Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/14/2015 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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15-0533 1 APRIL 2015 FINANCE REPORTReportReport of the Director of Finance for the month of April 2015.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0541 1 Inspection and Permit Revenue Report April 2015ReportReport of Department of Fire Prevention and Building Safety on Inspections & Permit Revenue for the Month of April 2015.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0539 1 ENGINEERING ESTIMATES FOR MAY 2015ResolutionResolution approving Monthly Estimates for May 2015.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0552 1 May 2015 BillsResolutionResolution approving 2015 bills paid in May.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0492 1 May Committee AppointmentsAppointmentBuilding & Housing Appeals Board: Norman Suhr, 2540 Travis St. Charles Weeth, 122 17th St. S. Kenneth Wing, 1333 Wood St. Jim Webb, 1224 King St. City of La Crosse Arts Board: Ken Riley, 952 Cass St. Human Rights Commission: Elizabeth Britten, 1228 14th St. S. Municipal Parking Utility Board: Robin Moses, 1016 Eastwood St, Holmen. Jay McHenry, N3391 Verde North Rd. Leah Mudler, 1803 Adams St. James Warsinske, 2949 South Marion Rd. Room Tax Commission: Marilyn Wigdahl, 2938 Leonard St. Floodplain Advisory Committee: Bill Bosshard, 600 28th St. S. Board of Park Commissioners: Eileen Kirsch, 204 23rd St. N. Gregory Sheehan, 2612 Hackberry Ln. La Crosse Center Board (Informational Only): David McDowell, 2925 Jackson St. Brent Smith, 2646 Hackberry Ln.CONFIRMEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0499 1 Council Member Committee AssignmentsAppointmentCouncil Member committee assignments for 2015-2017.CONFIRMEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0366 1 Holiday Inn - Pearl Street Enterprises - AssignmentResolutionResolution approving Collateral Assignment of Lease and Estoppel Certificate between Pearl Street Enterprises, Inc. and Citizens State Bank of La Crosse.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0512 2 Planning servicesResolutionResolution approving the contract to hire MSA Professional Services for on-call planning assistance.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0432 2 2015 Streetscape ImprovementsReport of BidsReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in amount of $1,139,733.46 for the 2015 Streetscape Improvements project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0433 2 2015 Streetscape MaintenanceReport of BidsReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Pember Companies, Inc. in amount of $127,119.90 for the 2015 Streetscaping Maintenance project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0434 1 Community Policing Center Roof ReplacementReport of BidsReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Braund Building Center, LLC in amount of $29,914.00 for the Community Policing Center Roof Replacement project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0435 2 22nd Street Curb & Gutter Replacement with New Utilities (Market Street to Jackson Street)Report of BidsReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to McHugh Excavating & Plumbing, Inc. in amount of $259,628.50 for the 22nd Street Curb & Gutter Replacement with New Utilities (Market Street to Jackson Street) project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0436 2 2nd Street Storm Sewer (State Street to River)Report of BidsReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Haas Sons, Inc. in the amount of $953,640.30 for the 2nd Street Reconstruction project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0437 1 2015 Sidewalk In-Fill (Northside of CTY RD B (Between Eastbrook & Sablewood) and (28th Street South & Birch Street)Report of BidsReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Pember Companies, Inc. in amount of $69,603.05 for the County Road "B" Sidewalk & Miscellaneous Sidewalk In-Fill (28th & Birch).ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0438 1 Forest Hills Golf Course RealignmentReport of BidsReport of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Wadsworth Golf Construction Company in amount of $861,461.74 for the Forest Hills Golf Course Realignment project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0388 1 Ordinance Amendment - SegwaysOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 34-68, to create Section 2-2(24) and to create Section 44-200 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices or segways.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0400 1 CUP - 2109 and 2111 Ward AveApplicationApplication of Ward Avenue Outside Storage LLC for a Conditional Use Permit at 2109-2111 Ward Avenue allowing for mini storage buildings and resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0457 1 Bud Hendrickson Pedestrian BridgeResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing the naming of the pedestrian bridge located near the Bud Hendrickson Nature Trail.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0457 1 Bud Hendrickson Pedestrian BridgeResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing the naming of the pedestrian bridge located near the Bud Hendrickson Nature Trail.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0457 1 Bud Hendrickson Pedestrian BridgeResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing the naming of the pedestrian bridge located near the Bud Hendrickson Nature Trail.RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERREDPass Action details Video Video
14-0850 1 Parking Ramp EnforcementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Section 44-113(e) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding fee enforcement in parking ramps.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0089 1 Room Tax Commission MembershipResolutionResolution amending the membership of the City of La Crosse Room Tax Commission to replace the La Crosse Hotel and Motel Association member.RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERREDPass Action details Video Video
15-0430 1 Prelim Plat - Willow HeightsPlat/Certified Survey MapPreliminary Plat of Willow Heights to the Town of Shelby, Wisconsin.REFERREDPass Action details Video Video
15-0390 1 Fire Compression PayResolutionResolution authorizing compression pay for Division Chief of Fire and Assistant Fire Chief.ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
15-0364 1 Segways on SidewalksOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Section 44-199 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices of Segways in the downtown business district.NOT ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0365 1 bicycles on sidewalksOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Section 44-223(6) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding bicycle operation on sidewalks.REFERRED  Action details Not available
15-0387 1 Neighborhood Revitilization CommissionOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Section 2-551 to 2-553 and create Section 2-554 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission.REFERRED  Action details Not available
15-0393 1 An Ordinance to create Subsection 40-4(C) and (D) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding driveway installation.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Section 40-4(c) and (d), Section 2-2(24) and Section 2-3(15) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding bond and insurance needed for driveway installation.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0395 1 An Ordinance to create Subsections 40-3(E) and (F) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding bond and insurance needed for sidewalk installation.OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to create Subsections 40-3(e) and (f), Section 2-2(25) and Section 2-3(16) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding bond and insurance needed for sidewalk installation.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0251 1 Flammable Pits closeoutResolutionResolution approving release of funds for La Crosse Fire Department Flammable Pits Closeout project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0283 1 2015 CIP Funding for BPAC ProjectsResolutionResolution releasing funds from the 2015-2019 CIP Budget for bicycle and pedestrian improvements as outlined in the adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0320 1 Knox boxes and emergent lightingResolutionResolution authorizing the purchase of Knox Boxes and emergent lighting from exisiting La Crosse Fire Department carryover accounts.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0321 1 2015 Resolution Carryover to OvertimeResolutionResolution reallocating existing La Crosse Fire Department carryover funds to be designated for 2015 overtime expenses.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0335 1 Part-time Wages 2015ResolutionResolution amending the part-time wage rate schedule effective May 15, 2015.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0340 1 Expansion - Pump House June 12-13, 2015ApplicationApplication of Pump House Regional Arts Center for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License at 119 King Street for Special Event on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 2015 and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0345 1 Stormwater Report 2014ResolutionResolution approving annual stormwater permit report.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0362 1 Airport Operations LeadResolutionResolution approving a wage increase for Airport Operations Lead for 2012 and 2013.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0363 2 Resolution approving contract with Knight Engineers & Architects to design the VIP Trail project and appropriation of funds.ResolutionResolution approving contract with Knight Engineers & Architects to design the VIP Trail project and appropriation of funds.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0375 1 Replacement Housing ProgramResolutionResolution releasing funds for the Housing RENEW Program (Housing Replacement City-Wide). ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0379 1 Resolution approving Pischke Motors request to pave an alley in 2015 on 600 block south between 2nd Street and 3rd Street and appropriation of funds.ResolutionResolution approving the request from Pischke Motors to pave an alley in 2015 on the 600 block south between 2nd Street and 3rd Street and appropriation of funds.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0383 1 RFP for Health Plan ConsultantResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of Human Resources to seek proposals from qualified vendors for Health Plan Consulting Services.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0384 1 Resolution appropriating funds for installation of neighborhood streetscape lighting.ResolutionResolution appropriating funds for installation of neighborhood streetscape lighting.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0385 1 Synagro Extended AgreementResolutionResolution approving a five-year agreement with Synagro Central LLC for Biosolids Management Program.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0386 1 Transportation VisionResolutionAmended Resolution approving the City of La Crosse Transportation Vision.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0391 1 Postage Machine PurchaseResolutionAmended Resolution releasing New Equipment funds for a new postage machine for all city departments.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0397 1 Multi-Plan 2015ResolutionResolution approving amended contract with Multi-Plan effective January 1, 2015.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0401 1 CUP - 304-308 Main StreetApplicationApplication of Grounded Coffee LLC for a Conditional Use Permit at 304-308 Main Street allowing for a Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor License and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0402 1 CUP - 301 7th St SApplicationApplication of City of La Crosse for a Conditional Use Permit at 301 7th St. S. allowing for demolition of structure for proposed right-of-way/roundabout (DOT project) and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0403 1 CUP - 7th St S & Cass StApplicationApplication of City of La Crosse for a Conditional Use Permit at 226, 228, 234, 236 7th St. S. and 617, 619, 621, 623 Cass St. allowing for demolition of structures for proposed right-of-way/roundabout (DOT project) and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0404 1 CUP - 625 Cass StApplicationApplication of City of La Crosse for a Conditional Use Permit at 625 Cass St. allowing for demolition of structure for proposed right-of-way/roundabout (DOT project) and resolution approving same.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0419 1 Premier Coop PropaneResolutionResolution authorizing the La Crosse Police Department to enter into an agreement with Premier Cooperative.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0422 1 Resolution appropriating funds to purchase lighting equipment for 7th Street Lighting ProjectResolutionResolution appropriating funds to purchase lighting equipment for 7th Street Lighting Project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0423 2 Resolution appropriating funds to purchase RRFB Equipmenet for the Lower Northside Depot Neighborhood pedestrian crosswalk crossing Copeland Avenue.ResolutionResolution appropriating funds to purchase RRFB equipment for the Lower Northside Depot Neighborhood crosswalk crossing Copeland Avenue.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0431 1 Beverage Operator - Tyrone HarrisClaim/AppealApplication of Tyrone Harris for a Public Vehicle for Hire Operator's License and appeal of denial by the Police Department and resolution approving same. (Note: The Committee 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 Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0443 1 Various Licenses - May 2015ApplicationResolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6 and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period 2014-15 (May).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0466 1 PSN AgreementResolutionResolution approving Service Agreement between City and Payment Service Network, Inc. for online services related to payment of utility bills.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0477 1 Beverage Operator - Anthony J LaceyClaim/AppealApplication of Anthony J. Lacey for a Public Vehicle for Hire Operator's License and appeal of denial by the Police Department and resolution denying same. (Note: The Committee 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 Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTED  Action details Not available
15-0317 1 Prelim Plat - The Quarry at Irish HillPlat/Certified Survey MapPreliminary Plat of The Quarry at Irish Hill to the Town of Shelby, Wisconsin and resolution denying same.REFERRED  Action details Not available
15-0268 1 2014 Library Special FundsReportLa Crosse Public Library 2014 Annual Report of Special Funds.RECEIVED AND FILED  Action details Not available
15-0392 1 farmers market revenueResolutionResolution authorizing revenues from farmers market at City Hall to be used for maintenance and beautification of City Hall, grounds and parking lot.   Action details Not available
15-0417 1 La Crosse Center - Shades Ballroom 2015ResolutionResolution approving the purchase of replacement roller shades for the La Crosse Center Ballroom.   Action details Not available
15-0449 1 Street Pick UpsResolutionAmended Resolution approving purchase of truck for the Street Department.   Action details Not available
15-0458 2 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the State/Municipal Agreement for the Reconstruction of Exit 3 Including Rose Street from Livingston Street North to City Limits.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the State/Municipal Agreement for the Reconstruction of Exit 3 Including Rose Street from Livingston Street North to City Limits.   Action details Not available
15-0461 1 2014 LCPD Annual ReportReport2014 La Crosse Police Department Annual Report.   Action details Not available
15-0473 1 FPBS AED purchasesResolutionResolution approving release of funds for AED's by the La Crosse Fire Prevention and Building Safety department.   Action details Not available
15-0474 1 Fire Department Quint purchase from City Reserve fund balance.ResolutionResolution approving the purchase of Fire Department Quint and equipment from City of La Crosse Reserve Fund balance.   Action details Not available
15-0475 1 Application for State Trust Fund Loan - TID 12ResolutionResolution approving Application for State Trust Fund Loan (TID #12 Riverside Development Project) (3.75% interest).   Action details Not available
15-0481 2 Resolution approving official newspaperResolutionResolution approving contract with the La Crosse Tribune as the official newspaper for the City’s council proceedings and legal notices.   Action details Not available
15-0485 1 Restated Fund Balance PolicyResolutionResolution approving City of La Crosse restated Fund Balance Policy.   Action details Not available
15-0486 1 EnerGov SoftwareResolutionResolution approving purchase of Community Development and Infrastructure software for the City of La Crosse and appropriation of funds.   Action details Not available
15-0493 1 DMI Cleaning & Beautification ProgramResolutionResolution appropriating funds to support the Downtown Mainstreet Inc. proposed cleaning and beautification program.   Action details Not available
15-0496 1 upholstered furniture ordinanceOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Section 103-336(e)(4)h of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding use and/or or storage of upholstered furniture outdoors.   Action details Not available
15-0497 1 Airport Liquor PermitResolutionResolution designating concessionaire for the La Crosse Regional Airport in regard to the "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor Permit.   Action details Not available
15-0498 1 2014 AFG GrantResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance of a 2014 AFG grant with release of associated matching funds.   Action details Not available
15-0502 1 Leaf VacsResolutionResolution authorizing purchase of two leaf collection machines.   Action details Not available
15-0503 1 Concessions Agreement La Crosse Center 2015-2016ResolutionResolution designating La Crosse Convention and Visitor Bureau, Inc. as concessionaire for the La Crosse Center along with authorization for application for “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor Permit.   Action details Not available
15-0508 1 Planning Department ReorgResolutionResolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and classifications for the Planning and Development Department.   Action details Not available
15-0511 2 Resolution approving contract with I & S Group to study I-90 Culvert for Bicycle/Pedestrian Modifications project and appropriation of fundsResolutionResolution approving contract with I & S Group to study I-90 culvert for Bicycle/Pedestrian Modifications project and appropriation of funds.   Action details Not available
15-0517 1 Resolution appropriating additional funds from the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget for the Reconstruction of Cass Street from 4th Street to 7th Street. (Project I.D. #7575-08-02,72,73)ResolutionResolution appropriating additional funds from the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget for the Reconstruction of Cass Street from 4th Street to 7th Street (Project I.D. #7575-08-02,72,73).   Action details Not available
15-0518 2 Resolution appropriating funds from the 2012 Capital Improvement Budget for the Reconstruction of Jackson Street from 3rd Street to 19th Street (Project I.D. #5120-03-02,72)ResolutionResolution appropriating funds from the 2012 Capital Improvement Budget for the Reconstruction of Jackson Street from 3rd Street to 19th Street (Project I.D. #5120-03-02,72).   Action details Not available
15-0519 2 Resolution appropriating funds from the 2015 Capital Imrpovement Budget for the Reconstruction of South Avenue from Green Bay Street to Ward Avenue (Project I.D. #1641-02-02,2,72)ResolutionResolution appropriating funds from the 2015 Capital Imrpovement Budget for the Reconstruction of South Avenue from Green Bay Street to Ward Avenue (Project I.D. #1641-02-02,42,72).   Action details Not available
15-0520 2 Resolution appropriating funds from the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget for the Reconstruction of 33rd Street from Bentwood Place to Solaris Lane (Project I.D. #5991-05-77)ResolutionResolution appropriating funds from the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget for the Reconstruction of 33rd Street from Bentwood Place to Solaris Lane (Project I.D. #5991-05-77).   Action details Not available
15-0525 1 TID #4 TerminationResolutionResolution Terminating Tax Incremental District #4.   Action details Not available
15-0527 1 SEIU 2015 collective bargaining agreementResolutionResolution approving and ratifying a collective bargaining agreement between the City of La Crosse and the Service Employees International Union Local #180 for the term January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.   Action details Not available
15-0528 1 Real Estate Donation CenturyTel of Wisconsin, LLC.ResolutionResolution approving a Real Estate Donation Contract with CenturyTel of Wisconsin, LLC.   Action details Not available
15-0529 2 2015 TID #14 Release of fundsResolutionResolution releasing funds from the 2015-2019 CIP Budget for TIF #14 Projects.   Action details Not available
15-0531 1 downtown parking assessmentResolutionPreliminary resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers under Sec. 66.0829 and 66.0703, Wis. Stats. relating to the operation and maintenance of a downtown parking system.   Action details Not available
15-0532 1 Clarify construction language for titlesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 1-3(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to clarify construction language.   Action details Not available
15-0534 1 Tax Payment - lot by Oktoberfest groundsResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing payment of taxes for City leased parking lot next to Oktoberfest grounds.   Action details Not available
15-0535 1 Lax-Ona PD Mutual AssistanceResolutionResolution approving Mutual Assistance Agreement for police services between the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin and City of Onalaska, Wisconsin.   Action details Not available
15-0554 1 Rezoning - 333 Buchner PlOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-110 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Commercial District to the Planned Development District - Specific at 333 Buchner Place allowing for first floor mixed use of office and ADA compliant apartments.   Action details Not available
15-0555 1 Rezoning - Farnam and 8th St S (Gundersen)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-110 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 at 718 Farnam Street, 1402, 1404-1408, 1410, 1416 and 1422 8th St S. allowing for development of six duplex units for medical resident housing.   Action details Not available
15-0556 1 CUP - Badger St and 13th St NResolutionApplication of Aguilera LLC for a Conditional Use Permit at 1243-1245 Badger St. and 507, 513, 517 13th St. N. allowing for demolition of current structures for green space and future development and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
15-0557 1 CUP - La Crosse St and 13th St NResolutionApplication of Aguilera LLC for a Conditional Use Permit at 1240, 1234 La Crosse St. and 531-533 13th St. N. allowing for demolition of current structures for surface parking for development and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
15-0558 1 CUP - 9th St S and 6th St S (Gundersen)ResolutionApplication of Gundersen Health System for a Conditional Use Permit at 1600 9th St. S., 1403 and 1407 6th St. S. allowing for demolition of current structures for green space and potential future development and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available