Minutes 12-13-10
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN APPROVED 12/27/10
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2010
VOL. 61
NO. 26
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
December 13, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Council Vice President Perrotto at
7:00 PM. Council Vice President Perrotto led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council Vice President Perrotto, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, and Steeber.
Absent: Council President Voskuil and Councilmembers Rashkin and Truman.
CONSENT AGENDA
Regular City Council meeting minutes of November 22, 2010.
Special City Council meeting minutes of December 3, 2010.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory.
Motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #10015-C, Evoniks, 3 lots south of Rockport
Road and west of South Palm Street.
Council Vice President Perrotto removed the Youth Entertainment Center application for MoJo’s
from the consent agenda. He stated that all items on the consent agenda would be approved as
recommended if there were no objections. There were none.
Councilmember Yuri Rashkin joined the meeting at 7:09 PM.
Carrie Jass, representing MoJo’s, stated her desire to operate a Youth Entertainment Center.
She stated that her experience as a bartender and volunteer at rec. nights qualifies her for the
license. She informed the Council that the judgments against her family were a result of
significant medical expenses. Councilmember Steeber moved to deny the Youth Entertainment
Center License for Mojo’s based on the information presented, seconded by Councilmember
Rashkin and passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public
hearing. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., opposed the TIF #22 Development Agreement
with Hendricks Development (New Business #3) and stated that Councilmembers Brunner and
Steeber should not be on the Council because they are former and current government
employees, respectively.
2. A final resolution for assessable water main on STH 11 received its public hearing. Andreah
Briarmoon, 339 S Locust St., opposed the resolution and suggested that property owners pay for
the improvements now. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2010-759)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation and possible action on completed Strategic Marketing Plan. Don Schulte,
representing Active Network, reviewed their plan with the Council. Councilmember Steeber
moved to authorize the City Manager to move forward with the public space recycling program
and vending machine program and to initiate the strategic plan, seconded by Councilmember
Rashkin and passed unanimously.
2. Update and possible action on proposed skate park. Councilmember Steeber moved to
designate the Jackson Street location for the skate park, seconded by Councilmember Brunner.
Councilmember Brunner offered a friendly amendment to have City Staff work with the skate park
committee. The friendly amendment was accepted. Councilmember Rashkin offered a friendly
amendment to use $50,000 from next year’s note issue for engineering design. The friendly
amendment was not accepted. Councilmember Rashkin moved to use $50,000 from a future note
issue to work on the engineering design. He did not receive a second. The main motion, as
amended, was approved by the following vote: Aye: Brunner, McDonald, Rashkin and Steeber.
Nay: Perrotto.
3. Action on a motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a TIF development agreement
with Hendricks Development for a project in TIF #22. Councilmember Steeber moved to authorize
the City Manager to enter into said agreement, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed
unanimously.
4. Introduce and schedule a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending JGO Chapter 5.52
and Section 5.04.010 N. regulating junk dealers, second hand dealers, second hand jewelry
dealers, and pawnbrokers in the City of Janesville with penalties as set forth in JGO 5.52.090 and
5.04.180. Council Vice President Perrotto stated the ordinance would not be introduced at this
time. (File Ord. No. 2010-471)
5. A proposed ordinance annexing property located at 2609 South U.S. Highway 51 was
introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on January 10, 2011. (File Ord. No. 2010-469)
6. A proposed ordinance zoning property located at 2609 South U.S. Highway 51 to B2 was
introduced, referred to the Plan Commission, and scheduled for a public hearing on January 10,
2011. (File Ord. No. 2010-470)
7. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Kurt Miller, 7938 E. State Rd., complimented the Council on their dedication and involvement with
City matters. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., suggested that Council send a resolution to
the State to move the spring election to the fall; and reconvene the Citizen Code Committee to
review the appeal pamphlet.
8. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Rashkin thanked City Manager Levitt for bringing
Active Network to Janesville and that holiday lights are needed downtown. Councilmembers
McDonald, Brunner and Steeber asked that we send a resolution to the State to move the spring
elections to the fall. Councilmember Brunner thanked the tow truck companies for donating over
2000 toys for families in need. Councilmember Perrotto wished the Citizens and Staff a Happy
Holidays and a Merry Christmas!
9. Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and
passed unanimously. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:49 p.m. These
minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf, Clerk-Treasurer