City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, April 10, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on May 8, 2025.  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Roll Call  
12 -  
Present:  
Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Chris  
Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz,  
Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Pastor Mark Kvale, English Lutheran Church  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the minutes of  
March 13, 2025 be APPROVED. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of February.  
25-0418  
2025-04-001  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Notices and Discussions  
Council Member Sleznikow thanked the outgoing elected officials for their efforts over  
the last four years and wished them all well. Council Member Goggin noted the April  
2nd Police Dept Promotion and the April 4th Fire Dept Award Ceremony. Council  
Member Woodard gave a farewell and showed his appreciation for his fellow  
colleagues. Council President Kahlow presented a Key to the City to outgoing elected  
officials and thanked them for their service. Council Member Neumann reflected on the  
Ethics Complaint submitted against him. Council Member Kiel thanked the outgoing  
elected officials and City Staff for their work. Council Member Schwarz thanked City  
Staff and outgoing elected officials. Mayor Reynolds noted the wonderful Police &  
Fire Department promotional ceremonies and recognized the City Clerk and their  
remarkable team for their work on the recent election. He also noted that the City  
website has a Chatbot named "River" and thanked city staff for their efforts in getting  
it up and running. Reynolds welcomed the new City Council members and Mayor and  
thanked them for stepping up; he also thanked the outgoing elected officials and City  
staff and noted that the incremental changes made over time make a difference and  
that all should be proud of the work that has been done to improve the community.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2024/2025 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in April  
2025.  
25-0417  
2025-04-002  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Heritage Preservation Commission: Natalie Heneghan, John Reiman. Library  
25-0399  
Board: Jessica Thill. Committee for Citizens with Disabilities: Antonette  
Travline. Citizens Board of Review: Susan Dillenbeck. Ethics Board: Jodi  
Widuch, Matthew Bersagel Braley. Aviation Board: Alan Fullerton. La Crosse  
Center Board: Angela Seeger. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee:  
Chelsey Boldon.  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Trost, that the Appointment of  
Jessica Thill to the Library Board be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
6 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost  
4 - Kahlow, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
2 - Goggin, Janssen  
Yes:  
No:  
Abstain:  
2025-04-003  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Dickinson, that the balance of the  
Appointments be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Schwarz, to Suspend CR XV for  
file 25-0377. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Badger Environmental &  
Earthworks, Inc. in the amount of $659,048.95 for the 15th and Vine St project.  
25-0159  
2025-04-004  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolutions awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc.  
in the amount of $131,815.00 for the 2025 Miscellaneous Curb & Gutter and  
Pavement Replacement project.  
25-0175  
2025-04-005  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to BKC Construction LLC in  
the amount of $612,042.33 for the Saint Andrew Street project.  
25-0184  
2025-04-006  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $125,931.22 for the 13th Place project.  
25-0185  
25-0264  
25-0265  
25-0266  
2025-04-007  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to McCabe Construction in  
the amount of $198,780.90 for the 7th Street - Ferry St to Market St project.  
2025-04-008  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $171,326.10 for the Highland Street project.  
2025-04-009  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $121,224.51 for the 28th Street - Lincoln St to Ward Ave  
project.  
2025-04-010  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the 21st Street - State St to Campbell Rd project.  
25-0183  
2025-04-011  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Kahlow, that the Report of Bids  
be REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
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 Multiple  
Dwelling District to the Traditional Neighborhood District - Specific, allowing  
for the construction of a multi-family residential building at 518 and 526 10th  
St. S.  
25-0307  
ORD. 5328. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Kahlow, to OPEN public  
hearing. The motion carried on a vote of 8-3 (No: Dickinson, Schwarz, Trost;  
Non-voting: Happel).  
The following spoke: Jeremy Novak.  
Unanimous consent to CLOSE public hearing.  
The motion to ADOPT carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
1 - Woodard  
1 - Goggin  
No:  
Abstain:  
Resolution to contract with Baker Tilly to help the City of La Crosse claim  
elective pay incentives and appropriate tax credits to fund climate action plan  
implementation.  
25-0172  
2025-04-012  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Janssen  
No:  
Resolution establishing the 2026-2030 Capital Equipment Budget.  
25-0232  
2025-04-013  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Resolution appropriating Storm Water Utility funds for additional storm sewer  
construction as part of contract PAVE-2025-003 (15th & Vine Streets - LRIP).  
25-0327  
2025-04-014  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
Resolution supporting SB 1026 regarding the creation of State Film Office.  
25-0350  
2025-04-015  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Consent  
Agenda be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend section 105-25. (b) (5) of the Code of Ordinances  
of the City of La Crosse to update code language regarding required  
inspections of construction site erosion control.  
25-0262  
ORD. 5329. 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 Single Family  
Residence District to the Residence District, allowing for the property to be  
used a duplex at 1909 Kane Street.  
25-0280  
ORD. 5330. 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 - General to the Traditional Neighborhood District -  
Specific, allowing for construction of a bakery, deli, and coffee shop with a  
second-story apartment at 1513 Market Street.  
25-0291  
ORD. 5331. 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 Public and  
Semi-Public District to the Multiple Dwelling District, allowing for the building to  
be converted into apartments at 1307 16th St. S.  
25-0304  
25-0309  
ORD. 5332. 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 Multiple  
Dwelling District to the Traditional Neighborhood District - Specific, allowing  
for the construction of townhomes and a community garden at 918, 920, 922,  
928, 934, & 940 Division Street.  
ORD. 5333. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution approving a conditional partial vacation of the public alley  
right-of-way in the area bound by 9th St, 10th St, Main St, and State St.  
25-0129  
25-0196  
2025-04-016  
Resolution approving application of The Charmant Hotel LLC dba The  
Charmant Hotel for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege  
Permit for special event at the 100 Block of State Street on Friday, August 15,  
2025.  
2025-04-017  
Resolution approving the Sale of Surplus Property at 2710 Onalaska Avenue.  
25-0263  
25-0270  
2025-04-018  
Resolution authorizing public improvement and levying special assessments  
against benefited property in La Crosse, WI - Sanitary Sewer in 2400 block of  
Highland Street.  
2025-04-019  
Resolution approving the Docking Agreement with American Cruise Lines.  
25-0279  
25-0322  
2025-04-020  
Resolution approving a five-year lease extension with the Pump House  
Regional Arts Center for the property located at 119 King Street (Parcel  
#17-20026-060).  
2025-04-021  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - All of Lot 1 Lot 2, Lot 9, Lot 10,  
Lot11 & Lot 12 and Parts of Lot 3, Lot 8 & the vacated alley of Metzger's  
Addition to the City of La Crosse, located in Part of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4  
of Section 32, T16N, R7W, City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin  
and request for right-of-way dedication (Haven on Main).  
25-0345  
25-0346  
2025-04-022  
Resolution approving the carryover of unexpended appropriations from the  
2024 Operating Budget and 2024 year-end budget adjustments for  
department cost overruns.  
2025-04-023  
Resolution appropriating Tax Incremental District (TID) 10 funds for the  
Wagon Wheel Trail.  
25-0347  
25-0368  
2025-04-024  
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  
(April).  
2025-04-025  
Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and  
classifications for the Utilities department regarding weekly hours.  
25-0377  
2025-04-026  
Resolution approving 2025 Joint Powers Agreement - County 9-1-1  
Emergency System between the City and the County of La Crosse.  
25-0378  
2025-04-027  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.