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May 14, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers City Hall, First Floor

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Agenda — 57 items

  1. 1 This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing. The meeting can be viewed by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings calendar at https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx - find the scheduled meeting and click on the "Video" link to the right of the scheduled meeting in the meeting list.
  2. 2 Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding
  3. 3 Roll Call
  4. 4 Pledge of Allegiance
  5. 5 Moment of Silence
  6. 6 Approval of Minutes
  7. 7 Reports
  8. 8 Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of March. 26-0518 RECEIVED AND FILED Pass ▶ jump to 0:25
  9. 9 Notices and Discussions ▶ jump to 2:12
  10. 10 Status Update
  11. 11 Presentation from Couleecap and Karuna on ARPA Bridge Housing Projects 26-0410 NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 21:29
  12. 12 COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS
  13. 13 Resolution approving 2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in May 2026. 26-0517 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 54:14
  14. 14 page break
  15. 15 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
  16. 16 City Plan Commission: James Szymalak. Committee for Citizens with Disabilities: Jason Mickelson, Jeff Nylander. Human Rights Commission: Marissa Sutherland, Rosanne Northwood, A Xiong. International Committee: Dana Young. Library Board: Hannah Amann. Police and Fire Commission: Nese Nasif. 26-0508 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 54:43
  17. 17 REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
  18. 18 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Zenith Tech, INC. in the amount $1,118,900.58 for the City of La Crosse Bridge Rehabilitation Project. 26-0161 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 55:33
  19. 19 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $659,688.00 for the 16th & Farnam St Utilities project. 26-0316 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 56:12
  20. 20 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $520,310.05 for the Raised Intersections on 16th St S project. 26-0323 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 56:41
  21. 21 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Winona Mechanical Inc in the amount of $448,495.00 for the Water Meter Station-Veterans Park project. 26-0324 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 57:17
  22. 22 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Winona Mechanical Inc in the amount of $1,049,113.00 for the Pammel Creek Rd Lift Station Improvements project. 26-0326 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 57:50
  23. 23 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to A-1 Excavating LLC in the amount of $1,728,730.00 for the Ferry Street - 11th St to 15th St project. 26-0405 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 58:22
  24. 24 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to B&B Electric in the amount of $252,934.00 for the La Crosse Public Library Switchgear Replacement project. 26-0406 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 60:22
  25. 25 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to McCabe Construction in the amount of $393,939.00 for the Wood St - Dead End S to St. Andrew St & Island St - George St to Loomis St project. 26-0407 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 60:52
  26. 26 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to McCabe Construction in the amount of $533,165.00 for the Trane Park Pickleball Court Expansion project. 26-0408 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 62:50
  27. 27 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount $173,765.00 for the 2026 Sewer Utility Sidewalk Replacement project. 26-0457 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 63:24
  28. 28 page break
  29. 29 ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION
  30. 30 Resolution establishing the 2027-2031 Capital Equipment Budget. 26-0134 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 64:43
  31. 31 Resolution authorizing the creation and uses of special revenue fund for the Street Department 26-0303 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 65:24
  32. 32 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE DIVIDED
  33. 33 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 (May). 26-0272 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 66:10
  34. 34 Application of JKLM LLC dba Days Inn La Crosse for a Class "B" Beer license for remainder of license period 2025-2026. 26-0494 DENIED (WITHDRAWN) Pass ▶ jump to 66:44
  35. 35 ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
  36. 36 AN ORDINANCE to repeal, recreate, create, and amend various sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to electric bicycles, electric scooters, and other vehicle use. 26-0377 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 68:03
  37. 37 Resolution approving policy for the Housing Grant Revolving Fund Capital Improvement Project (CIP) request. 26-0416 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 108:24
  38. 38 Resolution to re-allocate unspent Capital funds from completed purchase and/ or projects to underfunded capital project needs for the Water Utility. 26-0425 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 111:07
  39. 39 Resolution to re-allocate unspent Capital funds from completed purchase and/ or projects to underfunded and unplanned capital equipment needs for the Sanitary Sewer Utility. 26-0426 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 111:40
  40. 40 Resolution to allocate funds from TID 15 to approved capital improvement project for 16th Street Intersections. 26-0433 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 112:09
  41. 41 page break
  42. 42 CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 112:36
  43. 43 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
  44. 44 AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Commercial District and Special Residence District to the Planned Development District - General, allowing for a mixed use of residential and commercial at 3102 Chestnut Place and adjacent parcels 17-10315-626, 17-10315-627, and 17-10315-628. 26-0380 ADOPTED
  45. 45 Resolution approving 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. 26-0144 ADOPTED
  46. 46 Amended Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and classifications for the Street department. 26-0337 ADOPTED
  47. 47 Resolution approving application of K&M Chances R LLC dba Chances R for an Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege Permit for a special event at 417 Jay Street on June 6, 2026. 26-0341 ADOPTED
  48. 48 Preliminary resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers under Secs 66.0829 and 66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes, relating to the operation and maintenance of a downtown parking system. 26-0343 ADOPTED
  49. 49 Request for exception to Commercial Design Standards by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union for an exception to the parking placement requirement at 605 West Ave. S. 26-0379 ADOPTED
  50. 50 Resolution approving La Crosse Center Concessionaire Agreement with Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. for 2026-2029. 26-0385 ADOPTED
  51. 51 Resolution authorizing City Finance and Fire Departments to establish a special revenue fund to fulfill obligations of Resolutions 26-0221 and 25-1472. 26-0445 ADOPTED
  52. 52 ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED
  53. 53 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. 26-0133 REFERRED
  54. 54 Adjournment
  55. 55 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.
  56. 56 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.
  57. 57 Council Members: Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Olivia Stine, Christine Kahlow, Gary Padesky, Mackenzie Mindel, Aron Newberry, Jennifer Trost, Crystal Bedford, Lisa Weston, Rosanne Northwood