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7. ORDINANCES— none 8. APPOINTMENTS President Leavy announced openings and submitted the following appointments to the City Committees, Board, and Commissions for approval. The appointments were approved on a motion by Councilor Luebke and a second by Councilor De Forest. The motion carried 7-0. a. Disabled Parking Enforcement Assistance Council: Sherri Lynn Bennington to a term ending October 31, 2014. File 6201 b. Landmarks Commission: Ellen E. Joyce to a term ending October 31, 2014. File 5860 c. Park, Recreation and Conservation Advisory Commission: Chad P. Larson to a term ending September 30, 2014 File 6180 d. Plan Commission: Tom Seifarth to term ending April 30, 2012. File 6064 9. COUNCILOR ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS a. Councilor De Forest shared an email from a participant in a recent Beloit Youth Hockey tournament at the ice arena, who was"wowed" by Beloit's facilities and enjoyed her visit. Councilor De Forest also indicated that the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF)was wonderful and thanked all of the volunteers and participants. b. Councilor Haynes reminded everyone to vote in the Spring Primary Election on February 21St. He also indicated that the Wisconsin Property Owners' League will be hosting a forum for the local candidates for the Spring Election at Beloit Memorial High School. c. Councilor Van De Bogart reminded everyone to vote and asked City Clerk Houseman to list the acceptable forms of proof of identity needed to vote. He also praised BIFF and said that he attended the Aldrich Cultural Fair, the Grinnell Hall Chili Fest, and an Ehlers and Associates financial conference. He also asked everyone to remember John Glenn's historic earth orbit 50 years ago. d. Councilor Spreitzer said that he enjoyed BIFF and thanked all of the volunteers. He also mentioned the upcoming Empty Bowl Lunch fundraising event at Beloit Memorial High School. e. Councilor Luebke attended BIFF with pride, and he will participate in the Hometown Hero's event at the Angel Museum. 10. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION a. City Manager Larry Arft presented the Annual Community Update Presentation. He outlined the new public facilities, infrastructure upgrades and economic development opportunities that continue to redefine Beloit, despite a difficult budget cycle that resulted in personnel reductions. Councilor Spreitzer asked if there are any plans for a public report regarding the solar panel project at City Hall, and Mr. Arft said that he would be making a report the Council this summer after staff can analyze several months of data. Councilor Spreitzer asked if the proposed resurfacing and reconstruction projects for the downtown public parking lots would impact the farmers market, and Mr. Arft said that they would be staggered so they are not all closed at the same time. Councilor De Forest requested that the presentation be posted to the City's website. File 8514 11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Ms. Christensen presented a resolution authorizing a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Outdoor Seating area and Outdoor Sales, Possession, and Consumption of Alcohol in a C-3, Community Commercial District, for the property located at 65 Portland Avenue (Kline's Club 88). It was noted that the Plan Commission recommended approval 5-0. Ms. Christensen described the project and explained that the Board of Appeals met on February 7th and approved an area variance to allow an 8-foot tall privacy fence on the property. She also listed the conditions of approval as recommended by Planning staff and the Plan Commission. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Spreitzer seconded. Councilor De Forest asked about the one person who objected to the variance at the Board of Appeals meeting, and Ms. Christensen said that she did not know. Councilor De Forest asked if the applicant would be obligated to use the fence materials proposed in the application, and Ms. Christensen said that Planning staff would have to approve the fence. The motion carried 7-0. File 8446/8497