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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/12/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers City Hall, First Floor
Draft until approved by Council on 4/9/2026.
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Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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26-0256 1 January 2026 Financial ReportReportFinancial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of January.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0255 1 March 2026 Bills and EstimatesResolutionResolution approving 2025/2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in March 2026.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0253 1 Mayor's March AppointmentsAppointmentBoard of Zoning Appeals: Rachel MacFarland. Economic and Community Development Committee: Gina Miller.REFERPass Action details Video Video
26-0158 1 Report of Bids for the 2026 Sewer Utility Sidewalk Replacement project.Report of BidsReport of Bids for the 2026 Sewer Utility Sidewalk Replacement project.REJECTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0089 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Trane US, Inc in the amount of $87,125.00 for the La Crosse Center Chiller Replacement project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Trane US, Inc in the amount of $87,125.00 for the La Crosse Center Chiller Replacement project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0151 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Steiger Construction Inc. in the amount of $229,800.00 for the 2026 Citywide Traffic Signal Interconnect project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Steiger Construction Inc. in the amount of $229,800.00 for the 2026 Citywide Traffic Signal Interconnect project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0152 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $110,814.80 for the St. Andrew Street - Copeland Ave to Rose Street project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $110,814.80 for the St. Andrew Street - Copeland Ave to Rose Street project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0154 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $102,549.50 for the 2026 Citywide Miscellaneous Curb Ramp & Sidewalk Replacement project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $102,549.50 for the 2026 Citywide Miscellaneous Curb Ramp & Sidewalk Replacement project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0156 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $119,007.80 for the 2026 Annual Miscellaneous Curb & Gutter and Pavement Replacement project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $119,007.80 for the 2026 Annual Miscellaneous Curb & Gutter and Pavement Replacement project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0157 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $152,073.95 for the 2026 Water Utility Sidewalk Replacement project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $152,073.95 for the 2026 Water Utility Sidewalk Replacement project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0159 1 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $576,428.25 for the Liberty Street - Windsor Street to Clinton Street project.ResolutionReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $576,428.25 for the Liberty Street - Windsor Street to Clinton Street project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0128 1 compression pay for Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Chief.ResolutionResolution amending the compression pay for Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Chief.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0150 1 compression pay for Police Captains, Assistant Chief of Police and Chief of Police.ResolutionResolution amending the compression pay for Police Captains, Assistant Chief of Police and Chief of Police.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0209 1 Downtown Beautification ProjectResolutionResolution requesting TID 11 funds for Downtown Beautification Project.REFERFail Action details Video Video
26-0209 1 Downtown Beautification ProjectResolutionResolution requesting TID 11 funds for Downtown Beautification Project.ADOPTEDFail Action details Video Video
26-0171 1 Drug and Gang HousesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 30-3(e) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding nuisance abatement of drug and gang houses.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0213 1 Resolution to re-allocate unused funds from completed Capital purchases and/or projects to newly requested capital equipment purchases for the Water Utility.ResolutionResolution to re-allocate unused funds from completed Capital purchases and/or projects to newly requested capital equipment purchases for the Water Utility.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0173 1 6th Floor Remodel Project (2026)ResolutionResolution creating and appropriating funds for Capital Improvement design for the La Crosse City Hall Sixth Floor Remodeling project.NOT ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0143 1 Rezoning - 2415 State Road (Copper Rocks)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Local Business District to the Planned Development District - General, allowing for the construction of a mixed-use development including residential and commercial uses at 2415 State Road.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
26-0121 2 Amend re annual increase in fees for certain fees for building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and erosionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Secs. 103-34(h)(7), 103-138(e)(5), 103-169(d)(4), and 103-229(e)(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding annual increase in fees for certain regarding fees for building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and erosion control permits.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0123 1 adopt the State of Wisconsin current version of the National Fuel Gas Code.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 103-194. of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to adopt the State of Wisconsin current version of the National Fuel Gas Code.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0127 1 Fire Suppression System Coordination and Testing.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Chapter 46, Article II, Subsection 44 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding Fire Suppression System Coordination and Testing.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0186 1 Tobacco, Cigarette and Electronic Vape DevicesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE amending and creating various sections of Article V, Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to retail cigarette, tobacco products, and electronic vaping devices licensing and to repeal and recreate Section 32-187 regarding the minimum age to purchase or possess cigarettes or tobacco products.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0196 1 Ch 4 amendments - alcohol regulations and requirements, municipal sale in parksOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 4-72(a) and 4-142(a) and create Sections 4-72(c), 4-142(c), 4-21 and 4-146 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding alcohol regulations, licensing requirements and municipal sales in City parks.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0054 1 Local Investment Services 2026ResolutionResolution approving Investment Services Agreements for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0094 1 Various Licenses - march 2026ResolutionResolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6, and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2025-2026 (March).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0095 1 TMT Public Vehicle For HireResolutionResolution approving application of Twilight Medical Transport LLC dba T.M.T. Medical Transportation & Taxi Service for 2026 Public Vehicle for Hire License.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0122 2 Amend "Fee Schedule" regarding fees for building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and erosion control permits.ResolutionResolution amending Appendix C of the Municipal Code for the City of La Crosse entitled "Fee Schedule" regarding fees for building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and erosion control permits.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0126 1 Joint Powers Agreement 2026ResolutionResolution approving 2026 Joint Powers Agreement - County 9-1-1 Emergency System between the City and the County of La Crosse.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0146 1 1st Amendment to Chalmers DAsResolutionResolution approving First Amendment to development agreements with The Chalmers, LLC, a multi-family housing development located at 215 Pine Street and 401 3rd Street North.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0149 1 Reorg Parks and Recreation department.ResolutionResolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and classifications for the Parks and Recreation department.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0197 1 Fee schedule - late renewal applicationsResolutionResolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule of the La Crosse Municipal Code to include a fee for late renewal of alcohol beverage and cigarette, tobacco and vaping device applications.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
26-0214 1 Hilltopper AmendmentResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the City of La Crosse Refuse and Recycling Services for City Buildings and Facilities 2022-2026 Contract by and between Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Services and the City of La Crosse. (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
26-0220 1 Resolution amending a vacation conversion memorandum of understanding ("MOU") between the CIty of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters, Local #127.ResolutionResolution amending a vacation conversion memorandum of understanding ("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters, Local #127. (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
26-0221 1 Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tri-State Ambulance Employee Leased Agreement Operational and Compensation Changes between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters, Local #127.ResolutionResolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tri-State Ambulance Employee Leased Agreement Operational and Compensation Changes between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Firefighters, Local #127. (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
26-0133 1 Rezoning - 1402 Gillette & 1552 LoomisOrdinanceAN 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 Special Residence District, allowing for three rental units (one duplex and a single-family unit) at 1402 & 1410 Gillette Street and 1552 Loomis Street.REFER  Action details Not available
26-0144 1 CSM & Waiver Request - 2415 State Road (Copper Rocks)Plat/Certified Survey MapCertified Survey Map - Lot 1, Certified Survey Map Number 67, Volume 19, Document Number 1761262, Located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 15 North, Range 7 West, City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin and request for dedication of right-of-way and waiver of platting requirements.REFER  Action details Not available