City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Finance & Personnel Committee  
Thursday, December 4, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Call To Order  
Chair Goggin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
Roll Call  
5 -  
Present:  
Excused:  
Aron Newberry, Barb Janssen, Erin Goggin, Larry Sleznikow,Rosanne  
Northwood  
1 - Chris Kahlow  
Agenda Items:  
Resolution approving the partial vacation of public right-of-way along the  
western side of the 1800 block of 13th Street South.  
25-1294  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution approving twenty-year lease extension with the La Crosse Queen  
LLC, for the business at Riverside Park, located at 401 Front St. S.  
25-1319  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution allocating Town of Medary Fire Contract escrowed funds to offset  
new fire station construction cost overruns.  
25-1327  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be AMENDED to change dollar amount to $662,351.31. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED to the Common Council on  
12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution authorizing the appointment of an interim La Crosse Regional  
Airport Director effective October 24, 2025.  
25-1328  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Employee Handbook Annual Review for 2026.  
25-1329  
F&P item only, unless otherwise directed.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Northwood, that the Review  
be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution approving a Lateral Transfer Memorandum of Understanding  
("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of  
Firefighters, Local #127.  
25-1332  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Sleznikow, that the  
Resolution be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on  
12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Agreement for the reconstruction of La Crosse Street from 7th St to 12th St.  
(Project I.D.s #7575-09-01/21/71).  
25-1352  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Sleznikow, that the  
Resolution be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on  
12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Newberry, Sleznikow,Northwood  
2 - Janssen,Goggin  
Yes:  
No:  
1 - Kahlow  
Excused:  
Resolution allocating $2 million to the Employee Benefit Trust Fund.  
25-1357  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution encumbering additional funds from previous allocations for the  
Rose Street Streetscape & Saint James Street Reconstruction projects  
(contract CURB-2024-029).  
25-1358  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file application for Transit Operations and  
Capital Assistance for 2026 with the Federal Transit Administration.  
25-1359  
25-1360  
25-1364  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file for 2026 Transit Operations and  
Capital Assistance with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution approving a Vacation Conversion Memorandum of Understanding  
("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of  
Firefighters ("IAFF"), Local #127.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement between the City of  
La Crosse and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local #519.  
25-1367  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Northwood, that the  
Resolution be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on  
12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Resolution authorizing the Stormwater Utility to re-allocate unused funds from  
closed capital projects and appropriate additional funds for capital project  
needs.  
25-1371  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution  
be AMENDED as proposed (dollar amount changes). The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED to the Common Council on  
12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
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  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Northwood, that the  
Resolution be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on  
12/11/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Closed Session Items  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, to convene in Closed  
Session for files 25-1118 & 25-1354 pursuant to Wis. Stat 19.85(1)(g) to confer  
with legal counsel, and 25-1376 & 25-1406 pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to  
formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Northwood to reconvene in  
Open Session (for all four items). The motion carried unanimously.  
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  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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.)  
25-1354  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
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  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 12/11/2025.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Newberry, Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood  
1 - Kahlow  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Collective Bargaining Update.  
25-0001  
(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.) F&P Item Only, unless otherwise directed.  
No action taken.  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.