Minutes 10-14-02.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 2002
Approved: October 28, 2002
VOL. 53
NO. 14
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on October 14,
2002.
The meeting was called to order by Council President DeGarmo at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President DeGarmo, Councilmembers Steeber, Murphy, Damron, Williams, Brien and
O'Leary (arrived 7:02 p.m.).
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 23, 2002.
Minutes of the closed session of September 23, 2002.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #02013-C, Richard Hovde, 2 lots on Elgin Avenue
and Charles Street.
Council President DeGarmo removed the Class B Beer only license for AT 119 from the consent agenda
and tabled the application.
Council President DeGarmo stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none. Councilmember O'Leary arrived at 7:02 p.m.
Action on a proposed resolution recognizing the Firefighters and Paramedics of the Janesville Fire
Department. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien
and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2002-289)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Alfred Lembrich, 541 Miller Avenue, stated that the City should not incur any additional debt, approve new
capital improvement projects or implement a storm water utility. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, stated
his opposition to frontage roads. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, believes the City is not receiving its
fair share of money from the State. Billy McCoy, 1326 Putnam Avenue, stated all Councilmembers should
have attended the reassessment public hearing and the budget should be level funded.
2. A proposed ordinance amending the City of Janesville Ordinance 5.06.350 to eliminate double fencing
for special one-day event alcohol licenses received its second reading and public hearing. Bruce Munson,
602 East Milwaukee Street, suggested the complete elimination of the fencing requirement. Nan
Chesmore, 536 Bostwick Avenue, supported the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Steeber moved to
adopt said revised ordinance, seconded by Councilmember O'Leary and it passed by the following vote:
Aye: Councilmembers Steeber, Murphy, Damron, DeGarmo, Brien and O'Leary. Nay: Councilmember
Williams. (File Revised Ordinance No. 2002-155)
3. Public hearing and action on a final resolution for Public Works Program #3-2002. No one appeared for
the public hearing. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Williams and it passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2002-291)
4. Award of Contracts O (Sewer and Water) and P (Ice Arena Heating) of Public Works Program No. 3-
2002. Councilmember Williams moved to award Contract O to R. T. Fox in the amount of $294,978.00 and
reject bids for Contract P. Councilmember Steeber seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of the proposed FY2003 City and Library Budgets. City Manager presented the budgets.
It is estimated the average property owner will pay $22 more in taxes. Council President DeGarmo
requested that the special budget Council meeting dates be emailed to Council.
2. A proposed resolution approving a TIF Development Agreement with Janesville Inn and Suites for the
Redevelopment of the Property at 201 E. Milwaukee Street. Councilmember Damron stated she had a
conflict of interest and would pass on this issue. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Steeber and it passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Steeber,
Murphy, Williams, DeGarmo, Brien and O'Leary. Pass: Councilmember Damron. (File Res. No. 2002-
286)
3. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for grant funds for mosquito abatement.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and it
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2002-287)
4. A proposed resolution relocating the polling place from Craig High School to First Lutheran Church.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Williams and it
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2002-290)
5. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 1400 North Parker Drive from B2 to BT was
introduced and scheduled for public hearing on November 11, 2002. (File Ord. No. 2002-156)
6. A proposed ordinance amending the Code of General Ordinances regarding sidewalk cafes, outdoor
cafes, and beer gardens was referred to the ALAC and Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing
on November 11, 2002. (File Ord. No. 2002-157)
7. A proposed ordinance establishing a Stormwater Utility was introduced and scheduled for public
hearing on November 11, 2002. (File Ord. No. 2002-108)
8. Matters not on the Agenda. Assistant City Manager Rogers stated the City would allow deer carcasses
at the landfill except for carcasses that have tested positive for CWD or from designated CWD zones.
Councilmember Murphy suggested the houses acquired for the Opportunity Road be used for Fire
Department tactical maneuvers.
9. Council President DeGarmo 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 Brien seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 8:03 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer