Finance & Personnel Committee on 2026-03-05 6:00 PM
Regular MeetingLa Crosse, WI · March 5, 2026
Minutes
City Hall
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin 400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Meeting Minutes - Final
Finance & Personnel Committee
Thursday, March 5, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
Call To Order
Chair Goggin called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 4 - Barb Janssen, Erin Goggin, Larry Sleznikow,Rosanne Northwood
Excused: 2 - Aron Newberry,Chris Kahlow
Agenda Items:
26-0054 Resolution approving Investment Services Agreements for the period of
April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
26-0122 Resolution amending Appendix C of the Municipal Code for the City of La
Crosse entitled "Fee Schedule" regarding fees for building, plumbing,
electrical, HVAC and erosion control permits.
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
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26-0128 Resolution amending the compression pay for Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Fire
Chief and Fire Chief.
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 2- Goggin,Sleznikow
No: 2- Janssen,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
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.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Councilon 3/12/2026. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
26-0149 Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and
classifications for the Parks and Recreation department.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
26-0150 Resolution amending the compression pay for Police Captains, Assistant
Chief of Police and Chief of Police.
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 2- Goggin,Sleznikow
No: 2- Janssen,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
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26-0173 Resolution creating and appropriating funds for Capital Improvement design
for the La Crosse City Hall Sixth Floor Remodeling project.
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE NOT ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
26-0197 Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule of the La Crosse Municipal
Code to include a fee for late renewal of alcohol beverage and cigarette,
tobacco and vaping device applications.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
26-0209 Resolution requesting TID 11 funds for Downtown Beautification Project.
Unanimous consent to OPEN public hearing.
The following spoke: Chad Honeycutt.
Unanimous consent to CLOSE public hearing.
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution
Referred with NO RECOMMENDATION to the Common Council on 3/12/2026.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
26-0213 Resolution to re-allocate unused funds from completed Capital purchases
and/or projects to newly requested capital equipment purchases for the Water
Utility.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Northwood
Excused: 2- Newberry,Kahlow
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26-0214 Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the City of La Crosse Refuse and
Recycling Services for City Buildings and Facilities 2022-2026 Contract by
and between Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Services and the City of La
Crosse.
(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.
Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters.
Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open
session.)
Unanimous consent to convene in closed session for items 26-0214, 26-0220,
and 26-0221.
Roll Call: Northwood Excused; Council President Dickinson, as ex officio
member, joined the meeting for closed session to maintain quorum.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow to reconvene in open
session.
A motion was made by Sleznikow, seconded by Janssen, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Dickinson
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Dickinson
Excused: 3 - Newberry, Kahlow,Northwood
Excused: 3- Newberry, Kahlow,Northwood
26-0220 Resolution amending a vacation conversion memorandum of understanding
("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of
Firefighters, Local #127. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in
closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation
strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or
Council may reconvene in open session.)
Unanimous consent to convene in closed session for items 26-0214, 26-0220,
and 26-0221.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow to reconvene in open
session.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Dickinson
Excused: 3- Newberry, Kahlow,Northwood
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26-0221 Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tri-State
Ambulance Employee Leased Agreement Operational and Compensation
Changes between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of
Firefighters, Local #127. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in
closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation
strategies and parameters. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or
Council may reconvene in open session.)
Unanimous consent to convene in closed session for items 26-0214, 26-0220,
and 26-0221.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow to reconvene in open
session.
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Sleznikow, that the Resolution
be RECOMMENDED TO BE ADOPTED to the Common Council on 3/12/2026. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Janssen, Goggin, Sleznikow,Dickinson
Excused: 3- Newberry, Kahlow,Northwood
26-0001 Collective Bargaining Update.
(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.
Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters.
Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open
session.) F&P Item Only, unless otherwise directed.
No action taken.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin 400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Finance & Personnel Committee
Thursday, March 5, 2026 6:00 PM Council Chambers
City Hall, First Floor
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Call To Order
Roll Call
Agenda Items:
NEW BUSINESS
26-0054 Resolution approving Investment Services Agreements for the period of
April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Sponsors: Padesky
26-0122 Resolution amending Appendix C of the Municipal Code for the City of La
Crosse entitled "Fee Schedule" regarding fees for building, plumbing, electrical,
HVAC and erosion control permits.
Sponsors: Goggin
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26-0128 Resolution amending the compression pay for Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Fire
Chief and Fire Chief.
Sponsors: Washington-Spivey
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.
Sponsors: Kahlow
26-0149 Resolution approving a reorganization to the table of positions and
classifications for the Parks and Recreation department.
Sponsors: Trost
26-0150 Resolution amending the compression pay for Police Captains, Assistant Chief
of Police and Chief of Police.
Sponsors: Washington-Spivey
26-0173 Resolution creating and appropriating funds for Capital Improvement design for
the La Crosse City Hall Sixth Floor Remodeling project.
Sponsors: Washington-Spivey
26-0197 Resolution amending Appendix C Fee Schedule of the La Crosse Municipal
Code to include a fee for late renewal of alcohol beverage and cigarette,
tobacco and vaping device applications.
Sponsors: Mindel
26-0209 Resolution requesting TID 11 funds for Downtown Beautification Project.
Sponsors: Kahlow
26-0213 Resolution to re-allocate unused funds from completed Capital purchases
and/or projects to newly requested capital equipment purchases for the Water
Utility.
Sponsors: Padesky
26-0214 Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the City of La Crosse Refuse and
Recycling Services for City Buildings and Facilities 2022-2026 Contract by and
between Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Services and the City of La Crosse.
(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.
Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following
such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)
Sponsors: Washington-Spivey
26-0220 Resolution amending a vacation conversion memorandum of understanding
("MOU") between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of
Firefighters, Local #127. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed
session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies
and parameters. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may
reconvene in open session.)
Sponsors: Washington-Spivey
Short-circuited by Mayor Washington-Spivey on 3/2/2026.
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26-0221 Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tri-State
Ambulance Employee Leased Agreement Operational and Compensation
Changes between the City of La Crosse and the International Association of
Firefighters, Local #127. (Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed
session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies
and parameters. Following such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may
reconvene in open session.)
Sponsors: Washington-Spivey
Short-circuited by Mayor Washington-Spivey on 3/2/2026.
26-0001 Collective Bargaining Update.
(Note: The Committee and/or Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis.
Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to formulate & update negotiation strategies and parameters. Following
such closed session, the Committees and/or Council may reconvene in open session.)
F&P Item Only, unless otherwise directed.
Adjournment
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scheduled meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making
responsibility.
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Finance & Personnel Members:
Erin Goggin, Barb Janssen, Larry Sleznikow, Chris Kahlow, Aron Newberry, Rosanne
Northwood
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