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1975-09-02 Agenda and MinutesCITY OF JANESVILLE City Council Meeting Agenda 2 September 1975 ''° P.M. FILE COPY ,. Roll Call CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 2. Invocation 3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 13 August 1975. 4. Licenses: Operator (Bartender) Roy Lynn Denio, Gregory James Brazill, William Wesley Warner, Terry Allen Gilkes, Paul Woodrow Gunter, Claudette Yvonne Mullen, Daniel Charles McCann, Phyllis Loraine Scott, Andrea Fay Flood, Frances Marie Moccero, Beverly Ann Johnson, Harry Joseph Churchill, Daniel Thomas Flynn, William Benjamin Fjelstad, John Bradford Bowditch, Recommendations of the Liquor License Advisory Committee: William Finn's application for Bartender's License. Request from St. John Vianney Congregation for two day permit to dispense beer at Fall Festival - October 4th and 5th„ 1975. A/ -� Requesfi by Helgesen family for issuance of Class "B" Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License _to operate .Downunder Rathskeller, Inc., formerly Firehouse of Janesville, Ltd. Request by Stanley Mulrooney for transfer of location of Class "B" Intoxi- cating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License for the Tip Top Tavern on Academy Street to a new building across the street. Request by Susan Splinter for transfer of Class "B" Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License to Bruce D. Rummelhoff for premises located 309 W . Milwaukee St . , presently known as Don's Lounge. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Postponed Hearing - William McKenzie's request for Operator's License (Bartender) and recommendation of the Liquor License Advisory Committee. 2. Second reading and Public Hearing of proposed ordinance rezoning land located in the vicinity of Palmeri Drive and S. Wright Road from R-1 and R-2 to R-2 and B-1 . (File Ord. No. 75-465) 3. Second reading and Public Hearing of proposed ordinance allowing the taking of electrical license examinations by those with 5 years practical experience as an electrician. (File Ord. No. 75-453) 4. Second reading and Public Hearing of proposed ordinance altering certain of the Electrical Construction Requirements of the Janesville Building Code to bring that Code into conformity with the National Electrical Code. (File Ord. No. 75-463) E City Council Mtg. Agenda - 9/2/75 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS - continued 5. Introduction of revised proposed ordinance limiting the instances when a bond is required of a licensed electrician and adding a requirement for insurance by a licensed electrician. (File Ord. No. 75-470) 6. Introduction of revised proposed ordinance recreating Section 10.22(i ) of the Code of General Ordinances (prohibiting parking of buses and large trucks) . (File Ord. No. 75-443) 7. Cost of longer hours at the landfill site. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Request of the Rock County Historical Society for use of the old Armory building as a museum. 2. Introduction of proposed ordinance repealing certain parts of the General Code of Ordinances. (File Ord. No. 75-471) 3. Introduction of proposed ordinance making amendments to various parts of the Code of General Ordinances. (File Ord. No. 75-472) 4. Resolution authorizing and directing City Manager to exercise option on land on the west side of Kennedy Road. (File Res. No. 75-601) 5. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: a. Introduction of proposed ordinance establishing a 151. building setback from Rock River for new structures. (File Ord. No. 75-450) b. Proposed rules and regulations governing greenbelts and open spaces. c. Certified survey map of three lots located- in the 500 block of S . Arch Street owned by J. I . C . Corp. (CSM 75029-C) 6. Request for supplemental appropriation for Bus Department, due to shift changes. 7. Request for supplemental appropriation for turf groomer. 8. Recommendation of the Committee of Public Works relative to floor for Little Theatre. 9. Introduction of proposed ordinance allowing use of certain metered stalls by permit without the deposit of coins. (File Ord. No. 75-473) 10. Request for amendment of city identification system at Janesville Landfill. 11. Claim for damages by Betty Van Galder. 12. Wisconsin Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation requests permission to conduct door-to-door campaign during October. 13. Financial Statement for July. City Council Mtg . Agenda - 9/2/75 Page 3 ' NEW BUSINESS - continued 14. Appointment to fill vacancies on the Ice Arena Advisory Committee. 15. Additional appointments to Bicentennial Advisory Committee. 16. Matters not on the Agenda. 17. 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 Aug_ 2 1975 Georg Kx • ger - City ter �a ti By Angelo Lamendola-Deputy City Clerk J a PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING 2 September, 1975 Vol. 32 No. 14 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held in the Municipal Building 2 September, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Council President Poppas, Councilmembers Miles, Fuller, Phillips, Hall, Wood and Karleski. The invocation was given by the Deputy City Clerk. Councilmember Miles made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 18 August, 1975 as distributed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Fuller and adopted unanimously. LICENSES: Councilmember Hall made a motion that the following license applications be approved and issued . Operator -Bartender: Roy L. Denio, Gregory J. Brazill, William W. Warner, Terry A. Gilkes, Paul W. Gunter, Claudette Y. Mullen, Daniel C. McCann, Phyllis L. Scott, Andrea F. Flood, Frances M. Moccero, Beverly A. Johnson, Harry J. Churchill, Daniel T. Flynn, William B. Fjelstad, John B. Bowditch, Allen C . Smith, and David G . Brown. Electrician- Type A: Roger Clark, 507 Sommerset Vehicle Operator: John H . Lower, 2211 Hawthorne Motion seconded by Councilmember Karleski and adopted unanimously. 1 .William Joseph Finn's application for Bartender's License was explained by Councilmember Phillips as to the recommendation of the Liquor License Advisory Committee that the license be denied until he has been released from probation and at that time he should reapply for the license. After a period of question from various Councilmembers, Councilmember Fuller made a motion to deny the license as per recommendation of the Liquor Advisory Committee. Council President Poppas stated an "Aye" vote would be to deny the license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Phillips and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Miles, Fuller, Phillips, Hall, Wood and Karleski. Nay: Council President Poppas. 2. A request from St. John Vianney Congregation for a two day permit to dispense beer at the Fall Festival, October 4th & 5th, 1975. Councilmember Phillips stated that beer on tap would be dispensed and that the Liquor License Advisory Committee recommend that the City Council grant said license. Councilmember Miles questioned if beer could be sold on private property. Council President Poppas asked the City Attorney if beer could be sold on private property. The City Attorney said "No, and that he would look into this matter and change the necessary ordinances." Council President Poppas held this matter over for two weeks. Councilmember Karleski made a motion to show the intent of the Council as to the granting of this license (two (2) day permit). Motion seconded by Council - member Phillips and adopted unanimously. 3. A request by Helgesen family for a Class "B" Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License, to operate the Downunder Rathskeller, Inc. formerly the Firehouse of Janesville, Limited, was presented. Councilmember Phillips stated that the Liquor License Advisory Committee recommended that it be granted. Mr. Max E. Dennis of Rock County Bank surrendered the license of the Firehouse of Janesville, LTD. Councilmember Hall made a motion that the license applications be approved and issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Karleski and adopted unanimously. 4. A request by Stanley Mulrooney to transfer the Class "B" license for the Tip Top Tavern from 23 N . Academy St. to 26 No. Academy St. was presented. Councilmember Phillips stated that the Liquor License Advisory Committee recommended to grant the transfer. Councilmember Karleski made a motion that the transfer be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted unanimously. 5. A request by Susan Splinter to transfer the Class "B" Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license to Bruce D. Rummelhoff for the premises located at 309 W. Milwaukee St., known as Don's Lounge. Councilmember Phillips stated that Mrs. Splinter has been advised to dispose of her business and that the Liquor License Advisory Committee recommended granting the transfer to Mr. Donald Rummelhoff under the name of Mr."D'S " Councilmember Phillips made a motion that the transfer be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Fuller and adopted unanimously. 6. The postponed hearing regarding Mr. William McKenzie's operators license was continued. Councilmember Phillips informed the Council that the Liquor License Advisory Committee recommended that Mr. William McKenzie 's operators license be renewed as insufficient evidence had been found by the Committee to revoke the license. Councilmember Miles asked if he was • informed of the reasons for the hearing. Councilmember Phillips replied "yes", Councilmember Miles pointed out that there was conflicting statements between Mr. McKenzie and the Police Officer. Councilmember Karleski asked if a police officer were at the hearing, and Councilmember Phillips answered that only Officer Edmundson was present. Councilmember Hall made a motion that the license application be approved and issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Fuller and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Poppas, Councilmembers Fuller, Phillips, Hall and Wood. Nay: Councilmembers Miles and Karleski. ORDINANCES: 1. A proposed ordinance allowing the taking of electrical license examinations by those with 5 years practical experience as an electrician was given its second reading by title only and public hearing. Appearing before the Council to be heard were Fred Westphal in favor of the ordinance. Those appearing against the ordinance were E. Curtis, Don McGrath, Gene Douglas and also T . Ryan who stated that vocational training should count. Mr. E. Curtis also pointed out that it should be set aside until the state legislation had acted upon this matter. Councilmember Miles asked who requested this ordinance. (2) Councilmember Karleski answered that he had because people had applied that did not get to take the test. Councilmember Karleski made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Poppas, Councilmembers Miles, Fuller, Hall, Wood and Karleski. Nay: Councilmember Phillips. (File Ordinance No. 75-453) 2. A proposed ordinance rezoning land located in the vicinity of Palmer Drive and South Wright Road, from R-1 and R-2 to R-2 and B-1, was given its second reading by title only and public hearing. Appearing before the Council to be heard were Nicholas G . Papadakes owner of the property and Bud Wirth a local realtor, who were in favor of the rezoning. No one appeared against the ordinance. Councilmember Wood asked if the adjacent property owner was informed. City Engineer, Ron Beatty, said "yes". Councilmember Wood also pointed out that there were a greater number of people concerned about this matter. Councilmember Karleski made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hall and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 75-465) 3. A proposed File Ordinance *75-463 to bring the Code into conformity with the National Electrical Code and File Ordinance *75-470. requirements for insurance by a licensed electrician and limiting the instance when a bond is required. Councilmember Karleski made a motion to set aside Ordinance *75-463 and Ordinance *75-470 for three (3) months. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wood and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 75-463) (File Ordinance No. 75-470) 4. A proposed ordinance establishing a 15' building set back from Rock River for new structures was introduced by Councilmember Phillips and given its first reading by title only. A public hearing was set for 29 September, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. (File Ordinance No. 75-450) 5. A proposed ordinance repealing certain parts of the General Code of Ordinance was presented by City Attorney N . Jones, stating this purpose to conform with the recodification . The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Wood and given its first reading by title only. A public hearing was set for 15 September, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. (File Ordinance No. 75-471) 6. A proposed ordinance making amendments to various parts of the Code of General Ordinances was introduced by Councilmember Wood and given its first reading by title only. A public hearing was set for 15 September, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. (File Ordinance No. 75-472) 7. A proposed ordinance allowing the use of certain metered stalls by permit without the deposit of coins was introduced by Councilmember Wood and given its first reading by title only. A public hearing was set for 15 September, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. (File Ordinance No. 75-473) 8. A proposed ordinance recreating Section 10.22 (1) of the Code of General Ordinances (prohibiting parking of buses and large trucks) was brought before the Council. Councilmember Miles made a motion to refer it to the Traffic and Parking Committee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Karleski and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 75-443) (3) =o repi.act: .ace _L JF -SrGL,--ober `)r?`' :_;01_nc"_ Correction on last line, 5th paragraph under Resolutions RESOLUTIONS: 1 . A proposed resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to exercise the option on the land on the west side of Kennedy Road was presented. Councilmember Hall questioned how much interest this would cost and also went on to say that the downtown area would become a ghost town if we did not try to do something in that area, after all the money spent on study projects. He also felt that the downtown is the hub of a good aggressive city. City Manager Bailey stated that bond fund; is only for the purpose of industrial land sites. Paul Ramsey,. •of Merdon Corp. asked how he much it would cost to improve tarea and to fill in the lower area. He also stated that they had sixty five (65) acres that we would sell for the same price as quoted and that they were adjacent land owners and that the parcel of land was not irregular shaped. Councilmember Wood stated that the residential area would have better protection if done by the city. Councilmember Fuller made a motion to adopt said resolution as presented. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote: ' Aye: Council. President Poppas, Councilmember Miles, Fuller, Phillips and Wood. Nay: Councilmembers Hall and Karleski. (File Resolution No.75-601 R F P ORTS : 1 . Public Works Director, Roy Eckrose, gave a report of the longer hours at the landfill site and the cost effect. Some of the Councilmembers questioned a general rate increase as well as change of operating hours at the landfill site. City Manager Bailey stated that they should hold off till budget time to see the total effect of the Governor's budget would have with the City of Janesville. Councilmember Fuller stated that he was going to say the same, hold the line. Councilmember Wood made a motion to direct the administration to close the landfill site on Saturday at 1:30 P.M. and stay open till 4:30 P.M. week days. Motion died for lack of second. It was decided to leave the hours as they are. 2. The financial statement for the month of July, 1975 was presented. Councilmember Karleski made a motion that the financial statement be accepted and placed on file for audit. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wood and adopted unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS: Requests 1 . A request by the Rock County Historical Society for the use of the old Armory building as a museum was presented by City Manager Bailey. Council President Poppas asked that it be held over till a later date so all interested groups could express their view on how this building should be used. Councilmember Wood asked to have a Committee appointed to review the interested groups for the Armory purpose. Councilmember Karleski requested that cost of up -keep, remodeling or changing as well as to who and how this would be paid for. 2. A request for supplemental appropriation for the Bus Department for $2, 300.00 to grant added service due to change in shift hours was presented, by Mr. Roy Eckrose . (4) Councilmember Karleski questioned what was meant by extended service. Mr. Eckrose stated that the bus service would start one half hour, earlier and end one half hour later and that it covers about sixty (60) people. Councilmember Fuller was worried about the precedent that would be set when you may have to cut service at budget time to hold the line. Councilmember Phillips stated that we are back to the landfill -cut back. Mr. Eckrose stated that the service would have to be cut back if the funds were not granted. Councilmember Miles made a motion to grant supplemental appropriation for the Bus Department for $2, 300.00. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hall and denied by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Miles, Hall and Wood. Nay: Council President Poppas, Councilmembers Fuller, Phillips and Karleski. 3. The Wisconsin Chapter of The Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation request permission to conduct door-to-door campaign during October was presented by City Manager Bailey. Councilmember Karleski asked if this had been done before in Janesville. Manager Bailey said yes and that there had not been any complaints. Councilmember Wood asked who was chairman. Manager Bailey stated Mrs. Donald Giles, 610 Grant Ave., Janesville, WI 53545, Phone 752-8524. Councilmember Wood made a motion to grant permission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Fuller and adopted unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS: 1 . Proposed rules and regulations governing greenbelts and open spaces was explained by Mr. Dave Kessler. Council President Poppas requested that it be set in Council Policy Statement and also have maps of the area be attached. Councilmember Wood requested that cost figures for the maintenance of the greenbelt as a result of the changes be furnished. The Council also requested that a copy of the statement be sent to abutting property owners. 2. A certified survey map of three lots located in the 500 block of South Arch Street owned by J.I.C. Corp. was presented by Mr. Ron Beatty. Councilmember Phillips made a motion to approve certified survey map 75029-C. Motion seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted unanimously. S. A request for supplemental appropriation for a turf groomer was presented by City Manager Bailey. Councilmember Karleski asked if this could be put off till budget time. He also stated that this could be used after a storm to clear areas of windfall at the golf course and parks. Mr. Dave Kessler stated that arrangements could be made to use the equipment and pay for it in 1976 provided there was assurance from the Council it would stay in the 1976 budget. Mr. Karl Samek stated that if the Council desires to make this purchase that it appropriate the funds from 1975 surplus. Councilmember Karleski made a motion to appropriate the funds $4, 306.00 from surplus. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hall and adopted (5 ) --1 by the following vote: Aye: Council President Poppas, Councilmembers Miles, Fuller, Hall, Wood and Karleski. Nay: Councilmember Phillips. 4. Mr. Ron Beatty, City Engineer, reported the recommendation of the Committee of Public Works on the Little Theatre floor bid be awarded to Klobucar - low bid of $5, 648.00. Councilmember Wood made a motion to award the bid to Klobucar and the difference from $7, 000.00 be used for window air conditioners . Motion seconded by Councilmember Karleski and adopted unanimously. 5. Council President Poppas set over for two (2) weeks the request for amendment of the city identification system for the Janesville Landfill. 6. A claim for damages by Betty Van Galder was read by the City Attorney (see letter on file) for damage done to her bed of strawberries by the city crew. Councilmember Miles made a motion to deny the claim by Betty Van Galder. . Motion seconded by Councilmember Phillips and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Poppas, Councilmembers Miles, Fuller, Phillips and Hall. Nay: Councilmembers Wood and Karleski. 7. City Manager R. O. Bailey presented the following individuals names that have been appointed to fill vacancies on the Ice Arena Advisory Committee. Jared A . Van Horn and James R. Thorpe. Councilmember Miles made a motion to confirm the appointments. Motion seconded by Councilmember Phillips and adopted unanimously. 8. Additional appointments to the Bicentennial Advisory Committee were presented - Mrs. Jane Keck, George Kalvelage, Ms. Marian Schlueter, Mrs. Richard J . Mead. - Councilmember Fuller made a motion to confirm said appointments. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hall and adopted unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS: Matters Not on the Agenda. 1 . City Manager, R. O. Bailey, reported on the bids for the two (2) fire truck pumpers and that the Chief .(G . Danz) was present to answer any questions. Councilmember Wood asked could this wait for two (2) weeks delay. Councilmember Miles asked who prepared the Spec's for this bid. Chief Danz stated that this was done by the mechanics, deputy chief and himself. Councilmember Miles also stated that the firemen should be contacted for their input.. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Angelo Lamendola Deputy City Clerk (6)