Minutes 03-12-2007
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: March 26, 2007
March 12, 2007
VOL. 57
NO. 29
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on March 12,
2007. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brien, Brunner, DeGarmo, Tom Wellnitz and
Williams. Absent: Councilmember Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the closed session meeting of February 12, 2007.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 2007.
Minutes of the special meeting of February 28, 2007.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map 07007-C, EMK, 2 lots along Center Avenue.
Council President Tim Wellnitz removed the Class B alcohol license application for Spanky’s, LLC, from
the Consent Agenda. He stated the remaining items would be approved if there were no objections.
There were none.
Councilmember Williams had several questions regarding the Class B alcohol application for Spanky’s,
LLC and requested additional information. Councilmember Williams moved to postpone Spanky’s, LLC
application for two weeks, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed by the following vote. Aye:
Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Williams, Brunner, and Brien. Nay: Councilmembers
Tom Wellnitz and DeGarmo.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public
hearing. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, expressed her concerns about the proposed Transit
Maintenance Building, the appeal process for replacement sidewalks, the Special Council Meeting on
February 28, 2007 not being televised and the proposed application for a bicycle/pedestrian underpass
grant.
2. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at the northeast corner of USH 51 and Black Bridge
Road from Agriculture and Parking Overlay to M1 received its second reading and public hearing. The
public hearing was opened. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, stated that the zoning change
was inappropriate until a decision was made on the location of the Transit Maintenance Building. The
public hearing was closed. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by
Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Revised Ord. No. 2007-360)
3. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Old Humes Road east of Townhall Road received its
public hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2007-371)
NEW BUSINESS
1. A proposed resolution authorizing the Administration to apply for a Safe Routes to School Planning
grant. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom
Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2007-382)
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the Administration to apply for a grant to fund a bicycle/pedestrian
underpass. Councilmember Brunner moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien
and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2007-383)
3. Award of Contract C2007-1 (Sidewalk Replacement-Phase 1) for Public Works Bid Schedule “A” –
2007. Councilmember Brunner moved to award said contract to Venske Concrete Construction
Company, in the amount of $105,500, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed
unanimously.
4. Action on a proposed revised agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
Racine Street (STH 11) widening project from Wright Road to USH 14. Councilmember Williams moved
to approve the revised agreement which reduces the scope of the project and provides for a left turn lane
on Wuthering Hills Drive, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously.
5. A proposed resolution approving an offer to purchase a 5.4 acre parcel of land located at the
northeast corner of Black Bridge Road and USH 51 from Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2007-385)
6. A proposed resolution for a project plan for Tax Increment Finance District No. 29 was introduced,
referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for a public hearing on April 23, 2007. (File Res. No. 2007-
381)
7. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 2747 West Memorial Drive from R1 to R3M was
introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for a public hearing on April 9, 2007. (File Ord.
No. 2007-361)
8. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust Street, expressed her concern about the proposed Transit
Maintenance Building, TIF No. 29 project plan and replacement sidewalk assessment rates. Steven
Hornsey, representing the Rock County Gladiators, thanked the Administration and City Council for their
assistance with the development of the semi-pro football team.
Kurt Miller, 1824 S. River Street, requested that the City Council reconsider their postponement of
Spanky’s, LLC Class B alcohol license application. He stated that the postponement would have severe
financial consequences to the applicant and their employees. Councilmember Williams moved to
reconsider the motion to postpone, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. Mr.
Miller responded to Council questions concerning the operations of Spanky’s. Councilmember DeGarmo
moved to approve Spanky’s, LLC Class B license, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed
unanimously.
9. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brien requested the Administration inspect the building
located at 1321 S. Jackson Street for a possible code violation (windows).
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer