Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/11/2013 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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13-0229 1 Building & Inspections Monthly ReportReportReport of the Department of Building & Inspections for the month of March 2013.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0230 1 Jan 2013 Financial StatementReportReport of the Director of Finance for the month of January 2013.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0231 1 Feb 2013 Financial StatementReportReport of the Director of Finance for the month of February 2013.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0232 1 March 2013 Financial StatementReportReport of the Director of Finance for the month of March 2013.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0233 11April 2013 BillsResolutionResolution approving 2013 Bills paid in April.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0208 12ENGINEERING ESTIMATES APRIL 2013ResolutionResolution approving Engineering Estimates paid in April 2013.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0185 13April Committee AppointmentsAppointmentMunicipal Transit Utility Board: Kyle Anderson, 1220 State St.CONFIRMED  Action details Not available
13-0158 15Initial Resolution authorizing not exceeding 312,000 Bonds for DNR PNResolutionInitial Resolution authorizing not exceeding $312,000.00 general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse for Department of Natural Resources Contaminated Site Cleanup Loan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0163 16Park Plaza - Second Intergovernmental AgreementResolutionAmended Resolution approving Second Intergovernmental Agreement for Park Plaza Property between the City of La Crosse and the County of La Crosse. (Note: The committee, Committee of the Whole and/or Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(e) to update and formulate negotiation strategies and parameters. Following the closed session, the committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)REFERPass Action details Not available
13-0128 17Christine Storandt - beverage operator denial appealApplicationApplication of Christine R. Storandt for a Beverage Operator's License and resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0053 1815.02 Rezoning 2712 Main StOrdinanceA THIRD AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from Single Family Residence District to the Local Business District allowing for remodel and expansion of tavern business at 2712 Main Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0116 19Chickens - neighborhood approvalOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to rescind Subsection 20.22(GG) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse removing requirement for 50% written approval from neighbors in order to keep chickens.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0117 11020.22(FF)(1)(C) - pigeonsOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to rescind Subsection 20.22(FF)(1)(C) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse removing requirement for 50% written approval from neighbors in order to keep pigeons.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0122 111garbage ordinance repair number of bedroomsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 8.02 (R) (1) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to change the number of bedrooms from 7 to 8 to be consistent with the definition of City serviced dwellings.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0132 11213.02(D)(1) - restriction of use on airport propertyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 13.02(D)(1) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse - Restriction on Use of Airport Property.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0142 113Ordinance Parks Temporary Class "B"OrdinanceA SECOND AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 20.02(F) (4) (b) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse to allow Temporary Class "B" licenses in various parks with Board of Park Commissioners' approval.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0146 114WineryOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 15.26(H)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to allow for the production and bottling of wine and wine tasting rooms by conditional use in the Commercial, Local Business, and Community Business zoning districts.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0147 115Washburn Residential Non-conforming usesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.26(D)(13) to create Section 15.26(D)(13))a) and Section 15.26(D)(13)(b)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to allow for expansion of limited non-conforming commercial uses.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0152 116Non-Metallic CUP OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to Create Paragraph 15.26(Y) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to establish Conditional Use requirements for sand processing, storage, and transporting facilities.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0154 117Encroachment of Covered Stoops into SetbacksOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.25(B)(5)(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to allow for covered stoops to project into the front yard setback.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0164 11815.02 - 2350 South Ave (Hengel)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Light Industrial District to the Traditional Neighborhood District - Specific allowing for apartments and/or partial office space at 2350 South Ave.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0166 119Parking Exemption-Caledonia StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.04(G) to allow for an exemption of the off-street commercial parking requirements for the area known as Old Towne North along Caledonia St.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0118 120Council Member SalariesOrdinanceA CHARTER ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 2.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding Council Member Salaries.DIVIDED  Action details Not available
13-0187 1 Council Salaries - 2.02(C)OrdinanceA CHARTER ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 2.02(C) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding Council Member Expense AccountsNOT ADOPTEDFail Action details Not available
13-0188 1 Council Member Expense Accounts - 2.20(C)OrdinanceA CHARTER ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 2.02(C) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding Council Member Salaries.NOT ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0172 1212013 Miscellaneous Curb & GutterReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $144,740.50 for 2013 Miscellaneous Curb & Gutter & Pavement Replacement.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0173 122La Crosse Parking Access & Revenue Control Systems-Supplemental Electrical WorkReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Kish & Sons Electric, Inc. in the amount of $89,699.00 La Crosse Parking Access & Revenue Control Systems-Supplemental Electrical Work.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0174 123Cook Street Bridge Signalization & LightingReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Poellinger Electric, Inc. in the amount of $93,505.96 for Cook Street Bridge Signalization & Lighting.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0175 1242013 Replacement Curb & GutterReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Steiger Construction, Inc. in the amount of $228,499.90 for 2013 Replacement Curb & Gutter.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0176 1252326 Commerce Street Demo & Site Clean-UpReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Strupp Trucking, Inc. in the amount of $139,950.00 for 2326 Commerce Street Demo & Site Clean-Up.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0066 128TIF 15 - Chart IndustriesResolutionResolution directing staff to create Tax Incremental District Number Fifteen, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0026 126Resolution Vacating Portion of Alley Between 8th & 9th from Pine St N to Previously Vacated AlleyResolutionResolution vacating a portion of an alley between 8th St and 9th St from Pine St north to previously vacated alley.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0060 127Resolution vacating alley between Charles & Kane from Gillette to RubleeResolutionResolution vacating alley between Charles St & Kane St from Gillette St to Rublee St.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0098 129Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign State-Municipal Agreement for reconstruction of South Ave from Green Bay St to Ward Ave (Project I.D. # 1641-02-02, 42, 72)ResolutionResolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal Agreement for reconstruction of South Ave from Green Bay St to Ward Ave (Project I.D.# 1641-02-02, 42, 72).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0125 134City Vision Downtown "Safe-Cam" ProjectResolutionResolution for Common Council support of the City Vision downtown "Safe-Cam" project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0114 130Main Street Parking Ramp - lighting repairsResolutionResolution approving the release of capital project funds for lighting repairs for the Main Street parking ramp deck repairs project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0120 131Truckswap02282013ResolutionResolution authorizing the trade-in 'swap' of a Street Department used vehicle for a Waste Water Utility used vehicle and the use of Street Department residual 2012 Capital Equipment Funds.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0121 13213-0121 resolution to accept kitchen fire safety trailer grantsResolutionResolution for LCFD to accept grants from LaCrosse Community Foundation and Robert and Eleanor Franke Foundation for a Kitchen Fire Safety Trailer.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0124 1332012 Annual Compliance Report - Storm SewerResolutionAmended Resolution approving 2012 Annual Compliance Report for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit No. WI-S050075-1.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0131 137Final Adjustments - 2012 Operating BudgetResolutionResolution authorizing appropriation of funds in conjunction with final adjustments to the 2012 operating budget.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0129 135Public Works reorganizationResolutionResolution approving the reorganization of the table of positions and classifications for the Public Works Department and Parking Utility.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0130 136Main Street Ramp - elevator carResolutionAmended Resolution approving the release of funds for replacing the elevator car at the Main Street parking ramp.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0133 138Airline AgreementsResolutionResolution authorizing Leibowitz Airport Management Consultants to negotiate airline operating agreements.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0134 139DemolitionResolutionResolution authorizing the demolition of the building located at 2805 Fanta Reed Road.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0137 142TID Summary ReportResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing the solicitation of proposals for the completion of a Tax Increment Finance Summary Report as well future development agreement analysis.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0136 141Joint Neighborhood Campus PlanResolutionSecond Amended Resolution approving the Powell-Hood-Hamilton/Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Joint Neighborhood Campus Development Plan.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0135 140Parking EquipmentResolutionResolution authorizing an RFP, selection, and installation of new parking revenue control equipment for the Airport.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0138 143Transfer PD vehicle 2013ResolutionResolution approving transfer of Police Department trade vehicle for use by Safety Coordinator/Risk Manager.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0139 244Eagle Watch I-90 Exit 3 Conceptual EngineeringResolutionResolution approving a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates for Preliminary/Conceptual Engineering Feasibility Design for a Wildlife Viewing (Eagle Watch) area as part of the I-90 Exit 3 Reconstruction and appropriation of funds.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0140 145Sale of Replacement Housing Program strip of land to 802 7th Street SouthResolutionResolution approving the sale of an excess strip of land to abutting property owners at 814 7th St. S.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0143 146Resolution George C. Poage ParkResolutionResolution initiating the process to rename the park property known as Hood Park located on Hood Street between 5th Ave. S. and 6th St. S.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0144 147Neighborhood Revitalization Commission Action PlanResolutionResolution endorsing the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission Action Plan.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0145 148Resolution contract removal EABResolutionResolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department and the Park Board to negotiate a single source, multiple year contract for the City-wide removal of Ash trees from City of La Crosse locations.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0148 149Naval Reserve Pocket Neighborhood DesignResolutionAmended Resolution approving developing the Naval Reserve Site as a “Pocket Neighborhood” and appropriation of funds for site planning and architectural services.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0150 150Viterbo Campus PlanResolutionResolution receiving and filing the Long-Range Master Plan of Viterbo University.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0153 151Resolution authorizing the installation of street lighting in the 2000 block of Sunset Lane and the 3200 block of Commerce Street, and appropriation for same.ResolutionResolution authorizing the installation of street lighting in the 2000 block of Sunset Lane and the 3200 block of Commerce Street and appropriation for same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0155 152Resolution authorizing the installation of street lighting in the 1200 block of La Crosse Street, and appropriation for same.ResolutionResolution authorizing the installation of street lighting in the 1200 block of La Crosse Street and appropriation for same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0156 153Resolution to accept grant money from Safe Kids USA for school crossing improvements.ResolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance of grant money from Safe Kids USA to make pedestrian safety improvements near Southern Bluffs Elementary School and reimbursement with same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0159 154PD JAG CIT/CIP GrantResolutionResolution authorizing the Police Department to accept a Wisconsin Department of Justice Assistance JAG Crisis Intervention Team and Crisis Intervention Partners (CIT/CIP) Training grant.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0170 156TIF 4 ExtensionResolutionAmended Resolution directing the Planning and Finance Departments to prepare the necessary legislation to extend TIF District #4 for one year to improve the City's housing stock.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0192 157Police Non-Sups cba 2012-2014ResolutionAmended Resolution approving and ratifying a collective bargaining agreement between the City of La Crosse and the LA CROSSE PROFESSIONAL POLICE NON-SUPERVISORY ASSOCIATION, LOCAL #26 for the term of 2012 through 2014.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0168 155Replacement Housing Program GuidelinesResolutionAmended Resolution approving Replacement Housing Program guidelines.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0177 158Various Licenses for April 2013ApplicationVarious license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2012-13.DIVIDED  Action details Not available
13-0189 1 Java Vino license 2012-13ResolutionResolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2012-13 and resolution approving same (all applications except except Java Vino and The Recovery Room.)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0190 1 License applicationResolutionApplication of Tra Vigne LLC dba Java Vino for a Class "B" Beer Garden License and expansion of premise description pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2012-13 and resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0228 1 Ruckus dba Recovery Room Original LicenseApplicationApplication of Ruckus Entertainment LLC dba The Recovery Room a Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor License and Class "A" Beer Garden License pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2012-13 and resolution approving same.REFERPass Action details Not available
13-0171 163Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade - Room TaxResolutionResolution approving the use of Room Tax Funds to help offset the cost of the Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
13-0100 160Standing Committee MinutesResolutionResolution amending the first paragraph of Council Rule V deleting the position of secretary and directing City staff to take minutes. (2/3 vote req'd by Council - Council Rule)REFERPass Action details Not available
13-0101 161COW and CC Meeting TimesResolutionAmended Resolution amending Council Rule I and VI regarding meeting times of the Committee of the Whole and Common Council.REFER  Action details Not available
13-0151 162Company Store Airport Industrial ParkResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing acquisition of property from the Company Store Factory Inc. in the Airport Industrial Park, in accordance with the Purchase Agreement, and appropriation of funds.REFER  Action details Not available
13-0169 1 Resolution converting alley between Liberty St and Bridgeview Plaza Service Rd from Hayes St to Palace St into a streetResolutionResolution converting alley between Liberty Street and Bridgview Plaza Service Road from Hayes Street to Palace Street into a street.   Action details Not available
13-0181 1 2013 alley assessmentsResolutionResolution authorizing Public Improvement and Levying Special Assessments against benefited property in the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin: Concrete alley paving from 15th Street to 16th Street between Jackson Street and Johnson Street.   Action details Not available
13-0182 1 Sewer Department ReorganizationResolutionResolution approving the reorganization of the table of positions and classifications for the Sanitary Sewer Utility.   Action details Not available
13-0183 1 Resolution for Portland Cement Concrete Paving of Alley Between Winnebago & Mississippi from 17th St to East AveResolutionResolution for Portland Cement Concrete Paving of Alley Between Winnebago St and Mississippi St from 17th St to East Avenue.   Action details Not available
13-0184 1 Resolution Appropriating Funds To Hire Firm To Prepare Soil Boring Report for BNSF RR Storm Sewer Crossing permit on Townsen Street Storm Sewer ProjectResolutionResolution appropriating funds to hire firm to prepare soil boring report for BNSF RR Storm Sewer Crossing Permit on Townsend Street Storm Sewer Project.   Action details Not available
13-0186 1 Resolution appropriating funds to pay incidental project costs for Niedbalski Bridge Deck Replacing ProjectResolutionResolution appropriating funds to pay incidental project costs for Niedbalski Bridge Deck Replacing Project.   Action details Not available
13-0191 1 Resolution appropriating funds to hire Westbrook Associated Engineers Inc to inspect old railroad bridge over La Crosse River from Riverside Park to Mobil Oil SiteResolutionResolution appropriating funds to hire Westbrook Associated Engineers, Inc. to inspect old railroad bridge over La Crosse River from Riverside Park to Mobil Oil Site.   Action details Not available
13-0193 1 Resolution authorizing Board of Public Works to take necessary steps to acquire real estate for re-construction of Cass St (Hwy 16) from 7th St to 4th StResolutionResolution authorizing Board of Public Works to take steps necessary to acquire real estate for reconstruction of Cass St (Hwy 16) from 7th Street to 4th Street.   Action details Not available
13-0197 1 2013 Stop Loss contractResolutionResolution approving and ratifying a Stop Loss Insurance contract between the City of La Crosse and QBE A&H, LLC effective January 1st, 2013.   Action details Not available
13-0198 1 Bluffland Trail Head FacilityResolutionResolution designating funds for the design and construction of a Bluffland trail head facility.   Action details Not available
13-0199 1 Airport ProjectsResolutionResolution authorizing payment and release of funds for airport projects.   Action details Not available
13-0200 1 Airport GrantResolutionResolution authorizing small community air service development grant program.   Action details Not available
13-0201 1 Procurement-Trade In Vehicle Parks DepartmentResolutionResolution authorizing the procurement of a trade-in vehicle for the Park Department.   Action details Not available
13-0213 1 Stateside LLC Request for Permission - 1810 State StResolutionRequest of Daniel J. Schmitz dba Stateside LLC for permission to apply for a Combination Class "B" Beer & Liquor license at 1810 State Street and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0215 1 CUP - 714 Cass Street (Peter)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from Traditional Neighborhood District - General to the Traditional Neighborhood District - Specific allowing for a rental duplex at 714 Cass Street.   Action details Not available
13-0217 1 CUP - 810 4th St SApplicationApplication of Jansen C. Dahl (Member of Automotive Enterprises LLC) for a Conditional Use Permit at 810 4th St. S. allowing for demolition of hotel for vehicle parking lot for Dahl Automotive and future expansion (no easement) and Amended Resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0220 1 CUP - 115-117 4th St SApplicationApplication of ABCCCDE LLC dba The Root Note for a Conditional Use Permit at 115-117 4th St. S. allowing for a Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor License and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0223 2 Cass Bar Expansion - 2013ResolutionApplication of Walleser Estates LLC dba Cass Bar for an Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License for Special Event at 620 Cass Street on May 11, 2013 and Amended Resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0203 1 Myrick Hixon EcoPark AgreementResolutionAmended Resolution approving license agreement with the Myrick Hixon EcoPark.   Action details Not available
13-0237 1 City Seal - add airplaneResolutionSecond Amended Resolution authorizing the placement of an airplane on the City of La Crosse's official City seal.   Action details Not available
13-0205 3 Bike Sharing Feasibility Study 2013ResolutionAmended Resolution accepting funding from the La Crosse Area Planning Committee and other local organizations and businesses for the preparation of a bicycle sharing feasibility study and appropriation of funds.   Action details Not available
13-0202 1 Arts DistrictResolutionAmended Resolution releasing 2013 CIP Funds of $20,000 for the purchase of banners, poetry stamps, mural, public art repair/removal, construct greenspace or other necessary projects to further the establishment of a downtown Arts District.   Action details Not available
13-0207 1 Parks reorganizationResolutionResolution approving the reorganization of the table of positions and classifications of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department.   Action details Not available