Common Council - Regular Meeting

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

We recognize that the City of La Crosse occupies the land of the Ho-Chunk people. Please take a moment to celebrate and honor the ancestral Ho-Chunk Land, and the sacred lands of all indigenous people.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of May 14, 2026.

2025 La Crosse Fire Department Annual Report.

Financial Report from the Director of Finance for the Month of April.

Notices and Discussions

Resolution approving 2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in June 2026.

Arts and Culture Board: Kelly Leibold. Board of Park Commissioners: Tracy Littlejohn. Committee for Citizens with Disabilities: Christina Pohlman. Ethics Board: Grant Mathu, Owen Hellwig. Heritage Preservation Commission: Laura Godden. Human Rights Commission: Marissa Sutherland. Municipal Transit Utility Board: Lia Manock. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission: Sean Hurtubise, Ralph Geary. Redevelopment Authority: Brian Fukuda.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to August Winter & Sons, Inc in the amount of $2,172,389.00 for the Hagar St Lift Station Improvements project.

Resolution declaring certain property at 1552 Kane St (parcel #17-10113-110) as surplus property.

Recommendation to Adopt failed on a vote of 2-2 out of the Finance & Personnel Committee.

Resolution granting various license applications pursuant to Chapters 4, 6, and/or 10 of the La Crosse Municipal Code for the license period 2026-2027.

Recommended to be Adopted on a vote of 5-0 out of Judiciary & Administration Committee

Application of Chabolla Corp. dba Tequila's Mexican Restaurant, 515 West Ave. S. for a Beer Garden License for license year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Divided from 26-0432 & Referred to Council with No Recommendation on a vote of 5-0 out of Judiciary & Administration Committee.

Resolution Amending the Capital Improvement Project Budget to Add Forest Hills Storage Facility.

2/3 Vote required of the Council; funds not previously adopted in Capital Budget.

Resolution appropriating Tax Incremental District (TID) 11 funds to the Washburn Neighborhood Boulevard Improvements and Community Garden Development.

Vote of 3-1 out of the Finance & Personnel Committee.

Resolution allocating Sanitary Sewer Utility funds for the New Hagar Sanitary Lift Station project bid in May 2026.

2/3 Vote required of the Council; funds not previously adopted in Capital Budget.

Resolution reallocating remaining 2022 Capital Improvement Budget funds for Station #1 window replacement.

2/3 Vote required of the Council; funds not previously adopted in Capital Budget.

Resolution creating and re-allocating existing, unspent funds for new Capital Improvement project in the 900 block of East Avenue South.

2/3 Vote required of the Council; funds not previously adopted in Capital Budget.

Resolution creating and re-allocating existing, unspent funds for new Capital Improvement project in the 700 block of 19th Street South.

2/3 Vote required of the Council; funds not previously adopted in Capital Budget.

Resolution creating and re-allocating existing, unspent funds for new Capital Improvement project in the 1700 block of Market Street.

2/3 Vote required of the Council; funds not previously adopted in Capital Budget.

Resolution creating and re-allocating existing, unspent funds for new Capital Improvement project in the 3300-3500 blocks of Levy Lane.

2/3 Vote required of the Council; funds not previously adopted in Capital Budget.

AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Single Family Residence District to the Special Residence District, allowing for three rental units (one duplex and a single-family unit) at 1402 & 1410 Gillette Street and 1552 Loomis Street.

AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Washburn Residential District to the Special Multiple Dwelling District, allowing an additional unit to be added to the building at 802 7th Street S.

AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Heavy Industrial District to the Planned Development District - Specific, allowing for the construction of a retail and commercial building at 9 Copeland Ave.

AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Planned Development District - General to the Planned Development District - Specific, allowing for the construction of a mixed-use development including residential and commercial uses at 2415 State Road.

AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 46-82(d)(2)a, to create 46-82(e) and to renumber remaining sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees.

AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 10-868(o) and (p) and 10-869(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse regarding the operation of pedicabs.

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 (June).

Amended Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule regarding sign permits under Subsections 111-36 of the La Crosse Municipal Code.

Resolution approving contract with the La Crosse Tribune as the official newspaper for the City's council proceedings and legal notices.

Resolution approving 2025 Compliance Annual Report (CMAR) for the Isle La Plume Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Resolution appropriating Utility funds for utility design as part of the WisDOT reconstruction project 5221-09-72, STH 35 (West Ave) from Barlow to Johnson St and 5221-09-74, STH 35 (Lang Dr) from La Crosse St to Monitor St.

Resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of borrowing under the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for the Water Utility rehabilitation of Grandad Reservoir.

Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of up to $3,701,873 aggregate principal amount of Water System Revenue Bonds of the City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, for the purpose improving the waterworks system of the City, providing details and covenants with respect thereto, prescribing the form of bond, providing for the payment of said bonds, and authorizing the execution by the City of Financial Assistance Agreements from the State of Wisconsin's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program in connection therewith.

Resolution to replace existing public refuse and recycling bins in the Historic Downtown and Old Towne North area.

Resolution approving Application of The Odd Fellows Temple LLC dba Ruthie's, 119 4th St. S. Ste 301, for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor license for license year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and Notice of Intent to Not Renew.

Resolution approving Application of Riverstone Hospitality LLC dba The Pearl Street Hotel & Suites, 200 Pearl Street, for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor license for license year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and Notice of Intent to Not Renew.

Resolution approving Application of The Gas Station LLC dba Fire Flower Hydro, 115 5th Ave. S. Unit B102, for a "Class A" Liquor License and Class "A" Beer License for license year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and Notice of Intent to Not Renew.

Resolution approving Application of Chuck's Bar LLC dba Chuck's Bar, 1101 La Crosse Street, for a Combination "Class B" Beer and Liquor License for license year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and Notice of Intent to Not Renew.

Appeal by School District of La Crosse of the Heritage Preservation Commission designation of historical structure for the building located at 2001 & 2101 Campbell Road. (Note: The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel and Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any closed session, the Council may reconvene in open session.)

Public Hearing pursuant to Municipal Code sec. 20-58

Adjournment