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1989-06-12 Council MeetingPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING 12 June 1989 Vol. 40 No. 5 Approved 6/26/89 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held in the Municipal Building 12 June 1989 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Stockwell. Present: Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam, Stehura, McLean and Schneider. CONSENT AGENDA Licenses; and recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. Financial gain request from the Easter Seals Society for permission to use Monterey Park ball diamonds for a benefit softball marathon on Saturday, 17 June, and Sunday 18 June. Council President Stockwell stated that if there were no objections, the consent agenda would be approved. The minutes of the regular council meeting held 30 May 1989 were held over for two weeks to correct the vote on Revised Resolution 89-1180. In both instances Council - member Collins did vote in favor and Councilmember McLean voted opposed. OLD BUSINESS 1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Mr. Tom Nelson of 2725 Sherwood Drive cited the area of Refset Dr. and Kennedy Road as being unkept, as well as several other areas. He stated complaints have been made year after year and questioned why the City does not follow through. Council President Stockwell requested a review of this matter be made. 2. A proposed ordinance adding Elida Street at North Martin Road to the list of connecting arterial streets was given its second reading by title only and public hearing. The following persons appeared for the public hearing: Mrs. B. Wisch of 1706 Elida St., Mrs. J. Brink - 1833 Hawthorne Park Drive, Mrs. D. Coppernoll of 1202 North Randall, and all stated that the traffic should be slowed down. A four minute video was presented showing where traffic did not stop at stop signs. Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt said ordinance as presented, seconded by Council - member McLean and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Stehura, McLean and Schneider. Nay: Councilmember Pulliam. (File' Ordinance No. 89-629) 3. A proposed ordinance amending the City's Municipal Library Board Composition and appointment process was given its seocnd reading by title only and public hearing. No one appeared for the public hearing. Council President Stockwell moved to adopt said ordinance as presented, seconded by Councilmember Schneider and failed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers Stehura and Schneider. Nay: Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam and McLean. (File Ordinance No. 89-627) 4. A proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of property located in the Town of Harmony for a northeast regional park. An amount of $3,827 should come from the Parkland Acquisition Fund. Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt said resolu- tion as presented, seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 89-1193) 5. A proposed resolution awarding $4,735,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 1989-B, establishing interest rates thereon, and levying taxes therefor was presented by City Manager Sheiffer who stated that First Chicago Capital Market, Inc.'s net bid was 6.505002 percent. Councilmember Collins moved to adopt said resolution as presented, seconded by Councilmember Pierson and adopted unanimously. (File Reso- lution No. 89-1197) NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: A) City Planner Brad Murphy presented the Final Certified Survey Map 89020-C, Ed Wellnitz, 2 lots located on Bedford Drive north of Nantucket, and recommended that the acceptance of $175 for monies -in -lieu of parkland dedication be included as part of the Certified Survey Map. Councilmember Stehura moved to approve CSM 89020-C and to accept the $175 in lieu of parkland dedica- tion. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously. (File CSM 89020-C) B) A proposed resolution for the final plat of Briar Crest East Third Addition was reviewed by City Planner Brad Murphy who recommended that the adoption of the resolution include the acceptance of a deed for the 2.2 acres of parkland dedication as required. Councilmember Collins moved to adopt said resolution as presented and the parkland dedication, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 89-1195) 2. A proposed ordinance including the number (quota) of Class A fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor licenses in the City of Janesville was introduced by Council President Stockwell and given its first reading by title only and referred to the Liquor License Advisory Committee for its report and recommendation. A public hearing was set for 10 July 1989 at 7:30 p.m. (File Ordinance No. 89-632) 3. Review of Central Business District Patrol Program. City Manager Sheiffer and Police Chief Voelker presented the review of the Central Business Patrol Program and answered Councilmembers' questions. Councilmembers expressed concern about the mobile foot patrol and were told by Chief Voelker that the squad car was needed to be able to moved from one area to another, and that the car held all the reports that were needed by the police officer. No further action was taken by the Council. 4. This item (feasibility of the establishment of an Incubator) after item 5. 5. Matters not on the agenda. Councilmember Pulliam stated that at some future date he would like to discuss some of the issues presented in the letter from Mr. Bill Wood of the BID Board dated 2 June 1989, dealing with the "Circuit", foot patrols and senior citizens in the downtown area. City Manager Sheiffer said that the administra- tion would put something together and present it sometime this summer. Council President Stockwell agreed to hold a study session on 10 July at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the historic district. 4. The City Council convened in study session format to discuss the Incubator Study. During the course of the discussion, Councilmembers Stockwell and schneider indicated that they were concerned that this was a new area for public involvement, and did not believe the City should become involved. Councilmember McLean stated that with the development of business occurring throughout the City, the Incubator should proceed -2- without City participation. Councilmember Pierson was in favor of the City develop- ing a small business incubator now using City funds. Councilmember Stehura indicated a preference for the lease alternative in the report. Councilmembers Pulliam and Collins indicated that while they were pro Incubator, they were concerned about the cost. Following a lengthy discussion, the Council agreed that the administration should pursue the feasibility of a private sector Incubator. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. Angelo Lamendola Deputy City Clerk State of Wisconsin ) County of Rock )ss. I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Common Council of the City of Janesville held 12 June 1989. Deputy City Clerk Date -3-