Development News for La Crosse, Wisconsin

Board of Public Works Approves Final Payments for Completed Construction Projects

The Board of Public Works approved final payments for several construction projects, signifying their completion and closure of contracts. [cite: 74-87]

City Declares Intent to Use Safe Drinking Water Loan for Grand Dad's Reservoir Rehabilitation

The Board of Public Works passed a resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from borrowing under the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for the water utility rehabilitation of Grand Dad's Reservoir. This is a procedural step in the approximately year-and-a-half-long loan process. The city will fund the project upfront and then be reimbursed. [cite: 88-116]

SEH Granted Approval for Temporary Single-Lane Closure on 3rd Street for Survey Work

The Board of Public Works approved a request from SEH for a single-lane closure at 3rd Street, from Maine to King, to conduct a storm sewer manhole survey. The closure will be segmented to minimize disruption, with daily work occurring between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Each segment is expected to be completed within one day. This work is for survey purposes only and is not related to actual construction. [cite: 28-69]

1552 Kane Street Property Declared Surplus, Library to Close

The Board of Public Works approved a resolution declaring property at 1552 Kane Street, formerly housing the North Community Library, as surplus property. The resolution outlines a request for proposal process for the sale of the property, to be overseen by the Economic and Community Development Commission (ECDC) and the planning department. The item has advanced through ECDC and will proceed to City Plan Commission, finance, and council. [cite: 159-172]