City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Common Council  
Thursday, July 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 6:18 p.m.  
Roll Call  
12 -  
Present:  
Andrea Richmond, Scott Neumeister, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Chris  
Kahlow, Mac Kiel, Mackenzie Mindel, Chris Woodard, Rebecca Schwarz,  
Jennifer Trost, Douglas Happel, Mark Neumann  
One seat vacant due to resignation of Justice Weaver effective July 5, 2022.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation  
Moment of Silence  
Approval of Minutes  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Mindel to APPROVE minutes of  
June 9 and 29, 2022; the motion carried unanimously.  
Reports  
Financial Report from the Interim Director of Finance for the Month of May  
2022.  
22-0908  
2022-07-001  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Report be  
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Notices and Discussions  
Council President Janssen and Mayor Reynolds acknowledged Council Member  
Weaver's service on the Common Council and wished him the best in the future.  
Mayor Reynolds acknowledged the IT Department for sourcing new audio equipment for  
the Council Chambers and setting it up immediately so it could be in use for the  
current meeting.  
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS  
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  
Referred to September 2022 meetings.  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Mindel to convene in closed  
session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel; the  
motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
Unanimous consent to reconvene in open session.  
On motion and second to reconsider; the motion carried unanimously by voice  
vote.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Schwarz to AMEND by reinserting  
"for a fee;" the motion failed by a vote of 5 to 7 ( No - Richmond, Janssen,  
Sleznikow, Neumeister, Woodard, Happel, Neumann).  
A motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Richmond, that the Ordinance  
be REFERRED 60 days. The motion carried by the following vote:  
10 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Happel, Neumann  
2 - Schwarz, Trost  
No:  
Resolution approving 2022 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in July 2022.  
22-0909  
2022-07-002  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR  
Board of Zoning Appeals: Ryan Seib. International Committee: Mindy  
22-0904  
Wiesjahn, Jerry Burns. La Crosse Center Board: Phillip Addis. Municipal  
Transit Utility: Gary Padesky.  
2022-07-003  
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Woodard, that the Appointment  
be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel, Woodard,  
Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann, Richmond  
SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE VIII FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:  
(2/3 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Mindel to Suspend Council  
Rule VIII for items 22-0858, 22-0865, 22-0866; motion carried unanimously.  
REPORT OF BIDS RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED  
Report of Bids for the Northside Pedestrian Upgrades Project.  
22-0820  
2022-07-004  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Kiel, that the Report of Bids be  
REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids for the River Point District - Phase 2 (Street & Utilities) Project.  
22-0855  
2022-07-005  
A motion was made by Schwarz, seconded by Mindel, that the Report of Bids  
be REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Wieser Brothers General  
22-0825  
Contractor, Inc. in the amount of $1,183,925.00 for the La Crosse Police  
Department Renovations Project.  
2022-07-006  
A motion was made by Woodard, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Winona Mechanical, Inc.  
in the amount of $492,350.00 for the Breezy Point Lift Station Improvements  
Project.  
22-0830  
2022-07-007  
A motion was made by Neumeister, seconded by Sleznikow, that the  
Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEM WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION  
Request for exception to Multi-Family Housing Design Standards by Steve  
22-0858  
Schlicht allowing for an exception to the standard that building plans shall be  
prepared and approved by a Registered Architect for a project at 1024, 1034,  
1036, 1038 Denton Street.  
2022-07-008  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Woodard, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED  
Resolution approving Application of Western Technical College for a  
22-0773  
Conditional Use Permit at 310 8th St. N. allowing for demolition of structure for  
green space. (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.)  
2022-07-009  
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Mindel to convene in closed  
session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel; the  
motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.  
Unanimous consent to reconvene in open session.  
The recommendation to NOT ADOPT failed on a vote of 3 - 7 (No - Richmond,  
Neumeister, Janssen, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Happel; Recused -  
Sleznikow, Kiel).  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution  
be ADOPTED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Mindel, Woodard, Schwarz, Happel  
3 - Kahlow, Trost, Neumann  
Yes:  
No:  
2 - Sleznikow, Kiel  
Recuse:  
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $11,950,000 aggregate  
22-0865  
principal amount of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series  
2022A, of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in such  
amount, providing details, prescribing the form of bond, awarding the bonds to  
the best bidder, levying taxes, and related matters.  
2022-07-010  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Kahlow to AMEND by adding  
Robert W. Baird Company, Inc. as winning bidder; the motion carried  
unanimously.  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $3,185,000 aggregate  
principal amount of General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2022B, of  
the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in such amount,  
providing details, prescribing the form of note, awarding the notes to the best  
bidder, levying taxes, and related matters.  
22-0866  
2022-07-011  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Kiel to AMEND by adding Robert  
W. Baird Company, Inc. as winning bidder; the motion carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Happel, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED . The motion carried by the following vote:  
12 -  
Yes:  
Richmond, Neumeister, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Kiel, Mindel,  
Woodard, Schwarz, Trost, Happel, Neumann  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Richmond, seconded by Kahlow 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 an apartment with two  
bedrooms at 1033 Caledonia St.  
22-0765  
Ord. 5224. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend sec. 2-606 of the Code of Ordinances of the City  
of La Crosse regarding meetings of the La Crosse Center Board.  
22-0776  
22-0777  
Ord. 5225. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of  
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse transferring certain property from the  
Planned Development District - General - to the Planned Development District  
- Specific allowing for mixed use redevelopment at 2415 State Road.  
Ord. 5226. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 11 of Ordinances.  
Resolution advocating for improvements State energy efficiency regulations  
that would benefit the City of La Crosse in reaching its carbon neutrality goal.  
22-0631  
22-0739  
2022-07-012  
Resolution to appropriate funds for Council Chambers Equipment.  
2022-07-013  
Resolution approving Application of People's Food Cooperative, Inc. for a  
Conditional Use Permit at 315 5th Ave. S. allowing permission to apply for a  
Combination "Class B" Beer & Liquor license.  
22-0762  
22-0788  
22-0790  
22-0805  
2022-07-014  
Resolution approving Application of The Charmant Hotel LLC dba The  
Charmant Hotel for Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License to the 100 Block  
of State Street for special event on Friday, August 19, 2022.  
2022-07-015  
Resolution authorizing the City of La Crosse to submit an application to  
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for the Idle Sites  
Redevelopment (ISR) Grant Program for the Copper Rocks development.  
2022-07-016  
Amended Resolution approving an appropriation of the City's ARPA monies  
earmarked for childcare to go towards a one-year contract with The Parenting  
Place.  
(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.)  
2022-07-017  
Amended Resolution approving lease renewal with Rivercrest Village  
Partners.  
22-0814  
22-0815  
2022-07-018  
Resolution authorizing additional funding for amendments 1 and 2 to design  
and bidding services contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) for  
Phase II of River Point District.  
2022-07-019  
Resolution approving Application of Pato Azul, LLC for a Conditional Use  
Permit at 127 4th St. S. allowing permission to apply for a Combination "Class  
B" Beer & Liquor license.  
22-0821  
22-0826  
2022-07-020  
Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of River Point District to the City of La  
Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.  
2022-07-021  
Resolution approving Request of Householder Taverns LLC for permission to  
apply for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor license at 4329 Mormon  
Coulee Road for the license year 2022-23.  
22-0829  
22-0833  
22-0837  
22-0851  
2022-07-022  
Resolution appropriating unused funds to upgrade Water Utility network  
infrastructure for the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)  
system.  
2022-07-023  
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  
2022-2023 (July).  
2022-07-024  
Resolution denying application of Carter Bell for a Beverage Operator's  
License and appeal of denial by the Police Department.  
Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.  
Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the  
Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.  
2022-07-025  
Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.