City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, July 9, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on 8/13/2026.  
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding  
Roll Call  
12 -  
Present:  
Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Olivia Stine,  
Gary Padesky, Mackenzie Mindel, Aron Newberry, Jennifer Trost, Crystal  
Bedford, Lisa Weston, Rosanne Northwood  
1 - Chris Kahlow  
Excused:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Moment of Silence  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Mindel, to APPROVE minutes of  
June 11, 2026 special and regular meetings. The motion carried 11-0 with one  
abstention.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Deputy Director of Finance for the Month of May.  
26-0728  
2026-07-001  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Stine, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
Notices and Discussions  
Council Member Goggin thanked all that attended the Mayor and Council Member  
forum at Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, the La Crosse Center for their  
fireworks viewing, and the Police and Fire Departments for their work before and after  
the 4th. She also noted the recent 100th birthday of Joyce Hagman. Council President  
Dickinson thanked those that worked on the recent MTU Ride experience and those  
involved in the tour of Kwik Trip. Council Member Janssen acknowledged the Police  
Department regarding concerns with fireworks, she also thanked the La Crosse Center  
for offering a viewing of the fireworks as it served many folks that wouldn't normally be  
able to attend because of disabilities. Council Member Trost thanked those that  
attended the District 9 forum and Tim Acklin and Jenna Dinkel for their outreach to the  
public regarding the Zoning Code update project; she also noted that the agenda holds  
items that inform the budget over the next years. Council Member Mindel highlighted  
the support shown to Opus Bakehouse and Ranison ice cream shop. Council Member  
Padesky also highlighted the support shown to neighborhood shops, he thanked those  
that attended and facilitated the District 7 forum and also thanked the Police  
Department regarding concerns with fireworks. Mayor Washington-Spivey thanked the  
Engineering Department and highlighted a letter from a citizen regarding the concrete  
sidewalks that were improved in their neighborhood.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in July 2026.  
26-0727  
2026-07-002  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Bedford, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Aviation Board: Steven Duffrin. Economic and Community Development  
26-0729  
Committee: Nick Padesky. Floodplain Advisory Committee: Gary Padesky.  
Heritage Preservation Commission: Jim Galllagher, Branden Yates. Housing  
Authority: Kim Cable.  
2026-07-003  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Dickinson, that the  
Appointment be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Bedford,  
Weston, Northwood  
2 - Goggin, Janssen  
1 - Kahlow  
No:  
Excused:  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
26-0503  
the amount of $1,490.000.00 for the Copeland Park Shelter Building & Site  
Improvements project.  
2026-07-004  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to A-1 Excavating LLC in the  
amount of $513,127.00 for the Prospect St - Stoddard St to George St project.  
26-0524  
2026-07-005  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in  
the amount of $326,782.55 for the East Avenue S - Jackson St to Mississippi  
St project.  
26-0626  
2026-07-006  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
26-0513  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Planned  
Development District - General to the Planned Development District - General  
& Specific, allowing for the construction of a mixed-use development including  
an office, warehouse, and operational facilities at 1325 St. Andrew Street.  
ORD. 5378. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Dickinson, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution implementing an affordable housing extension for Tax Increment  
District (TID) 14.  
26-0641  
2026-07-007  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
Resolution terminating Tax Increment District (TID) 14.  
26-0642  
2026-07-008  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
Resolution Creating Tax Incremental District No. 22, Approving Its Project  
Plan and Establishing Its Boundaries, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  
26-0644  
2026-07-009  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
Resolution Creating Tax Incremental District No. 24, Approving Its Project  
Plan and Establishing Its Boundaries, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  
26-0646  
2026-07-010  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Janssen  
1 - Kahlow  
No:  
Excused:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Dickinson, that the Consent  
Agenda be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Commercial  
District to the Planned Development District - General, allowing for  
redevelopment of the property into commercial and residential uses at 2330,  
2334, 2400, 2402, 2406, 2408, 2410, 2416, 2418, 2420, 2422, 2424, 2430,  
2432, 2434, 2532, and 2536 Rose St.  
26-0619  
ORD. 5379. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution approving additional Election Officials for 2026-2027.  
26-0351  
26-0482  
2026-07-011  
Resolution authorizing public improvement and levying special assessments  
against benefited property in La Crosse, Wisconsin - Water Main of 500  
blocks of St Andrew Street.  
2026-07-012  
Resolution authorizing public improvement and levying special assessments  
against benefited property in La Crosse, Wisconsin - Sanitary Sewer of 800  
block of St Cloud Street.  
26-0483  
26-0484  
26-0519  
26-0530  
2026-07-013  
Resolution authorizing public improvement and levying special assessments  
against benefited property in La Crosse, Wisconsin - Water Main of 800  
blocks of St Cloud Street.  
2026-07-014  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2026-2027  
(July).  
2026-07-015  
Resolution designating concessionaire for the La Crosse Regional  
Airport along with authorization to apply for “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor  
Permit.  
2026-07-016  
Resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement between the City of  
La Crosse and the La Crosse Professional Police Non-Supervisory  
Association, Local #26 for January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029. (Note: The  
Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat.  
19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following  
such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
26-0621  
2026-07-017  
Resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement between the City of  
La Crosse and the La Crosse Professional Police Supervisory Association for  
January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. (Note: The Committee and/or Council  
may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate &  
update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the  
Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
26-0622  
2026-07-018  
Resolution approving a development agreement with Stizo, LLC for  
infrastructure improvements related to a development at 1319 St Andrew St.  
26-0635  
26-0639  
26-0643  
26-0649  
26-0650  
2026-07-019  
Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and  
classifications within the La Crosse Regional Airport.  
2026-07-020  
Resolution approving the Parks, Recreation, Forestry, Grounds and Buildings  
Department 5-year Strategic Plan.  
2026-07-021  
Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a storm sewer and highway  
maintenance easement from Badger Corrugating Company.  
2026-07-022  
Resolution approving a twenty-year lease with the Off Airport Land Lease  
Between the United States of America Department of Transportation Federal  
Aviation Administration and City of La Crosse, Wisconsin by and through  
Parks and Recreation Department.  
2026-07-023  
Resolution authorizing the purchase of CAD/AVL System - Automatic  
Passenger Counter (APC).  
26-0665  
2026-07-024  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
Resolution approving assignment of parking assignment at Market Square  
Parking Ramp from Cameron Park Condo Association to Free Heel Capital.  
(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.  
Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters.  
Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open  
session.)  
26-0545  
Referred 30 days to the August 2026 meetings.  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.