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Coulee Council demolition withdrawn

Published

3 years ago

February 1, 2021

A plan to tear down the former Coulee Council on Addictions building in La Crosse has been withdrawn.

Several people living near the building on West Avenue objected to the proposed demolition, citing concerns about noise, bright lights, and increased traffic if the building was removed, and replaced by added space for the Taco John’s next door.

The owner of the neighboring Taco John’s wanted to remove the former rehab center, in order to put in another drive-up lane and more parking.

The property owner tells the city plan commission he is reassessing what to do with the old building.

Brad Williams

A native of Prairie du Chien, Brad graduated from UW - La Crosse and has worked in radio news for more than 30 years, mostly in the La Crosse area. He regularly covers local courts and city and county government. Brad produces the features "Yesterday in La Crosse" and "What's Buried on Brad's Desk." He also writes the website "Triviazoids," which finds odd connections between events that happen on a certain date, and he writes and performs with the local comedy group Heart of La Crosse. Brad been featured on several national TV programs because of his memory skills.