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February 12, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers City Hall, First Floor

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Agenda — 65 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 0:04
  3. 3 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:08
  4. 4 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:14
  5. 5 Moment of Silence ▶ jump to 0:35
  6. 6 Approval of Minutes ▶ jump to 1:00
  7. 7 Reports
  8. 8 2025 La Crosse Police Department Annual Report. 26-0145 RECEIVED AND FILED Pass ▶ jump to 1:36
  9. 9 Notices and Discussions ▶ jump to 1:57
  10. 10 COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS
  11. 11 Resolution approving 2025/2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in February 2026. 26-0155 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 9:41
  12. 12 page break
  13. 13 APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
  14. 14 Arts Board: Alex Fowler. Board of Zoning Appeals: James Cherf. Climate Action Plan Steering Committee: Stephanie Hanna. Floodplain Advisory Committee: Eric Crammond. Library Board: Hannah Amann. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: William Bonadurer, Taylor Keene. 26-0147 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 10:26
  15. 15 SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL RULE XV & IX FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: (2/3 Vote Required) ▶ jump to 11:03
  16. 16 REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE REJECTED
  17. 17 Report of Bids for the 2026 Citywide Miscellaneous Curb, Ramp, and Sidewalk Replacement Project. 26-0087 REJECTED Pass ▶ jump to 11:36
  18. 18 REPORT OF BIDS/QUOTES RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
  19. 19 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Larson Construction Co, Inc. in the amount of $84,897.50 for the Neidbalski Bridge Repair project. 26-0086 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 12:55
  20. 19 page break
  21. 20 Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount of $48,846.50 for the 2026 Citywide Miscellaneous Alley Pavement Replacement project. 26-0088 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 13:34
  22. 21 ITEMS WITH NO RECOMMENDATION
  23. 22 A CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 19 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 24-1287 NOT ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 14:26
  24. 22 Amended Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding dumpster permits under Subsection 40-13 and 40-106(11) of the La Crosse Municipal Code. 26-0061 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 15:38
  25. 23 Amended Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding dumpster permits under Subsection 40-13 and 40-106(11) of the La Crosse Municipal Code. 26-0061 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 15:22
  26. 24 AN AMENDED 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 to the Planned Development District - Specific, allowing for a mix of uses including commercial, retail, and office spaces, a recycling facility, and future construction of approximately five apartment units and a building for a retail or food establishment at 4329 East Avenue S. and 4342, 4344, 4348, and 4354 Mormon Coulee Rd. 26-0085 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 32:50
  27. 25 page break
  28. 26 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
  29. 27 Second Amended Resolution providing course of action to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation with respect to Alternatives for USH 53 Corridor Study, from King Street to La Crosse Street. 25-1265 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 33:44
  30. 27 Second Amended Resolution providing course of action to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation with respect to Alternatives for USH 53 Corridor Study, from King Street to La Crosse Street. 25-1265 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 33:51
  31. 28 AN ORDINANCE to create chapter 6, Article I, Section 20 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding harassment of service animals. 26-0058 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 61:56
  32. 29 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 ADOPTED ▶ jump to 62:49
  33. 29 page break
  34. 30 Resolution approving application of Green Circle Recovery LLC for Junk Dealer License at 3019 Commerce Street and request for waiver of the 1,000 foot requirement pursuant to Municipal Code Sec. 10-460(b). 26-0081 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 185:56
  35. 31 ITEM FOR POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION
  36. 32 Resolution approving Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release between the City of La Crosse and Pettibone Park Resort, LLC.(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 26-0162 ▶ jump to 199:51
  37. 32 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 62:54
  38. 33 CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 193:07
  39. 33 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 67:58
  40. 34 ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
  41. 34 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 AMENDED ▶ jump to 74:34
  42. 35 AN ORDINANCE to amend section 103-104 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to clarify code language regarding value of the building to be used. 25-1307
  43. 35 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 DIVIDED Pass ▶ jump to 94:51
  44. 36 AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 40-13(a), adding two definitions to Section 40-103, to create Section 40-106(11), to renumber Section 40-106(11) to 40-106(12), and to amend Sections 2.2(b)(4) and 2.36(6) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding dumpster permits. 26-0055
  45. 36 page break
  46. 37 Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Employee Lease Agreement by and between Tri-State Ambulance, Inc. and La Crosse Fire Department. 25-1472 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 194:00
  47. 37 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 AMENDED Fail ▶ jump to 97:36
  48. 38 Resolution amending Appendix C of the Municipal Code for the City of La Crosse entitled "Fee Schedule" correcting errors and omissions. 26-0004
  49. 38 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 AMENDED ▶ jump to 98:01
  50. 39 Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds to the Redevelopment Authority of La Crosse for the Project Manager contract. 26-0022
  51. 39 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 98:37
  52. 40 Resolution approving transfer of Tax Incremental District 18 funds as a contribution to the Redevelopment Authority for acquisition of properties for River Point District. 26-0023
  53. 40 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 107:30
  54. 41 Resolution reallocating American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) from the Marsh Lead Contamination Allocation to Carroll Park Improvements, CIP #440. 26-0036
  55. 41 A SECOND AMENDED CHARTER ORDINANCE to create Section 20 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse creating the position, duties and responsibilities of the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Office of the Mayor. 26-0071 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 184:26
  56. 42 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 (February). 26-0038
  57. 43 Resolution amending the 2026 Airport Operating Budget to fulfill air service incentive program obligations. 26-0078
  58. 43 ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
  59. 44 Resolution authorizing the appointment of Lauren Koss as Director of the La Crosse Regional Airport effective February 13, 2026. 26-0092 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 197:02
  60. 45 Adjournment ▶ jump to 201:24
  61. 46 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.
  62. 46 CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 198:55
  63. 47 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.
  64. 48 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
  65. 58 Resolution approving Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release between the City of La Crosse and Pettibone Park Resort, LLC.(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 26-0162 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 200:53