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b. Councilor Kincaid enjoyed seeing all of the artists painting pictures of common but spectacular places in Beloit, and he said that there will be a presentation for all of these paintings at Vision Beloit on Friday. c. Councilor Luebke thanked the Finnegan Family for their contributions to the Vets Roll program. He said he was in the Memorial Day Parade and felt great pride to see all of the residents. He reminded everyone to vote in the upcoming Election. d. Councilor Spreitzer said he walked in the Memorial Day Parade and participated in the Porter Ave Watch Group Clean-Up and Sharing Garden work day. 10. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION a. Assistant to the City Manager Beth Jacobsen presented an advisory update regarding the July 12, 2012 Superweek Bike Race proposed to be located in downtown Beloit. City Manager Larry At said that the purpose of the report is to inform the Council and the public about the proposed bike race and provide details about the event. Councilor Van De Bogart asked about the number and type of racers, and Mike Norton and Andy Garrison explained that there would be at least 500 hundred riders who are local, regional, national, and international. Councilor Spreitzer asked if the Downtown Beloit Association has taken a position on the race, and Ms. Jacobsen indicated that the DBA has not. Walter Loos presented a petition signed by 20 downtown business owners and employees who support the race. Councilor Kincaid said that this will be a great opportunity to showcase Beloit's downtown. Police Chief Norm Jacobs indicated that the Police Department would have a minimum presence at the event as needed. Councilor Haynes said that none of the obstacles seem insurmountable, and he thanked Walter Loos and Paddle and Trail for bringing the race to Beloit. Mr. Arft indicated that this is a three-year commitment. The Council was supportive of this event in general. File 8554 11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Finance and Administrative Services Director Paul York presented a resolution authorizing an amended and restated Cooperation Agreement; authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,665,000 Redevelopment Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A and Series 2012A Municipal Revenue Obligation and the Execution of Related Documents; and authorizing an amended and restated Public Property Lease and Contribution Agreement. Mr. York introduced Dawn Gunderson, from Ehlers and Associates, who discussed the bond sale results. Councilor Luebke indicated that the Community Development Authority met at 5:30 p.m. that day and approved the issue. Councilor Spreitzer made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Luebke seconded. A roll call vote showed Councilors Kincaid, Spreitzer, Haynes, Luebke, and Van De Bogart in favor of adopting the resolution, no Councilors in opposition, and Councilors Leavy and De Forest absent. The motion carried 5-0. File 8514 b. Mr. York presented a resolution awarding the Sale of$7,240,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2012A. Ms. Gunderson discussed the sale of this bond issue. Councilor Luebke made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Van De Bogart seconded. A roll call vote showed Councilors Kincaid, Spreitzer, Haynes, Luebke, and Van De Bogart in favor of adopting the resolution, no Councilors in opposition, and Councilors Leavy and De Forest absent. The motion carried 5-0. File 8514 c. Mr. York presented a resolution adopting the 2013 City of Beloit Strategic Plan. He indicated that the minor adjustments requested that the Council workshop had been incorporated into the document. Councilor Van De Bogart made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Council Kincaid seconded. Councilor Spreitzer noted that while there is not any discussion of this matter at this meeting, the Council met with City staff and had a full day of discussion during a workshop several weeks ago. The motion carried 5-0. File 8556 d. City Engineer Mike Flesch presented a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Rock County, and City of Beloit pertaining to proposed Improvements to CTH G, Inman Parkway Extension; and the use of Gateway Boulevard and Cranston Road for Incident Management and Congestion Management for IH 39/90. He indicated that the State of Wisconsin is looking to provide relief for congestion and incident management, including detours, for the upcoming IH 39/90 construction. Councilor Luebke made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Spreitzer seconded. The motion carried 5-0. File 8558 e. Water Resources Director Harry Mathos presented a resolution to approve Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for 2011. He said that this report is required by the DNR each year and serves as a report card for the wastewater treatment plant. He was proud to say that the City