09-28-98PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 1998
VOL. 49
NO. 12
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal building on
September 28, 1998.
The meeting was called to order by Council President O'Leary.
Present: Council President O'Leary, Councilmembers Westphal, Stehura, Brien, and Schneider. Absent:
Councilmembers Murphy and Noll.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 1998.
Minutes of the closed session of September 14, 1998.
Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial Statement for August, 1998.
Action on Final Certified Survey Map #98064-C, 1 lot on Morse Street.
Action on a Financial Gain request from the Jolyn Beeman Memorial Foundation to utilize Palmer Park
and the Springbrook bike trail for a nm/walk on October 11, 1998.
Council President O'Leary stated the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no objections.
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.
Edward Reich, 1240 Boynton Court, addressed Council regarding environmental health concerns.
Council President O'Leary combined action on items 2 & 3.
2-3. Proposed ordinances annexing (98-1205) and zoning (98-1206) property located within the 3800
block of East Rotamer Road received their second reading and public hearing. No one appeared for the
hearing.
Councilmember Westphal moved to adopt said ordinances, seconded by Councilmember Schneider and
passed unanimously. (File Ordinance Nos. 98-1205 & 98-1206)
Council President O'Leary combined action on items 4 & 5.
4-5. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 906 West Racine Slreet from R2 to O1 and a
proposed resolution approving an Offer to Purchase the former fire station #2 at 906 West Racine Street.
The proposed ordinance received its third reading. Council President O'Leary opened the public heating.
Robert Perkins, 5225 Grandview Drive, Milton, WI addressed Council to state terms for an offer to
purchase former fire station #2. The hearing was then closed.
Councilmember Westphal moved to adopt said resolution and accept the offer from the Janesville Little
Theater, seconded by Councilmember Brim and passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 98-2348)
Councilmember Westphal moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Brien and
passed unanimously. (File Rev. Ordinance No. 98-1183)
6. Award of Contract R Transit Transfer Facility.
Councilmember Westphal moved to award the contract to J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc. in the amount of
$1,354,119, direct that $29,000 be used from Block Grant funds for this project, apply for $145,000 in
additional Federal Transit funding for this project and refer back to the Administration for funding
additions, seconded by Councilmember Brien and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A proposed resolution authorizing the lease of the City of Janesville landfill gas collection system
and entry into various landfill gas extraction, use, and marketing a~eements with Janes LFG
Corporation.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and
passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 98-2290)
2. A proposed resolution approving a TIF Development Agreement with Midwest General Developers,
LLC, for the sale of a 7.5 acre industrial site in TIF No. 8.
Councilmember Westphal moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Stehura and
passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 98-2346)
3. A proposed resolution exercising an Option to Purchase property located at 1130 South Cherry
Street for future industrial site purposes.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Westphal and
passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 98-2347)
4. A proposed resolution authorizing the release of an easement on property located at 2136 South
River Road.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and
passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 98-2342)
5. A proposed resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation to provide funds for supplemental
compensation to Hig~hway 11 Bypass property owners.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Council President O'Leary and
passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 98-2345)
6. A proposed resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation for en~neering services to evaluate
storm water problems.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Councilmember Brien and
passed unanimously. (File Resolution No. 98-2344)
7. Review of Council Priorities Work Pro.am.
Council reviewed the proposed work plan. Councilmembers Stehura and Brien requested volume based
trash fees appear on the next Council agenda.
8. Proposed ordinances (No. 98-1210, Riverside & Blackhawk Golf Courses; No. 98-1211, Selected
Parks; No. 98-1212, Dawson Park; No. 98-1213, Rotary Gardens) allowing the sale, possession and
consumption of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquor in the park system were introduced,
and scheduled for public hearing on October 12, 1998. (File Ordinance Nos. 98-1210, 98-1211, 98-
1212, & 98-1213)
9. A proposed ordinance clarifying conflicting ordinances as to when dogs & cats are permitted in
school pounds & play~ounds was introduced and scheduled for public heating on October 12, 1998.
(File Ordinance No. 98-1215)
10. Matters not onthe Agenda.
Councilmember Brien publicly thanked all volunteers taking part in the United Way Day of Caring.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Timothy L. Kitzman
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer