The regular meeting of the La Crosse City Commission was held April 24, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. The commission first met at the La Crosse Power Plant. Present were Mayor Kim Peach, Commissioner Bill Schroter, Commissioner Derek Crouch, City Manager Lyle Hammerschmidt, City Clerk Kim Jay, Power Plant Supervisor Toby Bright and Rollie Holopirek.
Toby explained to the commissioners the start up of the engine and also ran the engine.
After viewing the engine, the commissioners moved to the city office for the rest of the meeting.
Commissioner Schroter motioned to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting, Commissioner Crouch seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
Commissioner Schroter motioned to approve to pay the bills, Mayor Peach seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
Mayor Peach motioned to approve to pay Foley Equipment $97,000.00 from Electric Depreciation Reserve for the new engine, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
May meeting dates: 8th and 22nd.
Mayor Peach motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 15-501 Electric Rate Increase; Commissioner Crouch seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
Joining the meeting were Jim Gibson/Locust Grove Village, Lynn Enslinger/Enslinger Lumber and Glen Herrman/U.S.D. 395 School District. Them plus others from the business community were invited to the meeting to discuss shipping containers. City Manager read a letter from Schaffer EZ Mart about their shipping containers. The commission is working on an ordinance pertaining to shipping containers. They left the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
City Manager’s report: letter to EUB; South Central Sealing; school districts plan for sidewalks; West Park Road; power plant boilers quote; internship; Mayer will start working on sewer line and the lining of the lift station; summer help and lifeguards; engine project.
Mayor Peach motioned to go into executive session at 7:01 p.m. for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel, Commissioner Crouch seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0. Executive session ended at 7:08 p.m.
Mayor Peach motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. Commissioner Crouch seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
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