Minutes 1-26-09
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING APPROVED: February 9, 2009
JANUARY 26, 2009
VOL. 59
NO. 43
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building
on January 26, 2009. 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 McDonald, Rashkin, Steeber,
Truman, and Voskuil. Absent: Councilmember Brunner.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 12, 2009
Minutes of the closed session of December 22, 2008
Licenses and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map 08018-C, Watts Rd., LLC, 4 lots
along West Court St.
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 Dennis Egge’s
35 years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Truman and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2009-574)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the agenda not requiring a
public hearing. Alfred Lembrich, 541 Miller Ave., Billy McCoy, 1326 Putnam Ave., and
Frank Perrotto, 2665 Cross Prairie Dr., opposed to funding the Ice Arena architectural
design fees (New Business Item #1). Ed Stettin, 2643 Cumberland Dr. and Larry Squire,
4245 Wilshire Ln., spoke in favor of funding the Ice Arena improvements. Shannon
Ahrens, Beloit, requested the Council to authorize the submittal of an adaptive use grant
application for the building at 101 North Franklin St. (New Business #2).
2. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., stated her opinions on city staffing.
Council President Loasching combined Old Business Items 3 and 4 and they received their
second reading and joint public hearing:
3. A proposed resolution vacating a 30-foot wide public service alley located south of
West Court St. and extending east of South Arch St. (File Res. No. 2008-560)
4. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 1917 West Court St. from M2 to
B3. (File Ord. No. 2008-428)
Council President Loasching opened the public hearing. Kay Duepree, 419 S. Franklin
St., stated the Walgreens at Five Points is good for the neighborhood and expressed her
concerns that it may close if a new store is opened at 1917 West Court St. John Flad,
7941 Tree Ln., supported the proposed resolution and ordinance. The public hearing was
closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution and ordinance, seconded
by Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously.
5. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 600 South Pine St. from R2 to B3
received its second reading and public hearing. No one spoke. The public hearing was
closed. Councilmember Rashkin moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by
Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2008-426)
6. Action on a proposed resolution approving a TIF development agreement with PPG, Inc.
and authorizing a $60,000 TIF No. 26 loan. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Truman and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2009-576)
Council President Loasching recognized Boy Scout Troop 516 for their efforts to earn their
citizenship and community merit badges.
NEW BUSINESS
1. City Manager update on Ice Arena use agreement with North American Hockey League
(NAHL) and authorization to expend funds for architectural design fees. Councilmember
Steeber moved to authorize City Administration execute a use agreement with Wisconsin
Hockey Partners, LLC; to authorize hiring of an architectural firm for a fee not to exceed
$29,000; and to begin planning building modifications to the Ice Arena, seconded by
Councilmember Truman and passed unanimously.
Councilmember Steeber left the Council Chambers.
2. Authorization to submit a grant application for an adaptive reuse study for 101 North
Franklin St. Councilmember Rashkin moved to authorize City Administration to submit
said application, seconded by Councilmember Truman and passed unanimously.
Councilmember Steeber returned to the Council Chambers.
3. A project plan for TIF District #34 was introduced and referred to Plan Commission for a
public hearing and recommendation. (File Res. No. 2009-577)
4. A proposed ordinance rezoning property within the 4700 block of Milton Avenue from
Agriculture to Conservancy and B2, Community Shopping District, was introduced, referred
to Plan Commission and scheduled for a public hearing on March 9, 2009. (File Ord. No.
2009-429)
5. Matters not on the agenda. Councilmember McDonald requested information on
downtown truck routes and whether the City could be more proactive on enforcement.
Councilmember Voskuil requested that the Administration review downtown snow removal
processes. Councilmember Rashkin requested an update on the downtown training
facility. On behalf of the Council, Council President Loasching expressed appreciation to
Police Chief Neil Mahan and Jack Messer, Director of Public Works, for their services.
Councilmember Truman requested the traffic lights at Main and Centerway be placed back
into full operation and suggested changes in enforcing the snow removal ordinance.
6. Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and
passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers
Rashkin, Steeber, Truman, and Voskuil. Nay: Councilmember McDonald.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:51 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer