District 3 Council Member· 2017-04-18 – 2027-04-20 (Legistar OfficeRecord for Common Council at webapi.legistar.com/v1/cityoflacrosse/officerecords; end date is the scheduled term end; continuous first-office day per Legistar)
Barb Janssen
La Crosse
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 1:04:40
- Avg per meeting
- 2:42
- Segments
- 690
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 City Operating Budget
The chosen scenario sets the city's 2027 spending plan, which shapes property taxes and city services.
Losey Boulevard safety improvements
Payments to property owners for right-of-way along Losey Boulevard; total cost not stated in the minutes.
Creation of the Office of City Administrator
Unknown — a new administrator position would carry salary and benefits costs not stated in the agenda.
Underage drinking enforcement and bar license suspensions
A 10-day closure hits bar owners' revenue and leaves hourly staff without wages over scheduled weekends.
TID 11 amendment and Public Market predevelopment
$45,000 of a $600,000 city contribution for urban renewal activities.
River Point District development momentum
The Xcel Energy line undergrounding alone carries a roughly $1.35 million quote, with staff exploring state and federal funding.
2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget
Mix of TID funding and borrowing — Copeland alone is $3.3 million borrowed; River Point park plan is $10.9 million.
Charter ordinance on department-head appointments
Increased compensation and executive benefits for the interim director.
2027 Sewer Rate CPI Adjustment
A 4% bump on sewer bills for city utility customers starting around the new year.
Northside Floodplain Redevelopment
Up to $15,000 from the Authority, split with War Eagle LSE.
CDBG housing rehabilitation program partnership
$250,000 per year in CDBG funds for a two-year agreement — $500,000 total.
Fire Station #1 window replacement
The bid amount wasn't stated in the meeting, but the city is paying for four new doors as the lowest of three bids.
Copper Rocks TIF assistance on former KMart site
Up to $1 million in TID 11 taxpayer funds for utility improvements, plus a TIF pay-go package.
Homelessness prevention funding
$30,183.05 redirected to homelessness prevention services.
Citgo on State liquor license denial
The business cannot sell packaged alcohol, forgoing that revenue stream.
Army Corps Flood Risk Management Study Agreement
City share is about $1.5 million over three years, already set aside in past budgets.
Regional Safety Action Plan
Federal SS4A grant covered the planning work; implementation would rely on future grants and local matching funds.
Week Without Driving participation
Sunset Lane sanitary sewer extensions
$101,995 construction contract plus reallocated unspent funds for the new capital project.
Town of Campbell incorporation appeal
The city would spend money on legal costs for the incorporation appeal.
Decisions during term (310)
Recorded while Janssen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of meeting minutes
Driftless Apartments compliance report and payment dispersal (26-1020)
CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Proposals (26-1127)
HOME-ARP Supportive Services Funds (26-1128)
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Subordination Request (26-1124)
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes from October 19, 2026
Bidder's Proof of Responsibility — PNT Electric Inc.
Bid for window replacement at Fire Station #1
Temporary Street Privilege Permit — Fowler and Hammer, 3rd Street lane closure
Revocable Occupancy Permit — Metronet fiber on Commerce Street
Temporary Street Privilege Permit — Mead and Hunt, 4th Street South lane closure
Approval of meeting minutes
Motion to open public hearing on Joston House nomination
Acceptance of Joston House landmark nomination (417 11th Street South)
Acceptance of Ott House landmark nomination (1512 Winnebago Street)
Certificate of appropriateness for sign at 200 Main Street
Approval of minutes
Approval of October 2026 meeting minutes
Second Extension to Option to Purchase Agreement with Capital Investment Partners, LLC (Cowboy Jack's) for Lot 2 of Lot 11 (26-1091)
Voting record (152)
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APPROVE 2027 Operating Budget scenario #1
open public hearing
close public hearing
APPROVE 2027 Operating Budget scenario #2
2027 Operating Budget scenario #1
2027 Operating Budget scenario #2
that the Budget be AMENDED to adopt proposed Amendment #1 Revenue
to open public hearing
requesting Finance prepare a budget scenario where we opt out of the Expenditure Restraint Program (ERP)
that the Budget be AMENDED to adopt proposed Amendment #2 Expenses
to close public hearing
Motion to prepare ERP opt-out budget scenario
Hold second budget meeting October 13
Adopt Amendment #1 — Revenue
Adopt Amendment #2 — Expenses
to hold the second meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 4 p.m.
that the Resolution be ADOPTED
that the Resolution be ADOPTED
that the Resolution be ADOPTED
that the Charter Ordinance be ADOPTED
that the Report be RECEIVED AND FILED
that the Resolution be ADOPTED
that the Resolution be NOT ADOPTED
that the Resolution be ADOPTED
26-0958 Council Expense Accounts
Council should model the same reimbursement policies as city employees.