City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, December 11, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on January 8, 2025.  
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding  
Roll Call  
12 -  
Present:  
Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Olivia Stine,  
Chris Kahlow, Gary Padesky, Aron Newberry, Jennifer Trost, Crystal  
Bedford, Lisa Weston, Rosanne Northwood  
1 - Mackenzie Mindel  
Excused:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Moment of Silence  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Bedford, seconded by Northwood, that to APPROVE the  
minutes of November 13 and 17, 2025. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of October.  
25-1427  
2025-12-001  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Stine, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Notices and Discussions  
Council President Dickinson thanked JD Roberts the Airport Business manager, for  
his work in gaining new Allegiant airline services which will be starting in February. She  
also noted that District 1 has the second and third ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the  
city. Council Member Trost expressed gratitude to: Kyle Coman, street crews that deal  
with leaves and snow, Assessors office staff for their professionalism during the Board  
of Review hearings, Derek Grebon, Tina Erickson, department heads on their work on  
the budget, Council President Dickinson, MTU Bus drivers, previous council members  
for ending off-street parking mandates, current members for running, and Library  
Archivist Derocher. Council Member Goggin thanked Julie Emslie, Jenna Dinkel, Tim  
Acklin for bringing a vibrant space to the Northside in District 2, the Police Department  
for their help with the rotary lights parade, former Washburn member Joann Neve, the  
Parks & Rec. department related to Badger-Hickey Park, and Ryan Rasmussen.  
Council Member Padesky happy birthday to wife. Council Member Bedford offered a  
snow removal reminder and thanked those that remove snow.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2025 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in December  
2025.  
25-1426  
2025-12-002  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Kevin Hundt. Climate Action Plan  
25-1424  
Steering Committee: Lauren Fortin. Housing Authority: Christina Beckner. La  
Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Jen Burch. Police & Fire  
Commission: Joan Parke. Redevelopment Authority: Phillip Ostrem. Room  
Tax Commission: Maureese Godoy, Wayne Delagrave.  
2025-12-003  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Newberry, that the Appointment be  
CONFIRMED.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Appointments  
be DIVIDED to vote on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee  
appointment separately. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Weston  
5 - Dickinson, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Yes:  
No:  
Excused:  
A motion was made by Bedford, seconded by Northwood, that to CONFIRM the  
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee appointment (Kevin Hundt). The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Janssen  
1 - Mindel  
No:  
Excused:  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Newberry, to CONFIRM the  
remainder of the Appointments. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Sleznikow,to Suspend Council  
Rule XV for 25-1392 and 25-1406. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to T2 Contracting, LLC in the  
25-0850  
amount of $500,562.36 for the Badger-Hickey Park Restrooms and Shelter  
project.  
2025-12-004  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in  
the amount of $911,919.28 for the 21st Street N - Vine St to Campbell Rd &  
Pine St - 2000 Pine St to Campbell Rd project.  
25-1231  
2025-12-005  
A motion was made by Stine, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to BKC Construction LLC in  
the amount of $2,471,634.02 for the Highway 16 Water Transmission Line -  
North project.  
25-1347  
2025-12-006  
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, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in  
the amount of $5,174,219.92 for the Highway 16 Water Transmission Line -  
South project.  
25-1348  
2025-12-007  
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, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $588,809.23 for 2025 Signal Replacement at Mormon Coulee  
Road and Losey Boulevard project.  
25-1350  
2025-12-008  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
25-1352  
Agreement for the reconstruction of La Crosse Street from 7th St to 12th St.  
(Project I.D.s #7575-09-01/21/71).  
2025-12-009  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston,  
Northwood  
4 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Padesky  
No:  
Resolution encumbering additional funds from previous allocations for the  
Rose Street Streetscape & Saint James Street Reconstruction projects  
(contract CURB-2024-029).  
25-1358  
2025-12-010  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Amended Resolution authorizing the Sanitary Sewer Utility to re-allocate  
unused funds from closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for  
capital project and equipment needs.  
25-1372  
2025-12-011  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Goggin  
1 - Mindel  
No:  
Excused:  
Resolution authorizing the Water Utility to re-allocate unused funds from  
closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for capital project  
needs.  
25-1373  
2025-12-012  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Goggin  
1 - Mindel  
No:  
Excused:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Dickinson, that the Consent  
Agenda be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to repeal and recreate sec 2-405 of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding the sale of surplus land.  
25-1097  
ORD. 5354. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Single Family  
Residence District to the Residence District, allowing for a duplex and the  
construction of an accessory dwelling unit at 1931 George Street & 1126  
Livingston Street.  
25-1325  
ORD. 5355. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Low Density  
Multiple Dwelling District to the Commercial District, allowing for 610 Hagar  
Street to be combined with the adjacent parcel of the same zoning.  
25-1326  
ORD. 5356. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution relocating District 7 polling place effective January 1, 2026.  
25-1153  
25-1155  
25-1156  
25-1263  
2025-12-013  
Resolution establishing absentee voting locations for the 2026-27 elections.  
2025-12-014  
Resolution approving Election Officials for 2026-2027 election term.  
2025-12-015  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapter 10,  
Articles XIII, XIV, and XVIII of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the 2026  
license period (Public Vehicle for Hire, Horse-Drawn Vehicle, Pedicabs and  
Pedal Cars).  
2025-12-016  
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  
(December).  
25-1264  
2025-12-017  
Resolution approving the partial vacation of public right-of-way along the  
western side of the 1800 block of 13th Street South.  
25-1294  
25-1319  
25-1327  
25-1328  
25-1332  
2025-12-018  
Resolution approving twenty-year lease extension with the La Crosse Queen  
LLC, for the business at Riverside Park, located at 401 Front St. S.  
2025-12-019  
Amended Resolution allocating Town of Medary Fire Contract escrowed funds  
to offset new fire station construction cost overruns.  
2025-12-020  
Resolution authorizing the appointment of an interim La Crosse Regional  
Airport Director effective October 24, 2025.  
2025-12-021  
Resolution approving a Lateral Transfer Memorandum of Understanding  
("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of  
Firefighters, Local #127.  
2025-12-022  
Resolution allocating unspent capital funds, from CIP 2024 #856 (Cottonwood  
Trail Culvert Replacement Project) and CIP 2025 and 2026 #551 (Marsh  
Hydrology Study and Implementation) to CIP 2024 #857 (Grand Crossing  
Trail Reconstruction).  
25-1336  
2025-12-023  
Resolution allocating $2 million to the Employee Benefit Trust Fund.  
25-1357  
25-1359  
2025-12-024  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file application for Transit Operations and  
Capital Assistance for 2026 with the Federal Transit Administration.  
2025-12-025  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file for 2026 Transit Operations and  
Capital Assistance with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  
25-1360  
25-1364  
2025-12-026  
Resolution approving a Vacation Conversion Memorandum of Understanding  
("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of  
Firefighters ("IAFF"), Local #127.  
2025-12-027  
Resolution approving a Sick Leave and Personal Business Days Conversion  
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Crosse and the  
International Association of Firefighters, Local #127.  
25-1366  
2025-12-028  
Resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement between the City of  
La Crosse and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #519.  
25-1367  
25-1371  
2025-12-029  
Resolution authorizing the Stormwater Utility to re-allocate unused funds from  
closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for capital project  
needs.  
2025-12-030  
Resolution allowing Drift Share Inc. to store bicycles in the currently vacant  
fire station located at the former Fire Station #2 on 626 Monitor Street.  
25-1392  
2025-12-031  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED - POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION  
Resolution approving the Settlement Agreement in the case of Valley View  
Realty Holdings, LLC and the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin. (Note: The  
Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat.  
19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. Following such closed session, the  
Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
25-1118  
25-1354  
2025-12-032  
Resolution approving the revised Settlement Agreement in the case of J.P.  
Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust and the City of La Crosse,  
Wisconsin of La Crosse, La Crosse County Circuit Court Case No.  
23-CV-016. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session  
pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. Following such closed  
session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
2025-12-033  
Resolution approving the Certificate and Consent to Assign with regard to the  
property at 101 State Street (The Charmant Hotel). (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.)  
25-1376  
2025-12-034  
Resolution approving Second Amendment to 333 Front Street Development  
Agreement.(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).  
25-1406  
2025-12-035  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.