City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, March 12, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on 4/9/2026.  
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding  
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 Dickinson, seconded by Northwood, that the minutes of  
February 12, 2026 be APPROVED. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of January.  
26-0256  
2026-03-001  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Bedford, 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 President Dickinson recognized Selena Leis and her service to District 1  
constituent regarding pet licensing. Council Member Goggin noted the March 7 Polar  
Plunge and thanked Kat Craugh and Park & Rec Dept. and the La Crosse Dive  
Team for their efforts in the event; she also recognized Shirley Hefti, a lifelong  
northside resident, who is turning 101 on March 28. Council Member Bedford thanked  
the snow removal crew on behalf of the Committee for Citizens with Disabilities.  
Council Member Janssen noted that they were able to take a walk through of La  
Crosse Center prior to the WIAA Wrestling tournament and recognized all of the work  
of La Crosse Center staff to make these events come together. Mayor  
Washington-Spivey acknowledged that it is Women's History month and thanked all of  
the women department heads and staff.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2025/2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in  
March 2026.  
26-0255  
2026-03-002  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Mindel, 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  
26-0253  
Board of Zoning Appeals: Rachel MacFarland. Economic and  
Community Development Committee: Gina Miller.  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Padesky, that the Appointment be  
REFERRED 30 days to the Common Council on 4/9/2026 to allow for corrections  
by the Legal Department. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Trost  
No:  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Stine, to suspend Council Rule XV  
for 26-0220 and 26-0221. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the 2026 Sewer Utility Sidewalk Replacement project.  
26-0158  
2026-03-003  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, 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  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Trane US, Inc in the  
amount of $87,125.00 for the La Crosse Center Chiller Replacement project.  
26-0089  
2026-03-004  
A motion was made by Janssen, 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  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Steiger Construction Inc.  
in the amount of $229,800.00 for the 2026 Citywide Traffic Signal Interconnect  
project.  
26-0151  
2026-03-005  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Mindel, Newberry,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Padesky  
Non-Voting:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in  
the amount of $110,814.80 for the St. Andrew Street - Copeland Ave to Rose  
Street project.  
26-0152  
2026-03-006  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Kahlow, 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 $102,549.50 for the 2026 Citywide Miscellaneous Curb Ramp &  
Sidewalk Replacement project.  
26-0154  
26-0156  
26-0157  
26-0159  
2026-03-007  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Trost, 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 $119,007.80 for the 2026 Annual Miscellaneous Curb & Gutter  
and Pavement Replacement project.  
2026-03-008  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Dickinson, 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 $152,073.95 for the 2026 Water Utility Sidewalk Replacement  
project.  
2026-03-009  
A motion was made by Padesky, 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 Gerke Excavating Inc. in  
the amount of $576,428.25 for the Liberty Street - Windsor Street to Clinton  
Street project.  
2026-03-010  
A motion was made by Goggin, 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  
ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution amending the compression pay for Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Fire  
Chief and Fire Chief.  
26-0128  
26-0150  
26-0209  
2026-03-011  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 - Dickinson, Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Bedford, Weston  
4 - Janssen, Newberry, Trost, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Yes:  
No:  
Abstain:  
Resolution amending the compression pay for Police Captains, Assistant  
Chief of Police and Chief of Police.  
2026-03-012  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 - Dickinson, Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Bedford, Weston  
4 - Janssen, Newberry, Trost, Northwood  
1 - Mindel  
Yes:  
No:  
Abstain:  
Resolution requesting TID 11 funds for Downtown Beautification Project.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be REFERRED 30 days. The motion failed by the following vote:  
5 - Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Newberry, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
8 - Dickinson, Goggin, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
2026-03-013  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED . The motion failedby the following vote:  
4 - Janssen, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky  
Yes:  
No:  
9 -  
Goggin, Sleznikow, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood,  
Dickinson  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 30-3(e) of the Code of Ordinances of the City  
26-0171  
of La Crosse regarding nuisance abatement of drug and gang houses.  
ORD. 5363. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Stine, that the Ordinance 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 to re-allocate unused funds from completed Capital purchases  
and/or projects to newly requested capital equipment purchases for the Water  
Utility.  
26-0213  
2026-03-014  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Newberry, 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  
No:  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED  
Resolution creating and appropriating funds for Capital Improvement design  
26-0173  
for the La Crosse City Hall Sixth Floor Remodeling project.  
2026-03-015  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
NOT ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Bedford  
5 - Dickinson, Mindel, Trost, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
No:  
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
26-0143  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Local Business  
District to the Planned Development District - General, allowing for the  
construction of a mixed-use development including residential and  
commercial uses at 2415 State Road.  
ORD. 5364. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Trost, that the Ordinance 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:  
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 Secs. 103-34(h)(7), 103-138(e)(5), 103-169(d)(4),  
and 103-229(e)(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse  
regarding annual increase in fees for certain regarding fees for building,  
plumbing, electrical, HVAC and erosion control permits.  
26-0121  
ORD. 5365. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 103-194. of the Code of Ordinances of the  
City of La Crosse to adopt the State of Wisconsin current version of the  
National Fuel Gas Code.  
26-0123  
26-0127  
26-0186  
ORD. 5366. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to create Chapter 46, Article II, Subsection 44 of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding Fire Suppression System  
Coordination and Testing.  
ORD. 5367. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE amending and creating various sections of Article V,  
Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to  
retail cigarette, tobacco products, and electronic vaping devices licensing and  
to repeal and recreate Section 32-187 regarding the minimum age to  
purchase or possess cigarettes or tobacco products.  
ORD. 5368. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 4-72(a) and 4-142(a) and create  
Sections 4-72(c), 4-142(c), 4-21 and 4-146 of the Code of Ordinances of the  
City of La Crosse regarding alcohol regulations, licensing requirements and  
municipal sales in City parks.  
26-0196  
ORD. 5369. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
26-0054  
26-0094  
Resolution approving Investment Services Agreements for the period of  
April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.  
2026-03-016  
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  
(March).  
2026-03-017  
Resolution approving application of Twilight Medical Transport LLC dba T.M.T.  
Medical Transportation & Taxi Service for 2026 Public Vehicle for Hire  
License.  
26-0095  
26-0122  
2026-03-018  
Resolution amending Appendix C of the Municipal Code for the City of La  
Crosse entitled "Fee Schedule" regarding fees for building, plumbing,  
electrical, HVAC and erosion control permits.  
2026-03-019  
Resolution approving 2026 Joint Powers Agreement - County 9-1-1  
Emergency System between the City and the County of La Crosse.  
26-0126  
26-0146  
2026-03-020  
Resolution approving First Amendment to development agreements with The  
Chalmers, LLC, a multi-family housing development located at 215 Pine  
Street and 401 3rd Street North.  
2026-03-021  
Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and  
classifications for the Parks and Recreation department.  
26-0149  
26-0197  
2026-03-022  
Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule of the La Crosse Municipal  
Code to include a fee for late renewal of alcohol beverage and cigarette,  
tobacco and vaping device applications.  
2026-03-023  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED (with closed session notice)  
Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the City of La Crosse Refuse and  
Recycling Services for City Buildings and Facilities 2022-2026 Contract by  
and between Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Services and the City of La  
Crosse.  
26-0214  
(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.)  
2026-03-024  
Resolution amending a vacation conversion memorandum of understanding  
("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of  
Firefighters, Local #127. (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.)  
26-0220  
2026-03-025  
Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tri-State  
Ambulance Employee Leased Agreement Operational and Compensation  
Changes between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of  
Firefighters, Local #127. (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.)  
26-0221  
2026-03-026  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
26-0133  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Single Family  
Residence District to the Special Residence District, allowing for three rental  
units (one duplex and a single-family unit) at 1402 & 1410 Gillette Street and  
1552 Loomis Street.  
Referred 60 days to the May 2026 meetings.  
Certified Survey Map - Lot 1, Certified Survey Map Number 67, Volume 19,  
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.  
26-0144  
Referred 30 days to April 2026 meetings.  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.