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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, 1 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 2 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 3 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 4