Economic and Community Development Commission

Council Chambers

Agenda — 17 items

1. 1 The meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be conducted through video conferencing. To join the meeting click this link (or typing the URL in your web browser address bar) https://cityoflacrosse-org.zoom.us/j/83768127868? pwd=WUJpRkwzbWpHL0VvckhmRmdxMm5pZz09 Meeting ID: 837 6812 7868; Passcode: ECDC23; Dial by your location +1-309-205-3325 If you wish to speak on an agenda item, arrive early to sign up before the meeting begins. If attending virtually and you wish to speak, contact the Department of Planning, Development and Assessment at the email or phone number below so we can provide you with the necessary information to join in. Members of the public who would like to provide written comments on any agenda may do so by emailing emsliej@cityoflacrosse.org, using a drop box outside of City Hall, or mailing the Department of Planning, Development and Assessment, 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse WI 54601. Questions, call 608-789-7512.
2. 2 Call to Order ▶ jump to 14:14
3. 3 Roll Call ▶ jump to 14:41
4. 4 Approval of Minutes from the September 24, 2025 Meeting. ▶ jump to 14:44
5. 5 Agenda Items:
6. 1. November & December meetings: Nov 19 & Dec 17 25-1280
7. 2. Impact Report from Downtown Main Street Inc on ARPA funded projects: Rewards and Grants programs 25-1281 ▶ jump to 16:07
8. 3. Resolution approving subordination request for permanent financing by Haven on Main, LLC regarding TIF Development Agreement. 25-1252 RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 33:23
9. 4. Action on Offer to Purchase 2156 Market St 25-1291 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 38:45
10. 5. Action Offers to Purchase 516 Caledonia St, La Crosse WI 54603 (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session. 25-1276 APPROVED ▶ jump to 44:06
11. 6. Economic Development RFP applicants Presentation (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-1278 ▶ jump to 59:05
12. 7. Consideration and Possible Action on Karuna Grant Amendment (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-1277 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 81:27
13. 8. Renovation Loan Forgiveness Request (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-1279 NOT ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 92:55
14. 14 Adjournment ▶ jump to 101:20
15. 15 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.
16. 16 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.
17. 17 Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Tamra Dickinson, Linda Lee, Gina Miller, Mary Rohrer, Erin Goggin, & Vicki Markussen