Minutes 11-12-2008
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING APPROVED: November 24, 2008
November 12, 2008
VOL. 59
NO. 37
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
November 12, 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 reviewed the fiscal impact of an average residential tax bill using
the various governmental tax levies and the City’s proposed tax levy which included all Council
changes.
The City Council continued their review of the proposed 2009 City budget, which included
Federal Grants, Leisure Services, and Capital Projects/Special Assessments.
During the review of the budgets, the City Council asked various questions, requested additional
information, and reduced various expenditures and increased various revenues. By consensus,
the Council reaffirmed the proposed borrowing for street maintenance, chose not to change
economic adjustments, and would review the Tallman subsidy before adopting the budget. For
the record, Councilmember Rashkin stated he was opposed to raising aquatics fees.
By consensus of the majority of the Council, the following amendments were made to the 2009
proposed budget:
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Recreation: Palmer Wading Pool (operations schedule) reduced by $1,650; Palmer
Wading Pool (one less week) reduced by $2,350; Aquatics reduced by $10,125; User
Fees increased by $19,059.
Matters not on the Agenda. Council President Loasching requested information concerning the
fiscal impact of broadcasting study sessions and the use of the Council Chambers for outside
groups.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed
by the following vote: Aye: Council President Loasching, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald,
Rashkin, Steeber, and Voskuil. Nay: Councilmember Truman.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:57 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer