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March 12, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers City Hall, First Floor

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Agenda — 69 items

  1. 1 This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing. The meeting can be viewed only (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings calendar (https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on the "In Progress" video link to the far right in the meeting list. Members of the public who would like to provide written comments on any agenda may do so by emailing cityclerk@cityoflacrosse.org, using the green drop box outside of City Hall, or mailing to City Clerk, 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse WI 54601.
  2. 2 Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding ▶ jump to 0:01
  3. 3 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:05
  4. 4 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:13
  5. 5 Moment of Silence ▶ jump to 0:35
  6. 6 Approval of Minutes ▶ jump to 0:55
  7. 7 Reports
  8. 8 Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of January. 26-0256 RECEIVED AND FILED Pass ▶ jump to 1:24
  9. 9 Notices and Discussions ▶ jump to 1:43
  10. 10 COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS
  11. 11 Resolution approving 2025/2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in March 2026. 26-0255 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 6:14
  12. 12 page break
  13. 13 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
  14. 14 Board of Zoning Appeals: Rachel MacFarland. Economic and Community Development Committee: Gina Miller. 26-0253 REFER Pass ▶ jump to 6:57
  15. 14 page break
  16. 15 SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: (2/3 Vote Required) ▶ jump to 7:33
  17. 16 REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED
  18. 17 Report of Bids for the 2026 Sewer Utility Sidewalk Replacement project. 26-0158 REJECTED Pass ▶ jump to 8:05
  19. 18 REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
  20. 19 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. 26-0089 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 8:48
  21. 20 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. 26-0151 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 9:25
  22. 21 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. 26-0152 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 10:26
  23. 22 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. 26-0154 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 11:03
  24. 23 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. 26-0156 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 11:38
  25. 24 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. 26-0157 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 12:08
  26. 25 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. 26-0159 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 12:41
  27. 25 page break
  28. 26 page break
  29. 27 ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION
  30. 28 Resolution amending the compression pay for Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Chief. 26-0128 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 13:25
  31. 29 Resolution amending the compression pay for Police Captains, Assistant Chief of Police and Chief of Police. 26-0150 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 22:57
  32. 29 Resolution requesting TID 11 funds for Downtown Beautification Project. 26-0209 REFER Fail ▶ jump to 57:31
  33. 30 Resolution requesting TID 11 funds for Downtown Beautification Project. 26-0209 ADOPTED Fail ▶ jump to 29:16
  34. 31 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
  35. 31 page break
  36. 32 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. 26-0171 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 91:46
  37. 33 Resolution to re-allocate unused funds from completed Capital purchases and/or projects to newly requested capital equipment purchases for the Water Utility. 26-0213 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 95:55
  38. 34 ITEM RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED
  39. 35 Resolution creating and appropriating funds for Capital Improvement design for the La Crosse City Hall Sixth Floor Remodeling project. 26-0173 NOT ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 97:45
  40. 36 ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 120:46
  41. 37 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
  42. 37 page break
  43. 38 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. 26-0121 ADOPTED
  44. 39 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. 26-0123 ADOPTED
  45. 40 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. 26-0127 ADOPTED
  46. 40 CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 124:36
  47. 41 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. 26-0143 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 122:21
  48. 42 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. 26-0186 ADOPTED
  49. 43 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. 26-0196 ADOPTED
  50. 44 Resolution approving Investment Services Agreements for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. 26-0054 ADOPTED
  51. 45 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). 26-0094 ADOPTED
  52. 46 Resolution approving application of Twilight Medical Transport LLC dba T.M.T. Medical Transportation & Taxi Service for 2026 Public Vehicle for Hire License. 26-0095 ADOPTED
  53. 47 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. 26-0122 ADOPTED
  54. 48 Resolution approving 2026 Joint Powers Agreement - County 9-1-1 Emergency System between the City and the County of La Crosse. 26-0126 ADOPTED
  55. 49 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. 26-0146 ADOPTED
  56. 50 Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and classifications for the Parks and Recreation department. 26-0149 ADOPTED
  57. 51 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. 26-0197 ADOPTED
  58. 52 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED (with closed session notice)
  59. 53 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.) 26-0214 ADOPTED
  60. 54 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.) 26-0220 ADOPTED
  61. 55 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.) 26-0221 ADOPTED
  62. 56 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE RE-REFERRED
  63. 57 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 REFER
  64. 58 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 REFER
  65. 59 Adjournment ▶ jump to 124:54
  66. 59 page break
  67. 60 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.
  68. 61 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.
  69. 62 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