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05-29-90PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING 29 May 1990 APPROVED 6/11/90 Vol. 41 No. 4 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held in the Municpal Building 29 May 1990 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Collins. Present: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson, McLean, Stehura and Stockwell. Absent: Councilmember Schneider. Councilmember Pulliam arrived at 7:45 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the regular meeting held 14 May 1990. Minutes of the study session held 21 May 1990. Licenses; and recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. Waiver of Special Assessment Procedures for storm sewer charges for: A) Brentwood Hills North, B) Hamilton Heights Third Addition, and C) Oakridge Vista North Second Addition. Financial statement for the month of April 1990. Council President Collins stated that if there were no objections, the consent agenda would be approved. There were no objections. OLD BUSINESS 1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Virginia Wyss, representing the Rock Aqua Jays, requested the parking lot at Traxler Park be resurfaced. 2. Action on a proposed resolution vacating a portion of South Walnut St., Riverside St. and Mills St. Councilmember Pierson moved to reconsider the prior amendment to Resolution No. 90-1260, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson, McLean, Stehura and Pulliam. Nay Councilmember Stockwell. Councilmember Pierson moved to delete the amendment that Sherex Chemical be responsible for the railroad crossing improvement, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson, Stehura and Pulliam. Nay Councilmembers McLean and Stockwell. Councilmember Stehura moved to delete (on page 2 of New Rev. Res. 90-1260) under "E", the first paragraph beginning with the words "Be it further .." and substitute "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the vacation of the above street and alley portions are subject to dedication by Sherex Chemical Company, Inc., a storm water drainage easement 30 feet in width in an area northwest of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad main line from Rockport Road to the west line of the northeast 1/4 of Section 2, T2N. R12E. at a location acceptable to the City Engineer.", seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and adopted unanimously. Art Jackson, 2310 Elizabeth St., representing Sherex Chemical, responded to questions from the Councilmembers. Council then voted on the original motion as amended and adopted by the following vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson, Stehura and Pulliam. Nay: Councilmembers McLean and Stockwell. (File New Rev. Res. 90- 1260) 3. Continuation of public hearing on a proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 3410 Bell Street from B4 to M1. No one appeared for the public hearing and it was continued to 11 June 1990. (File Ordinance No. 90-662) 4. Action on the Alcohol License Advisory Committee's recommendation concerning renewal of licenses for Cronin's the Blarney Stone, the Looking Glass, and Tommy's Bar. Councilmember McLean requested that the Council consider each license separately. Councilmember Stehura moved to cancel the nonrenewal/revocation/ suspension hearing and to renew the license for Arvati, Inc., d/b/a Cronin's, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and approved by the following vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson, McLean, Stehura and Pulliam. Nay: Councilmember Stockwell. Councilmember Stehura moved to cancel the non-renewal/ revocation/ suspension hearing and to renew the license for Bruce Monson, d/b/a The Looking Glass, seconded by Councilmember Pierson and approved by the following vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson, McLean, Stehura and Pulliam. Nay: Councilmember Stockwell. Councilmember Stehura moved to cancel the non-renewal/ revocation/ suspension hearing and to renew the license for Michael Schaffner, d/b/a the Blarney Stone, seconded by Councilmember McLean and failed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson and Stehura. Nay: Councilmembers McLean, Stockwell and Pulliam. Council President Collins then told the Council that the scheduled meeting relative to non-renewal/ revocation/ suspension hearing (Blarney Stone) would be held 6 June 1990 at 7:00 p.m. and asked the Councilmembers to waive notice. Councilmembers agreed to waive notice. Councilmember Stehura moved to cancel the non-renewal/ revocation/ suspension hearing and renew the license for Krani, Inc., d/b/a Tommy's Bar, seconded by Councilmember Pierson and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Collins Councilmembers Pierson, Stehura, and Pulliam. Nay: Councilmembers McLean and Stockwell. 5. Councilmember Stehura moved to approve an application for a Class "B" Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage original license for Sam Dalip, d/b/a Regency Pub/London Hotel, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and approved by the following vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson, McLean, Stehura and Pulliam. Nay: Councilmember Stockwell. 6. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of $8,610,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 1990. Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt Resolution 90-1282, seconded by Councilmember McLean. Councilmember Pulliam then moved to amend the resolution by reducing the amount designated to construct and improve streets by $75,000, thereby setting the total amount authorized for this purpose at $1,419,000. In addition, he moved to reduce the amount designated to acquire, improve and maintain parks and public grounds by $35,000, thereby setting the total amount authorized for this purpose at $310,000. Motion seconded by Councilmember McLean and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Collins, Councilmembers Pierson, McLean, Stockwell and Pulliam. Pass: Councilmember Stehura. Council then voted on the original motion as amended and adopted unanimously. Councilmember Pulliam moved to authorize the administration to use $125,000 budgeted for Capital Projects for the purpose of street extension, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 90-1282) 7. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of 100-102 North Jackson St. Councilmember Pierson moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 90-1281) 8. Councilmember Pierson moved to reconsider the City Council's action on the transfer of ownership of the cable television franchise from Jones Intercable Joint Fund II to Jones Crown Partners, seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and passed unanimously. Mr. John Miller, manager of Jones Intercable, and Mr. William Bates, an employee of Hallmark Cards and Crown Cable, answered questions from the Councilmembers. Council adopted Resolution 90-1278 unanimously. (File Resolution No. 90-1278) NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission. A. Councilmember Pulliam moved that Certified Survey Map 90015-C, two lots located on Pontiac Drive north of USH 14, be aproved and released of City utility easements, seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and passed unanimously. (File CSM No. 90015-C) B. Councilmember Pulliam moved to approve Certified Survey Map 90023-C, 3 lots located at the northwest corner of Joliet St. and S. Walnut St., including the acceptance of $133.00 for monies in- lieu-of parkland dedication, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and passed unanimously. (File CSM No. 90023-C) C. Councilmember Pulliam moved to approve Certified Survey Map 90018-C, one lot located on Sentinel Dr. east of Thorncrest Dr., including waiver of parkland dedication requirement, seconded by Councilmember Pierson and passed unanimously. (File CSM No. 90018-C) D. Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt Resolution 90-1283 approving the final plat of Brentwood Hills North, including the waiver of the parkland dedication requirement and release of the 10 ft. wide utility easement running east-west through Lots 1 and 2, seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 90-1283) E. Councilmember Pulliam moved to adopt Resolution No. 90-1284 approving the final plat of Oakridge Vista North Second Addition, including payment of $1,003 to satisfy the parkland dedication requirements, seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 90-1284) F. Councilmember Stockwell moved to adopt Resolution No. 90-1285 approving the final plat of Hamilton Heights Third Addition, including a waiver of the parkland dedication requirements and release of a ten-foot wide utility easement running through lot number 160, seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and adopted unanimously. (File Resolution No. 90-1285) 2. Councilmember McLean moved to adopt Resolution No. 90-1286 amending the 1990 Recycling Program Budget to provide for the establishment to two additional drop-off sites, seconded by Councilmember Pulliam and adopted unanimously. Councilmember Pierson asked if the administration could inform- the public on how to handle certain materials through a news release. (File Resolution No. 90-1286) 3. City Manager Sheiffer presented the following names for approval to the Library Board of Trustees: Raymond Jablonski and Carol Herzig to serve until 30 June 1993; Shane Dolohanty to serve until 30 June 1991. Councilmember McLean moved to approve the appointments to the Library Board, seconded by Councilmember Stockwell and approved unanimously. 4. Council President Collins asked for support to change the City Council meeting procedures in a way that the meetings could be adjourned by 10:30/11:00 p.m., and to limit speakers to five minutes. Councilmembers Pulliam and McLean stated it was the function of the Chair. Councilmember Pierson commented that an effort should be made to distribute lengthy items on to different agendas, while Councilmember Stockwell commented the Council should remain in session until all agenda items were completed. 5. A proposed resolution releasing a portion of a utility easement located adjacent to North River St., north of Mineral Point Av. was referred to the Plan Commission for its report and recommendation. (File Resolution No. 90-1287) 6. A proposed ordinance, amending the list of streets required to yield to other designated streets by adding that Excalibur Drive be required to yield to LaMancha Drive was introduced by Council President Collins and given its first reading by title only and set for public hearing for 11 June 1990 at 7:30 p.m. (File Ordinance No. 90-675) 7. A proposed ordinance, annexing property located on East Milwaukee St. west of USH 14, was introduced by Council President Collins and given its first reading by title only and set for public hearing on 25 June 1990 at 7:30 p.m. (File Ordinance No. 90-676) 8. A proposed ordinance, establishing the zoning classification of land located on East Milwaukee St. west of USH 14 within the city of Janesville, was given its first reading by title only,referred to the Plan Commission and set for public hearing on 25 June 1990 at 7:30 p.m. (File Ordinance No. 90-677) 9. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Stehura asked about the ordinance for the stop sign at Ruger Ay. and Lexington Dr. City Manager Sheiffer responded that it was scheduled for 11 June 1990, per the request of Councilmember Schneider. Councilmember Pierson stated that there were six more lights out on Milton Av. and asked if there was a procedure to report such items. Police Chief Voelker said his department does have a form that can be filled out for such a report. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. Angelo Lamendola Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer 6