Minutes 03-13-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
March 13, 2006
Approved: March 27,2006
VOL. 56
NO. 26
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
March 13, 2006. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tom Wellnitz at
7:00 p.m. City Manager Steve Sheiffer led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Tom Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner, Williams, Tim Wellnitz,
DeGarmo and Addie. Absent: Council member Brien.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 27, 2006.
Minutes of the closed session of February 27, 2006.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee (ALAC).
Council President Tom 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.
2. A proposed ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to change the off-street parking
reserve requirements for industrial uses received its second reading and public hearing. No
one spoke at the public hearing. Council member Williams moved to adopt said ordinance,
seconded by Council member Tim Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2006-307)
3. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 4000 Kingsford Drive from Agricultural
to R1 received its second reading and public hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing.
Council member Addie moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Council member Williams
and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2006-309)
4. Action on a proposed resolution approving Amendment #2 to the project plan for TIF
District 15. Council member Brunner moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Council member Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2006-250)
5. Tim Vowell, Vice President of Government Relations for Charter Communications,
informed the City Council of their new customer service procedures for cable drop burying. The
Council asked various questions to ensure that the citizens would receive more responsive
answers and timely installations.
6. City Manage(s report.
(A) Randy Thompson, Chair of the Janesville Farmer's Market, Inc., thanked the City
Council and the City Administration for their support in 2005. He gave a brief status report of
the anticipated 2006 season. He stated their future goal was to make the market a vendor
owned and operated activity. He introduced Theresa Huber, the new manager for the market.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: (A) Action on a proposed resolution approving
the final plat of Sixteenth Addition to Fox Ridge Estates (File Res. No. 2006-238), (B) Action on
a proposed resolution approving the final plat of Twelve Oaks Fourth Addition (File Res. No.
2006-246), (C) Action on a proposed resolution approving the final plat of Wuthering Hills
Northeast Fifth Addition (File Res. No. 2006-247), (D) Action on a proposed resolution
approving the final plat of Harmony Grove Second Addition (File Res. No. 2006-248), and (E)
Action on a proposed resolution approving the final plat of Parkway Crossing (File Res. No.
2006-262). Council member DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by
Council member Addie and passed unanimously.
2. Review and Approval of an Economic Development Grant to The Armory located at 10
South High Street. Council member Williams moved to approve said grant and require a deed
restriction on the property before issuance of the funds, seconded by Council member Brunner
and passed unanimously.
3. A proposed preliminary resolution for Public Works Projects Bid Schedule "C" - 2006.
Council President turned the meeting over to the Council Vice-President Tim Wellnitz and left
the room due to a conflict of interest. Council Vice-President Tim Wellnitz set the public hearing
for April 24, 2006. Council member Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Council member DeGarmo and passed unanimously. Council President Tom Wellnitz returned
to the council table. (File Res. No. 2006-256)
4. Action on a proposed resolution urging the Wisconsin Congressional delegation to oppose
legislation that would lead to the elimination of local cable franchising. CouncilmemberWilliams
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Council member Addie and passed unanimously.
Councilmembers Addie and Williams requested a press release encouraging citizens to oppose
the legislation by contacting their congressional delegation. (File Res. No. 2006-261)
5. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the creation and maintenance of a second
deferred compensation plan with North Shore Bank - Milwaukee. Council member Tim Wellnitz
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously.
(File Res. No. 2006-260)
6. Action on a proposed interlocal agreement with the City of Beloit and the County of Rock,
Wisconsin for a 2006 Bryrne Justice Assistance Grant. The 2006 City of Janesville share is
$12,000. Council member Williams moved to approve said grant, seconded by Councilmember
Brunner and passed unanimously.
7. A proposed Project Plan for TIF District No. 28, including a four block area along Center
Avenue and West Court Street, was introduced and referred to the Plan Commission for a public
hearing and recommendation. (File Res. No. 2006-263)
8. A proposed ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to modify the Level of Service
Standard required for large development projects was introduced, referred to the Plan
Commission and scheduled for a public hearing on April 1 0, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-311)
9. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 3929 Huntington Avenue from R1 to
R3M was introduced, referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for a public hearing on
April 1 0, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-312)
10. A proposed revision to the City of Janesville Subdivision Ordinance requiring the digital
submission of final plats and certified survey maps was introduced, referred to the Plan
Commission and scheduled for a public hearing on March 27, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-313)
11. A proposed ordinance amending Janesville General Ordinance 18.24.090(A) whereby
altering the filing fee for an application to the Zoning Board of Appeals was introduced and
scheduled for a public hearing on April 1 0, 2006. (File Ord. No. 2006-314)
12. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, Janesville, stated her objection to the leveling
of 13 homes for proposed TIF 28. Bill Truman, 360 Johnson Street, stated that church programs
and CARD should have disclaimers on their JATV-12 productions.
13. Matters not on the Agenda. Council member Williams suggested that Andreah Briarmoon
could ask the Administration for clarification on the TIF process. He stated that it was not the
City's intent to take property by eminent domain for proposed TIF 28. Council member Addie
reaffirmed that it is not the City's intent to take property in this area by eminent domain. Council
President Tom Wellnitz and Council member Williams requested that the Administration prepare
materials for Council approval to reimburse citizens who had curb and gutter mud jacking in
2005. Council President Tom Wellnitz informed Council that churches donate money to JATV-
12 for their broadcasts.
14. Closed Session. Council member 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 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 acquisition of additional park land and open space along the River Front, a potential
land acquisition near Deerfield Drive project near Rotamer Road, and a potential amendment of
industrial TIF agreement(s) and project plans; and Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85 (1) (c), for
the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation
data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility. This is the annual evaluation of the City Manager's performance for the previous
year.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 8:35 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer