City Hall  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, July 10, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding  
Roll Call  
13 - 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  
Present:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Moment of Silence  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Dickinson, that the minutes of  
June 12, 2025 be APPROVED. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of May.  
25-0764  
2025-07-001  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
Notices and Discussions  
Council Member Goggin acknowledged the promotion of Police Officer Steve  
Pataska to Lieutenant. Council President Dickinson notified all of the Renew the  
Block event on August 6. Council Member Goggin also noted the Vang family's  
receipt of the keys to their new home built by Habitat for Humanity. Council Member  
Trost acknowledged the utility and stormwater staff for their work of the week as well  
of that of the citizens who did their part by cleaning the catch-basins during and after  
the recent storms. Council Member Sleznikow made all aware of the Bike Rodeo in  
the Kids Coulee parking lot on July 24 and the Ride with the Mayor event on July 31.  
Mayor Washington-Spivey read an email from a constituent thanking Council Member  
Trost for lending an ear and loaning a sump pump and shop-vac to those  
experiencing flooding in their basements.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2025 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in July  
2025.  
25-0763  
2025-07-002  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Whitney Hughes, Kevin Hundt,  
25-0761  
Andrew Ericson. Board of Zoning Appeals: Ben Stepanek. City Plan  
Commission: Elaine Yager. Climate Action Plan Steering Committee: Dorothy  
Lenard, Casey Meehan, Andrew Ericson. International Committee: Zakee  
Pearson, Melissa Giefer, Mindy Wiesjahn. La Crosse Center Board: Beth  
Hartung. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Jessica Stanton. Room  
Tax Commission: Ben Stepanek.  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Dickinson to CONFIRM the  
appointments.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Padesky, that the Appointments  
be DIVIDED to remove Kevin Hundt from the balance of the appointments. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Weston,  
Northwood  
Yes:  
3 - Dickinson, Newberry, Trost  
1 - Bedford  
No:  
Abstain:  
2025-07-003  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Padesky, that the balance of the  
appointments (minus Kevin Hundt) be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the  
following vote.  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Kevin Hundt.  
25-0810  
2025-07-004  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Mindel, that the Appointment of  
Kevin Hundt to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee be  
CONFIRMED. The motion failed by the following vote:  
5 - Dickinson, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Northwood  
6 - Goggin, Janssen, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Weston  
1 - Sleznikow  
Yes:  
No:  
Abstain:  
Recuse:  
1 - Mindel  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Padesky, that the to  
SUSPEND Council Rule XV for 25-0748. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Henricksen & Company,  
Inc. in the amount of $157,761.97 for the La Crosse Public Library Furniture  
Contract 01 - General Furnishings project.  
25-0162  
2025-07-005  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
1 - Newberry  
Abstain:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $24,548.85 for the 7th & Tyler St Pedestrian Crossing project.  
25-0360  
2025-07-006  
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Bedford, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Henricksen & Company,  
Inc. in the amount of $255,431.63 for the La Crosse Public Library Furniture  
Contract 03 - Systems Furnishings project.  
25-0669  
2025-07-007  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
1 - Newberry  
Abstain:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Library Furniture  
International LLC in the amount of $75,539.00 for the La Crosse Public  
Library Furniture Contract 04 - Custom Furnishings project.  
25-0670  
2025-07-008  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
1 - Newberry  
Abstain:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Henricksen & Company,  
Inc. in the amount of $93,845.71 for the La Crosse Public Library Furniture  
Contract 05 - Bookstacks project.  
25-0671  
2025-07-009  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
1 - Newberry  
Abstain:  
ITEM WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution appropriating funds related to the incorporation petition of the  
25-0707  
Town of Campbell.  
(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.)  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Mindel, to convene in closed  
session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, reconvene in open  
session. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
2025-07-010  
A motion was made by Bedford, seconded by Weston, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of Chambers-Markle Farmstead  
Subdivision to the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.  
25-0466  
25-0741  
25-0723  
2025-07-011  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Mindel, Newberry,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
1 - Padesky  
No:  
Resolution approving Final Plat of Chambers-Markle Farmstead  
Subdivision to the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.  
2025-07-012  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Weston, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Mindel, Newberry,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
1 - Padesky  
No:  
Amended Resolution approving allocation of funds for contracted security  
related to public spaces.  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Weston, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED as proposed in Legistar (additional training, specified places and  
time security works and asks they add on notations the referrals they are  
making to get more information from the contract). The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
1 - Goggin  
No:  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Padesky, to CALL THE  
QUESTION. The motion carried 12-1 (No: Trost).  
2025-07-013  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Weston, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston  
Yes:  
3 - Dickinson, Newberry, Northwood  
No:  
Resolution reallocating funds from the Airport Operating Budget to design  
the Terminal Emergency Generator Replacement project.  
25-0621  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be REFERRed 30 days to the August 2025 meetings. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
8 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston,  
Northwood  
Yes:  
5 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel  
No:  
Resolution reallocating funds from the Airport Operating Budget to  
complete final design of the Terminal South Parking Lot Rehabilitation  
project.  
25-0622  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Sleznikow, that the  
Resolution be ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be REFERRED 30 days to the August 2025 meetings. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston,  
Northwood  
Yes:  
4 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Padesky  
No:  
Resolution authorizing the purchase and transfer of two vehicles from the  
Police Department to the Parks Department.  
25-0684  
2025-07-014  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
Resolution approving allocation of funds related to roof repairs at the La  
Crosse Center.  
25-0685  
2025-07-015  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
Resolution to appropriate funding to design Airport Storm Drainage  
Improvements.  
25-0686  
A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be REFERRED 30 days to the August meetings. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston,  
Northwood  
Yes:  
4 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Padesky  
No:  
Resolution allocating unused Water Utility funds for the reconstruction of 31st  
Place from Green Bay St to Farnam St.  
25-0716  
2025-07-016  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
Resolution to appropriate funds to replace the Airport Road monument sign.  
25-0717  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Northwood, that the  
Resolution be ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Weston, that the Resolution be  
REFERRED 30 days to the August 2025 meetings (to allow time for RFP and bid  
process). The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 - Dickinson, Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Bedford,  
Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
3 - Janssen, Kahlow, Padesky  
No:  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
Resolution approving the Pathways Held Leases program and authorizing  
25-0682  
staff to sign leases.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
REFERRED 30 days. The motion failed by the following vote:  
2 - Goggin, Janssen  
Yes:  
No:  
11 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
2025-07-017  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
1 - Janssen  
1 - Goggin  
No:  
Abstain:  
ITEM FOR CLOSED SESSION  
Amended Resolution approving agreements with Town of Medary concerning  
25-0712  
fire protection and building and inspection services. (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.)  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Bedford, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED as proposed (to include errors and omissions policy in the  
Inspections contract). The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
2025-07-018  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Yes:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the be ADOPTED.  
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 Local  
Business District to the Public and Semi-Public District, allowing for a Vibrant  
Space (pocket park area) and parking lot at 1210, 1214, and 1216 Caledonia  
St.  
25-0657  
ORD. 5342. 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 Traditional  
Neighborhood District - Specific to the to the Traditional Neighborhood  
District - Specific, allowing for a primary care clinic at 406 Jackson St.  
25-0661  
25-0666  
ORD. 5343. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the  
Traditional Neighborhood District - Specific to the to the Traditional  
Neighborhood District - Specific, allowing for a bakery and cafe at 1513  
Market St.  
ORD. 5344. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution authorizing submittal of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)  
Application 12 to the U.S. Department of Transportation.  
25-0623  
25-0656  
2025-07-019  
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  
(July).  
2025-07-020  
Resolution authorizing the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Action  
Plan.  
25-0663  
25-0667  
25-0683  
2025-07-021  
Resolution designating concessionaire for alcohol sales at the La Crosse  
Regional Airport.  
2025-07-022  
Resolution approving the reorganization of the table of positions and  
classifications for the Street department.  
2025-07-023  
Resolution approving the City-Sponsored Bicycle-Sharing Program Operating  
Agreement between the City of La Crosse and Drift Share, Inc.  
25-0697  
25-0720  
2025-07-024  
Resolution authorizing contract renewal for the State of Wisconsin  
Hazardous Materials Response System Services contract with City of La  
Crosse for 2025-2027.  
2025-07-025  
Resolution approving development agreements for Phases 1, 2, & 3 with  
The Chalmers, LLC, a multi-family housing development located at 215  
Pine Street and 401 3rd Street North, location of the former La Crosse  
25-0721  
Tribune building.  
(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.)  
2025-07-026  
Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $13,390,000 aggregate  
principal amount of General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025-A, of  
the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of  
completing certain capital projects in and for the City and purchasing certain  
equipment for the City, prescribing details of said notes and the form of note,  
authorizing the award of said notes to the best bidder therefor, levying taxes,  
and related matters.  
25-0748  
2025-07-027  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
Resolution approving a Maintenance Agreement for the Wagon Wheel Trail  
25-0673  
and Bridge between the City of La Crosse and the Wisconsin Department of  
Transportation. (WisDOT).  
Referred 30 days to the August 2025 meetings.  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.