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C" of BELOI m..wn PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELOIT CITY COUNCIL 100 State Street, Beloit WI 53511 Monday, February 7, 2011 Presiding: Kevin D. Leavy Present: Sheila De Forest, Martin Densch, Heidi Johns, Eric Newnham, James Van De Bogart Absent: Charles Haynes 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:14 p.m. 2. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY/ANNOUNCEMENTS a. The Council and audience observed a moment of silence for retired Fire Chief Herb Christiansen. b. A Proclamation celebrating the Sixth Annual Beloit International Film Festival was presented by Vice- President Van De Bogart to BIFF Executive Director Rod Beaudoin and Becky Rogers, who thanked the City Council for their support and said that tickets are now available at beloitfilmfest.org. File 7148 c. President Leavy presented the State of the City Address to the Council and the public. President Leavy spoke about the past, the present, and the future of Beloit. He honored Steve Gregg, who passed away in 2010 and lauded him for his commitment to continuously improving the City. He said that the State of the City is solid, and that even though the City has faced tough budget years, we have still managed to complete many important projects that positively impact the community. President Leavy said that future budget decisions will become more difficult, but we must continue to move forward. File 7757 d. City Clerk Rebecca Houseman announced that the Polling Places will be consolidated for the February 15, 2011 Spring Primary Election from ten to two: Gaston School and Central Christian Church. She also noted that there will be an election on April 5, 2011 and that voters will vote at their regular Polling Place. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution authorizing a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Land Use Plan for the properties located at 1917 Elmwood Avenue and 2612, 2622, 2632, 2642, 2652, 2662, 2672, 2682, and 2692 Sunshine Lane. It was noted that the Plan Commission recommended approval 5-0. Community Development Director Julie Christensen reviewed the project which involved the rehabilitation and enhancement of twenty existing public housing units. She noted that the Community Development Department received a letter from an individual in opposition of the project. She also noted that Alice Blue, owner of Badger Spirits and Happy Wok, spoke at the Plan Commission meeting regarding traffic control and alley maintenance concerns. President Leavy opened and closed the public hearing without participation. Ms. Christensen explained that the project was funded primarily through tax credits and federal public housing dollars and that upgrades to the units will increase their energy efficiency. Councilor Johns moved to adopt, second by Councilor Densch. The motion carried. File 8484 b. Proposed Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment for the properties located at 1917 Elmwood Avenue and 2612, 2622, 2632, 2642, 2652, 2662, 2672, 2682, and 2692 Sunshine Lane from R-2, Two-family Residential District, to PUD, Planned Unit Development District was given first reading. It was noted that the Plan Commission recommended approval 5-0. Ms. Christensen summarized the staff report and recommendation from the Plan Commission. She said that this step would rezone the property, which is a necessary part of the PUD process. President Leavy opened and closed the public hearing without participation. Councilor Johns moved to suspend rules for a second reading, second by Councilor Densch. The motion carried. Councilor Van De Bogart moved to enact, second by Councilor De Forest. The motion carried. File 8484 Ordinance 3435 4. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION a. Fire most revered Fire Chiet. Chef Chief was the Belot Fire Chief for 12 years, and he was one of the in the history of the Beloit Fire Department. Chief Liggett said that Chief Christiansen served as Preside, of the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association in 1976. He brought the paramedic program to the City cc Beloit and worked hard to improve fire services and safety through positive and fair labor relations and Page 1 of 4