Minutes 09-13-10
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN APPROVED 9/27/10
REGULAR MEETING
September 13, 2010
VOL. 61
NO. 16
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building
on September 13, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Council President Voskuil at
7:00 PM. Council President Voskuil led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Voskuil, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto,
Rashkin, Steeber and Truman.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 2010.
Licenses and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a financial gain request from Foundation for Preservation of 108 South Jackson
to conduct a run/walk on October 2, 2010.
Action on a request from New Life Assembly of God to waive park rental fees.
Council President Voskuil removed the Action on a request from New Life Assembly of
God to waive park rental fees from the Consent Agenda. She stated that all other items on
the consent agenda would be approved if there were no objections. There were none.
Councilmember Brunner moved to charge park rental fees to New Life Assembly of God
with the fees being used for scholarships for Leisure Service programs, seconded by
Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
Special Recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Brad Cantrell’s
thirty-one years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Steeber moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Perrotto and passed unanimously.
(File Res. No. 2010-730)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a
public hearing. Steve Walker, 513 Oakland Ave. spoke in favor of a new ice arena with
two sheets of ice (OB #4). Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., spoke against a new ice
arena.
2. A proposed ordinance amending Section 9.84.050 of the Code of General Ordinances
regulating the carrying of firearms and handguns in the City of Janesville with penalties
received its second reading and public hearing. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St.,
asked that the vote be postponed until citizens could provide input on the ordinance. The
public hearing was closed. Councilmember Brunner moved to adopt said ordinance,
seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2010-458)
3. A proposed ordinance to expand special fare token purchases to public agencies
received its second reading and public hearing. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St.,
stated that any child eligible for free lunch would be eligible for this program. The public
hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded
by Councilmember Truman and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2010-460)
4. Consideration, discussion, and action concerning the current and potential future
Janesville ice rinks as discussed in the recent Rink Management Services Corporation ice
rink evaluation. Councilmember Steeber moved to contribute up to $2,000,000 for one
sheet of ice at the previously selected site, which could be expanded up to two sheets, if
private funds are raised by December 31, 2010, seconded by Councilmember Truman
and passed by the following vote: Aye: Brunner, Perrotto, Rashkin, Steeber, Truman, and
Voskuil. Nay: McDonald.
5. Consideration, discussion, and action on a proposed advertising policy at the Youth
Sports Complex. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said policy, seconded by
Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion and possible action on proposed lease modifications with Wisconsin
Hockey Partners LLC. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said lease modifications,
seconded by Councilmember Rashkin. Councilmember Voskuil offered a friendly
amendment to vote on each modification individually. The friendly amendment was not
accepted by the seconder. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing funding for a land rink impoundment
system in Traxler Park. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Truman and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2010-731)
3. Action on a request to commit $400,000 as a 25% local match for an EDA Business
Incubator grant application. Councilmember Rashkin moved to commit $400,000 as a 25%
local match for an EDA Business Incubator grant application, seconded by Councilmember
Brunner and passed unanimously.
4. Review and approval of an Economic Development Grant to Fuji Steakhouse 2235
Milton Ave. Councilmember Steeber moved to approve said grant, seconded by
Councilmember Truman and passed by the following vote: Aye: Brunner, Perrotto,
Rashkin, Steeber, Truman, and Voskuil. Nay: McDonald.
5. A Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meeting was scheduled for October
25, 2010 at 6:15 p.m.
6. Study session meetings to review 2011 proposed City and Library budgets were
scheduled for 6 p.m. on October 13, October 21, October 26 and November 4, 2010.
Councilmembers waived notice of the study sessions.
7. A recommendation of the Transportation Committee to introduce a proposed ordinance
amending the list of streets required to yield to other designated streets to include: N.
Osborne Ave. yields to Bond Pl.; N. Marion Ave. yields to Bond Pl.; N. Willard Ave. yields
to Bond Pl.; and Division St. yields to E. Van Buren St. was introduced and scheduled for a
public hearing on September 27, 2010. (File Ord. No. 2010-724)
8. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 2723 W. Memorial Dr. from B2 to
R3M was introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on
October 25, 2010. (File Ord. No. 2010-461)
9. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., asked that Council request the state
change election days. Ty Bollerud, 4608 Pendleton Ct., asked Council to explore creating
a public electric utility on the Rock River and to restore the Monterey Hotel.
10. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Steeber asked the administration to look
at a way to reduce the volume of paper that Council receives. Councilmember Perrotto
asked administration how the sign ordinance was enforced. Chief of Police Moore stated
officers removed signs in violation of the ordinance as time permits. Councilmember
Truman requested that the new ice arena manager be introduced to user groups and that
Administration ensure there are adequate recycling bins at the ice arena. Councilmember
Rashkin asked for a second to get the conversion of Milwaukee St. to a two way on a
future agenda. Councilmember Truman seconded. Councilmember Rashkin reminded
everyone about the “Chalk Walk” on the Janesville Mile October 15, 2010.
Councilmember McDonald reminded everyone to vote September 14, 2010.
Councilmember Voskuil stated that she and Councilmember Brunner were spearheading a
food drive October 23, 2010 for Echo and the Salvation Army and asked other
Councilmembers to participate.
11. Councilmember Steeber moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin
Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating upon and setting the negotiating
and bargaining parameters, terms and conditions for: (1) a TIF 22 development agreement
industrial incentive package and (2) upcoming collective bargaining agreement(s) renewal
seconded by Councilmember Perrotto and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer