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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Crosse public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Loggers lease extension at Copeland Park
The city locked in the Loggers and Steam at Copeland Park through 2043 with flat $25,000 annual rent instead of per-game revenue. The Loggers now handle stadium scheduling, saving parks staff time.
Bicentennial Trail Phase 3 reroute
The steep Bicentennial Trail climb in Lower Hixon Forest would be rerouted to under 10% grade, making it safer and easier to maintain. Construction could start in early 2027 after public input.
Copeland Park shelter and bathroom project progress
Good news at Copeland Park: the downsized open-air shelter is finished and the old bathroom building is demolished. Crews are waiting on Bright Speed to relocate a fiber line before digging the new bathroom foundations.