Minutes - Common Council

City Hall

City of La Crosse, Wisconsin

400 La Crosse Street

La Crosse, WI 54601

Meeting Minutes - Final

Common Council

Thursday, September 10, 2026

6:00 PM

Council Chambers

City Hall, First Floor

Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding

Roll Call

13 -

Present:

Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Olivia Stine,

Chris Kahlow, Gary Padesky, Mackenzie Mindel, Aron Newberry, Jennifer

Trost, Crystal Bedford, Lisa Weston, Rosanne Northwood

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Kahlow, to APPROVE the minutes

of August 13, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.

Reports

Financial Report from the Deputy Director of Finance for the Month of July.

26-0951

2026-09-001

A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Northwood, that the Report be

RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

Notices and Discussions

Mayor Washington-Spivey noted the 2026 Oktoberfest Burgermeister buttons given to

the Council Members, which has a special nod to Hanau, Germany, as he was born

there while is father was serving in the US Military. Council Member Weston gave a

shout-out to Police and Planning departments regarding E-bike messaging. Council

Member Trost acknowledged the brave and hard work of the Library Board and staff

regarding decisions that have had to be made over the last three years. Council

President Dickinson gave a thank-you to the Council Members for attendance at the

many meetings over the last week and expressed appreciation for the progress on the

Pathways Home project. She also expressed gratitude to Building Inspector Andy

Burzinski. Council Member Goggin gave a thank-you to those that were involved in

planning for the Labor Day Parade and event at Logger field. Council Member Mindel

noted that she was able to attend the Women's Fund luncheon and noted that 9/11 is

a Remembrance Day and gave thanks service workers. Council Member Bedford gave

a thank-you to the many community organizations for their back-to-school events; she

noted the Week Without Driving event with a September 23rd kick-off and reminded

folks of voting in the November election and invited all to try out the ExpressVote

ballot marking devices. Council Member Northwood thanked the 7-Rivers LGBTQ

Connection, partners and allies that celebrated Pride over the weekend. Council

member Padesky gave his compliments to the Mayor on his 2026 Burgermeister pin.

Mayor Washington-Spivey also noted that he was able to attend the recent Honors

Flight; he also noted the 9/11 remembrance happening at 7:40 a.m. at City Hall, and

also noted the September 19th Hmong New Year and that Steppin' Out In Pink is

happening on September 12.

COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS

Resolution approving 2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in September

2026.

26-0950

2026-09-002

A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Stine, that the Resolution be

ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR

Heritage Preservation Commission: Lisa Weston.

26-0954

2026-09-003

A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Northwood, that the Appointment be

CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:

12 -

Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Northwood

1 - Weston

Abstain:

SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

(2/3 Vote Required)

A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Padesky, to SUSPEND COUNCIL

RULE XV for 26-0825, 26-0936, and 26-0959. The motion carried unanimously.

REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to A-1 Excavating, LLC in

the amount of $101,995.00 for Sunset Ln Sanitary Sewer project.

26-0673

2026-09-004

A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be

ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

13 -

Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in

the amount of $766,662.00 for the Civic Center Park project.

26-0730

2026-09-005

A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be

ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

12 -

Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

1 - Trost

Abstain:

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in

the amount of $89,113 for the Placement of Accessible Water Bubblers

project.

26-0845

2026-09-006

A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Bedford, that the Resolution be

ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

13 -

Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION

A CHARTER ORDINANCE to amend various sections of the Charter of the

26-0894

Municipal Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding the

appointment of various department heads.

A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Bedford, that the Charter Ordinance

be REFERRED 30 days to the October meetings. The motion carried by the

following vote:

13 -

Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

Resolution denying the Application of TAC Citgo Inc. dba Citgo on State for a

"Class A" Liquor license and Class "A" Beer license at 1914 State Rd. (Note:

The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat.

19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following such closed session, the Committees

and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)

26-0780

2026-09-007

A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution denying

the application be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

13 -

Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

Complaint in the matter of City of La Crosse vs. Bennett O'Riley's LLC dba

Bennett O'Riley's with Notice of Intent for Revocation or Suspension of

Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor License for the premise address 213

3rd St. S., La Crosse, Wisconsin.

26-0879

(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.

Stat. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following such closed session, the

Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)

2026-09-008

A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Findings &

Recommendation be ADOPTED.

A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be

AMENDED to change start date of suspension to 9/28/2026. The motion carried

by the following vote:

9 -

Yes:

Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Bedford, Weston,

Northwood

4 - Dickinson, Janssen, Mindel, Trost

No:

A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Findings &

Recommendation be ADOPTED AS AMENDED (10-day suspension beginning on

9/28/2026). The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Goggin, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

5 - Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Mindel, Trost

Yes:

No:

Complaint in the matter of City of La Crosse vs. Moonshine on Vine LLC dba

Del's Bar with Notice of Intent for Revocation or Suspension of Combination

"Class B" Beer and Liquor License for the premise address 229 3rd St. N., La

Crosse, Wisconsin.

26-0880

(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.

Stat. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following such closed session, the

Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)

2026-09-009

A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson that the Findings &

Recommendation be ADOPTED.

A motion was made by Bedford, seconded by Padesky, that the

Recommendation be AMENDED to change the start date of the suspension to

9/28/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Goggin, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

5 - Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Mindel, Trost

Yes:

No:

A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Dickinson, that the Findings &

Recommendation be ADOPTED AS AMENDED (10-day suspension beginning on

9/28/2026). The motion carried on the following vote:

8 - Goggin, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

5 - Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Mindel, Trost

Yes:

No:

Amended Resolution approving Concession Agreement with La Crosse

Concession Services, Inc. for the La Crosse Center. (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.)

26-0959

2026-09-010

A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Weston, that the Resolution be

ADOPTED (amended resolution with corrected corporation name). The motion

carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED

Amended Resolution appropriating additional funds from Tax Incremental

26-0871

District (TID) No. 17 to the Civic Center Park Project, CIP #778.

2026-09-011

A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Weston, that the Resolution be

ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

11 -

Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry,

Bedford, Weston, Northwood

1 - Janssen

1 - Trost

No:

Abstain:

Resolution creating and re-allocating existing, unspent funds for new Capital

Improvement project for the extension of sanitary sewer service to three City

of La Crosse parcels that cannot currently reach Sanitary Sewer

infrastructure per Municipal Code on the West side of Sunset Ln.

26-0892

2026-09-012

A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be

ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

13 -

Yes:

Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $13,805,000 aggregate

principal amount of General Obligation Promissory Notes of the City of La

Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of completing certain

capital projects in and for the City and purchasing certain equipment for the

City, prescribing details of said notes and the form of note, authorizing the

award of said notes to the purchaser therefore, levying taxes, and related

matters.

26-0901

2026-09-013

A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be

ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

12 -

Yes:

Dickinson, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,

Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

1 - Goggin

No:

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Bedford, seconded by Northwood, that the Consent

Agenda be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.

ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 18-64(b) of the Code of Ordinances of the

City of La Crosse regarding the Adoption of regulations of Wisconsin

Administrative Code and National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention

Code.

26-0821

26-0833

ORD. 5385. 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 Local Business

District to the Single Family Residential District, allowing for the property to be

converted to a residential unit with a garage and workshop on the first floor of

the building at 616 Saint Cloud St.

ORD. 5386. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.

Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,

and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2026-2027

(September).

26-0788

26-0799

2026-09-014

Resolution approving Certified Survey Map for property located at 1325 Saint

Andrew St. in the City of La Crosse (Tax Parcel 17-10289-040) owned by

Stizo Development LLC and request for dedication of right-of-way and waiver

of platting requirements.

2026-09-015

Resolution approving an amendment to the development agreement for The

Driftless Apartments and Townhomes.

26-0824

(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.)

2026-09-016

Resolution approving a development agreement with Copper Rocks 1, LLC,

Copper Rocks 2, LLC, Copper Rocks 3, LLC and Copper Rocks 4, LLC for a

mixed-use development at 2415 State Road.

26-0825

(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.)

2026-09-017

Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding fees relating to fire

prevention.

26-0841

2026-09-018

Resolution approving a change in project scope for the La Crosse Center

basketball floor project.

26-0859

26-0866

26-0869

2026-09-019

Resolution approving amendment to Stipulation regarding Alcohol License for

Odd Fellows Temple, LLC d/b/a/ Ruthie’s.

2026-09-020

Resolution authorizing the termination of the lease between the City and La

Crosse and Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-Badgerland Council, Inc. for 2710

Quarry Road and authorizing the acquisition of the building.

2026-09-021

Resolution awarding a three (3) year contract to Kone in the amount of

$434,164.24 for preventive maintenance service for all City escalators and

elevators.

26-0886

2026-09-022

Amended Resolution re-allocating existing, unencumbered TIF #11 funds for

replacement of failing brick sidewalk in the 500 block of Main Street.

26-0893

26-0896

2026-09-023

Resolution re-allocating existing, unencumbered TIF #11 funds for additional

funding for the King Street Neighborhood Greenway, from Front Street to 3rd

Street South.

2026-09-024

Resolution authorizing increase in court costs for municipal citations.

26-0899

26-0900

2026-09-025

Resolution authorizing renewal for the Wisconsin Urban Search and Rescue

Emergency Response Services 2026-2028 agreement.

2026-09-026

Resolution authorizing the appointment of an interim Director of Finance

effective August 25, 2026.

26-0936

2026-09-027

ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED