Minutes 08-09-04.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: August 23, 2004
August 9, 2004
VOL. 55
NO. 11
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on August 9, 2004.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Steeber at 7:00 p.m. Laura Cannon led the Council in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Steeber, Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Williams, DeGarmo, Brien, Tom Wellnitz
and Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the special meeting of July 22, 2004.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 26, 2004.
Minutes of the special meeting of July 26, 2004.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #04039-C, Sterling Manufacturing, 2 lots on Burbank
Avenue.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Heider Estates
Second Addition – Jack Willow Investments.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for paving charges for public alley – located approximately 150 feet
east of Milton Avenue – connecting Hawthorne Avenue and Benton Avenue.
Action on a financial gain request from the Rock Aqua Jays to charge a vehicle parking fee for cars parking in
Traxler Park during the National Ski Show Tournament during August 12-15, 2004.
Council President Steeber stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were none. The denial of a Class B Alcohol License to Michael D. Quaerna, d/b/a Quaerna’s Tavern,
was based on information provided to Council by the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
OLD BUSINESS
1. A proposed resolution regarding a TIF Development Agreement with the Developing Edge, LLC for the sale
and redevelopment of the Old City Armory located at 10 South High Street. Councilmember DeGarmo moved
to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Brien, Steeber, DeGarmo, and Addie. Nay: Councilmembers Williams and
Tom Wellnitz. (File Res. No. 2004-68)
2. Continued public hearing and action on a proposed resolution authorizing public works assessments -
Gordie Boucher & Olive Garden. Council President Steeber reopened the public hearing (no one appeared)
and continued it to August 23, 2004. (File Res. No. 2004-65)
3. Continued public hearing and action on a proposed resolution vacating a portion of a frontage access road
adjoining property at 2813 Humes Road. Council President Steeber reopened the public hearing (no one
appeared) and continued it to August 23, 2004. (File Res. No. 2004-35)
4. Award of Contracts 2004-18 (New Landfill – Maintenance Building) and 2004-19 (Sanitary Sewer Point
Repairs) of Public Works Projects Bid Schedule “D” - 2004. Councilmember Williams moved to reject all bids
for contract 2004-18 and to award contract 2004-19 to National Power Rodding Corporation of Chicago, Illinois
in the amount of $ 24,491.00, as recommended by the Committee of Public Works, seconded by
Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
5. City Manager’s Report. Deputy Police Chief Moore introduced members of the Police Department who
gave the following presentations: Sergeant Brian Donahue-SAFE Program, Officer Tom Lemery-school
liaison officer program and Officer Kevin Olin-school resource officer program.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Steve
Trueblood, 1113 Columbus Circle, stated law enforcement has lost control of our streets. Andreah Briarmoon,
339 South Locust Street, spoke regarding code issues.
2. Study Session. See separate minutes.
3. Matters not on the Agenda. The ground breaking for the new police department building will be August 16,
2004, at 4:15 p.m. Councilmember Williams asked for information regarding clothing sales being conducted
at hotels.
4. There being no further business, the Council reorganized in study session format at 7:45 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer