City Hall  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
Meeting Minutes  
Economic and Community Development Commission  
Wednesday, February 22, 2023  
3:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
Call to Order  
Mayor MItch Reynolds called the meeting to order at 3:01pm.  
Roll Call  
7 - Douglas Happel, Barb Janssen, Linda Lee, Vicki Markussen, Mitch  
Reynolds, Colin Walsh,Gina Miller  
Present:  
Agenda Items:  
23-0227  
Brief Introductions.  
Annual Code of Ethics Policy Review.  
23-0096  
Attachments:  
2023 La Crosse, WI Code of Ordinances.pdf  
Resolution approving an appropriation of the City’s ARPA monies earmarked  
for small business support.  
23-0204  
Attachments:  
Proposed Amended Resolution - 2.22.2023  
Resolution  
Staff Report  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Lee, that the proposed  
amendments be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Finance & Personnel  
Committee. The motion carried by voice vote.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Lee, that this Resolution as  
amended be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Finance & Personnel  
Committee. The motion carried by voice vote.  
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.)  
Attachments:  
Proposed Amended Resolution 2.22.2023  
Resolution  
The Driftless Apartments Development Agreement - Amended  
2.22.2023  
The Driftless Apartments Development Agreement 2-16-23v2  
Exhibit A: Real Estate  
Exhibit B: Project Description  
Exhibit C: Restrictive Covenant  
Exhibit D: Description of Public Improvements  
Exhibit E: Project Cost Breakdown  
Exhibit E - Project Cost Breakdown - Revised 2.22.23  
Exhibit F: Construction Schedule  
Exhibit F: Construction Schedule - Revised 2.22.23  
Exhibit G: Monetary Obligation Example  
Staff Report  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Lee, that this Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Finance & Personnel Committee.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Markussen that the proposed  
amendments be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Finance & Personnel  
Committee. The motion carried by voice vote.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Miller, that this Resolution as  
amended be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Finance & Personnel  
Committee. The motion carried by voice vote.  
Resolution authorizing 2023 Action Plan and funding allocation in  
connection with CDBG and HOME Programs.  
23-0159  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
2023-2024 Action Plan  
Staff Report  
Unanimous consent to open public hearing.  
Randall Brown was called to speak.  
Rick Hamilton was called to speak.  
Unanimous consent to close public hearing.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Lee that this Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Finance & Personnel Committee.  
The motion carried by voice vote.  
Resolution authorizing a Substantial Amendment of the 2021 Action Plan  
and Allocation of HOME-ARP Funds.  
23-0160  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
HOME ARP Plan  
Staff Report  
Unanimous consent to open public hearing.  
Kevin Hundt was called to speak.  
Randall Brown was called to speak.  
Bill Weland was called to speak.  
Rick Hamilton was called to speak.  
Jeff (unknown last name) was called to speak.  
Unanimous consent to close public hearing.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Lee, that this Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Finance & Personnel Committee. The  
motion carried by voice vote.  
Resolution authorizing a Substantial Amendment of the 2022 Action Plan.  
23-0161  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
PY22-Substantial Amendment  
Staff Report  
Unanimous consent to open public hearing.  
No speakers.  
Unanimous consent to close public hearing.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Lee, that this Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Finance & Personnel Committee. The  
motion carried by voice vote.  
Resolution approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to  
conduct a Housing Study.  
23-0162  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Staff Report  
Mayor Reynolds opened Public Hearing with unanimous consent.  
Mayor Reynolds closed Public Hearing with unanimous consent.  
A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Markussen, that this Resolution be  
RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Finance & Personnel Committee. The  
motion carried by voice vote.  
Action on OTP - 17-30022-120 - 943 Hood St.  
23-0181  
Attachments:  
23-0181 - Staff Report for OTP 943 Hood St.pdf  
23-0181 - Site Plan 943 Hood St.pdf  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Miller, that this General Item be  
APPROVED according to the Planning & Community Development staff report.  
The motion carried by voice vote.  
Action on revised purchase price 17-30089-060 - 1123 4th St S.  
23-0180  
(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.)  
Attachments:  
23-0180 - Staff Report for OTP 1123 4th-a.pdf  
A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Janssen to go into closed session.  
The motion carried by roll call vote.  
Doug Happel and Colin Walsh did not join the closed session meeting.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Lee that this item be  
APPROVED. The motion carried by voice vote.  
Adjournment  
Mayor Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 5:01pm in closed session.