Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/14/2013 7:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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13-0160 1 Building & Inspections Monthly ReportReportReport of the Department of Building & Inspections for the month of February 2013.ACCEPTED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0085 11La Crosse Center Concourse Light ReplacementReport of BidsRECONSIDERATION - C. Member Cherf Resolution awarding contract to Poellinger Electric, Inc. in the amount of $3,033.00 for La Crosse Center Concourse Light Replacement.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0165 12Bills paid in March 2013ResolutionResolution approving 2012 and 2013 Bills paid in March.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0161 23ENGINEERING ESTIMATES FOR MARCH 2013ResolutionResolution approving Engineering Estimates paid in March 2013.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0127 14March Committee AppointmentsAppointmentCitizens Board of Review : Sean O’Flaherty, 2645 Hackberry Ln. Mike Brown, 906 Caledonia St. Kara Burgos, 2106 Main St. City of La Crosse Arts Board: Vicki Burke, W8349 North Shore Dr. , Onalaska. Jan Gallagher, 1715 Madison St. Donald Smith, 762 Shore Acres Rd., La Crescent. Library Board: Cindy Halter, 3013 Cliffside Dr. Ad hoc Information Technology Committee: Council Member James Cherf, 511 Main St. Ad hoc La Crosse-Epinal Committee: Andrea Richmond, 1312 Cunningham St.CONFIRMEDPass Action details Not available
13-0099 16Remove sunset on HPU CommitteeResolutionResolution removing sunset clause from resolution previous approved by the Common Council relating to abolishment of Highways, Properties & Utilities Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0102 17Executive Commitee MembershipResolutionAMENDED Resolution amending Council Rule VII relating to membership of the Executive Committee.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0063 18Resolution for acquisition of real estate for Bike Trail from Oak to Gillette StreetResolutionResolution authorizing BPW to take steps to acquire real estate for Bike Trail on BNSF Railroad & Dairyland Power property from Oak to Gillette Street.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0087 1915.02 Rezoning 10th & State St (TND Specific)OrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Traditional Neighborhood District - General and Multiple Dwelling District to the Traditional Neighborhood District - Specific allowing for multi-family residential and commercial development at 10th and State Streets and waiver of commercial/multi-family design standards.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0053 11015.02 Rezoning 2712 Main StOrdinanceA THIRD AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from Single Family Residence District to the Local Business District allowing for remodel and expansion of tavern business at 2712 Main Street.REFERPass Action details Not available
13-0051 11115.02 Rezoning 411 9th St N and 829 Pine StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from Multiple Dwelling District to the Public and Semi-Public District allowing for consolidation into one contiguous parcel 411 9th St. N. and 829 Pine St.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0054 11215.02 Rezoning 24th St NOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from Local Business District to the Single Family Residential District allowing for construction of single family homes at 737, 747 and 749 24th St. N.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0055 11315.02 Rezoning 802-804 8th St S and 716 Winnebago StOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from Washburn Residential District to the Public and Semi-Public District allowing for surface parking lot at 802-804 8th St. S. and 716 Winnebago St.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0083 11415.02 Rezoning Charles Street (NS School)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from Residence District to the Public/Semi-Public District allowing for new school and playground at 1616, 1630, 1632, 1636 and 1640 Charles St.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0064 11515.02(B) - Dobson - Annexation Ordinance No. 2OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by adding thereto new territory and making additions and corrections to the zoning map. (Dobson Property - Mississippi Valley Conservancy).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0065 1615.02(B) - Mathy II - Annexation Ord No. 2OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by adding thereto new territory and making additions and corrections to the zoning map. (Mathy II Property - Mississippi Valley Conservancy).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0080 11720.25 Oct-Nov 2012 Sign Committee AmendmentsOrdinanceA SECOND AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 20.25(B) (29) and (38),Paragraph 20.25(F)(3), to create Paragraph 20.25(H)(6)(a) and (b),to amend Paragraph 20.25(H)(9),to amend Table 20.25(H)(11)(b)2 "Conversions of Static to Digital Display EMUs" and to amend Table 20.25(H)-2b "ON-PREMISE EMUs" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to Off Premise and On Premise Sign and Billboard regulations.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0073 118Repeal 8.03 Create 20.10 re Outdoor Food Stands/Mobile Food UnitsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to repeal Section 8.03 and to create Section 20.10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to outdoor food stands and mobile food units.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0075 11920.21 Direct Seller amendmentsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend 20.21(B)(1) and (I)(5) and to create 20.21(C)(22) and (D)(2)(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaCrosse relating to Direct Sellers.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0074 12025.01 fee for Outdoor Food Stand/Mobile Food UnitOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to create a portion of Section 25.01 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to Outdoor Food Stand/Mobile Food Unit under Section 20.10.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0111 121Erickson Pool Floor Repair (Quote)Report of BidsReport of Quotes & Resolution awarding contract to American Pavement Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $18,515.00 for Erickson Pool Repair.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0110 122La Crosse Center Main Chiller ReplacementReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Winona Controls, Inc. in the amount of $241,000.00 for La Crosse Center Main Chiller Replacement.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
13-0108 123Generator Replacement at Fire Station 1 & 3 and AirportReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Klich Electric, Inc. in the amount of $100,160.00 for Generator Replacement at Fire Station 1 and Airport Main Terminal.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0106 124PATROS REMEDIATIONReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Harter Trucking, Inc. in the amount of $136,774.00 for Patros Remediation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0104 1258TH STREET EXTENSIONReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $24,263.45 for 8th Street Extention.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0103 1262013 Streetscape ImprovementsReport of BidsReport of Bid & Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $305,699.65 for 2013 Streetscape Improvements.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0109 127Library HVAC System at Main LibraryReport of BidsReport of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Winona Controls, Inc. in the amount of $454,670.00 for Library HVAC Systems at Main Library.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0113 128Various Licenses - March 2013ResolutionVarious license applications pursuant to Chapter 20 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2012-13 and resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0082 129Bottoms Up - Expansion to Public PropertyApplicationApplication of A&S Foster LLC dba Bottoms Up for an Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege Permit for special event at 500 Copeland Avenue on June 1, 2013 and resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0027 130CUP - 232 6th St N (WTC Greenouse)ApplicationApplication of Western Technical College for a Conditional Use Permit at 232 6th St. N. allowing for demolition of former motel/residence hall for the construction of greenhouse project and AMENDED resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0056 131CUP - 802-804 8th St S and 716 Winnebago StApplicationApplication of Viterbo University Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to demolish existing structures allowing for surface parking lot at 802-804 8th St. S. and 716 Winnebago St. and AMENDED resolution approving same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0021 132Fire Dept - AFC GrantResolutionResolution authorizing the Fire Department to apply for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0062 133Hazardous Materials Training - City BreweryResolutionResolution approving hazardous materials training agreement between the City of La Crosse and City Brewery.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0035 134Resolution Collapse Rescue Team ContractResolutionResolution to approve 2013 Collapse Rescue Contract through the State of Wisconsin.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0030 135Bird City and IMBD recognitionResolutionResolution endorsing the City of La Crosse as a "Bird City" and to support the annual Internation Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) at Myrick Hixon Eco Park.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
12-0403 136Kumbo, Cameroon - Sister CityResolutionAMENDED Resolution approving the City of Kumbo, Republic of Cameroon as a sister city.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0024 137PR Valley View LP - Excessive AssessmentClaim/AppealClaim for excessive assessment on behalf of PR Valley View LP for properties located at 3700 State Road 16, 3800 State Road 16 and 4400 State Road 16 and resolution denying same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0093 138100 Harborview Partners - Excessive AssessmentClaim/AppealClaim for excessive assessment on behalf of 100 Harborview Partners LLC for properties located at 100 2nd St. N. and resolution denying same.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0058 140Resolution authorizing payment and release of funds for airport engineering servicesResolutionResolution authorizing payment and release of funds for airport engineering services.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0123 139Shrine - tax exemption litigationResolutionResolution approving a Stipulation with the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Inc. regarding a tax exemption dispute.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0057 141Resolution amending the Airport 2013 Capital Improvement Program BudgetResolutionResolution amending the Airport 2013 Capital Improvement Program Budget.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0059 142Resolution re-appropriating un-used PFC funds from PFC Project 8-7ResolutionResolution re-appropriating un-used PFC funds from PFC Project 8-7.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0052 143Resolution to appropriate additional funds for the Townsend Street Storm SewerResolutionResolution to appropriate additional funds for the Townsend Street Storm Sewer.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0041 144RetroreflectometerResolutionResolution authorizing the purchase of a sign retroreflectometer, accessories, and software, designating source of funds, and directing implementation.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0040 1452012-2013 Carryover ListResolutionAMENDED Resolution approving carryover list of unexpended appropriations from the 2012 operating budget to the 2013 operating budget.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0084 149pay and classification study - SEIU Non-RepResolutionAMENDED Resolution requesting reallocating carryover funds for a pay and classification study.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0044 1462013 Healics AgreementResolutionResolution approving a one-year agreement between the City of LaCrosse and Healics Inc. for health risk assessment (HRA) services effective May 1, 2013.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0077 147RFP for Medical Benefit Plan Claims Administrative ServicesResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of Human Resources to seek proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase of claims administrative services for the medical benefit plan for the term January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2017.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0079 148Safe Harbor - Affordable Care ActResolutionResolution approving a safe harbor for determination of full time employee for health plan eligibilty purposes as required under Affordable Care Act.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0042 150military leave vacancy - Police DepartmentResolutionResolution amending the table of organization to temporarily provide for the addition of one (1) Civilian Service Employee position.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0078 154Paint and Fix-Up ProgramResolutionAMENDED Resolution releasing funds for a Paint and Fix-up Program and establishing guidelines to administer said program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0068 151Room Tax Reimbursement RequestResolutionResolution allocating 1% room tax for the 2012 La Crosse Center Operating Budget expenditures related to convention and tourism business.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0031 152City of La Crosse Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions – 2013 Joint Board of Harbor CommissionersResolutionResolution approving City of La Crosse Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions - 2013.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0046 153Quit Claim of RDA land to City south of La Crosse River for canoe/kayak launchResolutionResolution approving the transfer of lands within the Riverside Redevelopment Project from the Redevelopment Authority to the City of LaCrosse for a canoe/kayak launching site on the south side of the LaCrosse River.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0050 155Forest Hills-Golf CartsResolutionResolution authorizing use of left over 2011 Park Capital Equipment monies to enhance 2013 Park Capital Equipment monies for procurement of golf carts for Forest Hills.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0048 156Forest Hills Greens Mower 2013ResolutionResolution authorizing use of left over 2011 Park Capital Equipment monies to enhance 2013 Park Capital Equipment monies for procurement of greens mower for Forest Hills.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0049 157Forest Hills-Snack Bar Equipment 2013ResolutionAMENDED Resolution authorizing use of left over 2011 Park Capital Equipment monies for procurement of snack bar equipment for Forest Hills.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0047 158Forest Hills Spreader 2013ResolutionResolution authorizing use of left over 2011 Park Capital Equipment monies for procurement of a spreader for Forest Hills.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0043 259Parking fiberoptic additional funds resolutionResolutionResolution appropriating additional contingency funds for a project to extend fiberoptic cables to the public parking ramps owned by the City.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0028 161CUP - 532 8th St N (WTC Parking Lot)ResolutionApplication of Western Technical College for a Conditional Use Permit at 532 8th St. N. to demolish residential structure allowing for green space and parking and resolution approving same.REFERPass Action details Not available
13-0061 162Housing Rehab Replacement Housing Guidelines 2013ResolutionResolution approving Federal CDBG and HOME Program funded Housing Rehabilitation Program and Replacement Housing Program Guidelines.DIVIDEDPass Action details Not available
13-0167 1AHousing Rehab Program GuidelinesResolutionResolution approving Housing Rehabilitation Program guidelines/CDBG funds.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
13-0168 1BReplacement Housing Program GuidelinesResolutionAmended Resolution approving Replacement Housing Program guidelines.REFERPass Action details Not available
13-0081 1632012 Library Special FundsReportLa Crosse Public Library 2012 Annual Report of Special Funds.RECEIVED AND FILEDPass Action details Not available
13-0067 164Housing Rehab Review Board MembershipResolutionResolution amending membership of the Housing Rehabilitation Review Board.TABLEDPass Action details Not available
13-0118 1 Council Member SalariesOrdinanceA CHARTER ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 2.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding Council Member Salaries.   Action details Not available
13-0122 1 garbage ordinance repair number of bedroomsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 8.02 (R) (1) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to change the number of bedrooms from 7 to 8 to be consistent with the definition of City serviced dwellings.   Action details Not available
13-0132 1 13.02(D)(1) - restriction of use on airport propertyOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 13.02(D)(1) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse - Restriction on Use of Airport Property.   Action details Not available
13-0164 1 15.02 - 2350 South Ave (Hengel)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 15.02(B) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Light Industrial District to the Traditional Neighborhood District - Specific allowing for apartments and/or partial office space at 2350 South Ave.   Action details Not available
13-0154 1 Encroachment of Covered Stoops into SetbacksOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.25(B)(5)(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to allow for covered stoops to project into the front yard setback.   Action details Not available
13-0147 1 Washburn Residential Non-conforming usesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Section 15.26(D)(13) to create Section 15.26(D)(13))a) and Section 15.26(D)(13)(b)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to allow for expansion of limited non-conforming commercial uses.   Action details Not available
13-0146 1 WineryOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 15.26(H)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to allow for the production and bottling of wine and wine tasting rooms by conditional use in the Commercial, Local Business, and Community Business zoning districts.   Action details Not available
13-0152 1 Non-Metallic CUP OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE to Create Paragraph 15.26(Y) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to establish Conditional Use requirements for sand processing, storage, and transporting facilities.   Action details Not available
13-0142 1 Ordinance Parks Temporary Class "B"OrdinanceA SECOND AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Paragraph 20.02(F) (4) (b) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of La Crosse to allow Temporary Class "B" licenses in various parks with Board of Park Commissioners' approval.   Action details Not available
13-0117 1 20.22(FF)(1)(C) - pigeonsOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to rescind Subsection 20.22(FF)(1)(C) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse removing requirement for 50% written approval from neighbors in order to keep pigeons.   Action details Not available
13-0116 1 Chickens - neighborhood approvalOrdinanceAN AMENDED ORDINANCE to rescind Subsection 20.22(GG) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse removing requirement for 50% written approval from neighbors in order to keep chickens.   Action details Not available