Economic and Community Development Commission on 2026-02-25 3:00 PM

City Hall City of La Crosse, Wisconsin 400 La Crosse Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Meeting Minutes Economic and Community Development Commission Wednesday, February 25, 2026 3:00 PM Council Chambers The meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be conducted through video conferencing. To join the meeting click this link (or typing the URL in your web browser address bar) https://cityoflacrosse-org.zoom.us/j/83768127868? pwd=WUJpRkwzbWpHL0VvckhmRmdxMm5pZz09 Meeting ID: 837 6812 7868; Passcode: ECDC23; Dial by your location +1-309-205-3325 If you wish to speak on an agenda item, arrive early to sign up before the meeting begins. If attending virtually and you wish to speak, contact the Department of Planning, Development and Assessment at the email or phone number below so we can provide you with the necessary information to join in. Members of the public who would like to provide written comments on any agenda may do so by emailing emsliej@cityoflacrosse.org, using a drop box outside of City Hall, or mailing the Department of Planning, Development and Assessment, 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse WI 54601. Questions, call 608-789-7512 Call to Order Mayor Washington-Spivey called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm. Roll Call Present: 7 - Linda Lee, Vicki Markussen, Mary Rohrer, Gina Miller, Tamra Dickinson, Erin Goggin,Shaundel Washington-Spivey Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Dickinson, seconded by Markussen that the minutes be approved. The motion carried on voice vote. Agenda Items: 26-0212 Action on Approval to Purchase 622 Avon St, La Crosse WI 54603 Attachments: 26-0212 Action on Approval to Purchase 622 Avon St.pdf 26-0212 - 622 Avon Parcel Photos.pdf A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Goggin, that this item be approved . The motion carried by voice vote. City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 1 Economic and Community Meeting Minutes February 25, 2026 Development Commission 26-0210 Overview and Update from the Coulee Region Business Center (CRBC) 26-0146 Resolution approving First Amendment to development agreements with The Chalmers, LLC, a multi-family housing development located at 215 Pine Street and 401 3rd Street North. Attachments: Resolution The Chalmers - Development Agreement - First Amendment.pdf Staff Report Letter to Council - The Chalmers Development Agreement Amendment A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Dickinson, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by voice vote. 26-0205 Consideration and Possible Action on HOME ARP (Note: The Committee and/or Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(e) to consider the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Following any closed session, the Committee and/or Council may reconvene in open session.) Attachments: 26-0205 Staff Report 26-0205 Staff Memo A motion was made by Goggin and seconded by Lee to go into closed session for this item. The motion carried by voice vote. A motion was made by Goggin, seconded by Miller, to approve the HOME ARP Development funds be split evenly between Cinnaire and Heritage Lofts, contingent on LIHTC awards. The motion carried by voice vote 6 to 1, with Lee opposing. A motion was made by Dickinson and seconded by Goggin that the HOME ARP Supportive funds be split as follows: $102,745 each to Karuna and La Crosse County and $125,000 to Cinnaire contingent on the LIHTC award and if not received then this amount goes to La Crosse County. The motion carried by a voice vote. Adjournment Mayor Washington-Spivey adjourned at 4:32 pm in closed session. 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. City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 2 Economic and Community Meeting Minutes February 25, 2026 Development Commission NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY Requests from persons with a disability who need assistance to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk's office at (608) 789-7510 or send an email to ADAcityclerk@cityoflacrosse.org, with as much advance notice as possible. City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 3