City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, February 12, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding  
Roll Call  
14 -  
Present:  
Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb  
Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Olivia Stine, Chris Kahlow, Gary Padesky,  
Mackenzie Mindel, Aron Newberry, Jennifer Trost, Crystal Bedford, Lisa  
Weston, Rosanne Northwood  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Moment of Silence  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Dickinson, that to APPROVE  
minutes of January 8, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
2025 La Crosse Police Department Annual Report.  
26-0145  
2026-02-001  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Northwood, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Notices and Discussions  
Mayor Washington-Spivey acknowledged the Boy Scout Troop present at the meeting  
and paid his respects to Pat Stephens who recently passed away. Council Member  
Weston acknowledged February as Black History Month and as part of the  
celebrations recognized important citizens in the La Crosse Community, past and  
present. Council Member Janssen noted upcoming events at La Crosse Center and  
thanked staff for all their work. Council Member Padesky noted that he prefers the  
normal Council seating. Council President Dickinson gave condolences to the family of  
long-time Aviation Board member William Blank; she also noted that the Airport  
received the LADCO Presidents Award, and she welcomed Lauren Koss as the new  
Airport Director. Council Member Goggin recognized Jorrey Olson's promotion to  
Sergeant and gave a thank you to Law Enforcement. Goggin also gave thanks to La  
Crosse Center staff.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2025/2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in  
February 2026.  
26-0155  
2026-02-002  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Arts Board: Alex Fowler. Board of Zoning Appeals: James Cherf. Climate  
26-0147  
Action Plan Steering Committee: Stephanie Hanna. Floodplain Advisory  
Committee: Eric Crammond. Library Board: Hannah Amann. Neighborhood  
Revitalization Commission: William Bonadurer, Taylor Keene.  
2026-02-003  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Kahlow, that the Appointment be  
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
2 - Goggin, Janssen  
No:  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV & IX FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Dickinson, to SUSPEND COUNCIL  
RULE XV and RULE IX for 26-0092 and 26-0162. The motion carried  
unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the 2026 Citywide Miscellaneous Curb, Ramp, and  
Sidewalk Replacement Project.  
26-0087  
2026-02-004  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Dickinson, that the Report of Bids  
be REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Bedford  
No:  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Larson Construction Co,  
Inc. in the amount of $84,897.50 for the Neidbalski Bridge Repair project.  
26-0086  
2026-02-005  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $48,846.50 for the 2026 Citywide Miscellaneous Alley  
Pavement Replacement project.  
26-0088  
2026-02-006  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
A CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 19 of Appendix A of the Code of  
24-1287  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and  
responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties  
from the Office of the Mayor.  
2026-02-007  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Northwood, that the Charter  
Ordinance be NOT ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding dumpster permits  
under Subsection 40-13 and 40-106(11) of the La Crosse Municipal Code.  
26-0061  
2026-02-008  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Newberry that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED to adjust fee schedule to $75 for Downtown District. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
2 - Dickinson, Trost  
No:  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Dickinson  
No:  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances  
of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Commercial District to  
the Planned Development District - Specific, allowing for a mix of uses including  
commercial, retail, and office spaces, a recycling facility, and future construction of  
approximately five apartment units and a building for a retail or food establishment at  
4329 East Avenue S. and 4342, 4344, 4348, and 4354 Mormon Coulee Rd.  
26-0085  
ORD. 5359. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Janssen, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Goggin  
No:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Amended Resolution providing course of action to the Wisconsin Department  
25-1265  
of Transportation with respect to Alternatives for USH 53 Corridor Study, from  
King Street to La Crosse Street.  
2026-02-009  
A motio was made by Padesky, seconded by Northwood that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED to add language explaining additional alternatives by the DOT  
including Hybrid Alt 3 and recommend Hybrid Alt 3 option. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
7 - Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Northwood  
6 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Padesky, Bedford, Weston  
Yes:  
No:  
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry, Trost,  
Bedford, Northwood  
3 - Goggin, Janssen, Weston  
No:  
AN ORDINANCE to create chapter 6, Article I, Section 20 of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding harassment of service  
animals.  
26-0058  
ORD. 5360. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Ordinance  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Northwood  
1 - Weston  
No:  
A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of  
Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the  
position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and  
removing duties from the Office of the Mayor.  
26-0071  
2026-02-010  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Northwood, that the Charter  
Ordinance be ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Weston, that the Charter  
Ordinance be AMENDED per Sleznikow proposed amendment posted 2.10.2026  
with changes only to Section I (c), (f)6., (g)2., and Section VI (b) and Section VII.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Dickinson  
No:  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Weston, that the Charter  
Ordinance be AMENDED per Sleznikow proposed amendment posted 2.12.2026  
with changes to Sec VI(a) to remove current language and to add new  
language regarding effective date with options. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry, Trost,  
Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
2 - Dickinson, Janssen  
No:  
A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Trost that the Charter Ordinance  
be AMENDED per Weston proposed Amendment dated 2.10.2026 with changes  
to Section I (f)2 and Section VI (b).  
A motion was made by Bedford, seconded by Trost, to DIVIDE the question to  
vote on the amendments separately. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry,  
Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
1 - Dickinson  
No:  
A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Trost, to AMEND Section I (f)2.  
The motion failed by the following vote:  
1 - Weston  
12 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Northwood  
A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Trost, to AMEND Section VI (b).  
A motion was made by Bedford, seconded by Padesky, that Amend the  
amendment to Section VI (b) to include a combination of Sleznikow  
amendment and Weston proposed amendment. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
CM Northwood left her seat prior to the vote.  
A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Trost, to AMEND as AMENDED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston  
1 - Northwood  
Excused:  
The Council took a short recess and all returned to their seats.  
Mayor Washington-Spivey relinquished the chair to Council President Dickinson to  
provide his comments and then returned to his seat.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Northwood, that the Charter  
Ordinance be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion failed by the following vote  
(2/3 supermajorty vote of the Council required to adopt Charter Ordinance):  
7 - Sleznikow, Stine, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Weston, Northwood  
6 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Padesky, Bedford  
Yes:  
No:  
Resolution approving application of Green Circle Recovery LLC for Junk  
Dealer License at 3019 Commerce Street and request for waiver of the 1,000  
foot requirement pursuant to Municipal Code Sec. 10-460(b).  
26-0081  
2026-02-011  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Employee Lease Agreement by  
25-1472  
and between Tri-State Ambulance, Inc. and La Crosse Fire Department.  
2026-02-012  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Resolution authorizing the appointment of Lauren Koss as Director of the La  
Crosse Regional Airport effective February 13, 2026.  
26-0092  
2026-02-013  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the Consent  
Agenda be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend section 103-104 of the Code of Ordinances of the  
25-1307  
City of La Crosse to clarify code language regarding value of the building to be  
used.  
ORD. 5361. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 40-13(a), adding two definitions to  
Section 40-103, to create Section 40-106(11), to renumber Section  
40-106(11) to 40-106(12), and to amend Sections 2.2(b)(4) and 2.36(6) of the  
Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding dumpster permits.  
26-0055  
ORD. 5362. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution amending Appendix C of the Municipal Code for the City of La  
Crosse entitled "Fee Schedule" correcting errors and omissions.  
26-0004  
26-0022  
26-0023  
2026-02-014  
Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds to the Redevelopment Authority of  
La Crosse for the Project Manager contract.  
2026-02-015  
Resolution approving transfer of Tax Incremental District 18 funds as a  
contribution to the Redevelopment Authority for acquisition of properties for  
River Point District.  
2026-02-016  
Resolution reallocating American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) from the Marsh  
Lead Contamination Allocation to Carroll Park Improvements, CIP #440.  
26-0036  
26-0038  
2026-02-017  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2025-2026  
(February).  
2026-02-018  
Resolution amending the 2026 Airport Operating Budget to fulfill air service  
incentive program obligations.  
26-0078  
2026-02-019  
ITEM FOR POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION  
Discussion and possible action regarding lease with Pettibone Park Resort,  
26-0162  
LLC.(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.)  
2026-02-020  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Stine, to convene in CLOSED  
SESSION pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. The  
motion carried by unanimously.  
Unanimous consent to reconvene in OPEN SESSION.  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Northwood, to approve option  
number 1. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,  
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m.