1981-08-24 Agenda and MinutesCITY OF JANESVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
24 AUGUST 1981
7.30 P.M. , ... IX
F1. COPY
1. Roll Call. C114 CLERK'S OFFICI
2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 10 August 1981 (corrected minutes of
27 July Meeting included).
3. Minutes of the Special Meeting of 20 August 1981.
4. Licenses and Recommendations of the Liquor License Advisory Committee:
Refer separate Agenda.
5. Fiscal Board Item:
a. Public Hearing and adoption of School Board Budget.
6. Referral to the Plan Commission:
a. Acquisition of a portion of land for the riverfront walkway
from Robert Hantke.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected
by Council action.
2. Second Reading and Public Hearing on proposed ordinance changing the
classification of land located at 164 S. Academy St., (File Ord. No. 81-245)
3. Second Reading and Public Hearing on proposed ordinance changing the
- zoning classification of land located at 404 N. Jackson St. 'and
202 Ravine St. (File Ord. No. 81-246)
4. Second Reading and Public Hearing on proposed ordinance amending a
subsection of authorized variances within the "Janesville Zoning
- Ordinance". (File Ord. No.' 81-243)
5. Second Reading and Public Hearing on proposed ordinance giving the
City Manager authority to close certain streets to accommodate private
wedding receptions. (File Ord. No. 81-250)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission:
a. Ordinance No. 81-251 rezoning property in the 200 Block of
Black Bridge Road introduced and scheduled for Public Hearing on
21 September 1981.
b. Ordinance No. 81-252 rezoning property located at the Northeast
corner of Mineral Point and North Crosby introduced and scheduled
for Public Hearing on 21 September 1981.`
c. Certified Survey of two lots located at the northeast corner of
Mineral Point Avenue and North Crosby Avenue. (CSM 80056-C)
2. Claim of Allen and Frances Porter.
3. Acquisition of riverfront walkway land from Richard Flanagan.
(File Res. No. 81-476)
4. Matters not on the Agenda.
5. Motion to adjourn.
The undersigned as the designee of the presiding officer of the above governmental body
certify that I posted a copy of this document in the lobby of the Janesville Municipal
Building and mailed a copy to the official newspaper of the City of Janesville on 21
August'1981.
Ar K eger
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JANESVILLE CI.TY COUNCIL
24 August, 1981
LICENSE AGENDA
OPERATOR (Bartender) - Renewal
Ehrlinger, Jean Marie
819 Hilltop Dr. -Milton
AMUSEMENT DEVICES/ Operator, Center, Machine
Gas Light Music 735 5th St. -Beloit
1 Pool table
1 Pinball (Jungle Lord)
2 Video (Pac Man) and (Battle Zone)
Machines to be placed at Rocky's Pub and Deli
Playmore Bowl
Operator*
* Operator is any person, firm or corp. owning one or more amusement devices
JANESVILLE CITY COUNCIL
24 August, 1981
LICENSE AGENDA - cont.
Taxi -Cab Driver - Original
Bobbie E. Wilson
Sharyll L. Cass
1216 4th Street - Beloit Mr. B's Limousine
1014 South Washington Mr. B's Limousine
* Lynn Gustafson, Assistant City Attorney states that it is appropriate to
consider Mr. B's Limousine Service as a regular vehicle for hire and to
be considered as a regular taxi service and not as a Special Occasion.
Special Occasion might be described as a time when maybe an auto dealer
would rent for a day auto transportation to deliver passengers for touring
certain areas of the City or area...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN and
THE FISCAL BOARD
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JANESVILLE
REGULAR MEETING
24 August, 1981
Vol. 33
No. 77
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville and the Fiscal Board
School District of Janesville, held in the Municipal Building 24 August, 1981 at
7:30 p.m.
Present: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, Wexler,
Bolton and Schroder. Chairmen Ransom and Lee.
Absent: Chairmen Little and Ramseier.
The minutes of the regular meeting of 10 August, 1981 and corrections of the minutes
of the 27 July, 1981 meeting were presented.
Councilmember Miles made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
10 August, 1981 as distributed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bolton and adopted
unanimously.
The minutes of the special meeting of 20 August, 1981 were presented.
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting of
20 August, 1981 as distributed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted
by the following vote: Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Wexler
and Schroder. Pass: Councilmembers Fink, Miles and Bolton.
LICENSES:
Councilmember Miles made a motion that the following license applications be approved
and issued:
Operator (Bartender) - Renewal
Amusement Devices/ Operator, Center, Machine - Original
Taxi -Cab Driver - Original
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wexler and adopted unanimously.
(All applications of licenses are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and
are incorporated by reference herein and may be examined upon request at all
reasonable times.)
REFERRALS TO THE PLAN COMMISSION:
Council President Stabb referred the following items to the Plan Commission for a
recommendation and report:
The acquisition of a portion of land for the river -front walkway from Robert
Hantke.
The City Council was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. and reconvened as the Fiscal Board
School District of Janesville at 7:39 p.m.
School Board Member, Robert Collins, presented the Fiscal Board the recommendation of
how to compensate for the reduction in revenue by the state in the amount of $265,000.
Increase student fees by 10 percent which would increase receipts by $15,000�and the
sale of Blackhawk of $75,000 and the balance be placed on the current tax levy.
This then started the questions amongst the Fiscal Board Members, School Board Members,
as well as city and school staff members. After about an hour of discussion, the
Fiscal Board President opened the Public Hearing.
Three times the Fiscal Board President asked if there was anyone present that wished
to appear and speak for it, against it or make any comments.
No one appeared for the Public Hearing, at which time the Public Hearing was closed.
The Fiscal Board President then asked what is the desire of the Board.
Fiscal Board Member Bolton made a motion to adopt the Janesville School District
Budget for the amount of $28,669,965.00. Motion seconded by Fiscal Board Member
Schroder.
Fiscal Board Member Wexler made a motion to amend the motion by deleting $100,000,
seconded by Fiscal Board Member Schroder and adopted by the following vote: Aye:
Fiscal Board President Stabb, Fiscal Board Members Fink, Miles, Wexler, Schroder,
Ramsom and Lee. Nay: Fiscal Board Members Stehura and Bolton.
Fiscal Board Member Miles made a motion to amend the budget to cut $1,000,000. Motion
dies for lack of second.
The vote was taken to adopt the budget as amended ($28,669,965.00 less $100,000.00
= $28,569,965.00) and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Fiscal Board President
Stabb, Fiscal Board Members Stehura, Wexler, Bolton, Schroder, Ransom and Lee. Nay:
Fiscal Board Members Fink and Miles.
School Board Member Collins asked the Fiscal Board to consider having a member serve
on the Citizens Committee to help prepare information and review the budget.
Fiscal Board President Stabb asked what was the desire of the Board. After a brief
discussion, Fiscal Board Member Miles asked that it be deferred for two weeks and to
obtain the City Attorney's opinion on this matter.
The Fiscal Board was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened as the City Council at
8:51 p.m.
REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Council President Stabb asked three times if anyone wanted to make any requests or
comments to the Council. No one came forward to appear before the Council at this
time.
ORDINANCES:
1. A proposed ordinance amending a subsection of authorized variances within the
"Janesville Zoning Ordinance" was given its second reading by title only and public
hearing.
No one appeared before the Council for this public hearing.
Councilmember Miles made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Wexler and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 81-243)
2. A proposed ordinance changing the classification of land located at 164 South
Academy Street was given its second reading by title only and public hearing.
Appearing before the Council to be heard were Mr. Glenn H. Lea - 4427 Bingham Road,
Milton, President of Blackhawk Credit Union. He spoke in favor of the ordinance
zoning change.
Mr. Richard P. Hartung - 121 South Academy, asked the qestion if the zoning is changed
to 0-1, how many parking spaces would be required. The answer he was given by the
City Manager Deaton was 50.
Ilah B. Hartung - 121 South Academy, began by saying that she had given Mr. Lamendola
another petition adding more names to those that already had been turned in:
She also spoke against the ordinance change.
Larry R. Weir - 114 Cherry Street, spoke in favor of the ordinance to change the zoning,
stating that if the building were changed into an apartment complex it would create
more traffic problems.
Mr. Willard E. Anderson - 168 South Academy Street, stated that he had signed the
petition that Mrs. Hartung had circulated and at this time I wish to withdraw my
name because I feel I was not informed properly. I, also, wish to tell you I support
the ordinance zoning change.
After a long period of presentation and questioning amongst the Councilmembers,
Councilmember Schroder made a motion to table Ordinance No. 81-245 indefinitely.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wexler and adopted by the following vote: Aye:
Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Fink, Miles, Wexler, Bolton and Schroder.
Nay: Councilmember Stehura. (File Ordinance No. 81-245)
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3. A proposed ordinance changing the zoning classification of land located at 404
North Jackson Street and 202 Ravine Street was given its second reading by title
only and public hearing.
Appearing before the Council to be heard was Mr. Ray Johnson - 2519 Riverview Drive
and, also, Executive Vice President of Accudyne Corp. He spoke in favor of the
ordinance and he, also, stated that he felt that small businesses in the area were
not getting treated right.
Councilmember Miles made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Bolton and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 81-246)
4. A proposed ordinance giving the City Manager the authority to close certain streets
to accommodate private wedding receptions was given its second reading by title only
and public hearing. No one appeared before the Council for the public hearing on
this matter.
Councilmember Miles asked if we had had any problems with block parties to which
City Manager Deaton answered "no sir".
Councilmember Miles made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Bolton and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 81-250)
5. A proposed ordinance rezoning property in the 200 block of Black Bridge Road was
introduced by Council President Stabb and given its first reading by title only.
A public hearing was set for 21 September, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. (File Ordinance No.
81-251)
6. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at the northeast corner of Mineral
Point and North Crosby was introduced by Council President Stabb and given its first
reading by title only. A public hearing was set for 21 September, 1981 at 7:30 p.m.
(File Ordinance No. 81-252)
RESOLUTIONS:
1. A proposed resolution for the acquisition of river -front walkway land from Richard
Flanagan was presented by City Manager Deaton. He informed the Council that Mr.
Flanagan has come to terms with the City and that the matter should be referred to
the Plan Commission.
Councilmember Schroder made a motion to refer the matter to the Plan Commission. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Fink and approved by the following vote. Aye: Council
President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Wexler, Bolton and Schroder. Pass:
Councilmember Miles. (File Resolution No. 81-476)
MISCFLLANFnl1S _
1. City Manager Deaton presented the claim of Allen and Frances Porter resulting
from the North Main Street fire; $1,000,000 on the behalf of Allen S. Porter and
$50,000 for his wife, Frances Porter. This was forwarded to our insurance carrier
and they ask that they be denied, which would put it back into the hands of our
insurance carrier.
Councilmember Fink made a motion to deny the claim. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Miles and adopted unanimously.
REPORTS:
1. A certified survey map of two lots located at the corner of Mineral Point Avenue
and North Crosby Avenue was presented by City Manager Deaton.
Councilmember Miles asked if the water pressure was sufficient to which the City Manager
answered that it was.
Councilmember Wexler made a motion to approve said Certified Survey Map 80056-C with
the dedication of the necessary easement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bolton
and adopted unanimously. (File CSM No. 80056-C)
MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
1. City Manager Deaton presented the recommendation of the Committee of Public Works
for the bids received for the river wall and walkway.
Contract "A" - River Wall
Len Schlobohm Construction $139,747.20
Contract "B" - Walkway
Dregne Construction Co. 114,568.00
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Contract "C" -_Landscaping
(Don's Lawn & Garden Center $20,460.05
Councilmember Miles made a motion to approve the bids as recommended.by the Committee of
Public Works. Seconded by Councilmember Bolton and adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Stabb, Councilmembers Stehura, Fink, Miles, Bolton and
Schroder. Pass: Councilmember Wexler.
MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Stehura stated that he had received a complaint that Rock Road Construc-
tion was creating dust on Parker Drive. He, also, asked if it was being investigated.
City Manager Deaton answered that the City and, also, the DNR were investigating the
matter.
Councilmember Stehura then asked if a traffic count could be done at Black Bridge
Road and Parker Drive for the installation of traffic controls.
City Manager Deaton stated that this was a federal highway which would have to meet
their needs and that the Engineering Department could make a traffic count.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Angelo Lamendola
Deputy City Clerk
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