City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, May 8, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on June 12, 2025.  
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding  
Roll Call  
13 -  
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, Mackenzie Mindel  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Pastor Pedro Luis, La Crosse Seventh Day Adventist Church  
Council Member Appointment to the Executive Committee  
Mindel nominated Trost. Goggin nominated Janssen.  
By secret ballot, Trost was appointed on a vote of 8 to 5.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, to APPROVE minutes of  
April 10 and 15, 2025. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
25-0508  
2024 La Crosse Fire Department Community Report  
2025-05-001  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of March.  
25-0538  
2025-05-002  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Padesky, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Notices and Discussions  
Council Member Goggin recognized Leslie Gaustad, a retired senior who cared for feral  
cats, and asked that all keep an eye out for those unseen heroes in the community.  
Council President Dickinson noted the ribbon cutting for the mural at the Family and  
Children's Center. Council Member Mindel noted a recent mailing regarding savings  
opportunities for pursuing energy efficiency projects and reminded all that the League  
of Wisconsin Municipalities 56th annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week is May 4  
- 10, 2025. Council Member Janssen recognized Shanneon Grant for her years of work  
at the Library; she will be retiring from the Library Director position at the end of the  
month.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2025 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in May 2025.  
25-0537  
2025-05-003  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Bedford, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Aviation Board: Tamra Dickinson. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory  
25-0530  
Committee: Larry Sleznikow. Boundary Agreement Task Force: Lisa Weston,  
Tamra Dickinson, Rosanne Northwood. City of La Crosse Arts Board: Chris  
Kahlow. City Plan Commission: Olivia Stine, Aron Newberry. Climate Action  
Plan Steering Committee: Mackenzie Mindel. Committee for Citizens with  
Disabilities: Crystal Bedford. EMS Contract Negotiating Committee: Erin  
Goggin. Heritage Preservation Commission: Mackenzie Mindel. Human Rights  
Commission: Rosanne Northwood. International Committee: Larry  
Sleznikow. Joint Board of Harbor Commissioners: Gary Padesky, Adam  
Binsfeld. La Crosse Center Board: Barb Janssen, Ralph Geary. La Crosse  
County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Barb Janssen. Library Board: Rosanne  
Northwood, Mac Kiel. Municipal Transit Utility Board: Aron Newberry.  
Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Erin Goggin. Public Safety  
Communications Governing Board: Chris Kahlow. Redevelopment Authority:  
Barb Janssen. Room Tax Commission: Jennifer Trost  
2025-05-004  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Dickinson, that the Appointment  
be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Mindel, to SUSPEND Council  
Rule XV for file 25-0502. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $650,410.15 for the 28th Street - Cass St to Main St project.  
25-0189  
2025-05-005  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to McCabe Construction in  
the amount of $516,310.00 for the Forest Hills Tennis Courts project.  
25-0267  
25-0325  
25-0326  
2025-05-006  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $902,459.27 for the King Street Greenway Construction project.  
2025-05-007  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Bedford, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $148,662.00 for the 2025 Citywide Miscellaneous Curb Ramp &  
Sidewalk Replacement project.  
2025-05-008  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Pember Companies, Inc.  
in the amount of $550,477.40 for the 2025 Signal Replacement project.  
25-0358  
2025-05-009  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Market & Johnson, Inc. in  
the amount of $1,693,500.00 for the La Crosse Library Interior Renovation  
project.  
25-0419  
2025-05-010  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
1 - Newberry  
Abstain:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to A-1 Excavating LLC in the  
amount of $847,682.00 for the Green Bay Street - 14th St to East Ave project.  
25-0424  
2025-05-011  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to BKC Construction LLC in  
the amount of $269,557.53 for the Ward Ave Water Main Replacement  
project.  
25-0425  
2025-05-012  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Bedford, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to A-1 Excavating LLC in the  
amount of $699,261.00 for the Saint Andrew Street project.  
25-0527  
2025-05-013  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
A CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 19 of Appendix A of the Code of  
24-1287  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and  
responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties  
from the Office of the Mayor.  
A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Northwood, that the Charter  
Ordinance by ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Padesky, that the Ordinance  
be REFERRED to the February 2026 meetings. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Mindel  
2 - Weston, Northwood  
No:  
Resolution approving the conditional partial vacation of the 400 block of 12th  
Street North.  
25-0361  
2025-05-014  
Council Members Janssen and Kahlow recused themselves and left their seats  
for this item and the following item (25-0177).  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Weston, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood,  
Mindel  
9 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston,  
Northwood, Mindel  
2 - Goggin, Padesky  
2 - Goggin, Padesky  
2 - Janssen, Kahlow  
No:  
Recuse:  
2 - Janssen, Kahlow  
Recuse:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
25-0177  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Local Business  
District to the Traditional Neighborhood Development District - Specific  
allowing for the construction of a commercial and residential mixed-use  
building at 413, 417, 423, 425 and 431 West Ave. N. and 1204 Badger St.  
ORD. 5334. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston,  
Northwood, Mindel  
1 - Goggin  
No:  
2 - Janssen, Kahlow  
Recuse:  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Planned  
Development District - General to the Planned Development District -  
Specific, allowing for the construction of 14 single-family homes at 5917 River  
Run Road.  
25-0413  
Council Members Janssen and Kahlow returned to their seats.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Bedford, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Janssen, that the Ordinance be  
REFER for 90 days to the August 2025 meetings. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Bedford,  
Northwood  
4 - Dickinson, Trost, Weston, Mindel  
No:  
Resolution reallocating funds from the Airport Capital Budget to the Airport  
Operating Budget for new capital projects in 2025.  
25-0312  
2025-05-015  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Bedford, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Resolution approving new FY2025 Airport capital equipment requests.  
25-0388  
2025-05-016  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Resolution authorizing the reallocation of 2021 Capital Equipment Budget  
funds to purchase Cloud-Based KnoxBox KeySecure Apparatus Hardware  
and Replacement of CRM Fleet Vehicles.  
25-0474  
2025-05-017  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
25-0475  
Resolution allocating TID11 funding for the King Street Neighborhood  
Greenway Extension, from Front Street to 3rd Street (CIP 2022 #720).  
2025-05-018  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
Resolution reallocating unencumbered capital funds, from CIP 2024 #843  
(County Highway B Retaining Walls), to 2025 #648 (Annual ADA Ramp &  
Sidewalk Replacement).  
25-0477  
2025-05-019  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood, Mindel  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Kahlow, to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda. 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 Single Family  
Residence District to the Residence District, allowing for the property to be  
converted to a duplex at 1027 6th Street S.  
25-0416  
ORD. 5335. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution reallocating unused Airport Capital Budget funds to the Airport  
Operating Budget.  
25-0311  
25-0400  
2025-05-020  
Preliminary resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers  
under Secs 66.0829 and 66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes, relating to the  
operation and maintenance of a downtown parking system.  
2025-05-021  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2024-2025  
(May).  
25-0426  
25-0456  
2025-05-022  
Resolution to support the designation of the Mississippi River Trail within the  
limits of the City of La Crosse.  
2025-05-023  
Resolution moving $50,000.00 from Pettibone Parking Lot Project, CIP#773,  
to Pettibone Park, CIP #437.  
25-0457  
25-0478  
2025-05-024  
Resolution to contest the WisDOT’s proposed modifications, including  
closure, of the existing public railroad crossings at Liberty Street/St. Cloud  
Street and Avon Street/Hagar Street.  
2025-05-025  
Resolution clarifying the membership and continuing duties of a City  
Administrator Working Group and outlining its current recommendation.  
25-0502  
2025-05-026  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
24-0977  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Local Business  
and Commercial Districts to the Traditional Neighborhood District - General,  
allowing for the combination of parcels and construction of commercial and  
residential mixed-use buildings at 1822 State Road 16 and adjacent parcels at  
State Road 16.  
2025-05-027  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.