City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, May 12, 2022  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
400 La Crosse Street  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Mayor Reynolds called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
Roll Call  
11 -  
Present:  
Andrea Richmond, Scott Neumeister, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Chris  
Kahlow, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz, Jennifer  
Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
1 - Mac Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Justice Weaver  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Chaplain Ann Wales of La Crosse Jail Ministry offered invocation.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen to APPROVE minutes  
of April 14, 2022; the motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Interim Director of Finance for the Month of March  
2022.  
22-0663  
2022-05-001  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen, that the Report be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
Notices and Discussions  
Trost wanted to thank the departments involved in creating the multi-lingual directional  
sign in the lobby and expressed her pride in the efforts that the City has taken to be  
more inclusive. Janssen mentioned that the week prior was Municipal Clerks week and  
wanted to bring attention to the great job of the clerks at City Hall and those at the  
County. Kahlow recognized and thanked the Parks and Recreation department and  
others involved with the sustainability initiatives in the City.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2022 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in May 2022.  
22-0666  
2022-05-002  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Animal Control Governing Board: Douglas Kratt. Aviation Board: Joe Konradt.  
22-0672  
City Plan Commission: Elaine Yager. Joint Board of Harbor Commissioners:  
Adam Binsfeld. Library Board: Ross Seymour. Neighborhood Revitalization  
Commission: Sean Hurtubise. Police and Fire Commission: Doug Happel.  
2022-05-003  
A motion was made by Neumeister, seconded by Sleznikow, that the  
Appointment be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Neumann to SUSPEND Council  
Rule VII for items 22-0601, 22-0628, and 22-0682; the motion carried  
unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Kish & Sons Electric, Inc. in  
the amount of $688,189.00 for the La Crosse SCADA System Controls  
Upgrade Project.  
22-0481  
2022-05-004  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, that the Report of Bids  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to McCabe Construction,  
Inc. in the amount of $796,777.00 for the Cliffside Drive Project.  
22-0595  
22-0596  
22-0597  
2022-05-005  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Report of Bids be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Kish & Sons Electric, Inc.  
in the amount of $69,996.00 for the Houska Park Electrical Services Project.  
2022-05-006  
A motion was made by Neumeister, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Report of  
Bids be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. in  
the amount of $595,226.56 for the Market & Gohres Street Utilities Project.  
2022-05-007  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Neumeister, that the Report of  
Bids be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
ITEM WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution appropriating additional unused funds for directional bore project to  
22-0682  
install City of La Crosse fiber optic to La Crosse Regional Airport under the  
Black River.  
2022-05-008  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution approving purchase of new mobile column lifts for the Municipal  
22-0514  
Service Center.  
2022-05-009  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Neumeister, that the  
Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
Resolution reallocating existing CIP funds for expenditures related to 2020  
Curb & Gutter with Utilities Project.  
22-0519  
2022-05-010  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
Amended Resolution establishing the 2023-2027 Capital Equipment Budget.  
22-0275  
2022-05-011  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Neumeister, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kiel  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Weaver  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to create Subsections 115-398 (f)(2) and (3) of  
the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding fences on City  
owned property.  
22-0402  
Ord. 5216. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Special Multiple  
Dwelling District - to the Public and Semi-Public District allowing for uniform  
zoning across both parcels at 404 13th St. N and 1305 Pine St.  
22-0493  
Ord. 5217. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 2-636 of the Code of Ordinances of the  
City of La Crosse regarding membership of the International Committee.  
22-0503  
22-0601  
Ord. 5218. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Sections 40-103, various subsections  
of 40-106(3), 32-106(e), 4-45(b), 4-109(b) and 115-398(g) and to create  
various subsections of 40-106(3) of the Code of Ordinance for the City of La  
Crosse regarding outdoor dining areas in public right-of-way.  
Ord. 5219. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
Resolution Allocating Funding for the Pearl Walkway Reconstruction Project.  
2022-05-012  
22-0332  
Resolution approving 5-year agreement with Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of  
La Crosse and the La Crosse Center 2022-2027.  
22-0494  
22-0504  
2022-05-013  
Resolution Approving Certified Survey Map - Part of SW 1/4 - SE 1/4, Section  
2, NW 1/4 - NE 1/4, Section 11; all in T15N-R7W; Town of Shelby, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin.  
2022-05-014  
Preliminary resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers  
under Secs 66.0829 and 66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes, relating to the  
operation and maintenance of a downtown parking system.  
22-0530  
2022-05-015  
Resolution designating concessionaire for the La Crosse Regional Airport  
along with authorization to apply for "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor Permit.  
22-0548  
22-0563  
2022-05-016  
Resolution authorizing public improvement and levying special assessments  
against benefited property in La Crosse, Wisconsin - Sanitary Sewer and  
Water Utility Construction on Market Street.  
2022-05-017  
Resolution authorizing public improvement and levying special assessments  
against benefited property in La Crosse, Wisconsin - Sanitary Sewer and  
Water Utility Construction on Gohres Street.  
22-0564  
2022-05-018  
Resolution approving funding for the La Crosse Drift Bike Share Program.  
22-0570  
22-0589  
2022-05-019  
Resolution approving an allocation of funding for operations and maintenance  
of Houska Park Campground for the 2022 season.  
2022-05-020  
Resolution Approving Application of Pump House Regional Arts Center, Inc.  
dba Pump House Regional Arts Center for an Expansion of Alcohol Beverage  
License for special event at 119 King Street on June 10 and 11, 2022.  
22-0591  
2022-05-021  
Resolution Granting Various License Applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2021-2022  
(May).  
22-0592  
22-0628  
2022-05-022  
Resolution appropriating funds for the 2022 City of La Crosse Revaluation.  
2022-05-023  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
22-0542  
the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Multiple Dwelling  
District - to the Light Industrial District allowing for personal storage and work  
space at 818 Gould St.  
Referred to June 2022 meetings  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED  
2021 La Crosse Police Department Annual Report.  
22-0582  
2022-05-024  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.