The regular meeting of the La Crosse City Commission was held on May 6, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. Present were Mayor Alan Sramek, Commissioner Bill Schroter, Commissioner Kim Peach, City Manager Lyle Hammerschmidt, City Clerk Kim Jay, James Heifner, Kathy Janousek, Neoma Kreutzer, and Alisha Bourassa.
Commissioner Peach motioned to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2026 meeting, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Neoma Kreutzer and Alisha Bourassa met with the commission to discuss the code enforcement letter that Neoma had received.
Kathy Janousek met with the commission to discuss the code enforcement letter that she received.
Neoma, Alisha, and Kathy all left the meeting at 5:33 p.m.
Commissioner Schroter motioned to designate Rush County News as the official newspaper, Commissioner Peach seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Schroter motioned to designate Farmers Bank & Trust the official bank until June 30th, and SJN Bank starting July 1st, Commissioner Peach seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Peach motioned to pay the bills, Mayor Sramek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Mayor Sramek motioned to pay APAC $18,431.75 from Capital Imp. Res/Street for asphalt, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Peach motioned to pay Core & Main $31,826.43 from Water Depreciation Reserve for 6th Street project and supplies, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
City Manager made the following appointments: Bruce Jones-Line Department Supt., Toby Bright-Power Plant Supt., Xander Palmberg-Water Plant Supt., Kim Jay-City Clerk, Cecelia Knowles-Asst. City Clerk/Treasurer, Charles Pike-Municipal Judge, and Tony Rues-City Attorney.
City Manager’s report: property clean up bill; clean up of another property; clean up week; commissioner filing deadline; Mayor Sramek will attend the EUB meeting; Commissioner Schroter discussed the frisbee golf course; 2025 Audit letter; rezoning of property request; attended the Midwest Energy meeting - items discussed: insurance, capacity testing, incentives for customers, option of listing engines with SPP; pipe for 6th Street project; working on pool; Mayer is here working on manholes; Sheriff Knowles discussed grant he received; mapping of service lines and cemetery; Commissioner Peach asked about the repair bill for the power plant, air compressor, water meter heights.
Mayor Sramek motioned to end the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Commissioner Peach seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
ATTEST:
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