Minutes 7-09-12 SP
JOINT WORKSHOP
BELOIT AND JANESVILLE CITY COUNCILS APPROVED 7/23/12
JULY 9, 2012
VOL. 63
NO. 9
The joint workshop of the Beloit and Janesville City Councils was held at The Armory on July 9,
2012. The meeting was called to order by Council President Voskuil at 5:30 PM.
Janesville Councilmembers Present: Council President Voskuil, Councilmembers Dongarra-
Adams, Kealy, Liebert, Severson and Steeber. Absent: Councilmember Farrell.
Rock County Economic Development Update
The Economic Development Directors for Rock County provided an overview of their Rock
County Ready Campaign. The campaign includes ramped up media and public relations,
enhanced messaging and targeting specific markets. It highlights the positive attributes of Rock
County with direct advertising, media and public relations kits. The information is targeted in
Illinois with an emphasis in the downtown area and airport.
Update on Joint Services Delivery and Collaberation
Assistant City Manager Winzenz and Beloit City Manager Arft provided information on
collaborative services between the cities including: a variety of Police and Fire programs, joint
purchasing in Public Works, joint advertising for transit services, and partnerships in various
Community Development programs. The Cities continue to explore and work on other areas that
collaboration would be of benefit to both communities.
There being no further business, Councils adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Jean Ann Wulf
Janesville City Clerk-Treasurer