03-21-94PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 1994
VOL. 44
NO. 31 APPROVED APRIL 4, 1994
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held
in the Municipal Building, March 21, 1994.
The meeting was called to order by Council President O'Leary.
Present: Council President O'Leary, Councilmembers Stehura,
Heitzman, Noll, Schneider, and Thomas.
Absent: Councilmember Brien.
Councilmember Thomas led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting held March 7, 1994.
Minutes of the closed session held March 7, 1994.
Licenses; and recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory
Committee: None.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for sewer, water, curb and
gutter, and paving charges for Marling Estates.
Financial Statement for December, 1993.
Action on a motion to approve Final Certified Survey Map #94004-C,
4 lots located at the southeast corner of Candlewood Drive and
Amhurst Road.
Action on a motion to approve Final Certified Survey Map #94010-C,
1 lot located at the northwest corner of Midland Road and Highway
11.
Council President O'Leary 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.
Attorney Lee Kramer, 312 West Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI,
representing Franklin and Betty Deuel, addressed Council stating
his clients would return for some type of business license at 401
West Milwaukee Street.
Pat Ryder, 1245 South Pearl Street, expressed concerns regarding
proposed curb and gutter repair on his street. Council President
O'Leary suggested that this be addressed during the hearing for
Public Works Program #1-1994.
2. A proposed revised ordinance amending text for the Ri and R2
Districts regarding bed and breakfast establishments received its
second reading and public hearing. No one appeared for the public
hearing.
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said revised ordinance, seconded
by Councilmember Schneider and passed unanimously. (File Revised
Ordinance No. 94-908)
3. Public hearing and final resolution for Public Works Program #1-
1994.
Council President O'Leary opened the public hearing° The following
streets were addressed by the public:
Item I: West Wall Street
Jeff Hassinger, 3127 Bond Place, owner of Spirits,
Street, questioned the water main assessment.
2523 West Wall
Item V: Johnson Street
Thomas Anderson, 406 South Jackson Street, expressed concern about
the location of his garage in relation to the construction area.
Item VI: South Pearl Street
Pat Ryder, 1245 South Pearl Street,
gutter on his property.
opposed replacement of curb and
Item IX: West State Street
Todd Rennie, 1311 West State Street questioned the proposed
widening of State Street. Greg Teche, 1303 West State expressed
concern over the width of the terrace after construction and the
effect on his sidewalk.
The public hearing was then closed.
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt items #1-13 of said resolution,
with the interest rate changed to 7.75% per annum on the unpaid
balance, seconded by Councilmember Schneider and passed
unanimously. (File Resolution No. 94-1715)
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt item ~14 of said resolution, with
the interest rate changed to 7.75% per annum on the unpaid balance,
seconded by Councilmember Thomas and passed with the following
vote: Aye: Council President O'Leary, Councilmembers Stehura,
Heitzman, Noll, Thomas. Pass: Councilmember Schneider. (File
Resolution No. 94-1715)
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Councilmember Schneider moved to approve non-use deferments as
recommended by the Administration for Rod Hirsch (10 years),
Neumann Homes (5 years), and John Lee (10 years), seconded by
Councilmember Noll and passed unanimously.
4. Award of Contracts A through J-2 of Public Works Program #1-
1994.
Councilmember Stehura moved to award contracts to apparent low
bidders as recommended by the Committee of Public Works: A. Sewer
& Water: R. T. Fox Contractors, Inc. $386,898.00; B. Curb &
Gutter: Schultz Construction Company $598,516.75; C. Paving: Rock
Road Companies, Inc. $1,035,903.00; D. Limestone: P. W. Ryan &
Sons, Inc. $399,000.00; E. Excavation: Frank Silha & Sons, Inc.
$157,100.00; F. Seal Coat: Struck & Irwin Paving, Inc. $73,990.50;
G. Sidewalk Replacement: R. L. Venske Construction $91,416.25; H.
Lions Beach Bath House: McIntyre Construction $72,302.50; I. Water
Utility Roof: McDermaid Roofing & Insulation Co. $50,392.00; J-1.
Concrete Paving-Highway 14 at Kennedy Road: Rock Road Companies
$342,697.55; J-2. Traffic Signal System-Highway 14 at Kennedy Road:
Cable-Lite Inc. $66,376.78; seconded by Councilmember Thomas and
passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on a motion to grant a blasting permit to Janesville Sand
& Gravel Company for 2 years.
Councilmember Stehura moved to grant a blasting permit for 2 years
to Janesville Sand & Gravel Company, seconded by Councilmember
Thomas and passed unanimously.
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the City of Janesville to
enter into the City-County water-sewer utility extension and Rock
County Airport annexation agreement.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Noll and passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 94-
1711)
3. A proposed resolution authorizing the sub-lease of property
located at 1900 Center Avenue for a temporary library building.
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Heitzman and passed unanimously. (File Resolution No.
94-1713)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the City of Janesville to
apply for 1994 HOME rental rehabilitation funds from the State of
Wisconsin.
Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Heitzman and passed unanimously. (File Resolution No.
94-1710)
5. A proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of property
located at 218 Rockport Road.
6. A proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition and sale of
property located at 820 McKinley Street.
7. A proposed resolution authorizing the City of Janesville to
enter into an agreement with Rock County Habitat for Humanity.
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by
Councilmember Heitzman and passed unanimously. (File Resolution
Nos. 94-1714, 94-1703, 94-1704)
8. A proposed ordinance amending text to allow archery lanes within
enclosed buildings as a conditional use in Mi zoning was
introduced, referred to the Plan Commission, and scheduled for
public hearing on April 18, 1994. (File Ordinance No. 94-915)
9. Matters not on the agenda. There were none.
10. Closed Session.
Councilmember Schneider moved to convene into closed session
pursuant to Wisconsin Statute section 19.85 (1) (g), conferring
with legal council for the governmental body who is rendering oral
or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body
with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to be become
involved concerning one or more personal injury and/or property
damage claims, seconded by Councilmember Noll and passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned into closed
session at 8:48 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy City Clerk