northbound I-39/90.

5. The roadway subgrade along the inside median of northbound I-39/90 between westbound US 12/18 and Femrite Drive will be constructed to accommodate a future expansion the roadway.


6. The structures along northbound I-39/90 over the northbound I 39/90 exit ramp to westbound US 12/18 and Femrite Drive will be constructed full width to accommodate a third median lane in the future.

The project extends south of eastbound US 12/18 for approximately 3,400 feet south to Agriculture Ditch #4. This proposed section of roadway provides six lanes along I-39/90 with a concrete median barrier and is compatible with the I-39/90 Expansion Project from south of the Beltline Interchange to the Illinois State Line.

Revisions since Environmental Assessment Approval

Three revisions are being made to the Environmental Assessment (EA) since it was signed on November 13, 2018. Pages that have been revised in the EA/FONSI are identified in the text below and called out with highlights in the document. The page numbers below indicate the pages in the EA where the original information is found.

Page 12 of 54, Basic Sheet 3 – Purpose and Need; Safety The crash statistics reported in this document use the 5-year period from 2011 through 2015. More recent crash data has been reviewed for the 2013-2017 period and has been found to be consistent with the main safety conclusions within this document. In agreement with FHWA, WisDOT will use the updated crash data from the 2013-2017 period in the Design Study Report that is approved prior to the start of final design. The updated crash statistics were presented to FHWA on January 23, 2019 and summarized in a memo entitled WisDOT ID 1007-10-02: I-39/90 at US 12/18 Beltline Interchange Safety Analysis – 2013-2017 Update, which is located in the project file and is available for review upon request.

Page 27 of 54, Basic Sheet 3 – Summary of Alternatives; Alternative C – Alternative Refinements Two sub-options were considered with regards to how lanes could be developed along southbound I-39/90 prior to the exit ramp to westbound US 12/18. A decision has been made to develop one lane along the outside of southbound I-39/90 as an exit lane to westbound US 12/18 and one lane to the inside along the median southbound through the core of the interchange. Information supporting this decision was presented to FHWA on October 18, 2018 and is summarized in a memo entitled WisDOT ID 1007-10-02: I-39/90 at US 12/18 Interchange Preferred Alternative Refinement – Southbound I-39/90 Lane Development, which is located in the project file and is available for review upon request.

Page 45 of 54, Basic Sheet 8 – Environmental Commitments; B-7 Tribal Coordination/Consultation A commitment has been added to the project that will require the contractor to contact the Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Labor to provide them with information on hiring procedures and future employment opportunities, and to gather information on the tribal work force. The contractor will also be required to conduct a Tribal Coordination Meeting with Tribal officials and leaders, and to notify and invite the Department Statewide Tribal Liaison to the meeting. The prime contractor and all subcontractors will be required to attend the meeting. Upon completion of the project, the contractor will be required to submit documentation summarizing communications regarding job opportunities throughout the life of the contract.

This commitment will be incorporated into the project special provisions by the designer with oversight by the WisDOT Environmental Coordinator, and implemented in the field by the contractor with oversight by the WisDOT Construction Engineer.

Selected alternative is different from that described on form DT2094, Environmental Evaluation of Facilities Development Actions. Explain changes and why another alternative was selected.

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The purpose of the I-39/90 and US 12/18 interchange project is to accommodate I-39/90 traffic levels with a focus on safety issues that affect interstate travel through the US 12/18 interchange. This project will consider improvements to high priority safety needs within the interchange’s safety area of influence as supported by cost-effective benefits, with an emphasis on safety needs that are expected to impact I-39/90. Table 3 identifies the merge, diverge, and freeway segments located along I-39/90 where crashes will have a direct impact on interstate operations. Also identified are ramp segments that are expected to have an indirect impact on interstate operations. Crashes along these exit ramps may potentially cause backups onto the interstate.

Table 3 - Crash Locations that Impact I-39/90

Segment Crash Rating

Direct Impact

Segment 1: I-39/90 NB from County AB to BIC Segment Severe

Segment 2: I-39/90 NB to US 12/18 EB Diverge Severe

Segment 3: I-39/90 NB to US 12/18 WB Diverge Extreme

Segment 4: US 12/18 to I-39/90 NB Merge Extreme

Segment 5: I-39/90 NB from BIC to Milwaukee Street Acceptable

Segment 6: I-39/90 SB from Milwaukee Street to BIC Acceptable

Segment 7: I-39/90 SB to US 12/18 WB Diverge Extreme

Segment 8: US 12/18 WB to I-39/90 SB Merge Marginal

Segment 9: I-39/90 SB to US 12/18 EB Diverge Marginal

Segment 10: US 12/18 EB to I-39/90 SB Merge Acceptable

Segment 11: I-39/90 SB from BIC to County AB Segment Poor

Indirect Impact

Segment 20: I-39/90 SB Ramp to US 12/18 WB Segment No Comparable

Rate

Segment 22: I-39/90 SB Ramp to US 12/18 EB Segment No Comparable

Rate

Segment 24: I-39/90 NB Ramp to US 12/18 EB Segment No Comparable

Rate

The following locations with a safety rating of “poor” or worse will not be addressed by the improvements within the range of alternatives for this project. Improvements at these locations are outside the scope of this project since the locations are not along I-39/90 nor are they along an exit ramp within the Beltline Interchange that could potentially cause backups onto the interstate.

Segment 12: US 12/18 EB to I-39/90 SB Diverge Segment 17: US 12/18 WB to I-39/90 SB Diverge Segment 26: US 12/18 EB from BIC to 1,000 feet west of County AB Segment 27: US 12/18 WB from 1,000 feet west of County AB to Beltline Interchange

The crash statistics reported in this document use the 5-year period from 2011 through 2015. More recent crash data has been reviewed for the 2013-2017 period and has been found to be consistent with the main safety conclusions within this document. In agreement with FHWA, WisDOT will use the updated crash data from the 2013-2017 period in the Design Study Report that is approved prior to the start of final design. The updated crash statistics were presented to FHWA on January 23, 2019 and summarized in a memo entitled WisDOT ID 1007-10-02: I-39/90 at US 12/18 Beltline Interchange Safety Analysis – 2013-2017 Update, which is located in the project file and is available for review upon request. Traffic and Operations Traffic volumes through the US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange have increased over time with changes in land use, economic development and increases in population. Traffic forecasts for the Beltline interchange project are based on how traffic has grown in the past, as well as how future land use plans will affect traffic in the future. Local municipalities develop future land use plans that describe their long-term expectations regarding how urban and rural

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Southbound I-39/90 The expected safety impact for southbound I-39/90 is a reduction of 23 crashes for the three-lane option and a reduction of zero crashes for the two-lane option, suggesting that the three-lane option would be expected to experience fewer crashes than the two-lane option, independent of other safety improvements included with the alternatives. With respect to traffic operations along southbound I-39/90 through the core of the Beltline Interchange, the two-lane option is expected to operate at LOS ‘D’ in the design year of 2040 without consideration of outside congestion, while the three-lane option is expected to operate at LOS ‘C’. Providing three lanes southbound will result in higher environmental impact and cost, however, it is preferred due to the potential for crash reduction and improved level of service. Alternative Refinements Two locations have been identified within the Beltline Interchange that, as part of the refinements to Alternative C, could have the potential to further improve safety and/or operations. The evaluation is independent of the Range of Alternatives screening process and the alternative refinements do not preclude or favor one alternative over another. Southbound I-39/90 Ramp Diverge to Westbound US 12/18: Sub-options under consideration for the southbound I-39/90 ramp diverge to westbound US 12/18 include maintaining the ramp diverge immediately adjacent to the southbound lanes of I-39/90 versus providing a 4-foot buffer between the ramp lanes and southbound mainline. Southbound I-39/90 Lane Development Prior to the Exit Ramp to Westbound US 12/18: Sub-options under consideration for how lanes are developed along southbound I-39/90 prior to the exit ramp to westbound US 12/18 include the addition of two “exit only” lanes along the outside of southbound I-39/90 to westbound US 12/18; and the addition of one lane along the outside of southbound I-39/90 as an exit lane to westbound US 12/18 and one lane to the inside along the median southbound through the core of the interchange. Two sub-options were considered with regards to how lanes could be developed along southbound I-39/90 prior to the exit ramp to westbound US 12/18 which included the addition of two “exit only” lanes along the outside of southbound I-39/90 to westbound US 12/18; and the addition of one lane along the outside of southbound I-39/90 as an exit lane to westbound US 12/18 and one lane to the inside along the median southbound through the core of the interchange. A decision has been made to develop one lane along the outside and one lane to the inside. Information supporting this decision was presented to FHWA on October 18, 2018 and is summarized in a memo entitled WisDOT ID 1007-10-02: I-39/90 at US 12/18 Interchange Preferred Alternative Refinement – Southbound I-39/90 Lane Development, which is located in the project file and is available for review upon request. The following is a list of technical memos and reports completed for the Beltline Interchange during the alternatives development process. These reports are located in the project file and available for review upon request.

WisDOT ID 1007-10-02: I-39/90 at US 12/18 Interchange – Design Year 2040 Traffic Volume Development: This memo serves as a summary of the process used to identify base year traffic volumes and develop design year volumes (memo dated September 15, 2017; WisDOT Traffic Forecasting Section concurrence September 19, 2017).

WisDOT ID 1007-10-02: I-39/90 at US 12/18 Interchange – Beltline Interchange Safety Analysis: This memo identifies safety concerns within the influence area of the Beltline Interchange by analyzing the historic crash rates and patterns (memo dated October 20, 2017; FHWA concurrence March 13, 2018).

WisDOT ID 1007-10-02: I-39/90 at US 12/18 Interchange – Crash Prediction for Major Design Concept Differentiators: This memo summarizes the impact that the Beltline Interchange design concepts are expected to have on safety (memo dated April 5, 2018; FHWA concurrence April 20, 2018).

WisDOT ID 1007-10-02: I-39/90 at US 12/18 Interchange – Improvement Concepts Pre-Screening Memo: This memo is a summary of the pre-screening process, its findings and provides a recommendation of the improvement concepts that should be considered for dismissal and those that should be carried forward for further evaluation as the Range of Alternatives (memo dated May 1, 2018; FHWA concurrence May 11, 2018).

WisDOT ID 1007-10-02: I-39/90 at US 12/18 Interchange – Cost Estimate Review: This report is a summary of an unbiased risk-based review and the verification of the accuracy and reasonableness of the cost estimate and schedule to complete the project. The report includes a probability range for the cost estimate that represents the project's current level of design20 (final report from FHWA dated July 26, 2018; see Appendix A – Cost Estimate Review Summary).

20 USDOT Federal Highway Administration, Major Projects, Cost Estimating Process

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/majorprojects/cost_estimating/process.cfm

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ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS (continued) DT2094

BASIC SHEET 8 – ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS

Attach a copy of this page to the design study report and the PS&E submittal package.

Factor Sheet Commitment (If none, include “No special or supplemental commitments required.”)

A-1 General Economics No special or supplemental commitments required.

A-2 Business No special or supplemental commitments required.

A-3 Agriculture No special or supplemental commitments required.

B-1 Community or Residential No special or supplemental commitments required.

B-2 Indirect Effects No special or supplemental commitments required.

B-3 Cumulative Effects No special or supplemental commitments required.

B-4 Environmental Justice No special or supplemental commitments required.

B-5 Historic Resources

Yahara Hills Golf Course, a property eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and Yahara Hills Open Space (West), both Section 4(f) resources, are located along the northernmost 4,400 feet of the I-39/90 Corridor Expansion Project to the south of the Beltline Interchange. WisDOT will replace the box culvert at Agriculture Ditch #4 under the expansion project to the south (WisDOT ID 1007-12-75), prior to construction of the Beltline Interchange.

Orange construction fencing will be placed along the historic boundary to serve as a visual aid for construction equipment operators to limit work within the limits of the right-of-way and permanent/temporary easements.

These commitments will be incorporated into the design plans and special provisions by the designer with oversight by the WisDOT Environmental Coordinator, and implemented in the field by the contractor with oversight by the WisDOT Construction Engineer.

B-6 Archaeological/Burial Sites No special or supplemental commitments required.

B-7 Tribal Coordination/ Consultation

No special or supplemental commitments required. The contractor will be required to contact the Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Labor and provide them with information on hiring procedures and future employment opportunities, and to gather information on the tribal work force. The contractor will also be required to conduct a Tribal Coordination Meeting with Tribal officials and leaders, and to notify and invite the Department Statewide Tribal Liaison to the meeting. The prime contractor and all subcontractors will be required to attend the meeting. Upon completion of the project, the contractor will be required to submit documentation summarizing communications regarding job opportunities throughout the life of the contract.

This commitment will be incorporated into the project special provisions by the designer with oversight by the WisDOT Environmental Coordinator, and implemented in the field by the contractor with oversight by the WisDOT Construction Engineer.

B-8 Section 4(f) and 6(f) or Other Unique Areas

Yahara Hills Golf Course and Yahara Hills Open Space (West) are located along the northernmost 4,400 feet of the I-39/90 Expansion Project to the south of the Beltline Interchange, and qualify for protection under Section 4(f).

A Finding of de minimis Impact on Parks, Recreation Areas and Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges was prepared for the golf course property and approved by FHWA on 10/3/2018 under a previous design project (I-39/90 North Segment, WisDOT ID 1007-10-01) and included in a Letter to File under the EA Re-Evaluation and Supplementation (I-39/90 Corridor Expansion, WisDOT ID 1001-10-02; FHWA concurrence 10/17/2018). A Temporary Limited Easement (TLE) will be needed during construction of the corridor expansion project to the south for minor grading, tree removal, and the replacement of the box culvert at Agriculture Ditch #4. A Permanent Limited Easement (PLE) will be acquired with the expansion project to the south from the city of Madison for future maintenance of the box culvert and drainage ditch.

Appendix I

Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment - Publications

Wisconsin State Journal Friday, November 16, 2018 ● D3

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STATE OF WISCONSINDANE COUNTY

NOTICE OF CLAIMS DEADLINEIN THE MATTER OF THE RICHARD R. SCHOENMANNREVOCABLE TRUSTRichard R. Schoenmann whose post office address was 405 Crocker Street, Mazom-anie, Wisconsin 53560, died on October 06, 2018. Pursuant to s.701.065 of the Wisconsin Statutes,PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the deadline for filing claims for payment of the debts of Richard R. Schoenmann, deceased, with the trustee of the above trust is on or be-fore four (4) months from the date this No-tice first appears on November 02, 2018. The name and address of the trustee is:Scott SchoenmannTrustee of the Richard R. Schoenmann Revocable Trustc/o KOECK KIRK & GRAVES634 Water St. - P.O. Box 9Prairie du Sac, WI 53578(608) 643-2456Dated this 30th day of October, 2018/s/ Scott Schoenmann, Trustee

PUB. WSJ: November 02, 09, and 16, 2018

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STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY

Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline

For Filing Claims(Informal Administration)

Case No.18PR806IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFBrian William TorvikPLEASE TAKE NOTICE:1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 23, 1970 and date of death October 11, 2018 was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 25 Yarrow Circle, Madison, WI 53719.3. The application will be heard at theDane County Courthouse, Madison, Wis-consin, Room 2000, before the presiding court official, Probate Registrar, on De-cember 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 8, 2019.5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-266-4311 TTY 711 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

/s/ Electronically signed by Danell Behrens

Danell BehrensNovemer 2, 2018

Deputy Probate RegistrarAtty. Walter R. StewartW.R. Stewart & Associates110 E. Main St. Suite 813Madison, WI 53703608-256-7902Bar Number 1009649PUB. WSJ: November 9, 16 and 23, 2018

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Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for

Special Administration(Formal Administration)

Case No. 18PR805IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFBrian William TorvikA Petition for Appointment of a Special Ad-ministrator was filed. THE COURT FINDS:The decedent, with date of birth July 23, 1970 and date of death October 11, 2018 was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 25 Yarrow Cir, Madison, WI 53719.THE COURT ORDERS:1. The petition be heard at the DaneCounty Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton St., Madison, Wisconsin, Room 2000, before presiding Court official on December 4, 2018 at 11:00a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.2. Publication of this notice is notice toany interested persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to particiapte in the court process, please call 266-4311 TTY 711 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not pro-vide transportation.

BY THE COURT:/s/ Electronically signed by Danell

BehrensDanell Behrens

Deputy Probate RegistrarNovember 2, 2018

W.R. Stewart & Associates, S.C.Walter R. Stewart110 E Main St., Suite 813Madison, WI 53703608-256-7902 Bar No 1009649PUB. WSJ: November 9, 16 and 23, 2018

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Notice and Order forName Change Hearing

Case No. 18CV2859IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OFEmry James PintarroBy (petitioner) Kaelynn Anse VandersliceNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above:From: Emry James PintarroTo: Emry James VandersliceBirth Certificate: Emry James PintarroIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Dane County, State of Wisconsin:

Judge’s Name: Stephen EhlkePlace: 215 S. Hamilton St.

Courtroom 7DMadison, WI 53703

Date: December 10, 2018Time: 2:00 pm

If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-266-4311 at least ten working days prior to the sched-uled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT:/s/ Stephen Ehlke

Circuit Court JudgeDecember 10, 2018


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PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WITH RESPECT TO NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,000

PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY EDUCATIONAL REVENUE BONDS

(PIEDMONT COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL)

SERIES 2019Notice is hereby given that on December 5, 2018, a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations related thereto will be held by the Public Finance Authority (the “Authority”) with respect to the pro-posed issuance by the Authority of its Educational Revenue Bonds (Piedmont Community Charter School), Series 2019 (the “Bonds”), in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000. The hearing will commence at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, and will be held at the offices of WCA Services, Inc. at 22 East Mifflin Street, Suite 900, Madison, Wisconsin 53703. The Bonds are expected to be issued pur-suant to Section 66.0304 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, by the Authority, a commission organized under and pursu-ant to the provisions of Sections 66.0301, 66.0303 and 66.0304 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds will be loaned to Piedmont Community Charter School (the “Borrower”) and used by the Borrow-er to (1) refinance two loans from Branch Banking & Trust Company, currently out-standing in the aggregate principal amount of $5,237,753, the proceeds of which were used by the Borrower to refinance the acquisition, renovation and equipping of existing facilities located on the Borrow-er’s Secondary School Campus, located at 2970 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 28056 and the acquisition, renovation and equipping of the existing facilities, including installation of a new HVAC system, located on the Borrower’s Elementary School Campus, consisting of buildings located at 119 East 2nd Av-enue, 110 East 3rd Avenue, and 316 S. Marietta Street, all in Gastonia, North Car-olina 28052 (collectively, the “Refinanced Projects”), (2) finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of (a) a high school building and related facilities on a new High School Campus to be locat-ed at 2540 Robinwood Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 28056 and consisting of a two-story, approximately 70,000 square feet facility including thirty classrooms, a resource area, collaboration rooms, audi-torium, gymnasium, and associated sup-port spaces and (b) additional renovations and improvements to the Borrower’s Ele-mentary School Campus and Secondary School Campus (together with the Refi-nanced Projects, the “Projects”), (3) fund a deposit to debt service reserve fund for the Bonds, (4) pay a portion of interest costs during construction of the Projects and for a limited period thereafter and (5) pay cer-tain costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The Projects will be owned and operated by the Borrower. The Bonds will be special limited obliga-tions of the Authority payable solely from the loan repayments to be made by the Borrower to the Authority, and certain funds and accounts established by the documents under which the Bonds will be issued. The hearing will provide a reasonable op-portunity to be heard for persons wishing to express their views on the merits of the Projects, their locations, the issuance of the Bonds or related matters. Oral com-ments will be limited to 10 minutes per speaker. A person wishing to speak at the hearing will be asked to provide his or her name, address and the person(s) or entity(ies) he or she represents, if any, prior to speaking. Written comments will be accepted by WCA Services, Inc. at 22 East Mifflin Street, Suite 900, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, but must be received by the close of the hearing. Any persons needing special accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act should call (888) 508-7188 not later than 24 hours prior to the time and date of the hearing.

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PUBLIC NOTICEFEMA–4402–DR–WI

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse el-igible applicants for eligible repair and replacement costs for facilities damaged by severe storms, tornadoes, straight line winds, flooding and landslides during the period of August 17 to September 14, 2018. This notice applies to the Public As-sistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), and Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) pro-grams implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5207.Under a major disaster declaration (FEMA–4402–DR–WI) signed by the President on October 18, 2018, the fol-lowing counties have been designated as adversely affected by the disaster and thus eligible for PA: Adams, Crawford, Dane, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Iron, Juneau, La Crosse, Marquette, Monroe, Ozaukee, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon Counties. The following counties are eligible for IA: Crawford, Dane, Juneau, La Crosse, Marquette, Monroe, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon Counties. Additional counties may be designated at a later date. All counties in the State of Wisconsin are eligible for HMGP funding.This public notice concerns activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or affecting wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain, and criti-cal actions within the 500-year floodplain. Such activities may adversely affect the historic property, floodplain or wetland, or may result in continuing vulnerability to flood damage. For other activities, sub-sequent public notices will be published if necessary, as more specific information becomes available.Presidential Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 require that all federal actions in or affecting the floodplain or wetlands be reviewed for opportunities to relocate, and evaluated for social, economic, historical, environmental, legal and safety consider-ations. Where there is no opportunity to relocate, FEMA is required to undertake a detailed review to determine what meas-ures can be taken to minimize future dam-ages. The public is invited to participate in the process of identifying alternatives and analyzing their impacts through this notification.FEMA has determined that for certain types of facilities there are normally no al-ternatives to restoration in the floodplain/wetland. These are facilities that meet all of the following criteria: 1) FEMA’s es-timate of the cost of repairs is less than 50-percent of the cost to replace the en-tire facility, and is less than $100,000; 2) the facility is not located in a floodway; 3) the facility has not sustained major struc-tural damage in a previous presidentially declared flooding disaster or emergency; and 4) the facility is not critical (e.g., the facility is not a hospital, generating plant, emergency operations center, or a facility that contains dangerous materials). FEMA intends toprovide assistance for the restoration of these facilities to their pre-disaster condi-tion, except that certain measures to miti-gate the effects of future flooding or other hazards may be included in the work. For example, a bridge or culvert restoration may include a larger waterway opening to decrease the risk of future washouts.For routine activities, this will be the only public notice provided. Other activities and those involving facilities that do not meet the four criteria are required to undergo more detailed review, including study of alternate locations. Subsequent public notices regarding such projects will be published if necessary, as more specific information becomes available.In many cases, an applicant may have started facility restoration before federal involvement. Even if the facility must un-dergo detailed review and analysis of al-ternate locations, FEMA will fund eligible restoration at the original location if the fa-cility is functionally dependent on its flood-plain location (e.g., bridges and piers), or the project facilitates an open space use, or the facility is an integral part of a larger network that is impractical or une-conomical to relocate, such as a road. In such cases, FEMA must also examine the possible effects of not restoring the facility, minimize floodplain/wetland impacts, and determine both that an overriding public need for the facility clearly outweighs the Executive Order requirements to avoid the floodplain/wetland, and that thesite is the only practicable alternative. State of Wisconsin and local officials will confirm to FEMA that proposed actions comply with all applicable state and local floodplain management and wetland pro-tection requirements.FEMA also intends to provide HMGP fund-ing to the State of Wisconsin to mitigate future disaster damages. These projects may include construction of new facilities, modification of existing, undamaged fa-cilities, relocation of facilities out of flood-plains, demolition of structures, or other types of projects to mitigate future disaster damages. In the course of developing pro-ject proposals, subsequent public notices will be published if necessary, as more specific information becomes available.The National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to take into ac-count the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Those actions or activi-ties affecting buildings, structures, districts or objects fifty (50) years or older or that affect archeological sites or undisturbed ground will require further review to de-termine if the property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (Register). If the property is determined to be eligible for the Register, and FEMA’s undertaking will adversely affect it, FEMA will provide additional public notices. For historic properties not adversely affected by FEMA’s undertaking, this will be the only public notice.As noted, this may be the only public no-tice regarding the above-described actions under the PA, IA, and HMGP programs. Interested persons may obtain information about these actions or a specific project by writing to the Federal Emergency Man-agement Agency, Joint Field Office, 536 S. Clark Street, Sixth Floor, Chicago, IL 60605, or by calling 312-408-5500. Com-ments should be sent in writing to Steven W. Johnson, Federal Coordinating Officer, at the above address.

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Publication Summons And Notice

(Small Claims)Case No. 18SC7952

Plaintiff(s)Capital ONe Bank (USA), N.A. c/o Messerli & Kramer P.A.3033 Campus Drive Suite 250Plymouth, MN 55441

vsDefendant(s)Nancy Bittner208 Crocker St Apt 1Mazomanie, WI 53560 9201If you require reasonable accommoda-tion due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-266-4311 at lease 10 working days prior to the sched-uled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Publication Summons and Notice

of FilingTO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S)You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court:

Dane County CourthouseTelephone Number of Clerk of Court:

608-266-4311Courtoom/Room Number: 1000

Address: 215 S. Hamilton StMadison, WI 53703-3285

on the following date and timeDate: December 05, 2018

Time: 9:00a.m.If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estae you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.You may have the option to Answer with-out appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plain-tiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the tele-phone number above to detemine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county./s/ Gina C. ZiegelbauerGina C. ZiegelbauerNovember 09, 2018Messerli & Kramer PA3033 Camus Drive, Suite 250Plymouth, MN 55441763-548-7900



AmendedNotice to Creditors

(Informal Administration)Case No. 2018PR660

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFPatrick A. NowlinDeceased.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed.2. The decedent, with date of birth12/10/1947 and date of death 10/9/2017 was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 632 N. Monroe Street, Stoughton, WI 53589.3. All interested persons waived notice.4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 8, 2019.5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.

/s/ Electronically signed by Danell Behrens

Danell BehrensDeputy Probate Registrar

November 07, 2018Atty: Eric D. Christoffersen1651 John Q. Hammons Drive, Suite 201Middleton, WI 53562608-662-0440

PUB. WSJ: November 16, 23 and 30, 2018

#3701802 WNAXLPCloud 1 is filing an FCC ASR Form 854 for a new guyed tower located on Coun-ty Road S, Holmen, WI 54636, La Crosse County; Latitude 43-56-56.6° North and Longitude 091-08-38.2° West. The height of the tower is 77.7 meters above ground level and 469.6 meters above mean sea level. The tower will include MDUAL light-ing. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications<http://www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Antenna Struc-ture Registration (Form 854) file number A1119828 and may raise environmental concerns about the project by filing a Re-quest for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website. The FCC strongly encour-ages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmental request <http://www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest. Parties wishing to submit the request by paper may do so by mailing the request to “FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.



NOTICE TO CREDITORS(Informal Administration)

Case No. 2018PR838IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFGeorge P. Steinmetz, Jr.deceased.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed.2. The decedent, with date of birth April 21, 1931 and date of death October 18, 2018 was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 8301 Old Sauk road, Middleton, WI 53562.3. All interested persons waived notice.4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 15, 2019.5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Mad-ison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.

/s/ Danell BehrensDanell Behrens


Atty. Jordan D. Taylor#1052315DeWitt Ros & Steves S.C.2 E. Mifflin Street,Suite 600,Madison, WI 53703608-255-8891


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Small Claims Publication Summons And Notice

Our File: 942791Case No. 18SC008079

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: (608) 266-4311Plaintiff(s): Midland Funding LLC By Its Servicing Agent Midland Credit Management Inc.2365 Northside Dr. Suite 300San Diego, CA. 92108-vs-Defendant(s): Bethany Mahnke2960 King James Way #1Fitchburg, WI. 53719

Publication Summons and Notice of Filing

TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S):You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court:


(608) 266-4311Courtroom/Room Number: 1ST FLOOR,

ROOM 1000Address: 215 S HAMILTON ST

MADISON, WI 53703on the following date and time:

Date: December 7, 2018Time: 9:00 a.m.

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county./s/ Joseph R. JohnsonJoseph R. JohnsonDate: November 8, 2018Plaintiff’s AttorneyState Bar No. 1053052Kohn Law Firm SC735 N. Water St., Suite 1300Milwaukee, WI 53202(414) 276-0435

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Public Notice of an Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review

Facility Description.OSI Industries LLC, located at 1200 Indus-trial Drive, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Coun-ty, Wisconsin, FID 128009310, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application for a research and testing exemption for emission testing of Processes P01-P07 (cooking lines 1-7) without the operation of the oxidizer con-trol devices. Research and Testing Exemption Number: 18-BAP-155-EXMApplication Review.DNR has made a preliminary determina-tion that the application meets state and federal air pollution control requirements and that the permit should be approved. You can review the permit application, the DNR’s analysis and draft permit pre-pared by the DNR at the Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Air Manage-ment Headquarters, Seventh Floor, 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wiscon-sin, 53703; and at South Central Region Headquarters, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711. This information is also available for downloading from the In-ternet at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/AirPermits/Search.html. For questions on the permit application, the DNR’s analysis and the draft permit prepared by the DNR, or to make arrange-ments to review the documents at a DNR office, please contact Beth Perk at (608) 267-0573 or by e-mail at [email protected]. This is a preliminary determination and does not constitute a final approval from the Air Management Program or any other DNR sections which may also require a review of the project.Public Comments.Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the application or DNR’s review of it or wishing to request a public hearing should do so within 10 days of publication of this notice. Posting and Public Comment Deadline dates can also be found on “Air permit public notic-es” web page located at http://dnr.wi.gov/cias/am/amexternal/public_notices.aspx. Comments or request for hearing should be sent to:Wisconsin Department of Natural Re-sources, Bureau of Air Management, 101 S. Webster Street, Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921. Attn.: Beth Perk.If a hearing is requested, the requester shall indicate their interest in the permit and the reasons why a hearing is warrant-ed. All comments received by the DNR at the public hearing if one is held, and prior to the close of the comment period, will be considered prior to making a final decision regarding the proposed project. After the close of the public comment period, a final decision will be made on whether to issue or deny the air pollution control permit. In-formation on the public commenting and hearing process is available at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/AirPermits/Process.html. Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.STATE OF WISCONSINDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE-SOURCESFor the SecretaryBy /s/ Barbara PavliscakBarbara Pavliscak Air Management Program Supervisor


Public Notice of an Air Pollution Con-trol Permit Application Review

Facility Description.Arcadia Municipal Electric, located at 115 S Jackson St , Arcadia, Trempea-leau County, Wisconsin, FID 662029060, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for re-newal of 662029060-P20 for operation of a municipal electric utility facility; AND re-vision of 662029060-P20 for operation of a municipal electric utility facility. Air pollution control Part 70 source oper-ation permit renewal no. 662029060-P30.The Wisconsin Department of Natural Re-sources issues Air Pollution Control Op-eration Permits for sources of emissions, as required by chapter NR 407, Wis. Adm. Code, and Title V of the Clean Air Act (Act). The draft operation permit also contains revisions to Title I conditions.Application Review.DNR has made a preliminary determina-tion that the application meets state and federal air pollution control requirements and that the permit should be approved. You can review the permit application, the DNR’s analysis and draft permit prepared by the DNR at the Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Air Management Headquarters, Seventh Floor, 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703; and at West Central Region Head-quarters, 1300 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701; This information is also available for downloading from the In-ternet at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/AirPermits/Search.html.For questions on the permit application, the DNR’s analysis and the draft permit prepared by the DNR, or to make arrange-ments to review the documents at a DNR office, please contact Bradford Pyle at (920) 662-5490 or by e-mail at [email protected] is a preliminary determination and does not constitute a final approval from the Air Management Program or any other DNR sections which may also require a review of the project.Public Comments.Interested persons wishing to submit written comments on the application or DNR’s review of it or wishing to request a public hearing should do so within 30 days of publication of this notice. Posting and Public Comment Deadline dates can also be found on “Air permit public notic-es” web page located at http://dnr.wi.gov/cias/am/amexternal/public_notices.aspx. Comments or request for hearing should be sent to:Wisconsin Department of Natural Re-sources, Northeast Region Headquarters, 2984 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54313-6727. Attn.: Bradford Pyle.If a hearing is requested, the requester shall indicate their interest in the permit and the reasons why a hearing is warrant-ed. Information on the public commenting and hearing process is available at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/AirPermits/Process.html.All comments received by the DNR at the public hearing if one is held, and prior to the close of the comment period, will be considered prior to making a final decision regarding the proposed project. After the close of the public comment period, a final decision will be made on whether to issue or deny the air pollution control permit. In-formation on the public commenting and hearing process is available at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/AirPermits/Process.html.Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.For Part-70 sources, the revised/renewed operation permit will not be issued until the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has an opportunity for review. After all comments received dur-ing the public comment period have been considered, a proposed revised/renewed operation permit will be drafted and sent to the US EPA for review. DNR will post the start date of the US EPA review on the In-ternet at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/AirPermits/Search.html. Any person may petition the US EPA under 40 CFR Part 70.8(d) within 60 days after the expiration of US EPA’s 45-day review period to make an objection to the operation permit revision. DNR will post the deadline for this petition on the Internet at the above address. Unless the US EPA objects in writing to the issu-ance of the operation permit revision as proposed within US EPA’s 45-day review period, DNR will issue the final operation permit revision/renewal as proposed.STATE OF WISCONSINDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE-SOURCESFor the SecretaryBy /s/ SML 11/12/2018Susan Lindem Air Management Program Supervisor


STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY

Notice to Creditors(Informal Administration)

Case No. 2018PR834IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Richard F. GenskeDeceasedPLEASE TAKE NOTICE:1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed.2. The decedent, with date of birth Febru-ary 11, 1942 and date of death August 20, 2017 was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 5019 Sheboygan Ave., Apt. #203.3. All interested persons waived notice.4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 08, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005. Electronically signed by Danell Behrens


Attorney Peter C. Osman8000 Excelsior Drive, Suite 401Madison, WI 53717Bar No. 1074284608-828-4880


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

ON THE ENVIRONMENTALAND DESIGN ASPECTS

FOR THEPROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF

INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 39/90AT THE US 12/18 (BELTLINE)

INTERCHANGE DANE COUNTYALL INTERESTED PERSONS are ad-vised that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will hold a public hearing as provided by law to consider the environmental and design aspects of the proposed improvement of Interstate High-way 39/90 at the US 12/18 (Beltline) In-terchange near Madison in Dane County, including those aspects that may require application to the US Army Corps of En-gineers for the placement of fill materials into waters of the United States.The purpose of the Interstate Highway (I) 39/90 and United States (US) 12/18 (Belt-line) interchange project is to accommo-date I-39/90 traffic levels with a focus on safety issues that affect interstate travel through the US 12/18 interchange and en-sure compatibility with the I-39/90 recon-struction project south of the US 12/18 to the Illinois state line.The purpose statement is focused on traf-fic and safety issues on I-39/90 through the Beltline Interchange and compatibil-ity with the I-39/90 reconstruction project south of the interchange to the Illinois state line. The needs that will be addressed, ei-ther fully or substantially, are those that impact the safety and operations of the I-39/90 mainline and fall within the Belt-line interchange traffic operations area of influence. Alternatives development will be focused on satisfying the purpose of the Beltline Interchange project.Proposed improvements include con-structing a new two-lane northbound roadway and the addition of a third lane southbound along I-39/90 through the core of the Beltline Interchange. In addi-tion, the northbound I-39/90 to westbound US 12/18 exit ramp will be reconstructed as a right-side exit and a dedicated ex-it-only lane will be added to the south-bound I-39/90 exit ramp to westbound US 12/18. It is anticipated that 4 acres of land will need to be acquired. Approximately 5 acres of wetlands and 2 acres of floodplain will be impacted.Further information concerning the pro-posed improvement is available for in-spection and copying at the Department’s Southwest Region Project Office in Edger-ton, Wisconsin at the address given below.Information can also be viewed online at https://projects.511wi.gov/i-39-90/us1218-beltline/.The public hearing will be held on Thurs-day, December 13, 2018 at Ho-Chunk Na-tion Teejop Hocira (Community Recreation Center) located at 4724 Tradewinds Park-way in Madison, Wisconsin. The public hearing will be conducted from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during which time interested persons may review displays and other hearing materials, ask questions, and pro-vide testimony.The traditional-style portion of the public hearing will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will end when all interested persons have provided testimony or 6:30 pm, whichever occurs first. The traditional-style portion of the public hearing will begin with an informational project presentation prior to accepting traditional-style testimony from the public.To allow for arranging assistance for spe-cial accommodations needed to partici-pate, please contact the project manager no later than three working days prior to the public hearing. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. Hearing impaired persons needing assistance should con-tact the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (dial 711).WisDOT project staff will be available for informal discussion to explain the pro-posed improvements and answer ques-tions. Exhibits of the proposal will be on display and a statement about the pro-posed improvement will be available for review.All interested persons are invited to at-tend the hearing and to present relevant verbal and/or written testimony concern-ing the design aspects of the proposed improvement; the social, economic, and environmental impacts and effects of the proposed improvement (including those impacts and effects for which permit ap-plication to the US Army Corps of Engi-neers may be required pursuant to Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act); and whether the improvement is or is not in the public interest and consistent with the goals and objectives of area planning.Land acquisition and schedules for con-struction will be discussed at the public hearing. There will be no relocation of persons or businesses as a result of the proposed improvement.Provisions have been made for the sub-mission of written statements or other ex-hibits in place of or in addition to the testi-mony presented at the public hearing. This additional testimony will be included in the hearing record if postmarked no later than January 11, 2019. Mail this additional testimony to the project manager contact listed below.ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are fur-ther notified of the availability of an Envi-ronmental Assessment of the proposal’s impacts and effects which has been pre-pared and filed according to the State and National Environmental Policy Acts. This document indicates that no significant environmental impacts are anticipated to occur as a result of this improvement. The Environmental Assessment is available for inspection and copying at the following locations:Southwest Region OfficeWisconsin Dept. of Transportation 2101 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704Bureau of Technical Services Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation4822 Madison Yards Way5th Floor South Madison, WI 53705Southwest Region Project OfficeWisconsin Dept. of Transportation111 Interstate BoulevardEdgerton, WI 53534-9399E.D. Locke Public LibraryVillage of McFarland5920 Milwaukee StreetMcFarland, WI 53558-8962Printed copies of the document may be obtained at these locations. There may be a charge for this service. An online copy can be viewed at the project website:

https://projects.511wi.gov/i-39-90/us1218-beltline/

Comments regarding the environmental impacts and effects of the proposed im-provements will be addressed in the final environmental document if postmarked/received no later than January 11, 2019. Written comments on the Environmental Assessment should be sent via US mail or e-mail to the WisDOT contact person listed below.

Mark Vesperman, P.E. [email protected]

Southwest Region Project Office Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation

111 Interstate BoulevardEdgerton, WI 53534-9399

The Department of Transportation will review all comments and testimony pre-sented as part of this public hearing pro-cess and reserves the right to make a final determination on the proposed improve-ments as described in this notice.Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Transportation System Devel-opmentProject ID 1007-10-02

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A meeting of the Madison Area Technical College District Board was held on October 3, 2018, at Madison Area Technical College Reedsburg Campus, 300 Alexander Avenue, Reedsburg, Wisconsin.Board members present: Kelly Crombie, Randy Guttenberg, Arlyn Halvorson, Joseph Hasler, Frances Huntley-Cooper, Ananda Mirilli, and Shawn Pfaff. Also present: Jack E. Daniels, President; Jon Anderson, Legal Counsel; Tim Casper, Vice-President of Institutional Learning and Effectiveness; James Falco, Associate Vice-President of Regional Campuses; and Mark Thomas, Vice-President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer.Others present: Ousman Darboe, Student Representative; Steven Ansorge, Student Senate President; and Kristin Rolling, Recording Secretary.Call to Order I The meeting was duly noticed and called to order at 5:31 p.m.Routine Business Matters IIApproval of Meeting Minutes II AThere was a motion by Mr. Crombie, seconded by Ms. Mirilli, to approve the meeting minutes of September 5, 2018, as submitted. Motion carried.Public Comments II BMayor of Baraboo Mike Palm thanked Mr. Falco and Madison College for their leadership in the Latino Initiative and the opportunities it is creating for the Latino members of his community.Student Senate President Steven Ansorge reported on the current activities and initiatives of the Student Senate.New Business IIICommunications III ABoard Chair’s Report III A 1Mr. Hasler reported that Student representative Ousman Darboe has been nominated to represent Madison College on the Association of Community College Trustees Student Advisory Committee. He also reported that Ms. Mirilli was recently elected as vice-chair the Overture Center’s Community Advisory Board.Future Meeting & Event Schedule III A 1 aMr. Hasler reviewed the schedule for upcoming meetings and college events, and encouraged Board members to attend. Student Liaison Report III A 2Mr. Darboe reported that students will continue to work with college leadership and shared governance to provide input to the Facilities Master Plan.College/Campus Announcements III A 3There were no college and campus announcements.President’s Report III A 4Dr. Daniels reported that the Student Senate recently adopted a resolution, recognizing an Indigenous People’s Day at Madison College. He also informed the Board that they would receive an email message tomorrow with the executive summary of the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) and web links to the full plan. Madison College staff will present the FMP at the November 7, 2018, Board meeting as an information item, with the final plan coming to the Board for approval at the December 5, 2018, Board meeting.Mr. Falco shared information about the Northern Region as part of the President’s Report. The Madison College Northern Region accounts for 56% of the district’s geography and includes 17, K-12 school districts. Both Portage and Reedsburg are celebrating their 40 year anniversaries and will host open house events later in the month. Northern Region campuses offer 12 degree programs as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities, and GED and ESL classes. Instructors at the Portage campus also teach classes at the Oakhill and Columbia Correctional Institutions. Since Fall 2017, 200 people have participated in the Latino Initiative, and many are moving from ESL classes to GED programs. Action Items III BFY2018-19 Tax Levy III B 1To meet budget requirements, we need to generate a tax levy for operations of $42,640,799, which includes an increase of $2,254,794 associated with NNC. In addition, the District would be required to make subsequent budget adjustments for FY 2018-19, as is typical practice.To meet budget requirements, we need to generate a debt service tax levy of $34,476,000, a debt service mill rate of 0.40612. As the debt service mill rate for FY 2017-18 was 0.42836, the recommendation reflects a decrease in the debt service of 0.02224 mills or 5.19%. This reflects the debt service related to the 2010 referendum and implementation of the District’s capital plan.The combined operational and debt service mill rate for FY 2017-18 was 0.94179. The combined FY 2018-19 mill rate, as recommended for operations and debt service, is 0.90842. The combined levy amount is $77,216,449.There was a motion by Mr. Pfaff, seconded by Mr. Guttenberg, to authorize a property tax levy for FY2018-19 of $77,216,449 on the full value of the taxable property of the district for the purpose of operating and maintaining the

schools of the district and for the payment of debt. The levy for operations shall be $42,640,799 and the levy for debt service shall be $34,476,000.Motion carried. Proposed FY18/19 Capital remodel Project – Health Education Building, Center for Health & Well-Being III B 2This remodel project will create a new first floor Wellness Center between the main office and adjacent exterior north ADA entrance. The project also includes a new second floor administrative office and conference room between the elevators and northeast monumental open stairwell.The estimated construction cost is $120,000Capital equipment, including technology, instructional equipment, and furniture are not part of the construction estimates.Construction for this project would begin November 2018, and be completed before the start of the spring 2019 academic year. There was a motion by Ms. Mirilli, seconded by Mr. Crombie, to:1. Approve the above remodel project.2. Authorize staff to prepare construction drawings & specifications and tosend the above project out for competitive bids.3. Authorize staff to submit a request for approval each project to theWisconsin Technical College System for Board approval.Motion carried.District Purchases over $50,000 Review III B 3Mr. Thomas reported that the Wisconsin Administrative Code [TCS 6.05 (2) (h)] requires an annual review of purchases “...to determine if a more competitive procurement process should be used in succeeding years.” The review is to be based upon a report “containing transaction detail grouped by similar goods, supplies and services”. Madison College Procurement has reviewed this detailed report for district purchases made in the 2017-18 fiscal year, and brings forward a review for the Board’s acceptance.For the year, the district had purchases in excess of $50,000 from a total of 149 suppliers, totaling $52,268,745.Procurement will continue to lead efforts throughout the year to ensure compliance with purchasing policies and will emphasize the need for a competitive process to be used whenever feasible.There was a motion by Mr. Guttenberg, seconded by Mr. Crombie to approve the District Purchases over $50,000 Review for FY 2017-2018. Motion carried.Capital Projects Borrowing III B 4Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $5,600,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2018-19C; And Setting The Sale Therefor III B 4 aThe approved FY2018-19 budget includes the capital projects budget and authorized the borrowing of $28,000,000. The initial process to borrow for capital projects includes securing bond counsel opinion and obtaining a bond rating.The resolution for consideration is the third authorization to begin this process and totals $5,600,000, including $1,250,000 for building remodel and improvement and $4,350,000 for the cost of acquisition of movable equipment and technology. Once the borrowing is authorized, the resolution is published as public notice per Section 67.12(12)(e)5 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Bids are then received. A second resolution will be forthcoming to the Board meeting in November to award the sale of the bonds to the lowest bidder from the bidding process.There was a motion by Mr. Halvorson, seconded by Ms. Mirilli, to adopt the Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $5,600,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2018-19C; And Setting The Sale Therefor. Motion carried.Consent Agenda III B 5General fund financial report as of August 31, 2018 III B 5 aRequest for proposals/request for bids/sole sources III B 5 bSupplier payments greater than or equal to $2,500 and schedule of checks issued for the period August 16, 2018 through September 15, 2018 III B 3 cEmployment of personnel III B 5 dResignations and Separations III B 5 eRetirements III B 5 iThere was a motion by Mr. Crombie, seconded by Ms. Mirilli, to approve Consent Agenda items III.B.5.a. through f. as submitted. Motion carried.Adjournment VThere was a motion by Ms. Huntley-Cooper, seconded by Ms. Mirilli, to adjourn. Motion carried.The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

/s/ Frances Huntley-Cooper, Secretary


Notice: a public hearing will be held for the following new Liquor/Beer license applica-tions before the Alcohol License Review Committee on November 21, 2018 and before the Common Council on Decem-ber 4, 2018. The Alcohol License Review Committee and Common Council will meet in room 201 of the City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., where op-portunity will be afforded to all interested in being heard.Public Hearing - New LicenseCocoVaa LLCdba CocoVaa Chocolatier1815 E Washington Ave Ste 100Class B Combination Liquor & BeerBeef Butter BBQ LLC Owned by Patrick J Rihadba Beef Butter BBQ3001 N Sherman AveClass B Combination Liquor & BeerVFMAD LLCdba vomFASS66 West Towne Mall Unit B-01Class B Combination Liquor & BeerMaribeth Witzel-Behl, City Clerk


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NOTICE IS GIVEN that (a) one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and out-standing shares in The Collegiate Prop Man, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“Prop Man”), and all related rights; and (b) nine-ty-nine and one half percent (99.5%) of the issued and outstanding limited liabili-ty company interests in The Collegiate of Madison, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company (“Collegiate Madison”), and all related rights (collectively, the “Sale Col-lateral”) will be sold by RAIT Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Secured Party”), to the highest quali-fied bidder at a PUBLIC SALE on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (ET) at Reed Smith LLP, Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch Street, Suite 3100, Philadel-phia, PA 19103. Prop Man is the owner of one half percent (0.5%) of the issued and outstanding limited liability company in-terests in Collegiate Madison. Collegiate Madison is the fee owner of the real estate and improvements consisting of a mixed student housing and commercial prop-erty commonly known as The Collegiate Student Apartments located at 515 North Lake Street, Madison, Dane County, Wis-consin 53703. The purchase price of the Sale Collateral must be paid at the time of the sale in immediately available funds, except that Secured Party may pay the purchase price by crediting it against the unpaid balance of the loan secured by the Sale Collateral. Any prospective purchaser must purchase the Sale Collateral for its own investment and account and not for subsequent resale or distribution. PRO-SPECTIVE PURCHASERS MAY PARTIC-IPATE IN THE SALE EITHER IN PERSON OR REMOTELY BY TELEPHONE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT BRIAN M. SCHENKER, ESQ. AT 215-851-8100.

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Case No. 18CV2992IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OFRaphael Arrieta CamachoNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above:From: Raphael Arrieta CamachoTo: Raphael Arrieta CamachoBirth Certificate: Ralphel ArrietaIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Dane County, State of Wisconsin:

Judge’s Name:Valerie Bailey-RihnPlace: 215 S. Hamilton St.

Courtroom 6BMadison, WI 53703

Date: December 17, 2018Time: 8:30a.m.


BY THE COURT:/s/ V.L. Bailey-RihnCircuit Court JudgeNovember 09, 2018


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Case No. 2018PR831IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFJOHN PETERSEN IIIdeceased.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed.2. The decedent, with date of birth Octo-ber 19, 1941 and date of death October 04, 2018 was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1114 Merrill Springs Road, Madison, WI 53705.3. All interested persons waived notice.4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 08, 2019.5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.



Richard W. Pitzner, Esq.DeWitt Ros & Steves S.C.2 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 600, Madison, WI 53703608-255-8891SBN: 1014278


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Case No. 2018PR818IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFRobert R. StutzmanPLEASE TAKE NOTICE:1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed.2. The decedent, with date of birth 12/08/1930 date of death 9/29/2018 was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wis-consin, with a mailing address of 267 N. Bristol St., Sun Prairie, WI 53590.3. All interested persons waived notice.4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 8, 2019.5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton St., Madi-son, Wisconsin, Room 1005.

/s/ Electronically signed by Danell BehrensDanell Behrens


Attorney Marsha L. TesarTesar Law Group, S.C.200 South Main St.DeForest, WI 53532608-846-2200Bar Number 1031039


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Case No. 2018PR826IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFDAVID M. BUTLERPLEASE TAKE NOTICE:1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed.2. The decedent, with date of birth Decem-ber 14, 1966 and date of death October 15, 2018 was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3771 Token Road, Deforest, WI 53532.3. All interested persons waived notice.4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 09, 2019.5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.


Deputy Probate Registrar November 08, 2018

Rick M. Koeck #1014352Koeck Kirk & GravesP.O. Box 9Prairie du Sac, WI 53578(608) 643-2456


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Case No. 18CV2960IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OFJOHN DANIEL COBBBy (Petitioner ) JOHN DANIEL COBBNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above:From: JOHN DANIEL COBBTo: DANIEL JOHN COBBBirth Certificate: JOHN DANIEL COBBIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Dane County, State of Wisconsin:

Judge’s Name: Valerie L. Bailey-RihnPlace: 215 S. Hamilton St.

Courtroom 8CMadison, WI 53703

Date: Decmber 10, 2018Time: 9:00 a.m.


BY THE COURT:/s/ V. L. Bailey-RihnCircuit Court JudgeNovember 09, 2018


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Case No. 2018PR823IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFRuby A. McFarlaneDOD: October 06, 2018PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed.2. The decedent, with date of birth Octo-ber 19, 1930 and date of death October 06, 2018 was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 702 Jupiter Drive, Apt 271, Madison, WI 53718.3. All interested persons waived notice.4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 08, 2019.5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Mad-ison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.


Deputy Probate Registrar November 09, 2018

Marcus S. Loden #1001521von Briesen & Roper. s.c.10 E. Doty Street, Suite 900Madison, WI 53703(608) 661-3962


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Case No. 18CV2919IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OFAmanda Claire Schmidt CastoBy: (Petitioner) Amanda Claire Schmidt CastoNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above:From: Amanda Claire Schmidt CastoTo: Amanda Claire CastoBirth Certificate: Amanda Claire SchmidtIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Dane County, State of Wisconsin:

Judge’s Name: Frank D. RemingtonPlace: Dane County Courthouse

215 S. Hamilton St.Courtroom 4D

Madison, WI 53703Date: December 11, 2018

Time: 8:45a.m.If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-266-4311 at least ten working days prior to the sched-uled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT:/s/ Electronically signed by Frank D.

RemingtonCircuit Court JudgeNovember 8, 2018


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND

DESIGN ASPECTS FOR THE PRO-POSED IMPROVEMENT OF

INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 39/90AT THE US 12/18 (BELTLINE)

INTERCHANGE DANE COUNTYALL INTERESTED PERSONS are ad-vised that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will hold a public hearing as provided by law to consider the environmental and design aspects of the proposed improvement of Interstate High-way 39/90 at the US 12/18 (Beltline) In-terchange near Madison in Dane County, including those aspects that may require application to the US Army Corps of En-gineers for the placement of fill materials into waters of the United States.The purpose of the Interstate Highway (I) 39/90 and United States (US) 12/18 (Belt-line) interchange project is to accommo-date I-39/90 traffic levels with a focus on safety issues that affect interstate travel through the US 12/18 interchange and en-sure compatibility with the I-39/90 recon-struction project south of the US 12/18 to the Illinois state line.The purpose statement is focused on traf-fic and safety issues on I-39/90 through the Beltline Interchange and compatibil-ity with the I-39/90 reconstruction project south of the interchange to the Illinois state line. The needs that will be addressed, ei-ther fully or substantially, are those that impact the safety and operations of the I-39/90 mainline and fall within the Belt-line interchange traffic operations area of influence. Alternatives development will be focused on satisfying the purpose of the Beltline Interchange project.Proposed improvements include con-structing a new two-lane northbound roadway and the addition of a third lane southbound along I-39/90 through the core of the Beltline Interchange. In addi-tion, the northbound I-39/90 to westbound US 12/18 exit ramp will be reconstructed as a right-side exit and a dedicated ex-it-only lane will be added to the south-bound I-39/90 exit ramp to westbound US 12/18. It is anticipated that 4 acres of land will need to be acquired. Approximately 5 acres of wetlands and 2 acres of floodplain will be impacted.Further information concerning the pro-posed improvement is available for in-spection and copying at the Department’s Southwest Region Project Office in Edger-ton, Wisconsin at the address given below.Information can also be viewed online at https://projects.511wi.gov/i-39-90/us1218-beltline/.The public hearing will be held on Thurs-day, December 13, 2018 at Ho-Chunk Na-tion Teejop Hocira (Community Recreation Center) located at 4724 Tradewinds Park-way in Madison, Wisconsin. The public hearing will be conducted from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during which time interested persons may review displays and other hearing materials, ask questions, and pro-vide testimony.The traditional-style portion of the public hearing will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will end when all interested persons have provided testimony or 6:30 pm, whichever occurs first. The traditional-style portion of the public hearing will begin with an informational project presentation prior to accepting traditional-style testimony from the public.To allow for arranging assistance for spe-cial accommodations needed to partici-pate, please contact the project manager no later than three working days prior to the public hearing. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. Hearing impaired persons needing assistance should con-tact the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (dial 711).WisDOT project staff will be available for informal discussion to explain the pro-posed improvements and answer ques-tions. Exhibits of the proposal will be on display and a statement about the pro-posed improvement will be available for review.All interested persons are invited to at-tend the hearing and to present relevant verbal and/or written testimony concern-ing the design aspects of the proposed improvement; the social, economic, and environmental impacts and effects of the proposed improvement (including those impacts and effects for which permit ap-plication to the US Army Corps of Engi-neers may be required pursuant to Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act); and whether the improvement is or is not in the public interest and consistent with the goals and objectives of area planning.Land acquisition and schedules for con-struction will be discussed at the public hearing. There will be no relocation of persons or businesses as a result of the proposed improvement.Provisions have been made for the sub-mission of written statements or other ex-hibits in place of or in addition to the testi-mony presented at the public hearing. This additional testimony will be included in the hearing record if postmarked no later than January 11, 2019. Mail this additional testimony to the project manager contact listed below.ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are fur-ther notified of the availability of an Envi-ronmental Assessment of the proposal’s impacts and effects which has been pre-pared and filed according to the State and National Environmental Policy Acts. This document indicates that no significant environmental impacts are anticipated to occur as a result of this improvement. The Environmental Assessment is available for inspection and copying at the following locations:Southwest Region OfficeWisconsin Dept. of Transportation 2101 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704Bureau of Technical Services Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation4822 Madison Yards Way5th Floor South Madison, WI 53705Southwest Region Project OfficeWisconsin Dept. of Transportation111 Interstate BoulevardEdgerton, WI 53534-9399E.D. Locke Public LibraryVillage of McFarland5920 Milwaukee StreetMcFarland, WI 53558-8962Printed copies of the document may be obtained at these locations. There may be a charge for this service. An online copy can be viewed at the project website:


Comments regarding the environmental impacts and effects of the proposed im-provements will be addressed in the final environmental document if postmarked/received no later than January 11, 2019. Written comments on the Environmental Assessment should be sent via US mail or e-mail to the WisDOT contact person listed below.



111 Interstate BoulevardEdgerton, WI 53534-9399

The Department of Transportation will review all comments and testimony pre-sented as part of this public hearing pro-cess and reserves the right to make a final determination on the proposed improve-ments as described in this notice.Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Transportation System Devel-opmentProject ID 1007-10-02

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Case No. 18CV2582Our File No. 1151974

JHPDE Finance I, LLCPlaintiff

vs.Reginald Earl Davis1210 Enterprise DrVerona, WI 53593Defendant(s).

PUBLICATION SUMMONSTO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT:You are hereby notified that the plaintiff-named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal actionagainst you.Within 40 days after November 22, 2018, you must respond with awritten demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 215 South Hamilton St, Madison, 53703-3285, and to Gurstel Law Firm, P.C., whose address is 622 N. Water Street, Suite 400, Milwaukee,Wl 53202. You may have an attorney help you.If you do not demand a copy of the com-plaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint. A judgment may be en-forced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by gamishment or seizure of property.Dated: November 15, 2018

GURSTEL LAW FIRM, P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff

/s/ Electronically signed by Paul H. Thielhelm

State Bar No. #1061513P.O. Address:622 N. Water St., Suite 400Milwaukee, WI 53202(877) 344-4002

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Case No. 18CV2471Our File No. 1142828

JHPDE Finance I, LLCPlaintiff

vs.Reginald E. Davis1210 Enterprise DrVerona, WI 53593Defendant(s).

PUBLICATION SUMMONSTO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT:You are hereby notified that the plaintiff-named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal actionagainst you.Within 40 days after November 22, 2018, you must respond with awritten demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 215 South Hamilton St, Madison, 53703-3285, and to Gurstel Law Firm, P.C., whose address is 622 N. Water Street, Suite 400, Milwaukee,Wl 53202. You may have an attorney help you.If you do not demand a copy of the com-plaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint. A judgment may be en-forced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by gamishment or seizure of property.Dated: November 15, 2018

GURSTEL LAW FIRM, P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff

/s/ Electronically signed by Paul H. Thielhelm

State Bar No. #1061513P.O. Address:622 N. Water St., Suite 400Milwaukee, WI 53202(877) 344-4002

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CIVIL DIVISIONCase No.

Branch No.15Foreclosure of mortgage/30404

ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff

vsMICHAEL T. RECOB a/k/a MICHAEL TODD RECOB;UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICHAEL T. RECOB a/k/a MICHAEL TODD RECOB;SSM HEALTH CARE OF WISCONSIN, INC.;UNITED STATES OF AMERICA;STATE OF WISCONSIN, DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Defendants.NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE FORECLO-

SURE SALEPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 25, 2018, in the amount of $117,219.76, the under-signed Sheriff will sell at public auction in Room 2002 in the Dane County Public Safety Building, 115 W. Doty St., Madison, WI 53703, on January 08, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., the following real estate and mort-gaged premises directed by said Judg-ment to be sold, to-wit:Legal description: Lot Ninety-seven (97), Raywood, in the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin. (Tax Key No. 286/0608-161-4717-4)Address of property: 654 Rovalia Dr., Ve-rona, WI 53593Terms of Sale: 10% down in cash or certified funds (no personal checks) at sale, the balance due within 10 days of confirmation. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax upon confirmation of the Court. Said real estate is sold as is and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

David J. MahoneyDane County Sheriff

STUPAR, SCHUSTER & BARTELL, S.C.By: Todd T. NelsonAttorneys for Plaintiff633 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1800Milwaukee, WI 53203(414) 271-8833PUB. WSJ: November 22, 29 and Decem-

ber 6, 2018#3703358 WNAXLP


Notice and Order of Hearing(For Publication)

Case No. 18 TP 87IN THE INTEREST OFBaby Boy DTo: Gary FislamPhysical Description of alleged parent: About 34 years old, Caucasian, approx-imately 5’11”, 220 lbs., blonde hair, blue eyes and a lot of tattoos.TO: “Future”, About 25 years old, 6’3”, 220”, muscular African American, with black hair (dreadlocks) and brown eyes. To: Matt Jila, About 38 years old, 5”11”, 190 lbs., Caucasian, with light brown hair and hazel eyes.To: Adam Ainsworth, About 41 years old, 6’2”, 225 lbs., muscular build, Filipino/Ital-ian with brown eyes and black hair. All unknown men, 15-20 men about 20-45 years old, Caucasian and/or Hispanicand any unknown parent at unknown ad-dress.Additional identifying information:Date of conception: 12/23/2017 to 2/21/2018Place of conception: Dane County WisconsinDate of birth: October 19, 2018Place of birth: Madison, WisconsinIT IS ORDERED: This notice be published advising you that a petition for termination of your parental rights to the above named child be heard at the Dane County Courthouse, Madi-son, Wisconsin, 215 S. Hamilton St., Rm 7103, Madison, WI 53703 on 12/20/2018 at 2:30p.m.You have the right to have an attorney persent. If you desire to contest the matter and cannot afford an attorney, the state public defender may appoint an attorney to represent you.If you fail to appear and the court termi-nates your parental rights, either a motion to seek relief from the judgment or a notice of intent to pursue relief from the judg-ment must be filed in the trial court within 30 days after the judgment is entered, in order to preserve the right to pursue such relief.If you need information in this matter be-cause of a disability, please call 608-266-4311

BY THE COURT:/s/ Juan Colas

Honorable Juan ColasNovember 9, 2018

Name of AttorneyJ. Alberto QuirogaTHE LAW CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES450 S. Yellowstone Drive, Madison, WI 53719608-821-8202Bar No. 1037987PUB. WSJ: November 22, 29 and Decem-

ber 6, 2018#3703443 WNAXLP


Notice to Creditors(Informal Administration)

Case No. 2018PR849IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFJeffrey A. WymanPLEASE TAKE NOTICE:1. An application for informal administra-tion was filed.2. The decedent with date of birth June10, 1945 and date of death September 15, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin with a mailing address of 4585 Schneider Drive, Oregon,WI 53575.3. All interested persons waived notice.4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 15, 2019.A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT/s/ Danell Behrens

Danell BehrensDeputy Probate Registrar

November 15, 2018PUB. WSJ: November 22, 29 and Decem-

ber 6, 2018#3703497 WNAXLP


SMALL CLAIMS AMENDED SUMMONS

CIVIL DIVISIONCase No. 2018SC007616

File No. 3216081TO: RONALD MORRIS839 HENRY STWAUNAKEE, WI 53597Defendant(s)You are being sued by PORTFOLIO RE-COVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC in the small claims court for DANE County, Wis-consin, 215 S HAMILTON ST, MADISON, WI 53703-3285. A hearing will be held at 09:00 am on 12/11/2018.If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. (A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the address above.)Dated: November 12, 2018./s/ Anne E. Flinchum Anne E. Flinchum, State Bar #1095866RAUSCH STURMATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Suite 300Brookfield WI 53005Toll Free: (877) 215-2552





File No. 3238933TO: MICHAEL MAY2260 JACKSON STSTOUGHTON, WI 53589Defendant(s)You are being sued by PORTFOLIO RE-COVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC in the small claims court for DANE County, Wis-consin, 215 S HAMILTON ST, MADISON, WI 53703-3285. A hearing will be held at 09:00 am on 12/11/2018.If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. (A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the address above.)Dated: November 12, 2018./s/ Anne E. Flinchum Anne E. Flinchum, State Bar #1095866RAUSCH STURMATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Suite 300Brookfield WI 53005Toll Free: (877) 215-2552




Case No. 18CV2765IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OFHannah Rose GarrisonBy (Petitioner) Hannah Rose GarrisonNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above:From: Hannah Rose GarrisonTo: Indigo Ellis GarrisonBirth Certificate: Hannah Rose GarrisonIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Dane County, State of Wisconsin:Judge’s Name: Judge Josann Reynolds

Place: 215 S. Hamilton St.Courtroom 7B

Madison, WI 53703Date: December 18, 2018

Time: 8:45a.m.If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-266-4311 at least ten working days prior to the sched-uled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT:

/s/ Judge Josann ReynoldsCircuit Court Judge

October 17, 2018PUB. WSJ: November 29, December 6

and 13, 2018#3704426 WNAXLP



Case No. 18CV3097IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OFOtha Daniel McGeeNOTICE IS GIVEN:A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above:From: Otha Daniel McGeeTo: Otha Daniel Batach-YahBirth Certificate: Otha Daniel McGeeIT IS ORDERED:This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Dane County, State of Wisconsin:

Judge’s Name: Frank D. RemingtonPlace: Dane Cunty Courthouse

215 S. Hamilton St.Courtroom 4D

Madison, WI 53703Date: January 3, 2019

Time: 8:30a.m.If you require reasonable accommoda-tions due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-266-4311 at least ten working days prior to the sched-uled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT:/s/ Electronically signed by Frank D.

RemingtonCircuit Court JudgeNovember 26, 2018

PUB. WSJ: November 29, December 6 and 13, 2018

#3704472 WNAXLP




File No. 3235718TO: GARY J HERMAN2594 LEOPOLD WAY APT 103SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590Defendant(s)You are being sued by PORTFOLIO RE-COVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC in the small claims court for DANE County, Wis-consin, 215 S HAMILTON ST, MADISON, WI 53703-3285. A hearing will be held at 09:00 am on 12/11/2018.If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. (A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the address above.)Dated: November 12, 2018./s/ Anne E. Flinchum Anne E. Flinchum, State Bar #1095866RAUSCH STURMATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Suite 300Brookfield WI 53005Toll Free: (877) 215-2552


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBEFORE THE BOARD OF PUBLIC

WORKSFOR PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTSFOR

PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTSMADISON, WISCONSIN

PART IThe Common Council of the City of Madi-son, Wisconsin, having heretofore decided that it is expedient and necessary that the improvements as listed in Part II hereof be improved at the expense of the prop-erty thereby on which would be conferred some special benefit.NOW, THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN:That the City Engineer has prepared plans, specifications, a proposed schedule of assessments, and an estimate of the entire costs of the improvement for each of the districts listed in Part II hereof, and;That the plans, specifications, a proposed schedule of assessments, and an esti-mate of the entire cost of the improve-ments listed hereto are available and open to inspection by all interested persons in the office of the City Engineer, Room 115, City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri-day, and will so continue to be for ten (10) working days from the first published date of this notice, and;That on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 AT 5:30 P.M., the Board of Public Works will hold a public hearing in ROOM 108 (PARKS CONFERENCE ROOM) OF THE CITY COUNTY BUILDING and will consider any objections that may be filed in writing or in person and hear all persons desiring to be heard, and;That special assessments may be paid over an eight (8) year period, with the owner paying 1/8 of the principal each year plus three (4%) percent interest on the unpaid balance, as determined by the Board of Public Works.That if the total assessment is paid in full before October 31st in the year that the billing is made, irrespective of project com-pletion, then no interest shall be charged.If you require an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommoda-tions to access this public hearing, please contact the Engineering Division at phone (608) 266-4751 or email us at [email protected]. Please make contact at least 24 hours prior to the date of this public hearing so that we can make proper accommodations.PART IIHAYWOOD DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - 2019KOSTER STREET AND NORTH RUSK AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - 2019RESURFACING 2019 -ASSESSMENT DISTRICTN. INGERSOLL STREET, ELIZABETH STREET, AND JEAN STREET ASSESS-MENT DISTRICT - 2019By Order of the Board of Public WorksMadison, Wisconsin





File No. 3236286TO: EMILY GOMEZ9315 FORTUNATE PL APT 207VERONA, WI 53593Defendant(s)You are being sued by PORTFOLIO RE-COVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC in the small claims court for DANE County, Wis-consin, 215 S HAMILTON ST, MADISON, WI 53703-3285. A hearing will be held at 09:00 am on 12/11/2018.If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. (A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the address above.)Dated: November 12, 2018./s/ Anne E. Flinchum Anne E. Flinchum, State Bar #1095866RAUSCH STURMATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Suite 300Brookfield WI 53005Toll Free: (877) 215-2552





File No. 3268153TO: JENNIFER FOSTER3639 MILANO CT APT 2MIDDLETON, WI 53562Defendant(s)You are being sued by PORTFOLIO RE-COVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC in the small claims court for DANE County, Wis-consin, 215 S HAMILTON ST, MADISON, WI 53703-3285. A hearing will be held at 09:00 am on 12/11/2018.If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. (A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the address above.)Dated: November 12, 2018./s/ Anne E. Flinchum Anne E. Flinchum, State Bar #1095866RAUSCH STURMATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Suite 300Brookfield WI 53005Toll Free: (877) 215-2552



Small ClaimsPublication Summons

and Notice of FilingCase No. 18SC008348

Plaintiff(s)Summit Credit Unionc/o Turke & Straus, LLP 613 Williamson Street #201Madison, WI 53703

Vs.Defendant(s)Michelle La Court405 Bridge St. Mazomainie, WI 53560If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 608-266-4311


TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S):You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims Court:

Dane County CourthouseTelephone number of the Clerk of Court:

608 266 4311Address: 215 S. Hamilton St

Madison, WI 53703on the following date and time:

Date: December 11, 2018Time: 8:30 am

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to answer without appearing in court on the court date by fil-ing a written Answer with the clerk of court BEFORE the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are othermethods to answer a Small Claims com-plaint in that county.Dated this 29nd day of November 2018Turke & Strauss, LLP Attorney Mary C. Turke613 Williamson Street #201Madison, WI 53703(608) 237-1775



Civil Claim Publication Summons and Notice

2018CV002871Judge Valerie L. Bailey-Rihn

Plaintiff(s)Summit Credit Unionc/o Turke & Strauss, LLP613 Williamson Street #201Madison, WI 53597 If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 608 266-4311vsDefendant(s)Todd Krueger204 Creek Edge Ct.Waunakee, WI 53597

PUBLICATION SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING

TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S):You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s).Within twenty (20) days of receiving this Summons, you must respond with a writ-ten demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Dane Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton St. Madi-son, WI 53703 and to Turke & Strauss, LLP attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 613 Williamson Street #209, Madison, WI 53703. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy within the 45 days, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the cap-tion above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 29th day of November 2018Turke & Strauss, LLP Attorney Mary C. Turke613 Williamson Street #201Madison, WI 53703(608) 237-1775




And NoticeCase No. 2018SC008598

Plaintiff,Green Bay Anesthesia Associates, S.C.225 S. Executive Drive, First FloorBrookfield, WI 53005vsDefendants,Terry Campbell1661 Lake Point Drive #119Madison, WI 53713If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 608-266-4311


TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S)You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court:


608-266-4311Courtroom/Room Number: 1000

215 S. Hamilton StreetMadison, WI 53703


Time: 9:00 a.m.If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.Dobberstein Law Firm, LLC225 S. Executive Dr. Suite 201Brookfield, WI 53005262-641-3715November 26, 2018SBN: 1088712





Plaintiff,Duke Capital, LLC225 S. Executive DriveBrookfield, wi 53005vsDefendants,David Mortenson711 Edgemore DriveSun Prairie, WI 53590If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: (608) 266-4311







Time: 9:00a.m.If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.Dobberstein Law Firm, LLC225 S. Executive Dr. Suite 201Brookfield, WI 53005262-641-3715September 19, 2018SBN: 1088712





Plaintiff,Salander Enterprises, LLC225 W. Executive DriveBrookfield, WI 53005vsDefendants,Cheyenne Pete1014 Jana LaneMadison, WI 53704If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: (608) 266-4311







Time: 9:00a.m.If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.Dobberstein Law Firm, LLC225 S. Executive Dr. Suite 201Brookfield, WI 53005262-641-3715November 26, 2018SBN: 1088712





Plaintiff,DNF Associates, LLC222 3rd Street SE, Suite 324Cedar Rapids, IA 52401vsDefendants,Amelia Owens310 S Legacy WaySun Prairie, WI 53590If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: (608) 266-4311







Time: 9:00a.m.If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.Dobberstein Law Firm, LLC225 S. Executive Dr. Suite 201Brookfield, WI 53005262-641-3715November 26, 2018SBN: 1088712


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Appendix J

Notice of Public Hearing and Availability of Environmental Assessment - Correspondence

Notification to Agencies, Municipalities, Native American Tribes, and Utilities (Email, 11/15/2018)

Notification to Property Owners (Letter, 11/29/2018)

Notification to Agencies, Municipalities, Native American Tribes, and Utilities (Email, 12/4/2018)

From: Grimes, Jennifer - DOT [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 6:33 PM To: Holt, Daniel; Blankenship, Tracey; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Heggelund, Eric P - DNR; Matrise, Matthew J - DNR; Draeger, Jim R - WHS; Cook, Kimberly A - WHS; Halpin, Alice L - DATCP; Sen.Miller - LEGIS; Rep.Anderson - LEGIS; Rep.Hebl - LEGIS; [email protected]; Sen.Petrowski - LEGIS; Rep.Spiros - LEGIS; Montesinos, David - DOT; Brown, Joel R - DOT; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Suettinger, Cassandra M - MUN; [email protected]; Banigan, Kim - Other; [email protected]; Wolf, Michael - MUN; Wolf, Michael - MUN; Hougan, Maria P - MUN; [email protected]; Leoso, Edith; Michael LaRonge; Quackenbush, Bill; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Hemp, Kyle L - DOT; Palmer, Todd A - DOA; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Bie, Michael - DOT; Hoelker, Michael - DOT; Vieth, David - DOT; Siebert, David R - DNR Cc: Vesperman, Mark - DOT; Schoenmann, Scott F - DOT; Vesperman, John - DOT; Theisen, Steven R - DOT; DOT I39 Project Subject: WisDOT I-39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange, Madison, Dane County: Notice of Public Hearing and EA Availability

The Notice of the Public Hearing and the Availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange (BIC), will be published the WI State Journal tomorrow, Friday 11/16/18. A copy of the Notice is attached for your information and use.

A project location map, including the location of the hearing, is attached. Additional information for the project can be viewed online at https://projects.511wi.gov/i‐39‐90/us1218‐beltline/

If you have any questions, please contact WisDOT Project Manager, Mark Vesperman, or myself.

Jenny

Jennifer Grimes Environmental Coordinator Mega Team Projects & Planning Major Studies WisDOT Southwest Region – Edgerton 111 Interstate Blvd, Edgerton, WI 53534 Phone 608.884.1147 | Cell 608.516.9760

[email protected]

Mark Vesperman, P.E. Project Manager, I-39/90 and US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange WisDOT Southwest Region Project Field Office 111 Interstate Boulevard Edgerton, WI 53534 608-884-1227 [email protected]

APPENDIX J (Page 1 of 10)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AN

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN ASPECTS

FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 39/90

AT THE US 12/18 (BELTLINE) INTERCHANGE DANE COUNTY

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are advised that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will hold a public hearing as provided by law to consider the environmental and design aspects of the proposed improvement of Interstate Highway 39/90 at the US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange near Madison in Dane County, including those aspects that may require application to the US Army Corps of Engineers for the placement of fill materials into waters of the United States.

The purpose of the Interstate Highway (I) 39/90 and United States (US) 12/18 (Beltline) interchange project is to accommodate I-39/90 traffic levels with a focus on safety issues that affect interstate travel through the US 12/18 interchange and ensure compatibility with the I-39/90 reconstruction project south of the US 12/18 to the Illinois state line.

The purpose statement is focused on traffic and safety issues on I-39/90 through the Beltline Interchange and compatibility with the I-39/90 reconstruction project south of the interchange to the Illinois state line. The needs that will be addressed, either fully or substantially, are those that impact the safety and operations of the I-39/90 mainline and fall within the Beltline interchange traffic operations area of influence. Alternatives development will be focused on satisfying the purpose of the Beltline Interchange project.

Proposed improvements include constructing a new two-lane northbound roadway and the addition of a third lane southbound along I-39/90 through the core of the Beltline Interchange. In addition, the northbound I-39/90 to westbound US 12/18 exit ramp will be reconstructed as a right-side exit and a dedicated exit-only lane will be added to the southbound I-39/90 exit ramp to westbound US 12/18. It is anticipated that 4 acres of land will need to be acquired. Approximately 5 acres of wetlands and 2 acres of floodplain will be impacted.

Further information concerning the proposed improvement is available for inspection and copying at the Department's Southwest Region Project Office in Edgerton, Wisconsin at the address given below. Information can also be viewed online at https://projects.511wi.gov/i-39-90/us1218-beltline/.

The public hearing will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Ho-Chunk Nation Teejop Hocira (Community Recreation Center) located at 4724 Tradewinds Parkway in Madison, Wisconsin. The public hearing will be conducted from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during which time interested persons may review displays and other hearing materials, ask questions, and provide testimony.

The traditional-style portion of the public hearing will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will end when all interested persons have provided testimony or 6:30 pm, whichever occurs first. The traditional-style portion of the public hearing will begin with an informational project presentation prior to accepting traditional-style testimony from the public.

To allow for arranging assistance for special accommodations needed to participate, please contact the project manager no later than three working days prior to the public hearing. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. Hearing impaired persons needing assistance should contact the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (dial 711).

WisDOT project staff will be available for informal discussion to explain the proposed improvements and answer questions. Exhibits of the proposal will be on display and a statement about the proposed improvement will be available for review.


All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and to present relevant verbal and/or written testimony concerning the design aspects of the proposed improvement; the social, economic, and environmental impacts and effects of the proposed improvement (including those impacts and effects for which permit application to the US Army Corps of Engineers may be required pursuant to Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act); and whether the improvement is or is not in the public interest and consistent with the goals and objectives of area planning.

Land acquisition and schedules for construction will be discussed at the public hearing. There will be no relocation of persons or businesses as a result of the proposed improvement.

Provisions have been made for the submission of written statements or other exhibits in place of or in addition to the testimony presented at the public hearing. This additional testimony will be included in the hearing record if postmarked no later than January 11, 2019. Mail this additional testimony to the project manager contact listed below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are further notified of the availability of an Environmental Assessment of the proposal's impacts and effects which has been prepared and filed according to the State and National Environmental Policy Acts. This document indicates that no significant environmental impacts are anticipated to occur as a result of this improvement. The Environmental Assessment is available for inspection and copying at the following locations:

Southwest Region Office Bureau of Technical Services Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation 2101 Wright Street 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53704 5th Floor South Madison, WI 53705

Southwest Region Project Office E.D. Locke Public Library Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation Village of McFarland 111 Interstate Boulevard 5920 Milwaukee Street Edgerton, WI 53534-9399 McFarland, WI 53558-8962

Printed copies of the document may be obtained at these locations. There may be a charge for this service. An online copy can be viewed at the project website:


Comments regarding the environmental impacts and effects of the proposed improvements will be addressed in the final environmental document if postmarked/received no later than January 11, 2019. Written comments on the Environmental Assessment should be sent via US mail or e-mail to the WisDOT contact person listed below.



111 Interstate Boulevard Edgerton, WI 53534-9399

The Department of Transportation will review all comments and testimony presented as part of this public hearing process and reserves the right to make a final determination on the proposed improvements as described in this notice.

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November 13, 2018

RE: Local Officials/Agency Meeting and Public Hearing I-39/90 at US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange WisDOT Project ID: 1007-10-02 Dane County

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) – Southwest Region is continuing the environmental and design efforts for future improvements of Interstate 39/90 at the US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange near Madison. In December 2017, WisDOT revised the project scope to reduce impacts and enable savings in the estimated cost of the interchange, while improving safety and utilizing the remaining life of the existing infrastructure. WisDOT has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) documenting the environmental effects of the project’s preferred alternative. The current project limits are shown on a map on the back of this page.

WisDOT has scheduled a Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for local officials and the public to provide testimony specific to the Beltline Interchange design plans and environmental impacts. Exhibits will be on display and WisDOT project staff will be available for discussion and to explain the proposed improvements.

Public Hearing – Beltline Interchange Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location:

Traditional-Style Public Hearing to begin at 5:00 p.m. (A project presentation will be provided prior to the opening statement andincluded in the hearing record) Ho-Chunk Nation Teejop Hocira (Community Recreation Center) - see map 4724 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison WI 53718

Prior to the public hearing, local officials and agencies are invited to attend a meeting with WisDOT project staff to preview information that will be presented at the hearing, including information regarding the traffic operations and safety analyses completed for the project and to discuss the project’s preferred alternative.

Local Officials and Agency Meeting – Beltline Interchange Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: WisDOT Southwest Region

2101 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (608) 884-1227 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Mark Vesperman Mark Vesperman, P.E. Project Manager, I-39/90 and US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange WisDOT Southwest Region Project Field Office 111 Interstate Boulevard Edgerton, WI 53534


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November 29, 2018

RE: Public Hearing Interstate 39/90 at US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange WisDOT Project ID: 1007-10-02 Dane County

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) – Southwest Region is continuing the environmental and design efforts for future improvements of Interstate 39/90 at the US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange near Madison. In December 2017, WisDOT revised the scope to reduce impacts and enable savings in the estimated cost of the interchange, while improving safety and utilizing the remaining life of the existing infrastructure. The project limits are shown on a map on the back of this page.

WisDOT has scheduled a Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for local officials and the public to provide testimony specific to the Beltline Interchange design plans and environmental impacts. Information regarding the traffic operations and safety analyses completed for the project will be presented and exhibits showing anticipated environmental and real estate impacts will be on display. An Environmental Assessment (EA) documenting the environmental effects of the project’s preferred alternative has been prepared. A copy of the document will be available at the hearing to review.

Public Hearing – Beltline Interchange Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Traditional-Style Public Hearing to begin at 5:00 pm

(A project presentation will be given prior to the opening statement and included in the hearing record)

Location: Ho-Chunk Nation Teejop Hocira (Community Recreation Center) – see map 4724 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison WI 53718

The public hearing will be conducted from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during which time interested persons may review displays and other hearing materials, ask questions, and provide testimony. The traditional-style portion of the public hearing will begin at 5:00 pm and will end when all interested persons have provided testimony or 6:30 pm, whichever occurs first. The traditional-style portion of the public hearing will begin with an informational project presentation prior to accepting traditional-style testimony from the public.

To allow for arranging assistance for special accommodations needed to participate, please contact the project manager no later than three working days prior to the public hearing. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. Hearing impaired persons needing assistance should contact the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (dial 711).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Jennifer Grimes at (608) 884-1147 or by email at [email protected], or me at (608) 884-1227 or by email at [email protected].

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WisDOT will be providing a run through of the presentation as well as have the exhibit boards available for review on Tuesday. We welcome any input, questions or comments you may have as we prepare for the public hearing on the preferred alternative on 12/13/18. An invitation for the Public Hearing was mailed to you yesterday.

The project presentation will be provided and entered into the public record at the public hearing prior to the request for public testimony, and all exhibits will subsequently be placed on the project website at https://projects.511wi.gov/i‐39‐90/us1218‐beltline/

Provisions have been made for the submission of written statements or other exhibits in place of or in addition to the testimony presented at the public hearing. This additional testimony will be included in the hearing record if postmarked no later than January 11, 2019.

Thank you, Jenny Jennifer Grimes Environmental CoordinatorMega Team Projects & Planning Major StudiesWisDOT Southwest Region – Edgerton111 Interstate Blvd, Edgerton, WI 53534 Phone 608.884.1147 | Cell 608.516.9760

[email protected]

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) – Southwest Region is continuing the design efforts for future improvements of Interstate 39/90 at the US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange near Madison.

You are invited to a Local Officials and Agency Meeting that will be held on Tuesday 12/4/18 at the WisDOT SW Region –Madison Office (2101 Wright Street, Madison, WI), a little over a week prior to the Public Hearing on the Environmental Assessment to preview information and exhibits that will be presented to the public.

The Notice of the Public Hearing and the Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange (BIC), will be published the WI State Journal tomorrow, Friday 11/16/18, and was sent to you separately.

A two‐page Preferred Alternative Summary has been included to aid in your understanding the preferred alternative decision.

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Vesperman, WisDOT Project Manager, or myself.

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Jenny Jennifer Grimes Environmental CoordinatorMega Team Projects & Planning Major StudiesWisDOT Southwest Region – Edgerton111 Interstate Blvd, Edgerton, WI 53534 Phone 608.884.1147 | Cell 608.516.9760

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Mark Vesperman, P.E. Project Manager, I-39/90 and US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange WisDOT Southwest Region Project Field Office 111 Interstate Boulevard Edgerton, WI 53534 608-884-1227

[email protected]


Appendix K

Official Public Hearing Record

Appendix L

Responses to Notice of Availability of the Draft EA – Agencies/Government Officials

City of Madison, Engineering and Planning Departments (Meeting Exhibits, 11/15/2018)

Dane County Public Works, Solid Waste Division (Email, 11/19/2018)

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (Email, 11/30/2018)

Forest County Potawatomi Community, Natural Resources Department (Email, 12/12/2018)

City of Madison, Mayor (Letter, 1/10/2019)

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 (Letter, 2/7/2019)

City of Madison, Director of Transportation (Letter, 3/17/2019)

WisDOT ID 1007‐10‐02 Page 1 of 2

I-39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline InterchangePreferred Alternative Summary

Purpose: The purpose of the I‐39/90 and US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange project is to accommodate I‐39/90 traffic levels with a focus on safety issues that affect interstate travel through the US 12/18 interchange and to ensure compatibility with the I‐39/90 reconstruction project south of US 12/18 to the Illinois State Line.

Needs: Four components make up the need for the Beltline Interchange project.

1. Safety Issues2. Interchange Traffic and Operations as they would affect I‐39/903. Interchange Geometrics4. Connection to the I‐39/90 Project from south of the Beltline Interchange to the Illinois State Line

The needs for the Beltline Interchange project are inclusive to all needs within the project termini. It is not WisDOT and FHWA’s intention to address all project needs within the project termini. Needs will be addressed within the Beltline Interchange traffic operations area of influence as well as any needs on US 12/18 as they impact safety and operations on I‐39/90. The alternatives development focused on satisfying the purpose of the Beltline Interchange project.

Information Related to the Beltline Interchange Project

WisDOT plans to improve the Beltline Interchange as part of the ongoing I‐39/90 Expansion Project.

The Interstate is currently under construction and is being expanded from four to six lanes between the IllinoisState Line and the Beltline Interchange near Madison.

The core of the interchange is the area of I‐39/90 between the northbound ramps going to the Beltline and thenorthbound ramps coming from the Beltline. The proposed core is more than one mile long.

Unique Traffic Patterns at the Beltline Interchange

Northbound traffic approaching the Beltline interchange is anticipated tobe 36,000 vehicles per day by the year 2040.

Madison is a major destination for Interstate travelers. WisDOT expectsone‐third of northbound vehicles on the Interstate to exit at the MadisonBeltline each day, leaving a lower volume of traffic in the core.

Approximately 23,200 vehicles per day will travel northbound through thecore of the interchange.

What’s unique about the Beltline Interchange is that the daily trafficvolume on I‐39/90 within the core is significantly lower than the dailytraffic volume on the ramp from the Beltline.

The ramp from the Beltline onto I‐39/90 northbound is anticipated tocarry 40,200 vehicles per day by the year 2040, which is 73% more trafficthan on I‐39/90 traveling through the core of the interchange.

Today, traffic volumes on the Beltline on‐ramp are higher than I‐39/90 atalmost all hours of the day, even on Friday afternoons in the summer.

Daily Traffic Volumes – BIC Core Alternatives Considered for the Beltline Interchange

Southbound

Based on the purpose and need of the project, three lanes will be built along southbound I‐39/90 through the coreof the interchange. The two existing lanes will remain in place with a third lane added to the inside along with a new 12‐foot shoulder and concrete median barrier.

A dedicated exit‐only lane will also be added to southbound I‐39/90 near the exit ramp to westbound US 12/18.

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WisDOT is considering alternatives for two orthree lanes northbound through the core of theinterchange.

The two‐lane interchange improvement optioncarries three lanes of I‐39/90 past the off‐ramp tothe Beltline and drops one lane in the core, priorto the northbound on‐ramp from the Beltline.With this option, a third through lane is addedback to the Interstate from the Beltline on‐ramp,like it does today. The on‐ramp will also have anextended acceleration lane.

The three‐lane interchange improvement optioncarries three lanes of I‐39/90 through the core ofthe Beltline Interchange. With this option, allthree proposed lanes of the higher volumeon‐ramp from the Beltline merge into I‐39/90.

The alternative that drops from three lanes totwo lanes within the core is being considered as the preferred alternative because of its operational benefits.Normally, a single travel lane can accommodate about 2,000 vehicles in an hour before reaching capacity. OnI‐39/90, in the core of the Beltline Interchange, 2,165 vehicles per hour are anticipated during a summer Fridayafternoon in the year 2040. These 2,165 vehicles only require two lanes of traffic – and with plenty of capacity tospare. There is a need for three lanes south of the Beltline, but between the on and off ramps in the core of theinterchange, there is only demand for two lanes.

For both alternatives, the northbound I‐39/90 to westbound US 12/18 exit ramp is be reconstructed as a right‐sideexit and combined with the exit to eastbound US 12/18.

Safety Consideration for the Beltline Interchange Alternatives

The most significant reason for dropping a lane inthe core of the interchange, aside from the lackof traffic demand, is to improve the overall safetyof the interchange. More vehicles required tochange lanes often means more crashes.

If two lanes continue through the core of theinterchange, total traffic on the Interstate andthe northbound on‐ramp from the Beltline willmake a minimum of approximately 36,000 lanechanges per day.

If three lanes travel through the core of theinterchange, total traffic on the Interstate andthe northbound on‐ramp from the Beltline willmake a minimum of approximately 68,500 lanechanges per day, about 90% more than thetwo‐lane option.

Why the large difference? If there are three lanesof travel through the core of the interchange, the higher traffic volume – which is on the ramp, not the interstate –is required to merge at least one lane, and sometimes up to three lanes.

Summary

At first glance, it might not seem like a good idea to drop a lane in the middle of an interchange, only to addanother lane a few thousand feet later. Know that WisDOT considered the traffic and safety impacts of eachalternative, and after thorough analysis and evaluation of each option, WisDOT determined that the two‐lanealternative was the safest and most efficient of the alternatives considered.

For more information, visit the project website at https://projects.511wi.gov/i‐39‐90/us1218‐beltline/.


Crash AnalysisAnalysis Details Evaluated 5-year crash period (2011-2015) 650 crashes including 4 fatalities One crash every 3 days which is equivalent

to 2.5 crashes every week Every 17 days someone is injured in a crash

High-Crash Locations A location is flagged as being a “high-crash”

location when the crash rate is significantlyhigher than the statewide average.

6 locations have been flagged as “high-crash”locations where a crash could potentiallyimpact the safety and operations of the I-39/90mainline.

All High-Crash Locations on I-39/90 are Improved All 6 of the locations identified on I-39/90 as

“high-crash” location where a crash canimpact the safety and operations of theI-39/90 mainline are improved with theproposed project.

3 additional locations with crash rates thatare “above the statewide average” but notidentified as “high-crash” are also improved.o Westbound US 12/18 on-ramp merge

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Construction Project IDs1007-12-74

0 10.5Miles

K¹A

1007-12-78Early Fills, NB Bridges,

Culvert Extension, & WallStart: Spring 2020

End: Fall 2020

WisDOT Project ID: 1007-10-02/05I- 39/90 at US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange

Dane CountyNov. 2018

BELTLINE INTERCHANGECONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

(*Note - dates subject to change)

1007-12-79Mainline Reconstruct (SB)

Start: Fall 2020End: Fall 2021

1007-12-801007-12-78

1007-12-791007-12-75

1007-12-74Temporary Widen (NB)

Start: Summer 2019End: Fall 2019

1007-12-75Mainline Reconstruct

Start: Spring 2020End: Fall 2020


From: Grimes, Jennifer ‐ DOT Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:35 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Mark ‐ DOT Vesperman ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Theisen, Steven R ‐ DOT ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; DOT I39 Project <[email protected]> Subject: FW: WisDOT I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange: Local Officials & Agency Meeting ‐ response to John Walsh, Dane County Landfill (11/27/18)

John,

Thanks for inquiring about the project. There should be no impact to the landfill driveway. We will be extending the eastbound ramp acceleration lanes but nothing along westbound US 12/18.

A copy of the proposed Alternative C is attached.

Jenny


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From: Welch, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2018 11:11 AM To: Grimes, Jennifer ‐ DOT <[email protected]> Subject: FW: WisDOT I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange: Local Officials & Agency Meeting

Hi Jennifer, Do you know if the proposed interchange work would alter the entrance of the landfill or traffic patterns in/out of the landfill? I’m trying to determine if I need to go to this meeting.

Thanks, John Welch, P.E. Solid Waste Manager Dane County Public Works, Solid Waste Division office: 608‐267‐8815 cell: 608‐516‐4154


From: Weiss, Marilyn - DATCP <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 1:23 PMTo: Grimes, Jennifer - DOT; Halpin, Alice L - DATCPCc: Vesperman, Mark - DOT; DOT I39 ProjectSubject: RE: WisDOT I-39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange: DATCP update (11/30/18)

Thanks for the update.

Marilyn M. Weiss DATCP, Agricultural Impact Statement Program 608‐224‐4650 [email protected]

From: Grimes, Jennifer ‐ DOT <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 1:14 PM To: Halpin, Alice L ‐ DATCP <[email protected]>; Weiss, Marilyn ‐ DATCP <[email protected]> Cc: Vesperman, Mark ‐ DOT <[email protected]>; DOT I39 Project <[email protected]> Subject: RE: WisDOT I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange: Local Officials & Agency Meeting 12/4

Alice and Marilyn,

There are no farmland impacts with this project, as presented in the Draft EA. I would not expect any additional review needed from DATCP, but you will remain on our agency mailing list for project updates.

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From: Halpin, Alice L ‐ DATCP Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 12:55 PM To: Grimes, Jennifer ‐ DOT <[email protected]> Subject: Automatic reply: WisDOT I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange: Local Officials & Agency Meeting

I will be out of the office until Wednesday, December 12. I have received your message and will respond to it then. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Marilyn Weiss at [email protected] .

Alice Halpin, DATCP

‐‐‐‐‐Original Appointment‐‐‐‐‐ From: Grimes, Jennifer ‐ DOT Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 12:54 PM To: Holt, Daniel; Tracey Blankenship ‐ FHWA; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Heggelund, Eric P ‐ DNR; Matrise, Matthew J ‐ DNR; Kimberly Cook ([email protected]); Halpin, Alice L ‐ DATCP; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Dan.Brown@ho‐chunk.com; [email protected] Cc: Mark ‐ DOT Vesperman ([email protected]); Theisen, Steven R ‐ DOT; Vesperman, John ‐ DOT; Schoenmann, Scott F ‐ DOT; Jeff Hanson ([email protected]); Jess Billmeyer ([email protected]); Cowan, Alex ([email protected]); Zach Freeman; Lisa Dreifuerst ([email protected]); Welch, John Subject: WisDOT I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange: Local Officials & Agency Meeting When: Tuesday, December 04, 2018 2:00 PM‐3:30 PM (UTC‐06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Where: DOT CR DTSD SW MAD Columbia; DOT CR DTSD SW MAD Dane w/SMART Board; DOT CR DTSD SW MAD Rock

11/30/18: WisDOT will be providing a run through of the presentation as well as have the exhibit boards available for review on Tuesday. We welcome any input, questions or comments you may have as we prepare for the public hearing on the preferred alternative on 12/13/18. An invitation for the Public Hearing was mailed to you yesterday.

The project presentation will be provided and entered into the public record at the public hearing prior to the request for public testimony, and all exhibits will subsequently be placed on the project website at https://projects.511wi.gov/i‐39‐90/us1218‐beltline/

Jenny


Provisions have been made for the submission of written statements or other exhibits in place of or in addition to the testimony presented at the public hearing. This additional testimony will be included in the hearing record if postmarked no later than January 11, 2019.

Thank you, Jenny


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All,

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) – Southwest Region is continuing the design efforts for future improvements of Interstate 39/90 at the US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange near Madison.

You are invited to a Local Officials and Agency Meeting that will be held on Tuesday 12/4/18 at the WisDOT SW Region – Madison Office (2101 Wright Street, Madison, WI), a little over a week prior to the Public Hearing on the Environmental Assessment to preview information and exhibits that will be presented to the public.

The Notice of the Public Hearing and the Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange (BIC), will be published the WI State Journal tomorrow, Friday 11/16/18, and was sent to you separately.

A two‐page Preferred Alternative Summary has been included to aid in your understanding the preferred alternative decision.

If you have any questions, please contact Mark Vesperman, WisDOT Project Manager, or myself.

Jenny


[email protected]



From: Grimes, Jennifer - DOT <[email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 6:24 PMTo: Michael LaRongeCc: Vesperman, Mark - DOT; DOT I39 ProjectSubject: RE: WisDOT I-39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange, Madison, Dane County: Forest

County Potawatomi Community response (12/12/18)

Michael,

Thank you for the response. We will include your comments in the public hearing record.

WisDOT has a procedure for inadvertent discoveries in place during construction activities; we will include your contact information on behalf of the Forest County Potawatomi Community as an interested consulting party in the case of a discovery.

Thank you, Jenny


[email protected]

From: Michael LaRonge [mailto:Michael.LaRonge@fcpotawatomi‐nsn.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 4:48 PM To: Grimes, Jennifer ‐ DOT <[email protected]> Subject: RE: WisDOT I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange, Madison, Dane County: Forest County Potawatomi Community response (12/12/18)

Re: WisDOT Project I-39/90 and USH 12 (Beltline) Interchange Draft Environmental Assessment, Dane County, Wisconsin.

Dear Ms. Grimes,

Pursuant to consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (1966 as amended) the Forest County Potawatomi, a Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, reserves the right to comment on Federal undertakings, as defined under the act.

This project falls within the current geographic area of interest of the Forest County Potawatomi Community. Based on the information you provided about the project activities it appears that this project is unlikely to have an impact on historic properties. Therefore the Tribal Historic Preservation Office, on behalf of the Tribe, is pleased to concur with the SHPO finding of no historic properties affected, with one condition. In the event that human remains or archaeological materials are exposed during the dredging work must halt and the Tribe must be included in any consultation concerning treatment and disposition of the find if possible prior to removal.


Your interest in protecting Wisconsin’s cultural and historic properties is appreciated. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the email or number listed below.

Respectfully,

Michael LaRonge Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Natural Resources Department Forest County Potawatomi Community 5320 Wensaut Lane P.O. Box 340 Crandon, Wisconsin 54520 Phone: 715‐478‐7354 Fax: 715‐478‐7225 Email: Michael.LaRonge@FCPotawatomi‐nsn.gov

From: Grimes, Jennifer - DOT [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 6:33 PM To: Holt, Daniel; Blankenship, Tracey; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Heggelund, Eric P - DNR; Matrise, Matthew J - DNR; Draeger, Jim R - WHS; Cook, Kimberly A - WHS; Halpin, Alice L - DATCP; Sen.Miller - LEGIS; Rep.Anderson - LEGIS; Rep.Hebl - LEGIS; [email protected]; Sen.Petrowski - LEGIS; Rep.Spiros - LEGIS; Montesinos, David - DOT; Brown, Joel R - DOT; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Suettinger, Cassandra M - MUN; [email protected]; Banigan, Kim - Other; [email protected]; Wolf, Michael - MUN; Wolf, Michael - MUN; Hougan, Maria P - MUN; [email protected]; Leoso, Edith; Michael LaRonge; Quackenbush, Bill; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Hemp, Kyle L - DOT; Palmer, Todd A - DOA; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Bie, Michael - DOT; Hoelker, Michael - DOT; Vieth, David - DOT; Siebert, David R - DNR Cc: Vesperman, Mark - DOT; Schoenmann, Scott F - DOT; Vesperman, John - DOT; Theisen, Steven R - DOT; DOT I39 Project Subject: WisDOT I-39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange, Madison, Dane County: Notice of Public Hearing and EA Availability


The Notice of the Public Hearing and the Availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the I‐39/90 & US 12/18 Beltline Interchange (BIC), will be published the WI State Journal tomorrow, Friday 11/16/18. A copy of the Notice is attached for your information and use.

A project location map, including the location of the hearing, is attached. Additional information for the project can be viewed online at https://projects.511wi.gov/i‐39‐90/us1218‐beltline/

If you have any questions, please contact WisDOT Project Manager, Mark Vesperman, or myself.

Jenny


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Department of Transportation Thomas Lynch, PE, PTOE, PTP, AICP, Director of Transportation Madison Municipal Building

215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 109

P.O. Box 2986 Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2986

Phone: (608) 266-4761 Fax: (608) 267-1158

March 17, 2019

Tracy Blankenship Acting Assistant Division Administrator John Vesperman Section Chief Daniel Holt Project Manager WisDOT SW Region FHWA Wisconsin Section 111 Interstate Blvd 525 Junction Road, Suite 8000 Edgerton, Wisconsin 53534 Madison, Wisconsin 53717

RE: Project ID 1007-10-02 I-39/90 and US 12/18 (Beltline Interchange) EA

Thank you again for the opportunity to comment on the issues surrounding the I-39/90 and US 12/18 Beltline Interchange (BIC). In November of 2018, WisDOT released their Environmental Assessment (EA) for the BIC interchange and the City of Madison submitted a comment letter in January 2019. With this letter we would like to re-emphasize the urgent safety need and request a grade separated solution that addresses safety and access to the US 12/18 intersections with Millpond and/or County AB. Recent crash statistics from 2014 to 2018 continue to show this safety need:

Millpond Road – 55 crashes, of which 17 involved injuries and 1 fatality. County AB – 35 crashes, of which 19 involved injuries with 1 fatality.

Since 1998, WisDOT has evaluated various solutions for the safety problems that exist at both of these intersections. Over the past 5 years three projects have had the Millpond Road and County AB intersections within their logical termini.

Project ID 3080-10-01 US 12/18 Freeway Conversion study

o The 2016 EA shows Millpond Road and County AB within the project limits

o The 2016 EA Project Need incorporates Millpond Road and states “the crash rate in the westsection is 220 crashes per 100 MVM (million vehicle miles), which is well above the statewideaverage of 67 for similar roadways. The injury crash rate in the west section is 89 per 100MVM, which is higher than the statewide average of 23.8 for similar roadways. The crash ratefor incidents resulting in fatality on the west section is 7.7 per 100 MVM which greatly exceedsthe statewide rate of 0.9 per 100 MVM”

o The 2016 FONSI does not address Millpond Road access. Instead in the responses tocomments the FONSI states that Millpond Road concerns will be addressed in the Meier RoadExtension and Overpass (WisDOT ID 5992-10-02). The 2016 FONSI referenced a potentialfuture frontage road system connecting to a future interchange, but did not provide aprogrammed project.

Project ID 5992-10-02 Meier Road Extension and Overpass

o WisDOT distributed alternatives in 2016 with both BIC and US 12/18 Freeway Conversionprojects.

o The Meier Road Extension and Overpass is referenced in the 2016 BIC Range of Alternativesand 2016 US 12/18 FONSI


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o The Meier Road Extension and Overpass project was cancelled in January 2018. Thecancellation letter did not give specific reasons. Other correspondence suggests it was relatedto the rescoping of the BIC interchange.

Project ID 1007-10-02 BIC Interchange

o The 2018 EA includes Millpond Road intersection and County AB intersection within projectlimits.

o The 2018 EA states the US 12/18 section with Millpond Road has an extreme safety need atotal crash rate or KAB crash rate more than 3 standard deviations above the statewide averagerate for similar facilities

o In the 2016 Range of Alternatives referenced a grade separated solution to Millpond Roadintersection (Meier Road extension – now cancelled) and a Phase 3 County AB interchange.

o The 2018 EA narrows the Project Purpose to focus solely on I-39 operations, withoutaddressing critical needs within the logical termini of the project.

As stated, these three state and federal projects included the Millpond Road intersection in the logical termini, reference the extreme safety need of the intersection, yet these three projects have no proposed action addressing that need. FHWA’s own guidance defines logical termini as, “(1) rational end points for a transportation improvement, and (2) rational end points for a review of the environmental impacts.1” In reference to (1), the proposed action for the BIC omits 0.8 miles of high crash US 12/18 corridor within the logical termini – the supposed rational endpoint for the transportation improvement. If three state and federal actions include these intersections within their scope, and yet do not address the need, what recourse does the City have?

These safety concerns were raised during the rescoping process for the BIC in MATPB’s July 2018 letter, yet the concerns were unheeded in the narrowing of the BIC project purpose.

The Millpond Road intersection is well within the influence area typically allocated to a system interchange, on a state highway that is within the National Highway System (NHS). This precludes the opportunity to install more conventional and less costly intersection treatments such as signals. Because US 12/18 is on the NHS, only actions by WisDOT and FHWA can address this problem.

We understand and applaud WisDOT’s and FHWA’s efforts to implement performance based practical design. We would like to work with WisDOT and FHWA to identify/develop a cost effective grade-separated solution that satisfies the urgent safety need of these intersections in the next five years. At-grade solutions (such as J-turns), while effective for lower volume intersections, would not address the full set of needs associated with the high auto and truck volumes at Millpond Road and County AB.

Thank you for reviewing this set of additional comments as you consider approval of the I-39/90 EA, and we look forward to working together to address these important needs.

Sincerely,

Thomas W. Lynch, PE, PTOE, PTP, AICP Director of Transportation City of Madison

1 https://www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/legislation/nepa/guidance_project_termini.aspx


April 15, 2019

Re: WisDOT Project ID 1007-10-02 I-39/90 at US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange Dane County

Dear Mr. Tom Lynch,

Thank you for your letter dated March 17, 2019 in which additional comments were provided on behalf of the City of Madison in response to the Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for the I-39/90 at US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange. Your letter, as well as this response, will be included in the final document. It is WisDOT’s hope that by providing some project background, this letter will offer some clarification as to why the Meier Road overpass and County AB interchange are no longer included as grade-separated crossings with the Beltline Interchange project.

A series of meetings began in November 2012 with FHWA, WisDOT Statewide Bureaus, WisDOT Southwest Region staff, and the I-39/90 Corridor Management Team (a combined WisDOT/consultant mega-project oversight team for the I-39/90 Corridor, including the US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange, at its 45-mile northern terminus). The purpose of the meetings was to discuss key design parameters for the Beltline Interchange including traffic operations, utilities, structures, constructability, right-of-way, environmental impacts, and construction costs.

As WisDOT developed alternatives for a full-system interchange design, the concepts included wide sweeping curves for the turbine interchange, as well as incorporating collector-distributor system roadways resulting in the project limits being expanded. With the ramps extending east past the Millpond Road intersection, the closure of this at-grade intersection was required and the Meier Road overpass and County AB interchange with a frontage road along the south side of US 12/18 was proposed. Since the closure of the Millpond Road intersection was necessitated by Beltline Interchange, costs associated with the Meier Road overpass and County AB interchange were considered in the project costs. As WisDOT developed concepts for a full system interchange design, the project then transitioned into evaluating Performance-Based Practical Design solutions in late-2015.

In December 2017, WisDOT and FHWA revisited the scope of the Beltline Interchange project with consideration given to Performance-Based Practical Design in an effort to reduce impacts and enable savings in the estimated cost of the interchange. The primary purpose of the revised project is to focus on safety issues that affect interstate travel through the Beltline Interchange and ensure compatibility with the I-39/90 Corridor reconstruction project south of the US 12/18 interchange to the Illinois State Line.

With the change in project scope, the limits and impacts associated with the Beltline Interchange project were greatly reduced. It was decided, and agreed upon with FHWA, that the needs addressed with the project either fully or substantially, would be those that impact the safety and operations of the I-39/90 mainline and


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http://www.i39-90.wi.gov/

fall within the Beltline interchange traffic operations area of influence. The influence area on each leg of the interchange was determined with guidance from Chapter 14 of the Highway Capacity Manual and are detailed in the EA and shown as Figure 7. An exhibit showing the influence area is also included with this letter. The logical termini described in the EA, and mentioned in your letter, are the NEPA rational end points determined for the project area for analyzing all social, environmental, and technical aspects to determine the potential effect(s) of the project.

When WisDOT began moving forward with a new design approach, the concept of the Meier Road overpass fell outside of the revised scope and was no longer consistent with the newly defined purpose and need. Since the changes to the project allowed the Millpond Road intersection to remain open, the associated need for the County AB interchange and frontage road along US 12/18 are no longer necessitated by the Beltline Interchange and exceed the goals of the project.

In keeping with WisDOT’s concern for safety, the department evaluated crash data which resulted in the Southwest Region submitting applications which propose safety improvements at both the Millpond Road and County AB at-grade intersections as separate projects for consideration through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). WisDOT has recently reconvened and discussed issues at both locations with stakeholders in the area including the City of Madison, Dane County, Ho-Chunk Nation and others to develop short-term and long-term solutions along US 12/18. The department looks forward to continued communication with the newly formed work group as future US 12/18 options are examined.

As always, WisDOT is open to continued communication with all interested area stakeholders. If you would like to discuss the project in more detail, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at me at (608) 884-1221 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

John Vesperman

John Vesperman, P.E. Major/Mega Project Chief WisDOT Southwest Region 111 Interstate Boulevard Edgerton, WI 53534 Cc/encl: Mayor Paul Soglin, City of Madison

Rob Phillips, City of Madison Mark Vesperman, WisDOT I-39/90 North Segment Project Manager Jennifer Grimes, WisDOT I-39/90 Corridor Environmental Coordinator Tim Marshall, Federal Highway Administration Tracey Blankenship, Federal Highway Administration Bill Schaefer, Madison Area Transportation Planning Board (MPO) Jerry Mandli, Dane County Highway Commissioner


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PROJECT ID 1007‐10‐02BELTLINE INTERCHANGE(I‐39/90 at US 12/18)

DANE COUNTY

AREA OF INFLUENCEBASED ON TRAFFIC OPERATIONS FOR THE


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AREA OF INFLUENCE

Notes

• Ramp influence area defined as 1,500’ beyond gore, per HCM 6 Chapter 14.

• NB I‐39/90 north of the Beltline Interchange extends farther than 1,500’ to include full length of US 12/18 acceleration lane and taper.

• WB US 12/18 west of the Beltline Interchange extends farther than 1,500’ to include auxiliary lane along weaving segment to the US 51/Stoughton Road exit ramp.


Wisconsin Division 525 Junction Road, Suite 8000 Madison, WI 53717

April 19, 2019 Phone: (608) 829-7500Fax: (608) 662-2121

www.fhwa.dot.gov/widiv/

In Reply Refer To:HDA-WI

Thomas Lynch, P.E., PTOE, PTP, AICP Director of Transportation City of Madison Department of Transportation215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Madison, WI 53701-2986 Dear Mr. Lynch:

We are writing in response to your March 17, 2019 letter which provided additional comments on the Interstate (I)-39/90 and United States (U.S.) Highway 12/18 Beltline Interchange Environmental Assessment (EA). Your message was primarily focused on safety concerns at the Millpond Road and County Highway AB intersections and asked for consideration of solutions to include grade-separated access for Millpond Road and County AB. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) understands the safety concerns expressed by the City of Madison and has verified with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) that there is a safety need associated with these intersections. Our understanding is that WisDOT has recently met with the City of Madison and is in the process of discussing possible safety projects to address these intersections. FHWA supports these efforts and hope that we can achieve a mutually acceptable solution. In the letter, you note the City of Madison’s support for a grade-separated solution which was previously considered as an alternative with three past WisDOT projects. Based on FHWA’s involvement with these projects, we have enclosed a summary that provides our understanding as to why a grade-separated facility is no longer being pursued. In addition, your letter also asked what recourse the City of Madison has if past project proposals considered these intersections, but perhaps not the need. In response, we hope the enclosed summaries also provide you adequate explanations as to why these intersection improvements are not within the range of these projects. In terms of recourse, FHWA encourages you to continue working with WisDOT to determine an appropriate scope for a project that adequately addresses the safety concerns at these locations. Lastly, your March 2019 letter follows up your January 2019 letter which provided comments on the proposed Beltline Interchange project EA. This letter asked FHWA to review additional remarks in our consideration of the approval of the Beltline Interchange EA. As you are aware, the Draft EA was approved on November 13, 2018, and WisDOT is currently in the process of completing the environmental studies. While we believe most of your concerns have been


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addressed in the Draft EA, WisDOT and FHWA agree that all your comments will be considered before making a final environmental decision. We hope that we have thoroughly responded to your questions. We will continue to work cooperatively with WisDOT in support of the Beltline Interchange project as well as appropriate safety improvements at the Millpond Road and County AB intersections. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss further, please contact Tracey Blankenship (608-829-7510 or [email protected]) or myself (608-829-7515 or [email protected]). Sincerely,

Daniel L. Holt, P.E., PTOE Program Delivery Team Leader For: Timothy C. Marshall, P.E. Acting Division Administrator enclosure


FHWA Summary of Why a Grade-Separated Improvement is not Part of Ongoing and Previous Study Projects

Project ID 3080-10-01, the U.S. Highway 12/18 Conversion study, is a study intended to officially map a portion of the U.S. Highway 12/18 corridor for possible future conversion to a freeway. With mapping studies, possible future improvements are identified as a means of determining the areas to be officially mapped under Wisconsin Statute 84.295. Mapping/conversion studies do not directly lead to improvements. Additional National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) studies are needed before moving forward with a proposed improvement. Therefore, while a potential interchange at County AB is shown within the project limits, that interchange was used to define the area to be mapped and is not considered to be an approved improvement.

Project ID 5992-10-02, the Meier Road Extension and Overpass project, is a project that WisDOT canceled in early 2018. This project was originally developed to address access issues that existed due to the previous alternatives being studied as part of the Beltline Interchange, prior to revising the purpose and need. Prior to re-scoping, the Beltline Interchange purpose and need led to a range of alternatives that had the interchange ramps tying in much further to the east along U.S. Highway 12/18. This necessitated more robust improvements to address access that fell within the limits of the proposed improvements for the Beltline Interchange. When the Beltline Interchange was officially down-scoped in early December of 2017, this eliminated the need for the Meier Road Extension as part of the Beltline Interchange project.

Project ID 1007-10-02, the Beltline Interchange project, is an ongoing project currently in the NEPA phase. One of your main concerns regarding the 2018 Draft EA is related to the reduced scope of the Beltline Interchange. You are specifically concerned that not all needs within the logical termini are being addressed. FHWA accepted the revised scope with acceptance of WisDOT’s December 13, 2017 Process Initiation Letter (PIL) and publication of the rescission of the previous Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that was published in the January 29, 2018 Federal Register.

FHWA supported this 2017 change in scope for the Beltline Interchange Project based on concerns with transportation funding and a new emphasis on performance-based practical design. The originally-scoped Beltline Interchange improvement was developed as part of the I-39/90 reconstruction and expansion environmental document which was first approved in 2010. That scope was focused on ensuring an effective tie in of the I-39/90 expansion to the south. The Beltline Interchange project scope was significantly modified in May of 2013 when new environmental studies were initiated that looked at reconstruction and expansion of I-39/90 and I-94 to the north of the interchange, U.S. Highway 12/18 (the Beltline) both east and west of the interchange, and along U.S. Highway 51 (Stoughton Road) immediately west of the interchange. With the substantial change in scope, the project was advanced under a new, and separate environmental document. In early 2017, following questions over transportation funding, WisDOT cancelled, or put on hiatus, most of their environmental studies for major expansion projects, including those surrounding the Beltline Interchange. This resulted in an appropriate down-scoping of the Beltline Interchange improvement.

The current purpose and need for the Beltline Interchange reconstruction project is unique in that it is not intended to address all the needs within the entire system interchange. Instead, the purpose of the I-39/90 and U.S. Highway 12/18 Beltline Interchange project is to accommodate I-39/90 traffic levels


with a focus on safety issues that affect interstate travel through the U.S. Highway 12/18 interchange and ensure compatibility with the I-39/90 corridor project to the south. The needs that will be addressed, either fully or substantially, are those that impact the safety and operations of the I-39/90 mainline and fall within the Beltline interchange traffic operations area of influence. The alternatives development process included performance-based practical design considerations that would yield cost-effective improvements to address deficiencies within the project's purpose and need.

As you’ve indicated in your letter, the proposed improvements associated with the Beltline Interchange do not extend to the logical termini. Logical termini, as you’ve pointed out, are defined as (1) rational end points for a transportation improvement, and (2) rational end points for a review of the environmental impacts. The environmental impact review frequently covers a broader geographic area than the strict limits of the transportation improvements. Generally, when the purpose and need includes an operational component, the logical termini are usually based on points of major traffic generation or diversion, especially intersecting roadways. Thus, this is what led to the selection of the logical termini currently identified for the Beltline Interchange project.

The purpose and need of a project will drive the range of alternatives and the end points for the improvements associated with those alternatives. As indicated above, the purpose and need for this project is to accommodate I-39/90 traffic levels with a focus on safety issues that affect interstate travel through the U.S. Highway 12/18 interchange and ensure compatibility with the I-39/90 corridor project to the south. This is what determined the extent of the proposed improvements. Therefore, the previously proposed interchange at County AB was removed from further consideration as part of the Beltline Interchange project.


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