City Plan Commission on 2026-02-12 5:00 PM - Special Meeting
Special MeetingLa Crosse, WI · February 12, 2026
Minutes
City Hall
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin 400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Meeting Minutes
City Plan Commission
Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:00 PM Council Chambers
Special Meeting
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 pm.
Roll Call
Present: 10 - James Cherf, Matt Gallager, Elaine Yager, Jennifer Trost, Jennifer Trost,
Jacob Sciammas, James Szymalak, Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Olivia
Stine,Aron Newberry
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Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the January 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Cherf, seconded by Yager, that the minutes be
approved. The motion carried on voice vote.
Agenda Items:
2. 26-0030 Annual Code of Ethics Policy Review.
Attachments: City of La Crosse Code of Ethics Policy
All members acknowledged.
3. 26-0085 AN AMENDED ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Commercial District to
the Planned Development District - Specific, allowing for a mix of uses including
commercial, retail, and office spaces, a recycling facility, and future construction of
approximately five apartment units and a building for a retail or food establishment at
4329 East Avenue S. and 4342, 4344, 4348, and 4354 Mormon Coulee Rd.
Attachments: Ordinance 5359
Amended Ordinance by J&A 2.12.2026 (with CPC Conditions)
Ordinance
Rezoning Petition
300-foot Property Owner Buffer List
Buffer Map
Notice of Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Hearing
CPC.StaffReport.02122026.26-0085.TA
A motion was made by Yager, seconded by Cherf, that this Ordinance be
recommended to be adopted per Planning Department staff recommendation
to the Judiciary & Administration Committee. The motion carried by voice vote.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:18 pm.
Notice is further given that members of other governmental bodies may be present at the
above scheduled meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have
decision-making responsibility.
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City Plan Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2026
City Plan Commission
Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Elaine Yager, Jacob Sciammas, James Cherf, Jennifer
Trost, Matt Gallager, Olivia Stine, Aron Newberry and James Szymalak.
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