The regular meeting of the La Crosse City Commission was held on April 10, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. Present were Mayor Kim Peach, Commissioner Bill Schroter, Commissioner Derek Crouch, City Manager Lyle Hammerschmidt, City Clerk Kim Jay, Kim Klozenbucher, Larry Bracken, Chris Gomez, City Attorney Tony Rues, Leroy Penka and Pat Baalmann joined the meeting at 5:25 p.m.

Commissioner Schroter motioned to approve the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting, Commissioner Crouch seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.

Larry Bracken met with the commission to discuss his grazing permit. The city will grant him a 2-year grazing permit. Larry left the meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Kim Klozenbucher met with the commission to discuss the utility pole in his backyard. Kim left the meeting at 5:27 p.m.

Chris Gomez and Leroy Penka discussed the property located to the east of the fire station. Mayor Peach motioned to deed the property to Fire District #4 and split the cost with the Fire district, Commissioner Crouch seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0. Chris and Leroy left the meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Pat Baalmann met with the commission to discuss the water issues and sewer line at the grocery store.  Pat left the meeting at 5:35 p.m.

City Attorney Tony Rues discussed the storage container ordinance with the commission and the codification for the city. Tony left the meeting at 5:59 p.m.

Mayor Peach motioned to pay the bills, Commissioner Crouch seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.

Commissioner Crouch motioned to approve to pay KMEA – Mid-States $104,758.22 from Electric Depreciation Reserve for engine project. Mayor Peach seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.

Mayor Peach motioned to approve the building permit for Jeremy Martinson-fence, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.

City Manager reported on the following: ran the new engine; Ryan is now Class 1 Water and Wastewater certified; Ryan and Xander have been working at the water plant; contract with Ward Electric; KMEA Lineman Contract; working on exercising water valves; electric rate increase.

Mayor Peach asked about the sewer line on Jefferson Street and summer help.

Mayor Peach motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m. Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.

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