Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 10/9/2014 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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14-1163 1 September 2014 Finance ReportReportReport of the Interim Director of Finance for the month of September 2014.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1170 1 September B&I ReportReportReport of the Department of Building & Inspections for the month of September 2014.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0909 1 Interim Director of Finance and Interim Transit ManagerResolutionResolution amending pay rates for interim Director of Finance and interim Transit Manager.RECONSIDEREDPass Action details Video Video
14-0909 1 Interim Director of Finance and Interim Transit ManagerResolutionResolution amending pay rates for interim Director of Finance and interim Transit Manager.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0909 1 Interim Director of Finance and Interim Transit ManagerResolutionResolution amending pay rates for interim Director of Finance and interim Transit Manager.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0932 1 Interim Director of Planning 2014ResolutionAmended Resolution approving the appointment of Amy Peterson as interim Director of Planning and Development effective September 3, 2014.RECONSIDEREDPass Action details Video Video
14-0932 1 Interim Director of Planning 2014ResolutionAmended Resolution approving the appointment of Amy Peterson as interim Director of Planning and Development effective September 3, 2014.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0932 1 Interim Director of Planning 2014ResolutionAmended Resolution approving the appointment of Amy Peterson as interim Director of Planning and Development effective September 3, 2014.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1171 1 ENGINEERING ESTIMATES FOR OCTOBER 2014ResolutionResolution approving Engineering Estimates for October 2014.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1173 1 October 2014 BillsResolutionResolution approving 2014 bills paid in October.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1142 1 October AppointmentsAppointmentMunicipal Parking Utility Board: Jay McHenry (Higher Education Rep), N3391 Verde North Road.CONFIRMEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0902 1 Communication from BNSFRequestCommunication from BNSF Railway regarding second track within BNSF's existing right of way through the City of La Crosse. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel and pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)REFERPass Action details Video Video
14-1178 1 Parking Ramp - Lot cStatus UpdateUpdate of negotiations between Weber Holdings, LLC, County of La Crosse and City of La Crosse regarding development of Lot C. (Note: The Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Council may reconvene in open session.)SUSPENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1178 1 Parking Ramp - Lot cStatus UpdateUpdate of negotiations between Weber Holdings, LLC, County of La Crosse and City of La Crosse regarding development of Lot C. (Note: The Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Council may reconvene in open session.)REFERPass Action details Not available
14-1176 1 Main Street Center - J&K Hospitality DevelopmentResolutionResolution approving development agreement with J&K Hospitality, LLC. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)SUSPENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1176 1 Main Street Center - J&K Hospitality DevelopmentResolutionResolution approving development agreement with J&K Hospitality, LLC. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1027 1 Sewer rate changesResolutionResolution approving the EXECUTIVE REPORT from John A. Mayer, Utility Rate Consultant, and proposed changes to sanitary sewer rates.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1060 1 Resignation agreement - JohnstonResolutionResolution approving Resignation Agreement, Waiver and Release between City of La Crosse and Tracy Johnston. (NOTE: The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel and pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate and update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Common Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1073 1 Rezoning - 1407-1501 St Andrew StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Light Industrial District to the Local Business District at 1407/1501 St. Andrew Street allowing for residential apartments on upper floors.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1079 1 Rezoning - 1025 and 1031 Green Bay StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Traditional Neighborhood District - General to the Traditional Neighborhood District - Specific at 1025 and 1031 Green Bay Street allowing for residential redevelopment.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1036 1 Inspection department vehicles resolutionResolutionResolution approving release of reserve and carryover funds for purchase of vehicles and equipment for Inspection Department.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1081 1 Ebner - Dedicate Outlot 1 as public streetResolutionCommunication from Margaret Ebner requesting the City of La Crosse accept Outlot 1 CSM Part of Government Lot 5, Section 15, T16N-R7W (west of Hwy 16 near 12th Ave) to be dedicated as a public street and resolution approving same.REFERPass Action details Not available
14-0762 2 Bus advertising agreementResolutionAmended Resolution approving Municipal Transit bus advertising agreement.APPROVEDFail Action details Video Video
14-0762 2 Bus advertising agreementResolutionAmended Resolution approving Municipal Transit bus advertising agreement.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1041 1 Airport reorganizationResolutionAmended Resolution approving the reorganization to the table of positions and classifications for the La Crosse Regional Airport.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-1042 1 AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 48-26(b)(7) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to correct the legal description of the Bluff Slough Slow No Wake Zone.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 48-26(b)(7) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to correct the legal description of the Bluff Slough Slow No Wake Zone.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1043 2 15.26(H)(6) - Limited retail- commercial, church structuresOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-347(6) and Subsection 115-347(6)(a)2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to allow for structures that were originally built as churches to be used for limited retail and personal service business by Conditional Use Permit in residential zoning districts.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1074 1 Rezoning - 716 Hood StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Single Family District to the Commercial District at 716 Hood Street allowing for small local business.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1075 1 Rezoning - 12th St N and Badger StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Multiple Dwelling District to the Special Multiple District at 503, 509/511, 513/515 12th St. N. and 1117 Badger Street allowing for residential apartments.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1076 1 Rezoning - 1319 St Andrew StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Planned Development District - General to the Heavy Industrial District at 1319/1325 St. Andrew Street and 606 George Street allowing for consistent zoning with adjacent land for potential expansion.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1077 1 Rezoning - 315 State StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Public/Semi-Public District to the Community Business District at 315 State Street allowing for mixed use development.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0964 1 Charmant HotelResolutionResolution approving the Term Sheet and Developer’s Agreement with the Charmant Hotel, LLC. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1005 1 Engine 10 fire pumpResolutionResolution authorizing reallocation of Fire Department 2005 and 2006 unappropriated bond funds for Engine 10 fire pump repairs.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1011 1 Airport donation acceptance - monitorResolutionResolution accepting the donation of a monitor for the airport terminal military lounge.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1012 1 Airport PFC applications eight and nine amend and closeoutResolutionResolution authorizing Consultant to amend and closeout PFC applications eight and nine.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1013 1 Airport terminal rehabilitation project additional fundingResolutionResolution appropriating additional funds for the terminal rehabilitation project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1014 2 Airport American Towers agreement extensionResolutionResolution approving a term extension to an airport lease agreement with American Towers LLC.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1016 1 Library Task Force AbolishmentResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Branch Library Ad Hoc Task Force.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1019 1 PD Boat Grant FY 2014ResolutionResolution authorizing the Police Department to accept a FY 2014 DHS/FEMA Port Security Grant to provide for enhanced port and river security in the City of La Crosse.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1020 1 PD Security FundResolutionResolution authorizing the Police Department to use funds from the revolving Police Security Services fund for expenditures related to police security, services, and safety.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1032 1 Ehlers contract for TIF workResolutionResolution approving a contract for further TIF analysis, creations and amendments.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1035 2 Resolution approving Tax Incremental District Eleven Amendment Four and Project Plan, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.ResolutionResolution approving Tax Incremental District Eleven Amendment Four and Project Plan, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1039 1 Cedar Corp Professional Services Agreement for Ready to Reuse LoanResolutionResolution approving a professional services agreement with Cedar Corporation to assist in site preparation for the DNR Ready for Reuse Brownfields Cleanup Loan for the LIPCO La Crosse Footwear property located at 606 George Street/1319 St. Andrew Street and appropriation of funds.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1080 1 CUP - 1229 Caledonia StApplicationApplication of Diana Hobson for a Conditional Use Permit at 1229 Caledonia Street allowing for a winery with tasting room.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-1115 1 Various License list - OctoberApplicationVarious license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period 2014-15 (October).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0592 1 Paint & Fix Up Program 2014ResolutionSecond Amended Resolution allocating additional funding for the 2014 Paint and Fix-up Program.REFER  Action details Not available
14-1045 2 Amendment Pettibone Boat Club Agreement 14ResolutionAmended Resolution approving amendment to the Pettibone Boat Club agreement. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)REFER  Action details Not available
14-0987 2 2015 FTA grant applicationResolutionResolution authorizing Mayor to file application for transit operating & capital assistance for 2015 with the Federal Transit Administration.   Action details Not available
14-0988 1 2015 WISDOT grant applicationResolutionResolution authorizing Mayor to file application for Transit Operating & Capital assistance for 2015 with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.   Action details Not available
14-1084 1 2015 DOT Safety GrantResolutionResolution authorizing the Police Department to accept the 2015 Department of Transportation Safety Grant.   Action details Not available
14-1111 1 Council Attendant - standing committeesResolutionResolution amending Council Rule V to create the position of secretary for each standing committee and rescinding Resolution #13-0390 which provided for a staff position of Council Attendant for the standing committees.   Action details Not available
14-1124 1 Special Charges 2014ResolutionResolution levying Special Charges for Services performed in 2014.   Action details Not available
14-1134 1 BNSF Office LeaseResolutionResolution authorizing the La Crosse Police Department to lease office space at the Northside Police Substation to Burlington Northern Railroad Police Department.   Action details Not available
14-1141 2 Resolution appropriating funds for private contractor to assist with clearing snow from public sidewalks for the 2014-15 seasonResolutionResolution appropriating funds for private contractors to assist with clearing snow from public sidewalks for the 2014-15 season.   Action details Not available
14-1144 1 2014 TIF reportResolutionResolution approving the 2014 Analysis of and Recommendations for City of La Crosse Tax Incremental Districts.   Action details Not available
14-1145 1 Riverside North PlanResolutionAmended Resolution approving the Riverside North La Crosse, Charrette Master Plan.   Action details Not available
14-1147 1 2013 Planning Department Carryover FundsResolutionResolution re-appropriating 2013 Planning and Development Department carryover funds.   Action details Not available
14-1148 1 Bainbridge Street Alley VacationResolutionResolution vacating a portion of an alley between 1207 and 1211 Bainbridge Street.   Action details Not available
14-1149 1 Classification and Compensation PlanResolutionResolution approving the Classification and Compensation Plan for employees covered in the Employee Handbook.   Action details Not available
14-1150 1 115-343(17) CUP Ground Floor ResidentialOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Subsection Section 115-343(17) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse allowing residential on the ground floor in the Community Business zoning district by a Conditional Use Permit.   Action details Not available
14-1151 1 Reorganization - Water UtilityResolutionAmended Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and classifications for the Water Utility effective November 14, 2014.   Action details Not available
14-1152 1 2015-2019 CIP Budget ResolutionResolutionResolution approving the 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Budget.   Action details Not available
14-1153 1 Reallocatio of Charettee Training FundsResolutionResolution re-appropriating funding sources for training for City Staff, Committee Members, and area planning agencies.   Action details Not available
14-1156 1 Assessors - Property Appraiser TraineeResolutionResolution amending the Employee Handbook for hiring provisions of Property Appraiser Trainee.   Action details Not available
14-1167 1 CUP - Farnam and 8th St S (Gundersen)ApplicationApplication of Gundersen Health System for a Conditional Use Permit at 608 and 718 Farnam St. and 1404, 1406, 1408 and 1410 8th St. S. to demolish existing structures and allow for green space and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-1168 1 CUP - 400 4th St NApplicationApplication of STIZO LLC for a Conditional Use Permit at 400 4th St. N. allowing for adaptive reuse to a private dorm for Western Technical College students including residential on first floor and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available