City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, April 9, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on 5/14/2026.  
Council President Tamra Dickinson, Presiding  
Dickinson called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.  
Roll Call  
13 -  
Present:  
Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Olivia Stine,  
Chris Kahlow, Gary Padesky, Mackenzie Mindel, Aron Newberry, Jennifer  
Trost, Crystal Bedford, Lisa Weston, Rosanne Northwood  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Moment of Silence  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Northwood, to APPROVE the  
minutes of March 3 and March 12, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of February.  
26-0384  
2026-04-001  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Stine, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Notices and Discussions  
Council Member Goggin noted the retirements of Ray Malin and Joe Bayer and  
thanked them for their dedication to the City. Council Member Barb Janssen  
mentioned that they attended the Leader Ethics event at WTC and recommended the  
public to watch the recording of that meeting. Council Member Newberry recognized  
his neighbors, the Attlesons, who won the Soak It Up award from the La Crosse Area  
Waters group. Council President Dickinson noted the progress of third ADU  
(accessory dwelling unit) which is on Livingston Street. Council Member Mindel  
thanked the Clerk's office and team for their work in election administration.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2025/2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in April  
2026.  
26-0383  
2026-04-002  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Board of Zoning Appeals: Rachel MacFarland. Economic and Community  
26-0253  
Development Committee: Gina Miller.  
2026-04-003  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Trost, that the Appointment be  
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Aviation Board: Jeannie Groskreutz, Scott Arenz. Bicycle and Pedestrian  
Advisory Committee: Randi Pueschner. Building & Housing Appeals Board:  
Vince Ristow. Citizens Board of Review: Fred Giese, Heather Talbot. City  
Plan Commission: Katrina Bjornstad. Library Board: Marlene De La  
Cruz-Guzman, Suzanne Anglehart.  
26-0375  
2026-04-004  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Stine, that the Appointment be  
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV & IX FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, to SUSPEND of Council  
Rule XV & IX for file 26-0391. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in  
the amount of $207,061.40 for the St. Cloud St - Avon Street to Liberty Street  
project.  
26-0315  
2026-04-005  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $99,620.50 for the 2026 Annual Sidewalk Infill project.  
26-0317  
2026-04-006  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to A-1 Excavating LLC in the  
amount of $604,415.00 for the Vine Street - 15th Street to 16th Street & 16th  
Street - Vine Street to State Street project.  
26-0318  
2026-04-007  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
REPORT OF BIDS RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the Non-compliant Laterals-King St project.  
26-0327  
2026-04-008  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Kahlow, that the Report of Bids  
be REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
ITEM WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution appropriating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Interest Funds  
for the opening and operating of the North Side Pool located at 816 Sill Street  
for the 2026 season.  
26-0391  
2026-04-009  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion failed by the following vote:  
5 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Padesky  
Yes:  
No:  
8 - Dickinson, Stine, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution allocating unused Sanitary Sewer funds for the final payment on  
26-0238  
the Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades.  
2026-04-010  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Resolution appropriating Tax Incremental District (TID) 11 funds for Civic  
Center Park.  
26-0276  
2026-04-011  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston  
3 - Dickinson, Newberry, Northwood  
No:  
Resolution approving the carryover of unexpended appropriations from the  
2025 Operating Budget to the 2026 Operating Budget and 2025 year-end  
budget adjustments for department cost overruns.  
26-0314  
2026-04-012  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED as proposed by the Director of Finance (posted in Legistar). The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Goggin  
No:  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
2 - Goggin, Newberry  
No:  
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
Resolution regarding the administration and financial maintenance of  
26-0289  
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds received by the City.  
2026-04-013  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Consent Agenda  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.  
Meeting went into a 5-minute recess after the vote on adoption of the Consent  
Agenda.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution approving the Arts Board to be renamed as the Arts and Culture  
25-0994  
Board.  
2026-04-014  
Resolution approving application of A & S Foster LLC dba Bottoms Up for an  
Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege Permit for a special  
event at 500 Copeland Ave on June 13, 2026.  
26-0136  
2026-04-015  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2025-2026  
(April).  
26-0164  
26-0204  
2026-04-016  
Resolution dedicating City property, Lot 42 of Sexauer's Addition, to the  
public for right-of-way purposes and approving request from Badger  
Corrugating Company to vacate a portion thereof.  
2026-04-017  
Resolution denying application of Rolling Trees LLC dba Rolling Trees for a  
Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device 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.)  
26-0246  
26-0254  
2026-04-018  
Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of Featherstone Rise - Part of the  
Northwest 1/4 & Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7 and Part of  
the Southwest 1/4 & Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, all in  
Township 15 North, Range 6 West, Town of Shelby, La Crosse County,  
Wisconsin.  
2026-04-019  
Resolution appropriating Tax Incremental District (TID) 11 funds for the design  
and construction of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) across  
Hwy 14/61 as part of the Wagon Wheel Trail Project.  
26-0258  
26-0301  
2026-04-020  
Resolution approving the carryover of unexpended appropriations for the Arts  
Board from the 2025 Operating Budget to the 2026 Operating Budget.  
2026-04-021  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
Certified Survey Map - Lot 1, Certified Survey Map Number 67, Volume 19,  
26-0144  
Document Number 1761262, Located in the Northwest Quarter of the  
Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 15 North, Range 7 West, City of La  
Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin and request for dedication of  
right-of-way and waiver of platting requirements.  
Referred 30 days to the May 2026 meetings.  
ITEM FOR CLOSED SESSION  
Appeal by Mayo Health System of the Heritage Preservation Commission  
26-0322  
designation of historical structure for the building located at 615 10th St. S.  
(Note: The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat.  
19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel and Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its  
decision. Following any closed session, the Council may reconvene in open session.)  
2026-04-022  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Northwood, that the Claim/Appeal  
be PUBLIC HEARING open. The motion carried unanimously.  
The following spoke: Samuel Lindner, Paul Molling, Marc Zettler, John  
Reiman, Gordon Howie, Jennifer Livingston Thompson, and Barbara Kooiman.  
Unanimous consent to close public hearing.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Newberry, that the Claim/Appeal  
be DENIED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Trost,  
Bedford, Northwood  
3 - Dickinson, Newberry, Weston  
No:  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 p.m.