City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, April 13, 2023  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Roll Call  
12 -  
Present:  
Andrea Richmond, Scott Neumeister, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow,  
Jenasea Hameister, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris  
Woodard, Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
1 - Rebecca Schwarz  
Excused:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Monsignor Richard Gilles, St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Sleznikow, to APPROVE  
minutes of March 9, 2023. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the month of February 2023.  
23-0389  
2023-04-001  
A motion was made by Neumeister, seconded by Richmond, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel,  
Mindel, Woodard, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Schwarz  
Excused:  
Engineering Monthly Progress Report  
23-0392  
2023-04-002  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kiel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Reynolds, Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow,  
Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
12 -  
Yes:  
Reynolds, Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister,  
Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Schwarz  
Excused:  
Excused:  
1 - Schwarz  
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  
Council Member Recognition  
Mayor Reynolds acknowledged Council Members Richmond and Neumeister for their  
service. A video was shown of others thanking Richmond and Neumeister for their  
service and wished them well in the future. Both Council Members were presented  
keys to the City by the Mayor. Council Member Richmond and Neumeister shared their  
thoughts on their time serving on the Council and thanked their constituents and staff  
for their hard work over and commitment over the years.  
Notices and Discussions  
CM Hameister thanked Richmond and Neumeister and acknowledge those who have  
lost their lives due to gun violence in 2023. Mayor Reynolds recognized the staff  
members who have attended some of the recent State budget public hearings in  
attempts to change the model of state revenue allocation so there is a more  
sustainable model for municipalities across the state - Schott and Lorenz were in Eau  
Claire on Tuesday, and Reynolds in Dells on Wednesday. Mayor Reynolds mentioned  
hosting Senator Baldwin who visited the Community Resource Unit and he also  
recognized the police department and honored the police officers who lost their lives in  
Barron County.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2022/2023 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in April  
23-0390  
2023.  
2023-04-003  
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  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
Aviation Board: Rick Cornforth. Board of Park Commissioners: Sandy Cleary,  
23-0411  
Patrick Wilson. Board of Zoning Appeals: William Raven, Ryan Haug. City  
Plan Commission: James Szymalak. Heritage Preservation Commission:  
Eric Garland. Human Rights Commission: Gretchen Guinn Paquette. Library  
Board: Susan Anglehart, Katie Bittner, Erin Raymus.  
2023-04-004  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Hameister, that the  
Appointment be CONFIRMED. 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 ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. in  
23-0349  
the amount of $784,741.12 for the 2023 Curb & Gutter with Utilities (North)  
project.  
2023-04-005  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Report of  
Bids 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 Market & Johnson, Inc. in  
the amount of $6,322,569.00 for the La Crosse Fire Station No.4 project.  
23-0351  
2023-04-006  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Woodard, that the Report of  
Bids 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 $138,455.50 for 2023 Miscellaneous Curb and Gutter and  
Pavement Repair and Replacement project.  
23-0352  
2023-04-007  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Report of  
Bids 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 $48,145.00 for the 2023 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Infill project.  
23-0353  
2023-04-008  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Kiel, that the Report of Bids 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/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the 2023 Carroll Park Improvements Project Re-Bid.  
23-0350  
2023-04-009  
A motion was made by Neumeister, seconded by Sleznikow, 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 WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution approving Request for waiver of the City requirement for a  
23-0346  
subdivision plat and allowance of the substitution of a Certified Survey Map  
(CSM) in its place at 3102 Chestnut Place.  
2023-04-010  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, 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  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
23-0299  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Multiple  
Dwelling District to the Traditional Neighborhood District-General allowing for  
a 12-unit multi-family residential building at 213 Rose Street.  
2023-04-011  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Woodard, that the Ordinance be  
NOT ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Happel  
5 - Hameister, Kiel, Mindel, Trost, Neumann  
No:  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
23-0244  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Single Family  
Residence to the Residence District allowing for the existing dwelling to be  
used as a duplex at 3019 Ward Avenue.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Happel to ADOPT.  
Referred 30 days to the May 2023 meetings.  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Woodard, that the Ordinance be  
REFERRED 30 DAYS. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kiel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann, Richmond  
2 - Kahlow, Mindel  
No:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen, 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 of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Washburn  
Residential Neighborhood District to the Residence District allowing for the  
construction of twin homes at 1106-1108 King Street.  
23-0258  
Ord. 5247. 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 Single Family  
Residence District to the Residence District allowing for an addition to a  
duplex at 2529-2531 13th Place S.  
23-0292  
Ord. 5248. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution establishing the 2024-2028 Capital Equipment Budget.  
23-0193  
23-0251  
2023-04-012  
Resolution Reclassifying positions within the Planning, Development and  
Assessment Department.  
2023-04-013  
Resolution authorizing additional Assistant Supervisor - Food and Beverage at  
the La Crosse Center.  
23-0260  
23-0263  
2023-04-014  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a maintenance  
agreement between Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of  
La Crosse.  
2023-04-015  
Resolution approving Application of A&S Foster LLC dba Bottoms Up for an  
Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege Permit for special  
event at 500 Copeland Avenue on June 10, 2023.  
23-0300  
23-0301  
23-0302  
23-0303  
2023-04-016  
Resolution approving Request of Hatchery, LLC for permission to apply for a  
Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor license at 410 E Veterans Memorial  
Drive.  
2023-04-017  
Resolution authorizing second amendment to $6,660,000 City of La Crosse,  
Wisconsin Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2017 (DuraTech  
Industries, Inc. Project) issued on April 7, 2017.  
2023-04-018  
Resolution approving the carryover of unexpended appropriations from the  
2022 Operating Budget to the 2023 Operating Budget and 2022 year end  
budget adjustments for department cost overruns.  
2023-04-019  
Resolution authorizing the La Crosse Police Department to continue  
participation in the Wisconsin Emergency Management Law Enforcement  
Support Office (LESO) Program.  
23-0304  
2023-04-020  
Resolution creating Ward 29.  
23-0309  
23-0311  
2023-04-021  
Resolution Approving Request of Householder Taverns LLC dba Bennett  
O'Riley's South La Crosse to amend premise description of Combination  
"Class B" Beer & Liquor License at 4329 Mormon Coulee Road to include a  
new beer garden.  
2023-04-022  
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 (April).  
23-0317  
23-0320  
2023-04-023  
Resolution appropriating Utility Funds to advance order a Water Utility dump  
truck.  
2023-04-024  
Resolution expanding the scope of a capital project for airport obstructions.  
23-0336  
23-0340  
2023-04-025  
Resolution transferring a vehicle from the Police Department to Community  
Risk Management.  
2023-04-026  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.