City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes  
Economic and Community Development Commission  
Monday, September 30, 2024  
2:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
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Call to Order  
Mayor Reynolds called the meeting to order at 2:36 PM  
Roll Call  
7 -  
Present:  
Douglas Happel, Linda Lee, Chris Kahlow, Vicki Markussen, Mary Rohrer,  
Mitch Reynolds,Gina Miller  
Approval of Minutes  
Motion to APPROVE made by Lee, seconded by Happel. Voice Vote carried  
unanimously.  
Agenda Items:  
Citizen Participation Plan Public Comment  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Lee to open public hearing.  
Voice vote carried unanimously.  
There were no public speakers.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Markussen to close public  
hearing. Voice vote carried unanimously.  
7 -  
Present:  
Chris Kahlow, Douglas Happel, Gina Miller, Linda Lee, Mary Rohrer, Mitch  
Reynolds,Vicki Markussen  
ARPA Specialized Housing RFP Process Update  
Attachments:  
Introduction of TIF project - Haven on Main; applicant: Couleecap  
Update on KMart redevelopment project - Copper Rocks, developer: 360  
Real Estate Solutions  
Remaining Annual Development Agreement Compliance Report and  
Determination: 5th Ward Residences  
Attachments:  
A motion to APPROVE was made by Kahlow, seconded by Markussen. Voice  
Vote carried unanimously.  
Resolution approving a development agreement with RyKey Properties, LLC  
for "The Lofts" development located at Lot 8 in River Point District.  
(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.)  
Attachments:  
A motion was to APPROVE was made by Kahlow, seconded by Miller. Voice  
Vote carried unanimously.  
Adjournment  
Mayor Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 3:17 PM  
Economic and Community Development Commission Members: Mayor Mitch Reynolds,  
Chris Kahlow, Doug Happel, Linda Lee, Gina Miller, Mary Rohrer & Vicki Markussen.  
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