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first step is to draw attention to these issues. Councilor Spreitzer thanked Ms. Downing for providing the report and asked if we should update our ordinance to include all of the protected classes that the state includes. Councilor Newnham thanked Ms. Downing and commended the work of the Community Development Authority. Councilor De Forest asked about the language barrier that can be an impediment to fair housing, and Ms. Downing said that there are a handful of bi-lingual City employees who assist in communication. Ms. Downing also mentioned that the Latino Service Providers organization assists individuals with applications, and the City assists in funding through CDBG. 11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Mr. Flesch presented a resolution approving Farm Leases between the City of Beloit and Joe and Erica Rebout Farms. He said that an alternate proposal was also received, which included a zero-sum transaction with a different farmer for bailing the hay and leaving the land vacant. Councilor Spreitzer made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Haynes seconded. Councilor De Forest made a motion to lay the item over until April 16th and request input from the neighbors about the agricultural use of the property, and Councilor Spreitzer seconded. Councilor Van De Bogart said that it is a good idea to lay this item over because it has not been farmed for many years and the residents may disprove of the land use. Councilor Newnham agreed that it is better to get input from the neighborhood before moving forward. Mr. Flesch indicated that he would mail a notice to the adjacent property owners requesting input regarding the proposed change of use of the property. The motion carried to lay this item over until April 16t 7-0. File 7834 12. At 8:25 p.m., Councilor De Forest moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilor Haynes seconded. The motion carried 7-0. Reb ca S. Hou eman, City Clerk www.ci.beloit.wi.us Date approved by Council: 04-16-12