Minutes 10-29-2008
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING APPROVED: November 24, 2008
October 29, 2008
VOL. 59
NO. 35
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
October 29, 2008. The meeting was called to order by Council President Loasching at 6:00 PM.
Present: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Rashkin, Steeber,
Truman, and Voskuil.
Acting City Manager Winzenz informed the Council that the cost of fuel has decreased and that
the Administration would reduce the General Fund budget by $100,000 to reflect the reduced
cost.
The City Council continued their review of the proposed 2009 City budget, which included
Leisure Services, Tallman House, Golf Courses, Community and Economic Development,
Transit, Insurance Fund, Library, JATV, Police, Public Works, Sanitation Fund, and Vehicle
Operation and Maintenance.
During the review of the budgets the City Council asked various questions, requested additional
information, and reduced various expenditures and increased revenue. Council President
Loasching requested information on the fiscal impact of shortening the summer swimming
season by one week. Councilmember Brunner requested information on when the State would
decide to either grandfather in the proposed improvements to Riverside Wading Pool or
determine the improvements must comply with all new regulations.
By consensus of the majority of the Council, the following amendments were made to the 2009
proposed budget:
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Leisure Services Administration: Tallman subsidy reduced by $26,597.
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Recreation: training reduced by $1,000.
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Senior Center: implement user fee in the amount of $20,000.
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Community & Economic Development: conference reduced by $1,300; training reduced
by $2,000; photography reduced by $1,400; and other contractual services reduced by
$5,000.
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Transit: subsidy reduced by $7,180.
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Community Information: newsletters reduced by $18,135
Matters not on the Agenda. There were none.
Councilmember Rashkin moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 10:17 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer