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BELOIT un sconsln PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELOIT CITY COUNCIL 100 State Street, Beloit WI 53511 Monday, June 4, 2012 Presiding: Charles M. Haynes Present: Chuck Kincaid, David F. Luebke, Mark Spreitzer, and James E. Van De Bogart Absent: Sheila De Forest and Kevin D. Leavy 1. The meeting was called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Forum at Beloit City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY/ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Vice-President Spreitzer presented a Certificate of Achievement to Alex Molland in recognition of his election as Region V Vice-President for Future Business Leaders of America. b. Vice-President Spreitzer presented a proclamation recognizing Julie Rounds for earning the Honor of First Place at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference. File 7148 c. Vice-President Spreitzer presented a proclamation recognizing Jesse Porter for earning the Honor of Second Place at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference. File 7148 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Community Development Director Julie Christensen presented a resolution authorizing a Conditional Use Permit to allow a single-family dwelling in a C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District, for the property located at 1007 Prairie Avenue. It was noted that the Plan Commission recommended approval 5-0. Ms. Christensen said that the property meets the parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Christensen indicated that one of the neighbors expressed concern about the rental nature of the single-family residential use and the type of commercial use proposed on the first floor; however, that person did not attend the Plan Commission meeting. 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. The motion carried 5-0. File 2334 5. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION • Steve Miller, 2275 Cobblestone Lane, spoke in favor of the proposed bicycle races in the City of Beloit in July. • Rick Barder, 2560 Blarney Stone Drive, spoke in favor of the proposed bicycle races in Beloit on July 12th. He said that he would like to see Beloit showcased. • Walter Loos, owner of Paddle and Trail, 110 West Grand Avenue, spoke in favor of the bike race. He said that it would be a great event for the downtown community and highlight Beloit's assets. • Richard Thompson, owner of Totally Tan, located at 108 W. Grand Avenue, said that his business would need to shut down for the day without the on-street parking that would be eliminated during the bike races. • Michael Garrison, Marketing Director for the International Cycling Classic, spoke in favor of the bike races. He said that he is impressed with the City, and he would like to showcase the community through this event. • Kurt Handrich, 740 Grant Street, indicated that he supports the bike races. He also thanked the Council for the workshop on a proposed ordinance to allow chickens in the City. • Corky Neuenschwander, 4341 County Road M, Evansville, WI, said that he would like to purchase land on Willowbrook Road and build a truck wash, but the City has not been receptive. • Dave Fogderud, Overflowing Cup, 310 State Street, requested that the taxes on his property located at 232 Shirland Avenue be forgiven for 2011. He also requested that the Council review