Minutes 05-09-2007
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING Approved: May 29, 2007
May 9, 2007
VOL. 58
NO. 3
Special meeting of the Janesville City Council held in the Municipal Building on May 9, 2007. The meeting
was called to order by Council President Brunner at 4:33 p.m.
Present: Council President Brunner, Councilmembers Loasching, Steeber (left at 6:32 p.m.), Truman and
Williams. Absent: Councilmembers DeGarmo and Wellnitz.
Review of the Administration’s Goals and Priorities:
City Manager Sheiffer reviewed the Administration’s Goals and Priorities document. He stated that every six
months a status report would be provided to the Council. The Council has the opportunity to add or remove
items from this document.
Review of Major Current Issues:
City Manager Sheiffer reviewed the City’s financial philosophy including fund accounting, cost accounting and
the application of generally accepted accounting principles. He also reviewed the monthly financial report
format, the budgeting process and how tax levy limits have impacted the process.
City Manager Sheiffer explained that the City has five labor unions and will enter into negotiations with all
groups in September. The history of the sidewalk policy was discussed and the Council asked various
questions. He explained the need for and process of building a new Transit Facility. Also, he provided an
overview of the Youth In Government program, Neighborhood Listening Sessions and current annexation
agreements. The downtown and economic development philosophies were discussed.
Councilmember Steeber left the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Mike Williams, Director of Leisure Services, explained the role of the Citizen Aquatics Committee. The
Committee will participate in a future study session with the Council to discuss their proposal to address the
aquatic needs of the City. Larry Grorud, Fire Chief, shared information about the Fire/EMS review process for
replacing Fire Station No. 1. Brad Cantrell, Community Development Director, discussed the Comprehensive
Plan and shared information about proposed bikeways. Jack Messer, Director of Public Works, discussed
pending road projects. Holly Romenesko, Director of Neighborhood Services, explained the IT strategic plan
and discussed bringing WiFi to Rock County. She discussed the partnership between Community Action and
the Neighborhood Services Department. Neil Mahan, Police Chief, discussed the sweep program, the
reassignment of neighborhood officers to other duties and the role of neighborhood leadership teams; the
Council asked various questions.
Matters not on the Agenda. There were none.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jessi Balcom
Administrative Analyst