Minutes 01-26-04.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
January 26, 2004
Approved: February 9, 2004
VOL. 54
NO. 27
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
January 26, 2004. The meeting was called to order by Council President Williams at 7:00 p.m.
The Patriotic Society 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 January 12, 2004.
Minutes of the closed session of January 12, 2004.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for
Deer Crossing, Bill Bohn.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for
Fourteenth Addition to Fox Ridge Estates, Garmar, Inc.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for
Rotamer Ridge Estates Third Addition, Wellnitz Builders.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for
Quail Ridge First Addition, Wright Family, LLC.
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.
Jim Chesmore, 538 South Main Street, asked Council to revise code ordinances and fees. K.
Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, addressed Council regarding a carriage house on
her property. Tina Ehle Smith, spoke regarding the demolition of 452 Rockport Road. Richard
Frank, 1119 Elida Street, spoke regarding responsiveness in government. Bob Baker, 2003
Joseph Street, supported renaming the Crosby/Willard Bridge and requested he be involved and
consulted in the signage. Joe Volk, 910 West Delavan Drive, spoke regarding his property at
455 North Parker Drive.
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the creation of a Congressional Medal of Honor Walkway
at Veterans Plaza in Traxler Park. Tom Stehura, 1309 Manor Drive, spoke regarding naming the
internal circular driveway in Traxler Park "Medal of Honor Circle." Councilmember Steeber
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously.
(File Res. 2004-008)
3. A proposed resolution providing that the bridge across the Rock River at Crosby and Willard
Avenues be named the PFC Leslie A. Bellrichard Bridge. A citation was read into the record
followed by a moment of silence. For the record, Councilmember Brien stated Bob Baker should
be recognized for his efforts to honor Leslie Bellrichard. Councilmember Steeber moved to
adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File
Res. No. 2004-009)
4. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located along the north side of the 2700-2800
blocks of Holiday Drive from R3 to B4 received its second reading and public hearing. No one
appeared for the hearing. Council President Williams continued the public hearing to February
9, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2003-208)
5. A proposed revised ordinance permitting the licensing of non-motorized vendor carts
received its second reading and public hearing. Speaking in opposition were: John Anderson,
526 Conde Street; Cynthia McCullough, 29 South Main Street; Mike Hanna, 1248 East Memorial
Drive; Jim Chesmore, 538 South Main Street; Nanette Chesmore, 536 Bostwick Avenue. Ms.
Chesmore also asked Council to table the proposed ordinance. Speaking in support of the
ordinance were: Scott Olin, 243 Westridge and Steve Hornsee, 382 Rockport Road. The public
hearing was closed. Councilmember Wellnitz moved to postpone action for two weeks and
direct the Administration to bring back a revised ordinance, seconded by Councilmember
Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Revised Ord. No. 2004-209)
6. Award of Contract 2003-27 (Phase One - New Landfill Construction) Councilmember
DeGarmo moved to award said contract to Iverson & Son, LLC in the amount of $1,875,989.85
(the City intends to borrow funds, not to exceed $2.2 million, for the construction of Phase One)
seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: A. a proposed resolution approving the final plat
of Fourteenth Addition to Fox Ridge Estates (File Res. No. 2004-013); B. a proposed resolution
approving the final plat of Quail Ridge First Addition. (File Res. No. 2004-005); C. a proposed
resolution approving the final plat of Harvest View Estates First Addition (File Res. No. 2004-
006). Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolutions, subject to payment of special
assessments, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos.
2004-005, 2004-006 & 2004-013)
2. Committee appointment. Councilmember Steeber moved to approve the City Manager's
appointment of Dan Atwood to the Historic Commission, seconded by Council President
Williams and passed unanimously.
3. Consideration and action upon alternative Offers to Purchase the City-owned property
located at 10 South High Street (Old Armory Building). Councilmember Steeber moved to reject
both offers to purchase and allow 45 days for final and best offers, seconded by Councilmember
DeGarmo and passed unanimously.
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition by Eminent Domain or otherwise of certain
real property located at 2104 Beloit Avenue (referred to for City Purposes as Parcel 12, DMDM,
Inc./AMP Electric) for the Janesville Transportation Improvements Project and related public
purpose(s) Project. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-011).
5. Consideration of property acquisition for the Opportunity Drive Project owned by Ann Flynn
at 112 Kellogg Avenue. By consensus, Council directed the Administration to make a final offer
of $155,128.00 to Ann Flynn for the entire parcel with the City to pay Ms. Flynn the difference if
the two newly created parcels would be sold for redevelopment during the next five years.
6. City Council review of Administration Priorities and Work Program. The City Council
reviewed the Administration Priorities and Work Program as outlined in a memo dated January
14, 2003.
7. Matters not on the agenda. Councilmember Steeber commended Herb Stinski, Director of
Finance and Administration, for the City receiving the GFOA Certificate of Achievement award.
Council President Williams scheduled a Special Council meeting for Thursday, January 29,
2004 at 4:30 p.m.
8. Consideration of a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute
Section 19.85 (1)(e), for the purpose of considering collective bargaining strategies since
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The closed session was cancelled.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer