City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, April 11, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on 5/9/2024.  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Roll Call  
13 -  
Present:  
Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Jenasea  
Hameister, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard,  
Rebecca Schwarz, Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Moment of silence.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, to APPROVE minutes  
of March 14, 2024. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
2023 La Crosse Fire Department Annual Community Report.  
24-0494  
2024-04-001  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Janssen, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of February.  
24-0514  
2024-04-002  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Kiel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Notices and Discussions  
Sleznikow noted the La Crosse Earth Fair on April 28th in Myrick Park. Schwarz noted  
the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness day event on May 5th in  
Burns Park. Mayor Reynolds noted the 2023 Annual Report from La Crosse Library and  
thanked Library Director Shanneon Grant. He added that the City was recognized in  
the Municipality Magazine for receiving a Sustainability Award from the Sustainability  
Institute and that the City received a financial award from the Bloomberg  
Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund. Reynolds added that he hosted the  
Interagency Council on Homelessness meeting this week with Lieutenant Governor  
Sara Rodriguez and thanked staff and those present for participating. Reynolds noted  
that April 27th is the annual Neighbors Day clean-up. Lastly, Reynolds noted the  
ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings for the Cinnaire project at 4th and Jackson, the  
MSP RiverPoint project, and the Kids Coulee playground at Myrick Park.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2023/2024 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in April  
2024.  
24-0495  
2024-04-003  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
24-0496  
Citizens Board of Review: Paul Bagniefski, Scott Rada. Climate Action  
Plan Steering Committee: Adam Jacobson.  
2024-04-004  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Schwarz, that the Appointment be  
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Mindel, to SUSPEND CR XV for  
items 24-0482 and 24-0483. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $89,442.27 for the Traffic Calming Gladys Street & Main Street  
project.  
24-0192  
2024-04-005  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $131,866.00 for the 2024 Annual Sidewalk & ADA Ramp  
Replacement Program Project.  
24-0197  
2024-04-006  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $113,766.50 for the 2024 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Infill project.  
24-0198  
2024-04-007  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in  
the amount of $85,472.35 for the County B Retaining Wall Project.  
24-0375  
2024-04-008  
A motion was made by Hameister, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $311,453.14 for the 2024 Curb & Gutter with Utilities (South)  
project.  
24-0382  
2024-04-009  
A motion was made by Hameister, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the Badger-Hickey Park Shelter Project.  
24-0380  
2024-04-010  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kiel, that the Report of Bids be  
REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to repeal Section 115-86 of the Code of Ordinances of the  
24-0278  
City of La Crosse regarding protest against a district change or amendment.  
Ord. 5284. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Goggin, that the Ordinance be  
AMENDED with an effective date of January 1, 2025. The motion failed on a  
vote of 6-7 (No: Dickinson, Hameister, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann).  
The motion to adopt the original Ordinance carried by the following vote:  
7 - Dickinson, Hameister, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann  
6 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel  
Yes:  
No:  
Resolution regarding sidewalk installation on 27th, 28th & 29th Street between  
Robinsdale Avenue and Diagonal Road.  
24-0348  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED with a 3-year pause in sidewalk installation with city staff meeting  
with neighbors to seek alternatives. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz, Happel,  
Neumann  
4 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Mindel, Trost  
No:  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED for the pause to be one year instead of three. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
8 - Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann  
4 - Dickinson, Goggin, Woodard, Happel  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
No:  
Abstain:  
2024-04-011  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion failed by the following vote:  
5 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel  
Yes:  
No:  
8 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann  
Resolution allocating funds to update Chapter 115-Zoning of the Municipal  
Code.  
24-0409  
2024-04-012  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Goggin  
No:  
1 - Woodard  
Abstain:  
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
A Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of approximately $6,005,000  
24-0482  
aggregate principal amount of Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024-A,  
of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, providing details,  
prescribing the form of bond, awarding said revenue bonds to the best bidder,  
and providing for the payment of said revenue bonds and other details and  
covenants with respect thereto.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED as proposed, based on bids received. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
2024-04-013  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Resolution approving Application of Goehner Investments LLC for a  
Conditional Use Permit at 5212 Mormon Coulee Rd allowing for a rooming  
house.  
24-0372  
2024-04-014  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Commercial  
District to the Multiple Dwelling District allowing residential rental units at 5212  
Mormon Coulee Rd.  
24-0373  
Ord. 5285. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Resolution approving the carryover of unexpended appropriations from the  
2023 Operating Budget to the 2024 Operating Budget and 2023 year-end  
budget adjustments for department cost overruns.  
24-0400  
2024-04-015  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Kiel, that the be ADOPTED . The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend secs. 40-175, 115-90, 115-342(b)(1) of the Code  
24-0349  
of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding property owner notifications.  
Ord. 5286. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 10, Article V of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse regarding the licensing of cigarettes, tobacco products,  
and electronic vaping devices.  
24-0350  
Ord. 5287. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the  
Multiple District to the Traditional Neighborhood District - General & Specific  
allowing for a single multi-family building at 415 12th Street N., 1117,1119,  
1125, 1129, 1131, & 1135 Pine Street.  
24-0386  
Ord. 5288. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 2-585(1) of the Code of Ordinances of the  
City of La Crosse regarding membership of the Board of Review.  
24-0399  
24-0408  
Ord. 5289. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 40-15 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of  
La Crosse regarding adoption by reference of the Public Right-of-Way  
Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).  
Ord. 5290. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution approving Request of Kwik Trip, Inc. dba Kwik Trip #819 to Amend  
Premise Description at 921 Losey Blvd. S. to allow for store remodel.  
24-0269  
2024-04-016  
Resolution establishing the 2025-2029 Capital Equipment Budget.  
24-0311  
24-0315  
2024-04-017  
Resolution approving Application of The Charmant Hotel LLC dba The  
Charmant Hotel for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege  
Permit for special event at the 100 Block of State Street on Friday, August 16,  
2024.  
2024-04-018  
Resolution approving the five-year Lease Agreement extension between the  
City of La Crosse and City Brewing Company, LLC for parking spaces near  
Marco Drive.  
24-0317  
24-0318  
24-0351  
24-0391  
2024-04-019  
Resolution approving the five-year Lease Agreement extension between the  
City of La Crosse and City Brewing Company, LLC for parking spaces near  
Joseph Houska Drive and Hood St.  
2024-04-020  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2023-2024  
(April).  
2024-04-021  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - Located in parts of the NE-NW  
and SE-NW of Section 19, T15N, R7W, Town of Shelby, La Crosse County,  
Wisconsin (Breidel Coulee Rd).  
2024-04-022  
Resolution approving Plat of River Point District II to the City of La Crosse, La  
Crosse County, Wisconsin.  
24-0419  
24-0434  
2024-04-023  
Resolution electing to self-insure for worker’s compensation liability in  
accordance with Wisconsin Administrative Code, Department of Workforce  
Development (DWD) Section 80.60(3).  
2024-04-024  
Resolution reallocating unused capital funds from 2022 and 2023 to 2024  
traffic calming and sidewalk projects.  
24-0442  
24-0460  
2024-04-025  
Resolution approving a Lateral Transfer Memorandum of Understanding  
(MOU) between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of  
Firefighters, Local #127.  
2024-04-026  
Resolution approving and ratifying a collective bargaining agreement between  
the City of La Crosse and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #519 for  
2023-2025.  
24-0483  
2024-04-027  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.