Minutes 02-23-04.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
February 23, 2004
Approved: March 8, 2004
VOL. 54
NO. 30
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on February 23, 2004.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Williams at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Brien led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Williams, Councilmembers Addie, Murphy, Steeber, Brien, and Wellnitz.
Absent: Councilmember DeGarmo.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the special meeting of January 29, 2004.
Minutes of the closed session of January 29, 2004.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 2004.
Minutes of the closed session of February 9, 2004.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial Statement for the month of December, 2003.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #04001-C, Menards Corporation, 1 lot on Pontiac
Place and 3 lots on Holiday Drive.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #04008-C, Harry O'Leary, 1 lot on Huntinghorne Drive.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk, street light and sanitary sewer charges for
University Heights, Darrell Wild.
Council President Williams stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were none.
Presentation by Students Teaching and Increasing Community Knowledge (STICK). Parker and Craig High
School students explained the STICK program.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
President Williams moved this item to follow New Business.
Council
2. Continued public hearing on a proposed ordinance rezoning property located within the 2700-2800 blockof
Holiday Drive from R3 to B4. Council President Williams reopened the public hearing. No one spoke. The
hearing was then closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by
Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2003-208)
3. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Wall Street west of High Street. Councilmember Steeber moved
to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2003-
348)
4. City Manager's report. The City Manager updated Council on the status of the cable television franchise
and detailed five current and pending south side transportation improvements.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Creekside
Commons. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-015)
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a land exchange transaction with Michael
Morris. Councilmember Murphy moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-004)
3. A proposed resolution authorizing the renaming of a portion of the Rock Trail to Peace Trail.
Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-017)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the dedication of land for street purposes to accommodate the widening of
Beloit Avenue. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie
and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-020)
5. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to acquire real property located at 2025 Beloit Avenue
for the Janesville Transportation Improvements Project. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-023)
6. A proposed resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the TIF Development Agreement with the Mulrooney
Building, LLC (TIF No. 24) and authorizing the sale of land at 103 North High Street for $20,000 and the sale of
land at 26 North Academy Street for $37,000. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded
by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-022)
7. A proposed resolution acknowledging the City Council's review of the 2003 Compliance Maintenance
Annual Report of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Murphy and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-021)
8. Request for City Council direction on 2004 Bike Trail Grant application. Councilmember Murphy moved to
select the west side connector route (Rockport Park to Parker High School) for the 2004 bike trail grant
application, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
9. A proposed ordinance granting an economic rebate to Reserve "Class B" intoxicating liquor licensees in the
City who previously paid the $10,000 fee in addition to regular license fees prior to the adoption of Section
5.06.055 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville was introduced and scheduled for public
hearing on March 8, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-210)
10. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Wall Street east of Academy Street was referred to Plan
Commission and scheduled for public hearing on April 12, 2004. (File Res. No. 2004-024).
Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Richard Frank,
1119 Elida Street, spoke regarding the demolition of 1645 South Willard Avenue. He stated the owner has
receipts for remodeling prior to the property being demolished. Councilmember Addie requested those receipts.
Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, spoke regarding demolition, and requested "Home of GM" be added to city
entrance signs. K. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, spoke regarding issues in the Fourth Ward
area. Jeannine Zillmer, 5734 South Highway 51, spoke regarding the demolition of 1645 South Willard Avenue.
Billy McCoy, 1326 Putnam Avenue, asked that copies of the Manager's comments be made available to the
public.
City Manager's report continued. The Manager reported on issues with the proposed upgrade of Highway 26
and announced that a meeting will be arranged by our area legislators with the Secretary of the Wisconsin DOT.
The Administration has turned over the Zillmer demolition file to Janesville Gazette. The Manager distributed a
report on Code Administration operations including a recommendation for an ad hoc citizen advisory committee.
11. Matters not on the Agenda. There were none.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer