City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, October 10, 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  
Invocation  
Moment of silence.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, that the minutes of  
September 5 and 12, 2024 be APPROVED. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of August.  
24-1335  
2024-10-001  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Kiel, 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 President Kahlow invited all to attend the Burns Park Fall Celebration on  
0ctober 15. Council Member Schwarz invited all to the Indigenous People's Day  
celebration on October 14, taking place in Riverside Park and at the La Crosse  
Center. Council Member Woodard noted that he is holding a listening session on  
October 16 at the Southside Neighborhood Center. Council Member Goggin invited all  
to the swearing-in ceremony of new police officers on Monday October 14 at the Black  
River Beach Neighborhood Center. Mayor Reynolds noted that the next time the full  
Council convenes, the November Election will be completed, and he expressed thanks  
to the Clerk's office and all election workers that make sure that our elections are  
secure and dependable. Reynolds expressed his gratitude to the public works, police,  
and fire departments that put in many hours making Oktoberfest run smoothly and  
safely.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
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 Sleznikow, seconded by Neumann, that the Resolution  
be OVERRIDDEN.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Goggin, to OPEN public hearing.  
The motion carried 11-1 (No: Trost).  
The following spoke: Allison Krzych.  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Goggin, to CLOSE public  
hearing. The motion carried unanimously.  
The motion that the Resolution be OVERRIDDEN failed by the following vote:  
7 - Goggin, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
5 - Dickinson, Janssen, Kiel, Mindel, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
Resolution approving 2024 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in October  
2024.  
24-1334  
2024-10-002  
A motion was made by Dickinson, 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  
Human Rights Commission: Tashyra Jackson, Building and Housing Appeals  
Board: Edward Burgess, Room Tax Commission: Krista Schlicht.  
24-1332  
2024-10-003  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Mindel, that the Appointment  
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 Mindel, seconded by Kahlow, to SUSPEND Council  
Rule XV for items 24-1318 and 24-1344. The motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BID/QUOTE RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for Pammel Creek Repairs Phase 1 project.  
24-1269  
2024-10-004  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Dickinson, 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  
ITEM WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution allocating and re-appropriating funds for Wastewater Treatment  
24-1344  
Plant upgrade for electric generation permitting.  
2024-10-005  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, 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  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to repeal and recreate Section 115-403 of the Code of  
24-1200  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to Traditional Neighborhood  
Development zoning.  
ORD. 5307. 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:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
2 - Goggin, Kahlow  
No:  
A CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 19 of Appendix A of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and  
responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties  
from the Office of the Mayor.  
24-1287  
Referred to the May 2025 meetings.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Neumann, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Kahlow, that the Ordinance be  
TABLED. The motion failed by the following vote:  
6 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
6 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Goggin, that the Ordinance be  
REFER to the May 2025 meetings. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Goggin, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Schwarz, Happel, Neumann  
5 - Dickinson, Janssen, Kiel, Mindel, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
Resolution allocating American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) to the 2024  
General Fund Operating Budget.  
24-1256  
2024-10-006  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Goggin  
No:  
Resolution to cancel, amend, reallocate, and/or move previously approved  
water utility past or future CIP projects/equipment.  
24-1210  
2024-10-007  
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  
Resolution to purchase vehicle for the Information Technology Department.  
24-1257  
2024-10-008  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Goggin, 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  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Kahlow, that the Consent  
Agenda be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to annex a parcel of land from the Town of Campbell to the  
City of La Crosse (1612 Nakomis Ave. - Schmidt).  
24-1182  
ORD. 5308. 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 Light Industrial  
District to the Heavy Industrial District, allowing for reconstruction of a  
warehouse at 1219 Travis St.  
24-1203  
ORD. 5309. 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 Local Business  
District to the Multiple Dwelling District, allowing for remodel of the current  
home into a roominghouse at 215 Copeland Ave.  
24-1207  
24-1174  
ORD. 5310. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - Located in Part of Government  
Lot 9 of Section 19, T16N, R7W, Town of Campbell, La Crosse County,  
Wisconsin (1626 Lakeshore Dr).  
2024-10-009  
Resolution approving additional Election Officials for 2024-2025.  
24-1190  
24-1208  
2024-10-010  
Resolution approving Application of Spencer Nickelatti for a Conditional Use  
Permit allowing for a roominghouse at 215 Copeland Ave.  
2024-10-011  
Resolution re-allocating existing funds on the Causeway Boulevard project,  
MISC-2023-048.  
24-1211  
24-1223  
24-1224  
24-1226  
2024-10-012  
Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and  
classifications for the Utilities department.  
2024-10-013  
Amended Resolution approving a reclassification within the table of positions  
and classifications for the Engineering Department.  
2024-10-014  
Resolution approving a Wisconsin Department of Transportation -  
Transportation Alternatives Program State/Municipal Grant Agreement to  
construct the Avon Street Greenway.  
2024-10-015  
Resolution approving a development agreement with RyKey Properties, LLC  
24-1234  
for "The Lofts" development located at Lot 8 in River Point District.  
(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.)  
2024-10-016  
Resolution approving the Inter-Agency Agreement to administer the Down  
Payment Assistance Program.  
24-1254  
24-1255  
2024-10-017  
Resolution approving use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to  
transition airport fire truck 2 from AFFF to F3 foam.  
2024-10-018  
Resolution authorizing the purchase of Two (2) 35-foot Hybrid Buses.  
24-1258  
24-1259  
24-1267  
2024-10-019  
Resolution authorizing the purchase of Two (2) 35-foot Clean Diesel Buses.  
2024-10-020  
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  
(October).  
2024-10-021  
Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement CAD/AVL System.  
24-1318  
2024-10-022  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ACCEPTED AND FILED  
Petition for Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval pursuant to Sec.  
24-1181  
66.0217(2), Wis. Stats. of land from the Town of Campbell to the City of La  
Crosse (1612 Nakomis Ave. - Schmidt).  
2024-10-023  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.