Minutes 05-09-05.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: May 23, 2005
May 9, 2005
VOL. 56
NO. 3
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on May 9, 2005.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Tom Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 539 led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Tom Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner, Brien, Williams, Tim Wellnitz, DeGarmo
and Addie.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 25, 2005.
Minutes of the closed session of April 25, 2005.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee (ALAC).
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #05009-C, Margaret Mohns Estate, c/o Joyce
Klitzman, 2 lots on North Crosby Avenue.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for water main charges for 4315 USH 51 South, Quezada.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for sanitary sewer, water main, curb and gutter and paving
charges for Harmony Grove First Addition – Newville Road and Hoya Lane, Bohn.
Council President Tom Wellnitz stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved with the exception of a
Class B Reserve license for East Point Pub & Wedge Inn East if there were no objections. There were none.
Charles Allison, 942 North Wuthering Hills Drive, and Darren Loeppley, 3315 East Milwaukee Street, both spoke
in opposition to the issuance of the an alcohol license to East Point Pub & Wedge Inn East. Councilmember
DeGarmo moved to approve said alcohol license, seconded by Councilmember Tim Wellnitz and passed by the
following vote: Aye: Councilmembers DeGarmo, Tim Wellnitz, Brien, Williams, Tom Wellnitz and Brunner.
Nay: Councilmember Addie.
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Marie Gullickson’s 27 years of service
to the City of Janesville. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-171)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public hearing. Mary
Anne Buenzow, Chairperson of the Janesville Shade Tree Advisory Committee, and Jeff Rowe, South Central
Region Urban Forester from the Department of Natural Resources, presented the Tree City USA award to the
City Council.
2. A proposed resolution for the 2005 New Sidewalk Program received its public hearing. The public hearing
was opened. Speaking in opposition to sidewalk installation on West Burbank were: Don Reinke, 2232
Hubbard Street and Randy Zenke, 518 W. Burbank Avenue. Speaking in opposition to sidewalk installation on
Morningside Drive were: Judy Krause, 3223 Spruce Court and Jim Millard, 2223 Morningside Drive. Ty
Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, suggested sidewalks be combined with the bike trail system. Pat Johnson,
principal at Jackson Elementary School, requested Council postpone action on sidewalk for Adel Street.
Dewane Block, 2114 Adel Street, concerned about the school drop off zone and suggested designating different
areas for buses and cars. Mike Mead, representing Southside Baptist Church, is opposed to sidewalk on South
Jackson Street. Rodney Bollerud, 4608 Pendleton Court, opposed sidewalks on Pendleton Court. The public
hearing was closed. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember
Williams and passed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, Williams, DeGarmo, Tom
Wellnitz, Addie, Brunner. Nay: Councilmember Brien. Councilmember Brien requested that the Administration
review the Adel Street and W. Burbank Avenue intersection and paint the curbs yellow to designate no parking.
(File Res. No. 2005-168)
3. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 2025 Beloit Avenue from B3 to M2 received its second
reading and public hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said
ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2005-273)
4. City Manager’s report.
(A) Street Resurfacing/Rehabilitation Program for 2005. Michael Hayek, Engineering Director, reviewed the
Municipal Road Program, the State Road Program, the Federal Road Program and the Federal/State Bridge
Program.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on a proposed Preliminary Resolution authorizing public works assessments for construction of South
Willard Avenue. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said preliminary resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. Council President Wellnitz scheduled the public hearing for the
final resolution on May 23, 2005. (File Res. No. 2005-177)
2. Review and approval of an Economic Development Grant to Fusion 5 at 307 West Milwaukee Street.
Councilmember Tim Wellnitz moved to approve said $10,000 grant, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and
passed unanimously.
3. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of $11,115,000 in Promissory Notes for financing
various public purposes. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-173)
4. Action on a proposed resolution approving a TIF Development Agreement with LKQ Corporation (Star Auto
Parts) for a 40,000 square foot building expansion in TIF No. 26. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-182)
5. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the dissolution of Tax Increment Finance District No. 5.
Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-183)
6. Council President Wellnitz scheduled a bus tour on June 4, 2005, at 7:30 a.m. The tour will make stops at
various public works projects, the Downtown Design Center and Healthnet. In addition, he scheduled a study
session on June 8, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. Council waived notice for the bus tour and meeting.
7. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of North Washington Street and North Terrace Street between
Highland Avenue and Mineral Point Avenue was referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing
on June 27, 2005. (File Res. No. 2005-176)
8. A proposed charter ordinance amending JGO Section 2.48.020 so as to change the composition of the
Janesville Plan Commission by adding another citizen member and eliminating the City Engineer was
introduced and scheduled for public hearing on May 23, 2005. (File Ord. No. 2005-275)
9. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Andreah
Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, spoke regarding her ideas for change in the City of Janesville. Ty
Bollerud, 424 South Pearl Street, stated his concern about computer crimes.
10. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmembers Brien and Addie requested information on the proximity of
alcohol establishments to day care centers in Janesville. Councilmember Addie requested that the
Administration contact ABT Water Treatment, 2229 Beloit Avenue, about their funded sidewalk questions.
11. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer