Minutes 07-14-2008
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING APPROVED: July 28, 2008
July 14, 2008
VOL. 59
NO. 15
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
July 14, 2008. The meeting was called to order by Council President Loasching at 7:00 PM.
Council President Loasching led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Rashkin, Steeber
Truman, and Voskuil.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the special meeting of June 20, 2008
Minutes of the special meeting of June 23, 2008
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 23, 2008
Minutes of the closed session of June 23, 2008
Minutes of the special meeting of June 30, 2008
Minutes of the closed session of June 30, 2008
Minutes of the special meeting of July 8, 2008
Minutes of the closed session meeting of July 8, 2008
Licenses and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for sanitary sewer, water main, curb and
Gutter, and paving charges for Emerald Estates First Addition – Roscoe Development.
Waiver of special assessment procedures for storm water, sidewalk and street lighting
charges for CSM 08011 – New Life Assembly of God.
Revised CSM 08005-C, Real Estates Equities, 1 lot on North Wright Road.
Council President Loasching stated that all items on the consent agenda would be approved if
there were no objections. There were none.
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Michael J. Gang’s 28
years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2008-517)
Tim Cullen Internship Program Students were introduced: Peter Nicoloff, Paige Muehlencamp,
and Jason Knutson of Parker High School; Will Clanfield, Kallison Sauser, and Grace
Pickering of Craig High School.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the agenda not requiring a
public hearing. Nancy Hansen-Bennett, 915 N. Garfield Ave., spoke in favor of amending
noxious weeds and natural landscaping ordinance (New Business #5). Merle Sargent, 56 N.
Freemont St., Lisa Kennedy, 2610 N. Wright Rd., John Schauer, 1039 Beloit Ave., Tim Rutter,
326 N. Terrace, and Al Lembrich, 541 Miller Ave., spoke against the bike tunnel (Old Business
#4) and suggested various alternatives.
2. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 Locust St., stated that Ashbury United Methodist Church is
not in violation of any ordinance and they are allowed to have a prairie garden.
3. Discussion concerning East Milwaukee and Wuthering Hills Drive intersection. (This is not
a reconsideration.) After discussing the matter, the Council took no action.
4. Discussion concerning East Milwaukee pedestrian crossing alternatives. (This is not a
reconsideration.) After discussing the matter, the Council took no action.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Steeber moved to approve the following agenda items:
1. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the Administration to apply to WISDOT
for funding of improvements at the intersection of East Milwaukee Street and Wuthering
Hills Drive. (File Res. No. 2008-520)
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the release of an easement on property
located at 2134 South River Road. (File Res. No. 2008-518)
3. Action on a proposed resolution supporting the filing of an application in cooperation
with the County of Rock with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for
a Lead Hazard Control Grant and committing the local match. (File Res. No. 2008-521)
The motion was seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed with the following vote:
Aye: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers McDonald, Rashkin, Steeber, and
Voskuil. Nay: Councilmembers Brunner and Truman.
4. Action to schedule a study session. Council President Loasching scheduled a study
session on August 12, 2008 at 4:30 PM.
5. A proposed ordinance on noxious weeds and landscaping was introduced, referred to the
Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on July 28, 2008. (File Ord. No. 2008-413)
6. Matters not on the agenda. Councilmember Truman thanked City staff and volunteers for
their work during the flood. Councilmember McDonald asked about committee appointments
and was informed they will be on the July 28, 2008 Council agenda. City Manager Sheiffer
stated the parking analysis at the Senior Center is completed and a report is forthcoming; the
City’s role and participation in flood mitigation for residential and commercial property owners
will be on the July 28, 2008 Council agenda.
7. Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and
passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:09 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer