02-26-96PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Approved 3-11-96
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
February 26, 1996
VOL. 46
NO. 26
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville, held in the
Municipal Building, February 2:6, 1996.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Heitzman.
Present: Council President Heitzman, Councilmembers Stehura, Brien,
Schneider, Noll, O'Leary and Thomas.
Boy Scout Troop #511 from St. Patrick's Church led the Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting held February 26, 1996.
Minutes of the closed session held February 26, 1996.
Licenses; and recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
There were none.
Financial statement for the month of December 1995.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map #96008-C, 2 lots
on East Delavan Drive.
Council President Heitzman stated that if there were no objections, the
consent agenda would be approved. There were no objections.
(All applications of licenses are on file in the
office of the City Clerk and are incorporated by
reference herein and may be examined upon request
at all reasonable times.)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be
affected by Council action. There were none.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Plan Commission:
A. Action on a proposed resolution approving the final plat of Ridge View Subdivision (96-2017),
B. Action on a proposed resolution approving the final plat of Lochwood
Third Addition (96-2018).
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt both resolutions as recommended by the
Plan Commission, seconded by Councilmember Schneider and passed
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unanimously. (File Resolution Nos. 96-2017 and 96-2018)
2. Motion to approve a street name change for a portion of Elida Street
located approximately 2,000 feet east of Milton Avenue to Mayapple Drive.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to approve street name change, seconded by
Councilmember Noll and passed unanimously.
3. A proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition of a Library
Vendacard system which will be included in the 1996 Note Issue.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolusion with the understanding
that the Vendacard system will be the least expensive system available that
adequately fits the Hedberg Public Library's requirements, seconded by
Councilmember Noll.
Councilmember Stehura requested that we contractually bind the Vendacard
system dealer for future software enhancements.
A friendly amendment was accepted to change the resolution to read the
Hedberg Public Library instead of Janesville Public Library. The motion
passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 96-2021)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into
lease agreements for the Youth Sports Facility with the Youth Sports
Groups.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Thomas.
Councilmember O'Leary requested a friendly amendment, which was accepted,
to change Section 4 (A) to include the italicized words and read as
follows, "The City intends to develop, improve, maintain and use the
premises primarily for the development and operation of a Youth Sports
Facility including but not limited to YMCA Janesville United Soccer Club,
Janesville Youth Football, Inc., Youth Baseball of Janesville, Inc., and
various youth softball organizations."
Councilmember O'Leary moved to amend the motion by changing Section 4 (E)
to include the italicized words and read as follows, "The City Leisure
Services Division has the right to use the facilities at the Youth Sports
Complex for community events subject to the approval of the Youth Sports
Organizations and such approval shall not be withheld without good cause,"
seconded by Councilmember Noll and passed by the following vote: Aye:
Council President Heitzman, Councilmembers Stehura, Brien, Noll, O'Leary
and Thomas, Nay: Councilmember Schneider.
Councilmember Nolt moved to amend the motion by deleting and recreating
Section 4 (K) to read, "Advertising is prohibited. Charitable
organizations may be recognized with signage," seconded by Council
President Heitzman.
Council President Heitzman withdrew her second.
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Councilmember O'Leary moved to amend the motion by changing Section 4 (K)
to include the italicized words and read as follows, "Lessee may install
certain advertising signs on fences consistent with City ordinances and
guidelines established, from time to time, by the City. The City has the
authority to review the authorization to advertise within this facility on
a year-to-year basis," seconded by Council President Heitzman.
Councilmember Brien moved to postpone action on this matter for two weeks
and to direct the Administration to work with the Youth Sports Groups on
the direction of advertising at the Youth Sports Complex, seconded by
Councilmember Schneider and passed by the following vote: Aye:
Councilmembers Brien, Schneider, Noll and Thomas, Nay: Council President
Heitzman, Councilmembers Stehura and O'Leary. (File Resolution NO. 96-
2016)
5. A proposed resolution acknowledging the Council's review of the 1996
Compliance Maintenance Annual Report of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Schneider and passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 96-
2001)
6. A preliminary resolution for Public Works Program #1-1996 and
schedule public hearing for the final resolution on March 11, 1996.
Councilmember Schneider requested a separate vote for the improvement
listed under Section 1, Street Construction in New Developments (Phase 1)
for property fronting on the easement from East Racine Street to 400 linear
feet south because of a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt the preliminary resolution excluding
the described easement, seconded by Councilmember Noll and passed
unanimously.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt the easement from East Racine Street
to 400 linear feet south, seconded by Councilmember Noll and passed by the
following vote: Aye: Council President Heitzman, Councilmembers Stehura,
Brien, Noll, O'Leary and Thomas, Pass: Councilmember Schneider. (!File
Resolution No. 96-2019)
7. Award of Contracts A (Palmer Park Restrooms) and H (Ice Arena
Dehumidification).
Councilmember Noll moved to award the Palmer Park Restroom Contract to
Gilbank Construction, Inc. in the amount of $200,047 and the Ice Arena
Dehumidification Contract to Tri-Cor Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of
$55,923, seconded by Council President Heitzman and passed unanimously.
8. A proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
Agreement with Wisconsin Power & Light to relocate an electrical
transmission line in Tax Increment District No. 14.
Councilmeraber Stehura stated that he would be passing because of a conflict
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of interest.
Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Brien and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council
President Heitzman, Councilmembers Brien, Schneider, Noll, O'Leary and
Thomas, Pass: Councilmember Stehura. (File Resolution No. 96-2020)
9. Proposed resolutions authorizing the Administration to submit
applications and participate in the 1996 HCRI/HOME Program (96-2012) and
1996 HOME Rental Rehabilitation Program (96-2013).
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by
Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. (File Resolution Nos. 96-2012
and 96-2013)
10. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located near the northwest
corner of Matheson and Ringold Street from R2 to B3 was introduced,
referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on March
25, 1996. (File Ordinance NO. 96-1035)
11. A proposed resolution vacating a portion of Marion Avenue north of
Wilson Avenue was referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for public
hearing on April 8, 1996. (File Resolution No. 96-2015)
12. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at the southwest corner
of Palmer Drive and Midland Road from R3, M1 and B4 to O1 was introduced,
referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on March
25, 1996. (File Ordinance No 96-1038)
13. Matters not on the agenda.
Council President Heitzman stated that citizens could call 755-3110 to
report any potholes on City streets.
14. Councilmember Noll moved to convene into closed session pursuant to
Wisconsin 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 competizive
or bargaining reasons require a closed session; and (g), conferring with
legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written
advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to
litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved, seconded by
Councilmember Stehura and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the Council convened into closed session
at 9:13 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk