Minutes 09-13-04.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
September 13, 2004
Approved: September 27,2004
VOL. 55
NO. 14
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on September 13, 2004. The
meeting was called to order by Council President Steeber at 7:00 p.m. City of Janesville Police Chief Neil Mahan 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 regular meeting of August 23, 2004.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #04013-C, Gordie Boucher, 1 lot on USH 14.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #04033-C, Randy Hughes, 3 lots on USH 14.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #04040-C, Premier Oil Holdings LLC, 1 lot on Center Avenue.
Council President Steeber stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections. There were
none.
OLD BUSINESS
1. A proposed resolution vacating an access road adjacent to property located at 2019 and 2029 Center Avenue received
its public hearing. No one spoke. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to approve said resolution, seconded by
Council member Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-67)
2. A proposed ordinance exempting combination grocery store/restaurants with a Class B Beer Only and/or Class C Wine
License from the separate business requirements of the City's alcohol ordinances received its second reading and public
hearing. The public hearing was opened. Jacquelin Wood, 119 South Wisconsin Street; Maximo M. Arriaga, representing
La Esquinita; and Bill McCoy, 1326 Putnam Avenue, all spoke in favor of the ordinance. The public hearing was closed.
Council member DeGarmo moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Council member Addie, with a friendly
amendment to limit the building premise to less than 5,000 square feet. The motion passed by the following vote: Aye:
Council members Brien, Williams, Tom Wellnitz, Steeber, DeGarmo and Addie. Nay: CouncilmemberTim Wellnitz. (File
Ord. No. 2004-231)
3. 4. & 5. A proposed ordinance establishing an all-way stop at the intersection of North Garfield Avenue and East
Memorial Drive (2004-232); A proposed ordinance amending the list of connecting arterial streets (2004-233); and a
proposed ordinance requiring: A) West Wall Street to yield to North Washington Street; and B) Woodcrest Drive to yield to
Tanglewood Drive (2004-234), were combined and received their second readings and public hearings. The public
hearing was opened. Steve Trueblood, 1113 Columbus Circle, spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 2004-232. The public
hearing was closed. Council member Williams moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2004-232, seconded by Council member
Addie and passed unanimously. Council member Tom Wellnitz moved to adopt Ordinance Nos. 2004-233 and 2004-234,
seconded by Council member Tim Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Ord. Nos. 2004-232, 2004-233, and 2004-234)
6. Award of Contracts C2004-22 (Center Avenue 16" Watermain) and C2004-23 (Traffic Signals: Conde Street at Beloit
Avenue; and Mt. Zion Avenue at Morningside Drive) for Public Works Projects Bid Schedule "E" - 2004. Councilmember
Williams moved to award Contract 2004-22 to R.T. Fox Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $ 724,475.00, and Contract
2004-23 to T & H Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $44,593.90, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed
unanimously.
7. City Manager's Report. Economic Development Director, Doug Venable, presented information regarding economic
development incentives and partnerships.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: Action on a proposed resolution approving the final plat of Meadows
Northeast. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-73)
2. Action to authorize the City Manager to file a Water Rate Increase with the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Councilmember Addie moved to authorize the City Manager to file with the PSC, seconded by Councilmember Williams
and passed unanimously.
3. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the City to adopt the Rock County All Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-76)
4. Action on a proposed resolution approving the sale of the former Rollette Oil Property at 2025 Beloit Avenue.
Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously.
(File Res. No. 2004-80)
5. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing a Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department ofTransportation for
improvements to West Delavan Drive. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-77)
6. Action on a motion to approve the acquisition of right-of-way along West Delavan Drive for the street improvement
project. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to approve said acquisition, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and
passed unanimously.
7. Action on a proposed resolution establishing the Relocation Order for the Right-of-Way of the West Delavan Drive
Improvement Project. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom
Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-78)
8. A proposed ordinance empowering the City of Janesville to close the Rock River for specific events was introduced and
scheduled for public hearing on October 25,2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-230)
9. A proposed ordinance creating Chapter 15.05 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville controlling
construction site erosion resulting from land disturbing construction activities was introduced and scheduled for public
hearing on September 27,2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-228)
10. A proposed ordinance creating Chapter 15.06 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville controlling
post-construction stormwater runoff was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on September 27,2004. (File Ord.
No. 2004-229)
11. A proposed ordinance increasing the fee for taxi driver permit and taxicab business license in JGO 5.04.010 was
introduced and scheduled for public hearing on September 27,2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-221)
12. Council President Steeber scheduled the following 2004- Budget Study Sessions: Tuesday, October 12, 2004,
Thursday, October 21,2004, Wednesday, November 3,2004, and Tuesday, November 16, 2004 (only if necessary) at
6:30 p.m. Council waived notice of all meetings.
13. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Richard Frank, 1119
Elida Street; William Kealey, 63 South Sumac Drive; Andreah Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street; John Sandborn, 1953
Lenck Street; Steve Trueblood, 1113 Columbus Circle; and Jeannine Zillmer, 5734 US Highway 51 South spoke
regarding Code Department issues. Ed Reich, 1240 Boynton Court, stated the renovation of JPAC was excellent butthe
City should address the limited parking for its customers. Ty Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, suggested a downtown
plan.
14. Matters not on the Agenda. Council member Brien and Council President Steeber suggested renaming the Fire
Department training site to the Art Stearn's Fire Training Site.
15. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
Clerk-Treasurer