Full Agenda Packet
CITY OF JANESVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, August 25, 2008
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Minutes of City Council meetings: “C”
A) Closed session of July 28, 2008.
B) Special meeting of August 5, 2008.
C) Closed session of August 5, 2008.
D) Regular meeting of August 11, 2008.
E) Closed session of August 11, 2008.
F) Special meeting of August 12, 2008.
4. Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory
Committee. (Refer to separate agenda.) “C”
5. Financial statement for the month of July, 2008. “C”
6. Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of
Steven E. Sheiffer’s service to the City of Janesville.
(File Res. No. 2008-532)
7. Action on proposed resolutions recognizing Sandy Hendricks and Pam
VanBrocklin as Janesville Good Citizens.
(File Res. No. 2008-522 (Sandy Hendricks))
(File Res. No. 2008-523 (Pam VanBrocklin))
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not
requiring a public hearing.
2. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected
by Council action.
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“C” – This designation indicates an item that the City Council will take up
under a Consent Agenda.
City Council Agenda – August 25, 2008
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Public hearing on a proposal by the Rotary Gardens Board to implement an
admission fee to Rotary Gardens.
2. Action on a proposed resolution approving an amendment to the lease
between the City of Janesville and Rotary Gardens, Inc.
(File Res. No. 2008-535)
3. Authorization for the City Administration to expend $37,500 for
handicapped accessibility improvements to Monterey Stadium.
4. Action on a proposed resolution to approve a greenbelt easement request by
AT&T Wisconsin. (File Res. No. 2008-534)
5. Action on a proposed amendment to Council Policy Statement #14
governing the use of City conference rooms.
6. Introduce Amendment #1 to the project plan for TIF District 27 and referral
to the Plan Commission for a public hearing. (File Res. No. 2008-533)
7. Recommendations of the Transportation Committee:
A. Introduce and schedule a public hearing on a proposed ordinance
requiring Lapidary Lane to yield to Balmoral Drive.
(File Ord. No. 2008-414)
B. Introduce and schedule a public hearing on a proposed ordinance
designating Sandhill Drive (N. Wright Road to N. Harmony Town Hall
Road) as a connecting arterial street. (File Ord. No. 2008-415)
8. Matters not on the Agenda.
9. Consideration of a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to
Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85 (1) (e), for the purpose of deliberating or
negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public
funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive
or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically setting the
negotiation/bargaining terms and conditions for acquiring certain real
property for public purposes and related contract language.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 2008
VOL. 59
NO. 20
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
August 11, 2008. The meeting was called to order by Council President Loasching at 7:00 PM.
Council President Loasching led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Rashkin, Steeber
Truman, and Voskuil.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 28, 2008
Minutes of the closed session of April 28, 2008
Licenses and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve revised final Certified Survey Map #08005-C, Real Estate
Equities, 1 lot on North Wright Road.
Council President Loasching stated that all items on the consent agenda would be approved if
there were no objections. There were none.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the agenda not requiring a
public hearing. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., opposed “blank check” spending to
retain General Motors (New Business Item #5) and Jay Winzenz being named interim City
Manager (New Business Item #4).
2. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., requested a Citizen’s Board of Appeals be
formed; requested Council waive $245 fee billed for trimming overgrown tree on her property;
requested Council remove $13,000 lien against her three properties and place it on only one
property.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Award contracts D 2008-14 (sanitary sewer point repairs), D2008-15 (stormwater and
sanitary sewer improvements), D2008-16 (Library HVAC improvements), and D2008-17
(Transit system hoist). Councilmember Steeber moved to approve the purchase of the Trane
chiller for the Hedberg Public Library and award the following contracts:
“D” 2008-14 E & N Hughes Co. $65,461.50
“D” 2008-15 R.T. Fox Contractors, Inc. $230,440.00
“D” 2008-16 S.C.F., Inc. $40,425.00
“D” 2008-17 Concrete Structures $136,685.00
The motion was seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed unanimously.
Council President Loasching combined agenda new business items 2 & 3:
2. Action on a proposed resolution approving a TIF development agreement with
Liquipur Holdings, Inc., and authorizing a $200,000 TIF development load for two
bottling plant facilities located in TIF No. 22. (File Res. No. 2008-526)
3. Action on a proposed resolution approving a TIF development agreement with SYNC
Development Corporation and authorizing the sale of a 10.4 acre industrial site located
in TIF No. 22. (File Res. No. 2008-527)
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by Councilmember
McDonald and passed unanimously.
4. Consideration and action upon an employment agreement with Jacob J. Winzenz for the
position of Acting City Manager. Councilmember Truman moved to approve the agreement,
seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
5. Authorization for the City Administration to expend funds in support of the efforts to retain
General Motors. Councilmember Steeber moved to authorize City Administration to expend
funds to retain General Motors, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and passed
unanimously.
Council President Loasching combined agenda new business items 6 through 9. The following
items were introduced and referred to the Plan Commission:
6. A proposed resolution on a proposed TIF development plan including a six block
area along Center Avenue for TIF No. 30. (File Res. No. 2008-528)
7. A proposed resolution on a proposed TIF development plan including a four block
area along West Court Street for TIF No. 31. (File Res. No. 2008-529)
8. A proposed resolution on a proposed TIF development plan including a four block
area along Racine Street for TIF No. 32. (File Res. No. 2008-530)
9. A proposed resolution on a proposed TIF development plan including a four block
area along Mineral Point Avenue and North Jackson Street for TIF No. 33. (File Res.
No. 2008-531)
10. Matters not on the agenda. Council President Loasching and Councilmember Truman
requested the Administration plan a picnic for City employees in recognition of their efforts
during the flood and snow emergencies. Councilmember Steeber asked about parking
requirements at the Sutterlin Building located at 109 Cherry Street and was told that they had
to comply with ordinances. Council President Loasching requested information on when the
boat landings will open and when stoplights at Delavan Drive will be operational. Council
President Loasching stated a financial support request from the Janesville School Board on
Monterey Stadium will be placed on the next City Council agenda. Councilmember Rashkin
thanked Jay Winzenz for accepting the position of interim City Manager and spoke about the
conflict between Russia and Georgia. City Manager Sheiffer asked Council to hold a joint
meeting with the Plan Commission to hear the plan for the Fourth Ward Historic District
Revitalization.
11. Councilmember McDonald moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin
Statute Section 19.85 (1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of
public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business,
whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically setting the
negotiation/bargaining terms and conditions for the potential sale of a City industrial site in TIF
No. 22, and for an agreement for a potential development in downtown Janesville. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 7:56 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING
August 12, 2008
VOL. 59
NO. 20
Special meeting of the Janesville City Council held in the Municipal Building on August 12, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Loasching at 4:30 p.m.
Present: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers McDonald (left at 5:50 PM), Rashkin,
Steeber, Truman (arrived at 5:17 PM), and Voskuil. Absent: Councilmember Brunner.
Review of the Improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant:
Director of Public Works Messer presented background information on the wastewater treatment
plant and the need for expanding the plant. He proposed a $32.1 million investment to improve
operational efficiencies, to respond to future growth of the community and to stay in compliance
with existing and future regulations. Comptroller Lynch explained the funding for this project
using the State of Wisconsin’s Clear Water Loan Program. Councilmember Rashkin requested
information on selling biosolids generated from the proposed plant. Councilmember Truman
arrived at 5:17 PM. Councilmember Steeber moved to authorize the Administration to proceed with
the Treatment Plant Improvement design phase. Councilmember Voskuil seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Review of the Proposal for Children’s Museum:
Associate Planner Kuklenski presented the Children’s Museum Business Feasibility Report. She
provided three alternatives for the Council. Councilmember McDonald left the meeting at 5:50 PM.
Councilmember Voskuil moved to support Alternative 1 which includes $5.0 million in public capital
costs and up to $125,000 in annual operating costs for the museum with the condition that the
private sector raise $3.0 million to support this project. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously.
Matters not on the Agenda.
There were none.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and passed
unanimously. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 6:22 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer
JANESVILLE CITY COUNCIL
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