City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Finance & Personnel Committee  
Thursday, March 2, 2023  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Call To Order  
Chair Happel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
Roll Call  
6 -  
Present:  
Douglas Happel, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Mac Kiel, Rebecca  
Schwarz,Mark Neumann  
Agenda Items:  
Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding residential rental  
dwelling unit registration.  
22-1397  
Tami Nururdin and Jessica Olson were called to speak.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, to OPEN public  
hearing. The motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Neumann, to CLOSE public  
hearing. The motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Neumann, to AMEND AS  
PROPOSED. The motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED to the Common Council on  
3/9/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel,Schwarz  
1 - Neumann  
Yes:  
No:  
1 - Janssen  
Abstain:  
Resolution to reallocate 2023 Capital Equipment funds for Forest Hills Golf  
Course.  
23-0110  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Happel, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kiel, Schwarz,Neumann  
Yes:  
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.  
23-0143  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
23-0144  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Agreement for the Reconstruction of Monitor Street from Rose Street to  
Lang Drive.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
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.  
23-0145  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution approving additional Storm Water Funds for Engineering Services  
on the EDA Lift Stations.  
23-0146  
23-0152  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution reallocating funds for Backup Hardware Equipment.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution authorizing 2023 Action Plan and funding allocation in connection  
with CDBG and HOME Programs.  
23-0159  
Council Member Rebecca Schwarz was called to speak  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution authorizing a Substantial Amendment of the 2021 Action Plan and  
Allocation of HOME-ARP Funds.  
23-0160  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution authorizing a Substantial Amendment of the 2022 Action Plan.  
23-0161  
23-0162  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to  
conduct a Housing Study.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution appropriating ARPA funds to pay for the remediation required on  
detached garages which violate the current floodplain standards per FEMA.  
23-0176  
23-0191  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution allocating funds for Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business  
Enterprise program.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution approving a professional services agreement with ABS Aviation  
Consultancy, Inc.  
23-0192  
23-0200  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution approving Investment Services agreement for the period of April 1,  
2023 through March 31, 2024.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution approving the allocation of remaining funds for operations and  
maintenance expenses related to the unsheltered population for the 2023  
season.  
23-0203  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution approving an appropriation of the City’s ARPA monies earmarked  
for small business support.  
23-0204  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Schwarz that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution  
be AMENDED AS PROPOSED. The motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED to the Common Council on  
3/9/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding special  
assessment certification fee.  
23-0214  
23-0217  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
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.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution approving Electrical Underground Distribution Easement.  
23-0219  
23-0220  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution approving increased CIP costs for Riverside South Toilet Rooms  
project.  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/9/2023. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Resolution approving development agreement for The Driftless Apartments  
and Townhomes.  
23-0205  
(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.)  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Neumann that the Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution  
be AMENDED AS PROPOSED. The motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED to the Common Council on  
3/9/2023. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Janssen, Happel, Sleznikow, Kiel, Neumann,Schwarz  
Yes:  
Collective Bargaining Update.  
23-0001  
(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.) F&P Item Only, unless otherwise directed.  
No action taken.  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:52 p.m.