Economic and Community Development Commission

Council Chambers

Agenda — 22 items

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2. 2 Call to Order ▶ jump to 17:49
3. 3 Roll Call ▶ jump to 18:13
4. 4 Approval of Minutes
5. 5 Agenda Items:
6. 6 Public Hearing for the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Public Hearing 25-0253 ▶ jump to 18:47
7. 7 Resolution approving the Sale of Surplus Property at 2710 Onalaska Avenue. 25-0263 ▶ jump to 21:02
8. 8 Action on Offer to Purchase 608 Rose St 25-0364 ▶ jump to 23:52
9. 9 Consideration and Possible Action on HOME - Community Housing Development Organization Application 25-0353 ▶ jump to 34:11
10. 10 Consideration and possible action on Community Enhancement Grant application from the Hmong Cultural and Community Center. (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 Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-0271 ▶ jump to 38:07
11. 11 Consideration and possible action on Community Enhancement Grant application for North La Crosse Business Association. (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 Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-0273 ▶ jump to 62:04
12. 12 Consideration and possible action on Community Enhancement Grant application for Hope Restores. (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 Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-0282 ▶ jump to 62:39
13. 13 Consideration and possible action on Community Enhancement Grant application for Central Conservation, Inc. (DBA Wisconsin Conservation Corps) (WisCorps). (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 Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-0323 ▶ jump to 63:17
14. 14 Consideration and possible action on Community Enhancement Grant application from La Crosse County for SMRT Bus. (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 Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-0329 ▶ jump to 63:54
15. 15 Consideration and possible action on Community Enhancement Grant application for Outdoor Recreation Alliance Of The Seven Rivers Region, Inc. (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 Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-0348 ▶ jump to 64:27
16. 16 Consideration and possible action on Community Enhancement Grant application from Friends of the Blufflands, Inc. (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 Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-0349 ▶ jump to 65:18
17. 17 Consideration and possible action on Community Enhancement Grant application from Riverside International Friendship Gardens. (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 Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-0363 ▶ jump to 65:53
18. 18 Consideration and possible action on Community Enhancement Grant application from Sacred Voice. (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 Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) 25-0366 ▶ jump to 66:37
19. 19 Adjournment ▶ jump to 67:27
20. 20 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.
21. 21 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.
22. 22 Economic and Community Development Commission Members: Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Chris Kahlow, Doug Happel, Linda Lee, Gina Miller, Mary Rohrer, & Vicki Markussen.