City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, June 9, 2022  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
400 La Crosse Street  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Presiding  
Mayor Reynolds called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
Roll Call  
10 -  
Present:  
Andrea Richmond, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Chris Kahlow, Mac Kiel,  
Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard, Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark  
Neumann  
3 - Scott Neumeister, Justice Weaver, Rebecca Schwarz  
Excused:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Pastor Jacob Eichers, of Faith Lutheran Church, offered invocation.  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow to APPROVE minutes  
of May 12, 2022; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Interim Director of Finance for the Month of April  
2022.  
22-0781  
2022-06-001  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen, that the Report be  
ACCEPTED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
3 - Neumeister, Weaver, Schwarz  
Excused:  
Notices and Discussions  
Mayor Reynolds wanted to bring attention to the two electric busses that are being  
added to the fleet and will be on the street on Monday. He wanted to thank the council  
members, MTU staff, and Mayor Kabat, who originally were involved with creating the  
plan five years ago.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
Resolution approving 2022 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in June 2022.  
22-0780  
2022-06-002  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
3 - Neumeister, Weaver, Schwarz  
Excused:  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
City of La Crosse Arts Board: Grant Mathu. Housing Authority: Kristina  
22-0779  
Bechtel. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Steven Nicolai and Robert  
McDonnell.  
2022-06-003  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Woodard, that the  
Appointments be CONFIRMED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard, Trost,  
Happel, Neumann  
3 - Neumeister, Weaver, Schwarz  
Excused:  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow to SUSPEND Council  
Rule VIII for items 22-0724, 22-0748, 22-0749, 22-0750, 22-0751, 22-0752, 22-0753,  
and 22-0754; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Resolution declaring a climate emergency, committing to policies opposing  
22-0427  
fossil fuel expansion and accelerating the clean energy transition, and  
endorsing the call for a global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.  
A motion was made by Trost,seconded by Mindel to ADOPT.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Richmond, that the Resolution  
be REFERRED to the Climate Action Plan Steering Committee. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
7 - Richmond, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kiel, Mindel, Happel, Neumann  
2 - Kahlow, Trost  
Yes:  
No:  
3 - Neumeister, Weaver, Schwarz  
1 - Woodard  
Excused:  
Abstain:  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to create Sec. 32-191 of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse prohibiting Conversion Therapy. (Note:  
The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat.  
19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. Following such closed session, the  
Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)  
22-0636  
Ord. 5220. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
A motion was made by Woodard to OPEN public hearing; the motion failed for  
lack of second.  
A motion was made by Kiel, seconded by Mindel, that the Ordinance be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 - Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Trost, Neumann  
4 - Richmond, Janssen, Woodard, Happel  
3 - Neumeister, Weaver, Schwarz  
Yes:  
No:  
Excused:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Mindel to ADOPT the Consent  
Agenda; the motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
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 Local Business  
District - to the Multiple Dwelling District allowing for a top and bottom floor  
residential rental at 1001 Rose St.  
22-0495  
Ord. 5221. 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 Single Family  
Residence District - to the Low Density Multiple Dwelling District allowing for a  
four-unit, two-story building at tax parcel 17-50285-22 (Chase Street, no  
house number).  
22-0662  
Ord. 5222. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend sec. 18-102(c) and to create sec. 18-102(d) of the  
Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding fireworks permitting.  
22-0668  
22-0590  
Ord. 5223. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
Resolution declaring certain properties located at 2710, 2706, 2702 Onalaska  
Avenue (Parcels #17-10259-31,17-10259-32, 17-10259-40) as surplus  
property.  
2022-06-004  
Resolution approving 2022 Joint Powers Agreement - County 9-1-1  
Emergency System between the City and the County of La Crosse.  
22-0629  
22-0634  
2022-06-005  
Resolution appropriating funds to pay a private contractor to remove trash,  
brush, debris, and personalty from private property as part of the code  
enforcement Order-to-Correct process.  
2022-06-006  
Resolution approving the hiring of Convention Sports and Leisure (CSL) to  
provide consulting services for the evaluation and determination process of  
contract management of the La Crosse Center.  
22-0638  
2022-06-007  
Resolution approving request of River Town Pedal Tours LLC for an added  
route to its 2022 Pedicab/Pedal Car License.  
22-0639  
22-0643  
22-0652  
22-0669  
22-0671  
2022-06-008  
Resolution approving $24,000 from the ARPA Lost Revenue Allocation for the  
remediation of detached garages listed as FEMA violations.  
2022-06-009  
Resolution approving contract with the La Crosse Tribune as the official  
newspaper for the City's council proceedings and legal notices.  
2022-06-010  
Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding fee for display of  
fireworks under sec. 18-102 of the La Crosse Municipal Code.  
2022-06-011  
Resolution approving application of Grounded Cafe LLC for a Conditional Use  
permit at 411 3rd St. S. allowing permission to apply for a Combination "Class  
B" Beer & Liquor license.  
2022-06-012  
Resolution accepting Carbon Reduction Program funding for Drift Cycle  
expansion project.  
22-0692  
22-0700  
2022-06-013  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the remainder of license period  
2021-2022 (June).  
2022-06-014  
Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,  
and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2022-2023.  
22-0701  
22-0702  
2022-06-015  
Resolution approving amendment to Shared Fire Administration Memorandum  
of Understanding between the City of La Crosse and Holmen Area Fire  
Department.  
2022-06-016  
Resolution establishing absentee voting locations for the 2022 Partisan  
Primary and General Elections.  
22-0705  
2022-06-017  
Resolution approving 2021 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR)  
for the Isle La Plume Wastewater Treatment Facility.  
22-0707  
22-0724  
22-0726  
22-0748  
2022-06-018  
Resolution approving an allocation of funding to support the Replacement  
Housing Program.  
2022-06-019  
Resolution approving request of Coulee Region Taxi for increase in rates for  
2022 Public Vehicle for Hire License.  
2022-06-020  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $3,050,000 aggregate principal  
amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of providing for street improvements,  
street improvement funding and street lighting.  
2022-06-021  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $5,430,000 aggregate principal  
amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing the construction of engine  
houses, and for pumps, water mains, reservoirs and all other reasonable  
facilities for fire protection apparatus or equipment for fire protection.  
22-0749  
2022-06-022  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $80,000 aggregate principal  
amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction  
and improvement of libraries.  
22-0750  
22-0751  
22-0752  
2022-06-023  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $1,950,000 aggregate principal  
amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction  
and improvement of parks and public grounds.  
2022-06-024  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $30,000 aggregate principal  
amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction,  
improvement, repair and replacement of bridges.  
2022-06-025  
An Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $1,410,000 aggregate principal  
amount of general obligation bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse  
County, Wisconsin, for the purpose of financing the construction of police  
facilities.  
22-0753  
22-0754  
2022-06-026  
Resolution directing the advertisement and sale of approximately $11,950,000  
aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds and approximately  
$3,185,000 general obligation promissory notes of the City of La Crosse, La  
Crosse County, Wisconsin.  
2022-06-027  
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
22-0542  
the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the Multiple Dwelling  
District - to the Light Industrial District allowing for personal storage and work  
space at 818 Gould St.  
2022-06-028  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.