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411■1111111•11•1 Me,of � BELOIT, n PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELOIT CITY COUNCIL 100 State Street, Beloit WI 53511 Monday, May 7, 2012 Presiding: Charles M. Haynes Present: Sheila De Forest, Chuck Kincaid, David F. Luebke, Kevin D. Leavy, Mark Spreitzer, and James E. Van De Bogart Absent: None 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. in the Forum at Beloit City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY/ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Vice-President Spreitzer recognized the following Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) 2011 Main Street Award Winners in the City of Beloit: i. Best Downtown Public Improvement Project—Built Environment: State Street Reconstruction and Gantry: City of Beloit and Downtown Beloit Association ii. Best New Downtown Business: Walter Loos, Paddle and Trail, Beloit iii. 2011 Volunteer of the Year: Peter Gabriele iv. 2011 Board Member of the Year: Deanna Ohman v. Best Image (Honorable Mention): "Be In It!" b. Vice-President Spreitzer presented a proclamation declaring May 13-18, 2012 as National Police Week and recognizing Merchant Police Officer Fred Samp to Police Chief Norm Jacobs. Chief Jacobs thanked the Council and community for the proclamation. File 7148 c. Vice-President Spreitzer presented a proclamation recognizing May as Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month to Rick McGrath, Landmarks Commission Chairman. Mr. McGrath thanked the Council for the proclamation and said that the Landmarks Commission continues to work to maintain standards in Beloit's historic neighborhoods. File 7148 d. Vice-President Spreitzer presented a proclamation declaring May 19-26, 2012 as National Public Works Week to acting Public Works Director/City Manager Larry Arft. Manager Arft thanked the Council for the Proclamation and accepted it on behalf of the five Public Works Division Directors and the wonderful Public Works staff. Mr. Arft invited the Council and the public to attend the Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 19th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2400 Springbrook Court. File 7148 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Community Development Director Julie Christensen presented a resolution approving an amendment to the 2012 Home Investment Partnership (HOME) budget related to Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funding. Ms. Christensen said that it would be in the best interest of the HOME Consortium to divide the funds between Community Action and Neighborhood Housing Services in order to spend the money in a timely manner. President Haynes opened and closed the public hearing without participation. Councilor Van De Bogart made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Luebke seconded. Councilor De Forest said that she is pleased that Community Action would be receiving funds and asked if the funds would be allocated to the Merrill Housing Initiative. John Ramstad, Director of Housing programs for Community Action, said that the fund would be used in that manner and provided an update on the Merrill Housing Initiative program. The motion carried 7-0. File 8515 b. Ms. Christensen presented a resolution authorizing a Conditional Use Permit to allow indoor liquor sales in a C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District, for the property located at 1451 Madison Road, Rollette Oil Co. It was noted that the Plan Commission recommended approval 5-0. Ms. Christensen stated that this business currently sells beer and has requested to also sell liquor. She stated that the parking area is not currently striped, but that there appears to be adequate space for the required number of parking spaces. She noted that the Plan Commission