Minutes 10-08-01.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, VVlSCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
October 8, 2001
VOL. 52
NO. 16
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on October 8,
2001.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Brien at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Steeber led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Brien, Councilmembers Damron, Williams, O'Leary (arrived at 7:15 p.m.),
DeGarmo, Murphy and Steeber. Absent: None.
CONSENTAGENDA
Minutes of the closed session of September 10, 2001.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 24, 2001.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #01036-C, City of Janesville, 1 lot and 3 outlots
at Beloit Avenue and STH 351.
Action on a financial gain request from the South Central Wisconsin Builders Association (SCWBA) to
utilize Traxler Park for a Holiday Light Display from December 1 through December 30, 2001.
Council President Brien stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were no objections.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
There were none.
The following New Business item was taken out of order.
4. A proposed resolution approving an Option and Purchase Agreement and a TIF Development
Agreement with Ryan Companies US, Inc. for the Option, Sale, and Development of a 51.3 Acre Industrial
Site in TIF No. 22. Council President Brien stated he would allow public comment on the resolution. Jeff
Smith, representing Ryan Company, and Jeff Hoffman, representing John Deere, spoke in favor of this
resolution. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, stated that the public should know that Ryan is getting a tax
advantage of $710,000. City Manager Sheiffer replied the public was informed that the total cost of City
improvements for this project was $3,772,075. Councilmember Murphy stated he would be abstaining
from discussion and action on this resolution because of a conflict in interest. Councilmember Steeber
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo. The resolution passed by the
following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Brien, Damron, Williams, O'Leary, DeGarmo and Steeber. Passed:
Councilmember Murphy. (File Res. No. 2001-194)
Council returned to regular agenda order.
2. Continued public hearing and action on a proposed ordinance to increase Code Administration fees.
Doug Marklein, representing SCWBA, indicated the fees were a "livable increase" but would prefer no
increase. Councilmember Wdliams moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember
Damron. The motion passed unanimously. (File Rev. Ord. No. 2001-98)
3. Continued public hearing and action on a proposed ordinance amending the Janesville Code of
General Ordinances to increase the Sign Fee Schedule. David Babcock, owner of Babcock Outdoor
Signs, and Jeff Smith, owner of Lamar, spoke in opposition to this ordinance. Council President Brien
stated there was a motion on the floor from September 10, 2001 to adopt said ordinance and to delete
section 14.12.051 requiring an annual license and the $100 annual fee. The motion to adopt Revised
Ordinance 2001-89 passed unanimously. (File Rev. Ord. No. 2001-89)
4. Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing fees for recycling of
refrigerated appliances at the City's landfill. No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilmember
DeGarmo moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Steeber. The motion passed
unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2001-100)
5. Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance permitting outdoor dining activities and
food sales in the public terrace and sidewalk. Nanette Chesmore, 536 Bostwick Avenue, spoke in favor
of this ordinance. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by
Councilmember Murphy. The motion passed unanimously. (File Rev. Ord. No. 2001-101)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of the proposed FY2002 City and Library budgets. City Manager Sheiffer outlined the
highlights of the budgets and the service levels provided to the community. Councilmember Murphy
requested information on the amount needed to decrease the proposed 2002 General Fund expenditures
to have a 5% expenditure increase. Councilmember O'Leary requested information on what the fiscal
impact of the proposed police station debt service costs and the proposed Storm Water Utility would have
on the budget. The proposed 2002 budgets are on file for public review.
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $1,100,828 Sewerage
System Revenue Bonds and providing for other details and covenants with respect thereto.
Councilmember Murphy stated he would be abstaining from discussion and action on this resolution
because of a conflict in interest. Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Wdliams. The motion passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers O'Brien,
Damron, Wdliams, O'Leary, DeGarmo, and Steeber. Passed: Councilmember Murphy. (File Res. No.
2001-189)
3. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the use of paper ballots for the November 6, 2001 Milton
School District Referendum Election. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Wdliams. The motion passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2001-192)
5. A proposed ordinance increasing disposal fees at the City's Sanitary landfill was introduced and
scheduled for public hearing on October 22, 2001. (File Ord. No. 2001-99)
6. Matters not on the agenda. Councilmember Steeber reminded everyone of National Fire Prevention
week and stated that the City of Janesville has an excellent Fire Department. He thanked the local fire
department for their hard work.
7. Councilmember Williams moved to convene into closed session pursuant to W~sconsin Statute Section
19.85 (1) (e) for the purpose of considering collective bargaining strategies since competitive or bargaining
reasons require closed session. The motion was seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned into closed session at 8:25 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer