Minutes 10-09-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
October 9,2006
Approved: October 23, 2006
VOL. 57
NO. 14
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on October 9,
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, Brien (7:02
PM), and DeGarmo. Absent: Councilmember Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 2006.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a financial gain request from the American Diabetes Association for a run/walk on October 15,
2006.
Action on a financial gain request from the Monroe Elementary School PTA for a run/walk on October 21,
2006.
Council President Tim Wellnitz asked if any citizen would like to address the Council concerning the alcohol
license agenda. Kari Parker, representing the YWCA, stated that the YWCA opposed outdoor seating at
Tremer's Bar and Grill. Councilmember Brien moved to deny the outdoor seating request, seconded by
Councilmember DeGarmo and passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers: Brien, Williams,
Brunner, Tim Wellnitz and DeGarmo. Nay: Councilmember Tom Wellnitz.
Council President Tim Wellnitz stated the remainder of 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 rezoning a portion of property along the east frontage of Bell Street and south
of Interstate 90 from M2 to B4 to allow for the establishment of a new Menards Home Improvement Store
received its second reading and public hearing. No one spoke. Council President Tim Wellnitz continued
the public hearing until October 23, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-338)
3. & 4. Proposed ordinances annexing (2006-339) and zoning (2006-340) land located along North
Wuthering Hills Drive north of Windmill Lane and including a portion of the Northeast Regional Park
received their second reading and public hearing. No one spoke and the hearing was closed.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said ordinances, seconded by CouncilmemberTom Wellnitz and
passed unanimously. (File Ord. Nos. 2006: 339-340)
5-8. Council President Tim Wellnitz combined the second readings and public hearings on the following
ordinances:
A proposed ordinance (2006-341) requiring South Washington Street yield to Riverside Street;
A proposed ordinance (2006-342) reducing the speed limit on USH 14/Humes Road (Deerfield Drive to
east of Wright Road) from 50 MPH to 40 MPH;
A proposed ordinance (2006-343) establishing a mid-block crosswalk on North Wright Road between
Huntington Avenue and East Rotamer Road; and,
A proposed ordinance (2006-344) designating Deerfield Drive (USH 14/Humes Road to Kettering Street)
and Kettering Street (STH 26/Milton Avenue to Deerfield Drive) as connecting arterial streets. Michael
Jackson, 2112 N. Wright Rd. spoke in favor of reducing the speed limit on Hwy 14. The hearing was
closed. CouncilmemberWilliams moved to adopt the above four ordinances, seconded byCouncilmember
Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Ord. Nos. 2006: 341-344)
9. A. Action on a waiver of special assessment procedure for Hendricks Land Development LLC
- Arbor Ridge Subdivision. Councilmember Williams moved to approve said waiver, seconded by
Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
B. Public hearing and action on a final resolution (2006-342) for Public Works Projects included
in Bid Schedule "G" - 2006. No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilmember Williams moved to
adopt said resolution and to defer the Royal Oaks assessments until connection. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
C. Action on awarding contracts for Bid schedule G-2006. Councilmember Williams moved to
award the following contracts:
2006-15 (Arbor Ridge Estates) R.G. Huston, Inc.
2006-16 (elevated tank) Caldwell Tanks. Inc.
2006-17 (pumping station No. 15) Gilbank Construction, Inc.
2006-18 (Riverside Park river wall replacement & Monterey Dam Repair)
Greener Valley Landscaping, Inc.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously.
$2,991,324.75
$ 889,000.00
$1,305,300.00
$ 165,070.00
10. City Manager's report.
(A) TIF District Update. Economic Development Director Doug Venable explained the TIF district
process, advised the Council that 9 redevelopment TIF's created $32.5 million in new value and 19
industrial TIF's created $165 million in new value and reviewed the existing Economic Development
Council Policy.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of 2007 proposed City budget. City Manager Sheiffer presented the 2007 Budget. He
stated that the goal for this budget was to meet state levy limits, protect the Public Safety budgets and
maintain the Public Works Infrastructure budgets.
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2006 public works budget to provide
funds for the purchase of anti-icing application and storage equipment. No one spoke. The hearing was
closed. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner
and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-343)
3. A proposed ordinance annexing property located at 2407 South Oakhill Avenue was introduced and
scheduled for public hearing on November 13, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-345)
4. A proposed ordinance zoning property located at 2407 South Oakhill Avenue to R1 upon annexation
was introduced, referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on November 13,2006.
(File Ord. No. 2006-346)
5. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Andreah
Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., stated her opinions on development, smart growth, bulldozing affordable
homes for development, condemnations, City Administration and requested that City study sessions be
televised.
6. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Williams disagreed with Ms. Briarmoon's statement
concerning tearing down homes for development. Councilmembers Williams and DeGarmo requested an
ordinance to address window replacement for homes located in the historic district.
7. 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 purchase and/or sale 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 terms and conditions for the potential
acquisition and/or sale of certain redevelopment sites in the City. Councilmember Brunner seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 8: 15 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer