City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, March 9, 2023  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Roll Call  
13 -  
Present:  
Andrea Richmond, Scott Neumeister, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow,  
Jenasea Hameister, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris  
Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz, Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark  
Neumann  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Bishop Felix Malpica, La Crosse Area Synod, ELCA  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, to APPROVE minutes  
of February 9, 2023. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Engineering Monthly Progress Report  
23-0257  
2023-03-001  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Kiel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the month of January 2023.  
23-0280  
2023-03-002  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Neumeister, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Notices and Discussions  
Council President Janssen pointed out that Fire Station #2 looking sharp and  
recommended that everyone drive by to take a look. Mayor Reynolds thanked the  
Parks, Police and all other departments that were involved in the Polar Plunge which  
supports Special Olympics. He also mentioned the Cops Gone Wild event hosted by  
the Onalaska Police Department, where funds were raised for Special Olympics; he  
won the wing eating competition. Council Member Mindel shared that long-time  
member to City Committees, Bob Fisher, passed away and thanked him for his  
service. Council Member Happel recognized that four new police officers were worn in  
on Monday, March 6, thanks to the hard work of the Police Department and Command  
staff for filling the positions. Council Member Kahlow recognized Council Member  
Hameister for receiving the Tommy Thompson Leadership Award.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2022/2023 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in  
March 2023.  
23-0279  
2023-03-003  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Aviation Board: Jeannie Groskreutz. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory  
23-0278  
Committee: Chelsey Bodon. Committee for Citizens with Disabilities: Rhonda  
Staats, Sue Gilbert, Jeff Nylander, Jason Mickelson, Richard Chrz. Floodplain  
Advisory Committee: Bill Bosshard. Heritage Preservation Commission: Greg  
Clark. Housing Authority: Mike Juran. Human Rights Commission: A. Xiong.  
International Committee: Dana Young. Neighborhood Revitalization  
Commission: Greg Clark.  
2023-03-004  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Neumeister, that the  
Appointments be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Kiel, to SUSPEND Council  
Rule VIII for item 23-0157. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $602,630.00 for Riverside South Toilet Rooms Re-Bid Project.  
23-0076  
2023-03-005  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Neumeister, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, 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 $94,047.45 for the 2023 Water Utility Sidewalk Replacement -  
Citywide project.  
23-0164  
2023-03-006  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, 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 $58,563.25 for the 2023 Sewer Utility Sidewalk Replacement -  
Citywide project.  
23-0165  
2023-03-007  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, 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 $122,765.00 for the 2023 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement  
Program - Citywide.  
23-0166  
2023-03-008  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, 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 $719,577.08 for the Pearl Walkway Improvements project.  
23-0167  
2023-03-009  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the La Crosse Center Boiler Replacement project.  
23-0189  
2023-03-010  
A motion was made by Neumeister, seconded by Janssen, that the Report of  
Bids be REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEM WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution approving sale of property and roof repair for property to the Harry  
23-0157  
J. Olson Senior Center, Inc.  
2023-03-011  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Neumeister, that the  
Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Amended Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding  
22-1397  
residential rental dwelling unit registration.  
2023-03-012  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Sleznikow to ADOPT.  
A motion was made by Neumeister, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution  
be REFER 30 days. The motion failed by the following vote:  
3 - Neumeister, Janssen, Neumann  
Yes:  
No:  
10 -  
Richmond, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
2 - Neumeister, Janssen  
No:  
Resolution to reallocate 2023 Capital Equipment funds for Forest Hills Golf  
Course.  
23-0110  
2023-03-013  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Resolution Approving Application of Elyse Burkhardt for a Beverage  
Operator's 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.)  
23-0209  
2023-03-014  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Woodard,  
Happel, Neumann  
4 - Janssen, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
23-0069  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Planned  
Development District - General to the Planned Development District - Specific  
allowing for condos, apartments, temporary winter storage for recreational  
vehicles, and temporary flood evacuation storage at 455 Park Plaza Drive.  
2023-03-015  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Ordinance be  
NOT ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
2 - Hameister, Woodard  
No:  
AN 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 Single Family Residence District allowing for building a house  
on the land at 3530 County Road B.  
23-0142  
2023-03-016  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, that the Ordinance be  
NOT ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
2 - Neumeister, Woodard  
No:  
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
Second Amended Resolution approving development agreement for The  
23-0205  
Driftless Apartments and Townhomes.  
(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.  
Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters.  
Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open  
session.)  
2023-03-017  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Neumeister, that the Resolution  
be AMEND AS PROPOSED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Resolution approving the allocation of remaining funds for operations and  
maintenance expenses related to the unsheltered population for the 2023  
season.  
23-0203  
2023-03-018  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
AN ORDINANCE to create Section 103-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the  
City of La Crosse pertaining to residential rental dwelling unit registration.  
22-1396  
Ord. 5244. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Kiel, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
2 - Neumeister, Janssen  
No:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, to ADOPT the  
CONSENT AGENDA. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to repeal Section 2-422(d) of the Code of Ordinance of the  
City of La Crosse regarding residency requirements for the Animal Control  
Governing Board.  
23-0128  
Ord. 5245. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to create sec. 2-293 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of  
La Crosse to establish a special assessment certification fee for obtaining  
and confirming any outstanding assessments, charges or fees on real  
property within La Crosse or areas where City of La Crosse Special  
Assessments exist.  
23-0213  
Ord. 5246. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution approving amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions for the  
Airport Industrial Park with respect to Lot 27 - 2930 Airport Road.  
23-0071  
23-0143  
2023-03-019  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Agreement for the Reconstruction of Green Bay Street from 22nd Street  
South to Losey Boulevard.  
2023-03-020  
23-0144  
23-0145  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Agreement for the Reconstruction of Monitor Street from Rose Street to  
Lang Drive.  
2023-03-021  
Resolution approving a Wisconsin Department of Transportation -  
Transportation Alternatives Program State/Municipal Grant Agreement to  
reconstruct the Grand Crossing Trail in the La Crosse River Marsh.  
2023-03-022  
Resolution approving additional Storm Water Funds for Engineering Services  
on the EDA Lift Stations.  
23-0146  
23-0152  
2023-03-023  
Resolution reallocating funds for Backup Hardware Equipment.  
2023-03-024  
Resolution authorizing 2023 Action Plan and funding allocation in connection  
with CDBG and HOME Programs.  
23-0159  
23-0160  
2023-03-025  
Resolution authorizing a Substantial Amendment of the 2021 Action Plan and  
Allocation of HOME-ARP Funds.  
2023-03-026  
Resolution authorizing a Substantial Amendment of the 2022 Action Plan.  
23-0161  
23-0162  
2023-03-027  
Resolution approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to  
conduct a Housing Study.  
2023-03-028  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - All of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map,  
Volume 3, Page 133, D.N. 985684, also part of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map,  
Volume 3, Page 78, D.N. 967908; T16N-R7W; Town of Medary, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin (W5593 Deerfield Rd).  
23-0171  
2023-03-029  
Resolution approving Condominium Plat of Great River Condominium II, City  
of La Crosse, Wisconsin (Sunnyside Drive West).  
23-0172  
23-0176  
23-0191  
23-0192  
23-0200  
2023-03-030  
Resolution appropriating ARPA funds to pay for the remediation required on  
detached garages which violate the current floodplain standards per FEMA.  
2023-03-031  
Resolution allocating funds for Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business  
Enterprise program.  
2023-03-032  
Resolution approving a professional services agreement with ABS Aviation  
Consultancy, Inc.  
2023-03-033  
Resolution approving Investment Services agreement for the period of April 1,  
2023 through March 31, 2024.  
2023-03-034  
Amended Resolution approving an appropriation of the City’s ARPA monies  
earmarked for small business support.  
23-0204  
23-0212  
2023-03-035  
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  
2022-2023 (March).  
2023-03-036  
Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding special  
assessment certification fee.  
23-0214  
23-0217  
2023-03-037  
Resolution authorizing additional funding for amendments 3 and 4 to design  
and bidding services contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) for  
Phase II of River Point District.  
2023-03-038  
Resolution approving Electrical Underground Distribution Easement.  
23-0219  
23-0220  
2023-03-039  
Resolution approving increased CIP costs for Riverside South Toilet Rooms  
project.  
2023-03-040  
Resolution approving Request of Ardie's Food Service, Inc. dba Flipside Pub  
& Grill to amend premise description of Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor  
License at 400 Lang Drive to expand existing beer garden.  
23-0226  
2023-03-041  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:52 p.m.