Minutes 11-05-01.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING
November 5, 2001
VOL. 52
NO. 21
A special meeting of the Janesville City Council held at the Municipal Building on
November 15, 2001 at 5:15 p.m.
Council President Brien called the meeting to order. Present: Council President Brien,
Councilmembers Damron, DeGarmo, Murphy, O'Leary, Steeber and Williams.
Review of the fiscal projections for FY 2002-2004. City Manager Sheiffer informed
Council our projections show that the average property tax bill will decrease by 1.5%. He
presented the City of Janesville base fiscal projections without a Storm Water Utility or
constructing a Police Station. Using this baseline, he illustrated the impact of a Storm
Water Utility and a new Police Station. The Storm Water Utility is projected to reduce
property tax rates in 2003, 2004 and 2006 and increase property tax rates in 2005 by
.09%. The new police station is projected to cost the taxpayer an average of $17.81 over
the life of the note issue.
The Police Station Committee will present their report on or before January 14, 2002.
Councilmember Damron and Steeber requested a meeting with Assistant City Manager
Rogers to review the Police Station Needs report. By consensus, the Council agreed to
start construction on a new police station between July 1, 2002 and July 1, 2003.
Review of priorities for future bikeways. The Administration compiled the
Councilmembers' priorities for future bikeways using a weighted average. The Council
requested that the Administration apply for State Funds to construct the top three trails
which are: Rock Trail, by-pass to Loch Lomond and Rockport Park connector.
Matters not on the agenda. City Manager Sheiffer scheduled a special Council meeting
for November 28, 2001 at 3:30 p.m. to adopt the tax rate. Councilmember O'Leary
suggested that the Administration send a letter to Mercy Health Systems stating their
opposition to the closure of Mercy Manor. The Council agreed with his suggestion.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer