Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/10/2014 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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14-0397 1 January 2014 Finance ReportReportReport of the Director of Finance for the month of January 2014.RECEIVED AND FILED  Action details Not available
14-0401 1 February 2014 Finance ReportReportReport of the Director of Finance for the month of February 2014.RECEIVED AND FILED  Action details Not available
14-0451 1 March 2014 Finance ReportReportReport of the Director of Finance for the month of March 2014.RECEIVED AND FILED  Action details Not available
14-0443 1 03 2014 ReportReportReport of the Department of Building & Inspections for the month of March 2014.RECEIVED AND FILED  Action details Not available
14-0448 2 ENGINEERING ESTIMATES APRIL 2014ResolutionResolution approving Engineering Estimates for April 2014.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0449 1 April 2014 BillsResolutionResolution approving 2014 bills paid in April.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0403 1 April Committee AppointmentsAppointmentBoard of Park Commissioners (4/5ths vote req'd): Reappoint Jim Webb, 1224 King St. Board of Zoning Appeals: Douglas Farmer, 321 21st St. S. Betty Woodruff, 1600 Nakomis Ave. Ethics Board: Larry Klahn, 123 6th St. S. Regina Siegel, 2628 State St.CONFIRMED  Action details Not available
14-0199 1 Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Subsections 9.06 (L) and 9.06 (M) regarding parking holidays and the allowance of parking near schools.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsections 9.06 (L) and 9.06 (M) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding parking holidays and the allowance of parking near schools.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
14-0263 1 Rental Registration OrdinanceOrdinanceA SECOND AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 8.01(Q), repeal and recreate Section 8.06 concerning the Mandatory Inspection and Registration Program for Residential Rental Properties, repeal and recreate Section 8.07 concerning Mandatory Inspection Standards and Enforcement, create Section 8.08 concerning Notice of Building Code Violations, create Section 8.09 concerning Fees for Re-inspection and amend Section 25.01 establishing fees.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
14-0266 1 Railroad Condemnation of City LandOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to repeal any previous ordinance consenting to railroad corporation condemnation of City lands.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
14-0271 1 2.23(E)(11) - application review processOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 2.23(E)(11)(a) to modify the application review procedure for economic development incentives.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
14-0286 1 7.06 - drug and gang house abatementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to delete Subsection 7.06(B), to delete Paragraph 7.06(C)(3), to renumber remaining Paragraph is 7.06(C) and to create Paragraph 7.06(C)(10) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding abatement of drug and gang houses.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
14-0308 1 15.02 Rezoning - 400 4th St NOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Public/Semi-Public District to the Community Business District to allow property to be used as student housing at 400 4th St. N.REFERPass Action details Not available
14-0173 1 Electronic Messaging UnitsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraphs 20.25(H)(11)(b)(iv), 20.25(H)(17)(b)(iii), 20.25(K)(1)(f)(iii) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to electronic messaging units. (Note: The Committee, Committee of the Whole and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)DIVIDEDPass Action details Not available
14-0457 1 Divided Question A - electronic messaging unitsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraphs 20.25(H)(11)(b)(iv), 20.25(H)(17)(b)(iii), 20.25(K)(1)(f)(iii) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to existing off-premise signs and electronic messaging units.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
14-0463 1 Divided Question B - electronic messaging unitsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraphs 20.25(H)(11)(b)(iv) and 20.25(H)(17)(b)(iii) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to just compensation for removal of signs.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
14-0343 1 Report of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Company in the amount of $ for the 2014 Replacement Curb & Gutter Project.Report of BidsReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Steiger Construction, Inc. in the amount of $181,268.20 for the 2014 Replacement Curb & Gutter project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0344 2 2014 Street & Sewer RepairReport of BidsReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in amount of $217,406.40 for the 2014 Street & Sewer Repair project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0415 1 Report of Quote and Resolution awarding contract toof Company in amount of $ for the Downtown Concrete & Pavement Repair project.Report of BidsReport of Quote and Resolution awarding contract to Pember Companies, Inc. in amount of $18,378.00 for the Downtown Concrete & Pavement Repair project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0128 1 structural evaluationResolutionResolution appropriating funds in connection with structural evaluation of Market Square.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0232 1 security camera additional appropriationResolutionResolution appropriating uncommitted bond funds to the Parking Ramps Security Camera project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0245 1 Claim for Excessive Assessment - 100 Harborview PartnersClaim/AppealClaim for excessive assessment for 2013 on behalf of 100 Harborview Partners LLC for properties located at 100 2nd St. N. and resolution denying same. (Note: The Committee, Committee of the Whole and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0250 1 CUP - Turtle Stack Brewery 125 2nd St SApplicationApplication of Turtle Stack Brewery LLC for a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a craft brewery and tasting room at 125 2nd St. S. and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0253 2 Resolution appropriating funds for title work involving the BNSF Railroad Double Tracking ProjectResolutionResolution appropriating funds for title work involving the BNSF Railroad Double Tracking Project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0254 2 Resolution appropriating funds for permits and soil boring connected to the 2014 Capital Improvement ProgramResolutionAmended Resolution appropriating funds for permits and soil boring connected to the 2014 Capital Improvement Program.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0255 1 International Business ParkResolutionAmended Resolution appropriating $4,000 of TID #9 Funds to be used for summer mowing and maintenance at the La Crosse International Business Park.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0256 1 Planning ReorgResolutionResolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and classifications for the Planning and Development Department.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0264 1 Community Police OfficerResolutionResolution approving the reorganization to the table of positions and classifications for the Police Department.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0265 1 Vacation CarryoverResolutionResolution authorizing an extension to the 2014 deadline for use of approved vacation carryover for Transit employees.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0269 1 Grievance Procedure effective 4/11/14ResolutionAmended Resolution approving the City’s Grievance Procedure effective April 11, 2014.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
14-0268 1 Resolution approving attached Architectural Proposal for the design of George C Poage Park and appropriation of fundsResolutionAmended Resolution approving attached Architectural Proposal for the design of George C. Poage Park and appropriation of funds.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0272 1 Resolution to purchase street light equipment for neighborhood streetscape.ResolutionResolution to purchase street light equipment for neighborhood streetscape.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0273 1 Company Store Acquisition Rescind 13-0151ResolutionResolution rescinding Resolution 13-0151 authorizing acquisition of property from the Company Store Factory Inc. in the Airport Industrial Park.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0274 1 WisDOT TAP GrantsResolutionResolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to apply for and accept a WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant for the expansion of the VIP Trail and for Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements within TID #15.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0276 1 Resolution - Purchase Agreement Plant 6 - Parcel CResolutionResolution approving a Purchase Agreement between La Crosse Industrial Park Corporation (LIPCO) and Reinhart Foodservice for Plant 6 - Parcel C.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0288 1 Parking Lot Lease - Piggys and Pump HOuseResolutionResolution approving parking lot lease with R&R Restaurants, Inc. d/b/a Piggy's and the Pump House Regional Arts Center, Inc.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0289 1 Indra Booker - beverage operator license appealClaim/AppealApplication of Indra M. Book for a Beverage Operator's License and appeal of denial by the Police Department and resolution denying same. (Note: The committee(s) and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the committee(s) and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0295 1 Hunan - license applicationApplicationApplication of Hunan Garden 608, Inc. for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor License at 318-322 4th St. S. for remainder of license period 2013-14 (April through June) and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0322 1 WTC - Waiver of 2 story requirementApplicationApplication of Western Technical College for waiver of two-story requirement for new construction at 232 6th St. N. which is located within the downtown area as defined in 15.25(A)(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0337 1 Wage Increase - LibraryResolutionAmended Resolution approving a wage increase for La Crosse Public Library Employees effective January 3, 2014.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
14-0324 1 Trinity Holdings - Reqeust for Permission to Apply - 424 Copeland AveRequestRequest of Trinity Holdings, LLC for permission to apply for a Combination Class "B" Beer & Liquor license at 424 Copeland Avenue and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0341 1 Brown, Shana - taxi cab operatorClaim/AppealApplication of Shana L. Brown for a Public Passenger Vehicle Operator's License and appeal of denial by the Police Department and resolution denying same. (Note: The committee(s) and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the committee(s) and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0388 1 Various Licenses - April to JuneApplicationResolution approving various license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period 2013-14 (April through June).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0402 1 Squad ReplacementResolutionResolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement squad for the Police Department.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0405 1 Resolution authorizing Board of Public Works to negotiate Pipeline Agreement between City of La Crosse and BNSF Railroad for installation of Stormwater Pipe crossing BNSF Railroad trackResolutionResolution authorizing the Board of Public Works to negotiate a Pipeline Agreement between the City of La Crosse and BNSF Railroad for the installation of a Stormwater Pipe crossing BNSF railroad tracks and appropriation of funds.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0424 1 Clason donation to Fire Dept.ResolutionResolution approving monetary donation to the La Crosse Fire Department from Clason Buick, GMC of La Crosse.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0372 1 1938 Nakomis - Lakowske AnnexationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to annex a parcel of land from the Town of Campbell to the City of La Crosse (1938 Nakomis Avenue - Lakowske).   Action details Not available
14-0375 1 7.01(X) - Social HostOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Subsection 7.01(X) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding social hosting.   Action details Not available
14-0379 1 Final Zoning - Binsfeld PropertyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by adding thereto new territory and making additions and corrections to the zoning map. (Cherokee Ave - Binsfeld Property).   Action details Not available
14-0432 1 8.02 (X) Order to Correct (OTC) streamlineOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 8.02 (X) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to streamline administration of Orders to Correct for Refuse and Recyclable Material Nuisances.   Action details Not available
14-0434 2 Ordinance 7.01 (I) (2) Storage of Personalty OTC streamlineOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 7.01 (I)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to streamline administration of Orders to Correct for Storage of Personalty.   Action details Not available
14-0470 1 15.02 Rezoning 2344 State Rd 16OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Planned Development District - Specific to the Planned Development District - Specific at 2344 State Road 16 allowing for construction of a duplex.   Action details Not available
14-0353 1 Airport Hangar Agreement with TDM Inc 2733 Fanta Reed RoadResolutionResolution authorizing negotiations and authority to enter into a hangar agreement with TDM Inc.   Action details Not available
14-0354 1 Airport PFC 10 Amendment Leibowitz AMCResolutionResolution authorizing the Airport to contract with Leibowitz AMC to Amend PFC Application 10.   Action details Not available
14-0355 1 Airport Petition for State AidResolutionResolution authorizing the Airport to petition the Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid.   Action details Not available
14-0356 1 Airport Statement of Project IntentionsResolutionResolution authorizing the Airport to file its Airport Statement of Project Intentions and pursue state and federal funding.   Action details Not available
14-0357 1 Airport T-Hangar RepairsResolutionResolution authorizing repairs to T-Hangars.   Action details Not available
14-0358 1 Airport Gift Shop and Restaurant Agreement with OakwellsResolutionResolution approving Gift Shop/Restaurant Concession Agreement with Oakwells Consumer Rail LLC.   Action details Not available
14-0373 1 Petition for Annexation - 1938 Nakomis - LakowskePetitionPetition for Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval pursuant to Sec. 66.0217(2), Wis. Stats. of land from the Town of Campbell to the City of La Crosse (1938 Nakomis Ave - Lakowske).   Action details Not available
14-0378 1 G&B truck replacementResolutionResolution authorizing purchase of a new truck and plow for the Public Works Department.   Action details Not available
14-0385 1 Airport ReimbursementResolutionResolution expressing official intent regarding certain capital expenditures to be reimbursed from the proceeds of an obligation.   Action details Not available
14-0386 1 2014 stormwater permit annual reportResolutionResolution approving annual stormwater permit report.   Action details Not available
14-0389 1 Spanky's Expansion May 10 2014ApplicationApplication of Jette LLC dba Spanky's Saloon for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 411 3rd St S for Special Event on May 10, 2014 and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-0392 1 North Side Municipal Sub-Lease LoggersResolutionResolution approving the North Side Municipal Dock Sub-Lease (Loggers and Hanke).   Action details Not available
14-0408 1 2013 La Crosse Fire Department Community ReportReport2013 La Crosse Fire Department Community Report.   Action details Not available
14-0409 1 Purchasing Card ProgramResolutionResolution authorizing the Finance Department to participate in the State of Wisconsin purchasing card program.   Action details Not available
14-0410 1 Purchasing PolicyResolutionResolution updating and consolidating the Purchasing Policy for the City of La Crosse.   Action details Not available
14-0411 1 Travel PolicyResolutionResolution updating and consolidating the Travel Policy for the City of La Crosse.   Action details Not available
14-0412 1 Greengrass Permission to apply 1904 Campbell RdRequestRequest of Donald Greengrass and Vivek Pande dba Greengrass Cafe for permission to apply for a Combination Class "B" Beer & Liquor license at 1904 Campbell Road and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-0416 1 Resolution appropriating additional funds to pay Pember Companies, Inc. for added work on the Chad Eirckson Memorial Park & Vietam Veterans Pond Improvement Project from the accepted La Crosse Community Foundation Grant.ResolutionResolution appropriating additonal funds to pay Pember Companies, Inc. for added work on the Chad Erickson Memorial Park & Vietnam Veterans Pond Improvement Project from the accepted La Crosse Community Foundation Grant.   Action details Not available
14-0417 1 Resolution appropriating additional funds to pay Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. for added work on the Chad Erickson Memorial Park & Vietnam Veterans Pond Improvement Project Phase II from the accepted La Crosse Community Foundation Grant.ResolutionResolution appropriating additional funds to pay Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. for added work on the Chad Erickson Memorial Park and Vietnam Veterans Pond Improvements Phase II from the accepted La Crosse Community Foundation Grant.   Action details Not available
14-0419 3 Resolution authorizing City Engineer to hire a consultant for City Wide Storm Water Modeling and Needs Assessment and appropriation of funds.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Engineer to hire a consultant for City Wide Storm Water Modeling and Needs Assessment and appropriation of funds.   Action details Not available
14-0421 1 Agreement with Custom Benefit AdministratorsResolutionResolution approving a contract between the City of La Crosse and Custom Benefit Administrators to provide administration services for the City’s medical benefit plan effective January 1, 2014.   Action details Not available
14-0422 1 Gundersen Health Plan AgreementResolutionResolution approving a contract between the City of La Crosse and Gundersen Health Plan to provide administration services for the City’s medical benefit plan effective January 1, 2014.   Action details Not available
14-0423 1 Healics 2014 AgreementResolutionResolution approving a one-year agreement between the City of La Crosse and Healics Inc. for health risk assessment (HRA) services effective May 1, 2014.   Action details Not available
14-0425 1 NCI TrainingResolutionResolution approving a contract with the National Charrette Institute (NCI) for training and authorization of funds for same.   Action details Not available
14-0426 1 International Migratory Bird DayResolutionResolution supporting an event celebrating International Migratory Bird Day at Myrick Hixon Eco Park.   Action details Not available
14-0427 1 Simplifying Solar PermittingResolutionResolution requiring the streamlining and improving of solar permitting in the Municipal Code.   Action details Not available
14-0428 1 Resolution approving updated State Municipal Agreement for Safe Routes to SchoolResolutionResolution approving updated State Municipal Agreement for Safe Routes to School.   Action details Not available
14-0429 1 CIP Funding for BPAC ProjectsResolutionResolution releasings funds from the 2013-2017 and 2014-2018 CIP budget for bicycle and pedestrian improvements as outlined in the adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.   Action details Not available
14-0430 2 Denton Sewer assessmentResolutionResolution authorizing Public Improvement and Levying Special Assessments agaist Benefitted Property in La Crosse, Wisconsin: Sanitary Sewer Main on Denton St from 19th St. to 20th St.   Action details Not available
14-0431 1 Resolution appropriating funds for the purchase of Video and LED Street Lighting equipment at select signalized intersections.ResolutionResolution appropriating funds for the purchase of Video and LED Street Lighting equipment at select signalized intersections.   Action details Not available
14-0433 1 Sanitary sewer Assessment DivisionResolutionResolution authorizing Public Improvement and Levying Special Assessments against Benefitted Property in La Crosse, Wisconsin: Sanitary Sewer Main on Division St. from 4th St. to 5th St.   Action details Not available
14-0435 1 Park Funds To Park ImprovementResolutionResolution authorizing the Board of Park Commissioners to designate user fees for specific park improvement funds.   Action details Not available
14-0436 1 Pay & ClassResolutionResolution approving the Pay and Classification Study.   Action details Not available
14-0440 1 Claims Process and ManagementResolutionResolution authorizing modifications to the City of La Crosse claims process and management.   Action details Not available
14-0442 1 Furniture - Legal DepartmentResolutionResolution authorizing use of unexpended capital equipment to purchase office furniture for Legal Department.   Action details Not available
14-0467 1 Request for Exception - 2nd & La Crosse (Hampton Hotel)ApplicationRequest for Exception to Standards for Commercial Design by La Crosse Hotel Group LLC for the hotel project at 2nd and La Crosse Streets allowing for a waiver of landscape buffer and parking setback requirements and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-0468 1 CUP - 2nd and La Crosse (Hampton)ApplicationApplication of La Crosse Hotel Group LLC for a Conditional Use Permit at 2nd and La Crosse Streets for demolition of existing building and pavement areas allowing for development of hotel and parking and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-0469 1 CUP - 520 State St (Golden Taps)ApplicationApplication of Golden Taps LLC (Bijan Jadali) for a Conditional Use Permit at 520 State Street allowing for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor license and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available