Minutes 04-26-06.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING (Study Session)
April 26, 2006
Approved: May 8, 2006
VOL. 57
NO. 3
Special meeting of the Janesville City Council held in the Municipal Building on April 26, 2006.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Wellnitz at 6:08 p.m.
Present: Council President Tim Wellnitz, Councilmembers Addie, Brien, Brunner, DeGarmo, Tom
Wellnitz and Williams.
Review of Three Year Fiscal Projections:
City Manager Sheiffer reviewed our fiscal philosophy to provide excellent customer service to our
taxpayers by providing basic services efficiently. Police, Fire and Public Works are 76% of our
operating budget. He reviewed the assumptions used for the fiscal analysis and stated that we
have a projected budget shortfall of $447,064, $1,160,133 and $1,969,899 in 2007,2008 and 2009
respectively. Based on the recent increase in fuel costs, the shortfalls may be significantly
understated. He stated to cover the shortfall we will need to cut costs and look at increasing
existing fees. In addition, he stated that the Administration would not propose any new broad
based fees.
Review of the Proposed Projects for the 2006 Note Issue:
Holly Romenesko, Acting IT Director, reviewed the proposed 2006 note issue. The Council asked
various questions and by consensus agreed to eliminate funding for the Jackson/Franklin
conversion. Council member Brien requested information on the development incentive for LKQ
Corp (Star Auto Parts).
Library Capital ProQram and 2006 Note Issue:
Carol Kuntzelman, Acting Library Director, reviewed the proposed 2006 note issue for the Library.
She requested $120,000 for computer upgrades and $40,000 for the repair of the building soffit.
The Council expressed their concern about who is responsible for the damage to the soffit.
Council member DeGarmo requested that the Administration review and possibly remove the
Library's primary building contractor from our list of qualified bidders.
Review of the Five Year Capital ProQram:
Holly Romenesko, Acting IT Director, reviewed the Five Year Capital Program. The Council asked
various questions and did not make any changes to the program.
Matters not on the Agenda. There were none.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer