Heritage Preservation Commission on 2026-01-29 6:00 PM - Special Meeting — La Crosse, WI
Date: 2026-01-29

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


 Meeting Minutes - Final

 Heritage Preservation Commission

Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:00 PM Grandad Room- City Hall 400 La Crosse St

 Special Meeting


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 Call to Order

 The meeting was called to order at 6pm.


 Roll Call

 Present: 6 - Laura Godden, Mackenzie Mindel, Eric Garland, Jim Gallagher, Ellie
 McLoone,John Reiman
 Excused: 1 - Natalie Heneghan


 Approval of Minutes


1. Approval of the November 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes.

 Laura Godden moved to approve the minutes. John Reiman seconded. The
 motion passed 6-0 by voice vote.

 Agenda Items:
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2. 26-0030 Annual Code of Ethics Policy Review.

 Mackenzie Mindel asked if the Commission have read, or will read, and agree
 to the Code of Ethics for 2026. The Commission agreed.

3. 26-0063 Nomination of the Professional Arts Building- Mayo Campus (St Francis
 School of Nursing), located at 615 10th Street S, to be designated as a Local
 Historic Landmark.
 Staff provided an overview of the nomination process and the nomination.
 Staff stated that they consider it a complete nomination as it included a
 detailed description of the building, the building's history, and a clear
 statements of significance to meet the proposed criteria for designation.

 Marcus Zettler, representing the Preservation Alliance of La Crosse (PAL) and
 nominator of the building, stated that PAL nominated this building after other
 buildings in La Crosse have been demolished. He then provided an overview
 of the building's history and its builder.

 Rich Hetland, with Mayo, stated that he was present to have the process
 clarified and to learn what designation means.

 Gordon Howie, with Mayo, stated that their were no current plans to demolish
 the building. Any other questions he had were answered by staff.

 John Reiman asked about the skywalk connecting to the building across
 Market Street. Marcius stated that he left that out of the nomination. Staff
 stated that should the building be designated, review of the removal of the
 existing skywalk and infill would be reviewed by the Commission.

 John Reiman moved to accept the nomination as complete and hold a Public
 Hearing at the February 22, 2026 meeting. Jim Gallagher seconded. Ellie Mc
 stated her support for this designation. Mackenzie Mindel stated that
 preserving this building would be important to hospitals in neighborhoods and
 their contribution to their character. The motion passed 6-0 by voice vote.

4. Discussion on Historic Certificate Initiative.

 John Reiman suggested that the Commission start an initiative to recognize
 property owner's efforts in fixing up and/or maintaining their property on their
 own. This initiative is an effort to bring positivity to the city as well as to
 historic preservation. John stated that he wanted the Commission to be more
 proactive and less reactive. Any property could be eligible, not just designated
 ones, and it would be suggested properties commission members observe just
 from traveling around the city. The commissioners thought it was a great idea.
 John stated that he will put something together and bring it back to a future
 meeting.

 Adjournment

 The meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm.




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 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.

 NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY
 Requests from persons with a disability who need assistance to participate in this meeting
 should call the City Clerk's office at (608) 789-7510 or send an email to
 ADAcityclerk@cityoflacrosse.org, with as much advance notice as possible.

 Heritage Preservation Commission Members
 CM Mackenzie Mindel, Laura Godden, Natalie Heneghan, Jim Gallagher, Ellie McLoone, John
 Reiman,
 Eric Garland




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