Minutes 02-11-02.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
February 11,2002
VOL. 52
NO. 29
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on February 11,
2002.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Brien at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Wdliams led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Brien, Councilmembers Damron, Wdliams, O'Leary (arrived at 7:03 p.m.),
DeGarmo, Murphy and Steeber.
CONSENTAGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 2002.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer and sidewalk charges for CSM 01041, James
McGuire.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street light charges for Rotamer
Ridge Estates Second Addition, T. E. Land Development.
Council President Brien stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were no objections.
Councilmember O'Leary arrived at 7:03 p.m.
A proposed resolution in commendation of Elizabeth H. Murray's service to the City of Janesville.
Councilmember Wdliams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and
passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, presented a petition in opposition to building permit requirements for
fence construction. Bill Boyd, President of Janesville Conservation Club, presented a $734 donation to
Leisure Services.
2. A proposed ordinance regulating Fireworks Stands in the City of Janesville received its second reading
and public hearing. No one appeared for the hearing.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember O'Leary and
passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2002-117)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: a proposed resolution granting Alliant a utility easement
on property located along Highway 11 between Wright Road and Wuthering Hills Drive.
Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2002-231)
2. Committee appointment.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to approve the City Manager's appointment of Julie Monroe to the Historic
Commission, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
3. Aproposed resolutionacknowledgingtheCityCouncil'sreviewofthe2001ComplianceMaintenance
Annual Report of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember O'Leary and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2002-227)
4. Report of the Administration on plans for two new water wells.
Bob Boldt, Director of Public Works, reviewed the current status of nitrate contamination in city drinking
wells and alternatives to alleviate the problem. Council took no action.
5. Review of development plans for North Traxler Park.
Council reviewed the project plans for North Traxler Park. Councilmembers asked various questions and
made suggestions during the review. Council took no action.
6. Review of development plans for Peace Playground.
Council reviewed the plans for the Peace Park Playground. Councilmembers asked various questions
during the review. Council took no action.
7. A proposed ordinance updating Janesville's nudity in public places and adult oriented entertainment
business licensing and zoning regulations for both alcohol licensed and non-alcohol properties was
introduced, referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on February 18, 2002. (File
Ord. No. 2002-119)
8. A proposed ordinance rezoning property at the terminus of State Street east of Beloit Avenue from
M2 to R3M was introduced, referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on March
11,2002. (File Ord. No. 2002-121)
9. Matters not on the Agenda.
A special Council meeting was scheduled for February 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Council waived notice.
Councilmember DeGarmo requested the Administration review the parking requirements for Craig High
School and determine if they are in compliance.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer