Minutes 10-27-2008 Sp Mtg
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING APPROVED: November 10, 2008
October 27, 2008
VOL. 59
NO. 33
Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
October 27, 2008. The meeting was called to order by Council President Loasching at 5:30 PM.
Present: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Rashkin, Steeber,
Truman, and Voskuil.
2010 Property Revaluation
Acting City Manager Jay Winzenz stated the Administration was looking for agreement on
approach and how to fund a full revaluation in 2010. Out of 43 RFPs mailed, three proposals were
st
received back. City Administration proposed to accept a bid from Harris/ 21 Century, who was the
lowest bidder. Councilmembers asked various questions and by consensus agreed with the
Administration’s approach to and funding of a full revaluation.
Downtown Traffic Flow Patterns
Director of Public Works Jack Messer stated Administration was looking for direction on changing
downtown streets from one-way to two-way. He stated the 2007 Downtown Vision and Strategy
survey indicated that one-way traffic was a barrier to success. Goals for conversion have been
identified and are up for discussion. Some recommendations are to hire a consultant and ask for
public input in January/February 2009. A request for Council action will be requested in March
2009. By consensus, the Council requested Administration begin a study of a traffic conversion.
Matters Not on the Agenda
None.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Brunner and passed with
the following vote: Aye: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers Brunner, Rashkin,
Steeber, Truman, and Voskuil. Nay: Councilmember McDonald.
There being no further business the Council adjourned at 6:05 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer