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Minutes 09-08-03.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING September 8, 2003 Approved: September 22, 2003 VOL. 54 NO. 13 Regular meeting of the Janesville City Council held in the Municipal Building on September 8, 2003. The meeting was called to order by Council President Williams at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember DeGarmo led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Council President Williams, Councilmembers Addie, Steeber, Brien, Murphy, DeGarmo and Wellnitz. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the regular meeting of August 25, 2003. Minutes of the closed session of August 25, 2003. Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #03004-T, Herbert Polzin, 1 lot and 1 outlot on Avalon Road in Rock Township. Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #03028-C, Marklein Builders, 2 lots on Mullen Drive. Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #03031-C, Shopko Stores, Inc., 2 lots on Humes Road. Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Rockport Ridge Estates Fifth Addition, Robert Martin, was removed from the agenda. Rotary Gardens' temporary license request was removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately. Council President Williams stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections. There were none. Councilmember Steeber moved to approve the temporary Class B alcohol license for Rotary Gardens, seconded by Councilmember Wellnitz and passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Addie, Steeber, Brien, Murphy, DeGarmo and Wellnitz. Nay: Council President Williams. Council President Williams stated his negative vote was due to no one from Rotary Gardens appearing at the Alcohol License Advisory Committee meeting on September 2, 2003. It was also noted for the record that all future financial gain requests for Rotary Gardens will now be handled by Administration, not the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. OLD BUSINESS 1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, stated that City Councilmembers should be courteous to speakers, direct the Administration to fix the curb problems at the Target entrance, address frontage road issues, and change certain City of Janesville employee's attitudes. 2. A proposed resolution approving the Project Plan and setting the boundaries for Tax Increment Finance District No 27. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-391) Items 3, 4, 5, and 6 were combined and given their second readings and public hearings. (3) A proposed ordinance (2003-190) establishing an all-way stop at the intersection of Deerfield Drive and Midvale Drive; (4) A proposed ordinance (2003-191) requiring A) Greenwood Drive to stop for Midvale Drive and B) Southbound Sharon Road to stop at its intersection with Pond Road and vacated South Randall Avenue; (5) A proposed ordinance (2003-192) reducing the speed limit on Sharon Road from South Fremont Street to Palmer Drive; and (6) A proposed ordinance (2003-193) establishing a mid-block crosswalk on Sharon Road between Pond Road/vacated South Randall Avenue and Palmer Drive. The public hearing was opened. Thomas McKaig, 66 South Randall Avenue, and James Vandebogart, 2530 Sunset Boulevard, Beloit, both spoke in support of the ordinances (2003-191-193). The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt all ordinances, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Ord. Nos. 2003-190, 2003-191, 2003-192, and 2003-193) NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: Items A, B, C, and D were combined for the public hearing. A) A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Johnson Street between South ©akhill Avenue and South Walnut Street. B) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Kennedy Estates. C) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Townline Estates. D) A proposed resolution approving the granting of an easement to Alliant Energy in Waveland Park. No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt all resolutions, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2003-392, 2003-405, 2003-406, and 2003-407) 2. Committee appointment: Councilmember DeGarmo moved to approve City Manager Sheiffer's appointment of Patricia Arnold as an alternate member of the Citizen's Board of Review, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. 3. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 1602 and 1604 Woodman Road from R2 to B3 was introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on October 13, 2003. (File Ord. No. 2003-194) 4. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brien had questions about a proposal to sell 70 acres of parkland behind Jackson School for building residential lots. The Administration stated this proposal was explored, but would not be brought forward for action unless requested by the Council. Councilmembers Steeber and Addie requested a follow-up letter be sent to the neighborhoods affected. Councilmember Addie also asked if there has been a traffic study of the East Milwaukee Street and Lexington Road intersection. There has been a study for signalization and will be presented to Council in a future budget. Councilmember Murphy asked if the cul du sacs will be connected near Jackson School. They will not be connected. Councilmembers Steeber and Brien stated October is Fire Awareness Month and requested a resolution be prepared acknowledging firefighters. Councilmember Williams stated there is a celebration for the 30th anniversary of the ice arena on September 13, 2003. 5. Closed Session. Councilmember 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, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 8:20 p.m. These minutes are not official until approved by City Council. Jean Ann Wulf City Clerk-Treasurer