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1979-07-09 Agenda and MinutesCITY OF JANESVILLE City Council Meeting Agenda 9 July 1979 7:30 P.M. A� Jlli � �rf '�t� w* Al 1. Roll Call. . I �Q �Y ~ 2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 25 June 1979. 3. Licenses: Refer separate Agenda. 4. Special Recognition: Resolution of Commendation 5. Referral to the Plan Commission: Request for rezoning at 2400 U.S. Hi hway 51 North. �,in l6 OLD BUSINESS . 1. Further consideration of proposed ordinance annexing territory in Sections 21, 28, and 33, Town 3 North, Range 12 East, Town of Harmony. (File Ord. No. 79-161) 2. Second"reading and Public Hearing on proposed ordinance annexing territory in Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 12 East, Town of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin. (File Ord. No. 79-160) 3. Final Bond Resolution Setting Forth Details and Bond Opening. (File Res. No. 79-241, 79-242, and 79-246) NEW BUSINESS 1. Requests and comments from the public on Matters not on the Agenda. 2. Initial Resolution for Industrial Revenue Bond Issue for Rock Valley Machine & Welding, Inc. (File Res. No. 79-2441 3. Consideration of acquisition of property at Tyler and Main Streets. 4. Resolution designating Reinvestment Neighborhoods. C179-•2431 5. Consideration of speed limits on Mt. Zion Avenue between I-90 and Wright Road. (File Ord. No. 79-163) 6. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: a. Certified survey map of two lots located on S. River.Road in Section 10 of the Town of Rock owned by Fredric Mendleson. (CSM 79041-C) G,b. Certified survey map of one lot located at Kettering Street and Whitney Street owned by Don Helgesen. (CSM 79040-C) C. Certified survey map of two lots located on Dakota Drive and Pontiac Drive owned by Victor Schauers. (CSM 79042-C) 7. Financial Statement for May. 8. Matters not on the Agenda.' 9. 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 andmailed ra copy to the official newspaper of the City of Janesville on-`(� 1 7 G*� Georgej'. Krueger City Cierk CITY COUNCIL 9 JULY 1979 LICENSE AGENDA AUCTION /AUCT'IONEER- RENEWAL Embassy Auctioneers, Inc. 14412 Ventura, Sherman Oaks CA Geoffrey Blumberg ELECTRICIAN - RENEWAL Cullen Electric, Inc. 406 Apache Dr. Thomas F. Cullen TAXI -CAB DRIVER - RENEWALS Fisher, Jerry D. Rau, David J. Stephenson, Dallas 1343 6th St. , Beloit 9 17 N. Pontiac Dr. 28 Jackman OPERATOR (BARTENDER) --RENEWALS Anderson, Janice L. Balas, Robert H. Fish, Carl R. Frank, Norma J. Gelbach, Steve R. Herring, Walter E. Johnson, Darus C. Kahl, Mary L. Kemp, Rose M. Larson, Steven D. Leach, Lynne M. Lumpkins, Mildred I. Radloff, Catherine L. Radloff, Raymond J. Rotzell, Richard E. Schiel, Margaret K. Shockley, Jan M. Smith, Harold W. Stranglen, Lauri M. Garber, Kristine A. Melcher, Michael L. Box 224C, Edgerton 1742 S. Arch St. 319 a Parkview, Milton 1420 S. Osborne 121 Oakland 429 Madison 62 S. Ringold 2423 N. Sumac 716 Swallow Lane 1120 Boynton C t. 2412 Burbank 261 S. High 2023 Frontier 2023 Frontier 261 S. High 353 S. Main Rt.1, Beloit 5431 Driftwood Dr. 2224 W. State P. O. Box 1613 120 St. Lawrence City Yellow Cab City Yellow Cab Blue Cab Port 803 The Office House of Bacchus Long Branch House of Bacchus Old 95 Cloverleaf Bar Eagles Club D & D Country Lounge Roy's Beverage Zerro's Blackhawk Liquors Stadium Club Stadium Club Blackhawk Liquors Horseshoe Saloon D & D Country Lounge Old 95 Oakhill Liquor Mart Stadium Club Old 95 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 9 JULY 1979 ADDITIONS TO LICENSE AGENDA TAXI -CAB DRIVERS - RENEWALS Davenport, Patricia J. 733 Kellogg Ave. Blue Cab Peterson, Robert L. 2304 Kellogg Ave. City Yellow Cab Schroeder, Margie M. 1210 Kellogg Ave. Blue Cab AMUSEMENT CENTER ATTENDANT - ORIGINAL Stewart, Lori S. 2006 S. Crosby Ave. Riverside Adult Book Store PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE, REGULAR MEETING 9 July, 1979 Vol 32 No. 10 CITY COUNCIL WISCONSIN Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held in the Munipipal Building 9 July, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Council President Wexler, Councilmembers Karleski, Waterman, Hall, Miles, Masterson and Stabb. The minutes of the regular meeting of 25 June, 1979 were presented. Councilmember Miles amended the last line on page one to read "Council - member Miles requested that the administration prepare a report on the installation of a bike rack(s) in the area, either on the sidewalk or out in the street." And under Ordinances, Item 3, second paragraph to read "Appearing before the council to be heard was Mr. Ed Wellnitz who requested more time to give the Council time to study the Fiscal Impact Study." The City Clerk, under Matters not on the Agenda, Item 3, added "Council President Wexler concurred." Councilmember Miles made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 25 June, 1979 as amended. Motion seconded by Councilmember Karleski and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Wexler, Councilmembers Karleski, Hall, Miles, Masterson and Stabb. Pass: Councilmember Waterman. T.TrRMRRS 1. Council President Wexler presented the License applications for Council consideration. Council President Wexler stated she had received complaints about "direct sellers" and questioned the issuance of the application for an auctioneer license. Council Member Karleski said the state calls for a $600 minimum bond. The Clerk informed the Council that the City requires a $500 bond. Councilmember Karleski made a motion to deny the application for a License for the auction/auctioneer license. Motion seconded by Council President Wexler. Councilmember Masterson made a motion to table action on the license application until the end of the meeting to allow the assistant City Attorney time to research the State Statutes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hall and adopted unanimously. 2. Couulc:ilmember Miles made a motion that the following license appli- cations be approved and issued. Electrician- Renewal Taxi -cab Driver- Renewal Operator (Bartender)- Renewal Amusement Center Attendant -Original Motion seconded by Councilmember Hall and adopted unanimously. 3. Under matters not on the Agenda, the Assistant City Attorney informed the Council that State Statutes 130.06 said the city may require a "sufficient bond" for Auctioneers. Councilmember Waterman made a motion to take the matter off the table. Motion seconded by Councilmember Masterson and adopted unanimously. Councilmember Masterson made a motion that the auctioneer license application be approved and issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Karleski and adopted unanimously. -1- Councilmember Karleski said there was a motion to deny the license application on the table and this last vote would deny the license. Councilmember Karleski then removed his motion to deny the license application and Council President Wexler withdrew her second. Councilmember Hall made a motion to grant the Auctioneers license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles 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.) SPECIAL RECOGNITION: City Manager Deaton presented and read a Resolution of Commendation for Kenneth D. Jones, Police Chief, for 31 years of conscientious service in the Police Department of the City of Janesville. Councilmember Karleski made a motion to adopt said Resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted unanimously. (File Res- olution No. 79-245) REFERRAL TO THE PLAN COMMISSION: Council President Wexler referred the request for rezoning at 2400 U.S. Highway 51 North from R-1 to R-2 zoning by David Holman to the Plan Commission for a report and recommendation. REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBIC ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: No one appeared before the council at this time. ORDINANCES: 1. A proposed ordinance annexing territory in Sections 21, 28, and 33, Town 3 North, Range 13 East, Town of Harmony, Rock County, Wis- consin was presented. It was given its second reading by title only and public hearing on 25 June, 1979. Councilmember Masterson expressed concern over the impact of the annex- ation on the School System as it would add approximately 2,000 homes in the future and require immediate attention to a Junior High School. Councilmember Miles made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hall and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Wexler, Councilmembers Karleski, Waterman, Hall, Miles, and Stabb. Nay: Councilmember Masterson. (File Ordinance No. 79-16lj 2. A proposed ordinance annexing territory in Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 12 East, Town of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin was given its second reading by title only and public hearing. Appearing before the Council to be heard was William Wood, Attorney for Johnson Realty Co. in favor of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Waterman made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Karleski and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Wexler, Councilmembers Karleski, Waterman, Miles, and Stabb. Pass: Councilmembers Hall and Masterson. (File Ordinance No. 79-160) 3. A proposed ordinance amending the maximum speed limit on certain designated streets, (Mt. Zion Avenue form I-90 to Wright Road) was presented. Council President Wexler referred the proposed ordinance to the Traffic and Parking Committee for a report and recommendation. (File Ordinance No. 79-163) RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution providing details of $5,570,000 Corporate Pur- pose Bonds and directing the sale thereof. (Res. No. 79-241) 2. Resolution providing details of $825,000 Corporate Purpose Bonds and directing the sale thereof. (Res. No. 79-242) 3. Resolution providing details of $6,395,000 Corporate Pur- pose Bonds and directing the sale thereof. (Res. 79-246) City Manager Deaton explained the reason for splitting the resolutions in the event of a petition being submitted on the resolution for the purpose of providing recreation facilities in the parks. The administration recommended the item providing $620,000 for the purpose of providing street improvements be reduced by $130,000 to $490,000. All councilmembers stated they`had read the resolution and waived the reading thereof. Councilmember Masterson made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-241. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles. Councilmember Karleski made a motion to amend the motion to reduce the amount of $620,000 for the purpose of providing street improvements to $490,000. Motion seconded by Councilmember Stabb and adopted unanimously. The council then voted on the amended resolution No. 79-241. The motion was adopted unanimously. All councilmembers stated they had read resolution No. 79-242 and waived the reading thereof. Councilmember Masterson made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-242. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hall and adopted unanimously. City Manager Deaton said the ads will be published timely for sale of the Bonds on 30 July, 1979 at 1:00 P.M. and a special meeting of the Council will be necessary on that date to award the sale of the bonds. (File resolutions 79-241, 79-242 and 79-246.) 2. A proposed initial resolution expressing the intention of the City Council of the City of Janesville to issue an Industrial Revenue Bond or Bonds under Section 66.521 Wisconsin Statutes, in an amount not exceeding $400,000 on behalf of Rock Valley Machine and Welding, Inc. was presented. City Manager Deaton informed the Council that the administration recommends approval of the preliminary resolution but he personally has a general opposition t(:,t..ax exempt industrial bonds but that is a matter that must be settled at the State or National level, not at the local level. Councilmember Masterson recommended developing a policy Statement on Revenue Bonding and submit it to the proper channels for consideration. Mr. Andrew Pohlman, President of the Rock Valley Machine and Welding Company spoke to the problems a small company has to get financing. 1 Councilmember Stabb said there should be more discretion by the Council on the issuance of Revenue Bonds and should look into using existing buildings. The reading of the proposed initial resolution was waived by Council. Councilmember Masterson made a motion to adopt said resolution as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Karleski and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Wexler, Councilmembers Karleski, Waterman, Hall, Miles and Masterson. Pass: Councilmember Stabb. (File resolution No. 79-244) -3- 3. A proposed resolution recommended for approval by the Plan Com- mission designating a specifically described area as a Reinvestment Neighborhood under the Wisconsin Housing and Neighborhood Conservation Program was presented. Mr. Charles Rydberger, Dixector of Community Development, explained the Boundaries and the purpose of the Reinvestment Neighborhood. Councilmember Stabb made a motion to adopt said resolution as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Masterson and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 79-243) RRPnRTS 1. City Manager Deaton presented the possible acquisition of the Harold Johnson property at the corner of Tyler Avenue and South Main Street. He explained that when the original parcel was put together r for the ice Arena Mr. Johnson did not wish to sell but would give the City right of first refusal when he was ready to sell and has now ap- proached the City with an offer to sell. The Ice Arena construction fund has approximately $31,000 which was reserved for this acquisition but the Ice Arena Advisory Committee feels that the funds could better be used for other purposes at the Ice Arena. Councilmember Waterman made a motion to have the administration pro- ceed to negotiate for the purchase of this property. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles. Councilmember Karleski said the reason the property was not purchased at the time of the original property puchase for the Ice Arena was that Mr. Johnson did not want to relinquish his home and his understanding was that money was to be earmarked to purchase this property. City Manager Deaton said Councilmember Karleski is correct. The Ice Arena Advisory Committee has no plans for expansion at this time and feel the funds should be used for something else such as a multipurpose room. Councilmember Karleski amended the motion that the $31,000 be included in case the acquisition is approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Masterson. Councilmember Miles requested the administration to research the minutes on this. Councilmember Miles made a motion to table the matter for 2 weeks. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Karleski said the matter was discussed in executive session and there would be no minutes on it. The Council voted on Councilmember Karleski's motion to amend and the motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Karleski, Waterman, Hall, Masterson and Stabb. Nay: Council President Wexler, and Councilmember Miles. The Council then voted on the motion by Councilmember Wraterman to pro- ceed with negotiations and was adopted by the following vote; Aye; Councilmembers Karleski, Waterman, Hall, Masterson and Stabb. Nay: Council President Wexler and Councilmember Miles. 2. The following certified survey maps recommended for approval by the Plan Commission were presented for Council Consideration. a. Two lots located on S. River Rd. in Section 10 owned by Fredric Mendelson (_CSM 79-041-C) b. One lot located at Kettering Street and Whitney Street owned by Don Helgesen (_CSM 79-040--C) C. Two- lots located on Dakota Drive and Pontiac Drive owned by Victor Schavers. (CSM 79--042-C) -4- Councilmember Miles made a motion to approve all three certified sur- vey maps as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hall and adopted unanimously. (File CSM No. 79-04:0-C, 79-041-C, and 79-042-C) 3. The financial statement for the month of May was presented. Councilmember Masterson made a motion that the financial statement be accepted and placed on file for audit. Motion seconded by Council - member Miles and adopted unanimously. MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: 1. Councilmember Stabb requested the administration for information as to the ordinances that apply to transient merchants and the fee or license required for the establishing of a temporary merchant. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 P.M. These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. George A. Krueger City Clerk -5-