City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, April 14, 2022  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
400 La Crosse Street  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Mayor Reynolds called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.  
Roll Call  
12 -  
Present:  
Andrea Richmond, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Justice Weaver, Chris  
Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz,  
Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
1 - Scott Neumeister  
Excused:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Moment of silence.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow to APPROVE minutes  
of March 10 and March 14, 2022; the motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Interim Director of Finance for the month of  
February 2022.  
22-0544  
2022-04-001  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Schwarz, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
Notices and Discussions  
Schwarz brought attention to the May 5th 5K Run/Walk honoring and bringing  
awareness to the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women movement.  
Happel noted the groundbreaking events for Mayo and the new City Fire Station.  
Mayor Reynolds recognized the departures of Bernie Lenz from the Utilities  
Department and Ken Gilliam from the Fire Department, and highlighted their  
contributions to the City.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Second Amended Resolution approving easements with Birdd Land  
22-0277  
Investments, Inc. for property located near the International Business Park.  
2022-03-030  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Richmond to RECONSIDER; the  
motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Richmond to AMEND AS  
PROPOSED; the motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Janssen seconded by Weaver, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
Resolution approving 2021/2022 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in April  
2022.  
22-0543  
2022-04-002  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Board of Park Commissioners: Robbie Young. Board of Zoning Appeals:  
22-0528  
Olena Bilous. Building and Housing Appeals Board: Matt Diehl. Bicycle and  
Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Nicolette Kvam. Library Board: Jessica Thill.  
Municipal Transit Utility Board: Jake Williams. Weed Commissioners: Steven  
Cash, Andrew Berzinski, James Woychik, Mike Suntken, Kelsey Hanson,  
David Reinhart, Jason Riley, Eddie Young, Sarah Rafajko, David Foster.  
2022-04-003  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Appointment  
be CONFIRMED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen to SUSPEND Council  
Rule VIII for files 22-0465, 22-0486, 22-0523, and 22-0502; the motion carried  
unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $133,873.25 for the 2022 Miscellaneous Curb and Gutter - City  
Pave Project.  
22-0476  
2022-04-004  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to All American Lumber, Inc.  
dba Americon in the amount of $403,150.00 for the Historic U.S. Fish Control  
Lab Building Rehabilitation Project - Phase 2 Re-Bid.  
22-0477  
2022-04-005  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Weaver, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to McCabe Construction in  
the amount of $314,777.00 for the Kramer St Reconstruction Project.  
22-0478  
22-0479  
22-0480  
2022-04-006  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Weaver, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. in  
the amount of $767,356.93 for the 2022 Curb & Gutter with Utilities project.  
2022-04-007  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Weaver, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in  
the amount of $596,639.02 for the 2022 Curb & Gutter Project.  
2022-04-008  
A motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
ITEM WITH NO RECOMMENDATION  
Second Amended Resolution in support of the people of Ukraine as they  
22-0502  
defend against Russia’s attack.  
2022-04-009  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Kahlow to AMEND AS  
PROPOSED (by adding Sleznikow amendment); the motion carried 7 - 4 (No -  
Richmond, Janssen, Weaver, Woodard; Abstain - Trost).  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow to AMEND to add that  
the Dubna flag will be flown in place of the Russian flag until military assault is  
completed; the motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
2 - Janssen, Woodard  
1 - Neumeister  
No:  
Excused:  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
22-0353  
the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Single Family  
Residence District - to the Traditional Neighborhood Development District -  
Specific allowing for two 4-unit townhouses and two 4-car garages at 1024,  
1034, and 1038 Denton Street.  
Ord. 5213. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Richmond, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
11 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz,  
Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Kahlow  
No:  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED  
22-0206  
Resolution approving the partial alley vacation between 11th Street and  
10th Street, Ferry Street and Division Street.  
2022-04-010  
On recommendation to refer for 30 days, the vote failed unanimously.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Weaver, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Second Amended Resolution designating the month of May 2022 as "No Mow  
22-0386  
May".  
2022-04-011  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Richmond to AMEND AS  
PROPOSED (Woodard amendment); the motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Mindel to AMEND further by  
adding "registered"; the motion carried 11 - 1 (No - Woodard).  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Schwarz,  
Trost, Neumann  
2 - Woodard, Happel  
1 - Neumeister  
No:  
Excused:  
Resolution proclaiming the fifth of May as Missing and Murdered Indigenous  
Women Day of Awareness.  
22-0400  
2022-04-012  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Weaver, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
1 - Neumeister  
Excused:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Kahlow to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda; the motion carried unanimously.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
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  
22-0361  
Ord. 5214. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Local Business  
District - to the Planned Development District - General allowing for mixed use  
redevelopment at 2415 State Road.  
Ord. 5215. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
Resolution appropriating Utility funds to advance order utility trucks in 2023  
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget.  
22-0192  
22-0236  
2022-04-013  
Resolution authorizing support of the City of La Crosse application for grant  
funding through the Department of Transportation - Transportation Alternative  
Program.  
2022-04-014  
Resolution approving Application of LAX Food Hall LLC for a Conditional Use  
Permit at 508 Jay St. allowing permission to apply for a Combination "Class  
B" Beer & Liquor license.  
22-0333  
2022-04-015  
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Sign the First Amendment  
to Easement Agreement for Pipe and HVAC at the Pine and Vine  
Condominium.  
22-0340  
22-0355  
22-0381  
2022-04-016  
Resolution approving Application of Studio Motif LLC for a Conditional Use  
Permit at 313 Pearl Street allowing for permission to apply for a Combination  
"Class B" Beer & Liquor license.  
2022-04-017  
Resolution approving Request for exception to Commercial Design Standards  
by Todd Page allowing for an exception to the requirement that no parking stall  
may be closer to the street than the building setback line or the building on the  
same parcel and an exception to the requirement that parking areas shall be  
separated from primary buildings by a landscaped buffer for a project at 2552  
Rose Street.  
2022-04-018  
22-0382  
Resolution authorizing the City of La Crosse to submit an application to  
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for the  
Community Development Investment (CDI) Grant program.  
2022-04-019  
Amended Resolution approving the Use and Facility Management Agreement  
of Green Island Ice Arena by River City Youth Hockey.  
22-0383  
22-0391  
22-0404  
2022-04-020  
Resolution to increase the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department  
vehicle fleet with an additional unit.  
2022-04-021  
Resolution approving a title change for lead janitor in the table of positions and  
classifications for the La Crosse Center.  
2022-04-022  
Resolution approving the 2037 La Crosse Regional Airport Master Plan.  
22-0409  
22-0410  
2022-04-023  
Amended Resolution approving additional funds for overhead door repairs at  
the Airport.  
2022-04-024  
Resolution approving hiring above Step 6 for the Deputy Director of the Airport  
position.  
22-0412  
22-0420  
2022-04-025  
Resolution declaring authorized representative to file applications for  
financial assistance from State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement  
Fund for La Crosse Street and South Avenue projects.  
2022-04-026  
Resolution approving the carryover of unexpended appropriations from the  
2021 Operating Budget to the 2022 Operating Budget and year end budget  
adjustments for department cost overruns.  
22-0426  
2022-04-027  
Amended Resolution creating Wards 27 and 28.  
22-0428  
22-0434  
2022-04-028  
Resolution confirming appointment of Matthew Gallager as Director of  
Engineering and Public Works.  
2022-04-029  
Resolution authorizing renewal for the Wisconsin Urban Search and  
Rescue Emergency Response Services 2022-2024 agreement.  
22-0435  
22-0436  
22-0442  
2022-04-030  
Resolution authorizing the reallocation of 2021 Capital Equipment Budget  
funds for a “Fire Safety Trailer."  
2022-04-031  
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  
(April).  
2022-04-032  
Resolution approving wage step 9 for the finalist for the position of Industrial &  
Operations Specialist.  
22-0465  
22-0486  
2022-04-033  
Resolution approving the wage adjustment for Interim Fire Chief.  
2022-04-034  
22-0520  
22-0523  
Amended Resolution creating and appropriating funds for Capital  
Improvement Projects in the 400 block of Market Street and 1100 block  
of Gohres Street.  
2022-04-035  
Amended Resolution approving three-month extension of the Animal Control  
Agreement.  
2022-04-036  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED  
La Crosse Fire Department 2021 Annual Community Report.  
22-0242  
2022-04-037  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.