07-10-00.min.jw.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 10, 2000
VOL. 51
NO. 8
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
July 10, 2000.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Murphy. Councilmember Schneider led
the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Murphy, Councilmembers Schneider, Williams, Noll (arrived at 7:02
p.m.), Brien, O'Leary and DeGarmo.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 26, 2000.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #00032-C, Christopher Roach, 4 lots
on McCormick Drive.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for storm sewer, sidewalk and street light charges for
Certified Survey Map #00032-C, Christopher Roach.
Waiver of special assessment procedure for sewer and water main charges for McCormick
Drive, Christopher Roach.
Council President Murphy stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
OLD BUSINESS
Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. There were none.
2.& 3. Council President Murphy left the Council table due to a conflict of interest and Council
Vice-President Brien took over the meeting.
Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance annexing land (#2000-26)
and zoning property (#2000-27) located between Newville and Kennedy Road southwest
of 1-90 to R1 and M1.
Chad Snell, representing Frontier Homes, supports the proposed Ordinances and
requested that Council not postpone action until July 24, 2000 since it would have an
adverse effect on Frontier Homes.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to postpone action on both Ordinances and continue the
public hearing to July 24, 2000. Councilmember Noll seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. Councilmember Schneider requested confirmation by the next Council
meeting that David Staver was not opposed to this annexation. Council President
Murphy returned to the Council table and resumed control of the meeting. (File
Ordinance Nos. 2000-26 and 2000-27)
Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance rezoning property located
at 527, 533, 539 and 543 Harding Street from M3 to R2.
Barbara Thompson, representing her parents, objected to the rezoning of properties
located at 527 and 533 Harding Street. Bill Thompson, 533 Harding Street, opposed
this ordinance saying he misunderstood how it would affect his property. Bob Peterson,
1800 Milton Avenue, affiliated with Century 21, spoke in favor of this Ordinance and
stated that his clients would be comfortable with excluding the properties at 527 and 533
Harding Street from the rezoning.
Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember
Noll. Councilmember Brien moved to amend the motion by deleting the rezoning of 527
and 533 Harding Street. Councilmember Noll seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. The main motion passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2000-28)
Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance rezoning portions of 2707
and 2715 Kennedy Road from M1 to B3.
No one spoke at the public hearing. Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said
ordinance. Councilmember Wdliams seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
(File Ord. No. 2000-29)
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendations of the Plan Commission.
(A) Action on a proposed resolution approving the final plat of Eighth Addition to Fox
Ridge Estates (#2000-60)
(B) Action on a proposed resolution approving the final plat of Hamilton Heights Fifth
Addition (#2000-61)
(C) Action on a proposed resolution approving the final plat of MLE Industrial Park
(#2000-64)
(D) Action on a proposed resolution releasing an easement on property located at
906 Kellogg Avenue (#2000-67)
Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt the above listed resolutions. Councilmember
Noll seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (File Res. Nos. 2000-60, 2000-
61,2000-64 and 2000-67)
Review and comment on a proposal to establish a Local Government Television Show.
April Little, Community Information Specialist, reviewed her proposal for a monthly Local
Government show that would be 30 minutes in length. The basic format of the show
would be a panel discussion, led by a facilitator, with Councilmembers and
Administrative staff, followed by a question/answer period. Each show would focus on
one major topic.
Councilmember Schneider requested that during the spring, candidates seeking
reelection should not appear on the show. By consent, the Council authorized the
Administration to start implementing the proposal and approved the show format.
Presentation of Citizen Satisfaction Survey. Rick Winch and Amy Boyer, of Opinion
Dynamics Corporation, presented their 2000 Resident Satisfaction Study to the City
Council. The study included responses from 583 citizens based on a telephone
interview that averaged 14 minutes. Overall, the citizens are 93% satisfied with the
quality of life in Janesville.
Rotary Gardens Master Plan and Lease. City Planner Cantrell presented the proposed
Master Plan to the Council. Key features of the plan include leasing an additional 4.1
acres of land, building a trail loop around Lions Pond, building a 5,000 square foot
horticultural building and expanding the Rath Environmental Visitors Center. John
Anderson, representing Rotary Gardens spoke in support of the plan
Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt the 20-year conceptual plan resolution.
Councilmember Noll seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (File No. 2000-
69)
A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at the northeast and southeast corners
of Black Bridge Road and USH 51 from M1 to Agriculture with Parking Overlay and B2
was introduced, referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on
August 14, 2000. (File Ord. #2000-38)
Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember Noll stated that she has received several
complaints from citizens who have had their terraces dug up by the Gas Company and
not restored properly. City Manager Sheiffer requested that she provide names and
addresses and the Administration will follow up on this matter. Council President
Murphy reported that the Hillside Court area had mud in the street. Councilmember
O'Leary wants the graffiti at Sunnyside Shopping center cleaned up as soon as possible.
He also expressed concern about the abandoned gas station located at 1933 West
Court Street and the associated reclamation plan. He would like the Administration to
forward information concerning the GM road project to Ms. Renee Hinkle and keep her
informed on all future developments. He also indicated there was some interest in
vacating a portion of S. Randall Avenue by the golf course for parkland.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to convene into closed session pursuant to W~sconsin
Statute Section 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing
of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public
business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.
Councilmember Noll seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 8:50 p.m. These
minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
Clerk-Treasurer