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RDA012226

Regular Meeting

La Crosse, WI · January 22, 2026

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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 The meeting is conducted in person and virtually via the links below. To join the meeting click this link (or typing the URL in your web browser address bar): https://cityoflacrosse-org.zoom.us/j/83060131598? pwd=rPgJk1KHjqM7wooFEB8SreAJG8BmE0.1 Meeting ID: 830 6013 1598 Passcode: RDA26; Dial by your location: +1-646-558-8656 If attending virtually and you wish to speak, contact the Department of Planning and Development 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 tranea@cityoflacrosse.org, using a drop box outside of City Hall or mailing the Department of Planning and Development, 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse WI 54601. Questions, call 608-789-7512. 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. City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 1 Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes January 22, 2026 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. City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 2 Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes January 22, 2026 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. 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. 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. Redevelopment Authority Members: Adam Hatfield, Barb Janssen, Edward R. Przytarski, Gus Fimple, Julie Henline, Michael Sigman, Phillip Ostrem City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 3