Minutes 09-27-04.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
September 27,2004
Approved: October 11, 2004
VOL. 55
NO. 15
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on September 27,
2004. The meeting was called to order by Council President Steeber at 7:00 p.m. Terry Maybee 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 September 13, 2004.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of August 2004.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Meadows
Northeast, Marklein Builders.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk, street light and sanitary sewer charges for
Prairie Knoll First Addition, George Mark.
Council President Steeber stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were none.
A proposed resolution recognizing the Firefighters and Paramedics of the Janesville Fire Department.
Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by CouncilmemberTom Wellnitz and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-83)
Special recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of John F. Maske's 25 years of service to the
City of Janesville. Councilmember Addie moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-81)
Special recognition: A proposed resolution in commendation of Kathryn A. Hanthorn's 30 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. 2004-82)
Presentation by the Downtown Development Association. Terry Campbell and Mick Gilbertson reviewed the
association's 2003-2004 Annual Report and goals and objectives for 2004-2005.
OLD BUSINESS
1. & 2. Proposed ordinances 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 (2004-228)
and creating Chapter 15.06 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville controlling post-
construction stormwater runoff (2004-229) received their second readings and combined public hearing.
Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinances. The public hearing was
closed. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said ordinances with the following effective dates:
Ordinance 2004-228 effective January 1, 2005 and Ordinance 2004-229 effective upon adoption, seconded by
Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Ord. Nos. 2004-228 and 2004-229)
3. A proposed ordinance increasing the fee for taxi driver permit and taxicab business license in JGO
5.04.010 received its second reading and public hearing. Eugene Kaye, owner of Call Me-a-Cab, spoke in
opposition to the proposed ordinance and stated it takes too long to get a taxi drivers license in Janesville.
Councilmember Steeber requested a change in the procedure so the City Clerk can approve taxi driver
licenses after completion of a background check. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said ordinance,
seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo. Councilmember Brien moved to amend said ordinance to a $25
annual taxi driver license. Councilmember DeGarmo accepted the friendly amendment. The motion as
amended passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2004-221)
4. City Manager's Report. Judi Kneece gave a report on JA TV. She compared technology, staffing, funding
and programming from JA TV's beginning to the present. Ms. Kneece stated many individual's efforts
contribute to the high quality of today's programming.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation and action on recommendations from the Nuisance and Housing Code Committee. Chair
Terry Maybee presented the five committee recommendations. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said
recommendations, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz. Councilmember Addie moved to amend the
motion to allow condemnation appeals to the Council level. Motion died for lack of second. Council voted on
the motion and passed with the following vote: Aye: Council President Steeber, Councilmembers Tim
Wellnitz, Brien, Williams, Tom Wellnitz, and DeGarmo. Nay: Councilmember Addie.
2. Report of the City Manager on the Administrative Restructuring of the Building Services functions.
The City Manager outlined details of creating the department of planning and building services and the
department of neighborhood services department over the next two years. The goal is that a citizen will deal
with one department and one individual through the building process.
3. Recommendation of the Plan Commission: A proposed resolution amending the conditions of approval for
Ordinance No. 2003-208 restricting the use of the 2843 Holiday Drive to 14 residential units. Councilmember
DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed by the
following vote: Aye: Council President Steeber, Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Tom Wellnitz, and DeGarmo.
Nay: Councilmembers Brien, Williams, and Addie. (File Res. No. 2004-86)
4. A proposed preliminary resolution for Public Works Schedule "G" - 2004 and schedule a public hearing for
the Final Resolution. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz stepped down from table due to a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-84) The public hearing for the Final Resolution was scheduled for October
24, 2004. Councilmember Tom Wellnitz returned to the table.
5. A proposed resolution of intent to pursue an Intergovernmental Agreement on issues related to the
proposed STH 26 and Townhall Road Interchange Area. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-85)
6. A proposed resolution granting Simmons Company a driveway opening for Opportunity Drive.
Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tim Wellnitz and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2004-88)
7. A proposed resolution approving Amendment No.1 to the Project Plan for TI F No. 22 was introduced and
referred to the Plan Commission for a public hearing. (File Res. No. 2004-89)
8. A proposed ordinance annexing property located at the southwest corner of Beloit Avenue and STH 11
was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on October 25, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-240)
9. A proposed ordinance zoning property located at the southwest corner of Beloit Avenue and STH 11 to M1
upon annexation was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on
October 25,2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-241)
10. A proposed ordinance amending the Code of General Ordinances regarding parking for multiple-family
housing and creating design standards for multiple-family development was introduced, referred to Plan
Commission and scheduled for public hearing on October 25, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-237)
11. A proposed ordinance annexing property located at 1278 Afton Road was introduced and scheduled for
public hearing on October 25, 2004. (File Ord. No. 2004-238)
12. A proposed ordinance zoning property located at 1278 Afton Road to R1 upon annexation was introduced,
referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on October 25, 2004. (File Res. No. 2004-239)
13. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Richard
Frank, 1119 Elida Street, spoke regarding litigation procedures. Jeannine Zillmer, 5734 US Highway 51 South
requested that staff be trained to deal more compassionately with property owners. Andreah Briarmoon, 339
South Locust Street, spoke regarding the carriage barn at 1402 West Court Street.
14. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brien requested the City of Janesville bill President Bush for
city services provided on September 24, 2004. Councilmember Steeber requested the library coffee shop
remodeling proposal be included with an upcoming budget study session. Councilmember Addie requested a
copy of Council procedures regarding time limitations on debate.
15. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 10:08 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer