Josh Erdman

Zoning and Subdivision Code Rewrite

The redevelopment could significantly reshape the tax base depending on what's built.

New City Manager selection

The city manager's salary and the direction of city administration affect how your tax dollars are spent, but no specific figures were discussed publicly.

Data center moratorium and GM/JATCO property

Habitat's volunteer and donation model could lower housing costs, but no city commitment was made.

Proposed 2027 city budget and tax/utility increases

CIP could run ~$4 million over the usual $11 million borrowing target, potentially meaning higher taxes or delayed projects.

Former ice arena redevelopment

Potential sale of city property; financial terms not yet presented.

Proposed 208-unit multifamily development near Humes and Sandhill drives

The proposal includes a new TIF district, whose costs and benefits are not yet detailed.

Affordable Housing Fund policy overhaul

Funds come from tax increment financing district extensions; at least 75% must support affordable housing by state statute.

Historic overlay district repair standards

The applicant told the Commission that alternative window materials were not financially feasible for the project.

Creation of Tax Incremental District No. 44

TIDs can shift how tax revenue funds improvements in the district — details will come out in the project plan.

Historic preservation public outreach and CLG grant funding

Grant funding could cover brochure updates at little to no local cost.

2400 Beloit Avenue redevelopment

Land and TID terms are still to be negotiated; Next Generation proposed $17,000 per acre and pay-go residential TID financing with no city bonding risk.

Pine Ridge Estates Sixth Addition and McCormick Crossing infrastructure

Homeowners will pay for sidewalks along Hemingway Drive before occupancy, and parkland fees will be paid in lieu of dedication.

April 17 flood recovery assistance

Residents can receive up to $6,000 in FEMA assistance; SBA loans available; applications due August 31.

Pedestrian safety and accessible crossings

Cost of any new crosswalks or signals not yet estimated.

Kwik Trip rezone and neighborhood traffic

The Wright Road–McCormick connection could cost millions and would likely fall on the developer through special assessments unless the council changes its policy; the Kwik Trip project itself is privately funded.

Woodman's Center financial oversight

The facility needed a city subsidy of about $95,000 in 2025 and $67,500 through August 2026, with a projected ~$110,000 room tax contribution offsetting losses.

Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map amendment

2027 CDBG and HOME fund planning process

About $80,000 in federal grant money is being divided among local nonprofits, with amounts shifting if final 2027 funding changes.

Bartender license denial standards

Future of the former Janesville Ice Arena

The planning process costs the city nothing (EPA grant funded), and the property will likely still be sold eventually to eliminate ongoing city costs.

Traxler Park Veterans Memorial redesign permission

Consent agenda (items 6.a-6.f, 6.h, 6.i)

2027 Business Improvement District Operating Plan and BID levy (6.e)

Pine Ridge Estates 6th Addition developer MOU (6.g)

Award of contract for Bid Schedule G - 2026 (C2026-14 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lining)

Motion to convene into closed session

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 12, 2026

Licenses and recommendations (refer to the license agenda)

Resolution 2026-2466 — Pedestrian Safety Month and White Cane Safety Day proclamation

Consent agenda items 6.a, 6.b, 6.d, 6.e approved

Resolution 2026-2643 — Purchase of nine police vehicles with intent to borrow

Resolution 2026-2459 — Woodman's Center alcohol agreement extension

Motion to convene into closed session re: DJF litigation

Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and City Council Workshop of September 28, 2026.

Licenses and recommendations (refer to the license agenda)

Approval of minutes of September 8, 2026

CSM 26013-C, Campbell Trust — one lot along Greenwood Drive

Extension of conditional use permit — car wash at 2328 Humes Road

Resolution 2026-2462 — Fire Prevention Week recognition

Consent agenda items 6.a-6.c approved

Traxler Park Veterans Memorial redesign permission

Proceed with redevelopment planning with KSU-TAB & Stantec.

Future of the former Janesville Ice Arena — Option 1: redevelopment planning with KSU-TAB & Stantec

Sees the property as a key connector between downtown and the south side and supports getting free expert input.

Kwik Trip rezoning and certified survey map (Ordinance 2026-936 / CSM 26009-C)

terminate any extensions of the current LOI and discontinue any and all discussions with data center developers until guardrails, known as a companion ordinances are approved

Miller amendment to cut off all data center discussions until ordinances pass

Appeal of bartender license denial — Montana Marie Wilson

The ordinance requires denial of applications with omissions; ALAC should not be overturning so many denials.

approve the license and require the applicant to reapply in three months

Retain Innovative Public Advisors for city manager recruitment

that the City of Janesville retain IPA and enter into a recruitment agreement as presented

Motion to suspend rules for immediate second reading and public hearing

Wanted residents to vote in April while the decision was still relevant to the project.

Motion to send Ordinance 2026-926 to the April 7 ballot

Said the county clerk deadline made April placement feasible and residents deserved an earlier say.