03-18-91PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
18 March 1991
APPROVED 1 APRIL 1991
Vol. 41
No. 30
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville
held in the Municipal Building 18 March 1991 at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Collins.
Present: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson,
McLean, Schneider, Stehura and Pulliam.
Absent: Councilmember Stockwell.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting held 4 March 1991.
Minutes of the closed session held 4 March 1991.
Minutes of the study session held 5 March 1991.
Licenses and recommendations of the Alcohol License
Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of January 1991.
Council President Collins stated that if there were no
objections, the consent agenda would be approved. There were no
objections.
(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.)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be
affected by Council action.
Jim Halbach, 1703 Mole, requested that the Council consider an
ordinance to encourage employees to identify cost saving
measures, and a "sunset ordinance", so that every budget would
have to rejustify its existance every three years.
2. A proposed ordinance amending the building code so as to
require a building permit for the installation of siding to
structures located in any Historic Overlay District was given its
second reading and public hearing.
Karl Southworth, 219 Jackman, spoke in favor of this ordinance.
George Mark, 1925 Eastwood, stated that the original ordinance on
the Historic Overlay District addresses installation of siding;
therefore, this ordinance would not be necessary.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt revised Ordinance 91-724,
seconded by Councilmember Pierson.
Councilmember Pierson moved to table this ordinance indefinitely,
seconded by Councilmember Stehura and failed by the following
vote: Aye: Councilmembers McLean and Stehura. Nay: Council
President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson, Schneider and Pulliam.
The Council voted on the main motion and that passed by the
following vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers
Pierson, Schneider and Pulliam. Nay: Councilmembers McLean and
Stehura. (File Ordinance No. 91-724)
3 & 4. A proposed ordinance annexing property (Ord. No. 91-722)
located west of Parker High School on Mineral Point Av. and a
proposed ordinance zoning said property (Ord. No. 91-723) were
given second readings and public hearing. No one appeared for
the public hearing.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt Ordinance No. 91-722,
seconded by Councilmember Stehura and passed by the following
vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson,
McLean, Stehura and Pulliam. Absent: Councilmembers Pierson,
(File Ordinance No. 91-722)
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt Ordinance No. 91-723,
seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. (File
Ordinance No. 91-723.)
5. The final resolution for Public Works Program #1-1991 was
opened for public hearing.
Earling Dahl, 1523 South Oakhill, stated his opinion that he
should not be assessed for the new street construction abutting
his property, since he will derive no benefit from the improvements.
Brian Wroblewski, 4723 Brown View Dr., requested that Pheasant
Run receive temporary repairs by adding additional crushed limestone
and regrading so that his building site will become more assessible.
Carl Walker, 111 South Fremont, stated his opinion that the street
rehabilitation scheduled for Fremont St. was not necessary. Sheila Rice,
1502 East Milwaukee St., asked several questions pertaining to how a
street is scheduled for street repairs.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution
No. 91-1363)
6. Action to award contracts for the Public Works Program #1-
1991.
Councilmember Stehura moved to award contracts A - G, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee, seconded by
Councilmember Schneider and passed unanimously.
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7. A proposed resolution rejecting the bids for the construction
of the Riverside Park building and authorizing that the work be
done directly by the City by direct negotiations with contractors
and using City forces.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolution,
by Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously.
Resolution No. 91-1365)
seconded
(File
8. A proposed resolution amending Public Works
Program #2-1990 was given its public hearing. No
for the public hearing.
Improvement
one appeared
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution
No. 91-1354)
9 & 10. A proposed ordinance repealing the City's ogling and
improper accosting ordinance (Ord. No. 91-725) and a proposed
ordinance amending the City's ogling and improper accosting
ordinance (Ord. 91-733) were given second readings and joint
public hearing. No one appeared for the public hearing.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt Ordinance No. 91-725,
seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. (File
Ordinances No. 91-725 and 91-733)
11. A proposed resolution discontinuing lands dedicated to the
City located adjoining and north of Hickory Meadows was given its
public hearing. No one appeared for the public hearing.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt said resolution, including a
release of the southern most five feet of the ten foot wide
utility easement, running along the south line of this
dedication, provided that another five foot easement is dedicated
adjoining the easement to the north be approved, seconded by
Councilmember Stehura and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution
No. 91-1355)
12. Council reviewed the architectural design for the new City
Services Center on USH 51 and was informed the administration is
proceeding with the bidding process.
Councilmembers Stehura and Pierson
information concerning the necessity of
its impact on the building's height.
requested additional
the overhead crane and
NEW BUSINESS
iA. Action on a final Certified Survey Map 91005-C, Janesville
Sand & Gravel and Parker Pen USA, Ltd., three lots and and one
outlot located at the northeast corner of USH 51 and Black Bridge
Road.
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Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt CSM 91005-C, seconded by
Councilmember Stehura and passed by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Pierson, McLean, Schneider, Stehura and Pulliam.
Pass: Council President Collins. (File CSM 91005-C)
B & C. Action on final Certified Survey Map 91006-C, Don
Marklein, one lot survey located at the northeast corner of
Waveland Road and Mineral Point Avenue; and, final Certified
Survey Map 91007-C, Don Marklein, one lot survey located at 2923
Harvard Dr.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt CSM 91006-C and CSM 91007-C,
seconded by Councilmember McLean and passed unanimously. (File
CSM 91006-C & 91007-C)
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the City administration to
submit the necessary applications to the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources for any financial aid that may be available for
the Traxler Park boat launch improvement.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Schneider and adopted unanimously. (File
Resolution No. 91-1362)
3. A proposed resolution acknowledging the City Council's review
of the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution
No. 91-1344)
4. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of South Washington
Street north of West Holmes Street was introduced, referred to
the Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on 29 April
1991. (File Resolution No. 91-1364)
5. A proposed ordinance amending the mining district purpose
statement in the zoning ordinance was introduced, referred to the
Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on 15 April
1991. (File Ordinance No. 91-735)
6. Matters not on the Agenda. There were none.
7. Councilmember McLean moved to convene into closed session,
pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85 (1) (e) for the
purpose of deliberating or negotiating the potential purchase
and/or sale of public property, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam
and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:13 p.m. to reconvene in closed session.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk
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