Minutes 01-23-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
January 23, 2006
Approved: February 13, 2006
VOL. 56
NO. 23
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on January 23,
2006. The meeting was called to order by Council Vice President Tim Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m. Council Vice
President Tim Wellnitz led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Councilmembers Brunner, Brien, Williams, Tim Wellnitz, Addie, and DeGarmo. Absent: Council
President Tom Wellnitz.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2006.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee (ALAe)
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Loch
Lomond West Eighth, T. E. Land Development.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for sanitary sewer and water main for Wal-Mart.
Council Vice President Tim Wellnitz stated the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public hearing.
There were none.
2. A proposed ordinance creating Janesville General Ordinance 17.46.010 K. requiring new developments to
construct sidewalks on at least one side of the street received its second reading and public hearing. Gene
Nelson, 1523 S. Orchard Street; Claude Eakins, 1424 Liberty Lane; Tina Hulick, 2824 Dakota Drive and Jeff
Keena, 1061 Laramie Lane spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. The hearing was closed.
Councilmember Brunner moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo.
Councilmembers Brunner and DeGarmo withdrew their motion. Councilmember Brunner moved to table said
ordinance indefinitely and direct the Administration to bring back an ordinance requiring new developments to
construct sidewalks on both sides of the street, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo, and passed
unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2006-305)
3. A proposed ordinance amending the quota for Class B beer only licenses received its second reading and
public hearing. No one appeared for the hearing. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said ordinance,
seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo, and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2006-306)
4. A proposed ordinance revising the City of Janesville Floodplain Ordinance, Chapter 18.60 received its
second reading and public hearing. No one appeared for the hearing. Councilmember Addie moved to adopt
said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Williams, and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2005-301)
5. A proposed resolution vacating a frontage road access easement at 2704-2720 East Milwaukee Street
received its public hearing. Attorney Michael Grubb, representing Blackhawk Credit Union, spoke in favor of
the proposed resolution. The hearing was closed. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo, and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-230)
6. A proposed final resolution for public works projects included in Bid Schedule "I" - 2005 received its public
hearing. Richard Gruber, representing Mercy Hospital, 1000 Mineral Point Avenue, stated the assessment
was fair. He requested Engineering Department review the possibility of adjusting the location of the water
line improvements to a closer proximity to the affected private properties. The hearing was closed.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said final resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie, and
passed unanimously. (File Res. #2005-235)
7. Award of Contract 2005-26 (Sewer and Water) for public works Bid Schedule "I" - 2005.
Councilmember Williams moved to award Contract 2005-26 to R.T. Fox Contractors, Edgerton, WI in the
amount of $355,508.00 as recommended by the Committee of Public Works, seconded by
Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously.
8. City Manager's report.
A) Winter Activities in Janesville.
Tom Presny gave presentation on the many winter activities available in Janesville's 2,300 acres of
parkland. He introduced volunteer Rich Bostwick, 61 Harrison Street, who grooms cross-country ski trails at
Rockport Park. Mr. Bostwick explained how he and other volunteers prepare the trails for skiers.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Loch Lomond West Eighth Addition. Councilmember
Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie, and passed unanimously.
(File Res. No. 2006-236)
2. A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Ruger Ridge First Addition. Councilmember
Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-239)
3. Proposed resolutions (2006-240, 241 & 243) authorizing the acquisition of property for the Centerway
Improvement Project. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by
Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2006-240, 241 & 243)
4. Review of issues with Charter Cable Partners, LLC. Charter Representatives Tim Vowell, Vice-President
of Government Relations & Karen Broach Vice President of Operations, 2701 Daniels Street, Madison,
appeared at Council's request. Mr. Vowell and Ms. Broach explained Charter's current procedure for burying
cable to residences and answered questions from Councilmembers regarding delays. They were requested
to appear at the March 13, 2006 council meeting.
5. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, spoke regarding responsibilities of law makers. Edward Reich, 1240
Boynton Court spoke about fluorinating the water supply.
6. Matters not on the Agenda. There were none.
7. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute
Section 19.85 (1) (e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining
reasons require a closed session, specifically setting the negotiation/bargaining terms and conditions for the
potential sale of an industrial site in a City TIF District, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed
unanimously. There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 8:40 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer