1972-09-05 Agenda and MinutesCITY OF JA1lESVILLE
City Council Meeting Agenda
September. 5, 1972
•i.� ems► �' � �
1. Roll Call. Cffy CLEO 0KirCk'",
2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 21, 1972.
,-3. Licenses:
Electrician - Class A
,--James McCutc'han, Rt. 1, Milton, ✓;41110 �e4NSfi� �-C7�-s�•s��Jafi�,sor� ,S7 /
T llJo �,� �¢ r 8L.9e.E+fi'.� �e:.+t•r,.c���le
Operator (Bartender)
Lawrence B. Canniff; Charles E. 1`.AcGuire, Alexander T. Allen,
Bruce W. Buggsr Terry D. Campbell'; Stephen T. Flint.' Christopher
J. Gavin, Anne E. Haney, Edwin E. Loofboro; Keith A. Lutz;'
Martin J. Neurn.uel.ler; `l'nonzas L. N;ghtingalc; Sandra J. Ostrurn,v
Alistiar James W. Tirnpany. Patricia B. Ver anon,-
C'!`�f1rL'� C ,� � , jGC'CG`� ,G �i � GrY_• � .a . �.:-r_,.��:.c_ .ate; � .�['�r-•c,�eGrf-�f�G.�.e�
Class "A" Intoxicating Liquor. and Fermented Malt Bever..ge
Transfer of Location for J amc G. Carxr_.pbell. from. 800 W. Court St. ,
to 203 S. Main St.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Report regarding possible improvements to Monterey Bridge.
,,2. Third reading and Public Hearing of proposed ordinance rezon-
ing` land located north of Kellogg Avenue and east of LaFayette
Street from Industrial to Second .Residence District. (File No.
72-294)
,3. Third reading and Public Hearing of proposed ordinance rezon-
ing land located at 2528 Center Avenue from First Residence
District to Limited Shopping District No. 2. (File No. 72-293)
,, 4. Third reading and Public Hf:a.rin>T of proposed ordinance amend-
ing the Cable TV franchise charges. (File No. 72-292)
5. Report regarding furth:>.r negotiations for sale Cif city property
at .Arch and Sr_nnyside Streets. (Res. No. 72-293)
/b. Third reading and Public Bearing of proposed ordinance re-
pealing prohibition. of those under 18 years of age f.rorn playing
amusement devices unless accompanied by parent or guardian.
(File No. 72-295)
7. IntrodLiction of proposed ordinance setting, forth the .rules and
regulations for use of marks, paxk facilities, golf courses,
bathing beaches, playgrounds, :seen belts. and open space.
(1'ile No. 72-280)
City Council Mtg. Agenda - 9/5/72
Page 2
8. Explanation of certain expenditure items on June Financial
Statement.
,,,,9. Report regarding traffic signal at Jackson and Centerway.
10. Matters not on the Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS-
_,P. Request from St. John Vianney Church to hold Fall Festival
October 7 and 8.
W12. Recommendation of the Plan Commission relative to Star View
Heights, Second Addition. (Res. No. 72-294)
�3. Acceptance of resignation and approval of appointment to Board
of Review.
4. Waiver of Special Assessment Procedure.
11-5. Presentation of request for vacation of portion of Sharon Street.
�6. Recommendation of the Plan Commission and introduction of
proposed ordinance relative to Mobile Home Courts and Travel
Trailer Camps. (File No. 72.-2o'6)
7. Appointment of a Land Acquisition Board to acquire required
right of way for the Five Points Intersection Project.
8. Council authorization for City Manager to enter into agreement
for IPA Grant.
11
PECIAL REGULAR COLNCIL MEETINV F ,
Q
N
N
��
rS
N'
ilk
1�
•�
;OUNCT.Li4AN
VANHORN
v
RUDE
�/
✓
fYto
✓
v
G�
r✓
!i
?%
v
LOVEJOY
V
v
HALL
_✓
t
//LU
v
✓
✓
(/
KARLESKI
1/
✓
v
✓
✓
t/
✓
c/
(i
�/
�/
WOOD
i�
'
j
v
• �,'
w
�V/
v
II
f _
CHAIRMAN
MC CARTNEY
HARMONY
AUSTIN
JANESVILLE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
Vol. 32 REGULAR MEETING
No. 13 September 5, 1972
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal
Building, September 5, 1972, at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Council President Karleski, Councilmen VanHorn, Rude, Lovejoy, Hall, Roth
and Wood.
Absent: None.
Councilman Lovejoy made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 21, 1972 as distributed. Motion seconded by Councilman VanHorn and adopted by the
following vote: Aye: Councilmen VanHorn, Lovejoy, Hall, Karleski and Wood; Pass: Council-
men Rude and Roth.
Licenses
The Clerk submitted two additions to the licenses listed on the agenda - Electrician
Type B, David Drans£i_eld, and Operator (bartender) Charles E. Socwell.
The Clerk also referred a request for a 90 day extension for the Class B Beer Only
license granted but not issued until compliance with the Building and Sanitation Codes to
Walter S. Wunschel at 211 W. Milwaukee Street for council consideration.
Councilman Rude made a motion to approve all licenses listed in Section 3 of the
agenda plus the additions by the Clerk except for the request for a 90 day extension. Motion
seconded by Councilman Roth and adopted unanimously.
Councilman Roth made a motion to refer the request for a 90 day extension to the Liquor
License Control and Advisory Committee and notify the owner that the Committee meets one week
from tomorrow. Motion seconded by Councilman Lovejoy. After discussion on the meaning and
statements of the request, Councilman Roth withdrew his motion. Councilman Roth made a motion
to refer the request to the Liquor License Control and Advisory Committee for further clarifi-
cation. Motion seconded by Councilman Wood and adopted unanimously.
1. Electrician - Class A - James McCutchan; Electrician - Class B - David Dransfield.
2. Operator - Lawrence B. Canniff, Charles E. McGuire, Alexander T. Allen, Bruce W.
Buggs, Terry D. Campbell, Stephen T. Flint, Christopher J. Gavin, Anne E. Haney,
Edwin E. Loofboro, Keith A. Lutz, Martin J. Neumueller, Thomas L. Nightingale,
Sandra J. Ostrum, Alistiar James W. Timpany, Patricia B. Vergason, Charles E.
Socwell.
2. Class "A" Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage - Transfer of location
for James G. Campbell from 800 W. Court Street to 203 S. Main Street.
Ordinances
1. A proposed ordinance changing the zoning classification of land located north of
Kellogg Avenue and east of LaFayette Street was given its third reading and public
hearing. Appearing before the Council were Bud Wirth representing Dr. Damrow
stating that the proposed development under F.H.A. regulations requires the zoning
to be Second Residence District, and Thomas Larson stated the 120 unit apartment
complex would be primarily for the elderly. Councilman Roth questioned Bud Wirth
that if the application for the apartment complex were turned down by the F.H.A.,
would the owner request the zoning be returned to industrial? Bud Wirth answered
yes, he would like to request the zoning be returned to Industrial in that case
as Industrial Zoning would be more valuable to the owner.
Councilman Roth made a motion to adopt said ordinance. Motion seconded by Council-
man Hall and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 72-294)
2. A proposed ordinance changing the zoning classification of land located at 2528
Center Avenue was given its third reading and public hearing.
Councilman VanHorn questioned if this rezoning was in conformance with the Master
Plan. Director of Public Works Krempel said it does conform to the Master Plan
and is at the request of the Plan Commission. Councilman Lovejoy stated that the
Plan Commission did not feel that a public hearing was required at the Plan
Commission level as the change in zoning is to meet conforming use. Councilman
Hall expressed concern over not notifying adjacent property owners of the hearing.
Mr. Krempel stated that adjacent owners were contacted and requested to join in
the rezoning of their.property to conform with the Master Plan. Council President
Karleski requested information as to what buildings had started construction before
annexation.
Councilman Roth made a motion to adopt said ordinance. Motion seconded by Council-
man Lovejoy and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Councilmen Vanliorn, Rude,
Lovejoy, Karleski, Roth and Wood; Nay: Councilman Hall. (File Ordinance No. 72-293)
3. A proposed ordinance amending the Cable -TV franchise charges was given its third
reading and public hearing. Those appearing against the ordinance were Richard
Windorf and George Walter. Appearing in favor of the ordinance were 0. D. Miller
and James Fitzgerald, President of Total TV who answered questions from the Council.
Also appearing were William Young, Director of Business Affairs, who outlined the
schools uses of Total TV. John Manhart, Chief Engineer of Total TV, explained the
various parts and components of the system and the requirements of the new F.C.C.
regulations.
Councilman Rude made a motion that the proposed ordinance be amended to allow an
increase of 50 cents to begin on 1 January 1973 and an additional 50 cent increase
effective 1 January 1974 or sooner if service is provided for the other channel.
After discussion Councilman Rude withdrew his motion.
Councilman Lovejoy made a motion to adopt said ordinance as presented. Motion
seconded by Councilman Vanliorn and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Councilmen
VanHorn, Lovejoy, Karleski and Roth; Nay: Councilmen Rude, Hall and Wood.
(File Ordinance No. 72-292)
4. A proposed ordinance repealing prohibition of those under 18 years of age from
playing amusement devices unless accompanied by parent or guardian was given its
third reading and public hearing. Bennett H. Shulman, Attorney, introduced Mr.
Jules Millman, President of American Amusements Inc. Mr. Millman and Mr. Shulman
answered questions from the Council concerning the operation contemplated. Mr.
Raymond Dowd appeared in favor of the ordinance.
Councilman Wood made a motion to amend the ordinance by adding - Section II. This
ordinance shall be published on January 2, 1973 and shall be in effect thereafter.
Motion seconded by Councilman Roth and adopted unanimously.
Councilman Roth made a motion to adopt the ordinance as a.:ended. Mocion seconder
by Councilman Rude and adopted unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 72-295)
Resolutions
1. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a bid of $2,101.00 received on
August 1, 1972 from Harold Bouton for a parcel of land at 231 North Arch Street'
was presented. The City Manager informed the Council that negotiations with Mr.
Bouton indicated that he was not prepared to increase his bid for this property
and recommended that the property be sold to Mr. Bouton at his original bid price.
Councilman Roth expressed concern over establishing a fair market value on this
parcel by selling at the price quoted. y L'.-�..;5 y,ti-1
Councilman Rude made a motion to adopt the resolution. Moti.oA seconded and adopted
by the following vote: Aye: Councilmen Vanliorn, Rude, Lovejoy and Karleski; Nay:
Councilmen Hall and Wood; Pass: Councilman Roth. (File Resolution No. 72-293)
Relation and P.ppointment
Reports
1. The City Manager informed the Council of the resignation of James Kestol from the
Board of Review and that he had contacted alternate member Reverend William Riggs
who had agreed to accept the appointment to fill the vacancy.
Councilman Rude made a motion to accept the resignation of James Kestol and to
approve the appointment of Reverend William Riggs to fill the vacancy on the Board
of Review. Motion seconded by Councilman Lovejoy and adopted unanimously.
1. Director of Public Works Krempel reported on the status of the Monterey Bridge
repairs. He outlined his requests to the State Highway Commission for a wider
roadway and proposed safety features. The State has agreed to peel back the
existing asphalt and deteriorated concrete and replace it with 1 1/2" of new
concrete and build up the curb height. The State Highway Commission will request
frona.,$75,000 :,to `$100,'000.00 °for the necessary repairs in its
requests.
2 -
Requests
2. Councilman. Roth reported on the School Board meeting regarding the Council's
Policy Statement on the use of the Armory as a Community Center and budget on
said center. He stated that the School Board voted 5 to 3 to postpone action
on the Policy Statement until after they had seen a proposed budget. Mr. Ellis
was directed to prepare a proposed budget for the Board.
1. A request for vacation of a portion of Sharon Street lying East of the present
end of Sharon Street from Sharon Road to the park land to the east was presented.
Councilman VanHorn made a motion that the request be referred to the Plan
Commission for their consideration. Motion seconded by Councilman Hall and
adopted unanimously.
2. A request to hold the St. John Vianney Fall Festival 1972 on October 7 and 8,
with an outdoor Carnival on the parking lot with a request that the fees be
waived was presented.
Councilman Hall made a motion that the request be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilman Roth and adopted unanimously.
Councilman Rude made a motion to adjourn the meeting to September 11, 1972 at 7:30 P.M.
Motion seconded by Councilman Roth and adopted unanimously.
SEAL
The meeting was adjourned at 11:19 P.M.
George A. Krueger
City Clerk
- 3 -