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Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Plan Commission to hear rezoning and conditional use permit requests", "summary": "The Janesville Plan Commission will approve minutes and final plats, set public hearings for a Kwik Trip project at 4700 Milton Avenue, and hear a conditional use permit amendment for a building expansion at 405 South Arch Street.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&event_id=26455", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&event_id=26455" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Alcohol License Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to hold public hearings on three new alcohol licenses", "summary": "The Alcohol License Advisory Committee will hold public hearings and consider original applications for a Class B intoxicating liquor license for Children's Museum of Rock County at 100 W. Milwaukee St., a Class B intoxicating liquor license for D2R Bar & Grill at 1637 E. Racine St., and a Class B beer-only license for Racine Gas Mart at 1533 E. Racine St. The committee will also hear an operator's license appeal for Madelyn Schumacher and review police and staff reports.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&event_id=26097", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&event_id=26097" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Historic Commission", "headline": "Historic Commission to review COA for 119 Wisconsin Street", "summary": "The Historic Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 2026-04) for a property at 119 Wisconsin Street. They will also hear a presentation and discuss a Local History Initiative. Old business includes continued discussions on the Tallman Arts Festival and public outreach efforts.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&event_id=26433", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&event_id=26433" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "City Council to vote on polling place relocation and redevelopment extension", "summary": "The Janesville City Council will vote on moving a polling place to the Craig Center and extending a redevelopment agreement for former GM sites. The body will also discuss data center development and the City Manager recruitment process.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5007", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5007" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Sustainable Janesville Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss native planting and rewilding on private lawns", "summary": "The Sustainable Janesville Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding native planting and rewilding on private lawns. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the May 19, 2026, meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5000", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5000" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Community Development Authority", "headline": "Housing Program Overview to be presented at CDA meeting", "summary": "The Janesville Community Development Authority (CDA) will meet to approve minutes from May 20, 2026, receive the April budget performance report, and hear a presentation on the Housing Program Overview. The agenda contains no items requiring a vote or public hearing beyond routine reports.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4999", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4999" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Sustainable Janesville Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4998", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4998" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Plan Commission to set public hearings for building expansion and two-family dwelling", "summary": "The Plan Commission will consider consent agenda items including three certified survey maps and set public hearings for two conditional use permits: a building expansion at 405 South Arch Street and a two-family dwelling at 637 North Wright Road.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4996", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4996" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Historic Commission", "headline": "Historic Commission to discuss zoning code rewrite and arts festival", "summary": "The Historic Commission will approve minutes from a previous meeting and continue discussions on the City of Janesville Zoning Code Rewrite and the Tallman Arts Festival. The meeting will also include public comment and announcements.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4997", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4997" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Revolving Loan Fund Committee", "headline": "Committee to review loan fund financials and approve an application for JJ Properties", "summary": "The Revolving Loan Fund Committee will review financials and discuss an application from JJ Properties for 215 & 217 W. Milwaukee Street. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4994", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4994" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "City Council to consider issuing $26,095,000 in promissory notes", "summary": "The City Council will vote on the issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes and a rezoning request for 265 E Memorial Drive. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding curb, gutter, and paving assessments on Anthony Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4988", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4988" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Citizens Board of Review", "headline": "Board of Review to hear property assessment objection for Amrock Land", "summary": "The Citizens Board of Review will hold a hearing on an objection to the real property assessment for Amrock Land, LLC at 5451 N Wright Road. The board will also consider approving minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting and discuss adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4987", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4987" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Alcohol License Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee considers new alcohol license for Wedges 19th Hole", "summary": "The Alcohol License Advisory Committee will meet to elect leadership and review license applications. The body will hold a public hearing regarding a new Class B license application. Staff will provide police incident and quota reports.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4984", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4984" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Citizens Board of Review", "headline": "Board of Review to adopt rules and review assessment roll", "summary": "The Citizens Board of Review will meet to elect officers, adopt rules of procedure, and review the 2026 assessment roll. The board will also consider dismissing objection forms and hearing testimony.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4985", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4985" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "GM/JATCO Redevelopment Advisory Board", "headline": "Board to review branding and visioning for GM/JATCO redevelopment", "summary": "The GM/JATCO Redevelopment Advisory Board will hold a meeting on May 27, 2026, in Janesville. New business includes a presentation of initial key insights, discussion of a visioning workshop framework and branding review, and a review of a media and communications plan with stakeholder and focus group findings. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural with presentations and discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=4976", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=4976" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider $26M bond issuance and DORA alcohol district", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two alcohol-related ordinances: creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and amending rules for temporary extensions of alcohol-licensed premises. The council will also vote on issuing $26,095,000 in general obligation promissory notes for various public projects. A resolution recognizing outgoing City Manager Kevin M. Lahner and a closed session regarding the GM/JATCO sites sale are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4973", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4973" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Advisory Committee on Appointments", "headline": "Selection of nominees for Alcohol License, Board of Review, Sustainable Janesville, Zoning Board", "summary": "The Advisory Committee on Appointments will select recommended nominees for the Alcohol License Advisory Committee, Board of Review, Sustainable Janesville Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals. They will also hold an after-action discussion on the 2026 recruitment process and approve the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4970", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4970" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "GM/JATCO Redevelopment Advisory Board", "headline": "Board to review GM/JATCO project overview and branding concepts", "summary": "The GM/JATCO Redevelopment Advisory Board will meet to discuss a project overview and gather board input. The session includes a review of Stantec slides and branding theme concepts.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=4968", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=4968" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Community Development Authority", "headline": "CDA to elect leadership and review annual action timetable", "summary": "The Community Development Authority will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also review the Annual Action Timetable and budget performance reports for February and March.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4969", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4969" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Sustainable Janesville Committee", "headline": "Committee to elect officers and approve April minutes", "summary": "The Sustainable Janesville Committee will meet to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, approve minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting, and discuss old and new business.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4967", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4967" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Historic Commission", "headline": "Historic Commission to review certificate for 616-618 E Milwaukee", "summary": "The Historic Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 616-618 E Milwaukee. The body will also continue discussions regarding the City of Janesville Zoning Code Rewrite and the Tallman Arts Festival.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4966", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4966" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Plan Commission to consider rezoning of 265 E Memorial Drive", "summary": "The Plan Commission will meet to nominate a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to rezone property at 265 E Memorial Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4964", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4964" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Cancelled: Revolving Loan Fund Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4962", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4962" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Hedberg Public Library Board of Trustees", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4961", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4961" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Janesville Innovation, Inc. Board", "headline": "Janesville Innovation Board to consider new tenant, insurance renewal", "summary": "The Janesville Innovation, Inc. Board will meet to review and approve the March 10, 2026 minutes, discuss operations including an insurance coverage renewal, receive small business updates, and consider approval of a new tenant. The board will also review financial statements and marketing efforts.", "agenda_url": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4960", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://janesville.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=4960" } ] }