Minutes 08-28-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
August 28, 2006
Approved: September 11, 2006
VOL. 57
NO. 11
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on August 28,
2006. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m. He then led
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 August 14, 2006.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of July, 2006.
Action on a financial gain request from S1. John Vianney to conduct a cross country invitational meet at
the Rockport Park soccer fields on September 15, 2006.
Action on a financial gain request from United Arts Alliance to conduct a community art festival on green
space between the Library and the Performing Arts Center on September 22, 2006.
Council 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.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Arbor Ridge Subdivision. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: (A) A proposed resolution
approving the final plat of Arbor Ridge. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution
conditioned upon the applicant dedicating the right-of-way for N. Arbor Ridge Drive and providing a
letter of credit for the associated street improvements, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and
passed unanimously. (File Res. 2006-333) (B) Proposed resolutions approving the release of two
easements within the Arbor Ridge Subdivision. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said
resolutions, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2006-336
and 2006-337) (C) Action on a motion to authorize receipt of bids for the water tower and pumping
station; and approve the financial arrangement with Hendricks Development Group for Arbor Ridge
Subdivision. Councilmember Brunner moved to approve said motion, seconded by Councilmember
Williams and passed unanimously. (D) Architectural review of proposed pumping station #15 building
adjoining the Arbor Ridge Subdivision. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz moved to approve the
architectural design, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously. (E) A proposed
preliminary resolution for Public Works Bid Schedule "G" - 2006. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz moved
to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. Council
President Tim Wellnitz scheduled a public hearing for the final resolution on October 9,2006. (File Res.
No. 2006-338)
Council President Tim Wellnitz combined action on items 2 and 3.
2. and 3. Proposed resolutions supporting agreements between the City of Janesville and the
Wisconsin State Elections Board regarding use of the Statewide Voter Registration System (2006-331);
and, authorizing the Municipal Clerk to appoint Special Registration Deputies (2006-332).
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz
and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2006-331 & 2006-332)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
for safety improvements to sidewalks and paved trails in close proximity to exposed culverts.
Councilmember Brunner moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Williams and
passed unanimously. For the record, Councilmember Brunner requested that the Administration
coordinate this project with the E. Milwaukee Street underpass. (File Res. No. 2006-335)
5. A proposed resolution authorizing the Administration to fulfill the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources' Brownfield site assessment grant for Riverside Plating at 1623 Beloit Avenue.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-330)
6. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 1515 Ashland Avenue from R2 to R2 with
Parking Overlay District was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing
on September 25, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-336)
7. A proposed ordinance eliminating the limitation quota on the number of Class A liquor store licenses
in the City of Janesville was introduced, and scheduled for public hearing on September 11,2006. (File
Ord. No. 2006-337)
8. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Jack
Hoague, 1703 W. Court Street, stated that not all citizens are treated the same. Charlie Paul, 1340 S.
Grant Street, requested compensation for his condemned and demolished building. Andreah
Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, stated that the public should watch her interview with Mr. Paul on
JATV 12.
9. Matters not on the Agenda. There were none.
10. Councilmember Williams 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 establishing the negotiation terms and
conditions for the potential acquisition of land for the Janesville Water Utility; and (g), conferring with
legal counsel 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 become involved, specifically
the claim and litigation concerning one Latoya Franklin-Cooper, seconded by Councilmember Tom
Wellnitz 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.
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer