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Common Council Adopts Rezoning for Drive-Thru Restaurant on September 22, 2026

Common Council & Committees — Tuesday, September 22, 2026
BodyLa Crosse, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council & Committees
DateTuesday, September 22, 2026
StatusFILED
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All right, we're gonna call this meeting order at 4 15 p.m.

0:05

This is a special um council meeting.

0:10

There are two excused individuals from this meeting, but moving to our first and only agenda item 26-0957.

0:20

Sorry, that's not right.

0:22

26-0932, an ordinance to amend subsection 115-110 of the code of ordinances of the city of Lacrosse by transferring certain property from the Plan Development District specific to the commercial district, allowing for the development of a restaurant with a drive-thru facility at 4358 Mormon Cooley Road.

0:43

Any questions for staff?

0:48

All right.

0:49

Seeing none is there a motion.

0:52

Councilmember Stein.

0:54

Move to approve.

0:55

Motion to approve is their second.

0:57

Second by Councilmember Kahlo.

1:00

Any discussion?

1:01

All right.

1:02

Seeing none, please sign all in favor, please signify by saying aye or raise another hand.

1:10

Any opposed?

1:12

All right.

1:13

That motion passes.

1:15

Uh this meeting is adjourned, and we need to take a break until 4:30 to start our next meeting.

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Summary of Proceedings

La Crosse Common Council Special Meeting – September 22, 2026

The Common Council of La Crosse, Wisconsin, held a special meeting on September 22, 2026, at 4:10 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The sole agenda item was Ordinance 26-0932, which proposed transferring property at 4358 Mormon Coulee Road from the Planned Development District – Specific to the Commercial District to allow development of a restaurant with a drive-thru facility. The council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance.

Agenda Item 26-0932: Rezoning for Drive-Thru Restaurant at 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd.

  • Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey presided, with 11 council members present and 2 excused (Crystal Bedford and Rosanne Northwood).
  • The ordinance would amend Subsection 115-110 of the City Code of Ordinances, transferring the property from Planned Development District – Specific to Commercial District.
  • Councilmember Olivia Stine moved to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Chris Kahlow.
  • No questions, discussion, or public comments were offered. The council proceeded directly to a vote.
  • The ordinance was designated ORD. 5386 and will be recorded in Volume 12 of the Ordinances.

Key Outcomes

  • The motion to adopt Ordinance 26-0932 carried by a vote of 11 to 0: Yes – Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Weston. Excused – Bedford, Northwood.
  • The meeting adjourned at 4:16 p.m. Note: The agenda and minutes list the meeting start time as 4:10 p.m., while the transcript records the call to order at 4:15 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

All right, we're gonna call this meeting order at 4 15 p.m. This is a special um council meeting. There are two excused individuals from this meeting, but moving to our first and only agenda item 26-0957. Sorry, that's not right. 26-0932, an ordinance to amend subsection 115-110 of the code of ordinances of the city of Lacrosse by transferring certain property from the Plan Development District specific to the commercial district, allowing for the development of a restaurant with a drive-thru facility at 4358 Mormon Cooley Road. Any questions for staff? All right. Seeing none is there a motion. Councilmember Stein. Move to approve. Motion to approve is their second. Second by Councilmember Kahlo. Any discussion? All right. Seeing none, please sign all in favor, please signify by saying aye or raise another hand. Any opposed? All right. That motion passes. Uh this meeting is adjourned, and we need to take a break until 4:30 to start our next meeting.

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