City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, March 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  
13 -  
Present:  
Andrea Richmond, Scott Neumeister, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow,  
Justice Weaver, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris  
Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz, Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark  
Neumann  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Bishop Felix Malpica, from Evangelical Lutheran Church, provided invocation.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow to APPROVE minutes  
of February 10 and February 22, 2022; the motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
22-0366  
Financial Report from the Interim Director of Finance for the month of  
January 2022.  
2022-03-001  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Weaver, 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  
Mayor Reynolds spoke on the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI)  
meetings that he has been a part of this week; the main part of the discussions has  
been the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that was signed into law earlier  
this year. As part of the City's membership, we are being offered free lobbying and  
guidance services in relation to grant processes associated with the IIJA. Mayor  
Reynolds added that Congressman Ron Kind was recognized for his service by the  
MRCTI.  
Mayor Reynolds also noted that this week was the kick-off of the second Amtrak line  
to run through La Crosse as part of the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Intercity  
Passenger Rail Project.  
Mayor Reynolds announced that the next Council meeting will be moved back to the  
Council Chambers as the remodel has come to a close.  
Lastly, Mayor Reynolds announced that the Ukrainian flag had been delivered and is  
now flying above City hall in support of the Ukrainian people.  
ADA Transition Plan Status Update  
22-0368  
No action taken; status update only.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2021/2022 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in  
22-0362  
March 2022.  
2022-03-002  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
APPROVED. 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  
Aviation Board: Tonya Townsell. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee:  
22-0360  
Randi Pueschner. Ethics Board: Don Campbell.  
2022-03-003  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen, 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 Sleznikow, seconded by Weaver to SUSPEND Council  
Rule VIII for items 22-0109 and 22-0367; the motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. for  
the 2022 Concrete Alley Paving in the amount of $42,136.85.  
22-0217  
22-0218  
22-0220  
2022-03-004  
A motion was made by Janssen, 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  
Report of Bids & Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. for  
the Miscellaneous Sewer Repairs Project in the amount of $286,835.40.  
2022-03-005  
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 and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc.  
for the 2022 Water Utility Sidewalk Replacement Project in the amount of  
$83,314.50.  
2022-03-006  
A motion was made by Janssen, 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 and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc.  
for the 2022 Sewer Utility Sidewalk Replacement Project in the amount of  
$47,467.40.  
22-0221  
2022-03-007  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Weaver, 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 and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc.  
for the Citywide Miscellaneous Curb Ramp & Sidewalk Replacement Project  
in the amount of $101,440.00.  
22-0222  
2022-03-008  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Weaver, 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  
ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
Resolution approving funding for Measurement and Verification Services for  
22-0191  
Johnson Controls Performance Contract.  
2022-03-009  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Weaver, 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  
Amended Resolution approving an allocation of funding to extend the  
temporary winter shelter operations at Econo Lodge.  
22-0367  
2022-03-010  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Mindel to ADOPT.  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Neumeister to AMEND by  
changing the funding to April only; the motion carried on a vote of 11-2 (No -  
Janssen, Sleznikow).  
The motion to ADOPT AS AMENDED carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Weaver, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
3 - Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow  
No:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Amended Resolution Approving Dispute of special charge to property for  
22-0109  
failing to shovel snow. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed  
session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision and Wis. Stats. sec  
19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. Following any closed session, the Committees  
and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
2022-03-011  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Janssen to CONVENE in closed  
session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision and  
Wis. Stats. sec 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel; the motion carried  
unanimously by roll call vote.  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Janssen to RECONVENE in open  
session; the motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
A motion was made by Neumeister, seconded by Mindel to AMEND changing  
reversing to waiving in regard to the fee; the motion carried 9-4 (No -  
Neumann, Kahlow, Janssen, Trost).  
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Neumeister, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED AS AMENDED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Happel  
4 - Janssen, Kahlow, Trost, Neumann  
No:  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Multiple Dwelling  
District - Heavy Industrial District allowing for the same zoning across the  
whole parcel for future improvement and use at 2500 County Road SS.  
22-0181  
2022-03-012  
On recommendation to ADOPT; the motion failed by the following vote:  
13 -  
No:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, 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 transferring certain property from the Community  
Business District, Commercial District, and Special Multiple Dwelling District  
to the Public and Semi-Public District allowing for consistent zoning across all  
parcels at 712 La Crosse St, 320, 314, 310 and 308 8th St N, 624 Vine St,  
and 232 6th St N.  
22-0201  
Ord. 5212. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Weaver, Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
4 - Kahlow, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
2 - Sleznikow, Kiel  
Abstain:  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED  
Resolution prohibiting the designation of campground for Houska Park as a  
22-0280  
campground for unsheltered persons.  
2022-03-013  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be NOT  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Woodard  
No:  
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
21-1689  
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.  
Referred 30 days to April 2022 meetings.  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen, that the Ordinance be  
REFERRED for 30 days. The motion carried by the following vote:  
13 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Second Amended Resolution assigning development of projects and  
22-0259  
programs for American Rescue Plan Act funds to City committees.  
2022-03-014  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Kahlow to AMEND AS  
PROPOSED (delete "be granted jurisdiction to approve" and add "review and  
provide guidance" and Council weighs in on decisions); the motion carried on  
a vote of 9-4 (No - Neumann, Happel, Janssen, Trost).  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Neumann  
1 - Happel  
No:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Mindel to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda; the motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-393(a) of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse eliminating off-street parking requirements for  
non-residential uses in commercial zoning districts.  
22-0045  
Ord. 5211. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to annex a parcel of land from the Town of Shelby to the City  
of La Crosse (2602 Shelby Road - Konichek).  
22-0130  
Ord. 5210. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
21-1642  
22-0068  
Resolution approving a partial vacation of street known as Oakland St.  
2022-03-015  
Amended Resolution vacating the existing sanitary sewer easement and  
re-establishing a new sanitary sewer easement for property near Valley View  
Mall.  
2022-03-016  
Resolution designating Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. as the concessionaire for  
the La Crosse Center along with authorization for "Class B" intoxicating Liquor  
Permit.  
22-0178  
2022-03-017  
Resolution reallocating available funds for streetscaping project near 10th  
Street and Cass Street Neighborhood.  
22-0180  
22-0193  
22-0208  
22-0212  
2022-03-018  
Resolution creating position of Lead Operations Specialist in the Utilities  
Department.  
2022-03-019  
Resolution approving amendment to the Declaration of Protective Covenants  
for the International Business Park with respect to Lot 4.  
2022-03-020  
Resolution authorizing public improvement and levying special assessment  
against benefited property in La Crosse, WI for Sanitary and Water in the  
2000 block of Hyde Avenue.  
2022-03-021  
Resolution approving Investment Services agreement for the period of April 1,  
2022 through March 31, 2023.  
22-0235  
22-0243  
2022-03-022  
Resolution approving additional Storm Water Utility funds for the construction  
engineering and management of a U.S. Department of Commerce-Economic  
Development Administration Disaster Recovery Program Disaster  
Supplemental Program grant funded lift station project.  
2022-03-023  
Resolution Approving the Issuance of Not to Exceed $4,000,000 Interim  
Redevelopment Revenue Bond, Series 2022 by the Redevelopment Authority,  
and Approving a Contribution and Cooperation Agreement in Connection  
Therewith.  
22-0244  
2022-03-024  
Resolution approving update to pay table for the position of Airport Operations  
Coordinator for the La Crosse Regional Airport.  
22-0255  
22-0266  
2022-03-025  
Resolution requesting waiver of City requirement for a subdivision plat and  
allowance of the substitution of a Certified Survey Map (CSM) in its place at  
2415 State Road.  
2022-03-026  
Resolution appropriating funds for bottled water for Town of Campbell  
residents negatively impacted by PFAS in drinking water.  
22-0269  
22-0270  
2022-03-027  
Resolution appropriating funds for professional services agreement with  
Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center for the Johnson Street Pedestrian  
Lighting project.  
2022-03-028  
Resolution approving Application of A&S Foster LLC dba Bottoms Up for an  
Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege Permit for special  
event at 500 Copeland Avenue on June 11, 2022.  
22-0274  
2022-03-029  
Second Amended Resolution approving easements with Birdd Land  
Investments, Inc. for property located near the International Business Park.  
22-0277  
22-0278  
22-0279  
2022-03-030  
Resolution approving emergency purchase of air handling units for the public  
safety radio system.  
2022-03-031  
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  
(March).  
2022-03-032  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED  
Resolution declaring certain property located at Nakomis Avenue (parcel  
21-1259  
#17-10675-165) as surplus property.  
2022-03-033  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ACCEPTED AND FILED  
Petition for Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval pursuant to Sec.  
22-0129  
66.0217(2), Wis. Stats. of land from the Town of Shelby to the City of La  
Crosse - 2602 Shelby Road (Konichek).  
2022-03-034  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.