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North La Crosse Business Association to repaint Exit 3 eagle; board approves use of space pending arts-board review

5380035 · May 12, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Public Works approved use of the Exit 3 public-right-of-way for a volunteer-led repainting of a fiberglass eagle, contingent on arts board review and standard permits or insurance requirements.

The La Crosse Board of Public Works on May 12 approved allowing the North La Crosse Business Association to repaint the fiberglass eagle at the Exit 3 Eagle Viewing area, with final details to be worked out by the Arts Board and city legal staff.

The matter matters because the eagle sits in public right-of-way at a major gateway into La Crosse and the repainting will be done by a private artist using donations, raising questions about removal, liability and permitting.

Dan Kapanky, representing the North La Crosse Business Association, told the board the group would pay for the work and that the project would “enhance” the gateway…

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