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building addition, the applicant could re-apply for an exception. The motion failed by a vote of 0-6. File 8552 d. Ms. Christensen presented a resolution approving an Appeal of the Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness and Granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 748 Wisconsin Avenue. She explained the timeline and history of the property, indicating that three wood double-hung windows were replaced with a bay window without building permit or a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Landmarks Commission. She said a stop-work order was issued, work continued, and a citation was issued. She also said that a Certificate of Appropriate Application was denied by the Landmarks Commission. Landmarks Commission Chairman Rick McGrath discussed the decision to deny the Certificate of Appropriateness. Councilor Haynes opened the public hearing. Ron Kline, 748 Wisconsin Avenue, said that he appreciates the efforts of the Landmarks Commission to maintain historic properties. However, he indicated that his property was built in 1907 and does not look like any of the other houses in the historic district. He said the windows were inefficient, so he replaced them. He said that he does not feel like he did anything wrong. Councilor Haynes closed the public hearing. Councilor De Forest made a motion to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Spreitzer seconded. Councilor Haynes said that he is outraged that the applicant continued to work on the project without a Certificate of Appropriateness while a stop-work order had been issued. Councilor De Forest asked staff what the applicant would have to do if the Council denies the appeal, and Ms. Christensen said that the applicant would have to remove the bay window that was installed illegally after re-applying to the Landmarks Commission with a different replacement proposal. Councilor Spreitzer said that there is not any evidence that the Landmarks Commission made a bad or incorrect decision and that approving this appeal would send a bad message to the rest of the community. Councilor Haynes reminded the Council that the applicant's problem is entirely his own creation. Councilor Kincaid said that he hopes the applicant, staff, and the Landmarks Commission can come to a reasonable agreement and move forward. Councilor Haynes called the question, and the motion failed 1-5, with Councilor De Forest voting in favor of the appeal. File 8545 5. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION —none 6. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Luebke made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, which consists of items 6.a. through 6.c. Councilor Leavy seconded, and the motion carried that the Consent Agenda be accepted, approved, adopted, or referred and acted upon as required by state and local codes by a vote of 6-0. a. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2012 were approved. b. The resolution approving a Class "B" Beer and "Class C"Wine License for Little Mexico of Beloit, located at 2787 Milwaukee Road, Fernando Camarena, Agent, was adopted. File 8542 c. The resolution approving a renewal Class "A" Beer License for Beloit Citgo-Profuel Seven, located at 1888 Shopiere Road, Akbir Kang, Agent, was adopted. File 8542 7. ORDINANCES— none 8. APPOINTMENTS Councilor Haynes announced openings and submitted the following appointments to the City Committees, Boards, and Commission for approval. The appointments were approved by a motion by Councilor Luebke and a second by Councilor Kincaid. The motion carried 5-0-1, with Councilor Spreitzer abstaining. a. Alcohol Beverage License Control Committee: Tina Goecks, School District of Beloit Representative, for the 2012-2013 school year; and Joseph Vickerman to a term ending June 30, 2015. File 6145 b. Equal Opportunities and Human Relations Commission: Marilyn Phaegbulem to a term ending June 30, 2015. File 7465 c. Landmarks Commission: Ruth Vater to a term ending October 31, 2012. File 5860 d. Municipal Library Board: Missy Henderson, School District of Beloit Representative for the 2012-2013 school year; and Doreen Dalman to a term ending June 30, 2015. File 5991