RDA012226
Regular MeetingLa Crosse, WI · January 22, 2026
Minutes
City Hall
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin 400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Meeting Minutes
Redevelopment Authority
Thursday, January 22, 2026 4:00 PM Council Chambers
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The meeting was called to order to 4:00 pm.
Roll Call
Present: 7 - Barb Janssen, Edward R Przytarski, Michael Sigman, Adam Hatfield, Gus
Fimple, Julie Henline,Phillip Ostrem
Approval of Minutes from December 18, 2025 meeting.
A motion was made by Przytarski, seconded by Fimple, that the minutes be
approved . The motion carried by voice vote.
Introduction of new RDA member, Phil Ostrem
Agenda Items:
26-0030 Annual Code of Ethics Policy Review.
Attachments: City of La Crosse Code of Ethics Policy
All committee members have reviewed and accepted.
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26-0062 Consideration and possible action on responses from the October 2025 RFEI
for Lots 1 and 2 of the River Point District Plat for options for purchase and
development from Spies Construction and Unwind Property Management.
(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 Committee and/or
Council may reconvene in open session.)
Attachments: Unwind - Developer information and letter.pdf
Unwind presentation for Lots 1 and 2
Spies Construction Lot 2.pdf
No action taken at this time.
26-0005 Consideration and possible action on Planning Option Agreement with RyKey
for Lot 11.
Attachments: Lot 11 Planning Option Agreement.pdf
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Ostrem, that this item be
approved . The motion carried by voice vote.
26-0079 Monthly Project Management Update on River Point District - January 2026.
Attachments: January 2026
26-0039 Monthly Financial Report of the RDA for January 2026.
Attachments: January Financial 2026.pdf
26-0080 Resolution authorizing acquisition of 65-67 Kraft St.
(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 Committee and/or
Council may reconvene in open session.)
Attachments: Resolution
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Fimple, that this Resolution be
adopted . The motion carried by voice vote.
26-0023 Resolution approving transfer of Tax Incremental District 18 funds as a
contribution to the Redevelopment Authority for acquisition of properties for
River Point District.
Attachments: Resolution
Staff Report
Map of Properties
A motion was made by Przytarski, seconded by Fimple, that this Resolution be
adopted . The motion carried by voice vote.
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26-0057 Consideration and possible action on contract with JBG Planning for project
management for River Point District.
(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 Committee and/or
Council may reconvene in open session.)
Attachments: 2026 Project Manager contract
A motion was made by Janssen, seconded by Przytarski, that this Request be
approved . The motion carried by voice vote.
26-0022 Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds to the Redevelopment Authority of
La Crosse for the Project Manager contract.
Attachments: Resolution
Staff Report
Committee Registration Slip - 2.5.2026
A motion was made by Przytarski, seconded by Sigman, that this Resolution be
adopted . The motion carried by voice vote.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:37 pm.
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Redevelopment Authority Members: Adam Hatfield, Barb Janssen, Edward R. Przytarski, Gus
Fimple, Julie Henline, Michael Sigman, Phillip Ostrem
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