Minutes 05-24-04.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
May 24, 2004
Approved: June 14, 2004
VOL. 55
NO. 4
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on May 24, 2004.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Steeber at 7:00 p.m. Brad Cantrell, Planning
Director, led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Steeber, Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Brien, Williams, Tom Wellnitz, and
Addie. Absent: Councilmember DeGarmo.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 10, 2004.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of April 2004.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for sidewalk replacement at 52 South Blackhawk Street.
Res. No. 2004-52)
(File
Council President Steeber stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were none.
Presentation by Reverend Mike Jackson on "Day of Compassion." Reverend Jackson stated the "Day of
Compassion" will take place in Monterey Park on August 21, 2004. There will be a food distribution and
various free services will be provided.
OLD BUSINESS
Council President Steeber stated that the City Manager's Report would be taken up at this time. Bonnie
Davis, Recreation Director, gave a presentation showing the variety of leisure programs available this
summer.
1. A proposed ordinance to offer community service as a penalty option to the Curfew ordinance received
its second reading and public hearing. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, spoke in opposition to the
ordinance. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said ordinance,
seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2004-216)
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of $16,095,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes,
Series 2004, and providing the details thereof. Council President Steeber allowed public comment. James
Chesmore, 538 South Main Street and Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, spoke in opposition to the
resolution. K. Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, spoke about the city's budget. Billy McCoy,
1326 Putnam Avenue, stated citizens should be contacted for their opinions before passing this resolution.
Edna Feldman-Schultz, 318 Pease Court, spoke in favor of the library remodeling. Public comment was
ended. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom
Wellnitz. Councilmember Williams moved to delete $75,000 for the library lower lobby renovation,
seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. Councilmember Williams moved to
delete $35,000 for library remote book drops, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and failed by the
following vote. Aye: Councilmembers Williams, Addie, and Tom Wellnitz. Nay: Councilmembers Tim
Wellnitz, Brien, and Steeber. Council then voted on the main motion as amended and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-49)
3. Review of new Police Department building. Bob Boldt, Director of Public Works, reviewed the new
police department building plans with Council. Councilmembers asked various questions during the
presentation.
4. Award of Contract C2004-11 (Sanitary Manhole Seals) for Public Works Projects Bid Schedule "B" -
2004. Councilmember Williams moved to award said contract to Terra Engineering & Construction
Corporation of Madison, Wisconsin in the amount of $78,572.00, seconded by Councilmember Tom
Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: A) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of
Keeneland Second Addition. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz stated he would abstain from voting on this
resolution. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien
and passed with the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Brien, Williams, Steeber and
Addie. Abstain: Councilmember Tom Wellnitz. (File Res. No. 2004-53) B) A proposed resolution
approving the final plat of Rollingwood Eighth Addition. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-54)
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the City of Janesville to petition the Rock County Health Department
to exempt Lions Beach from the requirements set forth in County Ordinance Chapter XIII, Section 13.25.
Councilmember Addie moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-51)
3. Review and approval of a proposal from Forward Janesville, Inc. to administer a Downtown
Development and Revitalization Program. Councilmember Tim Wellnitz moved to approve said proposal,
seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously.
4. A proposed ordinance annexing property located at 2353 North Parker Drive was introduced and
scheduled for public hearing on June 28, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-223)
5. A proposed ordinance zoning property located at 2353 North Parker Drive to R1 upon annexation was
introduced, referred to Plan Commission, and scheduled for public hearing on June 28, 2004. (File Ord.
No. 2004-224)
6. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Castlemoor Drive was introduced, referred to Plan
Commission and scheduled for public hearing on July 12, 2004. (File Res. No. 2004-55)
7. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Ty
Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, spoke regarding the bike trail by Mercy Hospital. K. Andreah Briarmoon,
339 South Locust Street, requested various information from the City.
8. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Addie asked the Administration to check the grass height
at 33 South Harmony Drive. Council President Steeber requested the Administration report on temporary
blacktopped ramps and sidewalks at the intersection of Crosby Avenue and Mineral Point Avenue.
9. Councilmember Addie moved to convene into closed session pursuant to 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, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 9:43 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer