Minutes 07-14-03.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
July 14, 2003
Approved: July 28, 2003
VOL. 54
NO. 8
Regular meeting of the Janesville City Council held in the Municipal Building on July 14, 2003.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Williams at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Wellnitz led
the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Williams, Councilmembers Addie, Murphy, DeGarmo, Brien, and Wellnitz.
Absent: Councilmember Steeber.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 23, 2003.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #03017-C, Knopes Family, LLC, 10utlot on
USH 14.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for
Thirteenth Addition to Fox Ridge Estates, Garmar, Inc.
Council President Williams 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. Ty
Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, requested a health care debate on the Council level. David Bickle,
1732 Tamarack Lane, reported that there are thistles growing in the Pine Tree Plaza that are over four
feet tall. He stated he does not think Wal-Mart is a good thing for Janesville. He further stated he feels
Councilmember Addie should have disqualified himself from the vote regarding JPAC due to a conflict of
interest. Daisy O'Leary, 315 South Academy Street, does not want Fourth Ward Park to be re-named.
Joseph LeBeau, 2416 River View Drive, spoke against Wal-Mart and suggested the city gather as much
information as possible from Wal-Mart.
2. A proposed ordinance amending the City's Board of Review regulations to allow for the addition of an
Alternate Member received its second reading and public hearing. No one appeared at the public
hearing. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Brien
and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2003-180)
3. A proposed ordinance providing for the confidentiality of income and expense data collected or used
in valuing property by the Assessor's Office received its second reading and public hearing. No one
appeared at the public hearing. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by
Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2003-181)
4. A proposed ordinance amending the City's Fire Kettle ordinance received its second reading and
public hearing. The public hearing was opened. Angela Dravus, 1314 Barham Avenue; Karen
Upperton, 2346 Clover Lane; David Bickle, 1732 Tamarack Lane; and Alfred Lembrich, 541 Miller
Avenue, all spoke in opposition of the ordinance. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, and John
Anderson, 1526 West Conde Street, both spoke in support of the ordinance. Joseph LeBeau, 2416
River View Drive, stated the ordinance needs to be well thought out. Councilmember Murphy moved to
deny said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Murphy, DeGarmo, Williams, and Brien; Nay: Councilmembers Addie and Wellnitz.
(File Ord. No. 2003-183)
5. A proposed ordinance requiring southbound South River Road to stop for Kellogg Avenue received its
continued public hearing. No one appeared at the public hearing. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to
adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No.
2003-176)
6. Award of Contract C2003-16 (New Sidewalk) for Public Works Projects Bid Schedule "F" - 2003.
Councilmember DeGarmo moved to award contract C2003-16 to J. B. Johnson Bros., LLC of Edgerton,
Wisconsin in the amount of $257,050.00. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion and passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on proposed resolutions authorizing the acquisition of property for the Janesville
Transportation Improvements Project. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolutions,
seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2003-385, 2003-386, &
2003-387)
2. Action on a proposed resolution regarding remote control locomotives. Councilmember Brien moved
to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res.
No. 2003-389)
3. A proposed Project Plan for Tax Increment Finance District 26, including a 142.7 acre Industrial and
Commercial area along Beloit Avenue, Conde Street and Kellogg Avenue was introduced and referred to
Plan Commission for public hearing. Councilmember Brien stated the City needs to notify the
neighborhood within 100 feet of the district boundary or as far as Polk Street.
4. A proposed Project Plan for Tax Increment Finance District 27, including a six-block area along South
Water Street was introduced and referred to Plan Commission for public hearing. (File Res. No. 2003-
391)
5. A proposed ordinance annexing property located west of Ridge Drive was introduced and scheduled
for public hearing on August 11, 2003. (File Ord. No. 2003-184).
6. A proposed ordinance zoning property located west of Ridge Drive to R1 upon annexation was
introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on August 11, 2003. (File
Ord. No. 2003-185)
7. Matters not on the Agenda. City Manager Sheiffer stated there will be a Study Session on Tuesday,
August 12, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. Council waived notice of this Study Session. City Manager Sheiffer
informed Council he was meeting with the Community Development Authority to outline the Block Grant
funds in the downtown area. Councilmember DeGarmo wanted to know if someone was charging for
parking during the Fourth of July festival.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer