Minutes 10-10-05.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING Approved: October 24, 2005
October 10, 2005
VOL. 56
NO. 14
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on October 10,
2005.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Tom Wellnitz at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Williams
led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Tom Wellnitz. Councilmembers Brunner, Brien, Williams, Tim Wellnitz, and
Addie. Absent: Councilmember DeGarmo.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 2005.
Minutes of the closed session of September 26, 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
Rockport Ridge Estates Seventh Addition, Martin.
Waiver of procedure for special assessments for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Pine
Ridge Estates Fourth Addition – Webco, Inc.
Council President Tom Wellnitz asked the audience if anyone would like to comment on the outdoor
seating request from Spirits, Inc. No one responded. He then stated that the Consent Agenda would be
approved if there were no objections from the Council. There were none.
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 rezoning a portion of the property located at 1700 South River Road from R3M to
R3 received its second reading and public hearing. The public hearing was opened. Marion Wozniak,
representing Cedar Crest, explained Cedar Crest’s facilities and the different levels of care. Joe
Stadelman, Angus Young architect, explained the proposed plan to develop the site. Steve Ihus, 1807
South River Road; Mike Roberts, 1739 South River Road; and Mary Conway, 1731 South River Road,
spoke in opposition to the ordinance. Gerry Ginner, 1715 South River Road, spoke in support of the
ordinance if the site was properly landscaped. Nancy Stabb, 1200 South River Road, and Chris Hadley,
1635 South River Road, expressed their concern about losing mature trees when the site is developed.
The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Brunner moved to adopt said ordinance with the condition
that the green space on the property be a part of the development process, seconded by Councilmember
Addie and passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2005-291)
3. Further review of the proposed public alley at the Youth Sports Complex. Councilmember Williams
moved to approve Option 2, which will construct the public alley with limited curb and gutter, seconded by
Councilmember Tim Wellnitz and passed unanimously.
4. City Manager’s report.
A) Enchanted Forest. Shelly Hansel, Recreational Programmer, explained that the Enchanted Forest
depicts scenes from childhood fairy tales and is performed by the Craig and Parker High School drama
clubs. The Enchanted Forest is scheduled from October 26 through October 29 at Palmer Park.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of the proposed FY2006 City and Library Budgets. City Manager Steve Sheiffer gave a
PowerPoint slide presentation highlighting the proposed budgets. The City Council will begin reviewing the
budgets at their first study session on Thursday, October 13, 2005.
2. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Brownfield Grant for the
Riverside Plating site, 1623 Beloit Avenue, Janesville, Wisconsin. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt
said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2005-210)
3. Youth in Government Program Proposal. In cooperation with the Janesville School District, the
Administration developed a Youth in Government program which would allow students to: 1. Interact with
Councilmembers during three meetings, (or) 2. Take a two-hour tour of a city facility and meet with a panel
of staff to ask questions. Councilmember Tim Wellnitz moved to approve both programs, seconded by
Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously.
4. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. Kris
Beeler, 2351 Summit Drive, opposes the Hendricks Development project because of the adverse effects on
her subdivision. Mick Gilbertson, 417 West Milwaukee Street, requests the City address the negative
environment around the Armory.
5. Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Brien requested an update on the proposed ordinance
creating a distance requirement between daycares and alcohol establishments. Councilmembers Addie
and Brien will sponsor this ordinance. Councilmember Williams suggested that the City request exempt
property taxpayers to pay a payment in lieu of taxes.
6. Councilmember Tim Wellnitz 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 specified public business, whenever competitive or
bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically the potential acquisition of a downtown public use
or redevelopment site, seconded by Councilmember Williams and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 9:35 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer