City Hall  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, June 8, 2023  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m.  
Roll Call  
12 - Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Jenasea  
Hameister, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard,  
Rebecca Schwarz, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
Present:  
1 - Jennifer Trost  
Excused:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Chaplain Lorraine Decker, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Sleznikow, to APPROVE minutes  
of May 11, 2023; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
Reports  
La Crosse Fire Department 2022 Annual Community Report.  
23-0488  
2023-06-001  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Woodard, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Trost  
Excused:  
Engineering Monthly Progress Report.  
23-0659  
2023-06-002  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Goggin, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Trost  
Excused:  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the month of April 2023.  
23-0676  
2023-06-003  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Trost  
Excused:  
Notices and Discussions  
Mayor Reynolds gave an update on Shared Revenue.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2023 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in June  
23-0675  
2023.  
2023-06-004  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Trost  
Excused:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Municipal Transit Utility: Mark Neumann.  
23-0677  
2023-06-005  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Neumann, that the Appointment  
be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Trost  
Excused:  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, to SUSPEND Council  
Rule VIII for item 23-0570. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, to SUSPEND Council  
Rule VIII for items 23-0638, 23-0639, 23-0640, 23-0641, 23-0642, 23-0643, and  
23-0644. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Kahlow, to SUSPEND Council  
Rule VIII for item 23-0673. The motion carried on a vote of 11 to 1 (Neumann -  
No, Trost - Excused).  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. in  
the amount of $591,004.00 for the Eastwood Lane & Ohlsun Court Street &  
Utility Replacement Project.  
23-0423  
2023-06-006  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Trost  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $316,577.38 for the 2023 Citywide Traffic Calming project.  
23-0548  
2023-06-007  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Trost  
Excused:  
ITEMS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution Approving Application of LAX Food Hall LLC dba LAX Food Hall  
23-0658  
for a Reserve Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor license at 201 5th Ave.  
S. for the license period 2023-24 (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.)  
2023-06-008  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Trost  
Excused:  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 32-5 of the Code  
of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding camping on  
City-owned property.  
23-0673  
Council President Kahlow and Council Members Kiel, Dickinson, Mindel, Hameister,  
Neumann, Schwarz, Woodard, Mindel, and Janssen spoke.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Woodard that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED.  
Roll Call  
CM Kiel left the meeting at 6:27 p.m.  
11 - Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Jenasea  
Hameister, Chris Kahlow, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca  
Schwarz, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
Present:  
2 - Mac Kiel, Jennifer Trost  
Excused:  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 32-5 of the Code  
of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding camping on  
City-owned property.  
23-0673  
Referred 30 days to the July 2023 meetings.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Ordinance be  
REFERRED 30 DAYS - to engage with others to gain input. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
9 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Mindel, Schwarz,  
Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
2 - Dickinson, Woodard  
No:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Sleznikow, 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 Commercial  
and Residence Districts to the Traditional Neighborhood Development  
District - General allowing for apartments, green space, and off-street  
parking at 620 and 626 Cass Street, 308, 316, 318, and 322 7th St. S.  
23-0531  
23-0533  
Ord. 5251. 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 Heavy  
Industrial District and Planned Development District-General to the Planned  
Development District-Specific allowing for the development of medium to  
high density residential, office, and commercial uses and dedicated public  
open spaces within the River Point District.  
Ord. 5250. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to create Section 10-49(2)(b)(4) and to amend Section  
115-398 (a)(4) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to allow  
changes to the fences required for certain beer gardens.  
23-0538  
Ord. 5252. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Amended Resolution approving Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance  
Program.  
23-0453  
23-0454  
2023-06-009  
Resolution increasing the number of members in the Climate Action Plan  
Steering Committee to seven.  
2023-06-010  
Resolution approving a change in the table of positions and classifications for  
the City of La Crosse Information Technology (IT) department.  
23-0460  
23-0461  
23-0485  
2023-06-011  
Resolution authorizing the reclassification of Recreation Program  
Coordinator within the Parks and Recreation Department.  
2023-06-012  
Resolution approving the project development agreement with Johnson  
Controls, Inc. for the implementation of a 4th phase of its performance  
contract.  
2023-06-013  
Resolution approving contract with the La Crosse Tribune as the official  
newspaper for the City's council proceedings and legal notices.  
23-0503  
23-0504  
23-0516  
23-0517  
23-0518  
23-0539  
2023-06-014  
Resolution approving 2023 Joint Powers Agreement - County 9-1-1  
Emergency System between the City and the County of La Crosse.  
2023-06-015  
Resolution approving a non-exclusive rental car concession agreement with  
Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC.  
2023-06-016  
Resolution approving a non-exclusive rental car concession agreement with  
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Wisconsin, LLC.  
2023-06-017  
Resolution designating concessionaire for the La Crosse Regional Airport  
along with authorization to apply for "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor Permit.  
2023-06-018  
Resolution approving Request for Exception to Commercial Design  
Standards by La Crosse Fire Department allowing for an exception to  
parking standards for a project at 920 Gillette St., 1534 Liberty St., and  
1540 Liberty St.  
2023-06-019  
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 (June).  
23-0545  
2023-06-020  
Resolution granting Various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4,  
6, and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period  
2023-2024.  
23-0546  
23-0547  
2023-06-021  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - Part of the Southeast  
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and Part of the Northeast Quarter of the  
Southwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 15 North, Range 6 West, Town  
of Shelby, La Crosse County, Wisconsin (W4802 Meyers Rd.).  
2023-06-022  
Resolution declaring certain property located at 906 Gillette Street (parcel  
#17-10104-21) as surplus property.  
23-0565  
23-0567  
23-0570  
2023-06-023  
Resolution approving 2022 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR)  
for the Isle La Plume Wastewater Treatment Facility.  
2023-06-024  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Financial Agreement for the Reconstruction of the BNSF RR Crossing at  
Sims Place (ID# 5991-07-46).  
2023-06-025  
Resolution approving $510,000 from the ARPA Marsh Lead Contamination  
Allocation for the Construction of the Pettibone Park Water Main Extension.  
23-0576  
2023-06-026  
Resolution increasing the number of members of the Arts Board.  
23-0578  
23-0595  
2023-06-027  
Resolution approving American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) for Affordable  
Housing Revolving Loan Fund Program.  
2023-06-028  
Resolution authorizing funding for Utility Infrastructure Work at River Point  
District.  
23-0620  
2023-06-029  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $4,190,000 aggregate  
principal amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La  
Crosse County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of providing for street  
improvements, street improvement funding and street lighting.  
23-0638  
23-0639  
23-0640  
2023-06-030  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $720,000 aggregate principal  
amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing fire engines and other  
equipment of the fire department.  
2023-06-031  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $4,500,000 aggregate  
principal amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La  
Crosse County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing the construction of  
engine houses, and for pumps, water mains, reservoirs and all other  
reasonable facilities for fire protection apparatus or equipment for fire  
protection.  
2023-06-032  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $510,000 aggregate principal  
amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing river improvements.  
23-0641  
23-0642  
2023-06-033  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $1,360,000 aggregate  
principal amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La  
Crosse County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing the acquisition,  
construction and improvement of parks and public grounds.  
2023-06-034  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $770,000 aggregate principal  
amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing the construction of police  
facilities.  
23-0643  
23-0644  
2023-06-035  
A Resolution directing the advertisement and sale of approximately  
$12,050,000 aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds and  
approximately $5,670,000 general obligation promissory notes of the City of  
La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.  
2023-06-036  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED (with possible closed session)  
Resolution approving the Sale of Surplus Property - 2702 & 2706  
23-0566  
Onalaska Ave.  
(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.)  
2023-06-037  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:57 p.m.