Minutes 01-25-10
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING APPROVED: February 8, 2010
JANUARY 25, 2010
VOL. 60
NO. 30
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
January 25, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Council President Truman at 7:00 PM. The
Boy Scouts led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Truman, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto, Rashkin,
Steeber, and Voskuil.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 2010.
Licenses and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee, including an appeal
for an operator’s license for Andrew Hamilton and a premises amendment for 4M Ventures.
Council President Truman removed the appeal for Andrew Hamilton and 4M Ventures from the
Consent Agenda. He stated that all other items on the consent agenda would be approved if there
were no objections. There were none.
Based on information provided to the Council, Councilmember Steeber moved to deny an operator
license to Andrew Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously.
Based on information provided to the Council, Councilmember Brunner moved to deny removing
the premises restriction on the liquor license for 4M Ventures, seconded by Councilmember
Steeber and passed unanimously.
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Larry Buetzer’s 30 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. 2010-671)
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Ken Baschleben’s 24
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. 2010-672)
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Richard Schuler’s 34
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. 2001-673)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the agenda not requiring a public
hearing. Allison Rollette, 976 Industrial Ct. and David Inus, 320 Park Ave., spoke in favor of
allowing chickens in City limits (NB #6). Alfred Lembrich, 541 Miller Ave., spoke against allowing
chickens in City limits (NB #6) and requested proposed fire response fees be made public (NB #7).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Public hearing and possible action on a request from Janesville Youth Hockey on alternative
locations for Ice Skating Center and advertising rights for fundraising. Alfred Lembrich, 541 Miller
Ave., stated Council should not be in the ice skating business and it should be handled by the
private sector. Carol and Dennis Heimark, 2533 Wesley Ave., spoke in favor of new rink, but
needs to benefit entire community and not just a few involved in hockey. Steve Scaccia, 1017 N.
Marion Ave., and Harry O’Leary, 15 N. Main St., requested Council consider all sites available.
Andrea Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., spoke against east side location, requested a referendum,
opposed to naming rights, and opposed use of tax dollars. Jerry Suchanek, 3888 Mallard Ln.,
asked what the projected annual operating costs are for a new ice arena and how it will be funded.
The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to refer site selection for a new
ice skating facility to the Plan Commission from previously suggested sites, seconded by
Councilmember Voskuil. Councilmember Voskuil offered a friendly amendment that site selection
be referred to staff and sites from north, south, east, and west be reviewed, and it was accepted by
the maker. The motion, as amended, failed by the following vote: Aye: Rashkin, Steeber, and
Voskuil. Nay: Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto, and Truman. Councilmember Steeber moved to allow
naming rights to the ice arena and refer back to City Manager to negotiate terms for length and
price, seconded by Councilmember Brunner. The maker and seconder withdrew the motion. By
consensus, Council requested a report from the City Manager on naming rights.
Council President Truman combined New Business Items #2 and #3.
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition and rehabilitation of 409
South Franklin Street. (File Res. No. 2010-667)
3. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of 1110 Hamilton Avenue.
(File Res. No. 2010-669)
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by Councilmember McDonald
and passed by the following vote: Aye: Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto, Rashkin, Steeber, and
Voskuil. Nay: Truman.
4. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of
understanding with Rock County for aerial photography. Councilmember Rashkin moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2010-670)
5. Council President Truman scheduled a study session with Sustainable Janesville Committee on
May 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM.
6. A proposed ordinance amending the regulations prohibiting chickens within City limits was
introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on February 22, 2010.
(File Ord. No. 2010-450)
7. A proposed ordinance establishing Fire Department emergency response fees was introduced
and scheduled for a public hearing on February 22, 2010. (File Ord. No. 2010-448)
8. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Alfred Lembrich, 541 Miller Ave., requested Council consider a resolution asking Newell-
Rubbermaid to donate items from the Parker Pen archive to the City of Janesville or Rock County
Historical Society. Council President Truman asked Administration to bring a resolution before
Council. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., stated 4M ventures needs City support to prevent
foreclosure; asked what recourse is for employer that terminates an employee who does not leave
and the police do not respond; and spoke against the ordinance for fire emergency response fees
(NB #7);
9. Matters not on the agenda. Council President Truman thanked Councilmembers, the Police and
Fire Departments, and citizens for their participation in Company A’s homecoming.
10. Motion to adjourn. Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember
McDonald and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 10:06 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer