08-28-00.min.tk.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
August 28, 2000
VOL. 51
NO. 11
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on August 28,
2000.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Murphy.
Present: Council President Murphy, Councilmembers Schneider, Wdliams, Noll, and DeGarmo.
Councilmember O'Leary arrived at 7:40 p.m. Absent: Councilmember Brien.
CONSENTAGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 14, 2000.
Minutes of the closed session of August 14, 2000.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of July, 2000.
Council President Murphy stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
There were no objections.
Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Douglas S. Wood- man's
service to the City of Janesville.
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2000-77).
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Tom Stehura, 1309 Manor Drive, representing the Rock County Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America,
addressed Council regarding the display of "The Wall That Heals" on September 14-17, 2000 in Traxler
Park. The Wall is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed development plan of Marshall Park: Joe
Wright, 1026 Laramie Lane; Jerry Hardy, 108 Oakland Avenue; Elmer Scott, 3405 Berkshire Road; John
Sholtes, 92 Falling Creek Circle. Steve Huth, 4865 West Brown Deer Lane, representing the Janesville
Noon Lion's Club, spoke in favor of the proposed development of Marshall Park.
2. A proposed ordinance amending Chapter 8.64.150 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Janesville to increase the demolition landfill fees received its second reading and public hearing. No
one appeared for the hearing.
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember DeGarmo and passed
unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2000-42).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendations of the Plan Commission: A proposed resolution approving the final plat of
Huntington Estates.
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Schneider and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2000-79).
2. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to lease land from Alliant Energy.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Noll and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2000-74).
Councilmember O'Leary arrived at 7:40 p.m.
3. A proposed preliminary resolution for Public Works Program #3.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said preliminary resolution with the deletion of Deerfield Drive
in Category I and set the public hearing for the final resolution on September 11, 2000, seconded by
Councilmember Noll and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2000-80).
4. A proposed resolution reallocating Community Development Block Grant Program Funds.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Noll and passed
unanimously. (File Res. No. 2000-76).
5. Action on a proposal to develop Marshall Park.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to approve the conceptual master plan of the park, seconded by
Councilmember DeGarmo.
Councilmember Schneider moved to postpone action on the proposal until a plan is in place for the
displaced current users and a cost estimate is provided for their relocation, seconded by
Councilmember Noll and failed on the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Schneider, Wdliams and
Noll. Nay: Council President Murphy, Councilmembers O'Leary and DeGarmo.
Council voted on the motion to approve the conceptual master plan and failed with the following vote:
Aye: Council President Murphy, Councilmembers O'Leary and DeGarmo. Nay: Councilmembers
Schneider, Wdliams and Noll.
6. Recommendations of the Transportation Committee: A. A proposed ordinance adding Lowell
Street, Newman Street & Woodman Road to the list of all-way stop intersections was introduced and
scheduled for public hearing on September 11,2000. (File Ord. No. 2000-44) B. A proposed
ordinance requiring Alden Road traffic to yield to Newman Street and South Walnut Street traffic to
yield to Nicolet Street was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on September 11,2000. (File
Ord. No. 2000-45) C. A proposed ordinance requiring: West Racine Street traffic stop for the railroad
crossing between South Pine Street and South Palm Street; Jerome Avenue traffic stop for the
railroad crossing between West State Street and Delavan Drive; Putnam Avenue traffic stop for the
railroad crossing between West State Street and
Delavan Drive was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on September 11,2000. (File Ord. No.
2000-46) D. A proposed ordinance establishing mid-block crosswalks at the following locations:
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South Wright Road (Skyview Drive to Woodhall Drive).
Brunswick Lane (Princeton Road to Margate Drive/VVilshire Lane).
Park View Drive (Columbia Drive to Thornecrest Drive).
East Milwaukee Street (North Wright Road to Shannon Drive).
Randolph Road (Savanna Drive to Shannon Drive).
Curry Lane (Savanna Drive to Stonefield Lane).
Beloit Avenue (East Delavan Drive to Palmer Drive).
South Main Street (East Delavan Drive to Palmer Drive).
was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on September 11,2000. (File Ord. No. 2000-47)
7. A proposed ordinance relocating the polling place from the Senior Center to the Hedberg Public
Library was introduced and scheduled for public hearing on September 11,2000. (File Ord. No. 2000-
43)
8. Matters not on the Agenda.
Councilmember O'Leary requested the safety of the Crosby-Mineral Point intersection be placed on the
Transportation Committee agenda.
9. Study Session-Council Priorities
Council convened in study session format. After discussion, Council set the following priorities and
associated projects by consensus:
Individual Public Safety
Public Safety Focus Groups-Perceptions
Improved planning/zoning/land use plans/manage quality growth/balance growth/correct sprawl
Southwest Area Plan
Quality of Life
Economic Development
Economic Development Diversification
Review/Revise TIF Policies
InfrastructurelMaintenancelRoadlStreet Repair
Arterial Street Rehabilitation
Transportation/Roads/Traffic
Be proactive on Street Resurfacing
Increase/Maintain Staffing
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer