Minutes 04-14-03.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2003
Approved: April 28, 2003
VOL. 53
NO. 29
Regular meeting of the Janesville City Council held in the Municipal Building on April 14, 2003.
The meeting was called to order by Council President DeGarmo at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember O'Leary led
the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President DeGarmo, Councilmembers Steeber, Murphy, Brien, Williams, Damron, and
O'Leary.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 2003.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Council President DeGarmo removed 2 Wise Guys, Inc. class B license from the Consent Agenda and
postponed it until a date set by the Administration. He stated that the remainder of the Consent Agenda
would be approved as recommended if there were no objections. There were none.
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Victoria A. Damron's service to
the City of Janesville. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Williams and it passed unanimously with Councilmember Damron abstaining. (File Res.
No. 2003-363)
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Harry C. O'Leary's service to the
City of Janesville. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Brien and it passed unanimously with Councilmember O'Leary abstaining. (File Res. No. 2003-367)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Donna
Zahn, 1410 Dayton Drive, presented a petition to keep the existing Senior Center staff positions. She
suggested the Senior Center charge a $10.00 fee for a six-month membership and $20.00 fee for an
annual membership. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, spoke regarding truck routes in Janesville. Ty
Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, requested the Council create committees to study health issues and
existing laws. Robert McAIlister, Assistant Professor at U. W. Rock County, expressed his concern about
the construction on South River Road and requested that the City minimize the impact on the campus.
Micheal Farrey, 1527 Kensington Street, requested the City implement the new ambulance now instead of
waiting until January 1, 2004. Arthur Koutsky, 119 North Main Street, expressed his dissatisfaction
regarding Main Street Saloon wanting a beer garden. Gregory Addie, 2708 Omaha Drive, presented
materials regarding proposed improvements at Rockport Pool. Paulette Remillard, 536 South Randall
Avenue, thanked the City Manager for cutting staff at the Senior Center.
2. The public hearing on a proposed resolution vacating a portion of Wall Street west of High Street was
continued until a date set by Administration. (File Res. No. 2003-348)
3. A proposed resolution for Public Works Projects included in Bid Schedule "B' - 2003. The public
hearing was opened and the following individuals spoke. James Otto, 1414 Camelot Drive, supported the
construction on South Washington Street. Bernard Pelton, 1516 Canyon Drive, had questions about how
curb and gutter and resurfacing rates are levied against properties. Richard Reinke, 1901 Rockport Road,
stated that Alliant damaged his curb and gutter and should pay for the repair. Raymond Kruser, 1839
Randolph Road, requested that the City coordinate street improvements with Alliant gas work. The public
hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember O'Leary and it passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-366)
4. Award of Contracts C2003-4 (Sewer and Water), C2003-5 (Curb and Gutter), C2003-6 (Street
Resurfacing), C2003-7 (New Street Construction/Initial Surface Paving), C2003-8 (Sanitary Manhole
Structural Rehabilitation), and C2003-9 (Memorial Bridge Bike Path) for Public Works Projects Bid
Schedule "B" - 2003. Councilmember O'Leary moved to award the contracts to the following companies:
C2003-4 R.T. Fox Contractors, Inc. $ 771,898.00
C2003-5 J.L. Schultz Construction Inc. $ 661,787.00
C2003-6 Frank Bros., Inc. $ 815,740.70
C2003-7 Rock Road Companies, Inc. $ 726,354.35
C2003-8 Infrastructure Technologies, Inc. $178,570.00
C2003-9 Custom Ditching, Inc. $ 92,863.25
Council President DeGarmo seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on a report of the City Administration on the proposed FY2004 Budget reductions. City Manager
Sheiffer presented the Administration's proposal to cut $1,328,521 throughout the organization.
Councilmember O'Leary expressed his concern regarding the loss of capital for the police station and the
Rockport pool.
2. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of South Willard Avenue was introduced and scheduled for
public hearing on May 27, 2003. (File Res. No. 2003-368)
3. Matters not on the Agenda. The City Manager invited the Council and public to Spirits after the
meeting. Councilmembers Steeber and Brien thanked Councilmembers O'Leary and Damron for their
service on City Council. Councilmember Brien asked if there was a proposal to run trains by remote control
within the City limits. The Administration stated that they would look into the matter.
There being no further business, Council convened into study session at 9:01 p.m.
4. Study Session - A) Review of Rockport Pool. Assistant City Manager, Tom Rogers, presented to the
Council three proposals to improve Rockport Pool. The three options are: 1) $270,000 to update
equipment with no amenities; 2) $1,250,000 to update and improve existing facilities; or 3) $1,987,500 to
build a family aquatics facility. By consensus, the Council would like to have a family aquatics facility.
There being no further business, the Study Session adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer