Minutes 02-11-2008
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING APPROVED: February 25, 2008
February 11, 2008
VOL. 58
NO. 29
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building
on February 11, 2008. The meeting was called to order by Council President Brunner at
7:00 p.m. Council President Brunner led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Brunner, Councilmembers DeGarmo, Steeber, Truman,
Wellnitz, and Williams. Absent: Councilmember Loasching.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 2008.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. (Refer to
separate agenda.)
Waiver of special assessment procedures for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street lighting
charges for Deer Crossing Third Addition, Preferred Homes.
Authorization for the Administration to deny a liability claim for Jason Stenulson in the
amount of $240,500.
Council President Brunner 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. George Mark, 206 Shady Oak Ct. and Bill McCoy, 1326 Putnam Ave.
opposed modifications to the Downtown Renovation Loan Program (New Business #2). In
addition, Mr. McCoy expressed his concern about the deterioration of the third floor of the
Senior Center and lack of elevator access to that floor. Karl Dommershausen, 103 S.
Jackson St., supported the Downtown Renovation Loan Program (New Business #2).
Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., requested that she be appointed to the Community
Development Authority.
2. A proposed ordinance pertaining to the use and regulation of neighborhood electric
vehicles within the City of Janesville received its second reading and public hearing. Lucy
Zweep, Stoughton; Bob Crohn, 2904 Timber Ln.; and Timothy Thompson, 1203 E.
Memorial Dr.; spoke in favor of said ordinance. The public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Steeber stated that the State should create a law to regulate this activity
instead of passing the responsibility on to municipalities. Councilmember Steeber moved
to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously.
(File Ord. No. 2008-405)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on a proposed resolution approving a 2007 General Fund supplemental
appropriation for Public Safety and Public Works Budgets. Councilmember DeGarmo
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2008-471)
2. Action on a proposed resolution approving modifications to the Downtown Renovation
Loan Program Special Revenue Account and the expenditure of TIF Funds to capitalize
the Loan Program. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Steeber. Councilmember Steeber offered a friendly amendment to include
only the TIF Districts that maintain a positive cash flow. The friendly amendment was
declined. The motion passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2008-473)
3. Committee appointments. Councilmember Williams moved to approve the City
Manager’s committee appointment of George Fenn and Michael Bachmeyer to the
Community Development Authority, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed
unanimously. Councilmember Truman and Council President Brunner requested that all
future proposed recommendations include biographical information.
4. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., requested a public hearing for each City
Council agenda item. Also, she requested that the Council establish a citizen’s nomination
committee for the purpose of reviewing and commenting on all committee appointments.
5. Matters not on the Agenda. Council President Brunner stated that the City Council
would review the process to recruit and select a new City Manager at the February 25,
2008 Council meeting. Councilmember Truman thanked Public Works for their snow
removal efforts. Also, he encouraged citizens to clear the snow in front of the fire hydrants
and asked that the Administration explore the use of Huber law inmates to assist in this
effort.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean A. Wulf
Clerk-Treasurer