Minutes 09-12-05.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: September 26, 2005
September 12, 2005
VOL. 56
NO. 12
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
September 12, 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 August 22, 2005.
Minutes of the closed session of August 22, 2005.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Deer
Crossing Second Addition, Bohn.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for sanitary sewer and water main charges for 2102 E.
Delavan Drive, Thomas.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for storm sewer and street light charges for Hickory Ridge,
Wiemeri.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for storm sewer and street light charges for Heider Estates
Third Addition, Jack Willow Investments.
Council President Tom Wellnitz stated that Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee
would be taken up separately and the remainder of the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were
no objections. There were none.
ALAC-Recommended:
Original Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage (IL & FMB) license for Stadium Bar,
(A)
LLC at a location yet to be determined.
Councilmember Williams moved to approve said license,
seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed unanimously.
Original reserve Class B restaurant IL & FMB license for Stadium Bar, LLC, 9 N. Parker Dr.
(B) Attorney
Steve Werner, representing Stadium Bar, assured the Council that his clients understood that 65% of the
revenues must be from non-alcohol sales. John Fritz, 208 N. Main St., submitted a letter with 34 Garden
Court residents’ signatures stating their opposition to the license. Councilmember Williams moved to deny
said license, the motion did not receive a second. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to approve said
license, seconded by Councilmember Tim Wellnitz and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council
President Tom Wellnitz, Councilmembers Tim Wellnitz, DeGarmo and Addie. Nay: Councilmembers
Brunner, Brien, and Williams.
(C) Original Class B IL & FMB license for My Apartment Bar and Grill, located at 15 N. Arch St. and a
90-day extension for the Developing Edge, LLC 10 S. High St. were approved by consent.
ALAC-No Recommendation:
Original Class A IL & FMB license for Paradise Liquor Store, 203 S. Main St.
(A) Steven Lyon, 220 East
Van Buren St.; Jackie Wood, 119 S. Wisconsin St.; Patrick McDonald, 435 S. Pearl St.; and Julie
Richardson, 215 East Holmes St., all spoke in opposition to the license. Councilmember Williams moved
to deny said license due to the applicants not having an agreement to use this property, lack of experience
and public input, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed unanimously.
City Manager Sheiffer introduced Dennis Wilson, the new Library Director. Mr. Wilson stated he has
moved from Kansas to Janesville and looks forward to building relationships with staff and the community.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not requiring a public hearing.
There were none.
2. & 3. Proposed ordinances annexing property located at the southwest corner of Rockport Park Drive
and CTH D (File Ord. No. 2005-282) and zoning said property (File Ord. No. 2005-283) received their
second reading and public hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilmember Tim Wellnitz
moved to adopt both ordinances, seconded by Councilmember Addie and passed unanimously.
4. & 5. Proposed ordinances annexing property located on the City’s west side adjoining Rockport Ridge
Estates (File Ord. No. 2005-284) and zoning said property (File Ord. No. 2005-285) received their second
reading and public hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilmember Williams moved to adopt
both ordinances, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously.
6. A proposed ordinance amending the Code of General Ordinances to permit bird sanctuaries within the
City of Janesville was given its second reading and public hearing. The public hearing was opened. Nancy
Hansen-Bennett, representing the Green Rock Audubon Society, 915 North Garfield Avenue; Ed Hookham,
representing Jack & Dick’s Feed Store located at 975 South Jackson St.; and Ann Jones, 2019 North
Claremont Drive, all spoke in favor of the ordinance. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida St., requested that the
violation section of this ordinance be eliminated. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Addie
moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed by the following vote:
Aye: Council President Tom Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brunner, Brien, DeGarmo and Addie. Nay:
Councilmembers Williams and Tim Wellnitz. (File Ord. No. 2005-287)
7. City Manager’s report.
A) Building Activity Report. Brad Cantrell, Community Development Director, presented information on
residential, commercial and industrial building trends and population growth in Janesville.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission:
(A) A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Heider Estates Third Addition. Councilmember
DeGarmo moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Tom Wellnitz and passed by
the following vote: Aye: Council President Tom Wellnitz, Councilmembers Brien, Williams, Tim
Wellnitz, DeGarmo and Addie. Nay: Councilmember Brunner. (File Res. No. 2005-198)
(B) & (C) Proposed resolutions approving the final plat of Deer Crossing Second Addition (File Res.
No. 2005-199) and approving the final plat of Hickory Ridge (File Res. No. 2005-201). Councilmember
Addie moved to adopt both resolutions, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously.
2. Review and comment on the proposed sale of residential lots and construction of a public alley at the
Youth Sports Complex. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to authorize the Administration to rework the
Phase I plan with curb and gutter for the alley and to proceed with Phase III, seconded by Councilmember
Addie and passed unanimously.
3. A proposed ordinance rezoning a portion of the property located at 1700 South River Road from R3M to
R3 was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on October 10, 2005.
4. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Richard
Frank, 1119 Elida St., suggested that the Council streamline the bureaucratic process to provide citizens
timely assistance.
5. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brien requested that the City check on four unlicensed
vehicles parked on Putnam Ave. Councilmember Brunner expressed his appreciation for the organizers,
sponsors and participants of Family Fun Fest.
6. Study Session – Community Information Program. Council convened into Study Session at 9:04 p.m.
Study Session – Community Information Program (CIP).
Rebecca Smith, Community Information Specialist, presented recommendations from the CIP Review
Committee and the City Information Booth Committee. The CIP Review Committee recommended specific
conceptual ideas and action items be implemented in the following areas: newsletter styles; image of the
City and City publications; how the City provides information to the public; and how the City solicits
feedback. The City Information Booth Committee recommended staffing an informational booth at various
events to promote communication between citizens and the City.
Councilmember Tim Wellnitz requested that reminders on reoccurring activities/events be posted on the
website. For example, information on the annual weed program, snow removal program, street
maintenance and Leisure Services activities. Councilmember Brien requested a link to Councilmembers’
emails be inserted on the confidential website. By consensus, the Council approved the recommendations
of both committees and they will continue to call or email the Administration when they have specific
questions.
City Manager Sheiffer stated the 2006 budget includes funding for two additional City newsletters.
However, the proposed budget has not been finalized because of the unanticipated increases in energy
costs. Service levels may be impacted to cover the energy costs and the levy limit cap. Councilmember
Addie requested information on the property value of City land located next to the entrance of Riverside
Park.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 9:50 p.m. These minutes are not official until
approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer