City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, August 11, 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  
12 -  
Present:  
Andrea Richmond, Scott Neumeister, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Chris  
Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz,  
Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
One seat vacant due to resignation of District 5 Council Member.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Moment of silence.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow to APPROVE minutes  
of July 14, 2022; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Interim Director of Finance for the Month of June  
2022.  
22-1014  
2022-08-001  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Mindel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Notices and Discussions  
Trost acknowledged the Public Works and Parks department for their work cleaning  
up after the July 23rd storm. Woodard thanked the Police, Fire, and Parks  
departments for putting together the National Night Out. Mayor Reynolds recognized  
the Clerk's office for running a smooth Primary Election this week.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2022 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in August  
2022.  
22-1013  
2022-08-002  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Arts Board: Zachary Stensen. Redevelopment Authority: Adam Hatfield. Room  
22-1020  
Tax Commission: Jennifer Trost.  
2022-08-003  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Appointment  
be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen to SUSPEND Council  
Rule VIII for file 22-0983; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
REPORT OF BID/QUOTE RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Steiger Construction, Inc.  
in the amount of $192,390.00 for the Signal Fiber Northside Infill project.  
22-0948  
2022-08-004  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED  
Resolution declaring a climate emergency, committing to policies opposing  
22-0427  
fossil fuel expansion and accelerating the clean energy transition, and  
endorsing the call for a global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.  
2022-08-005  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
NOT ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution denying Application of Chrissa Roberts for a Beverage Operator's  
22-0886  
License and appeal of denial by the Police Department.  
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.  
2022-08-006  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Richmond, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Abstain:  
Resolution denying Application of Adam Kressel for a Beverage Operator's  
License and appeal of denial by the Police Department.  
22-0887  
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.  
2022-08-007  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kahlow  
No:  
1 - Neumeister  
Abstain:  
Resolution approving Application of Caprice Delagrave for a Beverage  
Operator's License and appeal of denial by the Police Department.  
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.  
22-0941  
2022-08-008  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Kahlow, that the Application be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Abstain:  
Resolution approving Request of Kwik Trip, Inc. dba Kwik Spirits 773 to  
Amend Premise Description at 2506 South Ave. to allow for store remodel.  
22-0943  
2022-08-009  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Woodard  
Abstain:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 40-8.(a)(1), to amend  
Subsection 40-8(b) and to create Subsection 40-8(f) of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding snow removal.  
22-0885  
Ord. 5227. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Sections 44-1(b)(1) and 44-111, to  
repeal Section 44-107 and to remove the reference to 44-107 in the Parking  
Violation Table in Section 44-1 of the Code of Ordnances of the City of La  
Crosse regarding alternative side parking.  
22-0910  
Ord. 5228. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 4-48 of the Code of Ordinances of the  
City of La Crosse regarding sale of intoxicating liquor.  
22-0939  
Ord. 5229. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a revised  
State/Municipal Financial Agreement for the Reconstruction of USH 14 (South  
Avenue) - ID# 1641-02-02/ 22/ /70/ 72/ 80/ 82, 5991-07-46.  
22-0853  
2022-08-010  
Resolution approving 5-year amended agreement with Pepsi Cola Bottling  
Company of La Crosse and the La Crosse Center 2022-2027.  
22-0863  
22-0880  
22-0881  
2022-08-011  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - Part of NE 1/4 - NE 1/4, Section  
21, T15N-R7W; Town of Shelby, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.  
2022-08-012  
Resolution approving Application of Eagle Bay Properties LLC for a  
Conditional Use Permit at 1124 West George St. allowing for demolition of  
structure for green space.  
2022-08-013  
Resolution and report of the Board of Public Works on the costs of operating  
and maintaining the parking system in downtown La Crosse.  
22-0883  
22-0902  
2022-08-014  
Resolution approving Application of La Crosse County (dba Hillview Health  
Care Center) for a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Community Living  
Arrangement at 3501 Park Lane Dr.  
2022-08-015  
Resolution committing to and accepting Transportation Alternatives Program  
funding for an update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.  
22-0903  
22-0912  
2022-08-016  
Resolution appropriating past unused Sidewalk & ADA funds for additional  
Sidewalk & ADA work on the 2022 Citywide Miscellaneous Curb Ramp and  
Sidewalk Replacement contract and ADA Transition Plan.  
2022-08-017  
Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and  
classifications for the Fire Department.  
22-0915  
2022-08-018  
Resolution appropriating unused unappropriated Street bond funds for  
additional work on the Citywide Traffic Implementation: Interconnect &  
Synchronization project.  
22-0928  
22-0929  
2022-08-019  
Resolution approving Request of Hy-Vee, Inc. for permission to apply for a  
Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor license at 4200 State Hwy 16 for the  
license year 2022-23.  
2022-08-020  
Resolution approving a premise lease agreement between the City of La  
Crosse Fire Department & Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance.  
22-0949  
22-0963  
2022-08-021  
Resolution granting Various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period  
2022-2023 (August).  
2022-08-022  
Resolution approving Application of La Crosse Lodge 1920 Loyal Order of  
Moose, Inc. dba Moose Lodge 1920 for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage  
License to an adjacent outdoor area at 1932 Ward Avenue for a special event  
on Sunday, August 28, 2022.  
22-0983  
2022-08-023  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
Resolution authorizing the appropriation of funds for River Point District Phase  
22-0918  
II related street and infrastructure improvements.  
Referred to September 2022 meetings.  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.