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06-24-96PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COI/NCIL Approved 7-8-96 CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN REGULAR MEETING June 24, 1996 VOL. 47 NO. 9 Regular meeting of the Janesville City Council held in the Municipal Building June 24, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Schneider. Present: Council President Schneider, Councilmerabers Stehura, Brien, O'Leary, Cullen and Noll. Absent: Councilmember Westphal. Councilmember Stehura led the Pledge of Allegiance. ~NDA Minutes of the study session held June 3, 1996. Minutes of the regular meeting held June 10, 1996. Licenses; and recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee. Financial Statement for the month of May 1996. Action on final Certified Survey Maps #96006-C, Norman Weitzel, three lots on Midland Road and #96034-C, Joe Thomas/Ralph Racette, two lots on Midvale Drive. Council President Schneider 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.) Council President Schneider presented a plaque to Senator Weeden from the Alliance of Cities for his strong leadership and support of public policy which enhances the quality of life in Janesville and a plaque to Representative Wayne Wood for his leadership in bringing together diverse interests in order to enhance intergovernmental cooperation. The awards are generally presented to legislators who ! have demonstrated their willingness to make City issues and taxpayers a priority. LD B 1. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action. George and Carrie Cullen, 1815 Joseph Street, described the flood conditions in their neighborhood and requested Council's assistance in minimizing the damage to their property. Specifically, they requested police enforcement of the posted road closed signs and the no wake advisory currently in affect. Council President Schneider requested Police Chief Brunner review the situation and assist the neighborhood. 2, 3 & 4. Council President Schneider stated he would reopen the public hearing on the ordinances and resolution associated with the Continental Properties development. Angle Olson, 3609 Coventry Drive, stated the Council should postpone action on this matter since this was the first time she had the opportunity to review future street vacations. Councilmember Cullen stated he would pass on items 2, 3 and 4 because of a conflict of interest. Councilmember Noll moved to adopt a proposed ordinance annexing property located near the northeast quadrant of 1-90 and USH 14, seconded by Councilmember O'Leary and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Schneider, Councilmembers Stehura, Brien, O'Leary and Noll. Pass: Councilmember Cullen. (File Revised Ordinance No. 96-1048) Councilmember Noll moved to adopt an ordinance zoning property located near the northeast quadrant of 1-90 and USH 14 to B4 and Ri upon annexation and rezoning other property in the area from B4 to Ri, seconded by Councilmember O'Leary and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Schneider, Councilmembers Stehura, Brien, O'Leary and Noll. Pass: Councilmember Cullen. (File Revised Ordinance No. 96-1049) Councilmember Noll moved to adopt a proposed resolution vacating portions of Amhurst Road, an unimproved access road and an unimproved unnamed street all located in the northeast quadrant of the 1-90 and USH 14 interchange, seconded by Councilmember Brien and 2 passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Schneider, Councilmembers Stehura, Brien, O'Leary and Noll. Pass: Councilme~ber Cullen. (File Revised Resolution No. 96-2039) 5. A proposed resolution establishing the 1996 new sidewalk prog'ram was given its public hearing. The following individuals spoke in favor of the installation of sidewalks at the following locations: Name Address ~ Sherry Albeck 2913 Mohican Rd. Ruger Ave. Grace Jackson 2913 Dakota Dr. Ruger Ave. Arthur Leavens 2430 Ruger Ave. Ruger Ave. Cynthia Settersten 2821 Ruger Ave. Ruger Ave. The following individuals opposed the installation of sidewalks at the following locations: Name Address Location Joyce Glick 508 Sixth St., Brodhead N. Crosby Ave. Brenda Whitney 202 Sunset Dr. W. Wall St. Jean Murray 2205 Highland Ave. Highland Ave./N. Grant Ave. Don Landre 2303 Highland Ave. Highland Ave. Dan Jones 635 N. Grant Ave. N. Grant Ave. Paul Tregoning 2543 Chickasaw Dr. Ruger Ave. Theresa Tregoning 2543 Chickasaw Dr. Ruger Ave. Rod Staben 2535 Chickasaw Dr. Ruger Ave. Judy Holt 2551 Chickasaw Dr. Ruger Ave. James Holt 2551 Chickasaw Dr. Ruger Ave. Bill Dahl 2640 Cherokee Rd. Ruger Ave. Jerry Hoppe Representing Moose Club Rockport Rd. Craig Jones 906 Bedford Dr. Nantucket Dr. Theresa VanKraanen 1131 Nantucket Dr. Nantucket Dr. Bob Sutter 1429 Shannon Dr. Shannon Dr. Arlene Schlueter 3923 Mackinac Dr. Mackinac Dr. Marion Schlueter 3921 Mackinac Dr. Mackinac Dr. Don Marklein 900 Morningside Dr. Mackinac Dr. Walden Thiede 3717 E. Milwaukee St. E. Milwaukee St. Jim Fagen 3601 E. Milwaukee St. E. Milwaukee St. Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember O'Leary. Councilmember Noll moved to amend the motion by deleting Nantucket 3 Drive South from Alpine Drive to 298 feet east of Bedford Drive; Nantucket Drive North from Alpine Drive to Summerhill Drive; Shannon Drive from E. Milwaukee Street to one lot north of Mackinac Drive; and Macinack Drive from Shannon Drive to Dayton Drive, seconded, by Councilmember Cullen. A friendly amendment was made and accepted[ to direct the Administration to place these sidewalks on a future sidewalk resolution only when the sidewalks will link an entire area. The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Noll moved to amend the motion by deleting Rockport Road from S. Crosby Avenue to Rockport Park, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and passed unanimously. Councilmember Noll moved to amend the motion by deleting Highland Avenue from N. Crosby Avenue to N. Grant Avenue, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Schneider, Councilmembers Stehura, Brien, Cullen and Ncll. Nay: Councilmember O'Leary. Councilmember Noll moved to amend the motion by deleting N. Grant Avenue from Highland Avenue to two lots south, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and passed unanimously. Councilmember Noll moved to amend the motion by deleting Ruger Avenue from S. Huron Drive to S. Pontiac Drive, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously. Councilmember O'Leary requested the Administration review the traffic vision triangle at the intersection of Ruger Avenue and Pontiac Drive for overgrowth of trees and/or weeds. Councilmember Noll moved to amend the motion by deleting E. Milwaukee Street from N. Wright Road to Wuthering Hills Drive, seconded by Councilmember Schneider and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Schneider, Councilmembers Brien, Cullen and Noll. Nay: Councilmembers Stehura and O'Leary. Councilmember O'Leary moved to amend the motion by deleting Centerway from Court Street to Franklin Street, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and passed unanimously. Councilmember O'Leary moved to amend the motion by deleting N. Pontiac Drive from USH 14 to Morse Street and Morse Street from N. Pontiac Drive to Milton Avenue, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and passed unanimously. 4 Councilmember Cullen moved to amend the motion by deleting Randolph Road from Morningside Drive to Savannah Drive, seconded by Councilmember Noll and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Schneider, Councilmembers Brien, O'Leary, Cullen, Noll. Nay: Councilmember Stehura. Council President Schneider moved to amend the motion by deleting property located at 202 Sunset Drive, seconded by Councilmember Cullen and passed unanimously. The Council voted on the main motion and it passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 96-2046) 6 & 7. Council President Schneider combined the second readings and public hearings on proposed ordinances annexing (96-1036) the Janesville Country Club with an effective date in the future and zoning (96-1037) said property to Conservancy upon annexation. Attorney Mark Schroeder, representing the Town of Janesville, stated his opposition to the ordinances. Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt Ordinance No. 96-1036 and Revised Ordinance No. 96-1037, seconded by Councilmember Cullen and passed unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 96-1036 and Revised Ordinance No. 96-1037) 8. Council President Schneider stated the ordinance to rezone property located at the southeast corner of Midvale and Green Valley Drives from R3 to B4 would be withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the applicant. 9 - 15. Council President Schneider stated the second readings and public hearings on items 9 - 15 would be combined. They are as follows: 9. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located in the 2500 block of Green Valley Drive from R3 to R3 with parking overlay. (File Revised Ordinance No. 96-1052) 10. A proposed ordinance annexing property located south of Burbank Avenue and adjoining and east of Oakhill Avenue. (File Ordinance No. 96-1053) 11. A proposed ordinance zoning property located south of Burbank Avenue and adjoining and east of Oakhill Avenue to RI upon annexation. (File Ordinance No. 96-1054) annexation. (File Ordinance No. 96-1054) 12. A proposed ordinance annexing property located north of Higkway 14 and east of Wright Road. (File Ordinance No. 96-1055) 13. A proposed ordinance zoning property located north of Highway 14 and east of Wright Road to Ri upon annexation. (File Ordinance No. 96-1056) 14. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 3920 Kennedy Road from Agriculture to Mi. (File Ordinance No. 96-1057) 15. A proposed ordinance amending the text of the City Code regarding temporary signs. (File Ordinance No. 96-1060) Kurt and Sue Puntney, 2534 S. Oakhill Avenue, stated that they have city water being dumped on their property from development occurring in the area. They requested assistance in addressing this problem. In addition, they stated the Council should institute a policy to limit sidewalk discussion to five minutes per citizen. The Administration stated that a representative from the Engineering Department would contact Mr. & Mrs. Puntney to address the water problem. Councilmember Noll moved to adopt all ordinances, seconded by Councilmember Cullen and passed unanimously. (File Revised Ordinance No. 96-1052 and Ordinance Nos. 96-1053, 96-1054, 96-1055, 96-1056, 96-1057 and 96-1060) 16. A proposed ordinance amending the list cf streets that have a speed limit of 30 mph by adding W. Court Street between Crosby Avenue and Sunset Drive received its second reading and public hearing. No one appeared for the public hearing. Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember O'Leary and passed unanimously. (File Ordinance No. 96-1063) 17. A proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of $12,250,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 1996, of the City of Janesville, and providing the details thereof. Councilmember Stehura stated for the record, he supported this resolution but his vote should reflect that he is passing on the TIF portion of it because of a conflict of interest. Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said resolution and to delete $50,000 for the proposed retaining wall, seconded by Councilmember Cullen and passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 96-2069) 1. Council President Schneider combined action on the following items: A. A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Prairie Wood Estates (96-2071). Bo A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Waveland Orchard Fifth Addition (96-2072). C. A proposed resolution approving the final plat of The Meadows Fourth Addition (96-2073). D. A proposed resolution approving the final plat of Third Addition to Fox Ridge Estates (96-2074). Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said resolutions, seconded by Councilmember Noll and passed unanimously. (File Resolution Nos. 96-2071, 96-2072, 96-2073 and 96-2074) Council President Schneider stated that the associated waiver of special assessment procedures for the approved resolutions would be approved by consent unless there was an objection. There were no objections. 2. A proposed resolution authorizing the submission of a Development Zone application to the Wisconsin Department of Development received its public hearing. No one appeared for the public hearing. Councilmember Noll moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien. Councilmember Brien stated he would withdraw his second because of a conflict of interest and would pass on this motion. The motion was then seconded by Councilmember Stehura and passed by the following vote: Aye: Council President Schneider, Councilmembers Stehura, O'Leary, Cullen and Noll. Pass: Councilmember Brien. (File Resolution No. 96-2068) 3. Action on a proposed preliminary resolution for Public Works Program #2-1996. Councilmember Stehura moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Noll and passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 96- 2061) 4. A variance request to the statutory spacing requirements for Community Living Arrangements (CLA) to allow the establishment of an Adult Family Home at 512-514 South High Street was referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on July 22, 1996. 5. A proposed ordinance rezoning property at 1301 Black Bridge Road from M1 to B3 was introduced, referred to the Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on July 22, 1996. (File Ordinance No. 96-1065) 6. Matters not on the agenda. Councilmember O'Leary asked if the Administration would send information to the property owners on Pine View Lane regarding the findings of the run-off problem. In addition, he requested cost information on increasing the storm sewer size in that area. Council President Schneider requested the projected date that Roxbury Road between Harmony Drive and Tamarack Lane would be paved. 7. Councilmember O'Leary 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 competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and passed unanimously. There being no further business the Council adjourned into closed session at 11:01 p.m. These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. Jean Ann Wulf City Clerk-Treasurer