Minutes 04-24-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
April 24,2006
Approved: May 8, 2006
VOL. 57
NO. 2
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
April 24, 2006. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop #405 of First Lutheran Church led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner, Williams, Tom Wellnitz,
and Brien. Absent: Councilmembers DeGarmo and Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 1 0, 2006.
Minutes of the closed session of April 1 0, 2006.
Minutes of the special meeting of April 18, 2006.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of March, 2006.
Action on a financial gain request from the Janesville Design and Development Center for a
Classic Car Show on June 24, 2006.
Council President Tim Wellnitz stated the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none. Council member Brunner stated for the record he had concerns
about the cruise event following the Class Car Show on June 24, 2006.
Special recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Donna Galbrecht's service to
the City of Janesville. Council member Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Council member Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-282)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a
public hearing. There were none.
2-3-4. Council President Tim Wellnitz combined action on items 2-3-4. A proposed ordinance
designating the following as two-way streets: (A) North and South Franklin Streets between
Mineral Point Avenue and Rockport Road, (B) North and South Jackson Streets between
Madison Street and Rockport Road, and (C) Rockport Road between South Jackson Street
and South Franklin Street. (File Ord. 2006-316) A proposed ordinance requiring (A) The new
southbound movement on North Franklin Street to stop for westbound West Wall Street traffic,
and (B) Westbound and southbound traffic stop at the intersection of South Franklin Street and
Rockport Road. (File Ord. No. 2006-317) A proposed ordinance adding North Jackson Street
and Madison Street to the list of all-way stop intersections. (File Ord. 2006-318) Council
President Tim Wellnitz reopened the continued public hearing. Speaking in opposition to the
proposed ordinances were: Stan Dietz, 714 DeSoto Drive and AI Lembrich, 541 Miller Avenue.
Karl Dommershausen, representing the Downtown Development Alliance, spoke in favor of the
proposed ordinances. The hearing was closed. Council member Williams moved to deny said
ordinances, seconded by Council member Brien and passed by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Williams, Brien, Tom Wellnitz and Brunner. Nay: Council President Tim
Wellnitz.
5. Recommendations of the Transportation Committee:
A. A proposed ordinance requiring: (1) southbound South Pine Street and westbound
Lapham Street traffic to stop at intersection of Lapham and South Pine and (2) South
Walnut Street traffic to stop for Lapham Street, received its second reading and public
hearing. John Nevins, 2007 Williamsburg Place, place spoke in favor of the proposed
ordinance. The hearing was closed. Council member Williams moved to adopt said
ordinance, seconded by Council member Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Ord.
2006-310)
B. A proposed ordinance revising the list of through and connecting arterial streets for
truck route designation purposes received its second reading and public hearing. Paul
Murphy, 902 Milton Avenue, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and asked that
Council consider adding Court Street (Atwood Avenue to Adams Street) and Racine
Street (Center Avenue to Interstate 90) as truck routes. Deb Wood, 17 S. Atwood
Avenue, stated the turning radius was limited on Atwood Avenue and feels it isn't an
appropriate truck route. Chad Karl, 27 E. Racine Street, opposed changes on Racine
Street (River Street to Main Street.) The hearing was closed. Council member Tom
Wellnitz moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Council member Williams and
passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2006-319)
C. A proposed ordinance revising the weight limit definition for the purposes of truck
routes, received its second reading and public hearing. No one spoke at the hearing.
Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by
Council member Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2006-320)
6. A proposed final resolution for public works projects included in Bid Schedule "c" - 2006
received its public hearing. Aimee Bierman, 3231 Stellar Drive, spoke in opposition to the
assessments on 2412 Rockport Road. James Zbigniewicz, 2792 Twilight Drive, Sun Prairie,
stated he owned 2 lots on the west side of South Marion Avenue and spoke in support of the
resolution. Linda Helser and Charlene Wilson, 604 South Orchard Street, spoke in opposition
to the assessments on the back of 604 South Orchard Drive. The hearing was closed.
Council member Williams moved to adopt said final resolution with assessments at 2412
Rockport Road deferred until such time as it is developed with a multi-family unit.
Council member Brien seconded the motion and proposed a friendly amendment to defer
assessments at 604 South Orchard Street until developed. CouncilmemberWilliams accepted
the friendly amendment. The motion, as amended, passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-
279)
7. Award of contract C2006-6 (sewer and water) and contract C2006-7 (new street
construction/initial surface paving) for Public Works Bid Schedule "c" -2006. Council member
Williams moved to award the contracts as recommended by the Committee of Public Works:
2006-6 R. T. Fox Contractors, Edgerton, Wisconsin $1,170,611.00
2006-7 Frank Bros., Inc., Janesville, Wisconsin $1,543,971.62
The motion was seconded by Council member Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
8. A proposed resolution approving Amendment No.2 to the project plan for TIF District No.8.
Council President Wellnitz postponed action to the May 8,2006 meeting. (File Res. No. 2006-
269)
9. A proposed resolution approving the project plan and setting the boundaries for TIF District
No. 28. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Council member Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-263)
10. City Manager's report. (A) Paw Print Park Organization.
Laurie Marcus of the Paw Print Park Committee reported on their efforts to build the Paw Print
Park. As of March 31, 2006 the committee had raised $35,000 for the park. She publicly
thanked the 30 volunteers who installed 4,000' of fence. A total of 419 park permits have been
sold. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration and action upon a motion settling the Westbound Hwy. 14 & 1-90 Exit Ramp
construction agreement disputes and assessment litigation between the City, Gordie-Boucher
and the Olive Garden, and adjusting the project costs and assessments levied in Final
Resolution No. 2004-065 accordingly. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to approve and
ratify the City's proposed settlement, release, litigation dismissal, and related project cost and
special assessments that Boucher and The Olive Garden have already accepted and entered
into as offered by the City and as set forth in the City's cover memorandum with attachments
concerning the 1-90 Exit ramp public works project, seconded by Council member Williams and
passed unanimously.
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the transfer of land for public
purposes. Council member Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-257)
3. A proposed resolution authorizing the purchase and acquisition of real property located at
921 South Jackson Street for public purposes. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Council member Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2006-280)
4. Motion to approve public works mutual aid agreement. Council member Williams moved to
approve said agreement, seconded by Council member Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
5. Committee Appointments. Council member Williams moved to approve Council President
Tim Wellnitz' committee appointments, seconded by Council member Tom Wellnitz and passed
unanimously. Council member Williams moved to approve City Manager Sheiffer's committee
appointments, including Randy Gullickson to the Library Board, seconded by Council member
Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
6. A proposed resolution vacating portions of Savanna Court was referred to Plan
Commission and scheduled for public hearing on June 12, 2006. (File Res. No. 2006-277)
7. A proposed ordinance amending the City's Subdivision Regulations regarding street right-
of-way and street widths. Councilmembers Brunner and Tom Wellnitz requested the ordinance
be referred back to the administration for revision. (File Ord. No. 2006-315)
8. A proposed ordinance annexing property located at the northeast corner of USH 14 and
CTH A was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on May 22,2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-
322)
9. A proposed ordinance zoning property located at the northeast corner of USH 14 and CTH
A to R1, R3M, B2 and 01 upon annexation was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and
scheduled for public hearing on May 22, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-323)
10. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, spoke about her carriage barn and Charles
Paul, 1340 S. Grant Avenue, spoke about the demolition of his home.
11. Matters not on the Agenda. An MPO Policy Board Meeting was scheduled for May 10,
2006 at 6:00 p.m.
12. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer