Minutes 02-01-05.doc
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING Approved: February 14, 2005
February 1, 2005
VOL. 55
NO. 27
Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
February 1, 2005.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Steeber at 6:30 p.m. Present: Council
President Steeber, Councilmembers Brien, DeGarmo, Tim Wellnitz, Tom Wellnitz and Williams.
Absent: Councilmember Addie.
REVIEW OF THE 2005-2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
City Manager reviewed the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with Council. The Council asked
various questions about the program. Councilmember Brien requested that the Administration
include a new traffic signal at the intersection of Jackson Street and Rockport Road. By
consensus, the Council:
Reduced the 2006 allocation for Rockport Pool from $500,000 to $100,000. The
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$400,000 reduction will be used to reduce debt service or allocated to a different project.
Postponed discussion on Mineral Point and Austin road improvements until after they
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view the condition of the roads on their bus tour.
Agreed with the Administration’s recommendation for the Tallman House’s Capital
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Projects. Tim Wellnitz did not participate or vote on this matter because of a conflict of
interest.
REVIEW OF THE FUTURE USE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN THE CHERRY
STREET NEIGHBORHOOD:
City Manager reviewed the map detailing the lots owned by the City. The Council requested that
the lots located at 1105 and 1109 Academy Street; and, 1114 and 1130 Cherry Street be placed
on a future Council agenda so that they may donate the land to Habitat for Humanity or sell the
land. In addition, they requested a list of all Habitat for Humanity homes in Janesville.
REVIEW OF PLAN TO ADDRESS UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITY:
City Manager reviewed the plan to replace our unfunded pension liability with promissory notes.
By consensus, the Council requested that the Manager proceed with the plan and place it on a
future agenda.
Matters not on the Agenda. There were none.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk-Treasurer