Common Council on 2026-03-12 6:00 PM — La Crosse, WI
Date: 2026-03-12

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


 Meeting Minutes - Final

 Common Council

Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
 City Hall, First Floor


 Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding


 Roll Call

 Present: 13 - Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Olivia Stine,
 Chris Kahlow, Gary Padesky, Mackenzie Mindel, Aron Newberry, Jennifer
 Trost, Crystal Bedford, Lisa Weston, Rosanne Northwood

 Pledge of Allegiance


 Moment of Silence


 Approval of Minutes

 A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Northwood, that the minutes of
 February 12, 2026 be APPROVED. The motion carried unanimously.

 Reports


 26-0256 Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of January.

 2026-03-001

 A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Bedford, that the Report be
 RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood




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 Notices and Discussions

 Council President Dickinson recognized Selena Leis and her service to District 1
 constituent regarding pet licensing. Council Member Goggin noted the March 7 Polar
 Plunge and thanked Kat Craugh and Park &amp; Rec Dept. and the La Crosse Dive
 Team for their efforts in the event; she also recognized Shirley Hefti, a lifelong
 northside resident, who is turning 101 on March 28. Council Member Bedford thanked
 the snow removal crew on behalf of the Committee for Citizens with Disabilities.
 Council Member Janssen noted that they were able to take a walk through of La
 Crosse Center prior to the WIAA Wrestling tournament and recognized all of the work
 of La Crosse Center staff to make these events come together. Mayor
 Washington-Spivey acknowledged that it is Women's History month and thanked all of
 the women department heads and staff.

 COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS


 26-0255 Resolution approving 2025/2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in
 March 2026.
 2026-03-002

 A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Mindel, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR


 26-0253 Board of Zoning Appeals: Rachel MacFarland. Economic and Community
 Development Committee: Gina Miller.
 A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Padesky, that the Appointment be
 REFERRED 30 days to the Common Council on 4/9/2026 to allow for corrections
 by the Legal Department. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 No: 1- Trost


 SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
 (2/3 Vote Required)

 A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Stine, to suspend Council Rule XV
 for 26-0220 and 26-0221. The motion carried unanimously.




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 REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED


 26-0158 Report of Bids for the 2026 Sewer Utility Sidewalk Replacement project.

 2026-03-003

 A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, that the Report of Bids
 be REJECTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED


 26-0089 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Trane US, Inc in the
 amount of $87,125.00 for the La Crosse Center Chiller Replacement project.
 2026-03-004

 A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Goggin, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 26-0151 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Steiger Construction Inc.
 in the amount of $229,800.00 for the 2026 Citywide Traffic Signal Interconnect
 project.
 2026-03-005

 A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution
 be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Mindel, Newberry,
 Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 Non-Voting: 1- Padesky


 26-0152 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in
 the amount of $110,814.80 for the St. Andrew Street - Copeland Ave to Rose
 Street project.
 2026-03-006

 A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Kahlow, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood




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 26-0154 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in
 the amount of $102,549.50 for the 2026 Citywide Miscellaneous Curb Ramp &
 Sidewalk Replacement project.
 2026-03-007

 A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Trost, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 26-0156 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in
 the amount of $119,007.80 for the 2026 Annual Miscellaneous Curb & Gutter
 and Pavement Replacement project.
 2026-03-008

 A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 26-0157 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in
 the amount of $152,073.95 for the 2026 Water Utility Sidewalk Replacement
 project.
 2026-03-009

 A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution
 be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 26-0159 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in
 the amount of $576,428.25 for the Liberty Street - Windsor Street to Clinton
 Street project.
 2026-03-010

 A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood




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 ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION


 26-0128 Resolution amending the compression pay for Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Fire
 Chief and Fire Chief.
 2026-03-011

 A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Dickinson, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 8- Dickinson, Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Bedford, Weston

 No: 4- Janssen, Newberry, Trost, Northwood

 Abstain: 1- Mindel


 26-0150 Resolution amending the compression pay for Police Captains, Assistant
 Chief of Police and Chief of Police.
 2026-03-012

 A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Padesky, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 8- Dickinson, Goggin, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Bedford, Weston

 No: 4- Janssen, Newberry, Trost, Northwood

 Abstain: 1- Mindel


 26-0209 Resolution requesting TID 11 funds for Downtown Beautification Project.

 A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED.

 A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution
 be REFERRED 30 days. The motion failed by the following vote:

 Yes: 5- Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Newberry, Trost

 No: 8- Dickinson, Goggin, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 2026-03-013

 A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution be
 ADOPTED . The motion failedby the following vote:

 Yes: 4- Janssen, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky

 No: 9- Goggin, Sleznikow, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood,
 Dickinson




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 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED


 26-0171 AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 30-3(e) of the Code of Ordinances of the City
 of La Crosse regarding nuisance abatement of drug and gang houses .
 ORD. 5363. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.

 A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Stine, that the Ordinance be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 13 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 26-0213 Resolution to re-allocate unused funds from completed Capital purchases
 and/or projects to newly requested capital equipment purchases for the Water
 Utility.
 2026-03-014

 A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution
 be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 12 - Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Padesky, Mindel,
 Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood

 No: 1- Kahlow


 ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED


 26-0173 Resolution creating and appropriating funds for Capital Improvement design
 for the La Crosse City Hall Sixth Floor Remodeling project.
 2026-03-015

 A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution be
 NOT ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 8- Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Newberry, Bedford

 No: 5- Dickinson, Mindel, Trost, Weston, Northwood




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 ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA


 26-0143 AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of
 the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Local Business
 District to the Planned Development District - General, allowing for the
 construction of a mixed-use development including residential and
 commercial uses at 2415 State Road.
 ORD. 5364. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.

 A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Trost, that the Ordinance be
 ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 9- Dickinson, Sleznikow, Stine, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston,
 Northwood

 No: 4- Goggin, Janssen, Kahlow, Padesky


 CONSENT AGENDA

 A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Dickinson, that the Consent
 Agenda be ADOPTED. The motion carried unanimously.

 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED


 26-0121 AN ORDINANCE to amend Secs. 103-34(h)(7), 103-138(e)(5), 103-169(d)(4),
 and 103-229(e)(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse
 regarding annual increase in fees for certain regarding fees for building,
 plumbing, electrical, HVAC and erosion control permits.
 ORD. 5365. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.


 26-0123 AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 103-194. of the Code of Ordinances of the
 City of La Crosse to adopt the State of Wisconsin current version of the
 National Fuel Gas Code.
 ORD. 5366. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.


 26-0127 AN ORDINANCE to create Chapter 46, Article II, Subsection 44 of the Code of
 Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding Fire Suppression System
 Coordination and Testing.
 ORD. 5367. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.




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 26-0186 AN ORDINANCE amending and creating various sections of Article V,
 Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to
 retail cigarette, tobacco products, and electronic vaping devices licensing and
 to repeal and recreate Section 32-187 regarding the minimum age to
 purchase or possess cigarettes or tobacco products.
 ORD. 5368. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.


 26-0196 AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 4-72(a) and 4-142(a) and create
 Sections 4-72(c), 4-142(c), 4-21 and 4-146 of the Code of Ordinances of the
 City of La Crosse regarding alcohol regulations, licensing requirements and
 municipal sales in City parks.
 ORD. 5369. For complete ordinance, see p. _________ of Volume 12 of Ordinances.


 26-0054 Resolution approving Investment Services Agreements for the period of
 April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
 2026-03-016


 26-0094 Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6,
 and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2025-2026
 (March).
 2026-03-017


 26-0095 Resolution approving application of Twilight Medical Transport LLC dba T.M.T.
 Medical Transportation & Taxi Service for 2026 Public Vehicle for Hire
 License.
 2026-03-018


 26-0122 Resolution amending Appendix C of the Municipal Code for the City of La
 Crosse entitled "Fee Schedule" regarding fees for building, plumbing,
 electrical, HVAC and erosion control permits.
 2026-03-019


 26-0126 Resolution approving 2026 Joint Powers Agreement - County 9-1-1
 Emergency System between the City and the County of La Crosse.
 2026-03-020


 26-0146 Resolution approving First Amendment to development agreements with The
 Chalmers, LLC, a multi-family housing development located at 215 Pine
 Street and 401 3rd Street North.
 2026-03-021




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 26-0149 Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and
 classifications for the Parks and Recreation department.
 2026-03-022


 26-0197 Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule of the La Crosse Municipal
 Code to include a fee for late renewal of alcohol beverage and cigarette,
 tobacco and vaping device applications.
 2026-03-023


 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED (with closed session notice)


 26-0214 Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the City of La Crosse Refuse and
 Recycling Services for City Buildings and Facilities 2022-2026 Contract by
 and between Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Services and the City of La
 Crosse.
 (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.)

 2026-03-024


 26-0220 Resolution amending a vacation conversion memorandum of understanding
 ("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of
 Firefighters, Local #127. (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.)

 2026-03-025


 26-0221 Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tri-State
 Ambulance Employee Leased Agreement Operational and Compensation
 Changes between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of
 Firefighters, Local #127. (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.)

 2026-03-026




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 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED


 26-0133 AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of
 the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Single Family
 Residence District to the Special Residence District, allowing for three rental
 units (one duplex and a single-family unit) at 1402 & 1410 Gillette Street and
 1552 Loomis Street.
 Referred 60 days to the May 2026 meetings.


 26-0144 Certified Survey Map - Lot 1, Certified Survey Map Number 67, Volume 19,
 Document Number 1761262, Located in the Northwest Quarter of the
 Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 15 North, Range 7 West, City of La
 Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin and request for dedication of
 right-of-way and waiver of platting requirements.
 Referred 30 days to April 2026 meetings.


 Adjournment

 Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.




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