City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, March 13, 2025  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on 4/10/2025.  
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 Kael Clemmerson, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the minutes of  
February 13 regular, and February 13 and 20 special meetings be APPROVED.  
The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
2024 La Crosse Police Department Annual Report  
25-0298  
2025-03-001  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Goggin, 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  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of January.  
25-0306  
2025-03-002  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Kahlow, 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 Goggin thanked the police department, first responders, and County  
sheriff's department for their outstanding response related to the shooting that  
happened on her block recently. Goggin also noted the grand opening of the new Kwik  
Trip on West George Street where Kwik Trip awarded money to Trinity Lutheran Church  
and the La Crosse Police and Fire Departments. Mayor Reynolds noted he was host to  
the Wisconsin Wetlands Association Conference last month; he gave thanks to  
Ducks Unlimited for their ongoing collaboration with La Crosse and now thirteen other  
cities along the Mississippi River. Reynolds opened the Wisconsin Governor's Council  
on Tourism this week and thanked Explore La Crosse for hosting the event that  
showcased our extraordinary community and the La Crosse Center. Mayor Reynolds  
also noted that he traveled to Washington DC to represent the Mississippi River Cities  
and Towns Initiative, where the organization secured commitments from lawmakers to  
support policies endorsed by the Initiative. Reynolds was able to be a part of the final  
walk-through of Harter's materials recovery facility with the City's Recycling  
Coordinator, Nick Smaby, where they learned La Crosse has the highest recovery rate  
of recyclables among the ten similar facilities in the state. Lastly, Mayor Reynolds  
noted that in-person absentee voting for the April Election takes place between March  
18 and 28 and thanked the City Clerk and staff for their continued efforts in making  
elections run smoothly.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2024/2025 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in  
March 2025.  
25-0305  
2025-03-003  
A motion was made by Schwarz, 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  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
25-0299  
Economic and Community Development Committee: Vicki Markussen,  
Linda Lee. Floodplain Advisory Committee: Bill Bosshard. Building &  
Housing Appeals Board: Will Kratt.  
2025-03-004  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Dickinson, that the Appointments  
be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Goggin  
No:  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Americon in the amount of  
25-0158  
$3,497,229.00 for the Myrick Water Utility Storage Building project.  
2025-03-005  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the Report of Bids  
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 $133,849.00 for the Bridge Approach Repair - Lang Drive  
project.  
25-0161  
2025-03-006  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Woodard, that the Report of Bids  
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 Americon in the amount of  
$500,374.43 for the 2025 Carroll Park Improvements project.  
25-0163  
2025-03-007  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Report of  
Bids 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/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the 2025 Citywide Miscellaneous Curb Ramp and Sidewalk  
Replacement project.  
25-0181  
2025-03-008  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Sleznikow, 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  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution allocating utility funding for the replacement of watermain in the  
25-0244  
2800 to 3100 blocks of Ward Avenue.  
2025-03-009  
A motion was made by Happel, 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  
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
Resolution allocating Capital Improvement Programs funds for River Point  
25-0228  
District park development and marina.  
2025-03-010  
A motion was made by Janssen, 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  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Consent  
Agenda be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution approving lease with Gary Arneson for the property at 500 Rose  
Street (parcel #17-10040-40).  
25-0089  
2025-03-011  
Resolution approving Investment Services Agreements for the period of April  
1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.  
25-0146  
2025-03-012  
Resolution designating Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. as the concessionaire for  
the La Crosse Center along with authorization for "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor  
Permit.  
25-0151  
2025-03-013  
Resolution to rescind the declaration of surplus property of 626 Monitor Street  
(parcel #17-10294-31).  
25-0156  
25-0165  
2025-03-014  
Resolution approving Application of K & M Chances R LLC dba Chances R  
for an Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege Permit for a  
special event at 417 Jay Street on June 7, 2025.  
2025-03-015  
Resolution approving Application of A & S Foster LLC dba Bottoms Up for an  
Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege Permit for a special  
event at 500 Copeland Ave on June 14, 2025.  
25-0166  
25-0167  
25-0275  
2025-03-016  
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  
(March).  
2025-03-017  
Resolution granting license applications of The Rookery LLC and Tokyo  
Fusion Inc. pursuant to Chapters 4, 6, and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal  
Code for the license period 2024-2025 (March).  
2025-03-018  
Resolution authorizing the sale of Motorola dual-band radios to La Crosse Fire  
Department mutual aid partners.  
25-0182  
25-0190  
25-0195  
25-0197  
2025-03-019  
Resolution authorizing the appropriation of funds for River Point District Phase  
4.  
2025-03-020  
Resolution approving the Fire Department Training Facility Usage Agreement  
with external entities.  
2025-03-021  
Resolution appropriating Utility funds for purchase of Water Utility and Sewer  
Utility vehicles from the fleet lease program.  
2025-03-022  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Agreement for the Citywide Traffic Implementation utilizing the Signal and ITS  
Standalone Program (Project I.D.s #3700-11-60).  
25-0225  
25-0226  
25-0227  
2025-03-023  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Agreement for the Reconstruction of State Rd from Losey Blvd to East City  
Limit (Project I.D. #5120-03-04/-74).  
2025-03-024  
Resolution appropriating additional Utility funds for construction inspection as  
part of the STP-Urban project on 6th Street, from State St to Cass St and  
Green Bay Street from 22nd St S to Losey Blvd.  
2025-03-025  
Resolution authorizing the Engineering and Legal Departments to record quit  
claim deeds with Oak Grove Cemetery Association to clarify land boundaries.  
25-0229  
25-0231  
25-0233  
2025-03-026  
Resolution transferring parcels associated with River Point District owned by  
the Redevelopment Authority to the City of La Crosse.  
2025-03-027  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - Located in the NW 1/4 of the NW  
1/4 and the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 33, T16N, R7W, City of La  
Crosse, La Crosse County, WI and request for right-of-way dedication and  
waiver of platting requirements (Myrick Water Utility Station).  
2025-03-028  
Resolution approving Settlement Agreement in the case of J.P. Chase  
Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust and the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
of La Crosse, La Crosse County Circuit Court Case No. 23-CV-016. (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.)  
25-0239  
2025-03-029  
Resolution approving city funding to support the air service Minimum Revenue  
Guarantee fund development.  
25-0240  
25-0247  
2025-03-030  
Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and  
classifications for the Finance department.  
2025-03-031  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT 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  
and Commercial Districts to the Residence District, allowing for six two-unit  
structures for condos at 1822 State Road 16 and adjacent parcels at State  
Road 16.  
25-0014  
2025-03-032  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
25-0177  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Local Business  
District to the Traditional Neighborhood Development District - Specific  
allowing for the construction of a commercial and residential mixed-use  
building at 413, 417, 423, 425 and 431 West Ave. N. and 1204 Badger St.  
Referred to the May 2025 meetings.  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.