City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, July 13, 2023  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Roll Call  
12 -  
Present:  
Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Jenasea  
Hameister, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard,  
Rebecca Schwarz, Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel  
1 - Mark Neumann  
Excused:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Roll Call  
Council Member Neumann arrived at 6:01 p.m.  
13 -  
Present:  
Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Jenasea  
Hameister, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard,  
Rebecca Schwarz, Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
Invocation  
Pastor Jacob Eichers, Faith Lutheran Church  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow,to APPROVE minutes  
of June 8, 2023; motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Engineering Monthly Progress Report  
23-0774  
2023-07-001  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Woodard  
Non-Voting:  
2022 La Crosse Police Department Annual Report  
23-0792  
23-0793  
23-0799  
2023-07-002  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Woodard  
Non-Voting:  
La Crosse Police Department 5-year Strategic Plan  
2023-07-003  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Mindel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel  
1 - Neumann  
Non-Voting:  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the month of May 2023.  
2023-07-004  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Kiel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel  
1 - Neumann  
Non-Voting:  
Notices and Discussions  
Mayor Reynolds noted the open house for new Fire Station #2 which is the first new fire  
station in the City of La Crosse since 1967. He also noted that the City had been  
selected to receive an IT Sustainability award from the Global Electronics Council.  
Lastly, Reynolds encouraged everyone to take a look at the two reports submitted by  
the Police Department and acknowledged the passing of Canine Officer Thor.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
23-0798  
Resolution approving 2023 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in July  
2023.  
2023-07-005  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel  
1 - Neumann  
Non-Voting:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Arts Board: Sana Illahe, Eva Black. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory  
23-0794  
Committee: Robbie Young, Jeff Fennie, Grace Janssen. Board of Zoning  
Appeals: James Szymalak. Climate Action Plan Steering Committee: Andrew  
Ericson, Ronald Cosby. Housing Authority: Shawn Bacon, Jared Zwettler. La  
Crosse Center Board: Douglas Farmer. Neighborhood Revitalization  
Commission: Jessica Stanton.  
2023-07-006  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Mindel, that the Appointments be  
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, 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 Mindel, to SUSPEND Council  
Rule XV for items 23-0759, 23-0760, 23-0761. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. in  
23-0656  
the amount of $253,157.55 for the 21st Street - Market St to Winnebago St  
project.  
2023-07-007  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Schwarz, that the Report of Bids be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Trost  
Non-Voting:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $260,462.21 for the Traffic Calming 7th & Adams Intersection,  
29th St project.  
23-0712  
23-0713  
23-0714  
2023-07-008  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Mindel, that the Report of Bids  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $102,312.00 for the Sidewalk Infill North Side of Cass St.  
project.  
2023-07-009  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Report of Bids be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Chippewa Concrete  
Services, Inc. in the amount of $356,604.92 for the 2023 City Signal  
Replacement, Losey Blvd & Cass St. project.  
2023-07-010  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Mindel, that the Report of Bids  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Mindel  
Non-Voting:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer Inc. in  
the amount of $303,000.00 for the bid for the Pump House Regional Arts  
Center Toilet Addition & Renovation Project.  
23-0752  
2023-07-011  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the Report of Bids  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEM WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 32-5 of the Code of  
23-0673  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding camping on City-owned  
property.  
Ord. 5253. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Kiel to ADOPT  
(Schwarz/Neumann Amendment from 7.5.2023).  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Goggin, that the Ordinance be  
AMENDED AS PROPOSED (the 7.5.2023 version as Amended by  
Kahlow/Janssen). The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
2 - Woodard, Schwarz  
No:  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Kiel, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
2 - Dickinson, Woodard  
No:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $12,050,000 aggregate  
23-0760  
principal amount of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series  
2023-A, of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in such  
amount, providing details, prescribing the form of bond, awarding the bonds to  
the best bidder, levying taxes, and related matters.  
2023-07-012  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Mindel  
Non-Voting:  
Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $5,670,000 aggregate  
principal amount of General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2023-B, of  
the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in such amount,  
providing details, prescribing the form of note, awarding the notes to the best  
bidder, levying taxes, and related matters.  
23-0761  
2023-07-013  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 2-636(a) of the Code of Ordinances  
for the City of La Crosse increasing membership of the International  
Committee.  
23-0679  
Ord. 5254. 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 Local Business  
District to the Multiple Dwelling District allowing for construction of a new  
tri-plex at 1003 Caledonia St.  
23-0697  
Ord. 5255. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Amended Resolution authorizing a partial vacation of Campbell Road between  
24th Street and La Crosse Street.  
23-0462  
23-0466  
23-0491  
2023-07-014  
Resolution approving, and appropriating funds for, replacement of  
self-priming, submersible pumps at the Valley Brook Sanitary Lift Station.  
2023-07-015  
Resolution authorizing the City of La Crosse to enter a Professional Services  
Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for the preparation of a Bicycle  
and Pedestrian Master Plan Update.  
2023-07-016  
Resolution approving funds from the American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA)  
for the replacement of the roof and HVAC system on the Southside  
Neighborhood Center.  
23-0577  
23-0665  
23-0683  
2023-07-017  
Resolution approving Application of Paragon Square LLC for a Conditional  
Use Permit at 412 Main Street allowing permission to apply for a Combination  
"Class B" Beer & Liquor License.  
2023-07-018  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period  
2023-2024 (July).  
2023-07-019  
Amended Resolution approving an Amendment to the Project Plan of Tax  
Incremental District No. 10, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  
23-0685  
23-0686  
23-0687  
23-0688  
2023-07-020  
Resolution approving an Amendment to the Project Plan and Boundaries of  
Tax Incremental District No. 17, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  
2023-07-021  
Resolution approving an Amendment to the Project Plan and Boundaries of  
Tax Incremental District No. 18, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  
2023-07-022  
Resolution Creating Tax Incremental District No. 21, Approving Its Project  
Plan and Establishing Its Boundaries, City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  
2023-07-023  
Amended Resolution approving an appropriation of the City’s ARPA monies  
earmarked for childcare to go towards a second-year contract with The  
Parenting Place.  
23-0690  
2023-07-024  
Resolution authorizing the addition of two (2) positions within the Street  
Department.  
23-0691  
23-0759  
2023-07-025  
Resolution approving the remodel of the bathrooms at the Pumphouse  
Regional Arts Center.  
2023-07-026  
ITEM FOR POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION  
Appeal by School District of La Crosse of the Heritage Preservation  
23-0767  
Commission designation of historical structure for the building located at 510  
9th St. S.  
(Note: The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat.  
19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel and Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its  
decision. Following any closed session, the Council may reconvene in open session.)  
2023-07-027  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Kahlow to OPEN public hearing;  
motion carried by unanimous consent.  
Annie Baumann, Joe Ledvina, Patty Sprang, Barbara Kooiman, David Riel,  
Laura Godden, and Jeff Jackson spoke.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, to CLOSE public  
hearing. The motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Kahlow, that the Claim/Appeal  
be DENIED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:32 p.m.