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Minutes 04-12-04.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING April 12, 2004 Approved: April 26, 2004 VOL. 54 NO. 33 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on April 12, 2004. The meeting was called to order by Council President Williams at 7:00 p.m. Council President Williams 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 March 22, 2004. Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #04014-C, Elmer Updike, 4 lots on the southwest corner of Wildflower Lane and Afton Road. Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #04015-C, Amcore Bank, 1 lot on Terapin Trail. Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #04016-C, Amcore Bank, 1 lot on Terapin Trail. Council President Williams stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections. There were none. Action on a proposed resolution recognizing the Janesville Foundation, Inc. as a Janesville Good Citizen. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-32) Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Randall L. Vanderlip's 29% years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-33) Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Paul B. Murphy's six years of service to the City of Janesville as a City Councilmember. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Addie, DeGarmo, Steeber, Williams, Brien, and Wellnitz. Passing: Councilmember Murphy. (File Res. No. 2004-36) OLD BUSINESS 1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Council President Williams moved this item to follow New Business. 2. A proposed ordinance to increase Code Administration Fees was given its second reading and public hearing. Bill McCoy, 1326 Putnam Avenue, requested clarification on tent fees and re- inspection fees. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, suggested that an increase in fees was unnecessary. John Anderson, 1526 West Conde Street, asked for clarification on the types of tents and canopies that require code fees. George Mark, 206 Shady Oak Court, and K. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, opposed the increase in code fees. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Addie moved to postpone action on this ordinance for two weeks. The motion did not receive a second. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Council President Williams and passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers DeGarmo, Murphy, Steeber, Williams, Brien, and Wellnitz. Nay: Councilmember Addie. (File Ord. No. 2004-217) 3. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Wall Street east of Academy Street received its public hearing. No one spoke. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-24) 4. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located within the 500 and 600 blocks of South Chatham Street from M1 to R2 received its second reading and public hearing. Richard Donahue, 3735 Skyview Drive, and Joe Donahue, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, both spoke in opposition of the ordinance. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street; Jeffrey Shoemaker, 1213 Friendship Drive; Jason Hedden, 613 South Chatham Street; and Arthur Fields, 533 South Chatham Street, all spoke in favor of the ordinance. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said ordinance and to amend the ordinance by deleting all property on the eastside of South Chatham from the rezoning, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2004-211) 5. A proposed final resolution for Public Works Projects included in Bid Schedule "A" - 2004 received its public hearing. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, expressed his concern about too many traffic signals on Highway 14. Michael Mead, 534 Edison Avenue, requested information on the improvements for Burbank Avenue. Melanie Rice, 1824 West Luther Road, suggested that all of Luther Drive be included in the public works program. Donald Green, 1125 West Burbank Avenue; John Anderson, 1526 West Conde Street; and Lana McVay, 2218 South Terrace Street requested an appointment with Engineering staff to review the proposed improvements. Dennis Simmons, 2103 Schaller Street, was in favor of the Highway 51 project. Sherry Schiller, representing Pine Tree Plaza, opposed the distribution of the traffic signals costs levied against the Pine Tree Plaza. Attorney James Hartwig, representing Campbell Ltd. Partnership, was in favor of the traffic signals and the distribution of the costs. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution and grant non-use deferments to: the Marklein property on Eider Lane (categories I and II); and Opportunity Drive and South Jackson Street (category I). In addition, he deleted the improvements on Grace and Grove Streets. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-34) 6. Award of Public Works Projects Bid Schedule "A" - 2004. Councilmember Steeber moved to award the following contracts: Jackson St. Sewer/Water Replacement Sewer and Water Curb and Gutter Street Resurfacing New Street Construction R.T. Fox Contractors, Inc. R.T. Fox Contractors, Inc. Yeske Construction Co., Inc. Rock Road Companies, Inc. Rock Road Companies, Inc. $475,605.00 $878,518.00 $424,257.50 $877,303.85 $815,651.00 The motion was seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. 7. City Manager's Report. Police Chief Brunner presented the 2003 Annual Police Department Report. He reviewed the Police Department's mission statement, crime prevention programs, crime statistics, traffic accidents, patrol areas and departmental costs. NEW BUSINESS 1. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation to provide funds forthe emergency repair of the Municipal Building Entrance Plaza was moved to follow New Business No. 4. 2. Review and action on an Economic Development Grant to HHHFFRRGGGHH, Inc. located at 731 South Wuthering Hills Drive. Councilmember Brien moved to grant the Economic Development Grant to HHHFFRRGGGHH, Inc., conditioned upon their compliance with the no smoking ordinance and placing a deed restriction on their property prohibiting a sexually oriented business. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Steeber 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 Addie left the Council table due to a conflict of interest. Wayne Habbe, 221 South Locust Street; Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street; and Michael Gilbertson, President of G. A. Architecture, all discussed their proposals. Ron Sutherland, owner of the property to the south of the armory; Attorney George Steil Jr., representing G.A. Architecture; and Terry Campbell, President of the Downtown Development Alliance, all spoke in support of G.A. Architecture's proposal. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to accept G.A. Architecture's proposal, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. Councilmember Addie returned to the Council table. 4. A proposed ordinance rezoning land along Woodgate Drive and east of STH 26 from ©l/Ag to 03 and Ag to R1 was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on May 10, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-220) 1. New Business: Action on a proposed resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation to provide funds for the emergency repair of the Municipal Building Entrance Plaza. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-37) 1. Old Business: Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, suggested that G. A. Architecture does not qualify for a TIF agreement based on City Council guidelines. K. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, thanked the Council for the bulky waste program. 5. Matters not on the agenda. Councilmember Murphy asked about the status of Taco Bell and was informed that they had requested a six month extension. Also, he acknowledged receipt of a letter from Cole Layer Trumble and confirmed that the Assessor's Office was following the required State assessment practices. City Manager Sheiffer scheduled the Council Organizational Meeting for Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. 6. Councilmember Steeber moved to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85 (1) (c), for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 11:15 p.m. These minutes are not official until approved by City Council. Jean Ann Wulf Clerk-Treasurer