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c. Application for a Zoning Map Amendment to change the Zoning District Classification from C-1, Office District, to C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District, for the property located at 412 Liberty Avenue was referred to Plan Commission. File 8489 6. ORDINANCES - none 7. APPOINTMENTS President Leavy announced openings and submitted the following appointment to the City Committees, Boards, and Commissions for approval. The appointment was approved on a motion by Councilor Johns and a second by Councilor Haynes. The motion carried. a. Municipal Golf Committee: Bess Davies, representative of the Women's Golf Club File 7382 8. COUNCILOR ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS a. Councilor De Forest congratulated the SWAT team, thanked the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) volunteers, and said she was looking forward to attending the Chamber of Commerce Dinner in March. She said that anyone interested in the dinner should call the Chamber for more information. b. Councilor Densch said that BIFF was a successful event and congratulated the organizers. He also said that the Downtown was thriving. c. Councilor Van De Bogart congratulated BIFF committees, sponsors, participants and volunteers. He attended the ribbon-cutting for the public housing project, and he commented about the bald eagles in the downtown area. d. Councilor Haynes thanked the community for embracing BIFF and bringing swagger and panache to it. e. Councilor Johns said that BIFF was fantastic, and she recognized Ms. Christensen and her staff for the hard work associated with the public housing project. f. Councilor Newnham thanked the professional staff, including the impressive SWAT team, and he said that BIFF was an incredible event featuring guests from all over the world. g. President Leavy said that the SWAT Team, Public Housing, and BIFF are all very positive things that should be recognized by the residents of Beloit as well as those outside the community. 9. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION - None 10. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Resolution adopting the Rock County Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated September 2010 to 2015. Public Works Director Dave Botts discussed the proposed Plan and how hazards may be mitigated locally and through the County. He said that the Plan makes the City eligible for federal funding for future mitigation projects. Councilor Van De Bogart moved to adopt, second by Councilor Newnham. Councilor De Forest asked if there were gaps in our current emergency preparedness that would need to be addressed as a result of this Plan. Mr. Botts indicated that there were not any specific plans in the document but that the document encouraged municipalities in Rock County to consider all possible local hazards. The motion carried 7-0. File 8150 b. Resolution approving 2011 Clubhouse Food and Beverage Operating Agreement for Krueger-Haskell Municipal Golf Course. Mr. Botts discussed the agreement and indicated that the agreement reduced the total payment from the vendor if the number of rounds played this summer decrease due to the current construction at the golf course. Councilor Haynes moved to adopt, second by Councilor Johns. Councilor De Forest asked if there was discussion about reducing the cost to the vendor at the beginning of the season in case the construction takes longer than anticipated. Mr. Botts indicated that the staff negotiated this agreement with the vendor. He also said that the construction was scheduled to be complete by April 1st. President Leavy said that it was the vendor's responsibility to negotiate with the City on his behalf. Councilor De Forest requested that the terms of the agreement be revisited if the construction ends late or that the item may be laid over to re-open discussions with the vendor. Councilor Johns said that it is not the City Council's responsibility to negotiate on the behalf of the vendor. The motion carried 6-1, with Councilor De Forest in opposition. File 8159 c. Resolution accepting Pat Casiday's Offer to Purchase Lots 257 & 258 of the Poffs Fourth Sun Valley in the City of Beloit. Ms. Christensen explained the proposal, previous development proposals, and the challenges associated with the site. She indicated that a resident in the area submitted an offer to purchase a portion of this property for personal use and the sale of this piece of land would not negatively Page 2 of 3