Minutes 05-14-01PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
May 14, 2001
VOL. 52
NO. 3
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on May 14,
2001.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Brien at 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 540 led the
Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Brien, Councilmembers Damron, Wdliams, DeGarmo, Murphy and Steeber.
Absent: Councilmember O'Leary.
CONSENTAGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 2001.
Minutes of the closed session of April 23, 2001.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. (Refer to separate agenda).
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #01013-C, Mark Groshan, 2 lots on Black Bridge
Road and Milton Avenue.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #01014-C, Richard Stockwell, 3 lots on East
Rotamer Road.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #01011-C, Greg Borsenik, 2 lots on East
Rotamer Road.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for Certified
Survey Map #01011-C, Greg Borsenik.
Council President Brien stated that the alcohol licenses for JT Investments Xl, LLC and for UAW Local
95 would be considered separately and the balance of the Consent Agenda would be approved if there
were no objections. There were no objections.
Councilmember Murphy moved to grant a Class B alcohol license for JT Investments Xl, LLC, contingent
upon the issuance of an occupancy permit. Councilmember DeGarmo seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Council President Brien turned the meeting over to Vice-President DeGarmo. Councilmember Steeber
moved to grant an alcohol license for UAW Local 95. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Wdliams and passed by the following vote: Aye: Damron, Wdliams, DeGarmo, Murphy and Steeber.
Pass: Brien.
A ~ropo,,sed resolution recog ,n, izing the week of May 13TM as "National Police Week" and the day of May
15 as Police Memorial Day was presented. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Wdliams and it passed unanimously. President Brien presented the plaque
to Officers Loertscher, Kleisner, Wasemiller and Scherdell. (File Res. No. 2001-67).
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. John
Sholtes, 92 Falling Creek, suggested that the new police station be dedicated to Officer Pat Brown and
Vietnam veterans. Jim McLean, 1409 Blaine Ay., suggested that the proposed park next to the Hedberg
Library be incorporated into the 2002 budget. Taxpayers could then comment whether they want a park
at this location. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, requested Council's assistance to permanently allow
an entrance to his property off of Hwy 14. If he does not receive any cooperation than he will consider
a lawsuit. Bill Wolf, 1824 Riverview Drive, offered to have his application for an easement delayed until
after the scheduled public hearings for the Ice Skating Center and proposed park.
2. A proposed ordinance amending the O1 Zone District regulations making multiple-family
residential dwellings a conditional use within that zone district received its second reading. Council
President Brien stated this matter would be postponed until May 29, 2001. (File Ord. No. 2001-79)
NEW BUSINESS
1. A proposed resolution authorizing future Ice Skating Center operations was presented. Steven
Walker, President of Janesville Youth Hockey, spoke in favor of a 12-month operation and offered
volunteer assistance from his club. John Sonta, representing the WI School of Visually Handicapped, said
the Ice Skating Center was a great instructional tool for their students. He also supports the 12-month
operation. John Mauermann, representing High School Hockey spoke in favor of the 12-month operation.
Barbara Drackett, 2403 Ruger Ave, Lloyd Wdey, 1212 Ruger Ave., and Rich Lampe, Clinton, all spoke
in support of the 12-month operation. Abby Perrino, 3804 Churchhill Drive, also supports the 12-month
operation since she competes during the summer and needs to practice at the Ice Skating Center.
Councilmember Wdliams moved to adopt said resolution and amend the expenditure amount from
$207,150 to $177,000. Councilmember Murphy seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (File
Res. No. 2001-166)
Council President Brien changed the order of the agenda to accommodate the audience.
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the Administration to develop plans for a park on City land with
the Janesville Noon Lions Club and Friends of the Hedberg Public Library was presented. Jerry Harding,
108 Oakland Ave., and John Sholtes, 92 Falling Creek, spoke in opposition. Coral Swanson, President
of Noon Lions Club, spoke in favor. Councilmember Murphy moved to adopt said resolution, seconded
by Councilmember DeGarmo. The motion passed by the following vote: Aye: Damron, DeGarmo, Brien,
Murphy and Steeber. Nay: Wdliams. Councilmember Damron requested the park be dramatic and as
creative as possible. Councilmember Brien requested Police input on the design. (File Res. No. 2001-
165)
5. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a perpetual land easement was
presented. Bill Wolf, 1824 Riverview Drive, spoke in favor. Councilmember DeGarmo moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Murphy. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye:
DeGarmo, Murphy, Brien. Nay: Damron, Wdliams and Steeber. (File Res. No. 2001-168)
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the conveyance of land to the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
to accommodate Highway 14 and Highway 11 improvements was presented. Councilmember Wdliams
moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and it passed unanimously. (File
Res. No. 2001-169)
3. A proposed resolution approving an Option to Purchase agreement for the Weber Battery &
Electric Company property at 837 N. Parker Drive for $800,000 and authorizing the administration to apply
to the Department of Natural Resources for matching acquisition funds was presented. Councilmember
Murphy moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo. Councilmember Murphy
moved to amend the resolution by adding "The option to purchase is contingent upon receipt of a DNR
grant for the property.", seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and it passed by the following vote: Aye:
Damron, DeGarmo, Brien, Murphy and Steeber. Nay: Wdliams. Council voted on the main motion and
it passed by the following vote: Aye: Damron, DeGarmo, Brien, Murphy and Steeber. Nay: Wdliams.
6. Council President Brien scheduled a bus tour of the City for Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 7:30 a.m.
and a study session on City Finances for Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Council waived notice of
the meetings.
7. A proposed resolution vacating an alley extending between the 200 blocks of North Palm and
North Chatham Streets was referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on June 25,
2001. (File Res. No. 2001-162)
8. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 1515 East Racine Street from R2 and B2 to
B3 was introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on June 11,2001. (File
Ord. No. 2001-82)
9. A proposed ordinance providing for the annual election of a Vice-President of the City Council was
introduced and scheduled for public hearing on May 29, 2001. (File Ord. No. 2001-81)
10. A proposed ordinance authorizing a special Transportation Program for Youth was introduced and
scheduled for public hearing on May 29, 2001. (File Ord. No. 2001-83)
11. Matters not on the agenda. Council President Brien suggested that the crosswalk, located in the
3700 block of E. Milwaukee St., have a pedestrian activated walk button. Leisure Services Director
W~lliams stated it was scheduled for flashing lights but would take his suggestion under advisement. City
Manager Sheiffer invited the Council to attend the first Southwest Regional Plan meeting on May 15, 2001
at 6:00 held at UW Rock County.
12. There being no further business to discuss, Council adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer