City Hall  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, January 11, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Roll Call  
13 - Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Jenasea  
Hameister, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard,  
Rebecca Schwarz, Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
Present:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Moment of Silence  
Mayor's State of the City Address  
Mayor Reynolds highlighted the accomplishments of the City and successes of staff  
throughout 2023 noted the plans that were brought to fruition as well as those to be  
implemented in the next year. City staff members Brian Sampson, Julie Emslie, Lewis  
Kuhlman, Teri Roden, Molly McCormick, Renee Christensen, Jeff Schott, Barry  
McKnight, and the City's Legal, engineering, water/sewer, street, and parking staff  
were recognized for their contributions during the year.  
Annual Code of Ethics Certification  
Certification was acknowledged by all members.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kiel, to approve minutes of  
December 14 and 21, 2023. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of November.  
24-0074  
2024-01-001  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Schwarz, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann, Dickinson  
Yes:  
Notices and Discussions  
Sleznikow recognized the national effort for accessible and sustainable public  
transportation as well as Transit equity week, which is taking place January 29  
through February 4. Goggin thanked City Clerk Nikki Elsen for her 25 years of  
service to the city. Dickinson Ian Turner, Airport Director, who is departing for a new  
position on the 17th. Mayor Reynolds and added that Turner turned things around at  
airport when he arrived several years ago. Janssen also thanked Turner and the  
City's new street superintendent, Ryan Rassmussen as she's seen a positive  
change; she also acknowledged the parking utility on educating the public on snow  
emergency rules. Schwarz invited the public to the Property Taxes 101 Q&A on  
January 16.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2023/2024 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in  
January 2024.  
24-0073  
2024-01-002  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann, Dickinson  
Yes:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Arts Board: Kaylan Smith, Maureen Freedland. Climate Action Plan  
24-0072  
Steering Committee: Stephanie Hanna. Ethics Board: Owen Hellwig.  
International Committee: Karolyn Bald, Art Marson, Michael De Yoe.  
Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Jim Bagniewski.  
2024-01-003  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Schwarz, that the Appointment be  
CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann, Dickinson  
Yes:  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Sleznikow, to SUSPEND CR XV for  
file 24-0040. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE DIVIDED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances  
of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Multiple  
Dwelling District and Commercial District to the Traditional Neighborhood  
Development District - General allowing for a surface parking lot and a  
mixed-use development with the main floor being parking and commercial  
and upper floors being residential apartments at 118 9th St. N, 922 & 928  
State St., 915 & 927 Main St., and 117 & 119 10th St. N.  
23-1471  
24-0041  
24-0042  
2024-01-004  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Neumann, that the Ordinance be  
DIVIDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann, Dickinson  
Yes:  
1 - 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 Multiple  
Dwelling District and Commercial District to the Traditional Neighborhood  
Development District - General allowing for surface parking and a mixed-use  
development with the main floor being parking and commercial and upper  
floors being residential apartments at 922 & 928 State St., 915 & 927 Main  
St., and 117 & 119 10th St. N.  
Ord. 5277. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann, Dickinson  
Yes:  
1 - 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 Multiple  
Dwelling District to the Traditional Neighborhood Development District -  
General allowing for a surface parking lot at 118 9th St. N.  
2024-01-005  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Ordinance be  
DENIED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann, Dickinson  
Yes:  
ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
Second Amended resolution approving application of GMX Real Estate  
23-1338  
Group LLC for a Conditional Use Permit at 3900 State Road 16 allowing for  
demolition of structure for future development of three quick serve  
restaurants, a carwash, and new parking stalls. (Note: The Committee and/or  
Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal  
counsel. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in  
open session.)  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Kahlow, to CONVENE in Closed  
Session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel.. The  
motion carried unanimously.  
Unanimous consent to RECONVENE in Open Session.  
13 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann, Dickinson  
Yes:  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED to waive the PMSA requirement. The motion carried unanimously.  
13 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Hameister, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann, Dickinson  
Yes:  
2024-01-006  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Yes:  
1 - Hameister  
Abstain:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Consent  
Agenda be ADOPTED. 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 Single  
Family Residence District to the Residence District allowing for one  
three-bedroom residential rental unit and one efficiency residential apartment  
at 3001 State Road.  
23-1428  
Ord. 5278. 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 Traditional  
Neighborhood District - General to the Traditional Neighborhood District -  
Specific allowing for a twindo at 512-514 Farnam St.  
23-1468  
Ord. 5279. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
23-1240  
23-1391  
Resolution approving a partial vacation of the alley located between  
Maple Street and Weston Street.  
2024-01-007  
Resolution approving a Fourth Amendment to the Airport Fixed Base  
Operator’s Lease and Operating Agreement between TDM, Inc., D/B/A  
Colgan Air Services and the City of La Crosse.  
2024-01-008  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Financial Agreement for the Citywide Traffic Implementation utilizing the  
Signal and ITS Standalone Program to replace Pedestrian Signal heads at  
34 intersections (ID# 3700-10-60).  
23-1414  
2024-01-009  
Resolution creating and appropriating funds for Capital Improvement design  
for the Losey Boulevard HSIP projects.  
23-1444  
23-1445  
2024-01-010  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Financial Agreements for two Highway Safety Improvement Projects along  
Losey Boulevard (ID# 5991-07-80/81 & 5991-07-82/83).  
2024-01-011  
Resolution designating the month of May 2024, as "No Mow May".  
23-1470  
23-1492  
2024-01-012  
Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and  
classifications within the La Crosse Regional Airport  
2024-01-013  
Resolution amending the Declaration of Protective Covenants for the La  
Crosse International Business Park with respect to Lots 22, 23, & 24 at 2970  
Luoyang Ave.  
23-1494  
2024-01-014  
Resolution authorizing the City of La Crosse to submit an application to  
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for the Idle Sites  
Redevelopment (ISR) Grant Program for the West Channel at Barron Island  
development.  
23-1496  
24-0002  
2024-01-015  
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 (January).  
2024-01-016  
Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of GMX La Crosse Subdivision Plat  
to the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.  
24-0006  
2024-01-017  
Resolution approving a 3-year contract with Coulee Region Humane Society  
for animal impoundment.  
24-0040  
2024-01-018  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.