City Hall  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, July 11, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on 8/8/2024.  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Roll Call  
11 - Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Chris  
Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz, Jennifer Trost,  
Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
Present:  
1 - Mackenzie Mindel  
Excused:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Moment of silence.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, to APPROVE minutes  
of June 4, 13, and 17, 2024. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
La Crosse Fire Department Strategic Plan.  
24-0870  
2024-07-001  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Kiel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of May.  
24-0965  
2024-07-002  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Notices and Discussions  
Mayor Reynolds noted that July is Park & Recreation month and recognized  
staff for their work to support the health and wellbeing of the community through  
programs and extensive maintenance of the 47 parks within the city. He noted that he  
visited Friedberg, Junglinster, and Epinal last month to strengthen relationships with  
these Sister Cities. Reynolds also noted that last fall, the city joined the Mississippi  
River Operation Pollination Partnership and just this week the Mississippi Rivers and  
Towns Association has also joined the partnership. Council Member Goggin  
reminded everyone of the National Night Out events throughout the city on August 6,  
2024. Council Member Woodard that the American Legion is also participating in the  
National Night Out.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2024 Bills and Engineering Estimates in July 2024.  
24-0964  
2024-07-003  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
La Crosse Center Board: Brent Smith, David McDowell. City Plan  
24-0943  
Commission: Mark Neumann. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Karl  
Green. Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse: Roxanne Marina.  
2024-07-004  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Appointments  
be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
24-0648  
the amount of $818,881.57 for the Victory Street project.  
2024-07-005  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. in  
the amount of $211,002.81 for the Smith Valley Storm Improvements project.  
24-0649  
2024-07-006  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Interstate Roofing &  
Waterproofing, Inc. in the amount of $820,750.00 for the La Crosse South  
Hall Re-Roof project Re-Bid.  
24-0841  
24-0844  
24-0845  
2024-07-007  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. in  
the amount of $667,449.34 for the 2024 Pettibone Water Main Extension  
project.  
2024-07-008  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc.in  
the amount of $254,147.05 for the Manhole Replacement Hagar & Sumner  
project.  
2024-07-009  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec 32-5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City  
24-0876  
of La Crosse regarding camping on City-owned property.  
Ord. 5297. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Goggin, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Dickinson, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Resolution approving a partial vacation of public street right-of-way on the  
West side of 8th St North.  
24-0532  
2024-07-010  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
NOT ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances  
24-0790  
of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Residence  
District to the Traditional Neighborhood District - General, allowing for  
construction of a bakery, deli, and coffee shop with a second-story apartment  
at 1513 Market Street.  
ORD. 5298. 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 Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the Ordinance be  
AMENDED as proposed in Legistar (including restrictive covenant). The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
7 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Dickinson, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
The vote to ADOPT AS AMENDED carried by the following:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Resolution ordering a special election for Council Member of the 5th  
Aldermanic District on April 1, 2025.  
24-0684  
2024-07-011  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Dickinson  
1 - Mindel  
No:  
Excused:  
Resolution authorizing the filling of Council Member vacancy for Council  
Member District 5.  
24-0890  
24-0772  
24-0794  
2024-07-012  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion failed by the following vote:  
4 - Dickinson, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
7 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Resolution authorizing acceptance of a Wisconsin Public Service  
Commission Energy Innovation Grant to conduct home energy audits for  
low income residents.  
2024-07-013  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
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  
(July).  
2024-07-014  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Abstain:  
1 - Woodard  
Amended Resolution assigning development of projects and programs for  
American Rescue Plan Act housing funds to the Economic and Community  
Development Commission.  
24-0810  
2024-07-015  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Resolution approving an appropriation of the City’s ARPA monies earmarked  
for childcare to go towards a final ARPA-funded contract with The Parenting  
Place.  
24-0855  
2024-07-016  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Dickinson, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow  
1 - Mindel  
Yes:  
No:  
Excused:  
Resolution reallocating 2022 Capital Equipment Budget funds for  
replacement of fire suppression hoses.  
24-0698  
2024-07-017  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
Amended Resolution allocating unused Utility funds for Utility projects bid in  
2024.  
24-0869  
2024-07-018  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
Resolution adopting an updated City of La Crosse Travel Policy.  
24-0850  
2024-07-019  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Mindel  
Excused:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Kiel, to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances  
24-0679  
24-0776  
24-0818  
of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Residential  
District to the Single Family Residence District, allowing for the property to be  
combined with the adjacent parcel, at 223 West Ave. S.  
ORD. 5299. 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/Semi-Public District to the Residence District, allowing for a duplex at  
906 Gillette Street.  
ORD. 5300. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec 32-5(b) and Sec 32-5(c) of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding camping on City-owned  
property.  
ORD. 5301. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 8-22 and 8-51 of the Code of Ordinances  
of the City of La Crosse regarding the Aviation Board.  
24-0872  
24-0873  
ORD. 5302. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A CHARTER ORDINANCE to amend Section 6(b) regarding appointment  
authority with regard to the position of Airport Director.  
Ch. Ord. 41. For complete ordinance, see p. ____ of Volume 2 of Charter  
Ordinances.  
Resolution designating concessionaire for the La Crosse Regional Airport  
along with authorization to apply for "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor Permit  
24-0620  
24-0660  
24-0735  
2024-07-020  
Resolution designating City Hall as the official meeting location for City of La  
Crosse governmental bodies.  
2024-07-021  
Resolution approving application of Sughra Group of Companies LLC for a  
Conditional Use Permit at 212 Main St. allowing for application of a  
Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor License.  
2024-07-022  
Resolution authorizing acceptance of an American Association of Retired  
Persons (AARP) Community Challenge grant to host a design competition for  
accessory dwelling units (ADUs).  
24-0771  
2024-07-023  
Resolution adopting an updated Procurement Card Policy.  
24-0851  
24-0857  
2024-07-024  
Resolution authorizing Wisconsin Land Purchase and Sale Contract with  
Huitage, LLC for Lot 9 at 3106 Berlin Drive in the International Business  
Park.  
2024-07-025  
Resolution approving a Wisconsin Department of Transportation -  
Transportation Alternatives Program State/Municipal Agreement for the Drift  
Cycle expansion project and appropriating a funding source to the project.  
24-0858  
24-0859  
24-0894  
2024-07-026  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - Part of Government Lot 5,  
Section 6, T15N-R7W City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, WI and request  
for waiver of platting requirements.  
2024-07-027  
Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $18,425,000 aggregate  
principal amount of General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024-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.  
2024-07-028  
ITEM FOR POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION  
Appeal by Mayor Mitch Reynolds for the City of La Crosse of the Heritage  
24-0871  
Preservation Commission designation of historical structure for the  
building located at 1307 16th 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.)  
2024-07-029  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, to OPEN Public Hearing.  
The motion carried unanimously.  
The following spoke: David Riel, Larry Anderson, Catherine Roraff, Tiffany  
Trimmer, Krista Hamilton, Dennis Ross, and Cynthea Gillespie.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Schwarz, to CLOSE Public Hearing.  
The motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Schwarz, that the Appeal be  
DENIED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Schwarz, Happel,  
Neumann  
Yes:  
3 - Dickinson, Kiel, Trost  
1 - Mindel  
No:  
Excused:  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.