Climate Action Plan Steering Committee on 2026-02-09 4:00 PM — La Crosse, WI
Date: 2026-02-09

City Hall
 City of La Crosse, Wisconsin 400 La Crosse Street
 La Crosse, WI 54601


 Meeting Minutes

 Climate Action Plan Steering Committee

Monday, February 9, 2026 4:00 PM Eagle Room



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 Call to Order

 Mindel called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM.


 Roll Call

 Present: 7 - Dorothy Lenard, Casey Meehan, Mackenzie Mindel, Natalie Heneghan,
 Andrew Ericson, Stephanie Hanna,Lauren Fortin

 Approval of Minutes

 Ericson made a motion, seconded by Meehan, that the Minutes be approved.
 The motion carried by a voice vote.

 Notices & Discussion

 US Solar has provided an updated pricing to Xcel that now includes the energy storage
 system. The price includes a 5% discount carve out that they are hoping Xcel will pass
 through to us. If the pricing is acceptable to Xcel, Connor will be sending out an
 introductory email looping in all parties (US Solar, City of La Crosse, and our Xcel
 representative).

 Agenda Items:

1 26-0142 Presentation on Microgrid Feasibility Study for City, County, and WTC
 Campuses - Slipstream
 Attachments: Final Report
 Presentation Slides

 Staff provided an overview of the feasibility study's grant funding. Adrian Rivera
 provided an overview of the report. Staff mentioned the possibility of battery storage at
 the La Crosse Center. There are pathways for each building to show savings because
 the benefits of existing solar arrays are not included. The study did take into
 consideration peak shaving possibilities of battery energy storage system. States that
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 offer BESS incentives have shown greater adoption of the systems, but WI has not
 offered any. Next steps will include following through on the guidance in the report and
 keep an eye out for the Energy Innovation Grant Program application window.

2 26-0018 Zoning for Climate Action Update

 Attachments: Presentation (Jan '26)
 Draft Community Interview Questionnaire (Feb '26)

 Staff provided an overview. Consultant requested feedback on interview questions by
 2/13. They collected example ordinances from some communities, staff will provide
 them with contact information at those communities, if known, and consultant will
 interview staff in those communities about their process and results of the
 implementation. Mindel suggested asking about community opposition.

3 26-0141 2026 Earth Fair Vendor Participation Inquiry

 Staff solicited questions and suggestions how the committee could be involved in the
 Earth Fair. Ericson suggested making a big push on the communications plan to get
 the public involved. Mindel suggested tying incentives to the actions; staff suggested
 kayak or pool passes from Parks Dept. Hanna said Earth Fair is 4/26, booth sign up
 is 3/31. Heneghan reiterated idea for a bingo card identifying which booths match
 actions in the plan. Meehan suggested having card at registration table and break the
 plan into bite-sized pieces. Ericson suggested a coupon book for kids to use for their
 parents to take action, such as "take me on an adventure using the bus". Meehan
 suggested a connection to the Green Goose Chase. Mindel also suggested tying it to
 the Carbon Free La Crosse Challenge. Hanna suggested an electronic format to
 reduce paper use.

 Next Meeting / Agenda Items

 The next meeting will be March 9th.


 Adjournment

 Mindel adjourned the meeting at 5:13 PM.


 Notice is further given that members of other governmental bodies may be present at the
 above scheduled meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have
 decision-making responsibility.

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