City Hall  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, June 13, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on July 11, 2024.  
Council President Chris Kahlow, Presiding  
Roll Call  
12 - Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Chris  
Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz,  
Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
Present:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Sister Sue Ernster, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Mindel, to APPROVE minutes of  
May 9, 2024. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of April.  
24-0807  
2024-06-002  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Mindel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
Notices and Discussions  
Council Member Dickinson welcomed Jeffery Tripp as new Airport Director and  
thanked Lauren Koss filing in as interim director. Council Member Schwarz invited all  
to attend the Juneteenth Celebration on June 22.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2024 Bills and Engineering Estimates in June 2024.  
24-0806  
2024-06-003  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Board of Zoning Appeals: Anastasia Gentry. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory  
24-0780  
Committee: Randi Pueschner. Library Board: Aaron Engel, Araysa Ashmore,  
Kathy Ivey. Building & Housing Appeals Board: Tony Kirchner. Ethics  
Board: Jodi Widuch. Aviation Board: Drake Hokanson, Mark Haakenson,  
Bradley Weber. Economic and Community Development Committee: Gina  
Miller. Municipal Transit Utility Board: Jake Williams. Neighborhood  
Revitalization Commission: Robert McDonnell, Sean Hurtubise. Committee  
for Citizens with Disabilities: Ronald Stoffregen. La Crosse Center Board:  
Scott Rada. Human Rights Commission: Matthew Marshall.  
2024-06-004  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the  
Appointments be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Neumann, to SUSPEND Council  
Rule XV for item 24-0694. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to A-1 Excavating LLC in  
the amount of $664,159.30 for the St Andrew Street Reconstruction project.  
24-0646  
2024-06-005  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $41,466.50 for the 2024 Annual Miscellaneous Alley Pavement  
project.  
24-0647  
2024-06-006  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
Report to Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Visu-Sewer in the  
amount of $426,864.00 for the 2024 Sewer Lining project.  
24-0685  
2024-06-007  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $209,531.00 for the Cass St Streetscape Improvements  
project.  
24-0381  
2024-06-008  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-34 of the Code of  
24-0683  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding frequency of rezoning and  
conditional use permit applications.  
Ord. 5294. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Schwarz, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Kahlow, that the Ordinance be  
REFERRED 60 days and routed through Neighborhood Revitalization  
Commission to hold public hearing sessions. The motion failed by a tie vote of  
6-6 (No - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann).  
The motion to ADOPT carried by the following vote:  
7 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann  
5 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel  
Yes:  
No:  
Resolution regarding the Rivercrest Partners lease.  
24-0701  
2024-06-009  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
Resolution reallocating unused capital equipment and capital project funds to  
2024 Roof Replacement for South Hall A and Lobby.  
24-0654  
2024-06-010  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
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 amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances  
of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Low Density  
Multiple Dwelling District to the Residence District allowing for a twinhome at  
3825 & 3827 Sunnyside Drive West.  
24-0531  
Ord. 5295. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 10, Article VIII of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding traveling animal acts.  
24-0588  
24-0476  
24-0491  
Ord. 5296. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution approving partial vacation of public street Right-of-Way on the  
South side of Fisherman’s Road.  
2024-06-011  
Resolution approving application of MK's 88 Restaurant LLC for a Conditional  
Use Permit at 412 Main Street, allowing permission to apply for a  
Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor license.  
2024-06-012  
Resolution re-appropriating Capital Improvement Budget funds for Street  
Department purchase of Capital Equipment and Vehicles in 2024.  
24-0600  
24-0602  
2024-06-013  
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 (June).  
2024-06-014  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for license period 2024-2025.  
24-0603  
24-0604  
2024-06-015  
Resolution approving a sergeant pay memorandum of understanding  
between the City of La Crosse and the La Crosse Professional Police  
Supervisor Association.  
2024-06-016  
Resolution approving 2023 Compliance Annual Report (CMAR) for the Isle  
La Plume Wastewater Treatment Facility.  
24-0619  
24-0628  
2024-06-017  
Resolution approving contract with the La Crosse Tribune as the official  
newspaper for the City's council proceedings and legal notices.  
2024-06-018  
Resolution allocating ARPA funds for Carroll Park Improvements.  
24-0656  
24-0661  
2024-06-019  
Resolution reallocating unused TID #10 and Pettibone Improvement funds to  
Pettibone Park Water Main Extension.  
2024-06-020  
Resolution confirming the appointment of Jeffrey Tripp as Director of La  
Crosse Regional Airport tentatively effective June 17th, 2024.  
24-0694  
24-0699  
24-0704  
2024-06-021  
Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Boundaries of Tax Incremental  
District No. 20.  
2024-06-022  
Resolution approving application of Chabolla Corp. dba Tequila Mexican  
Restaurant for a Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor license and Class B  
Beer Garden License at 515 West Ave. N. for the license period 2024-25  
(Notice of Intent for Non-Renewal).  
(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to  
Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate its decision. Following such closed session, the  
Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
2024-06-023  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution approving application of Loyalty Boys LLC dba J & J Trending for  
24-0693  
a Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device License and appeal of  
denial by the Police Department. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene  
in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following  
any closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Neumann, to Convene in Closed  
Session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
2024-06-024  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Schwarz to Reconvene in Open  
Session; the motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion failed by the following vote:  
5 - Dickinson, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
7 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.