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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/11/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers City Hall, First Floor
Draft until approved by Council on January 8, 2025.
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Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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25-1427 1 October 2025 Financial ReportReportFinancial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of October.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1426 1 December 2025 Bills and EstimatesResolutionResolution approving 2025 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in December 2025.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1424 1 Mayor's December AppointmentsAppointmentBicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Kevin Hundt. Climate Action Plan Steering Committee: Lauren Fortin. Housing Authority: Christina Beckner. La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Jen Burch. Police & Fire Commission: Joan Parke. Redevelopment Authority: Phillip Ostrem. Room Tax Commission: Maureese Godoy, Wayne Delagrave.DIVIDEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1424 1 Mayor's December AppointmentsAppointmentBicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Kevin Hundt. Climate Action Plan Steering Committee: Lauren Fortin. Housing Authority: Christina Beckner. La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Jen Burch. Police & Fire Commission: Joan Parke. Redevelopment Authority: Phillip Ostrem. Room Tax Commission: Maureese Godoy, Wayne Delagrave.CONFIRMEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1424 1 Mayor's December AppointmentsAppointmentBicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Kevin Hundt. Climate Action Plan Steering Committee: Lauren Fortin. Housing Authority: Christina Beckner. La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Jen Burch. Police & Fire Commission: Joan Parke. Redevelopment Authority: Phillip Ostrem. Room Tax Commission: Maureese Godoy, Wayne Delagrave.CONFIRMEDPass Action details Video Video
25-0850 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to T2 Contracting, LLC in the amount of $500,562.36 for the Badger-Hickey Park Restrooms and Shelter project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to T2 Contracting, LLC in the amount of $500,562.36 for the Badger-Hickey Park Restrooms and Shelter project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1231 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $911,919.28 for the 21st Street N - Vine St to Campbell Rd & Pine St - 2000 Pine St to Campbell Rd project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $911,919.28 for the 21st Street N - Vine St to Campbell Rd & Pine St - 2000 Pine St to Campbell Rd project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1347 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to BKC Construction LLC in the amount $2,471,634.02 for the Highway 16 Water Transmission Line - North project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to BKC Construction LLC in the amount of $2,471,634.02 for the Highway 16 Water Transmission Line - North project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1348 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount $5,174,219.92 for the Highway 16 Water Transmission Line - South project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $5,174,219.92 for the Highway 16 Water Transmission Line - South project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1350 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount $588,809.23 for 2025 Signal Replacement at Mormon Coulee Road and Losey Boulevard project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $588,809.23 for 2025 Signal Replacement at Mormon Coulee Road and Losey Boulevard project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1352 1 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal Agreement for the reconstruction of La Crosse Street from 7th St to 12th St. (Project I.D.s #7575-09-01/21/71).ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal Agreement for the reconstruction of La Crosse Street from 7th St to 12th St. (Project I.D.s #7575-09-01/21/71).ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1358 1 Resolution encumbering additional funds from previous allocations for the Rose Street Streetscape & Saint James Street Reconstruction projects (contract CURB-2024-029).ResolutionResolution encumbering additional funds from previous allocations for the Rose Street Streetscape & Saint James Street Reconstruction projects (contract CURB-2024-029).ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1372 1 Resolution authorizing the Sanitary Sewer Utility to re-allocate unused funds from closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for capital project and equipment needs.ResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing the Sanitary Sewer Utility to re-allocate unused funds from closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for capital project and equipment needs.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1373 1 Resolution authorizing the Water Utility to re-allocate unused funds from closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for capital project needs.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Water Utility to re-allocate unused funds from closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for capital project needs.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
25-1097 1 Surplus Land Ordinance UpdateOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to repeal and recreate sec 2-405 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding the sale of surplus land.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1325 1 Rezoning - 1931 George StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Single Family Residence District to the Residence District, allowing for a duplex and the construction of an accessory dwelling unit at 1931 George Street & 1126 Livingston Street.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1326 1 Rezoning - 610 Hagar StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Low Density Multiple Dwelling District to the Commercial District, allowing for 610 Hagar Street to be combined with the adjacent parcel of the same zoning.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1153 1 Dist 7 polling place - relocate to Our RedeemerResolutionResolution relocating District 7 polling place effective January 1, 2026.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1155 1 IPAV sites 2026-27ResolutionResolution establishing absentee voting locations for the 2026-27 elections.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1156 1 Election Officials 2026-27ResolutionResolution approving Election Officials for 2026-2027 election term.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1263 1 2026 Transportation Licenses (Public Vehicle, Horse-Drawn Carriage, Pedalcar)ResolutionResolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapter 10, Articles XIII, XIV, and XVIII of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the 2026 license period (Public Vehicle for Hire, Horse-Drawn Vehicle, Pedicabs and Pedal Cars).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1264 1 Various Licenses 2025-2026 (December)ResolutionResolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6, and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2025-2026 (December).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1294 1 Partial Vactaion - western side of the 1800 block of 13th Street South.ResolutionResolution approving the partial vacation of public right-of-way along the western side of the 1800 block of 13th Street South.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1319 1 Resolution approving twenty-year lease extension with La Crosse Queen LLC, for the business at Riverside Park, located at 401 Front St. S.ResolutionResolution approving twenty-year lease extension with the La Crosse Queen LLC, for the business at Riverside Park, located at 401 Front St. S.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1327 1 Resolution allocating Town of Medary Fire Contract escrowed funds to offset new fire station construction cost overruns.ResolutionAmended Resolution allocating Town of Medary Fire Contract escrowed funds to offset new fire station construction cost overruns.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1328 1 Resolution authorizing the appointment of an interim La Crosse Regional Airport Director effective October 24, 2025.ResolutionResolution authorizing the appointment of an interim La Crosse Regional Airport Director effective October 24, 2025.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1332 1 Resolution approving a Lateral Transfer Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters, Local #127.ResolutionResolution approving a Lateral Transfer Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters, Local #127.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1336 1 Reallocation of funds to CIP 2024 #857 (Grand Crossing Trail Reconstruction).ResolutionResolution allocating unspent capital funds, from CIP 2024 #856 (Cottonwood Trail Culvert Replacement Project) and CIP 2025 and 2026 #551 (Marsh Hydrology Study and Implementation) to CIP 2024 #857 (Grand Crossing Trail Reconstruction).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1357 1 Money to Employee Benefit Trust Fund AccountResolutionResolution allocating $2 million to the Employee Benefit Trust Fund.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1359 1 Federal AssistanceResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to file application for Transit Operations and Capital Assistance for 2026 with the Federal Transit Administration.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1360 1 State AssistanceResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to file for 2026 Transit Operations and Capital Assistance with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1364 1 Resolution approving a Vacation Conversion Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters ("IAFF"), Local #127.ResolutionResolution approving a Vacation Conversion Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters ("IAFF"), Local #127.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1366 1 Resolution approving a Sick Leave and Personal Business Days Conversion Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters, Local #127.ResolutionResolution approving a Sick Leave and Personal Business Days Conversion Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters, Local #127.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1367 1 Resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement between the City of La Crosse and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #519.ResolutionResolution approving a collective bargaining agreement between the City of La Crosse and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #519.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1371 1 Resolution authorizing the Stormwater Utility to re-allocate unused funds from closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for capital project needs.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Stormwater Utility to re-allocate unused funds from closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for capital project needs.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1392 1 Bicycle Storage ResolutionResolutionResolution allowing Drift Share Inc. to store bicycles in the currently vacant fire station located at the former Fire Station #2 on 626 Monitor Street.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1118 1 Valley View settlementResolutionResolution approving the Settlement Agreement in the case of Valley View Realty Holdings, LLC and the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin. (Note: The Committee 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
25-1354 1 Valley View 2022 settlement agreementResolutionResolution approving the revised Settlement Agreement in the case of J.P. Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust and the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin of La Crosse, La Crosse County Circuit Court Case No. 23-CV-016. (Note: The Committee 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
25-1376 1 Charmant - Consent to AssignResolutionResolution approving the Certificate and Consent to Assign with regard to the property at 101 State Street (The Charmant Hotel). (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.)ADOPTED  Action details Not available
25-1406 1 333 Front Street - 2nd AmResolutionResolution approving Second Amendment to 333 Front Street Development 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).ADOPTED  Action details Not available