Minutes 07-25-05.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: August 8, 2005
July 25, 2005
VOL. 56
NO. 9
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on July 25, 2005.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Tom Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m. Jessie Balcom 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 July 11, 2005.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of June 2005.
Council President Tom Wellnitz stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Garrett L. Summers’ thirty-one
years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-195)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public hearing.
There were none.
2. A proposed ordinance increasing the storm sewer assessment in the northeast drainage basin received
its second reading and public hearing. The public hearing was opened. Chris Campbell, South Beloit, IL.
and Dan Weitzel, 3933 Dorado Drive, requested to participate in the reconfiguration of the drainage basin.
Kathy Negus, Paul Campion and Theresa Peterson, are opposed to the drainage basin proposed for their
mother’s land and requested the City find another location. Council President Wellnitz continued the public
hearing until August 22, 2005, to allow the Administration time to work with property owners. (File Ord. No.
2005-278)
3. A proposed ordinance to provide a maximum penalty amount for failure to obtain a building permit
received its second reading and public hearing. The public hearing was opened. Andreah Briarmoon, 339
South Locust Street, shared her code violation experiences. The public hearing was closed.
Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Tim Wellnitz and
passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Tom Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner, Brien, Tim
Wellnitz, and DeGarmo. Nay: Councilmembers Williams and Addie. (File Ord. No. 2005-279)
4. Award of Contracts C2005-13 (Dodge Street Parking Structure – Bike Trail & Island Repairs), C2005-19
(Sanitary Sewer Lining) and C2005-20 (Twelve Oaks Drainageway/Stormwater Facility). Councilmember
DeGarmo moved to award the following contracts:
Contract 2005-13 Concrete Structures, Inc. $229,881.80
Contract 2005-19 Pipe Services $432,372.00
Contract 2005-20 Rock Road Companies Inc. $191,561.35
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously.
5. City Manager’s report.
A) Downtown Design and Development Center. Christine Moore reviewed the Center’s mission to
assist downtown business/property owners.
B) Review of Janesville’s New Website. Rebecca Smith demonstrated the City’s new website for the
Council.
NEW BUSINESS
1. & 2. Action on proposed resolutions authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Waste
Management, Inc. (File Res. No. 2005-190) and Green County (File Res. No. 2005-191) for the disposal of
waste at the City of Janesville Sanitary Landfill. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said resolutions,
seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously.
3. Recommendation of the Transportation Committee:
A proposed ordinance establishing a mid-block crosswalk on West Milwaukee Street between the Rock
River and River Street was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on August 8, 2005. (File Ord. No.
2005-281)
4. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Andreah
Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, requested that the Arboretum land be used for recreational purposes
only.
5. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Williams requested information on storm water runoff near
Racine Street and I-90. City Manager Sheiffer stated that the Governor Doyle signed the State budget
which will result in minor adjustments to the City’s 2006 proposed budget. Council President Wellnitz
requested information on the flooding on Center Avenue.
6. There being no further business, Council adjourned into Study Session at 8:20 p.m.
Study Session – Review of Status Report on Administration’s Goals and Priorities.
City Manager Sheiffer reviewed the 2004-2006 Administration’s Goals and Priorities Status Report.
Councilmembers asked various questions and were satisfied with the report. By consensus, they agreed
to upgrade Rockport Pool in 2007. Councilmember Williams requested information on when the sidewalk
next to the Allen Building would be completed.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:08 p.m. These minutes are not official until
approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer