Minutes 08-27-09
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING APPROVED: September 14, 2009
AUGUST 27, 2009
VOL. 60
NO. 15
Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building
on August 27, 2009. The meeting was called to order by Council President Truman at
6:00 PM. Council President Truman led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Truman, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald (arrived at 6:08
P.M.), Perrotto, Rashkin, Steeber, and Voskuil.
Review of Tallman House Report
City Manager Levitt stated the Tallman House provides stability to the Look West
Neighborhood and recommended Council approve $300,000 to $600,000 in immediate
repairs. Community Development Director Brad Cantrell stated the Administration was
looking for direction from the Council on what level of funding the Council is comfortable
moving forward with in the next couple of years.
Kevin Donahue, Engberg Anderson, gave a presentation on the historic structures report
provided to Council and highlighted areas of the Tallman House that need repair.
The Council reached a consensus to move forward with immediate repair needs and
directed the Administration to develop a 3-5 year business and maintenance plan with the
help of the Rock County Historical Society.
Matters not on the agenda
Council President Truman asked for a report on the roof at Riverside Golf Course.
Councilmember McDonald asked that staff remove the stop signs placed at Beloit Ave. and
Delevan Dr. during the power outage earlier in the day.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and
passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 7:54 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer