Minutes 09-09-02.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
September 9, 2002
Approved: September 23, 2002
VOL. 53
NO. 12
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
September 9, 2002.
The meeting was called to order by Council President DeGarmo at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Murphy
led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President DeGarmo, Councilmembers Steeber, Murphy, Damron, Williams and
O'Leary. Absent: Councilmember Brien
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 26, 2002.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #02035-C, Illene Kerr, 2 lots on South
Randall Avenue.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #02040-C, Dick & Bob's LLC, 1 lot on
Caroline Street.
Ratification for settlement for a liability claim for Marie M. Nelson within the required not to exceed
amount of $15,500.00.
Council President DeGarmo stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Barb Potter, 540 Sussex Dr.; Carol Roehl, 1251 E. Memorial Dr.; John Witmer, resident of Janesville,
Julie Pulley, 1708 King St.; Ellie Rosenberg, 1716 Beloit Ave.; Jennifer Roehl, 1251 E. Memorial Dr.;
Mary Anne Sveum, Beloit; Jayne Szambelan, 2433 Riverview Dr.; oppose the City's goose hunt and
asked Council to look for nonviolent alternatives. Ty Bollerud, 424 S. Pearl St., requested
Councilmembers contact other City officials for their input on how to solve the goose problem.
Arnold Bear, Regional Representative of the Humane Society from Milwaukee, suggested using
multiple approaches to eliminate geese from the parks and offered his organization's assistance.
Jim Feurstein, 2211 W. Court St.; and Karen Wiemeri, 3718 Birdsong Lane, oppose the installation
of sidewalks on Wildflower Ln. and Birdsong Ln.
2.3. & 4. Council President DeGarmo combined Items 2, 3 and 4. Proposed ordinances adding
E. Memorial Dr. and N. Randall Ave. to the list of all-way stop intersections (2002-152), reducing the
speed limit on W. Rotamer Rd. from Whitney St. to the north City limit (2002-153), and reducing the
speed limit on Austin Rd. from W. Court St. to Mineral Point Rd. (2002-154) were given their second
reading and public hearing. No one spoke. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt Ord. 2002-152
and Ord. 2002-154. Councilmember Murphy seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt Ord. 2002-153. Councilmember Williams seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously. Councilmember Steeber requested that the speed limit on W.
Rotamer Rd. from Kettering St. to the City limits be reviewed at the next Transportation Committee
meeting. (File Ord. Nos. 2002-152, 2002-153 & 2002-154)
5 & 6. A proposed annexation (Ord. 2002-148) of property located east of Kennedy Rd. and north of
USH 14 and the associated zoning of said property upon annexation (Ord. 2002-149) received their
second reading. The public hearing was opened and continued to September 23, 2002. (File Ord.
Nos. 2002-148 & Ord. 2002-149)
7. A proposed resolution approving the Project Plan and setting the boundaries for Tax
Increment Finance District No. 23, including a five block area along E. Milwaukee St. and N. Parker
Dr. Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolution. Councilmember Steeber seconded the
motion and it passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers DeGarmo, Steeber, Murphy,
Williams and O'Leary. Abstain: Councilmember Damron. (File Res. No. 2002-268)
8. A proposed resolution approving the Project Plan and setting the boundaries for Tax
Increment Finance District No. 24, including a nine block area along High St. and Centerway.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution. Councilmember O'Leary seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2002-269)
NEW BUSINESS
1. A preliminary resolution for Public Works Program #3-2002 was introduced for Council action.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolution. Councilmember Murphy seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously. Council President DeGarmo scheduled a public hearing for the
final resolution on October 14, 2002. (File Res. No. 2002-275)
2. Action on proposed resolutions authorizing the acquisition of properties for the Janesville
Transportation Improvements Project. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolutions.
Councilmember Williams seconded the motion and it passed by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers DeGarmo, Steeber, Murphy, Williams and O'Leary. Abstain: Councilmember
Damron. (File Res. Nos. 2002-278, 2002-279, 2002-280, 2002-281 and 2002-282)
3. Council President DeGarmo postponed action on a proposed resolution authorizing the
assignment of the Janesville Gas Extraction Leases and Agreements for Janesville LFG Corporation
to Ameresco. (File Res. No. 2002-285)
4. Matters not on the Agenda. City Manager Sheiffer scheduled the following Study Session
dates: October 21, October 23, November 5 and November 18. He also announced that any
amendments to the no smoking ordinance should be submitted to the Administration by November 1.
In addition, any business believing this ordinance to be a hardship should write a letter to the
Administration and request a hardship exemption. Council President DeGarmo requested that the
Administration send a letter to affected businesses explaining their potential appeal opportunity.
Councilmember Damron requested Council support to postpone sidewalk installation on Wildflower
Ln. and Birdsong Ln. Council President DeGarmo and Councilmember O'Leary requested the ALAC
review the Police Chief's recommendation on fencing requirements at special events.
Councilmember Steeber requested information on zoning requirements as it relates to sidewalk
cafes.
5. Councilmember Williams moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State
Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public
properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Councilmember Steeber seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, Council convened into closed session at 8:15 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer