Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/10/2013 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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13-0651 1 September 2013 Finance ReportReportReport of the Director of Finance for the month of September 2013.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0654 1 September 2013 Building & Inspection ReportReportReport of the Department of Building & Inspections for the month of September 2013.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0574 1 20.16 public vehicle for hire repeal and recreateOrdinanceA SECOND AMENDED ORDINANCE to repeal and recreate section 20.16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding Public Vehicle for Hire Licenses.ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
13-0655 1 RESOLUTION APPROVING OCTOBER 2013 ENGINEERING ESTIMATESResolutionResolution approving Engineering Estimates paid in October 2013.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0656 1 October 2013 BillsResolutionResolution approving 2013 bills paid in October.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0634 1 October Committee AppointmentsAppointmentBoard of Park Commissioners: Mark Terpstra, 1315 State St. Sandy Cleary, 1414 Cass St. City of La Crosse Arts Board: CM David Krump, 120 11th St. N. Community Development Block Grant Committee: Mike Lemmon, 137 13th St. S. Economic Development Commission: CM Richard Swantz, 4115 Verchota St. CM Peg Jerome, 1220 14th St. S. Terry Hicks, 3176 28th St. S. Heritage Preservation Commission: Wayne Olson, 1229 Farnam St. Chris Kahlow, 719 Cass St. Joint Board of Harbor Commissioners: Thomas Thompson, 2670 7th St. S. Apt. 6. Liability Claims Review Board: Coleen Nugent, 2938 Broadview Pl. Municipal Transit Utility Board: Monkontee Slobert, 702 Franciscan Way. Devin Remiker, 2111 State St.CONFIRMED  Action details Not available
13-0575 1 Comprehensive Rezoning- Powell-Poage-HamiltonOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by changing the zoning for substantial portions of the city - Comprehensive Rezoning for areas within the Powell-Poage-Hamilton Neighborhood.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0576 1 Ord 25.01 re fees in Chapters 7, 8, 15 and 20OrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend various ordinances and a portion of Section 25.01 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to fees for licenses and/or permits in Chapters 7, 8, 15 and 20.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0588 1 Traffic Attendant AmendmentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend section 9.20 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to School Crossing Guards and Traffic Control Attendants.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0590 1 Rezoning - Gundersen Health System Wayfinding SignageOrdinanceAN 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 allowing for new wayfinding signs on the Gundersen Health System campus (1801 and 1901 7th St. S., 700, 701 and 617 Bennora Lee Ct., 2221, 2121, 2101, 2108, 1843 and 1827 Sims Pl.) .ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0591 1 Rezoning - 957 Hood StOrdinanceAN 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 Low Density Multiple District allowing for a four unit multi-family rental at 957 Hood Street.NOT ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0592 1 Rezoning - 2200, 2204 and 2222 Avon StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Light Industrial District to the Multiple Dwelling District allowing for seven (7) multi-family duplexes on lots located at 2200, 2204 and 2222 Avon St.NOT ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0594 1 Swift Creek DregingReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. in the amount of $252,487.50 for Swift Creek Dredging.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0598 2 Barron Island Sanitary Sewer Main (Quote)Report of BidsReport of Quotes & Resolution awarding contract to Hengel Brothers Inc. in the amount of $12,705.50 for Barron Island Sanitary Sewer Main.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0149 1 Resolution Pettibone Boat Club AgreementResolutionResolution approving lease agreement with the Pettibone Boat Club.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0424 1 Accessible Pedestrian PushbuttonsResolutionResolution authorizing the Engineering Department to install accessible pedestrian pushbutton equipment for the traffic signals at the intersections of George Street & Gillette Street and Onalaska Avenue & Gillette Street, and appropriation of funds.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0510 1 Alley Vacation 2149 Farnam StResolutionResolution vacating a portion of alley located adjacent to 2149 Farnam Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0439 1 Main St ramp repairs additional appropriationResolutionResolution approving the appropriation of additional capital improvement program funds for the Main Street Parking Facility Repairs project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0483 1 Speed Indicator SignsResolutionResolution authorizing the purchase of Traffic Calming Speed Indicator Signs.ADOPTED  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.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0528 1 La Crosse Center RFP Remodel-RenovationResolutionResolution authorizing the preparation of a Request for Proposals, Notice to Contractors and advertising for proposals for a study on renovation, remodeling and/or expansion of the La Crosse Center.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0530 2 Airport - GCR Incorporated ASCOS SoftwareResolutionResolution approving purchase of airport safety and operations compliance software and associated hardware.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0532 1 LTE wagesResolutionSecond Amended Resolution adjusting wage rates for part time, seasonal and casual city employees.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0540 1 Airport - MechanicResolutionResolution approving a pay adjustment for the position of Airport Maintenance Person/Mechanic in the table of positions and classifications for the La Crosse Airport.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0546 1 Port Security GrantResolutionResolution authorizing the Police Department to accept a DHS/FEMA Port Security Grant and appropriation of funds to purchase a police patrol boat, security cameras, and necessary equipment and supplies to enhance port and river security in the City of La Crosse.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0550 1 PARC equipmentResolutionResolution authorizing appropriation of additional funds for the Parking Access & Revenue Control project.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0551 1 G&B Utility TractorResolutionResolution authorizing release of funds in connection with purchase of municipal utility tractor.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0555 1 Abolishment of Apportionment CommitteeResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Apportionment Committee.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0557 1 Abolishment of Reapportionment CommitteeResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Reapportionment Committee.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0558 1 Abolishment of Legislative CommitteeResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Legislative Committee.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0559 1 R&R City BuildingsResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing an RFP for Refuse and Recycling Services for City Buildings and Facilities 2014-2020.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0562 1 La Crosse Center Facility Fee Increase Minimum 2013ResolutionResolution authorizing the La Crosse Center to adjust ticket price surcharge applicable minimums.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0564 1 TRANSFER SWITCHResolutionResolution authorizing purchase of automatic transfer switch for emergency generator at Station 3.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0566 1 Dental InsuranceResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of Human Resources to secure services with Delta Dental for the Union sponsored voluntary dental plan for the term January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0567 1 Resolution appropriating funds for private contractor to assist with clearing snow from public sidewalks for the 2013-14 seasonResolutionAmended Resolution appropriating funds for private contractor to assist with clearing snow from public sidewalks for the 2013-14 season.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0568 2 International Business Park Outlots and Trail PlanResolutionResolution appropriating funds to include the International Business Park to the ecological and trail planning efforts with regard to the La Crosse County Landfill.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0569 2 Resolution authorizing Engineering Dept to streamline process of demolishing structures condemned by Bldg & Inspections DeptResolutionResolution authorizing Engineering Department to streamline the process of demolishing structures condemned by the Building & Inspections Department.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0570 2 Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Relocation of Facilities Agreement with Xcel Energy for the Oak Street Bike/Pedestrian Bridge over the BNSFResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Relocation of Facilities Agreement with Xcel Energy for the Oak Street Bike/Pedestrian Bridge over the BNSF.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0572 1 New fountain at Gillette & Kane StsResolutionResolution authorizing new drinking fountain at Gillette and Kane Sts.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0573 1 Bike Ped PlanResolutionAmended Resolution re-appropriating funding sources for the preparation of the Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0587 1 downtown parking assessmentResolutionAmended Resolution approving Final Assessment and Board of Public Works Report for Downtown Parking District for 2013-2014.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0589 1 801 La Crosse St - Exception to Design StandardsApplicationRequest for Exception to Multi-Family Housing Design for property located at 801 La Crosse Street relating to off-street parking and amended resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0593 1 CRUSA Use AgreementResolutionThird Amended Resolution approving a Use Agreement between the Coulee Region United Soccer Association (CRUSA) and the City of La Crosse. Note: The committee, Committee of the Whole 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 AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
13-0603 1 Transit Supervisor IResolutionResolution authorizing step 8 for Transit Supervisor I candidate effective October 25, 2013.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0613 1 Various License List - OctoberApplicationResolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2013-14 (October).ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0623 1 Kluz, Michael - bartender denialApplicationApplication of Michael A. Kluz for a Beverage Operator's License and appeal of denial by the Police Department and resolution denying same. (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.)ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0636 1 2013 COPS GrantResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept a 2013 COPS Hiring Program grant to fund three (3) officer positions.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0533 1 Mayor directivesResolutionResolution rescinding reporting requirement of Mayoral departmental directives.NOT ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0586 1 La Crosse Municipal Boat HarborResolutionAmended Resolution authorizing legal proceedings to terminate the lease and eviction of La Crosse Municipal Boat Harbor, Inc. from the Isle La Plume Boat Harbor. (Note: The committee, Committee of the Whole and/or Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. Following the closed session, the committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
13-0577 1 LA CROSSE FIRE DEPARTMENT 2014 STRATEGIC PLANReportLa Crosse Fire Department 2014-2018 Strategic Plan.ACCEPTED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0565 1 2012-13 Crossing Guard ReportReportAnnual Report by Police Department regarding School Crossing Guard locations for the 2012-2013 Academic Year.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0581 2 Parking Space Size MinimumOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.04(G)(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to reduce the required minimum size of parking spaces.   Action details Not available
13-0585 1 Elected officials - salary and fringe benefitsOrdinanceA SECOND AMENDED ORDINANCE to create Subsection 2.05(C) and Section 2.51 and to amend Section 2.47 and Subsection 2.04(C) of the Municipal Code of the City of La Crosse regarding the salary and fringe benefits of the elected offices of Mayor, Council Member, City Clerk and Municipal Judge.   Action details Not available
13-0626 1 Abolishment of Sign Ordinance CommitteeOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to rescind the Sign Ordinance Review Committee established by Council Ordinance in June 2011.   Action details Not available
13-0645 1 Rezoning - Benson Pine St and 13th St NOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Multiple Dwelling District to the Special Multiple District allowing for an 18-unit apartment building on the properties located at 1216, 1228, 1230 Pine St. and 319 13th St. N.   Action details Not available
13-0650 1 9.06(D) - large vehicle parkingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 9.06(D)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding the parking of vehicles over 12,000 pounds or eighteen (18) feet restricted.   Action details Not available
13-0601 1 FTA ApplicationResolutionResolution authorizing the filing of an application for 2014 transit operating and capital assistance with the Federal Transit Administration.   Action details Not available
13-0602 1 WisDOT ApplicationResolutionResolution authorizing Mayor to file application for transit operating and capital assistance for 2014 with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.   Action details Not available
13-0614 1 Resolution authorizing Mayor & City Clerk to sign Revision #1 State/Municipal Agreement for the reconstruction of 33rd Street from Bentwood Place to Solaris Lane (Project I.D.#5991-05-07/77)ResolutionResolution authorizing Mayor & City Clerk to sign Revision #1 State/Municipal Agreement for the reconstruction of 33rd Street from Bentwood Place to Solaris Lane (Project I.D. #5991-05-07, 77).   Action details Not available
13-0615 2 Resolution authorizing Mayor & City Clerk to sign Revision #2 State-Municipal Agreement for the reconstruction of Oak St from Palace St to Enterprise Ave (Project ID #5991-0-03, 78)ResolutionResolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign Revision #2 State/Municipal Agreement for the reconstruction of Oak Street from Palace Street to Enterprise Avenue (Project I.D. #5991-05-03, 78).   Action details Not available
13-0616 1 Release of funds for Radio System Phase IIIResolutionResolution authorizing release of funds for Radio System Phase III.   Action details Not available
13-0620 1 Standard Parking Service Agreement - AirportResolutionResolution approving service agreement with Standard Parking Corporation.   Action details Not available
13-0621 1 Airport Systems PurchaseResolutionResolution authorizing purchase of hardware and software for Airport systems.   Action details Not available
13-0622 1 Resolution approving contract with Westbrook Associated Engineers, Inc. to inspect old railroad bridge over La Crosse River from Riverside Park to Mobile Oil Site.ResolutionResolution approving contract with Westbrook Associated Engineers, Inc. to inspect old railroad bridge over La Crosse River from Riverside Park to Mobil Oil Site.   Action details Not available
13-0624 1 Abolishment of Copeland Park Lease CommitteeResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Ad hoc Copeland Park Lease Negotiating Committee.   Action details Not available
13-0625 1 Abolishment of Alcohol Oversight CommitteeResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Ad hoc Alcohol Oversight Committee.   Action details Not available
13-0627 1 Abolishment of Economic Development Blue Ribbon CommitteeResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Ad hoc Economic Development Strategic Plan Blue Ribbon Committee.   Action details Not available
13-0628 1 Abolishment of Intergovernmental CommitteeResolutionResolution approving the abolishment of the City of La Crosse Ad hoc Intergovernmental Committee Solid Waste and Recycling Evaluation.   Action details Not available
13-0630 1 Stop Loss 2014ResolutionResolution 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, 2014 through December 31, 2014.   Action details Not available
13-0631 1 Fire management increaseResolutionResolution approving pay adjustment for Fire management. (2/3 vote of Council required for Reserve Funds)   Action details Not available
13-0633 3 2014-2018 CIPResolutionResolution approving the 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Budget.   Action details Not available
13-0635 1 Video Conferencing- FireResolutionResolution authorizing release of funds for La Crosse Fire Department Video Conferencing Project.   Action details Not available
13-0637 1 Reimbursement ResolutionResolutionResolution providing for the reimbursement of expenditures for certain capital improvement projects from the proceeds of expected bond obligations.   Action details Not available
13-0638 1 Organizational Assessment AgreementResolutionResolution approving an Agreement for Organizational Assessment Services with Reinvention, LLC. (2/3 vote of Council required for Reserve Funds)   Action details Not available
13-0639 1 First Amendment Flight Service GSE - AirportResolutionResolution approving First Amendment to the Building and Land Lease Agreement with Flight Service GSE, LLC.   Action details Not available
13-0641 2 FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES AGREEMENT 2013-2016ResolutionResolution approving finance audit services agreement.   Action details Not available
13-0643 1 CUP - Free Beer Tomorrow 214-218 Main StApplicationApplication of Free Beer Tomorrow LLC for a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor License at 214-218 Main Street and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0644 1 CUP - Starch 3511 Mormon Coulee RdApplicationApplication of Gregory Starch for a Conditional Use Permit allowing for demolition of single family home to green space for future commercial development at 3511 Mormon Coulee Road and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available
13-0646 1 8th Street VacationResolutionResolution vacating fifteen (15) feet on each side of 8th Street between La Crosse Street and Vine Street.   Action details Not available
13-0648 1 Special Charges - 2013ResolutionResolution levying Special Charges for Services performed in 2013.   Action details Not available
13-0649 1 CUP - Tolzmann 326 Pearl StApplicationApplication of Tolzmann Investments LLC for a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor License at 326 Pearl Street and resolution approving same.   Action details Not available