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 April 9, 2026 Special and Regular meetings

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

Notices and Discussions

Presentation from Couleecap and Karuna on ARPA Bridge Housing Projects

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

City Plan Commission: James Szymalak. Committee for Citizens with Disabilities: Jason Mickelson, Jeff Nylander. Human Rights Commission: Marissa Sutherland, Rosanne Northwood, A Xiong. International Committee: Dana Young. Library Board: Hannah Amann. Police and Fire Commission: Nese Nasif.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Zenith Tech, INC. in the amount $1,118,900.58 for the City of La Crosse Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $659,688.00 for the 16th & Farnam St Utilities project.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. in the amount of $520,310.05 for the Raised Intersections on 16th St S project.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Winona Mechanical Inc in the amount of $448,495.00 for the Water Meter Station-Veterans Park project.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Winona Mechanical Inc in the amount of $1,049,113.00 for the Pammel Creek Rd Lift Station Improvements project.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to A-1 Excavating LLC in the amount of $1,728,730.00 for the Ferry Street - 11th St to 15th St project.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to B&B Electric in the amount of $252,934.00 for the La Crosse Public Library Switchgear Replacement project.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to McCabe Construction in the amount of $393,939.00 for the Wood St - Dead End S to St. Andrew St & Island St - George St to Loomis St project.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to McCabe Construction in the amount of $533,165.00 for the Trane Park Pickleball Court Expansion project.

Report of Bids and Resolution awarding contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. in the amount $173,765.00 for the 2026 Sewer Utility Sidewalk Replacement project.

Resolution establishing the 2027-2031 Capital Equipment Budget.

Recommendation to Adopt failed on a vote of 2-4 out of Finance & Personnel Committee

Resolution authorizing the creation and uses of special revenue fund for the Street Department

Recommendation to Adopt failed on a vote of 2-4 out of 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 2025-2026 (May).

Recommended to be Adopted 7-0 out of Judiciary & Administration Committee

Application of JKLM LLC dba Days Inn La Crosse for a Class "B" Beer license for remainder of license period 2025-2026.

No recommendation out of Judiciary & Administration Committee

AN ORDINANCE to repeal, recreate, create, and amend various sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse relating to electric bicycles, electric scooters, and other vehicle use.

Vote of 6-1 out of the Judiciary & Administration Committee

Resolution approving policy for the Housing Grant Revolving Fund Capital Improvement Project (CIP) request.

Vote of 4-2 out of the Finance & Personnel Committee

Resolution to re-allocate unspent Capital funds from completed purchase and/or projects to underfunded capital project needs for the Water Utility.

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

Resolution to re-allocate unspent Capital funds from completed purchase and/or projects to underfunded and unplanned capital equipment needs for the Sanitary Sewer Utility.

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

Resolution to allocate funds from TID 15 to approved capital improvement project for 16th Street Intersections.

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 Commercial District and Special Residence District to the Planned Development District - General, allowing for a mixed use of residential and commercial at 3102 Chestnut Place and adjacent parcels 17-10315-626, 17-10315-627, and 17-10315-628.

Resolution approving Certified Survey Map - Lot 1, Certified Survey Map Number 67, Volume 19, Document Number 1761262, Located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 15 North, Range 7 West, City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin and request for dedication of right-of-way and waiver of platting requirements.

Amended Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and classifications for the Street department.

Resolution approving application of K&M Chances R LLC dba Chances R for an Expansion of Alcohol Beverage License & Street Privilege Permit for a special event at 417 Jay Street on June 6, 2026.

Preliminary resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment powers under Secs 66.0829 and 66.0703, Wisconsin Statutes, relating to the operation and maintenance of a downtown parking system.

Request for exception to Commercial Design Standards by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union for an exception to the parking placement requirement at 605 West Ave. S.

Resolution approving La Crosse Center Concessionaire Agreement with Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. for 2026-2029.

Resolution authorizing City Finance and Fire Departments to establish a special revenue fund to fulfill obligations of Resolutions 26-0221 and 25-1472.

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.

Recommended to be referred 30 days to the June 2026 meetings

Adjournment