Minutes 4-9-12
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN APPROVED 4/23/12
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9, 2012
VOL. 62
NO. 36
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
April 9, 2012. The meeting was called to order by Council President Steeber at 7:00 PM.
Present: Council President Steeber and Councilmembers Dongarra-Adams, Liebert, McDonald,
Rashkin, and Voskuil.
CONSENT AGENDA
Regular City Council meeting minutes of March 26, 2012.
Special City Council meeting minutes of March 26, 2012.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. (Refer to
separate agenda.)
Action on a financial gain request by All Season Runner for a run/walk to benefit the Chasing
Chad Foundation to be held on July 25, 2012 at Monterey Park.
Action on a financial gain request by Rock Communities Youth Network for a run/walk to be
held on June 2, 2012 at Riverside Park.
Council President Steeber stated that all items on the consent agenda would be approved as
recommended if there were no objections. There were none.
Action on a proposed resolution recognizing Thomas P. McDonald for his loyal and
conscientious service to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember. Councilmember
Voskuil moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Dongarra-Adams and
passed by the following vote: Aye: Dongarra-Adams, Liebert, Rashkin, Steeber, and Voskuil.
Pass: McDonald. (File Res. No. 2012-903)
Action on a proposed resolution recognizing Yuri D. Rashkin for his loyal and conscientious
service to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember. Councilmember Liebert moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed by the following vote:
Aye: Dongarra-Adams, Liebert, McDonald, Steeber, and Voskuil. Pass: Rashkin. (File Res. No.
2012-904)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public
hearing. Amy Hershberger, 6219 S. Hwy 51, Sarah Carter, 450 N. Terrace St., Nicci Gilson,
2607 Plymouth Ave., Marti Szambelan, 1251 N. Fremont St., Jerry E. Morris, 1501 E. Stratford
Dr., Beloit, Andy Seils, 107 Haberdale Dr., Footville, Brian McDaniel, 519 S. Academy St., Jack
Herndon, 404 S. Walnut St., K. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., and Robbi Valentine,
Illinois, spoke in support of the Back Bar and not imposing a 120 day moratorium on live music
(NB #5). Kirk Henry, 1617 Randolph Rd., stated the proposed Whitewater Transit route should
have buses with bike racks and multiple areas available for commuter parking (NB #2).
2. A proposed final resolution for assessable sewer, water, and laterals received its public
hearing. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Voskuil moved to
adopt said resolution and grant the Elks Lodge 254 a ten year payment plan at 3% interest,
seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2012-901)
3. A proposed final resolution for assessable street construction (extend Sandhill Drive) received
its public hearing. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Voskuil
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously.
(File Res. No. 2012-902)
4. Award of contracts 2012-10 (Riverside Park Storage building) and 2012-11 (sewer and water)
for Public Works Bid Schedule “C” – 2012. Councilmember Liebert moved to award the base
bid for Contract 2012-10 and base bid plus alternate bid for the Contract 2012-11 (listed below)
to the low bidders and express the intent to include in the 2012 Note Issue $401,250 for the
Contract 2012-11.
Contract Company Amount
2012-10 Harmony Construction Management, Inc. $ 98,500.00
2012-11 R.T. Fox Contractors $358,261.00
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of a sanitary sewer easement on
property located at 2100 North Washington Street and 2160 Golf Course Road. Councilmember
Voskuil moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Liebert and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2012- 898)
Council President moved New Business #5 next.
5. Consideration, deliberation, and action upon a recommendation of the Alcohol License
Advisory Committee to suspend live entertainment for 120 days at The Back Bar LLC (d/b/a The
Back Bar) Class B alcohol licensed premises: 1901 Beloit Avenue. Police Chief Dave Moore
presented the background on the 120 day suspension recommendation and Robert Kerman, co-
owner of the Back Bar LLC, explained his actions and the events that occurred that led to this
appearance before the City Council. After discussion, Councilmember McDonald moved to refer
this matter back to the ALAC Committee and have the Janesville Police Department and the
owners of the Back Bar LLC develop an action plan. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously.
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with Generac
Power Systems, Inc. and the City of Whitewater to provide transit bus service between the cities
of Janesville, Milton and Whitewater. Councilmember McDonald moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2012-899)
3. Action on a proposed resolution approving a revision to the 2012 Transit System Budget.
Councilmember McDonald moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Rashkin and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2012-900)
4. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a TIF Development
Agreement with Helgesen Development Corporation on behalf of Miniature Precision
Components. Councilmember Voskuil moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2012-891)
6. Council President Steeber scheduled an organizational meeting for April 17, 2012 at 7:30 AM.
The Council waived notice.
7. A proposed ordinance revising the regular bus fare rates to establish fares for Janesville-
Milton-Whitewater commuter bus service was introduced and scheduled for a public hearing on
April 23, 2012. (File Ord. No. 2012-516)
8. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
K. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., stated that if bar owners do or do not provide security
or call the police, either choice could make the bar owner look bad or irresponsible. She
questioned why there is armed security at City Council Meetings and that applause at a Council
meeting is considered freedom of speech.
9. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Rashkin asked about the fire at the landfill. Fire
Chief Jensen stated the fire was mostly grass and was under control. Councilmember Rashkin
then spoke about his time on the City Council. Councilmember Voskuil informed the Council
that the Friends of Riverside Park reported $18,091 in donations and logged 2049 volunteer
hours. Also, the Big Give Food drive is Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
10. Councilmember Rashkin moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and
passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer