Full Agenda Packet
CITY OF JANESVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, October 27, 2008
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Minutes of City Council meetings: “C”
A.Special meeting of October 13, 2008.
B.Regular meeting of October 13, 2008.
C.Closed session of regular meeting of September 22, 2008.
D.Closed session of special meeting of September 22, 2008.
4. Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory
Committee. (Refer to separate agenda.) “C”
5. Financial statement for the month of September, 2008. “C”
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.
3. Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance annexing a
portion of Austin Road right-of-way between County A and Mineral Point
Road. (File Ord. No. 2008-418)
4. Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance zoning a
portion of Austin Road right-of-way between County A and Mineral Point
Road to R1 upon annexation. (File Ord. No. 2008-419)
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“C” – This designation indicates an item that the City Council will take up
under a Consent Agenda.
City Council Agenda – October 27, 2008
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OLD BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
5. Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance annexing
property along Austin Road north of Mineral Point Road.
(File Ord. No. 2008-420)
6. Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance zoning
property along Austin Road north of Mineral Point Road to R1 upon
annexation. (File Ord. No. 2008-421)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Award of Contracts C2008-18 (sanitary sewer lining) and C2008-20 (Youth
Sports Complex site improvements) for Public Works Bid Schedule “E” –
2008.
2. Action on the demolition of 101 North Franklin Street.
3. Presentation of a proposal to establish an Educational/Workforce Training
Center in downtown Janesville and direction to staff on conducting a
feasibility study.
4. Appointments to Citizen Advisory Committee on Appointments.
5. Matters not on the Agenda.
6. 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, (a) setting the
City's negotiating strategy for the retention of General Motors, and
(b) setting the terms and conditions to negotiate with investors to bring a
North American Hockey League team to the Janesville Ice Arena, and (c)
deliberating upon and setting the negotiating/bargaining terms and
conditions for potential upkeep and maintenance lease for Oakhill
Cemetery.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING
October 13, 2008
VOL. 59
NO. 30
Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
October 13, 2008. The meeting was called to order by Council President Loasching at 4:30 PM.
Present: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald (arrived 4:34),
Rashkin, Steeber Truman and Voskuil.
Press conference concerning General Motors (GM) and local production
Acting City Manager Winzenz and Council President Loasching stated that General Motors (GM)
informed the City that their Janesville plant would shut down. The plant operations would cease on
December 23, 2008 and the plant would officially close on January 5, 2009. Council President
Loasching estimated 2,500 workers at GM and local supplier companies would be on indefinite
layoff. She stated there were ongoing discussions between the General Motors Retention Task
Force and GM to secure another product line for the plant. She then responded to media
questions concerning the plant closure.
Other related City business
None.
There being no further business the Council adjourned at 4:47 PM
These minutes are not official until approved by the Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
Clerk-Treasurer
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 2008
VOL. 59
NO. 31
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on October 13, 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 closed session of September 15, 2008
Minutes of the closed session of September 16, 2008
Minutes of the special meeting of September 17, 2008
Minutes of the closed session of September 17, 2008
Minutes of the special meeting of September 22, 2008
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 22, 2008
Minutes of the special meeting of September 28, 2008
Licenses and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee, including a negative recommendation
for an operator’s license for Jenna Lee.
Authorization for the Administration to accept a liability claim from Donald Halbach in the amount of $8,720.
Council President Loasching removed from the consent agenda the intoxicating liquor and fermented malt
beverage license for Farrokh and Jaleh Shahlapour d/b/a Hilltop and the operator’s license for Jenna Lee. She
stated the remaining items would be approved if there were no objections. There were none.
Councilmember Rashkin moved to grant an alcohol license to the Shahlapours, seconded by Councilmember
Brunner and passed unanimously.
Jenna Lee addressed the Council concerning her operator’s license. Councilmember Steeber moved to deny said
license, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed unanimously: Aye: Council President Loasching,
Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Rashkin, Steeber, Truman, and Voskuil.
Councilmember Brunner requested that the Council Packet contain information on any conditions placed on an
alcohol license either in the Alcohol License Advisory Committee minutes or in a staff memo.
Action on a proposed resolution recognizing the Firefighters and Paramedics of the Janesville Fire Department.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2008-547)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the agenda not requiring a public hearing. There
were none.
2. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
There were none.
3. Public hearing and action on a proposed resolution for new sidewalk. No one spoke. The public hearing was
closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to approve said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Truman and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2008-536)
4. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 2304 and 2305 Fulton Street from M2 to B4 received its
second reading and public hearing. David Siker, 4115 Eastridge Dr.; questioned whether this was the appropriate
zoning. Mark Membrino, representing Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC, supported said ordinance. The
public hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember
Brunner and passed unanimously (File Ord. 2008-416)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of 2009 proposed City budget. Acting City Manager Winzenz presented the budget to the Council.
No action was taken.
2. Motion to approve employment agreement between City of Janesville and Eric J. Levitt. For the record,
Councilmember McDonald stated that he supported Mr. Levitt’s employment but was strongly opposed to some of
the items in the agreement. Councilmember Steeber moved to approve said agreement, seconded by
Councilmember Truman and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers
Brunner, Rashkin, Steeber, Truman, and Voskuil. Nay: Councilmember McDonald.
3. Review of development proposal from the Janesville Youth Baseball and Softball Association (JYBSA) to expand
their athletic fields and facilities at the Youth Sports Complex. Mike Williams, Director of Leisure Services and
Duffy Dillon, representing JYBSA presented information to the Council. No action was taken.
4. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing an amendment to the lease between the City of Janesville and the
Janesville Youth Baseball and Softball Association, Inc. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2008-539)
5. Presentation by Administration on 2008 Sidewalk Replacement Program and authorization to expend funds.
Councilmember Steeber moved to authorize to Administration to pay for non-noticed sidewalk replacement
expenses unless the property owner agreed to the additional work in advance. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Truman and passed unanimously.
Council President Loasching combined agenda items 6 and 7.
6. & 7. Action on proposed resolutions dissolving Tax Incremental Finance District No. 8 (2008-543) and Tax
Incremental Finance District No. 20 (2008-544). Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolutions,
seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2008-543 & 2008-544)
8. Action on a proposed resolution approving a TIF development agreement with Cummins, Inc. and authorizing a
$187,500 TIF development loan for a distribution center located in TIF No. 22. Councilmember Brunner moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2008-546)
9. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds for flood costs. Councilmember Steeber
moved to adopt said resolution with an amendment to the storm water appropriation to $65,000 available funds and
$185,000 included in the 2009 Note Issue, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers Brunner, Rashkin, Steeber, Truman, and Voskuil. Nay:
Councilmember McDonald. (File Res. No. 2008-548)
10. Matters not on the agenda. Council President Loasching spoke about the General Motors decision to close
their Janesville plant. Councilmember McDonald offered the use of the McDonald & Gustafson Law Firm’s lower
parking lot for Senior Citizen Center customer parking. Councilmember Rashkin informed the audience that the
Council confidential website is open to the public and requested that the 2009 Budget power point presentation be
placed on the City’s website. Councilmember Steeber encouraged citizens to help their neighbors and to
remember local charities in these difficult economic times.
11. Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:50 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf, Clerk-Treasurer