La Crosse, WI
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La CrosseWI averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$196,600 Typical home value $282,230 +4.4% yr/yr · +28.8% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (64)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Arts and Culture Board
- Black
- Freedland
- Mcardle
- Kahlow
- Manges
- Neumann
- Smith
- Stensen
- Wesling
- Illahe
Who’s on the Aviation Board
Who’s on the Board of Park Commissioners
- Cleary
- Littlejohn
- Wilson
- Kirsch
- Alberts
- Kahlow
- Weston
Who’s on the Board of Public Works
Who’s on the Climate Action Plan Steering Committee
- Ericson
- Heneghan
- Lenard
- Meehan
- Mindel
Who’s on the Common Council
Who’s on the Finance & Personnel Committee
Who’s on the Heritage Preservation Commission
- Lisa Weston — Commissioner
Who’s on the Joint Board of Harbor Commissioners
- Earp
- Scheller
- Jerome Gundersen
- Justin Pretasky
- Mark Neumann
- Michael Horstman
- Scott Hendrickson
- Binsfield
- Gunderson Jr
Who’s on the Judiciary & Administration Committee
Who’s on the Library Board
- Aaron Engel
- Kathy Ivey
- Sue Anglehart
- Araysa Simpson
- Mac Kiel
- Jess Thill
- Katie Bittner
- Erin Raymus
- Ross Seymour
- Rosanne Northwood
- Tamra Dickinson
- Shanneon Grant
- Marlene De La
- Hannah Amann
Who’s on the Police and Fire Commission
- James Szymalak
- Nese Nasif
- Bruce Jentz
- Douglas Happel
- Joan Parke
- Ellen Frantz
Municipal budget
Total revenue$138.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$136.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$57.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$202.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,606 (FY2023)
Development activity
20259 housing units ($3.6M)
Upcoming
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Plan Commission
City Plan Commission to review multiple rezoning requests and property agreements
The City Plan Commission will consider several ordinances to change property zoning for residential and industrial uses. The body will also review property transfer agreements and provide an update on the zoning and subdivision code project.
- Purchase and Development Agreement with Northside Neighborhood Center, Inc. for 1552 Kane St.
- Rezoning of 400 & 402 Copeland Avenue from Light Industrial to Special Multiple Dwelling for residential use
- Rezoning of 1536 Wood Street from Single Family Resident to Residence District for a duplex
- Rezoning of 510 9th St S to Planned Development District - Specific for residential apartments
- Resolution declaring 2710 Quarry Road as surplus property
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City Plan Commission
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
4:00 PM
Monday, November 2, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items:
26-0975
Resolution approving Purchase and Development Agreement with the
Northside Neighborhood Center, Inc. for property at 1552 Kane St.
26-0975 Resolution
26-0975 Purchase and Development Agreement
26-0975 Accepted Proposal
26-0975 Staff Report
CPC.StaffReport.1102026.26-0975.LK.pdf
Attachments:
26-1005
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from
the Light Industrial District to the Special Multiple Dwelling District, allowing
for the property at 400 & 402 Copeland Avenue to be converted from
commercial into residential use.
26-1005 Ordinance
26-1005 Rezoning Petition
26-1005 300-foot Property Owner Buffer List
26-1005 Property Owner Buffer Map
26-1005 Notice of Hearing
26-1005 Undeliverable Notice
26-1005 Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Hearing
CPC.StaffReport.1102026.26-1005.LK.pdf
Attachments:
26-1042
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from
the Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial Districts to the Heavy Industrial
District, allowing for the property at Island Street (tax parcel 17-10213-91)
to be split.
26-1042 Ordinance
Attachments:
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of Public Works
Board of Public Works to review gas main replacements and right-of-way payments
The Board of Public Works will discuss street department updates and construction contract payments. The body is reviewing requests for occupancy permits for gas main replacements and payments for right-of-way acquisitions.
- Payment list for right-of-way acquisitions for Losey Blvd
- Xcel Energy request to replace gas main in the Hintgen Neighborhood
- Xcel Energy request to replace gas main on Harvey Street and Hamilton Street
- Construction contract change orders and final payments
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Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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Board of Public Works
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
10:00 AM
Monday, November 2, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing.
The meeting can be viewed (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings
calendar (https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on
the "In Progress" video link to the far right in the meeting list.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Matthew Gallager,
Andrea Trane.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from October 26, 2026.
Agenda Items:
25-1203
Bidder's Proof of Responsibility.
25-1458
Street Department Updates.
26-1123
Construction Contract Change Orders.
26-1130
Construction Contract Final Payments.
26-1139
Approval of payment list of right-of-way acquisitions for Losey Blvd.
26-1143
Revocable Occupancy Permit (ROWP-047712-2026) request from Xcel
Energy to replace gas main in the Hintgen Neighborhood.
26-1144
Revocable Occupancy Permit (ROWP-046418-2026) request from Xcel
Energy to replace gas main on Harvey Street and Hamilton Street between
Taylor and Campbell Street.
Adjournment
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 decisio …
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Arts and Culture Board
Arts and Culture Board to discuss strategic planning and Arts Week 2027
The Arts and Culture Board will meet to discuss the future of board initiatives and a strategic planning session. The board will also receive an update regarding Arts Week 2027.
- Update on Arts Week 2027
- Discussion on future of board initiatives and strategic planning session
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Council Chambers
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Arts and Culture Board
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
8:30 AM
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The meeting can be viewed by visiting the Legislative Information Center
(https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) and clicking on the video link to the far right in the
meeting list.
If you wish to speak on an agenda item, you can do so as part of the Live Virtual Meeting. Contact the
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at the email or phone number below so we can provide
you with the necessary information to join.
Members of the public will also be able to attend the meeting in person.
The meeting will be held at the City Hall, 400 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Additionally, individuals may provide written comments on any agenda items by:
Email: krollk@cityoflacrosse.org or 608.789.7558
Board Members
Chris Kahlow, Dillon McArdle, Mary Cate Wesling, Paige Manges, Kelly Leibold, Jennifer
Morris, Alex Fowler, Joshua Walden
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Notices and Discussions
Agenda Items:
26-1121
Update on Arts Week 2027.
26-1122
Introductions
26-1120
Discussion on future of board initiatives and strategic planning session.
Adjournment
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November 3, 2026
Arts and Culture Board
Meeting Agenda
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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Judiciary & Administration Committee
Committee to consider creating City Administrator position and shifting mayoral duties
The Judiciary & Administration Committee will discuss a charter ordinance to establish the Office of the City Administrator. The body will also hold public hearings on four property rezoning requests and review various license applications.
- Charter ordinance to create City Administrator position and remove duties from the Mayor
- Public hearing: Rezoning 400 & 402 Copeland Avenue from Light Industrial to Special Multiple Dwelling
- Public hearing: Rezoning 1536 Wood Street to Residence District for duplex use
- Public hearing: Rezoning 510 9th St S to Planned Development District - Specific for apartments
- Public hearing: Rezoning Island Street (tax parcel 17-10213-91) to Heavy Industrial District
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Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing. The meeting
can be viewed (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings calendar
(https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on the "In Progress"
video link to the far right in the meeting list.
Public comment is limited to agenda items; statements shall be restricted to the subject matter. If you wish to
speak on an agenda item, please register in advance:
- Register online at https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/city-services/meeting-registration
- Contact the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00p on the day of the meeting, with the following information:
name, municipality of residence, if you are representing an organization or a person other than yourself at the
meeting, and if you are speaking in favor, opposition or neutral. Call 608-789-7510 or email
cityclerk@cityoflacrosse.org
- Sign up in person no less than ten (10) minutes before the start of the meeting.
Public hearings shall be limited to 30 minutes when there are opposing viewpoints from the public. In the absence
of opposing viewpoints, public hearings are limited to 15 minutes. Individual speakers shall speak no more tha …
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Finance & Personnel Committee
Committee considers $3.6 million in sewer system revenue bonds
The Finance & Personnel Committee will review several resolutions regarding city property, development agreements, and funding. The agenda includes discussions on infrastructure bonds, state grants for homelessness prevention, and collective bargaining updates.
- Issuance and sale of up to $3,648,984 in Sewer System Revenue Bonds
- Purchase and Development Agreement for property at 1552 Kane St
- Acceptance of a State of Wisconsin grant for the EHH Program (homelessness and housing assistance)
- Development agreement with RyKey Properties LLC for 'The Eleven' at River Point District
- Fee schedule amendments for replacement siding, windows, and exterior doors
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Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
6:00 PM
Thursday, November 5, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing. The meeting
can be viewed (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings calendar
(https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on the "In Progress"
video link to the far right in the meeting list.
Public comment is limited to agenda items; statements shall be restricted to the subject matter. If you wish to
speak on an agenda item, please register in advance:
- Register online at https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/city-services/meeting-registration
- Contact the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00p on the day of the meeting, with the following information:
name, municipality of residence, if you are representing an organization or a person other than yourself at the
meeting, and if you are speaking in favor, opposition or neutral. Call 608-789-7510 or email
cityclerk@cityoflacrosse.org
- Sign up in person no less than ten (10) minutes before the start of the meeting.
Public hearings shall be limited to 30 minutes when there are opposing viewpoints from the public. In the absence
of opposing viewpoints, public hearings are limited to 15 minutes. Individual speakers shall speak no more than
three …
Fri Nov 6, 2026 · 4:05 PM
Board of Canvassers
Board of Canvassers to tally November 3, 2026 General Election results
The Board of Canvassers will meet to process and tally provisional ballots. The body will also canvass the results of the November 3, 2026 General Election.
- Tallying of provisional ballots
- Canvassing of November 3, 2026 General Election results
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Board of Canvassers
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Grandad Room
4:05 PM
Friday, November 6, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call
Purpose of Meeting:
To process and tally any provisional ballots and canvass the results of the November 3,
2026 General Election.
Adjournment
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.
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.
Board of Canvassers: Mary Groeschner, Pam Mueller, Sondra Craig
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Recent meetings
Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission to elect leaders, revise complaint form
The La Crosse Human Rights Commission will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, review a revised discrimination complaint form, and discuss its powers and duties. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions expected.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Revision of Discrimination Complaint Form
- Discussion on Commission's Powers and Duties
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Eagle Room
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Human Rights Commission
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Eagle Room
5:15 PM
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items:
1
26-0580
Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
2
26-0114
Discrimination Complaint Form Revision
Current Form
Draft Revised Form
Attachments:
3
26-0320
Discussion on Human Rights Commission's Powers and Duties
Adjournment
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.
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.
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Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Economic and Community Development Commission
Commission to review housing rehab proposals and RFP for 713 St. James St.
The Economic and Community Development Commission will consider several housing rehabilitation and supportive services funding proposals. The body will also review a request for proposals regarding the former Community Policing Center.
- Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Proposals from Couleecap and Habitat for Humanity
- HOME ARP Supportive Services Funds
- Housing Rehabilitation Loan Subordination request for Loan 301071
- Request for Proposals (RFP) for the former Community Policing Center at 713 St. James St.
- Annual Development Agreement Compliance Report for The Driftless Apartments and Townhomes
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✓ Decided: Commission approves housing rehab proposals and Driftless Apartments compliance report
The Commission approved Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation proposals contingent on staff agreement terms. It also approved the annual development agreement compliance report for The Driftless Apartments and Townhomes. A housing rehabilitation loan subordination request was denied.
- Approved Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Proposals contingent on city staff approval of agreement terms (6-0)
- Referred HOME ARP Supportive Services Funds item for 30 days (6-0)
- Denied Housing Rehabilitation Loan Subordination request (6-0)
- Approved Annual Development Agreement Compliance Report for The Driftless Apartments and Townhomes (6-0)
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Economic and Community Development Commission
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items:
26-1127
Consideration and Possible Action on Community Development Block Grant
Housing Rehabilitation Proposals (Note: The Committee and/or Council may
convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its
decision. Following any closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene
in open session.)
Couleecap Housing Rehabilitation Program Proposal.pdf
Habitat for Humanity Rehab Proposal.pdf
Attachments:
26-1128
Consideration and Possible Action on HOME ARP Supportive Services Funds
26-1128 Staff Memo.docx
Attachments:
26-1124
Consideration and possible action on Housing Rehabilitation Loan
Subordination request.
Loan 301071 Subordination_.pdf
Loan 301071 - Closing Disclosure.pdf
Loan 301071 Legislative Staff Report.pdf
Attachments:
26-1129
Consideration and possible action on Request for Proposals (RFP) for former
Community Policing Center at 713 St. James St.
Draft Request for Proposals
Attachments:
26-1020
Annual Development Agreement Compliance Report and Determination: MSP
for The Driftless Apartments and Townhomes.
Memo - Driftless Apartments LLC for October ECDC.pdf
Attachments:
Adjournment
Notice is further given that members of other governmental bodies may be present …
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes
Economic and Community Development Commission
3:00 PM
Council Chambers
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Call to Order
This meeting was called to order at 3:01 pm
Roll Call
Erin Goggin, Gina Miller, Linda Lee, Nicholas Padesky, Shaundel
Washington-Spivey,Tamra Dickinson
Present:
6 -
Vicki Markussen
Excused:
1 -
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Dickinson, that the minutes be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Goggin, Miller, Lee, Padesky, Washington-Spivey,Dickinson
6 -
Excused:
Markussen
1 -
Agenda Items:
26-1127
Consideration and Possible Action on Community Development Block Grant
Housing Rehabilitation Proposals (Note: The Committee and/or Council may
convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its
decision. Following any closed session, the Committees and/or Council may
reconvene in open session.)
Couleecap Housing Rehabilitation Program Proposal.pdf
Habitat for Humanity Rehab Proposal.pdf
Attachments:
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Lee to move into closed session.
This carried by voice vote.
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Goggin, that this item be
approved contingent on city staff approval of agreement terms.
Yes:
Goggin, Miller, Lee, Padesky, Washington-Spivey,Dickinson
6 -
Excused:
Markussen
1 -
26-1128
Consideration and Possible Action on HOME ARP Supportive …
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee
Committee to review 2027 stop loss insurance contract
The Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee is meeting to discuss one agenda item. The body will review the stop loss insurance contract for 2027.
- Stop Loss Insurance Contract for 2027 (Item 26-1142)
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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2027 stop-loss insurance contract with Tokio Marine HCC
The Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee approved changes to the City's stop-loss insurance effective January 1, 2027. The committee voted to increase the specific deductible to $150,000, transition to a 12/18 contract, and switch the insurance vendor from Anthem to Tokio Marine HCC.
- Approved September 22, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Increased stop-loss specific deductible to $150k (3-0)
- Approved transition to 12/18 contract (3-0)
- Approved vendor change to Tokio Marine HCC (3-0)
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Grandad Room
3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items:
26-1142
Stop Loss Insurance Contract for 2027
Adjournment
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.
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.
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes
Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee
3:00 PM
Miller Room
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Stephen Matty, Daniel DeGier,Rebecca Franzen
Present:
3 -
Mackenzie Mindel,Erin Goggin
Excused:
2 -
Approval of Minutes
Meeting minutes from September 22, 2026 approved by unanimous consent.
Agenda Items:
26-1142
Stop Loss Insurance Contract for 2027
Motion made by Franzen, Second by DeGier to follow the recommendation of
the City's insurance broker, USI for the following related to the City's stop-loss
insurance effective January 1, 2027.
1. Increase stop-loss specific deductible from $125k to $150k
2. Accept proposal to move for a 12/15 to a 12/18 contract
3. Enter into an agreement with a new vendor moving from Anthem to Tokio
Marine HCC.
Yes:
Matty, DeGier,Franzen
3 -
Excused:
Mindel,Goggin
2 -
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m.
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.
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Employee Benefit Trust Fund
Committee
Meeting Minutes
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 …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-1142 — ADOPTED
3 yea · 2 present
Stephen Matty yea · Daniel DeGier yea · Mackenzie Mindel present · Rebecca Franzen yea · Erin Goggin present
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Arts and Culture Board
Arts and Culture Board holds test meeting
The agenda indicates this meeting is only a test. It contains no substantive business beyond two test items.
- Test Item 1 (26-1136)
- Test item 2 (26-1137)
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Council Chambers
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
8:00 AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
*THIS MEETING IS ONLY A TEST*
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items:
26-1136
Test Item 1
26-1137
Test item 2
Adjournment
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.
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
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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Room Tax Commission
Room Tax Commission to review budgets and financial reports
The Room Tax Commission will discuss finance updates, including a room tax audit and collection statistics. The body will also review budget analyses and reports for the La Crosse Center and Explore La Crosse CVB.
- Room Tax Calculation Sheet for August 2026
- Room Tax Statistics through June 2026
- La Crosse Center budget analysis for 2025-2027
- Explore La Crosse 2025 Annual Report
- Proposed 2027 budget for Explore La Crosse
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers - Miller Room
4:30 PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The Room Tax Commission meeting will be conducted in-person. Members of the public can request
access to attend the meeting via video conferencing by emailing Angie Berget at
bergeta@cityoflacrosse.org.
If you wish to speak on an agenda item, you can do so through in-person or virtual attendance. Contact
the Commission Secretary by emailing bergeta@cityoflacrosse.org, calling (608)789-7595, or using the
drop box outside of City Hall. A link can be provided with the necessary information to join the meeting.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of October 23, 2025 meeting
Agenda Items:
Finance Updates & Reports
Update from Finance regarding Room Tax Audit Discussion
26-1131
Room Tax Calculation Sheet Aug 2026
AUG 2026 ROOM TAX CALC SHEET.pdf
Attachments:
26-1132
Room Tax Statistics through June, 2026
Room Tax Collection Stats 2022-2026YTD.pdf
Attachments:
La Crosse Center Business
26-1109
La Crosse Center Next Year-Current Year Budget Analysis
La Crosse Center Next Year-Current Year Budget Analysis 2025-2027.pdf
Attachments:
Explore La Crosse CVB Business
26-1135
Explore La Crosse 2025 Annual Report
LACVB 2025 Annual Report.pdf
Attachments:
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Room Tax Commission
Meeting Agenda - Final
26-1133
Explor …
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of Public Works
Board reviews bids for Fire Station #1 windows and street closures for utility work.
The La Crosse Board of Public Works will review and approve a bid for replacing windows at Fire Station #1. The board will also consider temporary street closure permits for construction staging on 3rd Street and fiber-optic conduit installation on Commerce Street.
- Review and approve bid for replacement of Windows at Fire Station #1
- Temporary Street Privilege Permit for Fowler and Hammer to close western lane of 3rd Street
- Revocable Occupancy Permit for Metronet to install fiber-optic conduit on 2700 block of Commerce Street
- Temporary Street Privilege Permit for Mead and Hunt to close lane of 4th Street South
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✓ Decided: Board approves permits, window replacements, and bidder responsibility
The La Crosse Board of Public Works approved meeting minutes from October 19, 2026, and accepted the Bidder's Proof of Responsibility. They also approved window replacements at Fire Station #1 and multiple temporary street privilege and revocable occupancy permits for construction and fiber-optic installation.
- Approved October 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Bidder's Proof of Responsibility (4-0)
- Approved window replacement bid for Fire Station #1 (4-0)
- Approved temporary street privilege permit for 3rd Street lane closure by Fowler and Hammer (4-0)
- Approved revocable occupancy permit for Metronet fiber-optic conduit on Commerce Street (4-0)
- Approved temporary street privilege permit for 4th Street South lane closure by Mead and Hunt (4-0)
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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Board of Public Works
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
10:00 AM
Monday, October 26, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing.
The meeting can be viewed (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings
calendar (https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on
the "In Progress" video link to the far right in the meeting list.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Matthew Gallager,
Andrea Trane.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from October 19, 2026.
Agenda Items:
25-1202
Bidder's Proof of Responsibility.
26-1088
Review and approve bid for replacement of Windows at Fire Station #1.
26-1082
Temporary Street Privilege Permit (ROWP-047471-2026) request from Fowler
and Hammer to close the western lane of 3rd Street for construction staging.
26-1125
Revocable Occupancy Permit (ROWP-046203-2026) request from Metronet to
install new fiber-optic conduit on the 2700 block of Commerce Street.
26-1126
Temporary Street Privilege Permit (ROWP-047526-2026) request from Mead
and Hunt to close a lane of 4th Street South between Hood Street and King
Street.
Adjournment
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scheduled meeting to gather information a …
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes - Final
Board of Public Works
10:00 AM
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
Monday, October 26, 2026
Call to Order
Mayor Shaundel called the meeting to order at 10:00AM.
Roll Call
Erin Goggin, Matt Gallager, Shaundel Washington-Spivey,Tamra Dickinson
Present:
4 -
Andrea Trane
Excused:
1 -
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Gallager, to APPROVE the
minutes from October 19, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Items:
25-1202
Bidder's Proof of Responsibility.
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Dickinson, to APPROVE. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Goggin, Gallager, Dickinson,Washington-Spivey
4 -
Excused:
Trane
1 -
26-1088
Review and approve bid for replacement of Windows at Fire Station #1.
A motion was made by Gallager, seconded by Dickinson, to APPROVE. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Goggin, Washington-Spivey, Gallager,Dickinson
4 -
Excused:
Trane
1 -
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Board of Public Works
Meeting Minutes - Final
26-1082
Temporary Street Privilege Permit (ROWP-047471-2026) request from
Fowler and Hammer to close the western lane of 3rd Street for construction
staging.
Andy Neubauer and Holden Stoen were called to speak.
A motion was made by Gallager, seconded by Dickinson, to APPROVE. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Dickinson, Goggin, Washingt …
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-1202 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Andrea Trane present · Erin Goggin yea · Matt Gallager yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea
26-1082 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Andrea Trane present · Tamra Dickinson yea · Erin Goggin yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea · Matt Gallager yea
26-1088 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Andrea Trane present · Erin Goggin yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea · Matt Gallager yea · Tamra Dickinson yea
26-1125 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Andrea Trane present · Tamra Dickinson yea · Matt Gallager yea · Erin Goggin yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea
26-1126 — APPROVED
4 yea · 1 present
Andrea Trane present · Tamra Dickinson yea · Erin Goggin yea · Matt Gallager yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Redevelopment Authority
Redevelopment Authority to consider purchase extensions for Cowboy Jack's lots
The Redevelopment Authority will review project and financial updates for October 2026. The body is considering several property agreements, including purchase option extensions and a property transfer from the City of La Crosse.
- Second Extension to the Option to Purchase Agreement with Capital Investment Partners, LLC (Cowboy Jack's) for Lot 2 of Lot 11 and Lot 12
- Property Maintenance Agreement for snow removal with Property Reliance LLC
- Quit Claim Deed for property transfer from the City of La Crosse to the Redevelopment Authority
- Contract with Project for Public Spaces for the Public Market project
- Transfer of funds for property acquisition at River Point District
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✓ Decided: La Crosse Redevelopment Authority approves multiple property and service deals
The Redevelopment Authority approved several agreements regarding property sales, maintenance, and professional services. The board also authorized a property transfer from the City of La Crosse and discussed a funding contribution for property acquisition in the River Point District.
- Approved second extension for Lot 2 purchase agreement (voice vote)
- Approved second extension for Lot 12 purchase agreement (voice vote)
- Approved snow removal contract with Property Reliance LLC (voice vote)
- Adopted resolution for property transfer via Quit Claim Deed (voice vote)
- Approved professional services agreement for Lot 10 (voice vote)
- Approved contract with Project for Public Spaces (voice vote)
- Advanced fund transfer resolution for property acquisition (no recommendation)
Council Chambers
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Redevelopment Authority
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
4:00 PM
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items:
26-1093
Monthly Project Management update for River Point District - October
2026.
October 2026-Reduced 2.pdf
Attachments:
26-1071
Monthly Financial Update of the Redevelopment Authority - October 2026.
October Financials.pdf
Attachments:
26-1091
Consideration and possible action on Second Extension to the Option to
Purchase Agreement with Capital Investment Partners, LLC (Cowboy
Jack's) for Lot 2 of Lot 11.
10-263-2026 Lot 11 Extension to the Option to Purchase Agreement.docx
Attachments:
26-1092
Consideration and possible action on Second Extension to the Option to
Purchase Agreement with Capital Investment Partners, LLC (Cowboy
Jack's) for Lot 12.
10-263-2026 Lot 12 Extension to the Option to Purchase Agreement.docx
Attachments:
26-1106
Consideration and possible action on Property Maintenance Agreement
for snow removal with Property Reliance LLC to be paid from planning
option agreement payments.
Property Maintenance Agreement
Attachments:
26-1094
Resolution approving Quit Claim Deed for the transfer of property from the
City of La Crosse to the Redevelopment Authority.
26-1094 Resolution
26-1094 Quit Claim Deed
26-1094 Legal Description
26-1094 Certified Survey Map
26-1094 Staff Report
Attachments:
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400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes
Redevelopment Authority
4:00 PM
Council Chambers
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Call to Order
This meeting was called to order at 4:01 pm.
Roll Call
Barb Janssen, Edward R Przytarski, Adam Hatfield,Julie Henline
Present:
4 -
Michael Sigman, Vacant 1,Phillip Ostrem
Excused:
3 -
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Przytarski, seconded by Henline, that the minutes be
approved. The motion carried on voice vote.
Agenda Items:
26-1093
Monthly Project Management update for River Point District - October 2026.
October 2026-Reduced 2.pdf
Attachments:
26-1071
Monthly Financial Update of the Redevelopment Authority - October 2026.
October Financials.pdf
Attachments:
26-1091
Consideration and possible action on Second Extension to the Option to
Purchase Agreement with Capital Investment Partners, LLC (Cowboy Jack's)
for Lot 2 of Lot 11.
10-263-2026 Lot 11 Extension to the Option to Purchase
Agreement.docx
Attachments:
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Przytarski, that this be approved.
The motion carried by voice vote.
26-1092
Consideration and possible action on Second Extension to the Option to
Purchase Agreement with Capital Investment Partners, LLC (Cowboy Jack's)
for Lot 12.
10-263-2026 Lot 12 Extension to the Option to Purchase
Agreement.docx
Attachments:
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Henline, that this Request be
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-1091 — APPROVED
5 present
Vacant 1 present · Adam Hatfield present · Barb Janssen present · Edward R Przytarski present · Julie Henline present
26-1092 — APPROVED
5 yea
Vacant 1 yea · Adam Hatfield yea · Barb Janssen yea · Edward R Przytarski yea · Julie Henline yea
26-1094 — ADOPTED
5 yea
Vacant 1 yea · Adam Hatfield yea · Barb Janssen yea · Edward R Przytarski yea · Julie Henline yea
26-1105 — APPROVED
5 yea
Vacant 1 yea · Adam Hatfield yea · Barb Janssen yea · Edward R Przytarski yea · Julie Henline yea
26-1106 — APPROVED
5 yea
Vacant 1 yea · Adam Hatfield yea · Barb Janssen yea · Edward R Przytarski yea · Julie Henline yea
26-1117 — APPROVED
5 yea
Vacant 1 yea · Adam Hatfield yea · Barb Janssen yea · Edward R Przytarski yea · Julie Henline yea
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Heritage Preservation Commission
Commission reviews two historic landmark nominations and one sign request
The Heritage Preservation Commission will consider designating two residential properties as Local Historic Landmarks. The body will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new sign in the Downtown Historic District.
- Nomination of Josten House (417 11th Street S) as a Local Historic Landmark
- Nomination of John & Elizabeth Ott House (1512 Winnebago Street) as a Local Historic Landmark
- Certificate of Appropriateness for a new sign at 200 Main Street
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Council Chambers- City Hall 400 La Crosse St
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers- City Hall 400 La Crosse St
6:00 PM
Thursday, October 22, 2026
The meeting is conducted in person and through video conferencing.
Members of the public can request access to attend the meeting via video conferencing by emailing
Tim Acklin at acklint@cityoflacrosse.org.
If you wish to speak please provide written comments by emailing acklint@cityoflacrosse.org, using a
drop box outside of City Hall or mailing the Department of Planning, Development, and Assessment at
400 La Crosse St, WI 54601
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
1.
Approval of the September 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes.
Agenda Items:
2.
26-1116
Nomination of the Josten House, located at 417 11th Street S, to be designated
as a Local Historic Landmark.
Nomination
Attachments:
3.
26-1115
Nomination of the John & Elizabeth Ott House, located at 1512 Winnebago
Street, to be designated as a Local Historic Landmark.
Nomination
Attachments:
4.
26-1119
Review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new sign on the property
located at 200 Main Street. (Downtown Historic District)
Sign Plans
Staff Report
Attachments:
5.
Updates/Future Agenda Items. (Meeting Dates, Property Recognition Effort, NRHP
Nominations)
Adjournment
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October 22, 2026
Heritage Preservation Commission
Meeting Agenda
Notice is further given …
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Municipal Transit Utility Board
Public hearing on proposed transit route changes
The Municipal Transit Utility Board is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to transit routes. The session is scheduled for October 22, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Public hearing regarding proposed route changes (26-1069)
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Southside Neighborhood Center
1300 6th St S
La Crosse WI 54601
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Public Notice - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Southside Neighborhood Center
1300 6th St S
La Crosse WI 54601
4:00 PM
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Route Changes
26-1069
Municipal Transit Utility - Proposed Route Changes
The Municipal Transit Utility is holding a public hearing regarding proposed route changes
from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 22 at the South Side Neighborhood Center, 1300 Sixth
St, La Crosse, WI 54601.
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.
NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY
Requests from persons with a disability who need assistance to participate should notify the Transit
Department at (608) 789-7350 or mtu@cityoflacrosse.org as soon as possible.
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Police and Fire Commission
Police and Fire Commission to review personnel reports
The Commission will review October 2026 personnel reports for the police and fire departments. The meeting includes a proposal to move Sergeant Andrew Tolvstad to regular status.
- Appointment of Sergeant Andrew Tolvstad to regular status
- October 2026 Police Personnel Report
- October 2026 Fire Personnel Report
- Scheduling of Police Officer interviews for November 2026
- Scheduling of Firefighter interviews for January 2027
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✓ Decided: Commission approves Sergeant Tolvstad's appointment to regular status
The La Crosse Police and Fire Commission approved the appointment of Sergeant Andrew Tolvstad to regular status after he completed his probationary period. The commission also accepted and filed the October 2026 Police and Fire Personnel Reports. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes of September 16, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted and filed October 2026 Police Personnel Report (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Sergeant Andrew Tolvstad to regular status (unanimous)
- Accepted and filed October 2026 Fire Personnel Report (unanimous)
City Hall - Hedgehog Conference Room
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City Hall - Hedgehog Conference Room
8:30 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Police and Fire Commission meeting will be conducted in-person. Members of the public can
request access to attend the meeting via video conferencing by emailing Megan Ihrke at
ihrkem@cityoflacrosse.org.
If you wish to speak on an agenda item, you can do so through in-person or virtual attendance. Contact
the Commission Secretary by emailing ihrkem@cityoflacrosse.org, calling (608)789-7595, or using the
drop box outside of City Hall. A link can be provided with the necessary information to join the meeting.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of September 16, 2026 meeting.
Agenda Items:
I.
26-1099
Police Personnel Report - October, 2026
A. Appointment of Sergeant Andrew Tolvstad to regular status following successful
completion of probationary period.
II.
26-1100
Fire Personnel Report - October, 2026
III.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
A. Future Agenda Items:
1. Police Officer Interviews to follow November meeting in 2026.
2. Firefighter interviews to follow January meeting in 2027.
Adjournment
NOTE: The Commission may convene in closed session relative to items I and II pursuant to Wis.
Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotions and performance evaluation data of a
public employee. Following any closed sess …
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La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes
Police and Fire Commission
8:30 AM
City Hall - Hedgehog Conference Room
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Draft until approved at the Commission's November 18, 2026 meeting.
The Police and Fire Commission meeting was conducted in-person. Members of the public
could request access to attend the meeting via video conferencing by emailing Megan Ihrke at
ihrkem@cityoflacrosse.org.
Members of the public who wished to speak on an agenda item were asked to contact the
Commission Secretary by emailing ihrkem@cityoflacrosse.org, calling (608)789-7595, or
using the drop box outside of City Hall.
Call to Order
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Happel at 8:29 a.m.
Roll Call
Guests: Chief Schott, Assistant Chief Kloss
Present: 4 - Douglas Happel, Bruce Jentz, Joan Parke, James Szymalak
Excused: 1 - Nese Nasif
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of September 16, 2026 meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Jentz to approve the minutes of the September 16,
2026 meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Szymalak. Unanimous
approval.
Agenda Items:
I.
Police Personnel Report - October, 2026
Presented by: Assistant Chief Kloss
Motion by Commissioner Parke to accept and file the October, 2026 Police
Personnel Report. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jentz. Unanimous
approval.
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Meeting Minutes
A. Appointment of Sergeant Andrew Tolv …
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM
La Crosse Center Board
Board considers marketing agreement with La Crosse Beverage
The La Crosse Center Board will meet to review a proposed marketing agreement with La Crosse Beverage. The board will also consider liquor expenses and receive operational updates.
- Resolution authorizing a Marketing Agreement between the City of La Crosse and La Crosse Beverage
- Request to approve liquor expenses for August and September 2026
- Updates regarding La Crosse Concession Services Inc.
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✓ Decided: La Crosse Center Board approves marketing agreement and liquor expenses
The La Crosse Center Board approved a marketing agreement between the City of La Crosse and La Crosse Beverage. The board also approved a request for liquor expenses. Several other agenda items regarding operations, sales, and events were discussed with no formal action taken.
- Approved August 18th and September 15th, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
- Approved request for liquor expenses (voice vote)
- Adopted resolution for marketing agreement with La Crosse Beverage (voice vote)
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La Crosse Center Board
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse WI 54601
Council Chambers
4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance.
If you wish to speak on an agenda item, you can do so in-person. Contact the La
Crosse Center at the email or phone number below so we can provide you with the
necessary information to join.
Members of the public will also be able to attend the meeting in person. The meeting
will be held at the City Hall, 400 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Additionally, individuals may provide written comments on any agenda items by:
Email: talbota@cityoflacrosse.org or 608.304.7712
Board Members
Brent Smith, Barb Janssen, David McDowell, Scott Rada, Angela Seeger, Ralph Geary,
Nicholas Padesky, Beth Hartung, Royce Nash II, Emily Guerrero
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Notices and Discussions
Mason Manglitz
Agenda Items:
26-1108
Request to approve liquor expenses.
AUGUST 26 Downtown Maintstreet-Check Register.pdf
SEPTEMBER 26 Downtown Maintstreet-Check Register.pdf
Attachments:
Staff Rep: Alix Talbot
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La Crosse Center Board
Meeting Agenda - Final
26-1107
Updates regarding La Crosse Concession Services Inc.
26-0595 Agreement - Updated to La Crosse Concession Services Inc.pdf
Attachments:
Staff Rep: Jared Flick
26-1067
Resolution authorizing a Marketing Agreement Between th …
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300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes - Final
La Crosse Center Board
4:00 PM
Council Chambers
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:02pm by Board Chair Smith.
Roll Call
Angela Seeger, Barb Janssen, Brent Smith, Ralph Geary, Scott Rada,
Nicholas Padesky,Emily Guerrero
Present:
7 -
Beth A Hartung, David L. Mc Dowell,Royce Nash II
Absent:
3 -
Others Present
Staff: Jared Flick, Dan Trussoni, Alix Talbot, Megan Schwarz and Jay Breier.
Other: Erik Sjolander
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Geary to approve the August
18th & September 15th, 2026 meeting minutes. The motion carried by voice
vote.
Notices and Discussions
Mason Manglitz-New Maintenance Technician
Agenda Items:
26-1108
Request to approve liquor expenses.
A motion was made by Rada, seconded by Geary, that this Request be
APPROVED . The motion carried by voice vote.
26-1107
Updates regarding La Crosse Concession Services Inc.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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La Crosse Center Board
Meeting Minutes - Final
26-1067
Resolution authorizing a Marketing Agreement Between the City of La Crosse
and La Crosse Beverage.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Seeger, that this Resolution be
ADOPTED . The motion carried by voice vote.
26-1110
Updates regarding sales and events.
NO ACTION TAKEN
26-1113
Updates regarding operations.
NO ACTION TAKEN
26-1111
Upd …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Aviation Board
Aviation Board to review 2027 airport budget and fees
The Aviation Board is meeting to consider the 2027 Airport Operating Budget and the 2027 Airport Schedule of Fees. The board will also receive updates on projects, marketing, air service, and Ft. McCoy.
- Approval of 2027 Airport Schedule of Fees
- Approval of 2027 Airport Operating Budget
- Projects, Marketing, Air Service, and Ft. McCoy update
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City Hall
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
www.lseairport.com
2850 Airport Road
La Crosse WI 54603
Grandad Room
City Hall
4:00 PM
Monday, October 19, 2026
Call to Order
Approval of September 18 meeting minutes
Meeting mintues
Agenda Items
1
26-1095
Approval of 2027 Airport Schedule of Fees
26-1095 - 2027AirportScheduleFees.pdf
26-1095 - 2027AirportScheduleFees_BckGrndLtr_10192026.docx
Attachments:
2
26-1096
Approval of 2027 Airport Operating Budget
26-1096 - 2027AirportOperatingBudget.pdf
26-1096 - 2027AirportOperatingBudget_BckGrndLtr_10192026.docx
Attachments:
3
26-1097
Projects/Marketing/Air Service/Ft. McCoy Update
26-1097 - Airport Update & Statistics.pdf
Attachments:
Adjourn
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.
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.
Aviation Board members: Tamra Dickinson, Drake Hokanson, Alan Fullerton, Ryan
Seib, Jeannie Groskreutz, Mark Haakenson, Steve Duffrin, Bradley Weber, Scott
Arenz, Melissa Dubois.
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Board of Park Commissioners
Board considers use agreement with La Crosse Loggers
The Board of Park Commissioners will review several facility use requests and concept plans for city parks and harbors. The meeting includes decisions on fundraiser permits, fee updates, and infrastructure projects.
- Consolidated and restated use agreement between the City of La Crosse and the La Crosse Loggers
- Campground and Mokki Sauna and Dip concepts at La Crosse Municipal Harbor west property
- Installation of six Leopold Benches on Marsh Trails for an Eagle Scout project
- Pettibone Boat Club 2027 fees and Pettibone Resort Flood Evacuation Plan
- Bicentennial Phase 3 Reroute concept presented by Outdoor Recreation Alliance
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✓ Decided: Park board approves use agreement with La Crosse Loggers
The Board of Park Commissioners approved a consolidated and restated use agreement with the La Crosse Loggers, along with a campground concept and a sauna concept at the municipal harbor. The board also approved an Eagle Scout bench project, two fundraising events, boat club fees, a flood evacuation plan, and a trail reroute concept.
- Approved resolution authorizing consolidated and restated use agreement with La Crosse Loggers (7-1)
- Approved Eagle Scout project to construct and install six Leopold Benches along Marsh Trails (8-0)
- Approved concept of a campground on the west property at La Crosse Municipal Harbor (8-0)
- Approved concept of Mokki Sauna and Dip at the west property at La Crosse Municipal Harbor (8-0)
- Approved River City Youth Hockey 'Pucks & Pints' fundraiser at Green Island Park for Oct. 17, 2026 (8-0)
- Approved Polio Walk fundraiser on the Marsh Trails for Oct. 24, 2026 (8-0)
- Approved Pettibone Boat Club 2027 fees (8-0)
- Approved Pettibone Resort Flood Evacuation Plan (8-0)
Council Chambers
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Board of Park Commissioners
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
5:30 PM
Thursday, October 15, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through livestream.
The livestream can be viewed by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings
calendar
(https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on
the "In Progress" video link to the far right in the meeting list.
If you wish to speak on an agenda item, you can do so as part of the Live Virtual Meeting.
Contact the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at the email or phone number below
so we can provide you with the necessary information to join.
Members of the public will also be able to attend the meeting in person.
The meeting will be held at the City Hall, 400 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Additionally, individuals may provide written comments on any agenda items by:
Email: krollk@cityoflacrosse.org or 608.789.7558
Board Members
Jennifer Trost, Lisa Weston, Robert Young, Eileen Kirsch, Pat Wilson, Sandra Cleary,
Todd Olson, Tracy Littlejohn, Tim Alberts
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Notices and Discussions
Agenda Items:
26-1079
Request to approve the resolution authorizing a consolidated and restated use
agreement between the City of La Crosse and the La Crosse Loggers.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONSOLIDATED AND RESTATED USE AG
Consoli …
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes
Board of Park Commissioners
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm.
Roll Call
Jennifer Trost, Lisa Weston, Patrick Wilson, Robert Young, Sandy Cleary,
Tim Alberts, Todd Olson,Tracy Littlejohn
Present:
8 -
Eileen Kirsch
Excused:
1 -
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Young, that the minutes be
APPROVED . The motion carried unanimously
Notices and Discussions
Agenda Items:
26-1079
Request to approve the resolution authorizing a consolidated and restated use
agreement between the City of La Crosse and the La Crosse Loggers.
A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Wilson, that the Request be
APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Cleary, Olson,Littlejohn
7 -
Abstain:
Alberts
1 -
26-1078
Request to approve the Eagle Scout project to construct and install six (6)
Leopold Benches along sections of the Marsh Trails.
A motion was made by Littlejohn, seconded by Olson, that the Request be
APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Cleary, Alberts, Olson,Littlejohn
8 -
26-0969
Request to approve the concept of a campground on the west property at La
Crosse Municipal Harbor.
A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Alberts, that the Request be
APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote …
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0960 — APPROVED
8 yea
Jennifer Trost yea · Lisa Weston yea · Patrick Wilson yea · Robert Young yea · Sandy Cleary yea · Tim Alberts yea · Todd Olson yea · Tracy Littlejohn yea
26-0961 — APPROVED
8 yea
Jennifer Trost yea · Lisa Weston yea · Patrick Wilson yea · Robert Young yea · Sandy Cleary yea · Tim Alberts yea · Todd Olson yea · Tracy Littlejohn yea
26-0962 — APPROVED
8 yea
Jennifer Trost yea · Lisa Weston yea · Patrick Wilson yea · Robert Young yea · Sandy Cleary yea · Tim Alberts yea · Todd Olson yea · Tracy Littlejohn yea
26-0963 — APPROVED
8 yea
Jennifer Trost yea · Lisa Weston yea · Patrick Wilson yea · Robert Young yea · Sandy Cleary yea · Tim Alberts yea · Todd Olson yea · Tracy Littlejohn yea
26-0964 — APPROVED
8 yea
Jennifer Trost yea · Lisa Weston yea · Patrick Wilson yea · Robert Young yea · Sandy Cleary yea · Tim Alberts yea · Todd Olson yea · Tracy Littlejohn yea
26-0969 — APPROVED
8 yea
Jennifer Trost yea · Lisa Weston yea · Patrick Wilson yea · Robert Young yea · Sandy Cleary yea · Tim Alberts yea · Todd Olson yea · Tracy Littlejohn yea
26-1077 — APPROVED
8 yea
Jennifer Trost yea · Lisa Weston yea · Patrick Wilson yea · Robert Young yea · Sandy Cleary yea · Tim Alberts yea · Todd Olson yea · Tracy Littlejohn yea
26-1078 — APPROVED
8 yea
Jennifer Trost yea · Lisa Weston yea · Patrick Wilson yea · Robert Young yea · Sandy Cleary yea · Tim Alberts yea · Todd Olson yea · Tracy Littlejohn yea
26-1079 — APPROVED
7 yea · 1 abstain
Jennifer Trost yea · Lisa Weston yea · Tim Alberts abstain · Patrick Wilson yea · Robert Young yea · Sandy Cleary yea · Todd Olson yea · Tracy Littlejohn yea
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse
Housing Authority to review 2027 Annual Plan and Five-Year Capital Fund Program
The Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse will hold a public hearing to review the PHA 2027 Annual Plan. The body will also consider the 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Fund Program Plan.
- Public hearing on PHA 2027 Annual Plan
- Review of 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Fund Program Plan
housingbudgetplanningpublic-hearing
Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse
1307 Badger Street
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Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse
1307 Badger Street
12:00 PM
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call
Shawn Bacon, Christina Beckner, Kimberly Cable, Mike Juran, and Peter Sayner.
1
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from September 9, 2026.
2
Approval of Bills
3
Executive Director's Report
a. Administrative Department
b. Resident Services Department
c. Occupancy Department
d. Maintenance Department
4
Finance Report
5
New Business
26-1085
Review PHA 2027 Annual Plan and 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Fund Program
Plan.
6
Public Hearing
26-1086
Review PHA 2027 Annual Plan and 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Fund Program
Plan. ACTION.
7
Adjournment
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.
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October 14, 2026
Housing Authority of the City of La
Crosse
Meeting Agenda - Final
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.
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Board of Estimates
Board to review and finalize 2027 operating budget
The La Crosse Board of Estimates will meet to discuss and finalize the 2027 Operating Budget. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and in-person at City Hall.
- Review and finalize 2027 Operating Budget
- Public hearing on 2027 Operating Budget
- Zoom participation available
- In-person attendance at City Hall
budgetcity-hallpublic-meetingoperating-budget
✓ Decided: Board of Estimates approves 2027 Operating Budget scenario #2
The Board of Estimates held a public hearing regarding the 2027 Operating Budget. After a motion to approve scenario #1 failed, the Board voted to approve scenario #2.
- Approved 2027 Operating Budget scenario #2 (5-3)
- Denied 2027 Operating Budget scenario #1 (3-5)
Council Chambers
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Board of Estimates
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers4:00 PMTuesday, October 13, 2026
Discussion / Review / Finalize Recommended Operating Budget, if needed
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing via
Zoom.
Zoom (participation):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83473183380?pwd=SE55WWRKL2V2alhncW5VM3RLWGYrdz09
Passcode: CC2026
Call In (audio only): +13126266799, Meeting ID: 83473183380
Call to Order
Roll Call
Members: Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and Council Members Dickinson,
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Northwood
Agenda Items:
26-0588 2027 Operating Budget.
Adjournment
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.
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.
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes - Final
Board of Estimates
4:00 PM
Council Chambers
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Discussion / Review / Finalize Recommended Operating Budget
Call to Order
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Interim Finance Director Dan Degier is a non-voting member.
Aron Newberry, Barb Janssen, Daniel DeGier, Jennifer Trost, Larry
Sleznikow, Mackenzie Mindel, Rosanne Northwood, Shaundel
Washington-Spivey,Tamra Dickinson
Present:
9 -
Chris Kahlow,Erin Goggin
Excused:
2 -
Agenda Items:
26-0588
2027 Operating Budget.
A motion was made by Northwood, seconded by Newberry, to open public
hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Mindel, Washington-Spivey, Newberry, Trost, Janssen, Sleznikow,
Northwood,Dickinson
8 -
The following individuals spoke: Laura Abelara, Roxanne Marina, Justin Urness,
Elayne Stevens, Sadie Kuhl, Andrew Sherman, Jake Fischer, Anna Sprague, Kevin
Hundt, Nicholas Padesky.
A motion was made by Mindel, seconded by Northwood, to close public
hearing. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Dickinson, Mindel, Northwood, Newberry, Janssen, Sleznikow,
Washington-Spivey,Trost
8 -
A motion was made by Washington-Spivey, seconded by Dickinson, to
APPROVE 2027 Operating Budget scenario #1. The motion failed by the
following vote:
Yes:
Dickinson, Washington-Spivey,Trost
3 -
No:
Northwood, Janssen, Mindel, Newberr …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0588 — APPROVED
24 yea · 8 nay · 2 present
Mackenzie Mindel yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey nay · Jennifer Trost nay · Barb Janssen yea · Aron Newberry yea · Larry Sleznikow yea · Rosanne Northwood nay · Tamra Dickinson yea · Rosanne Northwood nay · Barb Janssen nay · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea · Mackenzie Mindel nay · Aron Newberry nay · Jennifer Trost yea · Larry Sleznikow nay · Daniel DeGier present · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea · Aron Newberry yea · Jennifer Trost yea · Barb Janssen yea · Larry Sleznikow yea · Rosanne Northwood yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Rosanne Northwood yea · Aron Newberry yea · Barb Janssen yea · Larry Sleznikow yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea · Jennifer Trost yea · Daniel DeGier present
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Committee to discuss bike parking design standards and draft ordinance
The Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review a Safety Action Plan and the Week without Driving overview. The body will also discuss and potentially recommend bike parking design standards and a draft bike parking ordinance.
- Discussion and possible recommendation on Bike Parking Design Standards
- Draft Bike Parking Ordinance discussion
- Safety Action Plan presentation
- Transportation Alternatives Program grant updates
bikingpedestrianszoningtransportationsafety
✓ Decided: Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee approves previous meeting minutes
The committee met to discuss a safety action plan, bike parking design standards, and grant updates. No substantive decisions were recorded other than the approval of previous minutes.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (voice vote)
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Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Miller Room
8:30 AM
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Members of the public will be able to attend the meeting in person in the Miller Room at City Hall located
at 400 La Crosse St in La Crosse or online. Members of the public can request access to attend the
meeting via video conferencing by emailing Planning and Development at planning@cityoflacrosse.org.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items:
1.
Safety Action Plan Presentation
2.
Week without Driving Overview
3.
26-0827
Discussion and Possible Recommendation on Bike Parking Design
Standards.
Draft Bike Parking Ordinance Discussion - Andrew Ericson
Attachments:
4.
Grant Updates - Transportation Alternatives Program
5.
Updates from Committee Members and Call for Future Agenda Items
Adjournment
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.
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.
Members: Larry Sleznikow, Andrew Ericson, Chelsey Boldon, Randi Pueschner, Robert Young,
Stephanie Sward, Whitney Hug …
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes
Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee
8:30 AM
Miller Room
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Members of the public will be able to attend the meeting in person in the Miller Room at City
Hall located
at 400 La Crosse St in La Crosse or online. Members of the public can request access to
attend the
meeting via video conferencing by emailing Planning and Development at
planning@cityoflacrosse.org.
Call to Order
This meeting was called to order at 8:30 am.
Roll Call
Robert Young, Vacant 1, Larry Sleznikow, Stephanie Sward, Randi
Pueschner, Chelsey Boldon,Andrew Ericson
Present:
7 -
Whitney Hughes
Absent:
1 -
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Sward, that the minutes be
approved. The motion carried on voice vote.
Agenda Items:
Safety Action Plan Presentation
1.
Week without Driving Overview
2.
3.
26-0827
Discussion and Possible Recommendation on Bike Parking Design
Standards.
Draft Bike Parking Ordinance Discussion - Andrew Ericson
Attachments:
Grant Updates - Transportation Alternatives Program
4.
Boldon left at 9:25 am.
Updates from Committee Members and Call for Future Agenda Items
5.
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Committee
Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned at 9:33 am.
Notice is further given that members of other governmental bodies may be present at the
above scheduled meeting to …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Library Board
Library Board to consider $40,000 for Auditorium B AV update
The Library Board will meet to review a feasibility study and discuss the design of the atrium. The board is also considering the approval of fund balances for audio-visual updates in Auditorium B.
- Fund Balance Approval: Auditorium B AV Update $40,000
- Feasibility Study Review
- Discussion and possible action regarding Atrium Design
- Approval of September 2026 bills and financial reports
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La Crosse Main Library - Auditorium (Lower Level)
800 Main Street
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
La Crosse Public Library
800 Main Street
La Crosse WI 54601
La Crosse Main Library - Auditorium (Lower
Level)
800 Main Street
5:00 PM
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The Library Board meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be conducted through video
conferencing. The meeting can be viewed by following the below link:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81210597336?pwd=VnNwWjYvMnB0MjhWSGp2TjRRTnVsQT09
+1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 812 1059 7336
Passcode: 908694
An opportunity for public comment is provided at each regular meeting. Residents of La Crosse may
register to speak at the next regular meeting of the Library Board by adding their name and address to
the signup sheet located at the Welcome Desk of the Main Library during hours the library is open for
service, or by phone at 608-789-7167. Members of the public who would like to provide written
comments on any agenda item may do so by emailing dwacek@lacrosselibrary.org, or by mail to
Library Director, 800 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Agenda Packet:
https://www.lacrosselibrary.org/node/48913#docaccess-90574aa764ad1d2af688b130dbad93f8
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items:
1
Approval of Minutes from Regular Board Meeting – September 8, 2026
2
Approval of Minutes from Committee of the Whole – No meeting
3
Approval of Bills & Financial Reports – September 2026
4
Reports
4.1 Director’s Report
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of Public Works
Board of Public Works to review right-of-way payments for Losey Blvd
The Board of Public Works will meet to review construction payments, change orders, and occupancy permits. The agenda includes a quarterly update on sanitary sewer and stormwater utilities.
- Payment list for right-of-way acquisitions for Losey Blvd
- Quote proposals for 7th and Cass St Maintenance
- Request from Hawk & Sons INC to close Main Street from 2nd Street to 3rd Street
- Request from Utilities Department for a water meter station at 1000 Boathouse Drive
- Request from Trane Technologies INC for fiber optic conduit at 2220 Ward Avenue
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✓ Decided: Board approves right-of-way payments and street maintenance quotes
The Board of Public Works approved payments for Losey Blvd. right-of-way acquisitions and maintenance quotes for 7th and Cass St. The board also granted three occupancy and street privilege permits. A quarterly update on sanitary sewer and stormwater utilities was presented.
- Approved payment list for Losey Blvd. right-of-way acquisitions (5-0)
- Approved quote proposals for 7th and Cass St Maintenance (5-0)
- Approved Temporary Street Privilege Permit for Hawk & Sons INC to close Main Street (5-0)
- Approved Revocable Occupancy Permit for water meter station at 1000 Boathouse Drive (5-0)
- Approved Revocable Occupancy Permit for Trane Technologies INC at 2220 Ward Avenue (5-0)
- Approved October 5, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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Board of Public Works
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
10:00 AM
Monday, October 12, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing.
The meeting can be viewed (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings
calendar (https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on
the "In Progress" video link to the far right in the meeting list.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Matthew Gallager,
Andrea Trane.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from October 5, 2026.
Agenda Items:
25-1192
Construction Contract Final Payments.
25-1201
Construction Contract Change Orders.
26-1070
Approval of payment list of right-of-way acquisitions for Losey Blvd.
26-1073
Report of quote proposals for 7th and Cass St Maintenance.
26-1074
Temporary Street Privilege Permit (TSPP-047236-2026) Request from Hawk &
Sons INC to close Main Street from 2nd Street to 3rd Street for a crane to
service the US Bank Building.
26-1075
Revocable Occupancy Permit Request from the Utilities Department to build a
water meter station at 1000 Boathouse Drive.
26-1076
Revocable Occupancy Permit (ROWP-047115-2026) Request from Trane
Technologies INC to install fiber optic conduit and a new splice case at 2220
Ward Avenue.
25-1446
Presentation: …
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes - Final
Board of Public Works
10:00 AM
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
Monday, October 12, 2026
Call to Order
Mayor Shaundel called the meeting to order at 10:00AM.
Roll Call
Matt Gallager, Andrea Trane, Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin,Shaundel
Washington-Spivey
Present:
5 -
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Gallager, to APPROVE the
minutes from October 5, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Items:
25-1192
Construction Contract Final Payments.
None.
25-1201
Construction Contract Change Orders.
None.
26-1070
Approval of payment list of right-of-way acquisitions for Losey Blvd.
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Gallager, to APPROVE. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Dickinson, Goggin, Trane, Gallager,Washington-Spivey
5 -
26-1073
Report of quote proposals for 7th and Cass St Maintenance.
A motion was made by Washington-Spivey, seconded by Dickinson, to
APPROVE. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Gallager, Trane, Dickinson, Washington-Spivey,Goggin
5 -
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Board of Public Works
Meeting Minutes - Final
26-1074
Temporary Street Privilege Permit (TSPP-047236-2026) Request from Hawk
& Sons INC to close Main Street from 2nd Street to 3rd Street for a crane to
service the US Bank Building.
Brandon Goranson was called to speak.
A motion was made by Gallager, …
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Roll Call — ACCEPTED AND FILED
5 yea
Tamra Dickinson yea · Erin Goggin yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea · Matt Gallager yea · Andrea Trane yea
26-1070 — APPROVED
5 yea
Tamra Dickinson yea · Erin Goggin yea · Andrea Trane yea · Matt Gallager yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea
26-1073 — APPROVED
5 yea
Matt Gallager yea · Andrea Trane yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea · Erin Goggin yea
26-1074 — APPROVED
5 yea
Matt Gallager yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Erin Goggin yea · Andrea Trane yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea
26-1075 — APPROVED
5 yea
Andrea Trane yea · Erin Goggin yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Matt Gallager yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea
26-1076 — APPROVED
5 yea
Andrea Trane yea · Matt Gallager yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Erin Goggin yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Board of Estimates
Board of Estimates to review and finalize the 2027 operating budget
The La Crosse Board of Estimates will meet on October 12, 2026 to discuss, review, and finalize its recommended operating budget for fiscal year 2027. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the September 1 and September 2, 2026 meetings. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall and streamed via Zoom.
- Review and finalize recommended 2027 operating budget (Agenda Item 26-0588)
- Approve minutes of September 1, 2026 meeting
- Approve minutes of September 2, 2026 meeting
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✓ Decided: Board of Estimates approves revenue and expense amendments for 2027 budget
The Board of Estimates adopted two amendments to the 2027 Operating Budget regarding revenue and expenses. A proposal to request a budget scenario opting out of the Expenditure Restraint Program was denied.
- Request to prepare budget scenario opting out of Expenditure Restraint Program failed (4-5)
- Motion to hold second meeting on October 13 approved (5-3)
- Approved Budget Amendment #1 Revenue (6-2)
- Approved Budget Amendment #2 Expenses (6-2)
Council Chambers
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Board of Estimates
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers4:00 PMMonday, October 12, 2026
Discussion / Review / Finalize Recommended Operating Budget
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing via
Zoom.
Zoom (participation):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83473183380?pwd=SE55WWRKL2V2alhncW5VM3RLWGYrdz09
Passcode: CC2026
Call In (audio only): +13126266799, Meeting ID: 83473183380
Call to Order
Roll Call
Members: Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and Council Members Dickinson,
Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Kahlow, Mindel, Newberry, Trost, Northwood
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of September 1 and 2, 2026 meetings.
Agenda Item:
26-0588 2027 Operating Budget.
Adjournment
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.
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.
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes - Final
Board of Estimates
4:00 PM
Council Chambers
Monday, October 12, 2026
Discussion / Review / Finalize Recommended Operating Budget
Call to Order
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and Interim Director of Finance Dan Deigier are
non-voting.
Council Member Newberry was excused at 5:30 p.m.
Aron Newberry, Barb Janssen, Chris Kahlow, Daniel DeGier, Erin Goggin,
Jennifer Trost, Larry Sleznikow, Mackenzie Mindel, Rosanne Northwood,
Shaundel Washington-Spivey,Tamra Dickinson
Present: 11 -
Approval of Minutes
No action taken.
Agenda Item:
26-0588
2027 Operating Budget.
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Mindel, requesting Finance prepare
a budget scenario where we opt out of the Expenditure Restraint Program
(ERP). The motion FAILED by the following vote:
Yes:
Newberry, Trost, Mindel,Northwood
4 -
No:
Janssen, Kahlow, Goggin, Sleznikow,Dickinson
5 -
Non-Voting:
DeGier,Washington-Spivey
1 -
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Northwood, to hold the second
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 4 p.m.. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes:
Janssen, Trost, Mindel, Northwood,Dickinson
5 -
No:
Kahlow, Goggin,Sleznikow
3 -
Excused:
Newberry
1 -
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Non-Voting:
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0588 — AMENDED
16 yea · 9 nay · 2 present
Aron Newberry yea · Barb Janssen nay · Chris Kahlow nay · Daniel DeGier present · Erin Goggin nay · Jennifer Trost yea · Larry Sleznikow nay · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Rosanne Northwood yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey present · Tamra Dickinson nay · Rosanne Northwood yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Erin Goggin nay · Jennifer Trost yea · Barb Janssen yea · Larry Sleznikow nay · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Chris Kahlow yea · Rosanne Northwood yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Jennifer Trost yea · Chris Kahlow yea · Barb Janssen nay · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Larry Sleznikow yea · Erin Goggin nay
26-0588 — APPROVED
21 yea · 3 present · 3 nay
Aron Newberry present · Barb Janssen yea · Chris Kahlow nay · Daniel DeGier present · Erin Goggin nay · Jennifer Trost yea · Larry Sleznikow nay · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Rosanne Northwood yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey present · Tamra Dickinson yea · Erin Goggin yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Rosanne Northwood yea · Chris Kahlow yea · Larry Sleznikow yea · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Barb Janssen yea · Jennifer Trost yea · Chris Kahlow yea · Jennifer Trost yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Rosanne Northwood yea · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Larry Sleznikow yea · Erin Goggin yea · Barb Janssen yea
Fri Oct 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee
La Crosse design review panel to review River Point District and St Andrew St development plans
The Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee meets Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM at City Hall, 400 La Crosse Street, with video conferencing via Zoom. The committee will review final plans for a development on Lot 11 within the River Point District and for a commercial development at 1319-1325 St Andrew St. (Borton Construction Office). Both items include final architectural, landscape, and related plans dated 10-9-2026, along with earlier preliminary materials. The agenda lists no votes or decisions, only reviews of plans.
- Review of plans for development on Lot 11 (17-20400-232) in the River Point District, including final plans, CSM, landscape, photometric, and variance letter dated 10-9-2026
- Review of plans for commercial development at 1319-1325 St Andrew St. (Borton Construction Office), including final architectural, landscape, civil, and lighting plans dated 10-9-2026
- Public can request Zoom access or submit written comments by emailing Tim Acklin at acklint@cityoflacrosse.org
- Meeting held at City Hall, 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, and virtually via Zoom at 9:00 AM
- Notice states members of other governmental bodies may be present to gather information
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Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Virtual via Zoom
9:00 AM
Friday, October 9, 2026
The meeting is conducted through video conferencing.
Members of the public can request access to attend the meeting via video conferencing by emailing
Tim Acklin at acklint@cityoflacrosse.org.
If you wish to speak please provide written comments by emailing acklint@cityoflacrosse.org, using a
drop box outside of City Hall or mailing the Department of Planning, Development, and Assessment at
400 La Crosse St, WI 54601
Call to Order
Agenda Items:
1.
26-0480
Review of plans for the development located on Lot 11 (17-20400-232)
within the River Point District.
Final Plans 10-9-2026
Final CSM 10-9-2026
Final Landscape Plan 10-9-2026
Final Photometric Plan 10-9-2026
Final River Point Variance Letter and Email 10-9-2026
Preliminary Design Review Memo 5-8-2026
Preliminary Renderings- 5-8-2026
Preliminary Plans- 5-8-2026
Attachments:
1.
26-0600
Review of plans for the Commercial Development located at 1319-1325 St
Andrew St. (Borton Construction Office)
Final Architectural Plans 10-9-2026
Final Landscape Plan 10-9-2026
Final Building Rendering (2) 10-9-2026
Final Building Rendering (1) 10-9-2026
Final Civil Plans 10-9-2026
Final Lighting Plan 10-9-2026
Prelim Design Review Memo 5-28-2026
Prelim Combined Documents 5-29-26
Prelim Plans- 5-29-26
Prelim CSM- 5-29-26
Attachments:
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Common Council
Council invited to Haven on Main grand opening celebration
This agenda is purely procedural: it announces that the mayor and Common Council have been invited to attend the Haven on Main Grand Opening Celebration on October 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. Members of other governmental bodies may also attend to gather information.
- Invitation to Haven on Main Grand Opening Celebration at 915 Main St, La Crosse, WI
- Notice that other governmental body members may be present to gather information
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Haven on Main
915 Main St
La Crosse WI 54601
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Common Council
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Public Notice - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Haven on Main
915 Main St
La Crosse WI 54601
10:00 AM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Public Notice - Haven on Main Open House
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and the La Crosse Common Council have been
invited to attend the Haven on Main Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, October 8,
2026 at 10:00 a.m.
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.
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Redevelopment Authority
La Crosse RDA members invited to Copper Rocks groundbreaking on October 8, 2026
This is a public notice that the mayor and members of the La Crosse Redevelopment Authority have been invited to attend a groundbreaking at Copper Rocks, 2415 State Rd, on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The notice states that members of other governmental bodies may also be present to gather information on a subject within their decision-making responsibility. No votes, contracts, or formal RDA business are listed on this agenda.
- Groundbreaking event at Copper Rocks, 2415 State Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
- Mayor and RDA members invited to attend
- Notice states other governmental bodies may be present to gather information
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Copper Rocks
2415 State Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
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Redevelopment Authority
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Copper Rocks
2415 State Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
12:00 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Public Notice - Copper Rocks Groundbreaking
The mayor and members of the RDA have been invited to attend the groundbreaking at
Copper Rocks on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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.
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Economic and Community Development Commission
La Crosse ECDC members invited to Copper Rocks groundbreaking on October 8, 2026
This is a public notice that members of the City of La Crosse Economic and Community Development Commission have been invited to attend a groundbreaking at Copper Rocks, 2415 State Rd, on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The notice states that members of other governmental bodies may also be present to gather information on a subject within their decision-making responsibility. The agenda lists no votes, ordinances, contracts, or other business items.
- Groundbreaking event at Copper Rocks, 2415 State Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
- Notice states members of other governmental bodies may be present
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Copper Rocks
2415 State Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
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Economic and Community Development Commission
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Copper Rocks
2415 State Rd
La Crosse, WI 54601
12:00 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Public Notice - Copper Rocks Groundbreaking
The members of ECDC have been invited to attend the groundbreaking at Copper
Rocks on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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.
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Committee for Citizens with Disabilities
Committee for Citizens with Disabilities to discuss snow removal
The Committee for Citizens with Disabilities will meet to discuss snow removal and receive updates from committee members. The group will also identify items for future agendas.
- Discussion of snow removal
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Hedgehog Room - Council Chambers
9:00 AM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting chat link
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Meeting ID: 844 6379 3524
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Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Agenda Items
2
Snow removal
3
Updates from committee members
4
Future agenda items
Adjournment
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.
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.
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October 8, 2026
Committee for Citizens with
Disabilities
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members: Crystal Bedford, Jeff Nylander, Jason Mickelson, Nate Hundt,
Rhonda Staats,Tina Pohlman, Ron Stroffregen, Antonette Travline
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Arts and Culture Board
La Crosse Arts and Culture Board meeting cancelled; name-change item went undecided
The City of La Crosse Arts and Culture Board was scheduled to meet Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM in the Hedgehog Room at City Hall, 400 La Crosse Street. The agenda states the meeting has been CANCELLED, so no items were decided. The only substantive agenda item listed was 26-1031, a discussion of the board's future regarding a name change.
- Meeting cancelled; no votes or decisions took place
- Agenda item 26-1031: discussion of the future of the Arts and Culture Board regarding a name change
- Standard procedural items listed: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, notices and discussions, adjournment
- Written comments could be sent to krollk@cityoflacrosse.org or 608.789.7558
- Board members listed: Chris Kahlow, Dillon McArdle, Mary Cate Wesling, Paige Manges, Kelly Leibold, Jennifer Morris, Alex Fowler
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Arts and Culture Board
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Hedgehog Room
8:30 AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
This meeting has been CANCELLED
The meeting is open to in person attendance.
If you wish to speak on an agenda item, you can do so as part of the Live Virtual Meeting. Contact the
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at the email or phone number below so we can provide
you with the necessary information to join.
Members of the public will also be able to attend the meeting in person.
The meeting will be held at the City Hall, 400 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI 54601.
Additionally, individuals may provide written comments on any agenda items by:
Email: krollk@cityoflacrosse.org or 608.789.7558
Board Members
Chris Kahlow, Dillon McArdle, Mary Cate Wesling, Paige Manges, Kelly Leibold, Jennifer
Morris, Alex Fowler
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Notices and Discussions
Agenda Items:
Adjournment
26-1031
Discussion of the future of Arts and Culture Board regarding name change.
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.
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Arts and Culture Board
Meeting Agenda
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Common Council
Council considers $498,600 WWTP office remodel and $275,194 floodplain project
The Common Council will vote on several construction contracts and utility fund re-allocations. The meeting includes decisions on a charter ordinance regarding department head appointments and a zoning change for a community center.
- Contract for WWTP Office Remodel to Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. for $498,600
- Contract for Northside Floodplain Development to Dirt Monkey LLC for $275,194.10
- Zoning change for 1552 Kane Street from Single Family Residence to Public and Semi-Public District
- CPI-based inflationary adjustment for 2027 sewer utility rates
- Issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes not to exceed $13,805,000
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✓ Decided: La Crosse Council approves WWTP remodel contract and floodplain project
The La Crosse Common Council approved multiple contracts, including a $498,600 contract with Wieser Brothers General Contractor for the WWTP Office Remodel and a $275,194.10 contract with Dirt Monkey for the Northside Floodplain Development project. The council also confirmed several mayoral appointments, adopted a charter ordinance regarding department head appointments, and rejected a resolution on council member expense accounts. Additionally, the council approved various consent agenda items, license applications, and a rezoning change for 1552 Kane Street to permit a community center.
- Approved $498,600 contract with Wieser Brothers General Contractor for WWTP Office Remodel (13-0)
- Approved $275,194.10 contract with Dirt Monkey for Northside Floodplain Development (13-0)
- Confirmed mayoral appointments to the Arts and Culture Board, Building & Housing Appeals Board, Human Rights Commission, Municipal Transit Utility Board, and Redevelopment Authority (13-0)
- Denied resolution regarding Council Member expense accounts and reimbursement procedures (9-3, 1 abstain)
- Adopted Charter Ordinance 43 regarding appointment of various department heads (13-0)
- Approved re-allocating unused funds and re-purposing three fleet trucks for the Water Utility (13-0)
- Approved agreement with the Department of the Army for the La Crosse Flood Risk Management Project (13-0)
- Approved rezoning 1552 Kane Street from Single Family Residence District to Public and Semi-Public District for a community center
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing. The meeting
can be viewed (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings calendar
(https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on the "In Progress"
video link to the far right in the meeting list.
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding
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 September 10, 2026 regular meeting and September 22, 2026 special
meeting.
Reports
26-1060
Financial Report from the Interim Director of Finance for the Month of
August.
Notices and Discussions
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS
26-1059
Resolution approving 2026 Bills and Engineering Estimates paid in October
2026.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR
26-1045
Arts and Culture Board: Joshua Walden. Building & Housing Appeals Board:
Christopher Van Alstine. Human Rights Commission: Joshua Lien, Jonathan
Konkel. Municipal Transit Utility Board: Alexander McDonough, Cathy Van
Maren, Andrew Ericson. Redevelopment Authority …
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes - Final
Common Council
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Draft until approved by Council on 11/12/2026
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding
Roll Call
Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Olivia Stine,
Chris Kahlow, Gary Padesky, Mackenzie Mindel, Aron Newberry, Jennifer
Trost, Crystal Bedford, Lisa Weston, Rosanne Northwood
Present: 13 -
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Bedford, that the minutes of
September 10 and 22, 2026 be APPROVED. The motion carried unanimously.
Reports
26-1060
Financial Report from the Interim Director of Finance for the Month of August.
2026-10-001
A motion was made by Padesky, seconded by Dickinson, that the Report be
RECEIVED AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Dickinson, Goggin, Janssen, Sleznikow, Stine, Kahlow, Padesky, Mindel,
Newberry, Trost, Bedford, Weston, Northwood
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Notices and Discussions
Council Member Kahlow noted that October 13 is the Burns Park Fall Festival and
October 15 is the ribbon cutting for the La Crosse Community Theatre LEAP Center.
Council President Dickinson thanked Miles Carper (Engineering Department),
Mackenzie Mindel and the Judiciary & Administration Committee …
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0958 — NOT ADOPTED
9 yea · 3 nay · 1 abstain
Tamra Dickinson nay · Erin Goggin nay · Barb Janssen nay · Larry Sleznikow yea · Olivia Stine yea · Chris Kahlow yea · Gary Padesky yea · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Aron Newberry yea · Jennifer Trost yea · Crystal Bedford abstain · Lisa Weston yea · Rosanne Northwood yea
26-0297 — ADOPTED
11 yea · 2 nay
Tamra Dickinson yea · Erin Goggin nay · Barb Janssen yea · Larry Sleznikow yea · Olivia Stine yea · Chris Kahlow yea · Gary Padesky yea · Mackenzie Mindel yea · Aron Newberry yea · Jennifer Trost yea · Crystal Bedford yea · Lisa Weston nay · Rosanne Northwood yea
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of Public Works
La Crosse Board of Public Works to review bid for Fire Station #3 garage door replacement
The City of La Crosse Board of Public Works meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM in City Hall Council Chambers. The board will review and approve a bid for replacing overhead garage doors at Fire Station #3, and will consider construction contract change orders and final payments. It will also vote on setting the Spring City Auction for Saturday, April 17, 2027, and review a bidder's proof of responsibility. The agenda lists no dollar amounts or specific contract details.
- Review and approve bid for Replacement of Overhead Garage Doors at Fire Station #3 (item 26-1044)
- Construction Contract Change Orders (item 26-1025)
- Construction Contract Final Payments (item 26-1028)
- Set Spring City Auction for Saturday, April 17, 2027; viewing 9:00 AM, auction 10:00 AM (item 26-1034)
- Bidder's Proof of Responsibility (item 25-1200)
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✓ Decided: Board of Public Works approves fire station repairs and sets 2027 auction date
The Board of Public Works approved construction contract change orders and final payments. Members also scheduled the Spring City Auction for April 17, 2027, and approved a bid for new overhead garage doors at Fire Station #3.
- Approved September 28, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved construction contract change orders (5-0)
- Approved construction contract final payments (5-0)
- Set Spring City Auction date for April 17, 2027 (5-0)
- Approved bid for Fire Station #3 overhead garage doors (5-0)
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
10:00 AM
Monday, October 5, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing.
The meeting can be viewed (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings
calendar (https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on
the "In Progress" video link to the far right in the meeting list.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin, Matthew Gallager,
Andrea Trane.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from September 28, 2026.
Agenda Items:
25-1200
Bidder's Proof of Responsibility.
26-1025
Construction Contract Change Orders.
26-1028
Construction Contract Final Payments.
26-1034
Request to set the date for the Spring City Auction for Saturday, April 17, 2027,
with viewing at 9:00AM and the auction at 10:00AM.
26-1044
Review and approve bid for Replacement of Overhead Garage Doors at Fire
Station #3.
Adjournment
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.
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 …
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400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes - Final
Board of Public Works
10:00 AM
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
Monday, October 5, 2026
Call to Order
Mayor Shaundel called the meeting to order at 10:00AM.
Roll Call
Matt Gallager, Andrea Trane, Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin,Shaundel
Washington-Spivey
Present:
5 -
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Gallager, seconded by Trane, to APPROVE the minutes
from September 28, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Items:
25-1200
Bidder's Proof of Responsibility.
None.
26-1025
Construction Contract Change Orders.
A motion was made by Gallager, seconded by Trane, to APPROVE. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Goggin, Trane, Dickinson, Gallager,Washington-Spivey
5 -
26-1028
Construction Contract Final Payments.
A motion was made by Gallager, seconded by Dickinson, to APPROVE. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Trane, Dickinson, Gallager, Washington-Spivey,Goggin
5 -
26-1034
Request to set the date for the Spring City Auction for Saturday, April 17,
2027, with viewing at 9:00AM and the auction at 10:00AM.
A motion was made by Gallager, seconded by Dickinson, to APPROVE. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Dickinson, Trane, Goggin, Gallager,Washington-Spivey
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Meeting Minutes - Final
26-1044
Review and approve bid for Replacement of Overhead Garage …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-1025 — APPROVED
5 yea
Erin Goggin yea · Andrea Trane yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Matt Gallager yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea
26-1028 — APPROVED
5 yea
Andrea Trane yea · Tamra Dickinson yea · Matt Gallager yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea · Erin Goggin yea
26-1034 — APPROVED
5 yea
Tamra Dickinson yea · Andrea Trane yea · Erin Goggin yea · Matt Gallager yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea
26-1044 — APPROVED
5 yea
Matt Gallager yea · Andrea Trane yea · Erin Goggin yea · Shaundel Washington-Spivey yea · Tamra Dickinson yea
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Finance & Personnel Committee
Committee to vote on sewer assessments, audits, and fund reallocations
The Finance & Personnel Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on a special assessment for sanitary sewer laterals, review the city's 2025 audited financial statements, and consider several resolutions involving sewer easements, capital fund reallocations, and fleet truck repurposing. The agenda also includes a collective bargaining update that may lead to a closed session.
- Public hearing on special assessment for sanitary sewer laterals at 33rd Street South (024-3026 and 3166-3168)
- Review of Financial Statements with Independent Auditors Report as of December 31, 2025
- Resolution on Council Member expense accounts and reimbursement procedures
- Resolution to acquire sanitary sewer easements for the Sunset Lane Sanitary Sewer project
- Resolution to re-allocate unused capital funds for Water Utility equipment purchases
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✓ Decided: Committee recommends several utility and infrastructure funding measures
The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended multiple resolutions to the Common Council, including sewer rate adjustments and flood risk management. The committee also recommended the adoption of various capital equipment and utility service resolutions.
- Recommended adoption of 33rd St S non-compliant utility special assessment (6-0)
- Recommended adoption of Sunset Lane sanitary sewer easement acquisition (6-0)
- Recommended adoption of Water Utility capital equipment fund re-allocation (6-0)
- Recommended adoption of repurposing three fleet trucks for Water Utility (5-1)
- Recommended adoption of $90,000 allocation for 16th & State Streets scope change (6-0)
- Recommended adoption of 2027 CPI-based sewer utility rate adjustment (6-0)
- Recommended adoption of Army agreement for Flood Risk Management Project (6-0)
- Recommended referral with no recommendation for Council Member expense procedures (5-1)
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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Finance & Personnel Committee
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
6:00 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing. The meeting
can be viewed (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings calendar
(https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on the "In Progress"
video link to the far right in the meeting list.
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speak on an agenda item, please register in advance:
- Register online at https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/city-services/meeting-registration
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name, municipality of residence, if you are representing an organization or a person other than yourself at the
meeting, and if you are speaking in favor, opposition or neutral. Call 608-789-7510 or email
cityclerk@cityoflacrosse.org
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Public hearings shall be limited to 30 minutes when there are opposing viewpoints from the public. In the absence
of opposing viewpoints, public hearings are limited to 15 minutes. Individual speakers shall speak no more than
three …
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City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Minutes - Final
Finance & Personnel Committee
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Call To Order
Chair Goggin called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call
Aron Newberry, Barb Janssen, Chris Kahlow, Erin Goggin, Larry
Sleznikow,Rosanne Northwood
Present:
6 -
Agenda Items:
26-0297
Resolution authorizing public improvement and levying special assessment
against benefited property in La Crosse, WI, for Non-Compliant Utility
Services - 33rd St S.
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 10/6/2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Newberry, Janssen, Kahlow, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
6 -
26-0875
Financial Statements with Independent Auditors Report as of December
31, 2025.
A motion was made by Newberry, seconded by Kahlow, that the Report be
RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED to the Common Council on
10/6/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Newberry, Janssen, Kahlow, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
6 -
26-0958
Resolution regarding Council Member expense accounts and reimbursement
procedures.
A motion was made by Kahlow, seconded by Northwood, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE REFERRED with No Recommendation to the
Common Council on 10/6/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes:
Newberry, Kahlow, Goggin, Slez …
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-0958 — NO RECOMMENDATION
5 yea · 1 nay
Aron Newberry yea · Barb Janssen nay · Chris Kahlow yea · Erin Goggin yea · Larry Sleznikow yea · Rosanne Northwood yea
26-0991 — RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
5 yea · 1 nay
Aron Newberry yea · Barb Janssen yea · Chris Kahlow yea · Erin Goggin nay · Larry Sleznikow yea · Rosanne Northwood yea
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 9:50 AM
Common Council
Test meeting only; no real decisions expected
This is a test meeting of the La Crosse Common Council, marked as 'TEST MEETING ONLY.' The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and several test items with placeholder captions, including a test ordinance and resolutions. No substantive decisions are expected.
- Test item with very long caption (26-0926)
- Test ordinance (26-0927)
- Test resolution doubling clerk's office staff pay (26-0928)
- Test review of clerk's office expansion plans (26-0929)
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Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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Common Council
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
1:00 PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
TEST MEETING ONLY
This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be available through video conferencing. The meeting
can be viewed (no participation) by visiting the Legislative Information Center Meetings calendar
(https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) - find the scheduled meeting and click on the "In Progress"
video link to the far right in the meeting list.
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Presiding
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Approval of Minutes
Test Meeting minutes
Reports
26-0926
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VERY LONG CAPTION- TEST ITEM WITH VERY LONG CAPTION - TEST
ITEM WITH VERY LONG CAPTION - TEST ITEM WITH VERY LONG CAPTION
- TEST ITEM WITH VERY LONG CAPTION - TEST ITEM WITH VERY LONG
CAPTION - TEST ITEM WITH VERY LONG CAPTION.
Notices and Discussions
COMMON COUNCIL MATTERS
26-0927
TEST Ordinance. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed
session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate its decision. Following any
closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)
ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Floodplain Advisory Committee
La Crosse floodplain committee to discuss mitigation plan and alleged FEMA violations
The City of La Crosse Floodplain Advisory Committee meets on October 1, 2026, to review updates and discuss floodplain matters. Agenda items include an update on the USACE, a UACE levy update, discussion of the 2022 Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan, and an update on alleged FEMA violations. The committee will also consider future agenda items and approve minutes from its September 3, 2026 meeting. No votes on specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed on this agenda.
- Update on USACE
- UACE Levy Update
- Floodplain mitigation plan discussion, referencing the 2022 Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Update on alleged FEMA violations
- Approval of minutes from September 3, 2026
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Grandad Room
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Floodplain Advisory Committee
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Grandad Room
4:30 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call
Bill Bosshard, Eric Crammond, Karla Doolittle, Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Gary
Padesky, Tamra Dickinson
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from September 3, 2026
Agenda Items:
26-1023
Update on USACE.
UACE Levy Update
Attachments:
26-1024
Floodplain mitigation plan discussion.
2022 Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Attachments:
26-1026
Update on alleged FEMA violations.
26-1027
Future agenda items.
Adjournment
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.
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.
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 344 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.4B | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: R3 FY 24 3RD QTR APRIL |
| $1.1B | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT:R3 FY26 1ST QTR OCT |
| $1.1B | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: R3 FY26 4TH QTR JULY |
| $1.1B | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: R2 FY 24 3RD QTR APRIL |
| $988.2M | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: 2ND QTR FY2026 MARCH |
| $962.2M | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · R3 EXPRESS REPORT: 3RD QTR FY 2026 JUNE |
| $941.7M | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: R1 FY 24 3RD QTR APRIL |
| $919.0M | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: 3RD QTR FY 2026 APRIL |
| $918.5M | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: 3RD QTR FY 2026 MAY |
| $894.5M | OPTUM PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: R3 FY26 1ST QTR DEC |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (La Crosse County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+238 people (-$5.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Severe Storm": 7, "Flood": 6, "Biological": 2, "Tornado": · last Sat Apr 4, 2020)
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments3,151 (66,633 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,197/mo (983 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy11.7% (low numeracy 20% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$138.1M
Spending$136.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$202.1M
Debt-to-revenue1.46×
Debt-load index78 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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