City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, February 10, 2022  
6:00 PM  
Southside Neighborhood Center, 1300 6th St S  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Mayor Reynolds called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
Roll Call  
12 -  
Present:  
Andrea Richmond, Scott Neumeister, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow,  
Justice Weaver, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca  
Schwarz, Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
1 - Mackenzie Mindel  
Absent:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Roll Call  
Mindel arrived after the Pledge of Allegiance.  
Invocation  
Moment of silence.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow to APPROVE minutes  
of January 13, 2022; the motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Interim Director of Finance for the month of  
November 2021.  
22-0197  
2022-02-001  
A motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Mindel, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Notices and Discussions  
Trost wanted to acknowledge the difficulties that black-owned businesses experience  
in La Crosse, and she wanted to thank them for their innovation and hard work.  
Mayor Reynolds thanked Governor Evers for his stop in La Crosse to announce his  
awards for the Equitable Recovery Grants, of which, our local YWCA, Coulee Cap, and  
The Vang Council were recipients.  
Discussion and update on Senior Programming. (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.)  
22-0202  
Parks Director Jay Odegaard and Kerry Gloede presented on the changes that have  
been made in the senior centers in La Crosse.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Richmond, to Convene in Closed  
Session; the motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
Unanimous consent to Reconvene in Open Session.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2021/2022 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in  
22-0196  
February 2022.  
2022-02-002  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
City Plan Commission: Nabamita Dutta. Ethics Board: Matthew Bersagel  
22-0194  
Braley. Human Rights Commission: Kristin Lettner.  
2022-02-003  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Neumeister, that the  
Appointment be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Sleznikow to SUSPEND  
Council Rule VIII for items 22-0150, 22-0151, 22-0187, and 22-0195; the motion  
carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Poellinger Electric, Inc. for  
the 10th & Cass Lighting Addition Project in the amount of $55,856.44.  
22-0010  
Withdrawn - duplicate of file 22-0069.  
Report of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Americon for the Weigent  
Park Shelter Project Re-Bid in the amount of $576,000.00.  
22-0064  
2022-02-004  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Kiel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Poellinger Electric, Inc. for  
the 10th & Cass Lighting Addition Project in the amount of $55,856.44.  
22-0069  
2022-02-005  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Poellinger Electric, Inc. for  
the 2022 Pedestrian Lighting (Gillette St & Onalaska Ave) Project in the  
amount of $547,650.68.  
22-0070  
2022-02-006  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Neumeister, that the  
Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. for  
the Green Bay Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Replacement Project in the amount  
of $48,085.00.  
22-0071  
2022-02-007  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Schwarz, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the Historic U.S. Fish Control Lab Building Rehabilitation  
Project - Phase 2 Re-Bid.  
22-0073  
2022-02-008  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, that the Report of Bids  
be REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution approving the comprehensive plan writing contract with GRAEF.  
22-0187  
2022-02-009  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Resolution authorizing the appointment of Brian Nowicki as interim Director of  
Finance/Treasurer.  
22-0195  
2022-02-010  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution authorizing 2022 Action Plan and funding allocation in connection  
22-0037  
with CDBG and HOME programs.  
2022-02-011  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Schwarz  
Recuse:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Weaver to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to annex a parcel of land from the Town of Medary to the  
City of La Crosse (Meyer - Sunset Court).  
22-0019  
Ord. 5209. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
21-1697  
Resolution approving the partial alley vacation on 9th Street between  
Main Street and King Street.  
2022-02-012  
Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - Part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey  
Map Volume 2 Page 92 Document #933278. Located in Government Lots 5  
and 6, Section 21, T16N, R7W, Town of Medary and the City of La Crosse, La  
Crosse County, Wisconsin.  
21-1736  
2022-02-013  
Resolution authorizing the La Crosse Regional Airport to accept Federal funds  
under a Concessions Rent Relief Airport Rescue Grant.  
22-0058  
22-0067  
22-0074  
2022-02-014  
Resolution reallocating 2022 Capital Equipment Budget fund for equipment at  
Forest Hills Golf Course.  
2022-02-015  
Resolution adopting the City of La Crosse Emergency Operations Plan.  
2022-02-016  
Resolution declaring certain property located at 717 Wall Street (parcel  
#17-10006-90) as surplus property.  
22-0082  
22-0088  
2022-02-017  
Resolution authorizing public improvement and levying special assessment  
against benefited property in La Crosse, WI for Sanitary Sewer Main and  
Laterals 1800 block of Denton Street.  
2022-02-018  
Amended Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of up to $68,755,000  
aggregate principal amount of Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series  
2022, of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, providing  
details and covenants with respect thereto, prescribing the form of bond, and  
providing for the payment of said bonds.  
22-0093  
22-0095  
2022-02-019  
Resolution appropriating funds for the La Crosse River Marsh Lead  
Contamination Project. (Note: The Committee and/or Common Council may  
convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(e) to consider the  
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever  
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Following any closed  
session, the Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
2022-02-020  
Resolution approving Deed Restrictions for properties with garages previously  
built below the floodplain on the north side of La Crosse, which violate the  
current floodplain standards.  
22-0096  
22-0126  
2022-02-021  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2021-2022  
(February).  
2022-02-022  
Resolution approving Application for State Trust Fund Loan for the purpose of  
financing neighborhood improvement projects ($650,000.00).  
22-0150  
22-0151  
2022-02-023  
Resolution approving Application for State Trust Fund Loan for the purpose of  
financing floodplain and energy efficiency projects ($470,200.00).  
2022-02-024  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Traditional  
Neighborhood Development District - Specific to the Traditional Neighborhood  
Development District - Specific allowing for the conversion of first floor  
retail/commercial area to four residential units at 703 Farnam St.  
21-1689  
Referred for 30 days to March 2022 meetings.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ACCEPTED AND FILED  
Petition for Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval pursuant to Sec.  
22-0018  
66.0217(2), Wis. Stats. of land from the Town of Medary to the City of La  
Crosse (1.02 Acres of land off of Sunset Court - Meyer property).  
2022-02-025  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.