The City of Janesville has declared a snow emergency for February 9 starting at 3PM. A snow emergency means that all parked vehicles must be removed from city streets and public parking lots until snow plowing operations are complete. To ensure that you do not receive a parking ticket, please move your vehicle prior to 3PM and keep your vehicle off city streets until they have been completely plowed.

The best place to park during a snow emergency is in your garage or driveway. If you are unable to park in a driveway or garage, please park in one of the designated snow emergency parking stalls. These stalls are located in the six downtown municipal parking lots listed below.

1. East Wall Street Lot at East Wall Street & North Parker Drive
2. Municipal Building Lot at West Wall Street & North Jackson Street
3. South High Street Lot at West Court Street & South High Street
4. Senior Center Lot at St. Lawrence Avenue & Water Street
5. Hedberg Public Library Lot on Water Street
6. River/Union Street Lot at South River Street & Union Street

When you arrive at the lot, look for the signs designating the snow emergency parking stalls. Fines for parking on the streets during a snow emergency are $20. The Police Department may begin issuing tickets to violators before plowing operations begin.

Janesville residents can get additional snow emergency information by reading the Winter Weather website page or by calling 755-SNOW. To report problems or concerns, please call 755-3110.

Thank you,
Janesville Public Works
755-3110



Trash and Recyclables Collection Canceled for Tuesday, February 9
Based on current weather forecasts, trash and recyclables collection has been canceled for Tuesday, February 9. Due to the expected extended duration of the forecasted storm, all collection personnel will be needed for winter weather operations. Trash and recyclables that were scheduled for pick up on Tuesday, February 9 will be collected the following week on Tuesday, February 16. Affected residents should follow their regular recycling collection schedule thereafter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For questions or concerns, please contact the City Services Center at 755-3110.


Traxler Park Outdoor Ice Skating
The outdoor ice skating rink, the warming house and concession stand at Traxler Park will be closed Tuesday, February 9, due to the snowfall. We hope to be able to remove the snow during the day on Wednesay, February 10. More information will be available on Wednesday. If you have any questions regarding operations hours and daily ice conditions, please call Leisure Services at 755-3030.


Pavilion Reservations for Non-Residents Begins February 8
Janesville Leisure Services will begin accepting park pavilion and picnic grove reservations on Monday, February 1, 2010 for Janesville residents only and February 8, 2010 for non-residents. A resident is defined as anyone living or owning property inside the city limits of Janesville. The fee for reservations varies with size, residency and location. Reservations must be paid in full at the time of making the reservation. No telephone or e-mail reservations are accepted. A list of pavilions and the reservation costs can be found on the city’s website (www.ci.janesville.wi.us) under Parks Division information

To reserve a pavilion or picnic grove, please visit Leisure Services at 18 N. Jackson Street (lower level, Wall Street entrance). For more information, contact Leisure Services at 755-3025.