La Crosse, WI

Board of Public Works

Arts and Culture Board

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 [email protected] or 608.789.7558
• Board members listed: Chris Kahlow, Dillon McArdle, Mary Cate Wesling, Paige Manges, Kelly Leibold, Jennifer Morris, Alex Fowler

Redevelopment Authority

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

Common Council

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

Economic and Community Development Commission

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

Board of Estimates

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

Board of Estimates

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

Human Rights Commission

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

Finance & Personnel Committee

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

Common Council

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)

Floodplain Advisory Committee

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

Judiciary & Administration Committee

The Judiciary & Administration Committee will consider a charter ordinance changing how various department heads are appointed, and will hold a public hearing on rezoning 1552 Kane Street to allow a community center. The agenda also includes license applications, a special event alcohol permit, and review of a final plat in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Charter ordinance amending sections on appointment of department heads (26-0894)
• Public hearing on ordinance to rezone 1552 Kane Street from Single Family Residence to Public and Semi-Public District for a community center (26-0944)
• License applications for 2026-2027 period (26-0943)
• River City Youth Hockey application for Class B Beer license expansion for special event at 2312 7th St S on Oct 17, 2026 (26-0979)
• Final plat review of Featherstone Rise in Town of Shelby (26-0985)

The Judiciary & Administration Committee met on September 29, 2026, with all seven members present. It recommended several items to the Common Council for its October 6, 2026 meeting, including a charter ordinance changing how various department heads are appointed, a batch of 2026-2027 license applications, a rezoning at 1552 Kane Street for a community center, an alcohol license expansion for a River City Youth Hockey event, and the Featherstone Rise final plat. All motions carried 7-0. The committee took no final decisions itself; each item now goes to the Common Council.

• Recommended adoption of charter ordinance amending department head appointments (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 2026-2027 license applications, subject to compliance (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning 1552 Kane Street from Single Family Residence to Public and Semi-Public for a community center (7-0)
• Recommended approval of River City Youth Hockey Class 'B' Beer license expansion for Oct 17, 2026 event at 2312 7th St S (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Featherstone Rise final plat, subject to engineering and fire department requirements (7-0)

International Committee

The La Crosse International Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on the Sister City brochure, funding requests for Global Initiatives Week and the International Education Showcase, and other matters like art gifts and a display cabinet. The committee advises the Mayor and City Council on international matters and sister city relationships.

• Presentation on Sister City Brochure by Western (5:00-5:30)
• Global Initiatives Week - Movie Night options and funding request
• International Education Showcase activities and funding request
• Art Gifts for Sister City
• Display Cabinet in City Hall

City Plan Commission

The City of La Crosse Plan Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 400 La Crosse Street. The Commission will consider an ordinance transferring 1552 Kane Street from the Single Family Residence District to the Public and Semi-Public District to allow a community center, and will review the Final Plat of Featherstone Rise in the Town of Shelby. It will also receive an update on the city's zoning/subdivision code project. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Ordinance 26-0944: rezone 1552 Kane Street from Single Family Residence District to Public and Semi-Public District for use as a community center
• Final Plat of Featherstone Rise, Town of Shelby, La Crosse County (item 26-0985)
• Update on the zoning/subdivision code project (item 25-0143), including neighborhood zoning meetings and Forward La Crosse zoning code materials
• Public hearing notice and 300-foot property owner buffer list/map filed for 26-0944
• Memo from Friends of the Marsh dated 9.15.2025 listed among attachments

The City Plan Commission recommended adoption of an ordinance rezoning 1552 Kane Street from Single Family Residence District to Public and Semi-Public District to allow a community center there; the recommendation goes to the Judiciary & Administration Committee. The Commission also approved the final plat of Featherstone Rise in the Town of Shelby, subject to City Engineering and Fire Department requirements. Both motions carried by voice vote. The Commission received an update on the zoning/subdivision code project; the minutes record no action on it.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance 26-0944 rezoning 1552 Kane Street from Single Family Residence District to Public and Semi-Public District for a community center (voice vote; Yager recused)
• Approved final plat of Featherstone Rise, Town of Shelby, per City Engineering and Fire Department requirements (voice vote)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received update on the zoning/subdivision code project (no action recorded)

Board of Public Works

The La Crosse Board of Public Works meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM in City Hall Council Chambers to vote on a series of water, sewer, and street items. Agenda items include a finding and order to establish no overnight parking at the Eagle Watch Public Parking Lot on the 2600 block of Rose Street, approval of TID 11 funds by the Water and Street Department, and several resolutions on sewer easements, capital fund reallocations, and repurposing three fleet trucks for the Water Utility. The board will also receive a Utilities Business Services quarterly update and may act on a Sewer Study and Annual Adjustment. Several items are listed only by title, so the agenda does not state dollar amounts or the substance of the proposed changes.

• Finding and Order to establish No Overnight Parking at the Eagle Watch Public Parking Lot on the 2600 block of Rose Street (26-1018)
• Approval of TID 11 funds by the Water and Street Department (26-1019)
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of sanitary sewer easements for the Sunset Lane Sanitary Sewer project (26-0968)
• Resolution to re-allocate unused capital funds to new Water Utility equipment purchases (26-0970) and to retain and repurpose three fleet trucks as light duty trucks for the Water Utility (26-0991)
• Resolution allocating unencumbered funds for a scope change at 16th & State Streets to CIP project 2026 #159 (26-0992); also Construction Contract Final Payments (26-1013) and a Bidder's Proof of Responsibility (25-1199)

The La Crosse Board of Public Works approved a 4% sewer utility rate adjustment based on the June-to-June CPI, with the effective date set at either December 1, 2026, or January 1, 2027, depending on a Clean Water Fund loan financial review. The board also approved a Sewer Rate Study, with results to return to the board in 2027. In addition, it approved no overnight parking at the Eagle Watch Public Parking Lot on the 2600 block of Rose Street and several utility and capital resolutions. All votes recorded were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved a 4% sewer utility rate adjustment based on June-to-June CPI (5-0)
• Approved a Sewer Rate Study, results due back to the board in 2027 (5-0)
• Approved no overnight parking at the Eagle Watch Public Parking Lot, 2600 block of Rose Street (5-0)
• Approved Bidder's Proof of Responsibility (5-0)
• Approved Construction Contract Final Payments (5-0)
• Approved TID 11 funds by Water and Street Department (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of sanitary sewer easements for the Sunset Lane Sanitary Sewer project (5-0)
• Approved re-allocating unused capital funds to Water Utility equipment and re-purposing three fleet trucks as light duty trucks (5-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The La Crosse Redevelopment Authority will consider extending option-to-purchase agreements with Unwind Property Management LLC for Lots 1 and 2, approve a resolution accepting city funding for urban renewal activities including public market predevelopment work, and review a term sheet for TIF assistance to Capital Investment Partners, LLC for Cowboy Jack's at River Point District. The board will also receive monthly updates on the River Point District project and finances, and consider a certified survey map for Cowboy Jack's.

• First Extension to Option to Purchase Agreement with Unwind Property Management LLC for Lot 1
• First Extension to Option to Purchase Agreement with Unwind Property Management LLC for Lot 2
• Resolution accepting City of La Crosse funding for urban renewal activities, including public market predevelopment work, and approval of MOU
• Term Sheet for TIF assistance to Capital Investment Partners, LLC for Cowboy Jack's at River Point District
• Approval of Certified Survey Map submittal for Cowboy Jack's (River Bend Rd)

The Redevelopment Authority approved a term sheet for tax-increment financing assistance to Capital Investment Partners, LLC for Cowboy Jack's at River Point District, with Barb Janssen voting against it. The board also approved first extensions to option-to-purchase agreements with Unwind Property Management LLC for Lots 1 and 2, adopted a resolution accepting City funding for urban renewal activities including public market predevelopment work and a memorandum of understanding, approved a certified survey map submittal for Cowboy Jack's contingent on staff updates and approval, and approved a commercial lease agreement for 65 Kraft St. The board moved into closed session to discuss negotiation strategies for the Cowboy Jack's term sheet and the Kraft St. lease, and adjourned in closed session at 4:48 pm.

• Approved first extension to option-to-purchase agreement with Unwind Property Management LLC for Lot 1 (voice vote)
• Approved first extension to option-to-purchase agreement with Unwind Property Management LLC for Lot 2 (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution accepting City funding for urban renewal activities including public market predevelopment work and MOU (voice vote)
• Approved certified survey map submittal for Cowboy Jack's contingent on staff updates and approval (voice vote)
• Approved TIF assistance term sheet for Capital Investment Partners, LLC for Cowboy Jack's at River Point District (voice vote, Janssen against)
• Approved commercial lease agreement for 65 Kraft St. (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of prior meeting (voice vote)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to consider nominating the George Howard House at 320 8th Street S as a Local Historic Landmark, including a public hearing. The commission will also discuss updating the city's archeology ordinance with the Mississippi Valley Archeology Center, a property recognition nomination for 2014 Main Street, and set meeting dates for November and December 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as electing a chair and vice chair and approving the August 27, 2026 minutes.

• Nomination of George Howard House, 320 8th Street S, as Local Historic Landmark
• Discussion with Mississippi Valley Archeology Center on updating city archeology ordinance
• Property Recognition Nomination for 2014 Main Street
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Economic and Community Development Commission

The Economic and Community Development Commission will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed budget revision for the Parenting Place, a request to suspend an owner-occupied deed restriction at 1701 Prospect St, a term sheet for TIF assistance to Capital Investment Partners, LLC for Cowboy Jack's at River Point District, an update to the Housing Rehabilitation Policy & Procedures, a review of a Housing Rehab Request for Proposals, and a reallocation of 2026 Public Service Funds. The agenda includes multiple items that may involve closed sessions for deliberation.

• Proposed budget revision for the Parenting Place
• Request to suspend owner-occupied deed restriction for 1701 Prospect St
• Term sheet for TIF assistance to Capital Investment Partners, LLC for Cowboy Jack's at River Point District
• Housing Rehabilitation Policy & Procedures update (Chapter 7F)
• Reallocation of 2026 Public Service Funds

The Economic and Community Development Commission approved several items by voice vote, including a budget revision for The Parenting Place, a three-year suspension (with an option to extend three more years) of the owner-occupied deed restriction at 1701 Prospect St, a TIF term sheet for Cowboy Jack's at River Point District, and updated Housing Rehabilitation policy and procedures. The commission also moved into closed session and approved reallocating $30,183.05 in 2026 Public Service Funds to St Clare Health Mission. The meeting adjourned in closed session at 4:24 pm.

• Approved Parenting Place budget revision (voice vote)
• Approved suspension of owner-occupied deed restriction at 1701 Prospect St for three years, with option to extend three more years, requiring renter to meet HUD eligibility (voice vote)
• Approved TIF term sheet for Capital Investment Partners, LLC for Cowboy Jack's at River Point District (voice vote)
• Approved Housing Rehabilitation Policy & Procedures update (voice vote)
• Approved reallocation of $30,183.05 in 2026 Public Service Funds to St Clare Health Mission (voice vote, in closed session)

Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee

The Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee will discuss and possibly act on health insurance matters, including a request from The Insurance Center to change the statement of work and payment structure on its consultation contract. Members will also reconsider a motion to switch the third-party administrator (TPA) from PBA/Anthem to Allegiance/Alliance with Cigna as national network, and the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) from ServeYou RX to Riteway. The committee may also discuss hiring consultants to evaluate other health insurance providers, such as the State Health Plan. The committee may convene in closed session to discuss negotiation strategies.

• Request from The Insurance Center to change statement of work and payment structure on health insurance consultation contract
• Reconsideration of TPA change from PBA/Anthem to Allegiance/Alliance and Cigna (national network)
• Reconsideration of PBM change from ServeYou RX to Riteway
• Discussion and possible action on hiring health insurance consultants to evaluate other providers, e.g., State Health Plan
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) for negotiation strategies

The Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee approved a motion to change its third-party administrator (TPA) from PBA to Allegiance, its network from Anthem to Alliance/Cigna, and its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) from ServeYou RX to Riteway. It also authorized the Director of Human Resources to sign contracts with health insurance consultants to review options through the end of 2027. No action was taken on a request from The Insurance Center to change its contract's statement of work and payment structure.

• Approved vendor changes: TPA to Allegiance, network to Alliance/Cigna, PBM to Riteway (5-0)
• Authorized HR Director to sign consultant contracts for health insurance review through 2027
• Approved August 26, 2026 minutes by unanimous consent
• No action taken on Insurance Center contract change request

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a single agenda item: an ordinance to rezone property at 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd. from Planned Development District - Specific to Commercial District, which would allow development of a restaurant with a drive-thru facility. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. Public comments can be submitted in writing or by signing up to speak before the meeting.

• Rezoning of 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd. from Planned Development District - Specific to Commercial District
• Proposed restaurant with drive-thru facility at 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd.
• Ordinance amendment to Subsection 115-110 of the City Code
• 300-foot property owner buffer list and map included as attachments

The City Plan Commission recommended that the Judiciary & Administration Committee adopt an ordinance to rezone property at 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd. The change transfers the site from a Planned Development District to a Commercial District to allow for a restaurant with a drive-thru.

• Recommended adoption of rezoning ordinance for 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd (voice vote)

Judiciary & Administration Committee

The Judiciary & Administration Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to rezone a property at 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd from Planned Development District - Specific to the Commercial District, allowing a restaurant with a drive-thru facility. This is the only substantive item on the agenda for the special meeting.

• 26-0932: Ordinance to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances for rezoning at 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd

The Judiciary & Administration Committee met in a special session on September 22, 2026, with six members present and one excused. The committee voted 6-0 to recommend adoption of an ordinance transferring 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd from the Planned Development District - Specific to the Commercial District to allow a restaurant with a drive-thru facility. The recommendation now goes to the Common Council. The meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance rezoning 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd from Planned Development District - Specific to Commercial District for a drive-thru restaurant (6-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to explore different approaches to municipal organization and leadership. The discussion will focus on how various organizational models might affect decision-making, accountability, and day-to-day city operations.

• Discussion regarding municipal organization and leadership (Item 26-0957)

The Common Council held a special meeting to discuss municipal organization and leadership. A motion directing finance staff to identify in dollars all options with funding for 2027, 2028, and possibly 2029 was approved unanimously. The information is to be provided in writing before any further meeting on the topic.

• Approved motion directing finance staff to cost out all municipal organization options for 2027-2029 (unanimous)

Common Council

The La Crosse Common Council will decide on an ordinance to amend the zoning code and allow a restaurant with a drive-thru facility at 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd. The item was short-circuited on August 31, 2026, per municipal code procedures.

• Ordinance 26-0932: amend Subsection 115-110 to transfer property from Planned Development District to Commercial District for restaurant with drive-thru at 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd

The Common Council adopted Ordinance 5386, transferring property at 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd from the Planned Development District - Specific to the Commercial District to allow a restaurant with a drive-thru facility. The motion, made by Stine and seconded by Kahlow, carried 11-0. Council members Bedford and Northwood were excused. The meeting adjourned at 4:16 p.m.

• Adopted Ordinance 5386 rezoning 4358 Mormon Coulee Rd from Planned Development District - Specific to Commercial District for a drive-thru restaurant (11-0)

Aviation Board

The La Crosse Aviation Board is meeting to approve the August minutes, recognize Melvin McBride for his service, and receive an update on airport projects, operations, marketing, air service, and Fort McCoy. The agenda is largely routine, with the airport update as the main substantive item.

• Recognition of Melvin McBride, Air Traffic Control Manager
• Airport update covering projects, operations, marketing, air service, and Fort McCoy

The Aviation Board met on September 21, 2026, to conduct routine business. The board formally approved the minutes from their previous meeting and recognized Air Traffic Control Manager Melvin McBride for his service. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved August 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to review bidder responsibility and construction contracts. The agenda includes a proposal for a new sidewalk policy and a request to establish a no parking zone.

• Establish a No Parking Zone on the 400 block of 12th Street North
• Policy proposal on Public Sidewalks near Tree Cells
• Construction Contract Final Payments
• Construction Contract Change Orders
• Bidder's Proof of Responsibility

The Board of Public Works approved three items: construction contract change orders, a no-parking zone on the 400 block of 12th Street North, and a policy proposal on public sidewalks near tree cells. Minutes from September 14, 2026, were also approved unanimously. No bids or final payments were reported.

• Approved construction contract change orders (5-0)
• Approved no-parking zone on 400 block of 12th Street North (4-1)
• Approved policy proposal on public sidewalks near tree cells (4-1)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will review and potentially approve concept proposals for a campground and a Mokki Sauna and Dip at the west property of La Crosse Municipal Harbor. They will also receive an update on Capital Improvement Projects and consider several event and operational requests, including fundraisers, boat club fees, and a flood evacuation plan.

• Concept approval for campground at La Crosse Municipal Harbor west property
• Concept approval for Mokki Sauna and Dip at La Crosse Municipal Harbor west property
• River City Youth Hockey 'Pucks & Pints' fundraiser at Green Island Park on Oct 17, 2026
• Pettibone Boat Club 2027 fees approval
• Pettibone Resort Flood Evacuation Plan approval

Common Council

This agenda is a public notice for an appreciation celebration at the Lofts at River Point, not a regular business meeting. The mayor and Common Council have been invited to attend the event, which includes a ribbon cutting at 4:00 p.m. No formal decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Lofts at River Point Appreciation Celebration, 27 River Point Ct, La Crosse, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Ribbon cutting at 4:00 p.m.

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will vote on personnel reports appointing five firefighters and one engineer to regular status after their probationary periods. The commission may enter closed session to discuss employment and performance data for these items. The meeting is largely routine personnel business, with future interview dates noted for police and firefighter candidates.

• Appointment of firefighters Karter Benrud, Daniel Eichman, Adam George, Dustin Lindberg, and Dayton Schmitt to regular status
• Appointment of Engineer Chase Montgomery to regular status
• Police Officer interviews scheduled after November 2026 meeting
• Firefighter interviews scheduled after January 2027 meeting

The Police and Fire Commission approved five firefighters and one engineer for regular status after successful completion of their probationary periods. The commission also accepted and filed the September 2026 Fire and Police Personnel Reports, and approved the minutes of the September 16, 2026 meeting. All votes were unanimous. The meeting was procedural and personnel-focused, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Approved minutes of the September 16, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed September 2026 Fire Personnel Report (unanimous)
• Approved Firefighters Karter Benrud, Daniel Eichman, Adam George, Dustin Lindberg, and Dayton Schmitt to regular status (unanimous)
• Approved Engineer Chase Montgomery to regular status (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed September 2026 Police Personnel Report (unanimous)

La Crosse Center Board

The La Crosse Center Board is meeting for a building tour of the La Crosse Center at 300 Harborview Plaza. The agenda contains no decision items, only the tour and adjournment, making it a procedural meeting.

• Building tour of La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza

The La Crosse Center Board met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and conducted a building tour. No action was taken on the tour item, and the minutes record no other decisions. The meeting then adjourned.

• Building tour held; no action taken

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving a plan for the Kwik Trip Way and Oak St intersection project, a payment list for right-of-way acquisitions on Losey Blvd, a construction contract change order, and an Xcel Energy street privilege permit for gas main work in the Hintgen Neighborhood. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a bidder's proof of responsibility. No major policy decisions are listed.

• Kwik Trip Way and Oak St intersection project plan approval
• Payment list for right-of-way acquisitions on Losey Blvd
• Construction contract change order
• Xcel Energy street privilege permit (ROWP-046168-2026) for gas main relocation in Hintgen Neighborhood
• Bidder's proof of responsibility

The Board of Public Works approved all five agenda items unanimously (5-0), including the Kwik Trip Way and Oak St intersection plan, a payment list for Losey Blvd right-of-way acquisitions, a construction contract change order, and an Xcel Energy street privilege permit for gas main work in the Hintgen Neighborhood. No bids were submitted for the Bidder's Proof of Responsibility item. The meeting was brief, lasting 10 minutes.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Kwik Trip Way and Oak St intersection plan (5-0)
• Approved payment list for Losey Blvd right-of-way acquisitions (5-0)
• Approved construction contract change order (5-0)
• Approved Xcel Energy street privilege permit for Hintgen Neighborhood gas main work (5-0)

Climate Action Plan Steering Committee

The Climate Action Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss a recommendation that would require waste reduction plans for applications to host community events at City facilities. They will also review the Recycle La Crosse campaign from the Climate Action Communication Plan. The meeting is primarily discussion-oriented, with no final votes scheduled.

• Discussion on requiring waste reduction plans for community event applications at City facilities (Item 26-0891)
• Review of the Recycle La Crosse campaign from the Climate Action Communication Plan (Item 26-0972)

Judiciary & Administration Committee

The Judiciary & Administration Committee will meet to discuss several licensing matters. This includes an appeal regarding a tobacco license denial and applications for liquor licenses at 1914 State Rd. The committee will also address complaints regarding the potential revocation or suspension of licenses for two businesses.

• Appeal of tobacco and vape device license denial for Citgo at 1914 State Rd.
• Class A liquor and beer license application for Citgo at 1914 State Rd.
• License revocation/suspension complaint for Bennett O'Riley's at 213 3rd St. S.
• License revocation/suspension complaint for Del's Bar at 229 3rd St. N.

The Judiciary & Administration Committee upheld the denial of a tobacco license for Citgo on State and recommended the denial of its liquor and beer license application to the Common Council. Additionally, the committee approved 10-day suspensions for the liquor licenses of Bennett O'Riley's and Del's Bar, effective September 11, 2026.

• Sustained denial of Citgo on State tobacco license (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Citgo on State liquor/beer license (7-0)
• Approved 10-day suspension for Bennett O'Riley's license (6-1)
• Approved 10-day suspension for Del's Bar license (6-1)

Common Council

The La Crosse Common Council will consider authorizing up to $13,805,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes for capital projects. The meeting also includes decisions on several construction contracts, liquor license matters, and various city ordinances.

• Awarding $766,662 contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. for Civic Center Park project
• Authorizing up to $13,805,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes for capital projects
• Awarding $101,995 contract to A-1 Excavating, LLC for Sunset Ln Sanitary Sewer project
• Awarding $89,113 contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. for Accessible Water Bubblers project
• Awarding $434,164.24 contract to Kone for elevator and escalator maintenance

The Common Council approved a $13.8M general obligation promissory note issuance for capital projects and equipment, awarded contracts for sewer, park, and water projects, and adopted a charter ordinance referral. It also denied a liquor license application, amended and adopted suspensions for two bars, and approved a concession agreement for the La Crosse Center. All actions were recorded with specific vote tallies.

• Approved $13,805,000 GO Promissory Notes issuance (12-1)
• Awarded $101,995 contract to A-1 Excavating for Sunset Ln sewer (13-0)
• Awarded $766,662 contract to Fowler & Hammer for Civic Center Park (12-0, 1 abstain)
• Awarded $89,113 contract to Fowler & Hammer for water bubblers (13-0)
• Denied liquor license for Citgo on State (13-0)
• Adopted 10-day suspension for Bennett O'Riley's starting 9/18/2026 (8-5)
• Adopted 10-day suspension for Del's Bar starting 9/18/2026 (8-5)
• Approved concession agreement with La Crosse Concessionaire Corp (13-0)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee is considering a resolution to approve a concession agreement with La Crosse Concessionaire Corporation. The committee may also meet in closed session to discuss negotiation strategies.

• Resolution approving Concession Agreement with La Crosse Concessionaire Corporation for the La Crosse Center

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted 6-0 to forward Resolution 26-0959, approving a concession agreement with La Crosse Concessionaire Corporation for the La Crosse Center, to the Common Council with no recommendation. The meeting was a special session and lasted about one minute.

• Recommended Resolution 26-0959 to Common Council with no recommendation (6-0)

Committee for Citizens with Disabilities

The Committee for Citizens with Disabilities will meet to discuss accessible voting via the City Clerk. Members will also provide updates and discuss potential future agenda items.

• Discussion regarding accessible voting
• Committee member updates

Council Planning Meeting

The La Crosse City Council and City Plan Commission are holding a special joint meeting to receive a summary presentation from consultants MSA and Michael Lamb Consulting. This is the final workshop prior to the Zoning Code Update review and approval. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, followed by adjournment.

• Final workshop on Zoning Code Update
• Presentation by MSA and Michael Lamb Consulting
• Joint meeting with City Plan Commission

Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse

The Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse will meet to review the year-end 2025 audit report. The board will also consider approving bids for a physical needs assessment and energy audit, as well as FY 2027 Fair Market Rents.

• Review of La Crosse Housing Authority Year-End 2025 Audit Report
• Approval of Project #10046 Physical Needs Assessment and Energy Audit Bid
• Approval of FY 2027 Fair Market Rents

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review financial reports from July and August 2026. The agenda includes discussions on the 2027 budget, organizational structure, and sidewalk repairs.

• Approval of July and August 2026 bills and financial reports
• Discussion of the 2027 Budget and Board Statement
• Approval of organizational structure
• Fund balance approval
• Sidewalk repair update