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properties located at 731 and 737 Crist Road and 732 and 738 Newark Road was referred to the Plan Commission. File 8561 e. The resolution authorizing the Final Payment of Public Works Contract C11-25, Renewable Energy Systems, was adopted File 8511 f. The resolution approving the 2012 Paratransit Aids Contract between the State of Wisconsin and the City of Beloit was adopted. File 8050 d. Community Development Director Julie Christensen presented a resolution approving a one-lot Certified Survey Map for the properties located at 1800 Gateway Boulevard and 1751 Apex Drive. She indicated that this is associated with the proposed NorthStar development project and that a condition in the resolution was amended slightly from the version that was published in the Councilors' packets. Councilor Haynes moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Newnham seconded. The motion carried 6-0. File 8455 7. ORDINANCES a. Ms. Christensen presented a proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning District Map to change the Zoning District Classification from PLI, Public Lands and Institutions District, to C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District, for the property located at 1872 Porter Avenue for a second reading. It was noted that the Plan Commission recommended approval 6-0. She indicated that if this zoning map amendment was approved, she would work with Hendricks Development, the owner of the adjacent property, to pursue a rezoning to assuage concerns regarding spot zoning. Councilor Luebke moved to enact the Ordinance, and Councilor Newn ham seconded. The motion carried 6-0. File 8522 Ordinance 3456 b. City Engineer Mike Flesch presented a proposed Ordinance to establish No-Parking Regulations on Cleora Drive for a first reading. It was noted that the Traffic Review Committee recommended approval 5-0. He indicated that staff sent our surveys to the neighborhood, and two people responded in opposition to the change and one person responded in favor. He also said that the original application was for no-parking on both sides of Cleora Drive; however, this Ordinance was born out of compromise between the business owners and the residential property owners in the area. Councilor Haynes said that if this change does not help the neighbors, the issue can be revisited. Councilor Newnham moved to suspend the rules for a second reading, and Councilor Van De Bogart seconded. The motion carried 6-0. On the merits of the Ordinance, Councilor Van De Bogart moved to enact, and Councilor Haynes seconded. The motion carried 6-0. File 7791 Ordinance 3457 8. APPOINTMENTS— none 9. COUNCILOR ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS a. Councilor Newnham asked staff to review and follow up with an approved landscaping plan at the Blackhawk Substation on Pleasant Street. b. Councilor Luebke said that it was great to see so many educators and students in the audience. c. Councilor Van De Bogart said that he enjoyed a Stateline Literacy Council event at the Eclipse Center and encouraged everyone to attend and support the Beloit International Film Festival. d. Councilor Leavy thanked the students in the audience for their attendance. 10. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION a. City Manager Larry Arft and Ms. Christensen presented the Community Development Reorganization. Ms. Christensen indicated that, due to the recent resignation of a manager in the Community Development Department, she is proposing to reorganize the department and distribute the workload to current employees through promotions to save money. Councilor Leavy asked how many people will be taking on additional responsibilities, and Ms. Christensen indicated that three people, including Ms. Christensen, will be responsible for the additional work. She indicated that budget savings in the Community Development Block Grant fund and the general fund would be realized through this reorganization.