Minutes 05-22-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
May 22,2006
Approved: June 12, 2006
VOL. 57
NO. 5
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
May 22,2006. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m.
Council President Tim Wellnitz led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner, Williams, Tom Wellnitz,
Brien, DeGarmo and Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 8, 2006.
Minutes of the closed session of May 8, 2006.
Financial Statement for the month of April, 2005.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for water main charges for Blackhawk Technical
College, USH 14.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for street construction and traffic improvement
charges for Wal-Mart on Deerfield Drive and vicinity.
Council President Tim Wellnitz stated the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
A proposed resolution recognizing the week of May 21-27 as National Public Works Week.
Council member Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Council member Tom
Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-303)
Special recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Linda C. Twerberg's service to
the City of Janesville. Council member DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Council member Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-283)
Citizen presentation on wireless internet connection. A presentation on wireless internet for the
city was given by members of the Leadership Development Academy. The group requested a
committee be established to study this issue. The benefits of wireless internet include enhancing
community neighborhoods, spurring economic development, attracting and retaining young
professionals, reducing government costs, and overcoming the digital divide. Councilmembers
Addie and Brunner requested the wireless internet connection be placed on a future council
agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a
public hearing. There were none.
Council President Wellnitz combined action on items 2 & 3.
2-3. Proposed ordinances annexing (File Ord. No. 2006-322) and zoning to R1, R3M, B2 and
01 upon annexation (File Ord. No. 2006-323) property located at the northeast corner of USH
14 and CTH A received their second reading and combined public hearing. Speaking in
support of the proposed ordinances were Attorney Fred Wesner, 100 South Main Street,
representing Metcalf Revocable Trust and Bill Bohn, owner of Preferred Homes, 4450 Milton
Avenue. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, questioned if the majority of the property owners
were in favor of the annexation and if the Janesville School District was aware of the proposal.
Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said ordinances, seconded by Council member
Addie and passed unanimously. (File Ord. Nos. 2006-322 & 323)
4. Continued public hearing and action on a final resolution for Public Works Bid Schedule
"D" - 2006. The continued public hearing was opened. Attorney David Moore, 100 South
Main Street, representing Mercy Health Systems, spoke in opposition to the $416,185.00
offsite assessments. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, spoke regarding the proposed road
location in relation to Interstate 90 expansion needs. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South Locust
Street, supported special assessment deferments where interest is paid by the developed
properties. Council member Addie moved to postpone action for 2 weeks. Motion died for lack
of second. Council member DeGarmo moved to postpone action to the next council meeting
and direct the Administration to prepare additional assessment options, seconded by
Council member Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-285)
Council member Williams requested the Administration review Plan Commission minutes for
references to Wal-Mart paying 100% of offsite assessments.
5. Proposed resolutions authorizing the acquisition of property for the Deerfield area
improvements. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by
Council member Williams and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Tim
Wellnitz, Councilmembers Addie, Brien, DeGarmo, Tom Wellnitz and Williams. Nay:
Council member Brunner. (File Res. Nos. 2006-292, 2006-295, 2006-296, 2006-298, 2006-
299,2006-300,2006-301, and 2006-302)
6. Award of contract C2006-8 (Deerfield Drive and vicinity street construction and traffic
improvements) for Public Works Bid Schedule "D" - 2006. Council member Tom Wellnitz
moved to postpone action to the next council meeting, seconded by Council member Brunner
and passed unanimously.
7. Award of contracts C2006-9 (Sanitary Sewer Manhole Seals), C2006-10 (Sanitary Sewer
Point Repairs), C2006-11 (New Sidewalk), and C2006-12 (Pumping Station No.7 Generator)
for Public Works Bid Schedule "E" - 2006. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to award the
contracts as recommended by the Committee of Public Works:
C2006-9 E & N Hughes Company, Inc., Monroe, WI $91,979.00
C2006-10 McCann's Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain, Oregon, WI $41,350.00
C2006-11 J. B. Johnson Bros., Edgerton, WI $204,675.00
C2006-12 Amp Electric, Inc., Beloit, WI (including Alternate 1) $116,010.00
The motion was seconded by Council member Brien and passed unanimously.
Council President Tim Wellnitz stated that new business item 2 would be taken up at this time.
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the City to enter into a lease with Community Action, Inc.
of Rock and Walworth Counties for use of the property located at 200 West Milwaukee Street,
Janesville, Wisconsin. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolution, seconded
by Council member Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-306)
8. City Manager's report. (A) Neighborhood Watch Program.
Officer Jim Conley, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator for Janesville Police Services, presented
information on the history and purposes of the program. Neighborhood watches were begun in
colonial times. In Janesville, the first neighborhood group organized in 1984. Officer Conley
stated the groups are very effective with cooperating citizens acting as eyes and ears for the
police. The annual Night Out event is set for August 1, 2006 in Traxler Park.
9. A proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of $15,075,000 General Obligation
Promissory Notes, Series 2006, and providing the details thereof. Council member Tom Wellnitz
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Council member DeGarmo and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-288)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: A proposed resolution approving the Final Plat
of Coyote Crossing. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Council member Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-286)
3. A proposed resolution authorizing the filing of an application in cooperation with the County
of Rock with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a lead hazard control
grant. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Council member Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-290)
4. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Deerfield Drive was introduced, referred to the
Plan Commission and scheduled for a public hearing on July 10, 2006. (File Res. No. 2006-
304)
5. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Rotamer Road right-of-way west of Tanglewood
Drive was introduced, referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for a public hearing on
July 10, 2006. (File Res. No. 2006-305)
6. A proposed ordinance amending Section 8.40.040 to clarify the requirements for a fireworks
display permit was introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on June 12, 2006. (File Ord.
No. 2006-324)
7. A proposed ordinance revising the City of Janesville Subdivision Ordinance requiring
grading and drainage plans for preliminary plats, preliminary certified survey maps, final plats,
and final certified survey maps; and the digital submission of preliminary plats and preliminary
certified survey maps was referred to the Builder's TQM Committee. (File Ord. No. 2006-325)
8. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, spoke about her carriage barn.
Council member Addie stated for the record that if the barn has been repaired and is considered
conforming to the new ordinance by a Wisconsin licensed inspector, it should remain standing.
He also stated for the record that he doesn't agree with restitution for past demolitions. Ty
Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, spoke about the location of road right-of-way adjacent to the 1-
90 interstate.
9. Matters not on the Agenda. Council member Williams asked that a trash barrel be placed
by the Monterey Dam parking lot. Councilmembers Brunner and DeGarmo requested council
reconsider the downtown one-way street conversion. Council member Brien stated helicopter
drops had occurred at Wal-Mart prior to 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. He asked the
Administration to research ordinances regarding helicopter drops.
10. There being no further business, Council member Tom Wellnitz made a motion to convene
into closed sessions, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1 )(e) for the purpose of
deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or
conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require
a closed session, specifically the potential sale of surplus land in the Deerfield Drive area,
seconded by Council member Brunner and passed unanimously. There being no further
business, Council convened into closed session at 10:40 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer