City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, September 12, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Roll Call  
12 -  
Present:  
Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Chris  
Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz,  
Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Moment of Silence  
Invocation  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Dickinson, to approve the  
Minutes of the August 8, 2024 special and regular meetings and the August 15,  
2024 special meeting. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of July.  
24-1209  
2024-09-001  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Notices and Discussions  
Council Member Trost acknowledged the work of the streets department for their sign  
work and the craft labor and dedication to their work. Council Member Sleznikow noted  
the September 19 citywide bike rodeo in Copeland Park and from September 30 to  
October 5 is The Week without Driving. Council Member Janssen noted that the  
School District has reached out to neighborhood organizations for the referendum  
presentations and encouraged attendance. Mayor Reynolds acknowledged Police, Fire,  
Public Works, La Crosse Center, and the Airport for the preparation and facilitation of  
the visit by Gwen Walz on Tuesday and other recent high-profile visits. Mayor  
Reynolds also noted Oktoberfest is approaching and thanked staff for the many hours  
they will be working, particularly the Police.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2024 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in September  
2024.  
24-1201  
2024-09-002  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Police and Fire Commission: Bruce Jentz. Housing Authority: Pete Sayner.  
24-1202  
Building & Housing Appeals Board: Erik Dahl.  
2024-09-003  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Mindel, that the Appointments  
be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, to Suspend Council  
Rule XV for items 24-1178 and 24-1186. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BID/QUOTE RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Poellinger Electric, Inc. in  
24-1076  
the amount of $69,846.00 for the Pettibone Park Lighting project.  
2024-09-004  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the 2024 Carroll Park Improvements Re-Bid.  
24-1045  
2024-09-005  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Schwarz, that the Report of Bids  
be REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids for the 2024 Badger-Hickey Park Shelter project.  
24-1140  
2024-09-006  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Janssen, that the Report of Bids  
be REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution Denying Application of Sughra Group of Companies LLC dba  
24-0956  
Sushi Pirate for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor license at 212 Main  
St. for the 2024-2025 license period and appeal of denial by the Police  
Department.  
(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats.  
sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the Committees  
and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
2024-09-007  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
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 & Public/Semi-Public District to the Multiple Dwelling District,  
allowing for the construction of multi-family residential townhomes at 918,  
920, 922, 928, 934, and 940 Division Street.  
24-1105  
ORD. 5304. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kahlow  
No:  
Resolution approving allocation of funds related to cleanup of areas in La  
Crosse wetland areas and contracted security related to public spaces.  
24-1150  
2024-09-008  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
DIVIDED to separate the cleanup funding from the security funding (see 24-1252  
and 24-1253). The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann  
5 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel  
Yes:  
No:  
Resolution approving allocation of funds related to cleanup of areas in La  
Crosse wetland areas.  
24-1252  
2024-09-009  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution  
allocating clean-up funds not to exceed $75,000 be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Resolution approving allocation of funds related to contracted security related  
to public spaces.  
24-1253  
2024-09-010  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution  
allocating security funds not to exceed $195,000 be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Happel, Neumann  
3 - Kiel, Schwarz, Trost  
No:  
Resolution appropriating additional funds to the Pump House Regional Arts  
Center in connection with recent expansion and upgrade of the restroom  
facilities.  
24-1151  
2024-09-011  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Goggin, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
5 - Dickinson, Janssen, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Kahlow, 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 Residence  
District to the Single Family Residence District, allowing for the parcel at 1202  
Bennett Street to be combined with the adjacent parcel to the west.  
24-1085  
ORD. 5305. 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  
Public/Semi-Public District to the Planned Development District - General,  
allowing for the construction of residential rental units along with a community  
service space at 510 9th Street S.  
24-1089  
ORD. 5306. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - All of Outlot 7 of River Point  
District and part of Government Lot 1 located in the Northwest 1/4 of the  
Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 16 North, Range 7 West, in the City of La  
Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin and request for right-of-way  
dedication.  
24-1061  
24-1106  
2024-09-012  
Resolution approving Application of La Crosse County (dba Hillview Health  
Care Center) for a Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Community Living  
Arrangement at 3501, 3503, 3505, 3507, 3509 Park Lane Dr. & 2851 33rd St.  
S.  
2024-09-013  
Resolution approving Application of Householder Taverns LLC dba Bennett  
O'Riley's South La Crosse for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License for a  
special event at 4329 Mormon Coulee Road on October 4 & 5, 2024.  
24-1110  
24-1111  
24-1124  
24-1125  
2024-09-014  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2024-2025  
(September).  
2024-09-015  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Financial Agreement for the Reconstruction of Green Bay Street from 9th  
Street South to 14th Street South (Project I.D. #5991-07-84/85).  
2024-09-016  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign State/Municipal  
Agreement for the Citywide Traffic Implementation utilizing the Signal and ITS  
Standalone Program (Project I.D.s #3700-10-64).  
2024-09-017  
Resolution adopting the La Crosse 2024 Housing Study.  
24-1136  
24-1138  
2024-09-018  
Resolution approving an agreement between Wisconsin Municipal Mutual  
Insurance Company (WMMIC) and the City of La Crosse for workers  
compensation self-insurance program claim services.  
2024-09-019  
Resolution approving a Short Notice Paramedic Transport Pay Memorandum  
of Understanding (MOU) between the City of La Crosse and the International  
Association of Firefighters, Local #127.  
24-1152  
2024-09-020  
Resolution approving water and sewer connection agreement for property  
located at 1612 Nakomis Avenue.  
24-1178  
24-1186  
2024-09-021  
Resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of  
borrowing through the State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund  
for Hagar and Pammel Creek Lift Station projects.  
2024-09-022  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED  
Financial Statements with Independent Auditors Report as of December 31,  
2023.  
24-1091  
2024-09-023  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.