01-08-90PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
8 January 1990
VOL. 40
NO. 27
(Revised 1/24/90)
APPROVED 2/5/90
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville,
held in the Municipal Building 8 January 1990 at 7:30 p.m.
Council President Stockwell called the meeting to order.
Present: Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers Pierson,
Collins, Pulliam, Stehura, McLean and Schneider.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council President Stockwell stated that licenses and the special
recognition would not be considered under the consent agenda and
would be acted on separately.
Minutes of the regular meeting held 26 December 1989.
Council President Stockwell stated that if there were no
objections, this consent agenda item would be approved. There
were no objections.
LICENSES
Councilmember Pulliam moved that the license agenda be adopted,
as recommended, excluding M&M Ltd., and operators (bartender)
licenses for Sharon Brown and Bruce Monson, seconded by
Councilmember McLean, and adopted unanimously.
Councilmember Collins moved to grant Bruce Monson an operator's
license. Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmembers then discussed the Schedule for Appointment of
Agent relative to M&M Ltd. that needs the signature of the police
chief. Police Chief Ray Voelker explained that he did not feel
that he was prepared to sign the Schedule for Appointment of
Agent and had suggested that M&M Ltd. appoint some one besides
Mr. Monson. As a corporation, Mr. Monson (if he was not the
Agent) would be required to have a bartender's license to work
alone in his own establishment. As sole owner, he would be the
licensed owner and be allowed to tend bar alone Mr. Monson
wants to incorporate his business for insurance purpbses.
Sharon Brown of 312 1/2 East Memorial Dr. appeared before the
Council and presented a petition signed by friends relative to
her character, and asked Councilmembers to consider granting her
a bartender's license, so she could continue work. Councilmember
Collins moved to grant an operator's license to Sharon Brown,
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seconded by Councilmember Pierson and adopted by the following
vote: Aye: Councilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam, Stehura,
McLean and Schneider. Nay: Council President Stockwell.
Councilmember Pierson moved that the Class B license be granted
to M&M Ltd., seconded by Councilmember Collins.
Bruce Monson appeared before the Council to answer any questions
from Councilmembers.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Pierson moved to
postpone action on granting a license to M&M Ltd. for one month.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Council President Stockwell then called for a vote on the
original motion to grant a Class B license to M&M Ltd. and it
failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Pierson,
Collins and Pulliam. Nay: Councilmembers Stehura, Stockwell,
McLean and Schneider. Council President Stockwell stated that the
denial of a Class B license to M&M Ltd., as well as a bartender's
license to Bruce Monson, was based on Mr. Monson's four alcohol
convictions and three pending alcohol violations.
(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
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt Resolution No. 89-1235
commending Lt. Donald Cox for his 28 years of service to the City
of Janesville as a police officer, seconded by Councilmember
McLean and adopted unanimously. Council President Stockwell read
the commendation and presented same to Lt. Cox. (File Resolution
No. 89-1235)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be
affected by Council action.
Tim Boylen of 137 South Randall spoke to Councilmembers with
respect to the City's care and pride in maintaining the golf
courses, such as replacement of downed trees, since they
represent a large investment for the City.
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the city Manager to amend
the agreement between the City and HUFCOR, Inc. for the purchase
and sale of 25 acres of land for industrial purposes was
postponed until 22 January 1990 by Council President Stockwell.
(File Resolution No. 89-1243)
3. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter
into certain proceedings with the State of Wisconsin for the
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reconstruction of the Monterey Bridge was reviewed by Assistant
City Manager Tom Rogers. Councilmember Collins moved to adopt
said resolution as presented, seconded by Councilmember McLean
and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 89-1239)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission:
A. Final Certified Survey Map 89056-C, Laurel Avenue Partners,
2 lots located on Madison/Laurel Avenues was reviewed by Acting
Planning Director Brad Cantrell. Councilmember Pierson moved to
approve Certified Survey Map 89056-C, seconded by Councilmember
Collins and adopted unanimously. (Flle CSM89056-C)
2. Action on the approach to be used in selecting a Lessee for
the Municipal Golf Courses effective 1 January 1991 was reviewed
by city Manager Sheiffer to be as follows: 1) An open selection
process, 2) Sole source negotiations with Rajon Corporation, and
3) Municipal operation.
Councilmember McLean moved to select option 1 (an open selection
process), seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted by the
following vote: Aye: Council President Stockwell, Councilmembers
Collins, Pulliam, Stehura and McLean. Nay: Councilmembers
Pierson and Schneider.
3. Action on a proposed resolution approving the Downtown
Business Improvement District's Fiscal Year 1990 Operating Plan
was reviewed by Community Development Director Michael King.
Councilmember McLean moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Schneider and adopted by the following vote: Aye:
Coucilmembers Pierson, Collins, Pulliam, Stehura, McLean and
Schneider. Nay: Council President Stockwell. (File Resolution
No. 90-1245)
4. Award of Contract B-89 Wastewater Utility - Treatment Plant
Additions to Twin City Construction Company of 7600 Parklawn
Avenue, Edina, Mn. for a total amount of $684,979.00.
Councilmember Collins moved to award the bid, as recommended by
the Public Works Committee to Twin City Construction Co. for
$684(979, seconded by Councilmember McLean and adopted
unanimously.
5. Review of topics and dates for City Council Study Sessions.
City Manager Sheiffer presented a proposed schedule for the next
few months. After a discussion, it was agreed to change the
schedule by postponing requirements for bartender's licenses to
February and moving commercial waste collection up to January.
The Councilmembers agreed to hold the study session for January
on the 24th (Wednesday) from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and waived
notice for same.
6. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the city
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administration to apply for an Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant for
the renovation of the Traxler Park boat launch. The application
would request a grant of $10,500 to match local funding.
Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember McLean and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution
No. 90-1244)
7. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember McLean stated the
lights were not working on the east side of the River Plaza.
Councilmember Schneider questioned the status of the signals at
the intersection of Highway 14 and County Trunk A. Assistant
City Manager Rogers said a meeting is scheduled with the
necessary state, county and city officials on this matter.
Councilmember Pierson stated that several lights on Milton Avenue
were not working, while Council President Stockwell mentioned
that some of the lights on North Franklin St. also were not
working.
8. Councilmember Pulliam moved to convene into closed session
pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating
on negotiating the leasing of public properties, specifically the
two municipal golf courses, seconded by Councilmember McLean and
adopted unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:55 p.m. to reconvene in closed session.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Angelo Lamendola
Deputy City Clerk
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