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1989-07-24 Council MeetingPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING 24 July 1989 Approved 8-7-89 Vol. 40 No. 8 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held in the Municipal Building 24 July 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 3. Minutes of the regular meeting of 10 July. Council President Stockwell stated that this item would be considered separately. In the minutes under "New Business" - item 1, Council President Stockwell said "I would like to see the minutes reflect the fact that the administration specifically present a plan in the 1990 Budget to further reduce activity on the 'Circuit'." Councilmember Stehura moved to amend the minutes as stated by Council President Stockwell, and to approve said minutes as amended, seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. 6. Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer charges for Hollibush Park North. Councilmember Pierson moved to postpone action on this item until the next Council meeting, seconded by Councilmember McLean and passed unanimously. 4. Licenses; and recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. 5. Financial Gain Request: Action on a request from the Trinity Episcopal Church for permission to utilize the upper Courthouse Park for their annual chicken barbecue on Sunday, 10 September 1989. 7. Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer charges for Wuthering Hills Northeast. 8. Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer charges for Second Addition to Fox Hills Estates. Council President Stockwell stated that if there were no objections, the Consent Agenda (items 4,5,7 & 8) would be approved. SPECIAL RECOGNITION A.proposed resolution in commendation of Bradley J. Murphy's service to the City of Janesville. Council President Stockwell read the Certificate of Commendation recogniz- ing Mr. Murphy's past nine years with the City, as well as citing major contributions to the City by completing a twenty-year comprehensive plan, his transportation planning capabilities and enhancing the role of planning in city government. Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously. Mr. Murphy has accepted a position with the City of Madison, Wisconsin. OLD BUSINESS 1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. No one appeared. 2 and 3. A proposed ordinance annexing property located within the 2800 block of West Court Street, and a proposed ordinance establishing the zoning classification of property located within the 2800 block of West Court Street (Ord. No. 89-635 & 89-636) were given second readings by title only and public hearing. The following appeared for the public hearing: Robert F. Lowry of 2510 Elizabeth St. and Ronald S. Ross of 2904 West Court St. spoke in opposition, while David Feingold of 442 South Garfield and the attorney representing The New Hope Lutheran Church, and Warren H. Kukla of 909 North Marion spoke in favor of the ordinances. Councilmember McLean moved to adopt (annexation) Ordinance 89-635, seconded by Councilmember Schneider and adopted unanimously. (File Ord. No. 89-635) Councilmember McLean moved to adopt (zoning) Ordinance 89-636, seconded by Councilmember Schneider and adopted unanimously. (File Ord. No. 89-636) 4. A proposed ordinance, recommended for approval by the Plan Commission rezoning property located at 3523 Mt. Zion Av. from B2 to B3 was given its second reading by title only and public hearing. Appearing for the public hearing were: Gene E. Church of 2013 Conway Dr. and Attorney James Cripe, representing John Westphal, spoke in favor of the rezoning. Councilmember Collins moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam, Stehura, McLean and Schneider. Pass: Council President Stockwell. (File Ord. No. 89-634) NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: A) A proposed resolution for the final plat of Hollibush Park North, including the acceptance of $1,045 for monies in -lieu -of parkland dedication. Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt Resolution 89-1205 including the accept- ance of $1,045 for monies in -lieu -of parkland dedication, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously. (File Res. No. 89-1205) B) A proposed resolution for the final plat of Wuthering Hills Northeast and including the acceptance of $1,715 for monies in -lieu -of parkland dedication. Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt Resolution 89-1204 including the acceptance of $1,715 for monies in -lieu -of parkland dedication, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously. (File Res. No. 89-1204) C) A proposed resolution for the final plat of the Second Addition to Fox Hills Estates. Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt Resolution 89-1203 including a dedication of 0.22 acres of land within the Neumann Developments Inc. land holdings in a location shown on an approved neighborhood plan or at the option of the City payment of $1,166 to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement to be obtained in three years, or when additional land is divided, whichever comes first to be approved. Said dedication shall apply only to the final plat. Motion was seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimous- ly. (File Res. No. 89-1203) D) Final Certified Survey Map 89022-C, Payne, 2 lot survey located at the southwest corner of South Jackson St. and West Delavan Dr. Councilmember Stehura moved to approve CSM 89022-C, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously. (File CSM 89022-C) E) Final Certified Survey Map 89029-C, Janisch, 2 lot survey located at the northwest corner of Tripp and Afton Roads. Councilmember Stehura moved to approve CSM 89029-C, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously. (File CSM 89029-C) F) Final Certified Survey Map 89021-C, City of Janesville, 2 lot survey located on Barberry Drive west of Plainfield Av. within the Kennedy Road Industrial Park. Council - member Pulliam moved to approve CSM 89021-C, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted unanimously. (File CSM 89021-C) -2- G) Final Certified Survey Map 89009-C, Anderson, 4 lot survey located within the 1100 block of Alpine Drive south of East Milwaukee St. Councilmember Stehura moved to approve CSM 89009-C, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously. (File CSM 89009-C) 2. Council President Stockwell presented the request for the Council to formally accept the 1988 Audit Report. Councilmember Stehura moved to accept and place on file the 1988 Audit Report, seconded by Councilmember Collins and adopted unanimously. 3. A proposed preliminary resolution for Public Works Program #2-1989. Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Collins and adopted unanimously. (File Res. No. 89-1200) 4. A proposed resolution vacating portions of North River St., Ravine St., and Mineral Point Av. was introduced by Council President Stockwell and referred to the Plan Com- mission for a report and recommendation. A public hearing was set for 5 September 1989 at 7:30 p.m. (File Resolution No. 89-1201) 5. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located east of North Franklin St. between Mineral Point Av. and Centerway was introduced by Council President Stockwell and given its first reading by title only and referred to the Plan Commission for a report and recommendation. A public hearing was set for 5 September 1989 at 7:30 p.m. (File Ord. No. 89-641) 6. Matters not on the Agenda. City Manager Sheiffer asked the Councilmembers when they would be able to have a study session on the review of the City's financial condi- tion, along with the review of the Capital Program. This should be done prior to the budget review. Councilmembers agreed to 28 August 1989 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. Angelo Lamendola Deputy City Clerk -3-