Minutes 03-26-2007
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: April 9, 2007
March 26, 2007
VOL. 57
NO. 30
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building
on March 26, 2007. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Wellnitz at
7:00 p.m. Council President Tim Wellnitz led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brien, Brunner, DeGarmo, Tom
Wellnitz, Williams and Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 2007.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. (There were
none).
Financial Statements for the months of January and February, 2007.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street
charges for Redwood Terrace, BSB Developers.
Action on a financial gain request from YWCA Rock County to conduct a “Race Against
Racism” run/walk fundraiser on May 6, 2007.
Council President Tim Wellnitz stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there
were no objections. There were none.
Special Recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Dennis Voelz’s thirty-one
years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2007-379)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a
public hearing. Ty Bollerud, 2600 E. Racine Street, requested the Council consider
studying the effect that storm water runoff may have on the Rock River’s water quality.
2. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of South Terrace Street received its public
hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously, with
Councilmember Tom Wellnitz abstaining from the vote. (File Res. No. 2007-376)
3. Public hearing and action on a final resolution for Public Works Projects included in Bid
Schedule “B”-2007. The public hearing was opened. Tom Stehura, 1309 Manor Drive,
expressed his concerns about his assessments, his sinking lateral, and cracks in his curb.
Karl Dommershausen, 2419 Plymouth Avenue, requested that the Downtown
Development Alliance be consulted before any decisions are made to the downtown traffic
patterns. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Addie moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2007-386)
4. Award of contract C2007-3 (curb and gutter), C2007-4 (street resurfacing), C2007-5
(landfill construction – phase 2), and C2007-6 (Emerald Estates Pond) for Public Works
Bid Schedule “B” – 2007. Councilmember Williams moved to award the contracts as
recommended by the Committee of Public Works:
2007-3 Yeske Construction Co., Inc. $345,776.00
2007-4 Rock Road Co., Inc. $1,247,293.20
2007-5 Meise Construction, Inc. $736,001.36
2007-6 Frank Silha & Sons Excavating $48,153.55
The motion was seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: (A) A proposed resolution approving the
final plat of Rock Prairie. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded
by Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2007-377)
(B) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Redwood Terrace. Councilmember
Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and
passed unanimously, with Councilmember Tom Wellnitz abstaining from the vote. (File
Res. No. 2007-378)
2. Action on a Public Works Bid Schedule “A” – 2007 Contract 2007-2, Sanitary Sewer
Manhole Rehabilitation. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz moved to reject all bids, seconded
by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously.
3. A proposed preliminary resolution for Public Works Bid Schedule “C” – 2007 and
schedule a public hearing for the final resolution. Councilmember Williams moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed
unanimously. Council President Tim Wellnitz scheduled the public hearing for April 23,
2007. (File Res. No. 2007-387)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the assignment of the Youth Sports Complex lease
from the United Soccer Club to the Rock Soccer Club. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2007-389)
5. A proposed resolution approving a land exchange agreement between the City of
Janesville and Phylon, LLP for properties located on Foster Avenue. Councilmember
Brunner moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed
by the following vote: Aye: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner,
Brien, Tom Wellnitz, Williams and Addie. Pass: Councilmember DeGarmo. (File Res. No.
2007-390)
6. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Ty Bollerud, 2600 E. Racine Street, expressed his concerns about the
environment.
7. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brien requested that the Administration
assist the new Video Store located on Center Avenue with their parking configuration.
Police Chief Mahan announced that the Police Department will be holding an employee
recognition ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on March 28, 2007 and invited the Councilmembers to
attend. Councilmember DeGarmo requested a timeline on the aquatics facility decision.
City Manager Sheiffer stated that the Administration will be requesting that the Council
hold a May or June study session to discuss the proposed aquatics facility. In addition, he
suggested that the Council consider holding several public hearings on this matter and
delay Council action until the fall of 2007. Councilmember Williams informed Council that
he would be appearing at the public hearing held at the State Capital opposing the video
competition bill. Councilmember Brunner stated that the utility construction on East Court
Street was in preparation for the pending street repairs.
City Manager Sheiffer scheduled the City Council organizational meeting for April 17, 2007
at 7:00 p.m. He stated that the Administration would provide approximately 90% of the
information placed on the confidential website to the media beginning in April. Also, he
stated that the 2007 snow removal budget is $50,469.33 over budget and the
Administration would absorb this overage by efficiencies in other public works programs.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer