Minutes 03-08-10 SP
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING APPROVED: March 22, 2010
March 8, 2010
VOL. 60
NO. 33
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
March 8, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Council President Truman at 5:00 PM.
Present: Council President Truman, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto, Rashkin,
and Steeber. Councilmember Voskuil arrived at 5:05 PM.
Review of Economic Development tools and strategies and discuss future economic and
development approaches
Vic Grassman, Economic Development Director, reviewed the City’s current economic
development goals, processes and policy statement. The City’s objectives are to diversify the
economic base, assist in the creation of new jobs and preserve existing jobs, and build the City’s
tax base. The City is partnering with businesses in Rock County to raise $1 million in private
funds to promote economic development. The funds would be used to attract and retain
businesses in this area over the next five years. In addition, he reviewed several suggestions to
enhance the City’s Economic Development Policy.
The Council requested that the Administration bring back the proposed economic development
enhancements for their review and action. They believe that all options should be used to make
the City of Janesville competitive to attract businesses.
Matters not on the Agenda
There were none.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 6:19 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer