06-08-93PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
STUDY SESSION
June 8, 1993
APPROVED 6-28-93
Present: Council President O'Leary, Councilmembers Stehura,
Heitzman, Noll, Schneider, Brien and Thomas.
Present from the administration: Steve Sheiffer, Tom Rogers, Brad
Cantrell, John Whitcomb, Bob Boldt, Jay Winzenz, Judy Adler, Edna
Brooks-Pittman, Michael King and David Mumma.
1. Recycling.
City Manager Sheiffer reviewed the Materials Recovery Facility
proposals received from Peltz Corporation and Stateline Recycling.
The proposals were evaluated, based on Technical Feasibility and
Reliability, Materials Marketing Plan and Capability, Experience
and Company Capability, Draft Interim Processing Contract, and Cost
Proposal. Peltz Corporation scored significantly higher in all
categories, except costs. Based on the analysis, it is the
administration's intention to enter into a contract with Peltz
Corporation.
The Council agreed, by consensus, to have the administration make
the decision on vendor selection; however, they want to be kept
informed of the status of the project. In addition, they requested
the recycling consultant's report be distributed to them.
2. Review of Transit Development Plan.
Assistant City Manager Tom Rogers outlined the transit system's
history in Janesville, Its current goals and objectives, and the
transit subsidy.
Tim Reynolds, City transit consultant with ATE, reviewed the
results of their initial study of the system. He stated City
citizens are very satisfied with the transit service; however,
routes on the northeast side of the City are stretched to the limit
and need to be addressed. Using the data collected during the
initial review of our system, he will develop three options for the
future of the transit system. They are: maintaining the status
quo, initiating cut backs, by expanding headways from 30 minutes to
60 minutes, and expanding the transit system by adding a seventh
route.
3. Review of Community Development Goals and Objectives, and
Priority Programs and Projects.
City Manager Sheiffer reviewed the goals of Community Development
which are: Downtown Redevelopment, Housing and Neighborhood
Revitalization. To achieve these goals, he outlined present
programs and the new programs the administration would like to
implement.
By consensus, the Council agreed more comprehensive code
enforcement is needed in the Fourth Ward, and a consultant should
be hired to develop a home ownership program to assist low income
residents.
4. Matters not on the agenda. There were none.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
City Clerk