Minutes 03-28-05.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: April 11, 2005
March 28, 2005
VOL. 55
NO. 31
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on March 28, 2005.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Steeber at 7:00 p.m. Kyle Geisler led the Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Steeber, Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Williams, Brien and Addie. Absent:
Councilmembers Tom Wellnitz and DeGarmo.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 14, 2005.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee (ALAC).
Financial statement for the months of January and February 2005.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #05002-C, TMS Investments, 4 lots on Beloit
Avenue.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Deer Crossing
First Addition, Bohn.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer and street light charges for Meadows Northeast First
Addition, Marklein Builders.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Rockport
Ridge Estates Sixth Addition, G.F.O. LLC.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer and street light charges for Second Addition to
Deerfield Subdivision, Oak Land Developers.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer and street light charges for Prairie Wood Estates
Seventh Addition, Rein.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Rotamer Ridge
Estates Fourth Addition, Oak Land Developers.
Council President Steeber stated the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections. There
were none.
A financial gain request from the Paw Print Park Organization to conduct a Dog Swimming Event at Palmer
Park on May 14, 2005. Councilmember Williams moved to approve said financial gain request, seconded by
Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public hearing.
Marian Schneider, 3424 Greenwood Drive, stated the cost of rental at JPAC is too expensive for some theater
groups. Edward Reich, 1240 Boynton Court, asked for better signage to direct the public to the JPAC
building.
2. City Manager’s report.
(A) Report on status of JPAC. Laurel Canan, Executive Director of JPAC, gave a report detailing the
history of the center. Ms. Canan reviewed the center performances to date and attendance at each event.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation on proposed hill at Northeast Regional Park. Tom Presny, Parks Director, explained plans for
a 50’ hill to be located on 5.22 acres of the park. Council took no action.
2. Recommendations of the Plan Commission:
(A) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Deer Crossing First Addition. Councilmember
Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously.
(File Res. No. 2005-137)
(B) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Meadows Northeast First Addition. Councilmember
Addie moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File
Res. No. 2005-138)
(C) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Rockport Ridge Estates Sixth Addition.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-139)
(D) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Harmony Grove Estates First Addition.
Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tim Wellnitz and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-141)
(E) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Second Addition to Deerfield Subdivision.
Councilmember Addie moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-143)
(F) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Prairie Wood Estates Seventh Addition.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-155)
(G) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Rotamer Ridge Estates Fourth Addition.
Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tim Wellnitz and
passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-160)
3. A proposed resolution authorizing the release and relocation of a 30-foot wide water facilities easement on
Lot 227 in Hamilton Heights Fifth Addition. Councilmember Tim Wellnitz moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-159)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the dedication of land for street purposes to accommodate the widening
of Delavan Drive. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Addie and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2005-161)
5. A proposed resolution approving an Agreement for Tourism Promotion and Development Services between
the City of Janesville and the Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Councilmember Williams
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2005-162)
6. A proposed resolution approving a TIF Development Agreement with D & S Ventures, Inc. and authorizing
a $100,000 TIF Development Loan for the construction of a Handicapped Access Ramp and approving the
lease of City-owned land at 10 North Parker Drive in TIF No. 23. Councilmember Addie moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-163)
7. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Ty Bollerud,
424 South Pearl Street, stated a coordinated effort is need to revitalize the downtown area. Edward Reich,
1240 Boynton Court, requested the City Attorney review Wisconsin Act 195 regarding property tax exemptions
for senior housing projects.
8. Matters not on the Agenda. There were none.
9. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer