City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final-revised  
Common Council  
Thursday, August 8, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, First Floor  
Draft until approved by Council on 9/12/2024.  
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 Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, to APPROVE minutes  
of July 11, 2024. The motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of June.  
24-1094  
2024-08-001  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Neumann, 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  
Mayor Reynolds noted the thirteen National Night Out block parties in the City and  
thanked the volunteers, sponsors, and the Police and Fire Department staff that were  
involved in the events. Mayor Reynolds also noted the recent opening of the new fire  
station #4, and thanked the Clerk's office staff and election workers for their work in  
providing access to the public for in-person absentee voting. Council Member  
Dickinson noted the Trinity Lutheran Church block party happening on Monday, August  
12.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2024 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in August  
2024.  
24-1093  
2024-08-002  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Mindel, 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  
Economic & Community Development Commission; Mary Rohrer. Municipal  
24-1095  
Transit Utility Board: Gary Padesky. Committee for Citizens with Disabilities:  
Tina Pohlman. Aviation Board: Tonya Townsell. Heritage Preservation  
Commission: Ellie McLoone.  
2024-08-003  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Schwarz, 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 24-1026, 24-1037, 24-1056, and 24-1075. The motion  
carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BID/QUOTE RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the 2024 Citywide Traffic Signal Interconnect project.  
24-1044  
2024-08-004  
A motion was made by Janssen, 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  
ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution prohibiting camping on City properties.  
24-1037  
2024-08-005  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Dickinson, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
1 - Mindel  
Abstain:  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to repeal and recreate Sec. 32-5 of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding camping on City-owned  
property.  
24-1056  
ORD. 5303. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Woodard, that the Ordinance be  
AMENDED to ban camping on all city owned property (Happel/Neumann  
amendment). The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
5 - Dickinson, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
5 - Dickinson, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
Resolution removing parcel from “no camping” designation.  
24-1075  
2024-08-006  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution be  
NOT ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution be  
REFERRED 30 days. The motion failed by the following vote:  
3 - Kiel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
9 -  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Happel, Neumann  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Goggin, to OPEN public  
hearing. The motion carried unanimously.  
The following spoke: Jennifer Steele, Dennis Smalley, and Bill Harnden.  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Mindel, to CLOSE public hearing.  
The motion carried unanimously.  
The motion to NOT ADOPT carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard,  
Happel, Neumann  
2 - Kiel, Schwarz  
1 - Trost  
No:  
Non-Voting:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Amended Resolution approving the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program  
24-0744  
Budget.  
2024-08-007  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED to remove Item 896 and move it to 2026 (Pine Street Corridor for  
$75,000). The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be  
AMENDED to move Northside Pool to 2026 ($900,000). The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann  
5 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel  
Yes:  
No:  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kahlow  
Resolution approving Request of CouleeCap, Inc. to allow re-filing of rezoning  
petition for 212 11th St. S. due to substantial change in circumstances.  
24-0950  
2024-08-008  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Dickinson, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann  
5 - Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Woodard, Happel  
Yes:  
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 Washburn  
Residential Neighborhood District to the Traditional Neighborhood District -  
Specific allowing for continued use of the property as a professional office  
space at 212 11th Street South.  
24-0951  
Referred to the November 2024 meetings.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED.  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, that the Ordinance be  
REFERRED 60 days.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Goggin, to change from 60 days  
to 90 days.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Dickinson, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, that the Ordinance be  
REFERRED for 90 days. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 - Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Dickinson, Kiel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
Resolution authorizing 2024 Action Plan and funding allocation in connection  
with CDBG and HOME programs.  
24-1026  
2024-08-009  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Sleznikow, 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  
Abstain:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Dickinson, to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution and report of the Board of Public Works on the costs of operating  
and maintaining the parking system in downtown La Crosse.  
24-0904  
24-0957  
24-0991  
2024-08-010  
Resolution adopting the City of La Crosse's 2024 Bicycle and Pedestrian  
Master Plan.  
2024-08-011  
Resolution authorizing the City of La Crosse to enter into a Client Agreement  
with Studio GWA for the preparation of the Downtown La Crosse River Area  
Inventory and Redevelopment Plan.  
2024-08-012  
Resolution allocating funds for Title VI and Community Participation Plans  
24-0993  
24-1006  
2024-08-013  
Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and  
classifications for the Streets department.  
2024-08-014  
Amended Resolution approving an appropriation of the City’s ARPA monies to  
go to the North La Crosse Business Association (NLBA).  
24-1010  
24-1014  
24-1016  
24-1028  
2024-08-015  
Resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of La  
Crosse and the La Crosse Professional Police Non-Supervisors Association.  
2024-08-016  
Resolution declaring certain property at 626 Monitor St. (parcel #17-10294-31)  
as surplus property.  
2024-08-017  
Resolution approving additional Election Officials for 2024-2025.  
2024-08-018  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
Application of Sughra Group of Companies LLC dba Sushi Pirate for a  
24-0956  
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.)  
Referred 30 days to the September 2024 meetings.  
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  
and Commercial Districts to the Traditional Neighborhood District - General,  
allowing for the combination of parcels and construction of commercial and  
residential mixed-use buildings at 1822 State Road 16 and adjacent parcels at  
State Road 16.  
24-0977  
Referred 90 days to the November 2024 meetings.  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.