Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/8/2013 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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13-0365 1 La Crosse Baseball LLC-Northwoods LeagueResolutionAmended Resolution approving Use Agreement with La Crosse Baseball LLC and the Northwoods League, Inc for use of Copeland Field. (Note: The committee(s) 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 committee(s) and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0498 1 July 2013 Finance ReportReportReport of the Director of Finance for the month of July 2013.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0499 1 B&I Monthly Report July 2013ReportMonthly Report of the Department of Building & Inspections for the month of July 2013.RECEIVED AND FILED  Action details Not available
13-0507 3 ENGINEERING ESTIMATES AUGUST 2013ResolutionResolution approving Engineering Estimates paid in August 2013.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0509 1 August 2013 BillsResolutionResolution approving 2013 bills paid in August.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0480 1 August 2013 Committee AppointmentsAppointmentAd hoc Single Family Conversion Committee: CM Katherine Svitavsky, 1425 Pine St Rm 346A. CM James Cherf, 511 Main St. CM Peg Jerome, 1220 14th St S. Barb Janssen, 762 22nd St N. Donna Proudfit, 4021 Cliffside Dr. International Committee: Carol Anderson, N12246 Hunter Ln, Trempealeau. Municipal Parking Utility Board: Robin Moses, 1016 Eastwood St, Holmen. James Warsinske, 2949 S Marion Rd. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Jessica Olson, 1219 Madison St. CM Dempsey Miller, 1927 George St. Police and Fire Commission: Roger Christians, 4905 Silver Morning Ln.CONFIRMED  Action details Not available
12-0322 1 Fee changes for mechanical permitsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 17.03 (C), Paragraph 17.04 (B)(1), Paragraph 18.01(E) and Paragraph 19.03 (E)(2)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to change fees for Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC permits.NOT ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0433 1 TID 15 CreationResolutionResolution approving the Project Plan for Tax Incremental Finance District Number Fifteen, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0385 1 Fence Code exemption for AirportOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Subsection 15.04(N) (1) (e) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to permit security fences at the La Crosse Municipal Airport.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0449 1 15.26(K)(2)(c) - recycling transfer stationsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 15.26(K)(2)(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding notification to property owners in relation to recycling centers and transfer stations.NOT ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0368 1 15.02 - Bethany Lutheran Homes (Eagle Crest South)OrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Planned Development District - General to the Planned Development District - Specific to allow for a senior housing residential, rehabilitation, therapy, transitional care and recreational facility at 622 Bennora Lee Ct (Eagle Crest South). (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.)REFERPass Action details Not available
13-0463 1 Replacement Curb & Gutter-21st Street (Quote)Report of BidsReport of Quotes & Resolution awarding contract to Steiger Construction, Inc. in the amount of $23,085.00 for Replacement Curb & Gutter-21st Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0464 1 New Horizons Building Improvements 2013 (HUD)Report of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Marlin Custom Builders LLC in the amount of $69,231.00 for New Horizons Building Improvements 2013 (HUD).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0465 1 2013 Main Street Reconstruction-From 20th St to 17th StReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Steiger Construction in the amount of $224,633.00 for 2013 Main Street Reconstruction-From 20th St to 17th St.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0466 1 Bridge Approach ReconstructionReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to CPR, Inc. in the amount of $95,727.50 for Bridge Approach Reconstruction.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0467 1 Chad Erickson Memorial Park & Vietnam Vets Pond Improvements-Phase IIReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $135,569.00 for Chad Erickson Memorial Park & Vietnam Vets Pond Improvements-Phase II.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0504 1 Sign Removal at 2308 Rose Street (Quote)Report of BidsReport of Quote & Resolution awarding contract to Quality Sign on 2nd Avenue in the amount of $4,800.00 for Sign Removal at 2308 Rose Street.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0508 1 Green Island Ice Arena Improvements-Bathrooms (Quote)Report of BidsReport of Quotes & Resolution awarding contract to Braund Building Center, LLC in the amount of $13,688.00 for Green Island Ice Arena Improvements-Bathrooms.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0069 1 Chart Energy & Chemicals - Development AgreementResolutionAmended Resolution approving Development Agreement between the City of La Crosse and Chart Energy & Chemicals, Inc. (Note: The committee(s) 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 committee(s) and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0380 1 League Conference 2013ResolutionResolution authorizing city officials to attend Annual League of Wisconsin Municipalities Conference October 16-18, 2013.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0389 1 Vacancy procedureResolutionResolution amending the procedure for filling vacancies in the City's approved annual Operating Budget.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0399 1 La Crosse Center Arena Lighting 2013 Metal HalideResolutionResolution authorizing purchase of arena lighting for the La Crosse Center.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0401 1 Airport Hertz Building/Land AgreementResolutionResolution approving lease agreement and terms with The Hertz Corporation.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0404 1 WWTP SCADA IntegratorResolutionResolution approving proposal for Integrator services for wastewater SCADA system.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0407 1 SnowBlower06282013ResolutionResolution authorizing the early procurement of a heavy duty, municipal snow blower for the Street Department. (2/3 vote req'd for Reserve Fund)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0405 1 WWTP SCADA Hardware & SoftwareResolutionResolution approving hardware and software purchases for SCADA system at wastewater treatment plant.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0410 1 Airport Project Funds Terminal, SRE, WildlifeResolutionResolution authorizing payment and release of funds for airport projects.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0411 1 Renaming AirportResolutionResolution approving name change of the La Crosse Municipal Airport to La Crosse Regional Airport.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0412 1 Howie's Expansion - September 7, 2013ApplicationResolution approving Application of Howie's On La Crosse, LLC dba Howie's on La Crosse for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 1128 La Crosse Street for Special Event on September 7, 2013.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0417 1 Housing TID 14ResolutionResolution releasing funds for Housing Revitalization Programs in TID 14. (2/3 vote of Council Req'd for Reserve Funds)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0432 2 ReInvest La Crosse Grant ProgramResolutionResolution releasing funds for the City-Wide ReInvest La Crosse Single Family Owner-Occupied Renovation/Construction Program. (2/3 vote required for Reserve Funds)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0416 1 La Crosse Center Copy Machine ReimbursementResolutionResolution allocating funds for a copy machine at the La Crosse Center.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0420 1 Park & Rec - fund reimbursement for Black River Beach House Parking LotResolutionResolution reimbursing the Parks Departmental Operational Budget with unappropriated bond funds for paving Black River Beach Neighborhood Center parking lot.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0427 1 La Crosse Center Coil Repair ReimbursementResolutionResolution allocating funds for Chiller Coil Repair at the La Crosse Center.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0434 1 Financial Advisor Services AgreementResolutionAmended Resolution approving a Financial Advisor Services Agreement with Springsted, Inc.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0435 1 Bond Counsel Services AgreementResolutionAmended Resolution approving a Bond Counsel Agreement with Chapman & Cutler, LLP.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0436 1 CUP - 107-109 3rd St S (All Night Ent LLC)ApplicationResolution denying Application of All Night Ent LLC for a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor License at 107-109 3rd St. S.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0437 1 Horse Drawn Vehicle - JohnsonApplicationResolution approving Application of Chuck ODell Johnson for a 2013 Horse Drawn Vehicle License.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0450 1 Amend Restrictions for Lot 8 - Interstate Industrial ParkResolutionResolution amending the Declaration of Restrictions at the Interstate Industrial Park regarding setback on Lot 8.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0481 1 Fire Collective Bargaining AgreementResolutionResolution approving and ratifying a collective bargaining agreement between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local #127 for the term of 2012 through 2014. (2/3 vote of Council req'd for Reserve Fund)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0457 1 Bartender Denial Appeal - Brady BrueggenClaim/AppealResolution denying Application of Brady Brueggen for a Beverage Operator's License and appeal of denial by the Police Department. (Note: The Committee, Committee of the Whole and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the Committee, Committee of the Whole and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0456 1 Various Licenses for August 2013ApplicationVarious license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2013-14.DIVIDED  Action details Not available
13-0500 1 All Night Ent LLC CabaretApplicationApplication of All Night Ent LLC for Indoor Cabaret License at 107-109 3rd St. S.NOT ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0501 1 Various Licenses (Balance of 7-30-13 list)ResolutionResolution approving various license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2013-14 (balance of 7-30-13 license list).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0446 1 Prelim Plat - The Harbor SubdivisionPlat/Certified Survey MapPreliminary Plat of The Harbor Subdivision to the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.REFER  Action details Not available
13-0403 1 LCPD 2012 ReportReportLa Crosse Police Department 2012 Annual Report.RECEIVED AND FILED  Action details Not available
13-0447 1 Cross Connection ControlOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 4.19 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to Cross Connection Control.   Action details Not available
13-0448 1 Private Well AbandonmentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 4.20 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to Private Well Abandonment.   Action details Not available
13-0458 1 15.02(B) Rezoning - 922 and 932 West Ave S (Walgreens)OrdinanceA SECOND AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Local Business District to the Commercial District allowing consolidation of parcels at 922 and 932 West Avenue South (Walgreens).   Action details Not available
13-0469 2 Community Living Arrangement (CLA) OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Section 15.01(OOO) and 15.26(Z) and to repeal and recreate Section 15.42 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to regulate Community Living Arrangements (CLAs).   Action details Not available
13-0496 1 15.02 Rezoning - 2370 State Road 16OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Planned Development District - Specific to the Planned Development District - Specific allowing for development of three lofted apartments at 2370 State Road 16.   Action details Not available
13-0421 1 Assessor annual corrections 2013RequestResolution approving 2013 Communication from the City Assessor relative to additional corrections of prior year's assessment and tax rolls.   Action details Not available
13-0452 1 Polling Place 1 relocationResolutionResolution relocating polling place for Aldermanic District 1.   Action details Not available
13-0455 1 Sloopy's Expansion 9-28-13ApplicationApplication of Ein Prosit, Inc. dba Sloopy's Bar & Grill for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 163 Copeland Avenue for Special Event on September 28, 2013 and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0459 1 Airport Midwestern Wheels Avis Land/Building LeaseResolutionResolution approving lease agreement and terms with Midwestern Wheels, Inc.   Action details Not available
13-0461 1 Sports Nut Expansion - September 14, 2013ApplicationApplication of Christopher Edward Olson dba The Sports Nut for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 801 Rose Street for Special Event on September 14, 2013 and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0462 1 Sports Nut Expansion - September 28, 2013ApplicationApplication of Christopher Edward Olson dba The Sports Nut for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 801 Rose Street for Special Event on September 28, 2013 and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0470 1 CenturyLink Internet/PRI ContractsResolutionAmended Resolution approving contracts with CenturyLink for PRI and Internet Service.   Action details Not available
13-0471 1 Downtown Parking AssessmentResolutionPreliminary Resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers under Secs. 66.0829 and 66.0703 Wisconsin Statutes to levy special assessments for the cost of operating and maintaining the parking system in downtown La Crosse.   Action details Not available
13-0472 1 Laserfiche LicensingResolutionResolution authorizing Information Systems & Technology Department to purchase additional Laserfische software licenses.   Action details Not available
13-0473 1 Abolishment of Joint Housing Task ForceResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the Joint Housing Task Force between the City of La Crosse and La Crosse County.   Action details Not available
13-0474 1 NEA grant - Trompe' l'oeilResolutionResolution accepting the 2013 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant, releasing 2013 CIP funds and authorizing the City of La Crosse Arts Board to solicit funds to support a community engagement process, curricula in art making for local students, and completion of a mural(s) in the City of La Crosse.   Action details Not available
13-0476 1 2012 Financial StatementsReportCity of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Financial Statements with Independent Auditors' Report as of December 31, 2012.   Action details Not available
13-0477 1 2012 Single Audit ReportsReportCity of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Federal and State Single Audit Reports as of December 31, 2012.   Action details Not available
13-0478 1 2012 Final Audit Communication ReportReportCity of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Independent Auditors' Report on Communications with Those Charged With Governance as of December 31, 2012.   Action details Not available
13-0479 1 Bethany Homes - 2500 ft rule and 1% population waiverApplicationRequest of Bethany Lutheran Homes for waiver of the 2500 foot rule for a Community Based Residential Facility and 1% of population capacity limit in an aldermanic district for facility proposed at 622 Bennora Lee Ct. and amended resolution approving same. (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.)   Action details Not available
13-0482 1 Affordable Care Act, Safe HarborResolutionResolution amending the effective date for the safe harbor in the determination of "full time employee" for health plan eligibility purposes as required under the Affordable Care Act.   Action details Not available
13-0484 1 Delay 2nd sewer rate increaseResolutionResolution delaying second phase of Sanitary Sewer rate increases.   Action details Not available
13-0485 1 Water Utility Financial StatusResolutionResolution regarding Water Utility Financial Status.   Action details Not available
13-0486 1 Black River Beach Center Outdoor FurnitureResolutionResolution authorizing the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department to purchase outdoor furnishings for new open air shelter at Black River Beach Neighborhood Center.   Action details Not available
13-0487 1 Julia Belle Swain AgreementResolutionResolution authorizing the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Park Board Commission to negotiate a long term use agreement with the Julia Belle Swain Foundation for use of a portion of the Riverside Park Levee and/or Jay Street Levee for the Julia Belle Swain steamboat.   Action details Not available
13-0488 1 Star of the Sea LLC. AgreementResolutionResolution authorizing the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Park Board Commission to negotiate a long term use and development agreement with the Star of the Sea, LLC for use of a portion of Copeland Park for a docking facility and marina.   Action details Not available
13-0489 1 Official NewspaperResolutionResolution approving official newspaper.   Action details Not available
13-0492 1 Town & Country Cab - 2013 Public VehicleApplicationApplication of Town & Country Cab for a 2013 Public Vehicle for Hire License and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0493 1 GCR - parking lot waiver request 520 3rd St SRequestRequest of GCR TireCenter for a waiver of paving requirements for parking lot south of 520 3rd St. S. and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0494 1 CUP - 117 4th St S (Brewery)ApplicationApplication of Brent Martinson for a Conditional Use Permit at 117 4th St. S. allowing for a craft brewery and tasting room.   Action details Not available
13-0495 1 CUP - 1509 King St (English Lutheran Church) Bell TowerApplicationApplication of English Lutheran Church for a Conditional Use Permit at 1509 King St. allowing for a bell tower and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0497 1 CUP - 787 24th St N (daycare)ApplicationApplication of Dr. Christopher Peck and Chau Nguyen for a Conditional Use Permit at 787 24th St. N. allowing for an in-home daycare and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0502 1 Bethany Lutheran - Partial Waiver of Gundersen Development AgreementResolutionAmended Resolution approving partial release of covenants and restrictions included within Gundersen Lutheran Development Agreement. (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.)   Action details Not available