The regular meeting of the La Crosse City Commission was held on September 9, 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, and James Heifner.

Commissioner Peach motioned to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2026 meeting and 2027 Budget Hearing. Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Schroter motioned to pay the bills, Commissioner Peach seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Peach motioned to approve payment to ACI Distributors $6,168.00 from Equipment Reserve for a limb shark saw, Mayor Sramek seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Peach motioned to approve payment to Core & Main $19,048.23 from Water Depreciation Res. for water line project, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

City Manager reported on the following: water rate increase – Commissioner Schroter motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 15-224 Water rate; Commissioner Peach seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Employee accident; Safe Routes to School and KDOT grant application; EBH Contractors contacted city in regard to Rush Center’s water; outside city limits water customer; estimate to fix city pool.

Commissioner Peach discussed issues at the pool, splash pad, and an ordinance for e-bikes and scooters.

Mayor Sramek motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 p.m. Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

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