Minutes 06-09-03.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2003
VOL. 54
NO. 6
Regular meeting of the Janesville City Council held in the Municipal Building on June 9, 2003.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Williams at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember
Murphy led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Williams, Councilmembers Addie, Murphy, DeGarmo, Steeber, Brien,
and Wellnitz.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 2003.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #03001-C, Learsi Janesville LLC, 2
lots on USH 14.
Action on a financial gain request from the Sinnissippi Boy Scout Council of America to
utilize Lions Beach for a Camping Jamboree on September 5 - 7, 2003.
Action on a financial gain request from the Blackhawk Golden Kiwanis Club to utilize Traxler
Park for a "Car Sinking through the Ice" Fundraiser during the months of December 2003
through February 2004.
Council President Williams stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
City Attorney Wald Klimczyk was presented his Wisconsin Certified Public Manager plaque
from University of Wisconsin professor, Dr. Susan Paddock.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Allegrea Rosenberg, 1716 Beloit Avenue, President of Save the Geese, asked Council to place
the relocation of the geese on the next agenda. Two Councilmembers did not offer to sponsor
placing this item on the agenda. Therefore, the City Manager stated the geese would be
relocated as previously approved by the City Council. Wendy Haag, 2000 South River Road;
Eugene Bilz, 2050 South River Road; Clara Manning, 2000 South River Road; Mary Jane
Schieve, 1946 South River Road; Michael Meserole, 2301 South River Road; Judy Kirchner,
2203 South River Road; Michael Haag, 2000 South River Road; and Bob McAIlister, 711
Hawthorne Avenue, all spoke in opposition to the planned construction on South River Road.
Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, stated health insurance costs have doubled in the last three
years for City and School employees and the Council should investigate these costs.
Councilmembers Addie and Wellnitz requested that the adopted resolution for the construction
improvements on South River Road be placed on the next agenda for reconsideration.
2. A proposed ordinance requiring Stonefield Lane to yield to Curry Lane and Laramie Lane to
yield to LaMancha Drive received its second reading and public hearing. No one appeared for
the public hearing. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by
Councilmember Wellnitz and it passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2003-175)
3. A proposed ordinance requiring southbound South River Road to stop for Kellogg Avenue
was scheduled to receive its second reading and public hearing. The Administration requested
this ordinance be postponed. Councilmember Steeber moved to continue the public hearing
until June 23, 2003, seconded by Councilmember Wellnitz and it passed unanimously. (File
Ord. No. 2003-176)
4. Award of Contracts C2003-14 (Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Treatment
Modifications) and C2003-15 (Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs) for Public Works Projects Bid
Schedule "E" - 2003. Councilmember Steeber moved to award contract C2003-14 to J. F. Ahern
Company, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in the amount of $1,340,000.00 and contract C2003-15 to
Infrastructure Technologies, Inc., Rogers, Minnesota in the amount of $29,600.00.
Councilmember Brien seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
5. A public hearing was held for a proposed resolution authorizing a matching grant to the
Janesville Performing Arts Center. Councilmember DeGarmo stated that he had a conflict of
interest with this issue and left the Council table. The public hearing was opened. Richard
Hemming, President of the Janesville Performing Arts Center (JPAC), spoke in favor of this
resolution. The cast of "Annie" performed It's a Hard Knock Life and Tomorrow for the City
Council. Jan Gilbertson, JPAC fundraiser co-chair; Lynn Gardinier, treasurer for JPAC; Kate
Minshall, 1707 Morningside Drive; Terry Campbell, president of the Downtown Development
Alliance; Gladys Beauchamp, 1033 North Martin Road; and Richard Myers, 432 Forest Park
Boulevard, all spoke in support of the resolution. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, requested
that this be postponed until we receive the $1.0 million donation and the zoning code is
changed. Muriel Bumgarner, 1735 South Osborne Avenue; Robert Remillard, 536 South Randall
Avenue; Alfred Lembrich, 541 Miller Avenue; and Patricia Olson, 612 Park Avenue, spoke in
opposition of the resolution. Councilmember Murphy moved to adopt said resolution, seconded
by Councilmember Addie. Councilmember Brien moved to postpone action until the City
receives the final 2004 State aid information. The motion was seconded by Council President
Williams and failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Williams and Brien; Nay:
Councilmembers Steeber, Murphy, Addie, and Wellnitz. The Council voted on the main motion
and it passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Steeber, Murphy, Addie, and
Wellnitz; Nay: Councilmember Williams; Pass: Councilmember Brien. (File Res. No. 2003-
378)
6. Councilmember DeGarmo returned to the Council table. A proposed resolution authorizing
the issuance of $10,885,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2003, and
providing the details thereof. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Murphy and it passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-373)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: A proposed resolution granting an easement on
City-owned property at the northwest corner of Mineral Point Avenue and North Crosby Avenue.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo
and it passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-382)
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing a Project Agreement with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation for the Reconstruction of State Trunk Highway 11 (Avalon Road)
from U.S. Highway 51 (Center Avenue) to Interstate 39/90. Councilmember Steeber moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File
Res. No. 2003-384)
3. A proposed ordinance repealing and recreating Janesville General Ordinance Chapter 9.52
Truancy, based upon changes to and as permitted by Wisconsin Statutes, with penalties and
other relief for violations thereof as set forth in revised Janesville General Ordinance Section
9.52.070 was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on June 23, 2003. (File Ord. No.
2003-178)
4. A proposed ordinance amending Janesville General Ordinance Section 1.16 so as to
empower the superintendent of the School District of Janesville to issue truancy related citations
to truants and habitual truants for violations of Janesville General Ordinance Chapter 9.52, bond
amounts and changing Statute numbers to conform with current Wisconsin Statutes was
introduced and scheduled for public hearing on June 23, 2003. (File Ord. No. 2003-179)
5. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Addie requested the current truancy ordinance
be distributed to Councilmembers. City Manager Sheiffer introduced, Rebecca Yohn, City of
Janesville's new Community Information Specialist. In addition, he scheduled an MPO meeting
on July 14, 2003, at 6:15 p.m. and a Council walking tour of the Monterey neighborhood starting
at Wilson Elementary School on Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 3:00 p.m. Councilmember Murphy
requested background materials on South River Road. Also, he reported a car with a severe oil
leak was dripping oil into the ground and requested information on possible recourses.
Councilmember Steeber requested a concerted effort from the Police Department to prevent
illegal fireworks from being sold. Councilmember DeGarmo is concerned that the car dealership
at the intersection of State Street and Center Avenue is blocking motorists' vision. In addition,
he requested information on the code nuisance/citation process. Councilmember Williams is
concerned about temporary retailers setting up tents in large parking lots.
6. Councilmember Steeber 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
DeGarmo seconded the motion and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer