Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission Agenda 10-14-2026

S L O CA JACKSON FW RO DR FFALO C A UB R NI MONRO PEP L E PIERC U E ES E AEP M E R A T N R ON EV MRRPC MISSISSIPPI RIVER REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION BIMONTHLY MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Altra Federal Credit Union Operations Building, 1700 Oak Forest Dr., Onalaska, WI 54650 Note: We will be meeting in person. If you are unable to attend in person, you can also attend via Zoom. Direct Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88444255787?pwd=KAN3ZaMAMsIwhJVPon3rYbCRYq5sHC.1 Go to: Zoom.us, click on join a meeting Meeting ID: 884 4425 5787 | Passcode: 521810 By Phone: 1.312.626.6799 – Enter Meeting ID: 884 4425 5787│Passcode: 521810 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement. The MRRPC operates its employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, age, sex, disability, low income, limited English proficiency, and national origin in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. If you have a disability and need assistance participating in the meeting, please contact Sarah Ofte at 608.785.9396 or at plan@mrrpc.com at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting. MISSISSIPPI RIVER REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION 811 Monitor Street, Suite 201 La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: (608) 785-9396 Email: plan@mrrpc.com Website: mrrpc.com James Kuhn, Cashton, WI Chairman Bill E. Schroeder, Hager City, WI Vice Chairman Vicki Burke, Holmen, WI Secretary & Treasurer Jon Bingol, La Crosse, WI Executive Director Providing Planning and Economic Development Services to Improve the Environment, Economy and Quality of Life ▪Land Use Planning and Zoning Assistance ▪Transportation Planning ▪Economic Development Planning ▪Recreation Planning ▪Business Lending ▪GIS Mapping ▪Grant Writing ▪Economic Data Dissemination ▪Assist Local Interests in Responding to State, Federal and Private Programs ▪Advise on Local and Regional Planning Issues ▪ Coordinating Programs and Activities ▪Advocate on Issues Affecting the Region < MRRPC BIMONTHLY MEETING AGENDA > 1. Roll call and guest introductions – including online attendees 2. Decision on August 12, 2026, Bimonthly Meeting Minutes 3. Decision on Treasurer’s Report: (a) August - September 2026 Account Balance, Revenue and Expense Reports. (b) Revolving Loan Fund Reports: (1) Business Capital Fund, (2) Crawford, Monroe, Vernon - CMV Growth Development Fund, (3) CARES Act RLF. VB/JB 4. Presentation by Karl Green, UW- Extension – Data Centers 5. Presentation by Rebecca Giroux, WHEDA – Housing Programs 6. Decision on Accounting Proposal from McCoy Accounting Services LLC 7. Decision on Auditing Proposal from Engelson & Associates Ltd. 8. Decision on Jackson County Hazard Mitigation Plan Contract 9. EDA Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update 10. MRRPC Comprehensive Plan Update 11. Update Clean Cities Grant 12. Placer.ai Update 13. Update on La Crosse County HMP 14. Update on Transportation Activities 15. Update on WEDC SBDG Grant 16. Reports from Commissioners 17. Director’s Report 18. Old Business 19. New Business 20. Adjourn Commissioners Buffalo County La Crosse County Pierce County Michael Taylor Vicki Burke Richard Purdy Del Twidt Grant Mathu William Schroeder John Schlesselman Leonardo Silva Neil Gulbranson Crawford County Monroe County Trempealeau County Gerald Krachey Dennis Treu Patrick Sorge Craig Anderson James Kuhn George Brandt Bruce Strnad Remy Gomez Phillip Borreson Jackson County Pepin County Vernon County Ron Carney John Andrews Charlie Jacobson Brad Chown Vacant Jo Ann Nickelatti Tom Cooper Kim Seipel Nancy Jaekel Staff: Jon Bingol, Executive Director Ken Harwood, Planner Kia Kling, Planner Jack Zabrowski, Senior Planner Sarah Ofte, Senior Office Manager Sarah Ofte, Senior Office Manager Sarah Ofte, Administrative Assistant Magnus Davidson, Intern