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j. An application for a Retail License Transfer for Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License for Tilley's Pizza House, Inc., Teresa Donovan, Agent from 904 Fourth Street to 900 Fourth Street, was referred to the ABLCC. File 8497 k. An application for Class "B" Beer and "Class B" Liquor License for Draeving Companies, LLC, d/b/a Thirsty Badger Bar and Grill, located at 2683 Prairie Avenue, Michael J. Draeving Sr., Agent, was referred to the ABLCC. File 8497 d. City Engineer Mike Flesch presented a resolution authorizing the Final Payment of Public Works Contract C11-02, Hawthorne Drive Sewer and Water Extension. Councilor De Forest inquired about a section of the newly-paved road that has been removed and is now gravel, and she said that she would like to withhold the final payment until the project is completely done. Mr. Flesch indicated that withholding the payment is an option but that there are warranties and other safeguards in place to ensure the work is completed properly even after final payment. Councilor De Forest moved to lay this item over until pavement is in place where there is no pavement now, and Newnham seconded. Councilors Leavy and Van De Bogart indicated that there are sufficient guarantees in place to ensure the work is complete. The motion was denied 2-5, with Councilors Newnham and De Forest voting in favor and Councilors Haynes, Van De Bogart, Leavy, Luebke, and Spreitzer voting in opposition. Councilor Luebke made a motion to adopt the resolution as presented, and Councilor Newnham seconded. The motion carried 6-1, with Councilor De Forest voting in opposition. File 8499 7. ORDINANCES— none 8. APPOINTMENTS— none 9. COUNCILOR ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS a. Councilor Spreitzer said that he enjoyed serving pancakes at the Welty Center Maple Syrup festival, and he encouraged residents to vote in the Spring Election tomorrow. b. Councilor Newnham encouraged people to vote and reminded everyone that local elections can and have been determined by one vote. He also said that it has been an honor to serve on the Council and that he has one meeting left. He said that he is impressed with the organization of the people who support a chicken ordinance, but he also encouraged those who may be opposed to such an ordinance to organize and make sure the Council hears them as well. c. Councilor Luebke encouraged people to vote and reminded them that they do not need an identification card in order to vote. He said that he enjoyed attending the Mushing for Meals event, which was a fundraiser for Beloit Meals on Wheels. d. Councilor De Forest encouraged everyone to vote and said that she cannot wait to participate in The Big Read by reading Tom Sawyer again. She also thanked Teri Downing for her tireless efforts to promote fair housing in the City of Beloit. e. Councilor Haynes said that he appreciates everyone who votes because he was the recipient of a one-vote victory four years ago. f. Councilor Van De Bogart said that he attended the Ho-Chunk Nation's successful vote to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Beloit and Rock County, and the Nation is moving forward with their application. He said that he participated in the Meals on Wheels event last weekend and reported on the status of the Downtown Beloit Association Executive Director job, saying that there were 55 applicants, 18 of whom were from the Beloit area. He pointed out that Beloit will host the Wisconsin Main Street Awards Ceremony on April 20th g. President Leavy said that the Council is made up of seven different people with seven different attitudes and opinions, but that his colleagues are professional and respect each other. He said that it is clear that all of the Councilors have a passion for Beloit. 10. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION a. Director of Community and Housing Services Teri Downing presented an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing that was created for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She thanked Michael Lofton, Samantha Timko, the EOHRC, and others for their participation in creating this document. Ms. Downing discussed the demographic, economic, housing, and lending profiles of the City and how they contribute to impediments to fair housing, and she recommended actions to promote fair housing choices. Councilor De Forest asked what the next step would be to put the recommendations into practice. Ms. Downing indicated that the