Minutes 08-22-05.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: September 12, 2005
August 22, 2005
VOL. 56
NO. 11
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on August 22,
2005.
The meeting was called to order by Council Vice President Tim Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m. Council Vice
President Tim Wellnitz led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council Vice President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner, Brien, Williams, DeGarmo and
Addie. Absent: Council President Tom Wellnitz.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 2005.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #05025-C, Chris Migut, 1 lot on Alden Road.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #05026-C, Helgesen Properties, 2 lots on Beloit
Avenue.
Financial Statement for the month of July 2005.
Authorization for the Administration to approve settlement for a liability claim for Faith E. Arnold in an
amount not to exceed $6,417.50.
Council Vice President Tim Wellnitz stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
Presentation by the Downtown Development Association. Mick Gilbertson, chair of the Downtown
Development Association, presented the annual report which detailed membership and association
activities for the past year.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public hearing.
There were none.
2. The continued public hearing on a proposed ordinance increasing the Storm Sewer Assessment in the
Northeast Drainage Basin was reopened. Robert Jackson, 5333 North County Highway H, urged Council
to take action this evening. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt
said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2005-278)
3. Award of Contracts C2005-21 (Municipal Building Renovation) and C2005-22 (Beloit Avenue and Van
Buren Street Lift Station Renovation) for Bid Schedule “F” – 2005. Councilmember Williams moved to
award Contract 2005-21 to J.P. Cullen and Sons of Janesville, Wisconsin, in the amount of $449,132 and
Contract 2005-22 to Terra Engineering and Constructions Corporation of Madison, Wisconsin, in the
amount of $66,055 with the elimination the two additional pumps, as recommended by the Committee of
Public Works and, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously.
4. Informal Presentation on proposed Skate Park site in Palmer Park. Leisure Service Director Mike
Williams presented information on the selected site located north of Palmer Drive and west of the sand
volley ball pits. Council took no action.
5. City Manager’s report.
A) JTS Youth Programs. Dave Mumma, Transit Director, reviewed the transit programs that aid youth
in the community. They include the school tripper service, the youth token program, the read & ride free
library program and providing transportation for the Kids Count Camps.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A proposed resolution authorizing the sale or transfer of City-owned lots on South Academy and Cherry
Streets. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution and proposed a friendly amendment to
transfer the lots to Habitat for Humanity, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo. Councilmember
DeGarmo accepted the friendly amendment. The motion passed by the following vote: Aye: Council Vice
President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brien, DeGarmo, Addie, and Brunner. Nay: Councilmember
Williams. (File Res. No. 2005-200)
2. A proposed resolution to adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the City of
Janesville’s official standard for incident management. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-197)
3. Action on a request for a blasting permit from Northland Explosive Company. Councilmember Williams
moved to approve said request, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously.
4. A proposed ordinance amending the Code of General Ordinances to permit bird sanctuaries within the
City of Janesville was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on September 12, 2005. (File Ord. No.
2005-287)
5. A proposed ordinance annexing property located at 2102 East Delavan Drive was introduced and
scheduled for public hearing on September 26, 2005. (Ord. No. 2005-288)
6. A proposed ordinance zoning property at 2102 East Delavan Drive to R1 upon annexation was
introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on September 26, 2005. (File
Ord. No. 2005-289)
7. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Andrea
Briarmoon, 339 South Locust Street, stated that CARD is a community service group.
8. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brunner informed Council about the death of Ray Voelker,
former Chief of Police. Councilmember Addie informed Council about the death of Cal Rabas, County
Supervisor.
9. Councilmember Williams moved to convene into closed session, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section
19.85 (1) (e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing
of public funds or conducting other specific public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons
require a closed session, specifically setting the terms, conditions and parameters for the potential sale of
surplus City owned land downtown; and those concerning a potential industrial park on the City’s north
side, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 8:26 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer