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Minutes 02-09-04.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING February 9, 2004 Approved: February 23, 2004 VOL. 54 NO. 29 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on February 9, 2004. 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, Steeber, Brien, and Wellnitz. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the regular meeting of January 26, 2004. Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Fifteenth 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, suggested promoting women in the Police Department and implementing angle parking in the downtown area. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, stated Council should disclose all aspects of pending lawsuits. K. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, addressed Council regarding condemnations. Councilmember Addie requested a list of current condemnations and outlined his plan for a citizen oversight committee on condemnations. Michael Sheridan, representing the UAW, thanked the Council, Administration, and the City Manager for their leadership in developing Opportunity th Drive. Niles Olson, 326 North Palm Street, representing the Jaycees, requested that the July 4 beer tent hours be extended. City Manager Sheiffer stated his request would be forwarded to the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. Arthur Koutsky, 121 North Main Street, complained that Code Enforcement required him to fix seven code violations. Bill Bohn, owner of Preferred Homes, stated the Codes Department has a thankless job but they carry out their duties with professionalism. Mike Eggleston, 612 East Church Street, Orfordville, stated that the Codes Department is knowledgeable and professional. Nannette Chesmore, 536 Bostwick Avenue, stated that the animosity in the City of Janesville must end. 4. (New Business) The review and approval of an Economic Development Grant to Quotes Bar and Grill, located at 24 North Main Street, was taken out of order. Councilmember DeGarmo stated that he would not vote on this issue because of a conflict of interest. Councilmember Steeber moved to approve the $10,000 economic development rebate, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously with Councilmember DeGarmo abstaining. 2. A proposed ordinance creating a juvenile curfew received its second reading and public hearing. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street; and Nancy Hansen-Bennett, 915 North Garfield Avenue; opposed the ordinance. Melissa Haverley, Chief Deputy Coroner of Rock County; John Anderson, 1526 West Conde Street; Amy Thoni, 2804 Mt. Zion Avenue; and Bill McCoy, 1326 Putnam Avenue, supported the ordinance. Councilmember Murphy moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2004-212) 3. The public hearing for a proposed ordinance rezoning property located along the north side of the 2700- 2800 blocks of Holiday Drive from R3 to B4 was opened and continued until February 23, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2003-208) 4. The public hearing for a proposed revised ordinance permitting the licensing of non-motorized vendor cads was continued. Bill McCoy, 1326 Putnam Avenue, suggested an age limit for cart operators. Scott Olin, 243 Westridge Road, requested several amendments to the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said revised ordinance and to delete cart operator licensing requirements and background checks for cart owners and to allow cads year round with operating hours between 8:00 a.m. and dusk. The motion was seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Revised Ord. No. 2004-209) NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: A) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Fifteenth Addition to Fox Ridge Estates. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-7) B) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of University Heights. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-12) 2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition by eminent domain or otherwise of certain real estate property located at 112 Kellogg Avenue (referred to for City purposes as Parcel 26, Lucile Ann Flynn) for the Janesville Transportation Improvements and related pubic purpose(s) project. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by CouncilmemberAddie and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-10) 3. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition by eminent domain or otherwise of certain real estate property located at 2302 Beloit Avenue (referred to for City purposes as Parcel 7, McAIlen Investments) for the Janesville Transportation Improvements and related pubic purpose(s) project. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-16) 5. City Manager's Report. City Manager Sheiffer stated that this new agenda item would provide the opportunity for the City Manager to update Council on current issues. He introduced the Codes Department staff to Council and described each employee's job duties. He reminded the City Council to copy Suzanne Wellnitz on any e-mails sent to him so that they could be logged. City Manager Sheiffer explained the Police and Fire Commissions' role and how they will select the next police chief. On February 17, 2004, the Police and Fire Commission will discuss the options and timeline for selecting a new police chief. Last, City Manager Sheiffer stated the Riverfront Plan was adopted by Council, but was not funded. 6. Matters not on the agenda. Councilmembers Steeber and DeGarmo requested an analysis of how code complaints are handled. Councilmember Murphy suggested that personal property assessments be removed from the City website. By consensus, the Council agreed that the neighborhood meetings should be televised. 7. Councilmember Steeber moved 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; and Wisconsin 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 Addie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 10:46 p.m. These minutes are not official until approved by City Council. Jean Ann Wulf ~ Clerk-Treasurer