Minutes 10-23-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
October 23, 2006
Approved: November 13, 2006
VOL. 57
NO. 17
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on October 23,
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,
DeGarmo and Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 9, 2006.
Minutes of the closed session of October 9, 2006.
Minutes of the special meeting of October 12,2006.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of September, 2006.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street light charges for Quail
Ridge Second Addition, Wright Family LLC.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street light charges for
Emerald Estates, Roscoe Development.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street light charges for
Harmony Grove Third Addition, Preferred Homes.
Council President Tim Wellnitz stated the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were none.
Special recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Thomas O. Roger's services to the City of
Janesville. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-352)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public
hearing. There were none.
2. & 3. Continued public hearings on 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 (File Ord. No. 2006-338), and on proposed resolutions approving the
vacation of a portion of Morse Street and Morse Court (File Res. Nos. 2006-340 and 2006-341). No one
spoke at the public hearing. Council President Tim Wellnitz continued both public hearings to November
13, 2006.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: (A) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Afton
Reserve. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom
Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-344). (B) A proposed resolution approving the final
plat of Harmony Grove Third Addition. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Tim
Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner, DeGarmo, Tom Wellnitz, Brien, and Addie. Abstained: Williams. (File
Res. No. 2006-351)
2. Action to authorize the City Manager to file a water rate increase with the Public Service Commission.
Councilmember DeGarmo moved to approve said filing, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and
passed unanimously.
3. A proposed preliminary resolution for Public Works Bid Schedule "H"-2006. Councilmember Tom
Wellnitz moved to adopt said preliminary resolution and set the public hearing for the final resolution on
November 27, 2006, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2006-350)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Wisconsin Historical Society for a
2007 historic preservation grant. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-345)
5. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for Brownfield grants for city-owed
properties at 206-212 North Jackson and 915 South Jackson. CouncilmemberWilliams moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-
348)
6. A proposed ordinance annexing City-owned land east of Afton Road along the Rock River was
introduced and scheduled for public hearing on November 27, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-347)
7. A proposed ordinance zoning City-owned land east of Afton Road along the Rock River to Conservancy
upon annexation was introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on
November 27,2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-348)
8. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Andrea
Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, requested the charges and fines against her and her son be dropped.
Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, addressed council regarding code issues.
9. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brunner requested the Administration provide the median
assessed value of homes in Janesville. Councilmember Williams expressed concern regarding pedestrian
safety while using downtown sidewalks that are currently under construction.
10. Study Session - Proposed Revisions to Council Policy Statement #61 (economic development policy
to included provisions for non-downtown commercial redevelopment projects.) Council convened in study
session format at 7:46 p.m. All Councilmembers were present except for Tom Wellnitz. Council reviewed
the proposed revisions to Policy Statement No. 61 and asked various questions. By consent, they
scheduled public discussion and action for the November 13 council meeting.
11. 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 conduction other specified public business, whenever
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically setting the negotiation terms and
conditions for a potential TIF development agreement, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed by
the following vote: Aye: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Williams, DeGarmo, Brunner,
Brien and Addie. Absent: Councilmember Tom Wellnitz.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 7:57 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer