Public Meetings - La Crosse, Wisconsin

No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided for this meeting. Therefore, no summary can be generated.

The Board of Public Works met on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, La Crosse, Wisconsin. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and adjourned at 10:31 AM. All five members were present: Andrea Trane, Erin Goggin, Matt Gallager, Shaundel Washington-Spivey, and Tamra Dickinson. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar was used; each agenda item received a separate vote. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded. Discussion Items - 25-1185 Bidder's Proof of Responsibility: A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Trane, to approve. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). - 26-0687 Construction Contract Change Orders: A motion was made by Gallager, seconded by Dickinson, to approve. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). - 26-0649 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a storm sewer and highway maintenance easement from Badger Corrugating Company: A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Trane, to approve. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). - 25-1452 Presentation: Utilities Business Services Quarterly Update: This item was a presentation only; no action was taken. Key Outcomes - All three voting items (25-1185, 26-0687, 26-0649) were approved unanimously by a 5-0 vote. - The Utilities Business Services Quarterly Update was received as information only. - The minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.

This meeting of the La Crosse City Plan Commission was scheduled for June 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda included several rezoning ordinances, a resolution for a 20-year FAA lease, an update on the zoning/subdivision code project, and a discussion with a public hearing on the Draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Budget. No transcript or minutes were provided; this summary is based solely on the agenda and listed attachments. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar items were listed on the agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony are recorded. A public hearing was scheduled for Agenda Item 26-0499 (Draft 2027-2031 CIP Budget), but no transcript of that hearing is available. Discussion Items 1. 26-0513 - Rezoning for Mixed-Use Development at 1325 St. Andrew Street - An ordinance to transfer property from Planned Development District – General to Planned Development District – General & Specific, allowing construction of a mixed-use development including office, warehouse, and operational facilities. - Attachments include the ordinance, rezoning petition, narrative, draft certified survey map, site plans, stormwater plans, property owner buffer list and map, notice of hearing, a letter to DNR/FEMA, an email from Scott Ervin (dated 6/22/2026), and undeliverable notices (6/24/2026). 2. 26-0619 - Rezoning for Commercial and Residential Redevelopment on Rose Street - An ordinance to transfer properties at 2330, 2334, 2400, 2402, 2406, 2408, 2410, 2416, 2418, 2420, 2422, 2424, 2430, 2432, 2434, 2532, and 2536 Rose Street from Commercial District to Planned Development District – General, allowing redevelopment into commercial and residential uses. - Attachments include the ordinance, petition, general development plan narrative, site plans and renderings, utility plans, buffer list and map, notice of hearing, and undeliverable notices (6/22/2026). 3. 26-0650 - Resolution Approving 20-Year FAA Lease - A resolution, sponsored by Sleznikow, approving a twenty-year lease with the United States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for off-airport land, through the Parks and Recreation Department. - Attachments include the resolution, the FAA lease, and a staff report. 4. 25-0143 - Update on Zoning/Subdivision Code Project - An update on the Forward La Crosse zoning code project. Several attachments include zoning code promotion materials, built form studies for districts, neighborhoods, corridors, and downtown character areas, a zoning 101 presentation, a draft zoning code update survey, memos, and a study guide. A memo from Friends of the Marsh (dated 9/15/2025) is also included. 5. 26-0499 - Discussion, Possible Action, and Public Hearing on Draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Project Budget - Discussion and possible action on the draft CIP budget. Attachments include changes from previous meetings (June 1 and May 18, 2026), the capital project summary and detail drafts, and a support letter from R. Nelson for item 26046. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, or actions are recorded because no transcript or minutes were provided. The agenda indicates that the items were scheduled for discussion and, in the case of 26-0499, a public hearing and possible action. The actual outcomes of the meeting remain unknown from the available materials.

No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided for this meeting. Therefore, no detailed summary of discussions, votes, or public comments can be generated.

The Economic and Community Development Commission of La Crosse, Wisconsin met on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Council Chambers, as scheduled. No transcript or minutes are available to detail the actual proceedings, votes, or public comments. The following summary is based solely on the published agenda. Agenda Items (Scheduled Discussion & Action) - 26‑0676 – Introduction to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Applicant Capital Investment Partners, Project: Cowboy Jacks in River Point District – An introduction of a TIF applicant for a project in the River Point District. - 26‑0668 – 2025 Public Service Subrecipient Recap of Accomplishments and Program Outcomes – Part 2 – Presentation of accomplishments and outcomes from Catholic Charities, La Crosse County, and New Horizons, with attachments. - 26‑0678 – 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Public Hearing – A public hearing on the 2025 CAPER, with attached report. - 26‑0682 – Accept and File 2025 CAPER – Possible action to accept and file the 2025 CAPER. - 26‑0641 – Resolution implementing an affordable housing extension for Tax Increment District (TID) 14 – Consideration of a resolution to extend affordable housing provisions in TID 14, with staff report. - 26‑0642 – Resolution terminating Tax Increment District (TID) 14 – Consideration of a resolution to terminate TID 14, with staff report. - 26‑0683 – Consideration and possible action on Request for Proposals (RFP) for former North Community Library at 1552 Kane Street – Discussion and possible action on a draft RFP for the former library property. Key Outcomes No transcript or minutes are available to confirm any votes, decisions, public testimony, or other outcomes. The above items were scheduled for discussion and possible action, but their disposition is unknown.

This special meeting of the City of La Crosse Judiciary & Administration Committee was held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Grandad Conference Room at City Hall, First Floor. The agenda listed a call to order and roll call, followed by nonrenewal hearings under Wis. Stat. sec. 125.12. No minutes or transcript were available; the raw transcript is empty, so this summary is based solely on the posted agenda. Roll Call - The agenda lists committee members: Tamra Dickinson, Olivia Stine, Gary Padesky, Mackenzie Mindel, Jennifer Trost, Crystal Bedford, and Lisa Weston. Actual attendance is not recorded in the available materials. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments or testimony are contained in the agenda, and the transcript is empty, so none can be reported. Discussion Items - 26-0593 – Application of Chabolla Corp. dba Tequila's Mexican Restaurant, 515 West Ave. S., for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor License for license year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, along with a Notice of Intent to Not Renew. The Committee was authorized to convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. - 26-0594 – Application of Mema Enterprises LLC dba Citgo on State, 1914 State Road, for a "Class A" Liquor License, Class "A" Beer License, and Cigarette, Tobacco and Electronic Vaping Device License for the same license year, along with a Notice of Intent to Not Renew. The Committee was similarly authorized to convene in closed session for deliberation. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, or directives are documented. Because no minutes or transcript are available, the outcome of the nonrenewal hearings cannot be determined from the provided materials.

The Judiciary & Administration Committee of the City of La Crosse met on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 6:05 PM to 7:21 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Five members were present (Gary Padesky, Jennifer Trost, Lisa Weston, Mackenzie Mindel, Tamra Dickinson); Crystal Bedford and Olivia Stine were excused. The committee considered unfinished business, various license applications, and several zoning and code ordinances, ultimately recommending all items to the Common Council for action at its June 11, 2026 meeting. Unfinished Business - 26-0133 – Zoning change for 1402 & 1410 Gillette Street and 1552 Loomis Street: An ordinance to transfer property from Single Family Residence District to Special Residence District to allow three rental units (one duplex and one single-family). Motion to recommend adoption carried 5-0. License Applications - 26-0431 – Various licenses for June 2025-2026: Recommended approval (subject to compliance) by a 5-0 vote. - 26-0432 – Various licenses for 2026-2027: The committee voted 5-0 to divide the application and pull the Chabolla Corp Beer Garden license. The remaining licenses were recommended for approval (subject to compliance) by a 5-0 vote. - 26-0608 – Chabolla Corp dba Tequila's Mexican Restaurant Beer Garden: The application was recommended to be referred with no recommendation to the Common Council (5-0). - 26-0589 – The Odd Fellows Temple LLC dba Ruthie’s: Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor license recommended for approval subject to signed stipulation agreement (5-0). - 26-0590 – Riverstone Hospitality LLC dba The Pearl Street Hotel & Suites: Combination "Class B" license recommended for approval subject to compliance (5-0). - 26-0591 – The Gas Station LLC dba Fire Flower Hydro: "Class A" Liquor and Beer license recommended for approval subject to compliance (5-0). - 26-0592 – Chuck's Bar LLC dba Chuck's Bar: Combination "Class B" license recommended for approval subject to signed stipulation agreement (5-0). Zoning Ordinance Amendments - 26-0512 – 802 7th Street S: Ordinance to transfer property from Washburn Residential District to Special Multiple Dwelling District to allow an additional unit. Recommended to adopt (5-0). - 26-0514 – 9 Copeland Avenue: Ordinance to transfer from Heavy Industrial District to Planned Development District - Specific for construction of a retail and commercial building. Recommended to adopt (5-0). - 26-0515 – 2415 State Road: Ordinance to transfer from Planned Development District - General to Planned Development District - Specific for a mixed-use development with residential and commercial uses. Recommended to adopt (4-0-1, with Gary Padesky abstaining). Other Ordinances - 26-0542 – Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees: Ordinance to amend Sec. 46-82 regarding connection fees. Recommended to adopt (5-0). - 26-0550 – Pedicab Operations: Ordinance to amend sections 10-868 and 10-869 regarding pedicab operation. Recommended to adopt (5-0). Key Outcomes - All agenda items were recommended to the Common Council for final action at its meeting on June 11, 2026. - No members of the public registered to speak or provided testimony on any agenda item. This summary is based on the meeting agenda and minutes. No transcript was available.

No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided for this meeting. Therefore, no summary can be generated.

The Board of Park Commissioners of La Crosse, Wisconsin, met on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Tracy Littlejohn called the meeting to order. Seven commissioners were present at the start (Littlejohn, Young, Kirsch, Olson, Trost, Wilson, Weston); Sandy Cleary and Tim Alberts were absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM. All agenda items were approved, most unanimously, with one item receiving a single dissenting vote. Key Outcomes - Approval of Minutes – The minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously (7-0). - Enchanted Forest Trick or Treat Event – Approved for Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Riverside Park, contingent on all city and county permits (7-0). - Green Island Ice Arena Dehumidification Repairs – Approved a request by River City Youth Hockey to repair the dehumidification system (7-0). - Boathouse Repairs – Marcou (Copeland Park West 36) – Approved (7-0). - Boathouse Repairs – Schumacher (Copeland Park West 32) – Approved (7-0). - Advisors Management Group Summer Fun 5k Run/Walk – Approved for July 18, 2026, in Pettibone Park, contingent on permits (7-0). - Reduced Park Hours at Goose Green Park – Approved to change hours to 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Vote: 6-1, with Commissioner Trost opposed (Kirsch, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson, Littlejohn in favor; Trost against). - Disc Golf Course Kiosk in Pettibone Park – Approved placement of a new kiosk by Seven Rivers Disc Golf League, contingent on other approvals (7-0). - Beautify La Crosse Application – 4430 Brickyard Lane – Approved (7-0). - Beautify La Crosse Application – 520 23rd St South – Approved (7-0). - Outdoor Recreation Alliance Mountain Bike Clinics – Approved for 2026 at Upper Hixon Forest, charging a fee, contingent on permits (7-0). - 2026 Maintenance Plan – Approved (7-0). - 2027-2031 Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department Strategic Plan – Approved (6-0). At this point in the meeting, Commissioner Littlejohn had left, reducing the present members to six; Cleary and Alberts remained absent.