La Crosse, WI

Common Council

Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and Common Council members are invited to attend a Skydio Experience Day drone demonstration. The event is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at the La Crosse Police Department.

• Skydio Experience Day drone demonstration at the La Crosse Police Department

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will vote on the 2027 Pettibone Resort camping rates and regulations, approve a Veterans Suicide Awareness March at Riverside Trails, consider reduced hours at Burns and Cameron Park, review park visitor data, and support a DNR urban forestry grant application.

• Approve H.O.O.A.H. use of Riverside Trails for Veterans Suicide Awareness March on Nov 14, 2026, contingent on permits
• Approve 2027 Pettibone Resort camping rates, rules, and regulations for seasonal and overnight camping
• Review park visitor data for Grandad Bluff, Myrick Park, and Hixon trailheads (Jul 2025–Jun 2026)
• Resolution supporting Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Group Program grant funding
• Reduce Burns and Cameron Park hours to 6 a.m.–9 p.m.

Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee

The Employee Benefit Trust Fund Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss agenda item 26-0887, the 2027 Health Insurance Plan Design. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond this discussion item.

• Agenda item 26-0887: 2027 Health Insurance Plan Design

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to review the city's efforts to address homelessness. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of a discussion item.

• Review of city efforts to address homelessness

Board of Estimates

The La Crosse Board of Estimates will meet on September 1, 2026 to discuss, review, and finalize the recommended operating budget for fiscal year 2027. The meeting is open to the public in person at City Hall and via Zoom. No other agenda items are listed.

• Agenda Item 26-0588 – Review and finalize the recommended 2027 operating budget

Board of Estimates

The Board of Estimates will meet to discuss, review, and finalize the recommended 2027 Operating Budget. This budget determines the funding and resource allocation for city operations in the coming year.

• Item 26-0588: 2027 Operating Budget

Council Planning Meeting

The La Crosse City Council and County Board of Supervisors will meet jointly to receive an update on the Pathways Home Plan, a housing initiative. The agenda includes a presentation of the Pathways Home Dashboard and discussion of the plan's progress. No formal votes or decisions are listed.

• Pathways Home Plan Update (item 26-0818)
• Pathways Home Dashboard presentation

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

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

Police and Fire Commission

The La Crosse Police and Fire Commission will review personnel reports for August 2026. The primary decision involves appointing Lieutenant Steven Pataska and Sergeant Colt Lang to regular status after their probationary periods. The agenda also includes a fire personnel report and notes future interview schedules for police and fire officers.

• Appointment of Lieutenant Steven Pataska to regular status
• Appointment of Sergeant Colt Lang to regular status
• Review of Fire Personnel Report for August 2026
• Note that police officer interviews are scheduled for November 2026
• Note that firefighter interviews are scheduled for January 2027

The Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved the August 2026 police and fire personnel reports, and promoted Lieutenant Steven Pataska and Sergeant Colt Lang to regular status after their probationary periods. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions. Future interviews for police and firefighter positions were scheduled.

• Approved August 2026 Police Personnel Report (unanimous)
• Approved August 2026 Fire Personnel Report (unanimous)
• Approved Lieutenant Steven Pataska to regular status (unanimous)
• Approved Sergeant Colt Lang to regular status (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

La Crosse Center Board

The La Crosse Center Board will consider a resolution to change the scope of the basketball floor project, along with routine approvals and updates. The board will also review liquor expenses, financial statements, and reports on sales, events, operations, and food and beverage. This is a regular meeting with several informational updates and one action item.

• Resolution 26-0859 to change the scope of the La Crosse Center Basketball Floor
• Request 26-0850 to approve liquor expenses (June and July check registers)
• Financial updates for January through June 2026 (item 26-0851)
• Placer.ai data update on center and hotel performance (item 26-0852)
• Sales and events reports for May, June, July 2026 and forecast (item 26-0854)

The La Crosse Center Board approved two agenda items: a request to approve liquor expenses and a resolution to change the scope of the La Crosse Center Basketball Floor. Both motions passed by voice vote. All other agenda items were informational updates with no action taken.

• Approved liquor expenses (voice vote)
• Approved resolution to change scope of La Crosse Center Basketball Floor (voice vote)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review public records, planning documents, and resolutions from the Plan Commission and City Council. The main action is considering a resolution to approve an amended project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 11. The board will also review annual reports on the city's active Tax Incremental Districts and consider a resolution acknowledging the filing of those reports.

• Consideration of Resolution 26-0864 approving an amended project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 11
• Review of annual PE-300 reports for active Tax Incremental Districts
• Consideration of Resolution 26-0865 acknowledging filing of annual reports and compliance with annual meeting requirement

The Joint Review Board approved an amended project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 11 and acknowledged the filing of annual reports for active TIDs. Both resolutions were adopted by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted amended project plan for TID No. 11 (voice vote)
• Acknowledged filing of annual PE-300 reports and compliance with annual meeting requirement (voice vote)

Municipal Transit Utility Board

The Municipal Transit Utility Board is meeting to approve minutes and consider several agenda items, including a specialized transportation request for proposals (RFP) for 2027-2031 and agreements with Western Technical College and Viterbo University for transit services. The board will also discuss a system analysis for 2027 and public input from 2026, along with upcoming events and projects.

• Specialized Transportation RFP 2027-2031 (updated 7.31.26)
• Western Technical College Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 Agreement
• Viterbo University Fall 2026 / Spring, Summer 2027 Agreement
• System Analysis 2027 - Public Input 2026
• Approval of minutes from 6.16.2026

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to approve minutes, review construction contract change orders and final payments, and consider several street privilege permits for utility work. The most consequential item is reviewing and approving the Fire Station #3 project bid. The agenda also includes approval of a payment list for right-of-way acquisitions on Losey Blvd.

• Review and approve Fire Station #3 project bid
• Xcel Energy street privilege permit for chain link fence at 403 Car Street
• Metronet fiber optic conduit permit at 1011 East Ave S
• SJR Utilities fiber optic conduit permit at 700 West Avenue South
• Approval of payment list for ROW acquisitions on Losey Blvd

Aviation Board

The La Crosse Aviation Board is meeting to approve the June 15, 2026 minutes and receive an update on airport projects, operations, marketing, air service, and Ft. McCoy. The agenda includes the introduction of County Board Representative Steve Duffrin. No formal votes on specific contracts or ordinances are listed.

• Introduction of County Board Representative Steve Duffrin
• Airport update covering projects, operations, marketing, air service, and Ft. McCoy (item 26-0870)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider one variance appeal regarding the minimum lot size requirement of 7,200 square feet for a property at 2652 George Street. The meeting is open for in-person attendance and via Zoom.

• Variance appeal to reduce minimum lot size from 7,200 sq ft at 2652 George Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance allowing a lot smaller than the required 7,200 square feet for the Pastimes Tavern parcel at 2652 George Street, as part of a proposed land division. The variance was approved unanimously (5-0) after staff and the property owner spoke in favor. The board also deferred the election of a vice chair to the next meeting.

• Granted variance for lot size smaller than 7,200 sq ft at 2652 George Street (5-0)
• Deferred election of vice chair to next meeting

Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee

The Commercial/Multi-Family Design Review Committee will review preliminary plans for a development in the River Point District and a request to exceed 2 feet of fill above grade at several properties on Gould, Liberty, and Charles Streets. The meeting is held virtually; public comments can be submitted by email or mail.

• Review of plans for development on Lot 1 (17-20400-80) in River Point District
• Review of plans to exceed 2 feet of fill above grade at 818 Gould Street, 412, 413 & 417 Liberty Street, and 714-730 Charles Street

Board of Canvassers

La Board of Canvassers se reúne para finalizar los resultados de la August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. Esto incluye procesar y contar cualquier voto provisional emitido durante la elección.

• Conteo de votos provisionales para la August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a charter ordinance creating the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the mayor's office, which requires a 2/3 vote. The council will also take up the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget, which failed in committee on a 2-4 vote, and several property rezoning ordinances. A number of items are on the consent agenda, including a temporary moratorium on data centers and various contracts and assessments.

• Charter ordinance creating Office of City Administrator, removing duties from mayor (requires 2/3 vote)
• 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget (failed in committee 2-4)
• Contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. for $286,422.64 (Washburn Lighting North project)
• Contract to Fowler & Hammer, Inc. for $38,194.51 (2026 14/61 RRFB project)
• Rezoning at 2423 & 2425 16th St. S and 1613 & 1617 Chase St. to allow mixed residential/commercial use

The Common Council adopted the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget (9-4) after rejecting three amendments to move specific projects. The council also adopted a charter ordinance creating the Office of City Administrator, but it failed to get the required 2/3 vote and was not adopted. Several contracts were awarded, including $286,422.64 for the Washburn Lighting North project and $38,194.51 for the 14/61 RRFB project.

• Adopted 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget (9-4)
• Rejected amendment to move Library Parking Lot to 2031 (5-7)
• Rejected amendment to move Houska Park Bathrooms to 2027 (3-10)
• Rejected amendment to move MSC building out one year (5-8)
• Awarded $286,422.64 contract to Fowler & Hammer for Washburn Lighting North (13-0)
• Awarded $38,194.51 contract to Fowler & Hammer for 14/61 RRFB project (13-0)
• Rejected bids for Accessible Water Bubblers project (13-0)
• Referred petition for Citizens' Advisory Healthcare Action Committee to November referendum (13-0)

Committee for Citizens with Disabilities

The Committee for Citizens with Disabilities is meeting to discuss downtown brick sidewalks, receive updates from committee members, and plan future agenda items. The meeting will also include call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Downtown brick sidewalks
• Updates from committee members
• Future agenda items
• Approval of minutes
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person at City Hall

Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse

The Housing Authority of the City of La Crosse is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, receiving department reports, and reviewing a counsel summary on compliance with Wisconsin open meetings laws. The agenda is largely procedural, with the compliance review being the only substantive new business item.

• Review of Housing Authority Counsel Summary on compliance with Wis. Stats. Open Meeting Laws and Policy (item 26-0829)
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026
• Approval of bills
• Executive Director's report covering administrative, resident services, occupancy, and maintenance departments
• Finance report

Neighborhood Revitalization Commission

The Neighborhood Revitalization Commission is meeting for a walking tour of Missing Middle Housing, beginning at 10th and Division Street and covering about 2 miles through the Washburn, Downtown, and Weigent Hogan neighborhoods. No decisions will be made; the meeting is informational and social, with a quorum possibly present.

• Walking tour of Missing Middle Housing
• Tour starts at corner of 10th and Division Street
• Route covers Washburn, Downtown, and Weigent Hogan neighborhoods
• No decisions to be made at this meeting

Economic and Community Development Commission

The Economic and Community Development Commission will consider two resolutions: one approving an amendment to the development agreement for The Driftless Apartments and Townhomes, and another approving a development agreement with Copper Rocks 1-4, LLC for a mixed-use project at 2415 State Road. The commission may enter closed session to discuss negotiation strategies for these items. Public comments can be submitted by email, drop box, or mail.

• Resolution 26-0824: Amendment to development agreement for The Driftless Apartments and Townhomes
• Resolution 26-0825: Development agreement with Copper Rocks 1-4, LLC for mixed-use development at 2415 State Road
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) for negotiation strategies

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss pedestrian accommodations on 3rd and 4th Street downtown with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, review an adopted electric vehicle ordinance, and consider bike parking design standards. They will also discuss a possible sponsorship of the 2026 Week without Driving (October 1-8). The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and updates from members.

• WisDOT presentation on pedestrian accommodations on 3rd and 4th Street downtown
• Discussion on adopted Electric Vehicle Ordinance (item 26-0826)
• Discussion and possible recommendation on Bike Parking Design Standards (item 26-0827)
• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Week without Driving sponsorship (October 1-8)

Americans with Disabilities MTU Advisory Committee

The Americans with Disabilities MTU Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss transit ADA issues, including an update on the 2027-2031 Specialized Transportation RFP, the MTM Disability Bus Pass program, and possible removal of a member for non-attendance. The committee will also hear public input on transit ADA issues and receive reports on routes, detours, and paratransit services.

• 2027-2031 Specialized Transportation RFP
• MTM Disability Bus Pass discussion
• Removal of member for non-attendance
• Public input session on transit ADA issues
• Talking Transit Mobility Night dates

Climate Action Plan Steering Committee

The Climate Action Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss updates on outreach and engagement, including a communications plan update, and a grant services update. The agenda consists of informational items and routine procedural matters, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• 26-0831 Outreach and Engagement Update, including Communications Plan update
• 26-0832 Grant Services Update
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will vote on a bidder's proof of responsibility, a request from the Street Department to buy a new tag trailer, and approval of a payment list for right-of-way acquisitions on Losey Boulevard. A quarterly update from the Water Utility will also be presented. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• 26-0822: Request from Street Department to purchase a new tag trailer
• 26-0823: Approval of Payment List of ROW Acquisitions for Losey Blvd
• 25-1191: Bidder's Proof of Responsibility
• 25-1449: Presentation: Water Utility Quarterly Update

The Board of Public Works approved two items: a Street Department request to purchase a new tag trailer and the payment list for right-of-way acquisitions on Losey Blvd., both by unanimous 5-0 votes. A Water Utility quarterly update was presented for information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of new tag trailer for Street Department (5-0)
• Approved payment list for Losey Blvd. right-of-way acquisitions (5-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)

Common Council

This is a procedural notice that Common Council members have been invited to attend a City Administrator Informational Session hosted by the La Crosse Area Chamber. The session is for gathering information, not for making decisions. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• City Administrator Informational Session hosted by La Crosse Area Chamber
• Session held at Viterbo University School of Nursing, 10th St S and Jackson St
• Session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on August 10, 2026

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will consider several resolutions, including approval of the 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Budget. Other items include authorizing a security contract for public places, levying special assessments for non‑compliant sewer lateral reconstruction, and allocating Tax Increment District 11 funds to the Redevelopment Authority for the Public Market project. A public hearing will be held on the costs of operating the downtown parking system.

• Resolution 26-0499: approve the 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Budget
• Resolution 26-0660: authorize a contract for security for public places and allocate funds
• Resolution 26-0664: authorize public improvement and levy special assessments for non‑compliant sewer lateral reconstruction
• Resolution 26-0699: allocate TID 11 funds to the Redevelopment Authority for pre‑development work on the Public Market project
• Public Hearing 26-0685: report on costs of operating and maintaining the downtown parking system

The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget to the Common Council after adopting several amendments, including moving Houska Park bathrooms to 2027 and removing the Library Parking Lot project. The final recommendation passed 2-4, with the majority voting no. The committee also recommended adoption of resolutions on sewer lateral reconstruction, parking system costs, TID 11 amendments, ARPA funds, and a settlement, among others. A parking ramp assignment item was re-referred for 30 days.

• Recommended 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget as amended to Common Council (2-4)
• Amended budget to move Houska Park Bathrooms #26-996 to 2027 ($175,000) (unanimous)
• Amended budget to remove Library Parking Lot #27-107 (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Noncompliant Sewer Lateral Reconstruction resolution (6-0)
• Recommended downtown parking system cost report (6-0)
• Recommended TID 11 Project Plan amendment (6-0)
• Approved police Safe-Cam donation from La Crosse City Vision Foundation (5-1)
• Re-referred Market Square Parking Ramp assignment for 30 days (6-0)

Floodplain Advisory Committee

The Floodplain Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May, introduce a new Floodplain Manager, and discuss updates on alleged floodplain violations. The committee will also outline next steps for the floodplain mitigation plan and hold a 'Floodplain 101' educational session. No binding votes or major policy changes are listed on this agenda.

• 26-0803: Introduction of new Floodplain Manager
• 26-0804: Update on alleged floodplain violations
• 26-0805: Next steps with floodplain mitigation plan
• 26-0806: Floodplain 101 educational session

The Floodplain Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 7, 2026 meeting unanimously. All other agenda items—including an introduction of the Floodplain Manager, an update on alleged violations, next steps for the mitigation plan, and a Floodplain 101 presentation—were informational only, with no action taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:22 pm.

• Approved minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting (motion by Padesky, second by Bosshard, unanimous).
• Introduction of Floodplain Manager: no action.
• Update of alleged floodplain violations: no action.
• Next steps with floodplain mitigation plan: no action.
• Floodplain 101: no action.
• Future agenda items: no action.

Judiciary & Administration Committee

The Judiciary & Administration Committee will discuss several zoning changes and city ordinances. Key items include a proposed moratorium on data centers and a charter ordinance to create an Office of the City Administrator.

• Ordinance 26-0749: Proposed temporary moratorium on data centers
• Ordinance 26-0741: Creation of the Office of the City Administrator and removal of duties from the Mayor
• Public hearings for zoning changes to allow duplexes at 1705 & 1707 16th St. S. and 1233 & 1235 16th St. S.
• Public hearing for zoning change to allow mixed residential and commercial use at 2423 & 2425 16th St. S and 1613 & 1617 Chase St.
• Resolution 26-0720: Relocation of the District 7 polling place

The Judiciary & Administration Committee voted 3-2 to recommend a charter ordinance creating the Office of the City Administrator and removing duties from the Mayor, sending it to the Common Council. The committee also recommended approval of multiple zoning changes, license renewals, a bicycle plan update, polling place relocation, a data center moratorium, and a certified survey map. One zoning change at 2423-2425 16th St. S. passed 5-1, and a petition for a healthcare action committee was referred to referendum.

• Recommended charter ordinance creating city administrator role and removing mayor duties (3-2, 1 abstention)
• Recommended license renewals under Chapters 4, 6, and 10 (6-0)
• Recommended ordinance amending retaining wall appearance rules (6-0)
• Recommended rezoning 1705 & 1707 16th St. S. to allow duplex redevelopment (6-0)
• Recommended amendment to 2024 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (6-0)
• Recommended rezoning 1233 & 1235 16th St. S. to allow duplex redevelopment (6-0)
• Recommended rezoning 2423-2425 16th St. S. and 1613-1617 Chase St. for mixed-use (5-1)
• Recommended temporary moratorium on data centers (6-0)

Arts and Culture Board

The La Crosse Arts and Culture Board will meet to review and vote on three Creative Development and Small Project Grant requests totaling $7,750. The board will also conduct routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Approve $3,500 Creative Development Grant for Natalia Rocafuerte for Northside Night Market
• $3,500 Creative Development Grant for Natalia Rocafuerte for Field Notes: FFA and County Fair Culture in the Driftless Region
• $750 Small Project Grant for Adam Wright for Coulee Region Man

The Arts and Culture Board approved three grant requests totaling $7,750. Two Creative Development Grants and one Small Project Grant were awarded to local artists and projects.

• Approved $3,500 Creative Development Grant for Northside Night Market (voice vote)
• Approved $3,500 Creative Development Grant for Field Notes: FFA and County Fair Culture in the Driftless Region (4-1)
• Approved $750 Small Project Grant for Adam Wright: Coulee Region Man (voice vote)
• Approved July meeting minutes (voice vote)

Library Board

The La Crosse Library Board is meeting to discuss and decide on various agenda items, including approval of minutes, financial reports, and election of officers. The meeting is open to the public and will also be conducted through video conferencing. The board will also discuss the 2027 budget forecast and adjustment of staff development day.

• Election of Officers: Secretary/Treasurer
• 2027 Budget Forecast
• Adjustment of Staff Development Day

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will discuss several zoning changes for residential and commercial redevelopments. The body is also reviewing amendments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and a project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 11.

• Proposed ordinance to establish a temporary moratorium on data centers
• Rezoning of 1705 & 1707 16th St. S. and 1233 & 1235 16th St. S. for duplex redevelopment
• Rezoning of 2423 & 2425 16th St. S. and 1613 & 1617 Chase St. for mixed residential and commercial use
• Resolution to amend the 2024 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Proposed ordinance regarding allowed retaining wall appearances for building sites

The City Plan Commission voted to recommend a temporary moratorium on data centers to the Judiciary & Administration Committee. They also recommended several zoning changes, including allowing duplex conversions at 1705/1707 and 1233/1235 16th St. S., and a mixed-use rezoning at 2423/2425 16th St. S. and 1613/1617 Chase St. A certified survey map for a parcel at 748 Losey Blvd. N. was adopted as amended, and a map for Fox Hollow Drive was approved.

• Recommended adoption of temporary moratorium on data centers (voice vote)
• Recommended adoption of retaining wall appearance amendment (voice vote)
• Recommended adoption of rezoning for duplex at 1705 & 1707 16th St. S. (voice vote)
• Recommended adoption of Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan amendments (voice vote)
• Recommended adoption of TID No. 11 project plan amendment (voice vote; Yager recused)
• Recommended adoption of rezoning for duplex at 1233 & 1235 16th St. S. (voice vote)
• Approved certified survey map for Fox Hollow Drive (voice vote)
• Adopted as amended certified survey map for 748 Losey Blvd. N. (voice vote)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss the costs of operating the downtown La Crosse parking system and the Sanitary Sewer District #1 rates for the 2025-2026 year. The body will also review construction contracts and a street privilege permit.

• Sanitary Sewer District #1 rates for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
• Report on costs of operating and maintaining the downtown La Crosse parking system
• Doc's Hideout LLC request for dumpster placement at 200 Main St.
• Payment list of ROW Acquisitions for Losey Blvd.
• Construction contract final payments and change orders

The Board of Public Works approved the operating and maintenance costs for the downtown parking system and the Sanitary Sewer District #1 rates for 2025-2026. Other approvals included a street privilege permit for dumpsters and right-of-way acquisitions for Losey Blvd.

• Approved Bidder's Proof of Responsibility 25-1189 (5-0)
• Approved Construction Contract Final Payments 25-1190 (5-0)
• Approved resolution on downtown parking system operating and maintenance costs 26-0685 (5-0)
• Approved Sanitary Sewer District #1 Rates for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 26-0779 (5-0)
• Approved Doc's Hideout LLC Street Privilege Permit for dumpsters at 200 Main St. 26-0793 (5-0)
• Approved Payment List of ROW Acquisitions for Losey Blvd. 26-0794 (5-0)

Building and Housing Appeals Board

The Building and Housing Appeals Board will meet to review a request for a variance. The board is considering a deviation from Municipal Ordinance Section 103-64 for a renovation project.

• Variance request for renovation at 946 Division St. (Item 26-0778)

The Building and Housing Appeals Board met and approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously denied a requested variance to Municipal Ordinance Section 103-64 for a renovation at 946 Division St. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved the minutes of the July 23, 2025 meeting unanimously.
• Denied the variance request for 946 Division St. unanimously.

Human Rights Commission

La Comisión elegirá a su Presidente y Vicepresidente para el próximo período. Los miembros también determinarán si existe causa probable respecto a una queja por discriminación presentada por Melissa Fixmer contra Patricia Nuttall.

• Elección de Presidente y Vicepresidente
• Queja por discriminación: Melissa Fixmer v. Patricia Nuttall

The La Crosse Human Rights Commission elected Rosanne Northwood as Chair by voice vote, deferred the Vice Chair election to the next meeting, and dismissed a discrimination complaint filed by Melissa Fixmer against Patricia Nuttall. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 5:39 pm.

• Elected Rosanne Northwood as Chairperson (voice vote)
• Deferred Vice Chairperson election to next meeting
• Dismissed discrimination complaint Melissa Fixmer v. Patricia Nuttall (voice vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote)

Common Council

El Alcalde, el Concejo Municipal y el personal de la ciudad asistirán a una presentación sobre el nuevo plan estratégico de la ciudad. La reunión está programada para llevarse a cabo en el Black River Beach Neighborhood Center.

• Presentación del Plan Estratégico

Common Council

El Alcalde, los miembros del Consejo Común y el personal de la ciudad asistirán a una presentación sobre el nuevo plan estratégico de la ciudad. La reunión se llevará a cabo en el Southside Neighborhood Center para revisar las metas y la dirección a largo plazo.

• Presentación del Plan Estratégico