City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, November 14, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council: 12/12/2024  
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  
Moment of silence.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Kahlow, that the minutes of  
October 10, 2024 be APPROVED. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of September.  
24-1476  
2024-11-001  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Schwarz, 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 Janssen thanked the City Clerk and staff for the work put into the  
election. Council Member Goggin thanked the Police Department for their work when  
the various presidential candidates came through the city. Mayor Reynolds noted that  
the Library received a Flexible Facilities Program Grant that will help the library with  
renovations and technological connectivity improvements. Mayor Reynolds also noted  
that the City has recently been named on the Army Corps of Engineers Navigation  
Ecosystem Sustainability Program List and funds will be used to improve marsh  
hydrology. Lastly, Mayor Reynolds thanked the Chamber of Commerce's for the  
invitation to participate in the recent event La Crosse Links, which is a community  
onboarding program for new people coming to the city.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2024 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in November  
2024.  
24-1475  
2024-11-002  
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  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
24-1442  
Aviation Board: Bill Blank.  
2024-11-003  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kiel, that the Appointment 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 Sleznikow, to SUSPEND CR XV  
for 24-1436, 24-1387, and 24-1469. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BID/QUOTE RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. in  
24-1270  
the amount of $1,071,244.22 for the Mormon Coulee Force Main project.  
2024-11-004  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Janssen, 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  
ITEMS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution approving the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds  
24-1387  
(ETF) and Securian for a voluntary employee paid accident insurance plan,  
effective January 1, 2025.  
2024-11-005  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, 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 approving EPA Community Grant Partnership agreement between  
Habitat for Humanity for the Greater La Crosse and the City of La Crosse.  
24-1469  
2024-11-006  
A motion was made by Kahlow, 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  
Amended Resolution approving Assignment of Lease and Estoppel Certificate  
on behalf of Riverstone Hospitality, LLC for property located at 200 Pearl  
Street, formerly Holiday Inn Express.  
24-1468  
2024-11-007  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Resolution creating and defining the membership and duties of a City  
Administrator Working Group.  
24-1376  
2024-11-008  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED (Sleznikow proposal). The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Dickinson  
No:  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED (Dickinson proposal). The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 - Dickinson, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Woodard  
Yes:  
No:  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. 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  
Resolution authorizing takeover, maintenance, and ownership of ornamental  
24-1385  
neighborhood streetlighting on MacHarley Lane.  
2024-11-009  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Kahlow that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution  
be AMENDED (Neumann proposal). The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Washburn  
Residential Neighborhood District to the Traditional Neighborhood District -  
Specific allowing for continued use of the property as a professional office  
space at 212 11th Street South.  
24-0951  
ORD. 5311. 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, that the Ordinance be  
AMENDED (Woodard amendment with deed restriction). The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Happel  
3 - Dickinson, Trost, Neumann  
No:  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann  
4 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Happel  
Yes:  
No:  
AN ORDINANCE to create Section 32-44 of the Code of Ordinance of the City  
of La Crosse regarding trespass to City Parking Facilities.  
24-1375  
ORD. 5312. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Happel, Neumann  
2 - Schwarz, Trost  
No:  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 36-68 (b) and create Subsections  
36-38 (c), -(1), and -(2) of the Municipal Code of Ordinances of the City of La  
Crosse, regarding the Brush Site.  
24-1380  
ORD. 5313. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Schwarz, that the Ordinance  
be ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Woodard, that the Ordinance be  
Referred for 60 days. The motion failed by the following vote:  
4 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Woodard  
Yes:  
No:  
8 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
The motion to ADOPT carried by the following vote:  
8 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Woodard  
Yes:  
No:  
Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding the Brush Site.  
24-1381  
2024-11-010  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Woodard  
Yes:  
No:  
Amended Resolution allocating unused Sanitary Sewer Utility funds for the  
Mormon Coulee Road Force Main project bid in 2024.  
24-1383  
2024-11-011  
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  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Woodard, that the Consent  
Agenda be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to annex a parcel of land from the Town of Shelby to the City  
of La Crosse (approx. 10.75 acres - Shrine Property).  
24-0732  
24-1303  
24-1330  
ORD. 5314. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to annex a parcel of land from the Town of Medary to the  
City of La Crosse (Property adjacent to 4224 Meadowlark Lane - Evans).  
ORD. 5315. 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 Planned  
Development District - Specific to the Planned Development District -  
Specific, allowing for the construction of a transient residential and congregate  
living facility at 5250 Justin Road, 6015, 6025, 6105 County Road MM and tax  
parcels 17-50365-102 and 11-2003-0.  
ORD. 5316. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution Approving Development Agreement and Sale Agreement with Jeff  
Murphy and Jill Murphy for Former Fire Station #4 at 906 Gillette St.  
24-1007  
24-1131  
24-1306  
2024-11-012  
Resolution approving the partial vacation of the public street right-of-way on  
Chestnut Place.  
2024-11-013  
Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding release of raze and  
remove orders filed with the Register of Deeds under Chapter 103 of the La  
Crosse Municipal Code.  
2024-11-014  
Resolution amending the Floodplain Relief Program.  
24-1320  
24-1327  
2024-11-015  
Resolution levying Special Charges for Services performed in 2024.  
2024-11-016  
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  
(November).  
24-1328  
24-1329  
2024-11-017  
Resolution approving application of A1 Hospitality LLC for a Conditional Use  
Permit at 210 Jay Street, allowing permission to apply for a Combination  
"Class B" Beer & Liquor license.  
2024-11-018  
Resolution approving the sale of City owned property at 800 Moore St to  
Taylor William DeFrang and Brian DeFrang.  
24-1333  
24-1353  
2024-11-019  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - Located in the NE 1/4 & the SE  
1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 & SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 23, and  
the NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 & SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4  
and the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 26,  
T15N, R7W, City of La Crosse and Town of Shelby, La Crosse County,  
Wisconsin.  
2024-11-020  
Resolution approving the Agreement between the Redevelopment Authority  
and the City of La Crosse to obligate ARPA funds for housing development in  
the floodplain.  
24-1355  
2024-11-021  
Resolution declaring the Statement of Project Intentions for the La Crosse  
Regional Airport.  
24-1368  
24-1370  
2024-11-022  
Resolution Petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for Airport  
Improvement Aid.  
2024-11-023  
Resolution appropriating ARPA funds to pay for the remediation required on  
detached garages which violate the current floodplain standards per FEMA.  
24-1371  
24-1386  
2024-11-024  
Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and  
classifications for the Community Risk Management department.  
2024-11-025  
Resolution re-appropriating Operating Budget funds for purchase of Public  
Works vehicles from the fleet lease program.  
24-1436  
2024-11-026  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
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.  
Referred for 6 months to the May 2025 meetings.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ACCEPTED AND FILED  
Petition for Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval pursuant to Sec.  
24-0731  
66.0217(2), Wis. Stats. of land from the Town of Shelby to the City of La  
Crosse (approx. 10.75 acres - Shrine Property).  
2024-11-027  
Petition for Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval pursuant to Sec.  
66.0217(2), Wis. Stats. of land from the Town of Medary to the City of La  
Crosse (4224 Meadowlark Lane - Evans).  
24-1302  
2024-11-028  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED  
Single Audit with Independent Auditors Report as of December 31, 2023.  
2024-11-029  
24-1092  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Amended Resolution Allocating Funding for Development of Specialized  
24-1343  
Housing Capacity Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act Funds.(Note: The  
Committee and/or Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.  
Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(e) to consider the investing of public funds, or conducting other  
specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed  
session. Following any closed session, the Committee and/or Council may reconvene  
in open session.)  
2024-11-030  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Trost, to Convene in CLOSED  
SESSION pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(e) to consider the investing of  
public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever  
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The motion  
carried unanimously.  
Unanimous consent to Reconvene in OPEN SESSION.  
Roll Call  
Present: Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Excused: Mindel  
Amended Resolution Allocating Funding for Development of Specialized  
Housing Capacity Utilizing American Rescue Plan Act Funds.(Note: The  
Committee and/or Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.  
Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(e) to consider the investing of public funds, or conducting other  
specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed  
session. Following any closed session, the Committee and/or Council may reconvene  
in open session.)  
24-1343  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED with monies split equally between Karuna and Couleecap. The  
motion failed by the following vote:  
5 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard  
6 - Dickinson, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Mindel  
Yes:  
No:  
Excused:  
The motion to ADOPT carried by the following vote:  
8 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
No:  
3 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.