Minutes 09-11-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
September 11, 2006
Approved: September 25, 2006
VOL. 57
NO. 12
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on September
11, 2006. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m. He requested
a moment of silence to reflect on the events of September 11 , 2001 and then led 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 August 28, 2006.
Minutes of the closed session of August 14, 2006
Minutes of the closed session of August 28, 2006.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. (Refer to separate
agenda.)
Authorization for the Administration to approve a settlement for a liability claim for LaToya Franklin-
Cooper in the amount of $21 ,000.00.
Council President Tim Wellnitz stated the Consent Agenda would be approved except for the Looking
Glass license amendment, if there were no objections. There were none.
Council President Tim Wellnitz opened a public hearing for the license amendment for the Looking
Glass. Bruce Monson and Matthew Schreier, owners of the Looking Glass, requested outdoor music in
conjunction with downtown events. David Tullis, 713 Johnson Street, spoke in favor of outdoor music.
Bob Kimball, 510 Greendale Drive, and Art Koutsky, 121 S. Main Street, opposed the outdoor music
application. Councilmember Williams moved to deny the application for outdoor music, seconded by
Councilmember Brien and passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Brien, Tom Wellnitz,
Williams, Brunner and DeGarmo. Nay: Council President Tim Wellnitz and Councilmember Addie.
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 eliminating the limitation quota on the number of Class A alcohol licensed
liquor stores received its second reading and public hearing. Attorney John Wood and Lisa Nelson,
representing Wal-Mart, spoke in favor of the amendment. The hearing was closed. Councilmember
Addie moved to deny said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed by the
following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Brien, Tom Wellnitz, Williams, Brunner, DeGarmo and Addie.
Nay: Council President Tim Wellnitz. (File Ord. No. 2006-337)
3. City Manager's report. A) Neighborhood Leadership Teams.
Jay Winzenz, Neighborhood Services Director, discussed the City's efforts to establish healthy, clean
and vibrant neighborhoods in the downtown and central city. The City contracted with Community Action
to poll the neighborhood to establish the neighborhoods needs. Lynn Jones, Community Action,
spearheaded the effort and spoke of their successes. Bill Truman, Chairperson of the Large Item Pick-
up Day, explained the clean up program. Delores Delaney, Look West Chairperson, stated that they
hold monthly meetings to discuss neighborhood issues and what corrective action is needed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of $35,000 to install a new
floor at the Janesville Senior Center. Councilmember Addie moved to adopt said resolution, seconded
by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-334)
2. A proposed resolution releasing an easement located on Lot 9 of Huntington Place.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-339)
3. A proposed ordinance rezoning a portion of property along the east frontage of Bell Street and south
of Interstate 90 from M2 to B4 was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public
hearing on October 9, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-338)
4. A proposed ordinance annexing land located along North Wuthering Hills Drive north of Windmill
Lane and including a portion of the Northeast Regional Park was introduced and scheduled for public
hearing on October 9, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-339)
5. A proposed ordinance zoning land located along North Wuthering Hills Drive north of Windmill Lane
and including a portion of the Northeast Regional Park to R 1 upon annexation was introduced, referred
to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on October 9, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-340)
6. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Morse Street was referred to Plan Commission and
scheduled for public hearing on October 23, 2006. (File Res. No. 2006-340)
7. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Morse Court was referred to Plan Commission and
scheduled for public hearing on October 23, 2006. (File Res. No. 2006-341)
8. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Lester
Schumacher, 4232 Kingsford Drive, requested the City's assistance in eliminating his neighborhood's
flooding issues. Tobin Ryan, President of Janesville Performing Arts Center (JPAC), requested the
Council adopt a resolution that would rebate their 2005 personal property tax. Andreah Briarmoon, 339
S. Locust Street, suggested that CDA membership should consist of downtown and central city
residents.
9. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmembers Addie and DeGarmo requested that the Administration
place the proposed JPAC resolution on a future agenda. Councilmembers Brunner and Tom Wellnitz
requested a review the signage on Highway 14 for vehicles exiting the interstate. Councilmember
Addie requested additional information regarding the flooding in Mr. Schumacher's neighborhood.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer