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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Crosse public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Leaf collection and road salt practices
Leaf collection starts in about two weeks — residents should pile leaves on the boulevard, not in the street, where they clog storm drains and add nutrients to waterways. Staff also previewed winter salt reduction using brine and sand.
PFAS contamination at French Island wells
La Crosse's new state discharge permit took effect October 1 with stricter limits, including PFAS monitoring mentioned 105 times in the permit. The plant's biosolids tested at 0.0843 parts per billion against a 20 ppb limit — well under, unlike some neighboring communities.
Solar proposals and potential power purchase agreement
US Solar has submitted solar farm proposals to Xcel Energy; once those are decided, the committee can get an update on a potential city power purchase agreement.