La Crosse

Board of Public Works

The Board will review construction contract payments and change orders. They will also consider a sign permit for Kellogg Investments LLC and road closures on 6th Street for pavement replacement.

• Street privilege permit for sign at 124 5th Ave South
• Partial street closures on Main St and 6th St for pavement replacement
• Construction contract final payments
• Construction contract change orders

Arts and Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will review the city's grant policy and procedures and receive a budget update. The meeting covers standard administrative items and outlines how residents can attend or submit comments. No specific funding amounts or project approvals are detailed in this agenda.

• Budget status update for the Arts and Culture Board
• Review of city grant policy and procedures
• Public comment procedures and meeting logistics

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The committee will review a draft resolution to amend the city's current bicycle and pedestrian master plan. This includes reviewing updated map drafts and correspondence regarding the proposed changes.

• Resolution 26-0703: Amendment to the 2024 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Review of draft map updates

Climate Action Plan Steering Committee

The committee will review measurement and verification reports for ongoing energy saving performance contracts. They will also discuss the Sustainability Institute Climate Fellows program.

• Energy Saving Performance Contract Phase 3, Year 3 Report
• Energy Saving Performance Contract Phase 4, Year 1 Report
• Sustainability Institute Climate Fellows request

Common Council

The Mayor, Common Council, and city staff will attend a presentation regarding the city's new strategic plan. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center.

• Strategic Plan Presentation

Common Council

The Mayor, Common Council members, and city staff will attend a presentation regarding the city's new strategic plan. The meeting is being held at the Southside Neighborhood Center to review long-term goals and direction.

• Strategic Plan Presentation

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers is meeting to finalize the results of the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. This includes processing and tallying any provisional ballots cast during the election.

• Tallying of provisional ballots for the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider several major city actions including the creation of two new Tax Increment Districts and the termination of TID 14. They are also reviewing multi-year collective bargaining agreements for police staff and various public improvement assessments for water and sewer lines.

• Special assessments for St Andrew Street water main and St Cloud Street sewer/water main
• Creation of Tax Incremental Districts No. 22 and No. 24
• Termination of Tax Increment District (TID) 14
• Police collective bargaining agreements for non-supervisory and supervisory staff (2027-2029)
• Development agreement with Stizo, LLC for 1319 St Andrew St infrastructure

Neighborhood Revitalization Commission

The commission is reviewing progress on the 'Forward La Crosse' zoning code update project. Members will also receive reports from Neighborhood Resource Officers and discuss neighborhood district forums.

• Update on 25-0143 zoning/subdivision code project
• Review of Built Form Studies for districts, neighborhoods, and corridors
• Discussion of residential lot standards and character areas
• Neighborhood Resource Officer updates

Budget Parameter Committee

The Budget Parameter Committee will meet to begin discussions regarding the upcoming 2027 operating budget. This meeting serves as a preliminary step in setting fiscal parameters for the next year.

• 2027 Operating Budget Discussions

The Budget Parameter Committee directed staff to prepare three versions of the 2027 operating budget: one meeting the Expenditure Restraint Program (ERP), one with a 3% increase, and one with no increase. The committee also approved the Board of Estimates meeting schedule for September and October, including an additional public input session. All votes were unanimous.

• Directed preparation of three 2027 budget scenarios (ERP, ERP+3%, ERP+0%) (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Estimates meeting schedule with extra 6pm public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2025 (unanimous)

Judiciary & Administration Committee

The Judiciary and Administration Committee will hold public hearings on two zoning changes that reclassify properties for mixed-use and commercial-residential development. The committee will also approve a new airport concessionaire, process various municipal licenses, and finalize a twenty-year land lease with the federal aviation authority. These actions cover land use, local business regulations, and regional infrastructure management.

• Rezoning 1325 St. Andrew St. for mixed-use office, warehouse, and operational facilities
• Rezoning multiple Rose St. addresses from Commercial to Planned Development for commercial/residential redevelopment
• Designating a concessionaire for the La Crosse Regional Airport and authorizing a Class B liquor permit
• Approving a twenty-year lease with the FAA for off-airport land
• Processing various municipal license applications for the July 2026–2027 period

The Judiciary & Administration Committee recommended four ordinances and resolutions to the Common Council for approval, including a rezoning for a mixed-use development, various license renewals, an airport concessionaire designation, a major rezoning for redevelopment on Rose Street, and a 20-year FAA lease. The mixed-use development proposal passed 5-1 with one abstention.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance rezoning 1325 St. Andrew Street for mixed-use development (5-1, subject to design review)
• Recommended approval of various license applications for 2026-2027 (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of resolution designating airport concessionaire and authorizing liquor permit (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of ordinance rezoning multiple Rose Street properties for commercial and residential redevelopment (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of resolution approving 20-year FAA off-airport land lease (6-0)

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will discuss and hold a public hearing on the draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Project Budget. The meeting also reviews two zoning amendments for developments at 1325 St. Andrew Street and multiple properties along Rose Street. Additionally, the commission will consider a twenty-year land lease with the FAA and receive an update on the ongoing zoning code revision project.

• Public hearing on draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Project Budget
• Rezoning for mixed-use development at 1325 St. Andrew Street
• Rezoning for commercial/residential redevelopment along Rose Street
• Twenty-year land lease approval with the FAA
• Update on zoning and subdivision code revision project

The City Plan Commission approved the draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget following a public hearing. They also recommended to the Judiciary & Administration Committee ordinances to rezone 1325 St. Andrew Street for a mixed-use development and to rezone multiple properties on Rose Street for commercial/residential redevelopment, as well as a 20-year FAA airport land lease.

• Approved draft 2027-2031 CIP budget (voice vote)
• Recommended mixed-use rezoning at 1325 St. Andrew St (voice vote, Yager recused)
• Recommended Rose St commercial-to-PD rezoning (voice vote)
• Recommended 20-year FAA airport land lease (voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Board will review bidder responsibility and various construction change orders. They are also considering a resolution to acquire a storm sewer and highway maintenance easement from Badger Corrugating Company.

• Acquisition of storm sewer and highway maintenance easement from Badger Corrugating Company
• Construction Contract Change Orders
• Utilities Business Services Quarterly Update presentation

The Board of Public Works approved construction contract change orders and authorized the acquisition of a storm sewer and highway maintenance easement from Badger Corrugating Company. All substantive items passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received a quarterly utilities update.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bidder's Proof of Responsibility (5-0)
• Approved Construction Contract Change Orders (5-0)
• Approved storm sewer and highway maintenance easement acquisition from Badger Corrugating Company (5-0)
• Received quarterly utilities business services update (presentation only)

Common Council

The scheduled meeting has been replaced by an invitation for the Mayor and Council to attend the Wisconsin City/County Management Association Conference. This event includes a luncheon, awards ceremony, and leadership keynote speaker.

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority is attending a ribbon cutting event at the River Point District. This is a social setting intended for a ceremonial opening rather than a business meeting.

• Ribbon cutting: War Eagle Apartments at 55 River Bend Rd

Redevelopment Authority

The La Crosse Redevelopment Authority will hold its routine monthly meeting to review June financials and receive progress reports on the River Point District and Cowboy Jack’s development plans. Members will also welcome new board member Brian Fukuda. No public hearings or major policy votes are scheduled for this session.

• Introduction of new authority member Brian Fukuda
• June 2026 monthly financial update
• Project management update on the River Point District
• Progress plans and patio design reviews for Cowboy Jack’s

The Redevelopment Authority received a monthly financial update, a project management update on the River Point District, and an update on Cowboy Jack's. No votes or actions were taken on these items. The meeting was entirely procedural.

Human Rights Commission

The Commission will elect its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the upcoming term. Members will also determine if probable cause exists regarding a discrimination complaint filed by Melissa Fixmer against Patricia Nuttall.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discrimination Complaint: Melissa Fixmer v. Patricia Nuttall

Economic and Community Development Commission

The commission will review a TIF application for Cowboy Jacks in the River Point District and consider terminating Tax Increment District 14. Members will also discuss a request for proposals for the former North Community Library at 1552 Kane Street.

• TIF application for Capital Investment Partners (Cowboy Jacks, River Point District)
• Resolution to extend affordable housing in TID 14
• Resolution to terminate Tax Increment District (TID) 14
• RFP for the former North Community Library at 1552 Kane Street
• 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) public hearing

The commission adopted resolutions to terminate Tax Increment District 14 and extend affordable housing incentives within the district. They also approved the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorized a Request for Proposals for the former North Community Library. All items passed by voice vote.

• Opened and closed Public Hearing for 2025 CAPER
• Approved 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
• Adopted resolution extending affordable housing for TID 14
• Adopted resolution terminating Tax Increment District 14
• Approved Request for Proposals for former North Community Library
• Vicki Markussen recused herself from voting on library item

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will vote on three Xcel Energy street privilege permits for new gas mains on La Crosse Street and East Avenue North. They will also consider a request for partial street closures on Main St and 6th St for pavement replacement related to the 2025 6th Street STP-Urban project. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Xcel Energy gas main permit on La Crosse St from East Ave N to 24th St N
• Xcel Energy gas main permit on East Ave N from La Crosse St to Pine St
• Partial closure of eastbound Main St at 6th St and southbound 6th St from Main to State for pavement replacement
• Bidder's Proof of Responsibility (item 25-1184)

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved two Xcel Energy permits for new gas mains on La Crosse and East Avenue North. The board also approved partial street closures on Main and 6th Streets for ongoing pavement replacement work. The June 15 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Xcel Energy gas permit on La Crosse Street (5-0)
• Approved Xcel Energy gas permit on East Avenue North (5-0)
• Approved partial street closures on Main and 6th Streets for road work (5-0)
• Approved June 15 meeting minutes (5-0)

Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee

The Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee will review final plans for a commercial addition at 610 Hagar/632 Rose Streets and preliminary designs for a project on the southern portion of Lot 11 in the River Point District (Cowboy Jacks). The committee will discuss architectural and site design elements and may approve or request changes.

• Review of plans for commercial addition at 610 Hagar/632 Rose Streets
• Review of preliminary architectural and civil plans for Cowboy Jacks project in River Point District
• Attachments include final rendering and design review memos for the Hagar/Rose addition
• Attachments include multiple views (day/dusk) of the Cowboy Jacks patio

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board will discuss an update on the North Side Pool Collaboration, including results from a spring 2026 community survey. They will also consider two requests to host ticketed events at city facilities: a 20s Girls Club event at Veterans Memorial Pool and a Aquinas Tennis Alumni fundraiser at Green Island Tennis Facility.

• Request to approve 20s Girls Club ticketed event at Veterans Memorial Pool on July 25, 2026
• Request to approve Aquinas Tennis Alumni fundraiser at Green Island Tennis Facility on August 8, 2026
• Update on North Side Pool Collaboration with community survey results

The board approved two special event permit requests: the 20s Girls Club to host a ticketed event at Veterans Memorial Pool and the Aquinas Tennis Alumni group to host a fundraiser at Green Island Tennis Facility. Both approvals are contingent on obtaining all required city and county permits. An update on the North Side Pool Collaboration was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved 20s Girls Club ticketed event at Veterans Memorial Pool (voice vote)
• Approved Aquinas Tennis Alumni fundraiser at Green Island Tennis Facility (voice vote)

Police and Fire Commission

Municipal Transit Utility Board

The Municipal Transit Utility Board will consider an agreement with UW-La Crosse for transit services for Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. They will also update policies for federally funded procurements and review the 2027–2028 budget and system analysis for upcoming years.

• 26-0620: Agreement with UW-La Crosse for Fall 2026, Spring/Summer 2027 transit service
• 26-0623: Updated policies and procedures for FTA-related procurements
• 2027-2028 budget and agreements discussion
• 2027 system analysis review

The board approved the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Fall 2026-Spring 2027 agreement with one abstention. They also unanimously approved the previous meeting minutes and an updated procurement policy for FTA-related procurements. The 2027-2028 budget and agreements were discussed with a return to original percentages, but no formal vote was recorded.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved UWL Fall 2026-Spring 2027 agreement (6-0-1 abstention)
• Approved updated MTU Procurement Policy (unanimous)

La Crosse Center Board

The La Crosse Center Board will vote on approving liquor expenses and receive updates on sales and events, operations, food and beverage, and tourism promotion from Explore La Crosse. These are routine administrative and informational items.

• Approve liquor expenses (no dollar amount listed)
• Annual Marketing Report for 2025-2026
• Operations update
• Food and beverage update
• Explore La Crosse tourism update

The board approved a request to authorize liquor expenses. No other substantive decisions were made; updates on sales, operations, food and beverage, and Explore La Crosse were presented without action.

• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes
• Approved liquor expenses (26-0651)

Aviation Board

The Aviation Board will vote on a resolution to designate a concessionaire for La Crosse Regional Airport and authorize application for a Class B intoxicating liquor permit. The board will also discuss a reorganization of positions and classifications at the airport, and receive updates on airport operations, projects, marketing, and air service.

• Vote on resolution 26-0530 to designate concessionaire and apply for liquor permit
• Discussion on reorganization of airport positions and classifications
• Airport update
• Projects/Operations/Marketing/Air Service/Ft. McCoy update

Board of Zoning Appeals

This meeting is an informational session called for training purposes rather than a regular business meeting. No specific land use or zoning decisions are scheduled for deliberation.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider authorizing a public improvement and levying special assessments for sanitary sewer laterals at 1024 and 1027 9th St S. They will also handle routine items including bidder proof, construction final payments, and change orders. A state DOT request to install survey monuments on city land is on the agenda.

• Special assessment for sanitary sewer laterals at 1024 and 1027 9th St S
• WisDOT request to install survey monuments on city land
• Construction contract final payments and change orders
• Bidder's proof of responsibility

The Board unanimously approved final payments, change orders, a special assessment for sanitary sewer laterals at 1024 and 1027 9th St S, and a WisDOT request to install survey monuments on city land. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final construction contract payments (5-0)
• Approved construction contract change orders (5-0)
• Approved special assessment for sanitary sewer laterals at 1024 and 1027 9th St S (5-0)
• Approved WisDOT request to construct survey monuments on city land (5-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026 minutes (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to consider applications for liquor licenses from Chabolla Corp. dba Tequila's Mexican Restaurant and Mema Enterprises LLC dba Citgo on State. Both items include notices of intent to not renew, and the council may convene in closed session to deliberate.

• Application of Chabolla Corp. for a Class B beer and liquor license at 515 West Ave. S., with non-renewal notice
• Application of Mema Enterprises LLC for a Class A liquor, beer, and tobacco license at 1914 State Road, with non-renewal notice
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) for deliberation

The Common Council voted to deny the renewal of a combination beer and liquor license for Tequila's Mexican Restaurant and to deny the renewal of Class A liquor, beer, and cigarette licenses for Citgo on State. Both motions passed 11-0 with two council members excused.

• Denied renewal of Tequila's Mexican Restaurant's combination beer and liquor license (11-0)
• Denied renewal of Citgo on State's Class A liquor, beer, and cigarette licenses (11-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will decide on a $2,172,389 contract for Hagar Street Lift Station improvements. They will also consider several capital budget amendments, including TID 11 funds for Washburn Neighborhood improvements and multiple street projects. Rezonings, license renewals, and a water system bond issuance are on the consent agenda.

• Award $2,172,389 contract to August Winter & Sons for Hagar St Lift Station
• Appropriate TID 11 funds for Washburn Neighborhood Boulevard Improvements and Community Garden
• Declare 1552 Kane St as surplus property (failed committee recommendation, now before full council)
• Rezone 9 Copeland Ave from Heavy Industrial to Planned Development for retail/commercial
• Issue up to $3,701,873 in Water System Revenue Bonds for waterworks improvements

The Common Council voted 7-4 to grant the School District of La Crosse's appeal of the Heritage Preservation Commission's historical designation for 2001 & 2101 Campbell Road, effectively removing the historic status. Other actions included denying a beer garden license for Tequila's Mexican Restaurant (9-1), approving a $2.17 million lift station contract, and adopting multiple budget and capital improvement resolutions.

• Granted appeal overturning historic designation for 2001 & 2101 Campbell Road (7-4)
• Denied beer garden license for Tequila's Mexican Restaurant (9-1)
• Approved $2,172,389 contract to August Winter & Sons for Hagar St Lift Station (11-0)
• Declared 1552 Kane St surplus property (8-3)
• Adopted resolution appropriating TID 11 funds for Washburn Neighborhood improvements (9-2)
• Adopted resolution for up to $3.7M water system revenue bonds (11-0)
• Confirmed mayor's appointments to boards and commissions (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including zoning ordinance for 1402 & 1410 Gillette St and 1552 Loomis St (unanimous)

Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse

The Housing Authority will consider writing off uncollectible debts and approving a window replacement project for its office building. They will also discuss occupancy rules for public meeting spaces. Routine approvals of minutes and bills are also on the agenda.

• Resolution #2288 to write off uncollectible debts
• Review and approve Project #26012: office building window replacement
• Discussion on open meeting and public board meeting space occupancy

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss and possibly approve restoring Main Library service hours to pre-COVID levels effective August 2026. They will also vote on reclassifying several staff positions and a second reading of by-laws. A closed session is scheduled for the library director's performance evaluation.

• Restore Main Library service hours to pre-COVID levels effective August 2026
• Reclassify Children's FT Associate to Children's Librarian
• Reclassify PT Archives Associate to FT Adult Services Associate
• Reclassify PT Clerk to PT Community Connector Associate
• Second reading of by-laws and approval

Judiciary & Administration Committee

The committee will deliberate on the renewal of alcohol and tobacco licenses for two establishments. This includes a beer and liquor license for Tequila's Mexican Restaurant and various licenses for Citgo on State.

• License renewal: Chabolla Corp. dba Tequila's Mexican Restaurant (515 West Ave. S.)
• License renewal: Mema Enterprises LLC dba Citgo on State (1914 State Road)

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss bicycle and pedestrian actions related to the Climate Action Plan, receive an update on the Grand Crossing Trail, and consider designating Redfield Street as a greenway. They will also review plans for the 2026 Ride with the Mayor and Citywide Bike Rodeo.

• Discussion on bicycle and pedestrian actions in the Climate Action Plan
• Update on Grand Crossing Trail progress
• Update on 2026 Ride with the Mayor and Citywide Bike Rodeo (Item 26-0498)
• Discussion of Redfield Street as a potential greenway

The Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved previous meeting minutes and discussed several agenda items. A motion to hold a special meeting to consider a resolution amending the Potential Greenway on Redfield Street passed on a voice vote with one opposing.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote, carried)
• Scheduled special meeting to consider Redfield Street greenway resolution (voice vote, Hundt opposed)

Council Planning Meeting

This is a brief council planning meeting with a single substantive agenda item: developing a strategic plan to guide collaborative work and shared values for La Crosse. No contracts, ordinances, or rezonings are on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Item 26-0112: Development of a strategic plan to help La Crosse move toward the future

The Council Planning meeting was called to order with 11 members present. The only agenda item was a discussion on developing a strategic plan, but no formal action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review three items: a bidder's proof of responsibility, emergency heater repairs at Erickson Pool, and final payments on construction contracts. The agenda is brief and largely procedural, with no dollar amounts or detailed project descriptions provided.

• Bidder's Proof of Responsibility (item 25-1182)
• Emergency repairs to Erickson Pool heater (item 26-0609)
• Construction contract final payments (item 26-0610)
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2026 meeting

The Board of Public Works approved emergency repairs to the Erickson Pool heater, accepted a bidder's proof of responsibility, and authorized final payments on a construction contract. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved Bidder's Proof of Responsibility (25-1182) (5-0)
• Approved emergency repairs to Erickson Pool heater (26-0609) (5-0)
• Approved construction contract final payments (26-0610) (5-0)

Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee

The Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee will evaluate architectural and civil plans for a building remodel at 200 Pearl Street. The group will review floor plans, elevations, and site renderings to ensure compliance with local design standards. Residents may submit public comments via email, drop box, or mail.

• Public hearing on civil plans, floor plans, and renderings for the Levy House remodel at 200 Pearl Street

Judiciary & Administration Committee

The Judiciary & Administration Committee will hold nonrenewal hearings for two liquor license applications: Chabolla Corp. dba Tequila's Mexican Restaurant and Mema Enterprises LLC dba Citgo on State. The committee may convene in closed session to deliberate decisions. The meeting is a special meeting.

• Nonrenewal hearing for Tequila's Mexican Restaurant, 515 West Ave S, combination Class B beer & liquor license for 2026-2027
• Nonrenewal hearing for Citgo on State, 1914 State Road, Class A liquor, beer, cigarette, tobacco & vaping license for 2026-2027
• Possible closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) for deliberations

The committee took testimony on two nonrenewal hearings for liquor licenses (Tequila's Mexican Restaurant and Citgo on State). No votes were cast; deliberations are scheduled for June 9, 2026.