Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/14/2014 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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14-0938 1 July 2014 Finance ReportReportReport of the Interim Director of Finance for the month of July 2014.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0951 1 07 2014 Building & Inspections ReportReportReport of the Department of Building & Inspections for the month of July 2014.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0701 1 Trueline land saleResolutionAmended Resolution approving sale of land to Trueblood Properties, LLC (formerly Trueline).RECONSIDEREDPass Action details Video Video
14-0701 1 Trueline land saleResolutionAmended Resolution approving sale of land to Trueblood Properties, LLC (formerly Trueline).AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0701 1 Trueline land saleResolutionAmended Resolution approving sale of land to Trueblood Properties, LLC (formerly Trueline).ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0712 2 Funding for Muni Code to finalize Unified Development CodeResolutionAmended Resolution reallocating CDBG Planning Funds to the Municipal Code Corporation for finalization of the Unified Development Ordinance revision project.RECONSIDEREDPass Action details Video Video
14-0712 2 Funding for Muni Code to finalize Unified Development CodeResolutionAmended Resolution reallocating CDBG Planning Funds to the Municipal Code Corporation for finalization of the Unified Development Ordinance revision project.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0712 2 Funding for Muni Code to finalize Unified Development CodeResolutionAmended Resolution reallocating CDBG Planning Funds to the Municipal Code Corporation for finalization of the Unified Development Ordinance revision project.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0952 1 August 2014 BillsResolutionResolution approving 2014 bills paid in August.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0953 1 ENGINEERING ESTIMATES FOR AUGUST 2014ResolutionResolution approving Monthly Estimates For August 2014.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0908 1 August Committee AppointmentsAppointmentHousing Authority: Roland Solberg, 1430 Liberty St. La Crosse Housing Rehabilitation Committee: CM Jai Johnson, 928 Island St. CM Andrea Richmond, 1312 Cunningham St. CM Dempsey Miller, 1927 George St. Library Board: Laurie Landry, 2015 16th St. S. David Polodna, 2124 Park Ave. Municipal Transit Utility Board: Steven Johnson, 1481 Redfield St. Charles Marx, 2620 Hoeschler Dr. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Steven Nicolai, 1925 King St. Redevelopment Authority (4/5ths vote req'd): Loren Kannenberg, 322 23rd St. S. Edward Przytarski, 3229 East Fairchild St.DIVIDEDFail Action details Video Video
14-0908 1 August Committee AppointmentsAppointmentHousing Authority: Roland Solberg, 1430 Liberty St. La Crosse Housing Rehabilitation Committee: CM Jai Johnson, 928 Island St. CM Andrea Richmond, 1312 Cunningham St. CM Dempsey Miller, 1927 George St. Library Board: Laurie Landry, 2015 16th St. S. David Polodna, 2124 Park Ave. Municipal Transit Utility Board: Steven Johnson, 1481 Redfield St. Charles Marx, 2620 Hoeschler Dr. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Steven Nicolai, 1925 King St. Redevelopment Authority (4/5ths vote req'd): Loren Kannenberg, 322 23rd St. S. Edward Przytarski, 3229 East Fairchild St.CONFIRMEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0908 1 August Committee AppointmentsAppointmentHousing Authority: Roland Solberg, 1430 Liberty St. La Crosse Housing Rehabilitation Committee: CM Jai Johnson, 928 Island St. CM Andrea Richmond, 1312 Cunningham St. CM Dempsey Miller, 1927 George St. Library Board: Laurie Landry, 2015 16th St. S. David Polodna, 2124 Park Ave. Municipal Transit Utility Board: Steven Johnson, 1481 Redfield St. Charles Marx, 2620 Hoeschler Dr. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Steven Nicolai, 1925 King St. Redevelopment Authority (4/5ths vote req'd): Loren Kannenberg, 322 23rd St. S. Edward Przytarski, 3229 East Fairchild St.CONFIRMEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0930 1 LCVB - SEOC Aug 30-31ApplicationApplication of La Crosse Area Convention & Visitor Bureau for a Special Event Outdoor Cabaret License in the 300 Block of Pearl Street for an event August 30-31, 2014 and resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0829 1 Charter Code AdoptionCharter OrdinanceA CHARTER ORDINANCE adopting and enacting a new Charter Code for the City of La Crosse, providing for the repeal of certain Charter Ordinances not included therein, providing for the manner of amending such Charter Code and providing when such Charter Code and this Charter Ordinance shall become effective.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0901 1 Ordinance to amend Subsection 8.06OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 8.06 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse changing the issuance of registration certificates to a calendar year time period, updating fees and clarifying other language. (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.)ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0830 1 Council Rules - Appendix B of CodeResolutionResolution approving Appendix B of the Municipal Code for the City of La Crosse entitled Council Rules.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0837 1 Various Licenses - August 2014ApplicationVarious license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period 2014-15 (August).DIVIDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0959 1 August Various License - BalanceResolutionVarious license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period 2014-15 (balance of August 5 license list) and resolution approving same.DIVIDEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0959 1 August Various License - BalanceResolutionVarious license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period 2014-15 (balance of August 5 license list) and resolution approving same.REFERPass Action details Video Video
14-0959 1 August Various License - BalanceResolutionVarious license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period 2014-15 (balance of August 5 license list) and resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0960 1 Tolzmann Applications - 326 PearlApplicationApplications of Tolzmann Investments LLC Pearl Street Lounge for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor License and Indoor Cabaret License at 326 Pearl Street for reminder of license period 2014-15.NOT ADOPTED (WITHDRAWN)Pass Action details Video Video
14-0862 1 Oak Street Storm Upgrades (TIF 13)Report of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Haas Sons, Inc. in the amount of $953,877.65 for Oak Street Storm Upgrades.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0864 1 Municipal Service Center Vehicle Storage & Repair Area Radiant HeatReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Waraxa, LLC dba the Key to Comfort in the amount of $51,611.00 for Municipal Service Center Storage & Repair Area Radiant Heat.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0865 1 Bluffhead Trail FacilityReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Harter Trucking, Inc. in the amount of $299,414.00 for Bluffland Trailhead-Phase 1.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0827 1 Rezoning - 1353 Avon StOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Residence District to the Local Business District allowing for a theatre and salon at 1353 Avon Street.REFERPass Action details Video Video
14-0762 2 Bus advertising agreementResolutionAmended Resolution approving Municipal Transit bus advertising agreement.REFERPass Action details Video Video
14-0816 1 Rezoning - YMCAOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Washburn Residential and Multiple Dwelling Districts to the Public and Semi-Public District allowing for a community teen center and parking expansions serving the YMCA at 148 West Ave. S., 1105 King St. and 137 11th St. S.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0809 1 CUP - Gohres & Caledonia (CSW)ApplicationApplication of Central States Warehouse (Cliff LeCleir) for a Conditional Use Permit at 700 Gohres St. and 1720 Caledonia St. allowing for self-storage units and resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
14-0823 1 14.18 Extraterritorial Plat JurisdicdtionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsections 14.18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to bring the Extraterritorial Plat Approval Jurisdiction in compliance with State Statutes.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0824 1 Locking devices on entry doorsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend a portion of Section 8.01(H)(8) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to grant the Chief of Police the authority to request secondary locking devices on dwelling unit entry doors.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0832 1 Final zoning - 1938 NakomisOrdinanceAN 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 (1938 Nakomis Ave - Lakowske Property).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0833 1 1617 Nakomis - final zoningOrdinanceAN 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 (1617 Nakomis Ave - Haines Property).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0836 1 Rezoning - Park Plaza Drive (Water Place One)OrdinanceAN AMENDED 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-General to the Planned Development District - General allowing for a residential development with marina at Park Plaza Dr., 601 Park Plaza Dr. and 621 Park Plaza Dr.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0828 1 2014 Municipal Code AdoptionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE adopting and enacting a new Code for the City of La Crosse, providing for the repeal of certain Ordinances not included therein, providing a penalty for the violation thereof, providing for the manner of amending such Code and providing when such Code and this Ordinance shall become effective.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0819 1 beekeeping ordinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Subsections 15.04(P) and 20.22(HH) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to permit beekeeping as an accessory use in residential, commercial district with residential uses, and public and semipublic districts.REFERRED  Action details Not available
14-0754 1 parking assessmentResolutionPreliminary resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers relating to operation and maintenance of a downtown parking system.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0767 1 Our Corner Bar Expansion 8-23-14ApplicationApplication of Our Corner Bar, Inc. dba Our Corner Bar for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 2104 George Street for Special Event on August 23, 2014 and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0768 2 Bus repair using transit capital fundsResolutionResolution authorizing the use MTU capital funds for current bus repairs.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0771 1 Kwik Trip donation 2014ResolutionResolution accepting a five hundred dollar monetary donation from Kwik Trip Inc. to the La Crosse Fire Department.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0777 1 Resolution converting alley between 11th Street & West Avenue from Farnam to Adams Street into a street.ResolutionResolution converting alley between 11th Street and West Avenue from Farnam to Adams Street into a street.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0782 1 2013 AFG GrantResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance of 2013 AFG Grant and release of matching funds as required.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0792 1 Airport Terminal IT HardwareResolutionResolution authorizing purchase of IT hardware for Airport terminal systems.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0793 1 Airport Class B Liquor LicenseResolutionResolution designating concessionaire for the La Crosse Regional Airport in regard to the "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor Permit.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0794 1 Airport FAA Lease AgreementResolutionResolution approving an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0795 1 Airport Sign License R&R DevelopmentResolutionResolution approving a license agreement with R&R Development LLC.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0796 1 Airport Terminal FundingResolutionResolution authorizing payment and release of funds for Terminal Rehabilitation Project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0808 1 Quiet Zone - Farnam and 20thPetitionPetition for Neighborhood Quiet Zone in the blocks bounded by 19th St. S. & 20th St. S. on Farnam Street and Adams St. & Farnam St. on 20th St. S. and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0810 1 Utility TrailerResolutionResolution approving release of funds for Fire Department Utility trailer.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0817 2 Park Plaza sale to Water Place OneResolutionAmended Resolution declaring portion of former Park Plaza property located on Barron Island to be declared as surplus and authorizing sale of said property.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0821 1 Municipal Court - Pay and Class StudyResolutionResolution authorizing an amendment to the Pay and Class Study.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0822 1 Out of Class PayResolutionResolution amending Employee Handbook provision for out of class pay.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0831 1 Fee Schedule - Appendix C of CodeResolutionResolution approving Appendix C of the Municipal Code for the City of La Crosse entitled Fee Schedule.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0835 1 2014.2016 LCFD Rad team contractResolutionResolution approving the La Crosse Fire Department 2014-2016 Radiological Field Team contract with the State of Wisconsin.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0838 1 Public Vehicle - Tri State TaxiApplicationApplication of William J. Hellerud dba Tri-State Taxi Co. for 2014 Public Vehicle for Hire License and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0846 1 Main Street Ingredient refundResolutionAmended Resolution appropriating funds to refund Main Street Ingredients due to revised value assessments for tax year 2012.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
14-0859 1 Beverage Operator - Samantha ChandlerClaim/AppealApplication of Samantha S. Chandler 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.)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.REFERRED  Action details Not available
14-0696 2 Resolution reimbursing Street Department Operational Budget with Capital Improvement Funds for Parking Lot, Trail and Landscaping Improvements at the Chad Erickson Memorial Park and appropriation of funds.ResolutionAmended Resolution reimbursing the Park & Recreation Department for Parking Lot, Trail and Landscaping Improvements at the Chad Erickson Memorial Park and appropriation of funds.REFERRED  Action details Not available
14-0779 1 Purchase of Redundant Backup SystemResolutionResolution approving the purchase of Redundant Backup System for the IS&T Department.REFERRED  Action details Not available
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.)REFERRED  Action details Not available
14-0872 1 2013 Single Audit ReportsReportCity of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Federal and State Single Audit Reports as of December 31, 2013.   Action details Not available
14-0873 1 2013 Final Audit Communication ReportReportCity of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Independent Auditors' Report on Communications with Those Charged With Governance as of December 31, 2013.   Action details Not available
14-0874 1 2013 Financial StatementsReportCity of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Financial Statements with Independent Auditors' Report as of December 31, 2013.   Action details Not available
14-0876 1 Campus Fire Safety resolutionResolutionResolution proclaiming September as National Campus Fire Safety month.   Action details Not available
14-0879 1 AN ORDINANCE to amend Municipal Code Subsection 9.06 (F) (3) regarding special parking exemptions for trade vehicles.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 44-108(c)(1) of the Municipal Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding special parking exemptions for trade vehicles.   Action details Not available
14-0884 1 Abolishment of Contribution CommitteeResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Contribution Committee.   Action details Not available
14-0885 1 Abolishment of Public Facilities DesignationResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Public Facilities Designation Committee.   Action details Not available
14-0886 1 Abolishment of Consultant CommitteeResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Ad hoc Consultant Committee.   Action details Not available
14-0887 1 Abolishment of LACVB Lease NegotiatingResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Ad hoc LACVB Lease Negotiating Committee.   Action details Not available
14-0888 1 Disaster Recovery EquipmentResolutionResolution reappropriating funds for purchase of Disaster Recovery Equipment.   Action details Not available
14-0889 1 final downtown parking assessment '14ResolutionResolution authorizing the final downtown parking assessment.   Action details Not available
14-0891 1 Library Task Force Recommendations - July 22ReportReport and recommendations from Library Task Force.   Action details Not available
14-0896 1 Sloopy's Expansion - September 27, 2014ApplicationApplication of Sloopy's Bar & Grill, Inc. dba Sloopy's Bar & Grill for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 163 Copeland Avenue for Special Event on September 27, 2014 and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-0898 1 Howie's Expansion - Sept. 26 and 27, 2014ApplicationApplication of Howie's On La Crosse, LLC dba Howie's for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 1128 La Crosse Street for Special Event on September 26 and 27, 2014 and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-0906 1 2013 LCPD Annual ReportReport2013 La Crosse Police Department Annual Report.   Action details Not available
14-0907 1 ResolutionResolutionResolution to accept Request for Proposal of Menard Consulting, Inc. for GASB 45 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Actuarial Services for a 3-year term.   Action details Not available
14-0909 1 Interim Director of Finance and Interim Transit ManagerResolutionResolution amending pay rates for interim Director of Finance and interim Transit Manager.   Action details Not available
14-0912 1 7.03 (J) Anti-discrimination OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend and create portions of Section 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to protect people from discrimination based on gender identify or expression.   Action details Not available
14-0913 1 2014 assessment correctionsRequestCommunication from the City Assessor relative to Annual Adjustments to Prior Year's Assessment Rolls and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-0914 2 Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign Relocation of Facilties Agreement with Windstream for the Oak Street Bike/Pedestrian Bridge over the BNSF.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Relocation of Facilities Agreement with Windstream for the Oak Street Bike/Pedestrian Bridge over the BNSF.   Action details Not available
14-0915 2 Resolution authorizing Mayor & City Clerk to sign Relocation Agreement & Final Appropriations Estimate with Xcel Energy for Oak Street Bike/Pedestrian Bridge over the BNSF.ResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Relocation Agreement and Final Appropriations Estimate with Xcel Energy for the Oak Street Bike/Pedestrian Bridge over the BNSF.   Action details Not available
14-0917 1 Prelim Plat - BarrewoodPlat/Certified Survey MapPreliminary Plat of Barrewood to the Town of Barre, Wisconsin and resolution regarding same.   Action details Not available
14-0931 1 Stop Loss Binding AgreementResolutionResolution authorizing the Human Resources Department to seek proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase of Stop Loss Insurance and attain a binding agreement for the term January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.   Action details Not available
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.   Action details Not available
14-0933 1 Medical Benefit Plan Master Plan DocumentResolutionResolution approving the 2014 City of La Crosse Medical Benefit Plan Master Plan Document and Summary Plan Description.   Action details Not available
14-0934 1 G2G TID loanResolutionResolution approving the Term Sheet and Developer's Agreement with G2G, 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.)   Action details Not available
14-0935 1 sale of city surplus propertyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 2-404(g)(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to modify the application review procedure for economic development incentives and to create Section 2-404(m) regarding sale of City-owned land.   Action details Not available
14-0936 1 Annual TIF ReportResolutionResolution approving the contract extension for the TIF Analysis and Recommendation Report.   Action details Not available
14-0937 1 Rezoning - 117 8th St NOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Commercial District to the Special Multiple Residence District at 117 8th St. N. allowing for a residential duplex.   Action details Not available
14-0939 1 Ordinance 20.02(12) Class "B" LicensesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 4-145(a) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse relating to the sale of Class “B” licenses on city-owned land.   Action details Not available
14-0949 1 Grounded two story exception - 304 Main StreetApplicationApplication of Maria Norberg for waiver of two-story requirement for new construction at 304 Main Street 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.   Action details Not available
14-0950 1 Concordia Expansion - Sept 25-27, 2014ApplicationApplication of The Concordia Aid Society, Inc. dba Concordia Ballroom for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 1129 La Crosse Street for Special Event on September 25, 26 and 27, 2014 and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-0957 1 Sport Nut Expansion Sept 20, 2014ApplicationApplication of Christopher Edward Olson dba The Sports Nut for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 801 Rose Street for Special Event on September 20, 2014 and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
14-0958 1 Sports Nut Expansion - Sept 27ApplicationApplication of Christopher Edward Olson dba The Sports Nut for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 801 Rose Street for Special Event on September 27, 2014 and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available