Shane Seeman

Zoning and Subdivision Code Rewrite

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

New City Manager selection

Her compensation terms are set in the employment agreement approved by the council; specifics weren't discussed.

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.

Historic preservation public outreach and CLG grant funding

Grant funding could cover up to $50,000 for brochure updates without hitting the tight city budget.

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.

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.

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.

Pedestrian safety and accessible crossings

Cost of any new crosswalks or signals not yet estimated.

April 17 flood recovery assistance

About $10.5 million in city property damage, plus tens of thousands in uninsured losses per household; possible additional borrowing.

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.

Remaining Class B quota licenses drawing interest

A shrinking license pool could limit future restaurant and bar openings in Janesville.

School District of Janesville operating referendum

About $150 a year on a $300,000 home, though state aid offsets lower the actual taxpayer cost.

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

Adjournment

Resolution 2026-2462 — Fire Prevention Week recognition

Traxler Park Veterans Memorial redesign permission

Approval of the 2027 Streamlined Annual PHA Plan

Changes to the Revive and Thrive Home Improvement Program Manual

2026 HOME funds allocation to Acts Housing

Preliminary 2027 HOME allocations to Habitat for Humanity

Proceed with redevelopment planning with KSU-TAB & Stantec.

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

The three-to-four-month timeline is acceptable and the property is not costing the city much in the meantime.

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

Reaffirm 2025-2029 consolidated plan priorities for 2027 Annual Action Plan

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

Ubicquia streetlight attachment agreement (item 6.g)

Concerned the agreement was too broad about what equipment could be attached to city poles and about third-party provisions.

approve the agreement as amended to include small cellular devices on city owned poles in the public right of way and instructed city staff to charge the maximum state allowed rental fee

Appeal of bartender license denial — Montana Marie Wilson

Noted she needs a job and could work under supervision, but favored giving her a path back sooner.

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