Minutes 01-27-03.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING & STUDY SESSION
January 27, 2003
Approved: February 10, 2003
VOL. 53
NO. 24
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on January 27,
2003.
The meeting was called to order by Council President DeGarmo at 7:00 p.m. Cargill Boy Scout Troop No.
402 led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President DeGarmo, Councilmembers Steeber, Murphy, Damron, Williams, Brien and
O'Leary.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 2003.
Minutes of the closed session of January 13, 2003.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #02046-C, Brad Rein and Dave Mansur, 1 lot on
USH 14.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #02048-C, Hatton Family LLC, 1 lot and 1 outlot
on North Pontiac Drive.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Twelfth
Addition to Fox Ridge Estates, Garmar, Inc.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street light charges for CSM
02046, Brad Rein.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk, and street light charges for Loch
Lomond West Seventh Addition, Wellnitz Builders, Inc.
Council President DeGarmo stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Request and Comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Richard
Frank, 1119 Elida Street, addressed Council regarding the zoning code. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl
Street, spoke regarding the location of the bike trail by Marling Lumber Company. Speaking in opposition
to selling neighborhood parks were: Connie Steinke, 1934 South Willard Avenue; Micheal Farrey, 1527
Kensington Street; Luella Shackelford, 451 South Lexington Drive; and Dr. Terry Cisler, 104 Seminole
Road. Arthur Boehning, 4504 Hearthridge Drive, asked Council to outsource the mowing of city parks.
2. A proposed ordinance amending the City's Wastewater Facility and Sewer Use Ordinance in order to
adjust rates and adjust the funding level of the Utility's Replacement Fund, as set forth in Chapter 13.16 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Janesville received its second reading and public hearing. No one
spoke. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Damron
and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2003-169)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Sherwood
Hills North Second Addition. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-337)
2. Proposed resolutions authorizing Project Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
for improvements to U.S. Highway 51, and for traffic signal improvements at Crosby Avenue and Mineral
Point Avenue. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt Resolutions 2003-338 and 2003-339, seconded
by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2003-338 & 2003-339)
3. Proposed resolutions authorizing the acquisition of property at 1570 South Jackson Street & 1630 Beloit
Avenue for the Janesville Transportation Improvements Project. Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt
Resolutions 2003-335 and 2003-340, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File
Res. Nos. 2003-335 & 2003-340)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to acquire the Alliant Tech Property at 101 Rockport
Road. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Damron and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-341)
5. A proposed ordinance rezoning property in the 400 block of Midland Road from B4 to M1 was
introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on February 24, 2003. (File
Ord. No. 2003-170)
6. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brien asked the Administration to checkthe painting of one
of the bypass ramps carrying two-way traffic. Councilmember Williams requested the Administration seek
documentation from Downtown Janesville Inc. regarding their incorporation.
7. Study session. Councilmembers requested the administration prepare an overall vision for the
parks system. Councilmembers agreed the administration should proceed to discuss the future of
Monterey Park with the School District. Council requested the administration to coordinate all facilities
with the School District. The administration plans to continue with the current service levels at Lustig
Park. Councilmembers supported the proposal to further investigate the transfer of the Arboretum to
the School District. Council consensus not to pursue transfer of parkland to the County. Council
agreed the administration should proceed with consideration of sale of downtown parking lots with final
Council review and approval. Council consensus to further investigate sale of lots in public buffer area
adjacent to the Jackson School neighborhood. Council consensus to prepare a change in the sidewalk
ordinance to require installation of funded sidewalk one year following occupancy of new home. The
administration will also prepare a proposed ordinance change relating to the petition requirements of
sidewalk installation.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer