1967-08-21 Agenda and MinutesCITY OF JANESVILLE
City Council Meeting Agenda
August 21, 1967
1. Roll Call.
2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 7, 1967.
3. Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 3.7, 1967.
4. Licenses:
e-r ii, to-,-- (Bartender)
F. Eugene Ruchti, David W. Rouse, Howard J. Spry, Nathan
C. Johnston, Jr.
Food
,Jerry°s Super Svc., 1517 Milton Avenue
OLD.BUSINESS
1. Third reading and hearing of proposed ordinance
annexing portion of land presently in the Town of
Janesville.
2. Report by Acting City Manager re: request for
extension of bus service to the Blackhawk Shopping
Center.
3. Police Department report re: motorcycles.
4. Further consideration of Knutson matter re: easements.
5. Financing for remodeling of old Library building.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Financial statement for July.
2. Request from DAV to hold Forget -Me -Not Drive.
3. Resolution authorizing Attorney General to intervene
on City°s behalf re: State of Wisconsin vs Pennsalt
Chemical Corp., et al.
4. Presentation of Preliminary Resolution for 3967 �wb�iprove—
ment Program No. 3
5. Authorization for payment to mead & Runt for Sewage
Treatment Faciiity design.
6 Council authorization for City to participate in Land
and Water Conservation Fund Act
City Council Agenda 8/21/67
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7e Authorization to exercise options pertaining t®
future Park L.r nd development.
8. Schedule date £®r next Regular Council Meeting
9. Matters not an the Agenda
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Vol. 31 Janesville, Wis.
No. 14 August 21, 1967
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held on
Monday, August 21, 1967, at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Council ]President Panning$ Councilman Rsll, Roth, Schneider, Pell
and Diller, and Acting City Tanager Karl. A. Sa mek.
Absent: Councilman Grumich.
1. The minutes of the -,egular meeting held ,August 7, 1967 were read.
Councilman Pell moved these minutes be approved, Motion seconded by Councilman
Roth and adapted unanimously.
2. The minutes of the special meating held August 17, 1967 were read.
Councilman Roth moved these minutes be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman
Schneider and :adopted unanimously.
3. The following license applications were presented:
FOOD
Jerry's Super Svc., 1517 Hilton Avenue, and Faintly Kitchen Annex, 37 S. Main Street.
Kenneth P. Frederick, Arthur'C. Golberg, Nathan C. Johnston Jr., David W. house,
F. Eugene '"L :era .7. Gary T. Symone, and Thomas W. Zigler.
Councilman biller mowed: there li.cenges be issued. Motion seconded by Councilman
Schmider and adop' d
4. A proposed ordinance annexing the ;areas northwest of the City was
presented. Joseph Forrestal, Attorney, representing the tavern interests on Forth
Washington Street appeared and asked that the property owned by the Petts either
be omitted from the annexation or given special permission to sell package goods
as allowed in the township. The Acting City Manager reported that the State was
in the process of ahaalyzing the e£fytiont from. the Riverside plating Company and
recommended no action until this report was completed. John Meajire, Attorney,
representing Class A liquor stores in the City appeared and asked that he wished
to oppose any change in the city liquor lag;s and reques-.ed the opportunity of
appearing when the matte: came up for final action. C. E. Rathjen, owner of
property on Hamilton and Elgin Avenues appeared and requested that he be given an
opportunity to oppose the aaxnexation.
5. the request f®r exe, sioj? of bus service to th.e Blar-khawk Shopping
Center was presented and the Acting City ma:aager recomended that no further exten-
sions requiring additional rotates be made. L report of the bus patronage on the
run to Cedar Crest was presented.
After some discussion Councilman Miller moved that the report be received
and placed on file. Motion seconded by Counacilmana bell and adopted unanimously.
5. Officer dames Edmuyndson appeared and presented a six months record of
arrests for noise csused by motorcycles and explaineud police activity in regard to
abatement of noise. The City Attorney stated that failure of parents to control
activities of those owning motorcycles was to blame.
7. Councilman Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
(INSERT RESOLUTION TION - TEA STREET GRADING)
Motion seconded by Councilman Moth and adopted unanimously.
S. .learn Naaue7rt, representing the Student Councils of both Senior High
Schools, appeared and outlined the activities, hours, rules, and a tentative budget
for operation of a mouth ]Drop -In Center at the old Library. After some discussion
Cauncilaa n Moth moved that the south portion of the Old Library be designated a
Youth Drop -In Center. Motion seconded by Councilman Miller and adopted unanimously.
9. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman N,[iller who
moved its adoption%
RESOLUTION
,REAS, the Council has suede a determination regarding the use of the
old Library building, and
and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to c fence the renovation of said building,
WHEIMAS, it is estimated that the sum of $37,5 a0.00 is required for this
purpose, and
WHEREAS, said funds are not ivmed-i Ately available to cover the costs of
this project;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEa3, 012-t thE, Burs of $37,550.00 be temporarily
borrowed from the Public Workr %and Rand w th the aforesaid amount to be returned
to the Public Works Farad at the rate of one-third in- each of the current budgets
for the years 1965, 1969, and 1970.
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Motion seconded by Councilman Bell and adopted unanimously.
10. George Steil, Atr^vney, appeared and presented a petition signed by
184 residents asking the City to take action against Whilden B. Hughes because of
offensive odors occasioned by the operation of a stock farm on Beloit Avenue.
Mr. Hughes appeared and explained his operations and the cause of the odors.
Richard Rosenberg appeared on behalf of Mr. Hughes and asked that the Council work
out a solution to the problem pending a visit by a professor from the University
on August 29.
After some discussion by the Council, it was requested that Mr. Hughes clean
out the steer pen by Tuesday, August 29, which Mr. Hughes agreed to do. It was
requested by the Council that he keep the pen clean in the future.
11. The financial statement for July was presented. Councilman Miller
moved that this report be received .and ordered placed on file. Motion seconded by
Councilman. Roth and adopted u,,-,iimously.
12. A request was received from the D.A.V. to hold their annual Forget-me-
not Drive on September 15 and 16. Councilman Schneider moved this request be
approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Bell and adopted unanimously.
13a A letter was read from the Attorney General of Wisconsin askiiag
authorization to intervene on the City`s behalf in the price fixing case against
the Pennsalt Chemical Corporation. Councilman Roth moved that the Acting City
Manager be authorized to execute this agreement assigning claims to the State of
Wisconsin. Motion seconded by Councilman Bell and adopted unanimously.
14, The following resolution was presented:
(INSERT RESOLUTION - I-J LIC WORKS PROGRAM NO. 3)
After some discussion in which sidewalk on Pontiac Drive south of Ruger Avenue and
Mohawk toad vicinity was added, Councilman Roth moved adoption of the above reso�
lotion. Motion seconded by Councilman Schneider and adopted unanimously.
15. The following resolution was read-
(INSEPVT RESOLUTION - bX!.AD AND IliW PA'V T)
Councilman Miller moved the above resolution be adopted, Motion seconded by
Councilman. Rath and, adopted unanimously.
16. .The following resolution was read-
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SOLUTION ON ACQUISITIOI4 OR iDEVELOPMENTT
FOR O[TDOOR RECREAaI0N
WHEREAS, The City* of Janesville is interested in acquiring lands or developing
outdoor recreational facilities on the following described project for the enjoyment
of the citizenry of said City and the State of Wisconsin,
Project description: (Acquisition)
Stage 1 Parcels # 1, 2, 3, and 4 (Description on file with City Clerk)
Stage 2 Parcels # 6, 7 & 8
AND, Laird and Water Conservation Feared ,act financial assistance is required
for the acquisition or development of said outdoor recreational facilities,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council, City of ' Janesville, of
Rock County, State of Wisconsin, that said City does agree to obligate the funds or
services stipulated below to satisfactorily -complete the following project and thews
become eligible for Land and dater Conservation Fund Act financial aid of 50% of
the estimated or actual cost, whichever is less, at the completion of said project.
NO1W19 THEREFORE, be it resolved that such project and funds or services shall be
authorized as follows:
Total Estimated Cott Total Estimated Federal Shane
Stage 1 & 2 143,003.10 71,501.55
Stage 1 99,354.10 49,677.05
AND, be it further resolved that Karl A. Samek is hereby authorized and
directed to make applications to the State Conservation Commission of Wisconsin to
seek federal financial assistance on :his project for them and be further authorized
to take the necessary action to complete such project, and sign the required maintenance
agreement.
AND, be it further resolved that this resoluvion and plan approved by said
Common Council be forwarded to the State Conservation Commission of Wisconsin,
Madison, Wisconsin, for the purpose of obtaining such financial aid as their share
of the reimbursable acquisition or development costs.
After some discussion as to the amount being spent for park land, 0oouncilman
Roth avowed adoption of the above resolution. Councilman Miller seconded the motion
and adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Councilmen Roth, Schneider, Bell, Miller and. Henning.
Nay: Councilmen Hall.
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17. The following resolution was read:
MAIITE"NAVCR AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, it is desirable to provide maintenance of recreation facilities
established under the provisions of the land and Water Conservation Fund Act.
Now be it resolved that. Common Council of the City of Janesville will hereafter
provide the necessary maintenance as follows:
The property shall be maintained so as , to appear attractive and inviting
to the public. Sanitation and sanitary facilities shall be maintained in accor-
dance with applicable state and local public health standards. Properties shall
be kept reasonably safe for public use. Pare prevention, lifeguard and similar
activities shall be maintained at levels.reaasonable to prevent loss of the lives
of users. Buildinggs, roads, trails and other structures and improvements shall
be kept in reasonable repair throughout their estimated lifetime so as to prevent
undue deterioration and not to discourage public use on the following described
project:
(Description on file with City Clerk)
AND, be it further provided that the City of Janesville will keep the
facility open to the general public at reasonable hours and times of the year
consistent with the type of facility ;aud will further obt &in the State Conserva-
tion Commission of Wisconsin's approval in writing before any change from the
original recreational use is effected on the above -described project.
AND, be it farther provided that should negotiations for adequate main-
tenance fail the State may demand a refund of federal funds involved in this pro-
ject on a3 depreciating basis. Until this matter is resolved, the local sponsoring
unit: of govevrrmentr shall not: be eligible for Land and Cuter Conservation Fund Act
money. In the event of default the State shall hame the right to maintain the
project: and shall be authorized to charge such cost of maintenance back to the
local units of government. It is further agreed that auch costs of maintenance
shall constitute a debt due and. oaring to the State.
After some discussion Councilmen Rath moved adoption of the above resolu-
tion. Motion seconded by Councilman Bell and adopted unanimously.
18. The follmiiang roar,,lu.tionn was introduced by Councilman Schneider who
moved its adoption:
(INSERT XF30LUTTION - OPTIONS)
After some discussion,.the motion was seconded by Councilman both and adopted
unanimously.
19. Councilman Bell moved that the next regular council meeting be held
on September 5, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Schneider and
adopted unanimously.
20. The President of the Council read the following resolution:
(INSERT RESOLUTION - CITY MANAGER APPOINTMENT)
Councilman Bell Moved this resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman
Roth and adopted unanimously.
21. The Acting City Manager stated that bond counsel and financial con-
sultants should be arranged for for the coming issuance of sewage treatment
revenue bonds and school financing for early 1968. After some discussion by the
Council, action on this matter was held over until the next regular meeting.
22. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:55 P.M.
U. C. Bradford
City Clerk
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