Minutes 08-08-05.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: August 22, 2005
August 8, 2005
VOL. 56
NO. 10
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on August 8,
2005.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Tom Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember
DeGarmo 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 25, 2005.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a financial gain request from Janesville Rebekah Lodge #14 to conduct a Trail Walk fundraiser
for Multiple Sclerosis at Palmer Park on Sunday, August 14, 2005.
Action on a financial gain request from Janesville Youth Football, Inc. to conduct an adult flag football
event at the Youth Sports Complex on Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, 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 Thomas E. Bier’s twenty-five
years of service to the City of Janesville. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-196)
Council action on an application for outdoor seating for BAMS Inc., d/b/a Looking Glass. Bruce Monson,
representing BAMS Inc. responded to Council’s questions. Karl Dommershausen, 2419 Plymouth Avenue,
spoke in favor of the outdoor seating. Tim Wellnitz moved to approve the outdoor seating contingent upon
the applicant adhering to the restrictions recommended by the Site Plan Review Coordinator, seconded by
DeGarmo. Councilmember Brunner moved to amend the motion by requiring a decorative metal fence with
a minimum height of five feet and to close the outdoor seating area at 11:00 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Williams and failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Brunner
and Williams. Nay: Councilmembers Tom Wellnitz, Brien, Tim Wellnitz, DeGarmo and Addie.
Councilmember Brunner moved to amend the motion by requiring a decorative metal fence with a minimum
height of five feet. The motion was seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed by the following
vote: Aye: Councilmembers Tom Wellnitz, Brunner, Brien, Williams, DeGarmo, and Addie. Nay:
Councilmember Tim Wellnitz. Council voted on the main motion and it passed by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Tom Wellnitz, Brunner, Brien, Tim Wellnitz, DeGarmo and Addie. Nay: Councilmember
Williams.
Council action on an application for a Class A Intoxicating and Fermented Malt Beverage License for
Grapevine Wine Shop, LLC. Scott Hallatt, owner of the Grapevine Wine Shop, outlined his business plan.
Councilmember Williams moved to approve the license with the restriction to sell wine only and waive the
300’ from a school requirement, seconded by Council President Tom Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public hearing.
There were none.
2. Informational Presentation on Medal of Honor Walkway at Traxler Park. Mike Williams, Director of
Leisure Services, presented the development plans. Tom Stehura, Project Coordinator, thanked the
community, Leisure Services staff, and everyone who purchased bricks. He invited the public to the
dedication ceremony on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2005.
3. A proposed ordinance establishing a mid-block crosswalk on West Milwaukee Street between the Rock
River and River Street received its second reading and public hearing. The public hearing was opened.
Karl Dommershausen, representing Downtown Development Alliance, spoke in support of the ordinance.
The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Addie moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by
Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2005-281)
4. City Manager’s report.
A) Section 8 and Family Self-Sufficiency. Jay Winzenz presented information regarding the Federal
funding and participation levels of the two programs. Alyssa Higginbotham, who participated in both
programs, spoke about her experiences.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Council action on a proposed amendment to City Council Policy Statement #71 (Vehicle Purchasing).
Councilmember Williams moved to approve said amendment, seconded by Councilmember Tim Wellnitz
and passed unanimously.
2. A proposed ordinance annexing property located at the southwest corner of Rockport Park Drive and
CTH D was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on September 12, 2005. (Ord. No. 2005-282)
3. A proposed ordinance zoning property at the southwest corner of Rockport Park Drive and CTH D to R1
upon annexation was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on
September 12, 2005. (File Ord. No. 2005-283)
4. A proposed ordinance annexing property located on the City’s west side adjoining Rockport Ridge
Estates was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on September 12, 2005. (Ord. No. 2005-284)
5. A proposed ordinance zoning property located on the City’s west side adjoining Rockport Ridge Estates
to R1 upon annexation was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on
September 12, 2005. (File Ord. No. 2005-285)
6. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Richard
Frank, 1119 Elida Street, and Andrea Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, requested the City form a
Citizens Board of Appeals and to change our weed notice process.
7. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Addie requested the Administration confirm that the
Metropolitan restaurant is in compliance with the outdoor seating requirements. Councilmember Brien
thanked everyone who participated in National Night Out. Councilmember Williams reminded everyone
that Look West will take place on August 13, 2005, at Monterey Park.
8. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer