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Public Works Association. He also thanked all those who parti ; nt Leavy and Councilor Van De Bogart then presented gifts and p and thanked them for their service. f. Councilor Johns thanked all those who helped with her campai, g. Councilor Densch extended thanks to all of his fellow Councilors. He saka teat lie attenoea aetween UJ- and 700 meetings in the eight years he served on the Council, and he enjoyed every single one. He thanked the voters who respected him enough to elect him and for the faith and trust that voters put in him to conduct business on their behalf. 9. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION a. Director of Leisure Services Brian Ramsey and Recreation Supervisor Spencer Waite presented the City of Beloit Leisure Services Summer Activities Report. 10. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Resolution authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $3,481,777 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, and providing for other details and covenants with respect thereto. Finance Director Paul York discussed the terms and conditions of the loan. Councilor Van De Bogart moved to adopt the Resolution, and Councilor De Forest seconded. The motion carried unanimously through a roll call vote with Councilors De Forest, Densch, Van De Bogart, Leavy, Haynes, Johns, and Newnham voting in favor of adoption. File 8463 b. Resolution authorizing the Application and Borrowing of up to $1,500,000 from the State of Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands State Trust fund Loan Program for Projects contained in the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget. Mr. York presented the application for the loan and stated that some of the projects that will be paid for by this loan include radio equipment for the police and fire departments, replacement cardiac defibulators for all of the ambulances, and design contracts for certain street reconstruction projects. Councilor Johns moved to adopt the Resolution, and Councilor Haynes seconded. The motion carried unanimously through a roll call vote with Councilors De Forest, Densch, Van De Bogart, Leavy, Haynes, Johns, and Newnham voting in favor of adoption. File 8463 c. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a revised State/Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Design and Construction of Henry Avenue Bridge and Approaches. Mr. Botts explained the project and funding. Councilor De Forest noted the discrepancy in cost between the estimate and the cost of the project. She indicated that she supports the bike path and sidewalks on the bridge but does not see the need for additional design upgrades such as under bridge lighting. Councilor Van De Bogart commented that current and future generations will benefit from this capital improvement project and that it is reasonable to pay for it over time through borrowing. Councilor Newnham moved to adopt the Resolution, and Councilor Densch seconded. The motion carried 6-1 with Councilor De Forest voting in opposition. File 8485 d. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an amended Development Agreement with Alliance Development Corp. Mr. Janke presented the Resolution, report, and history of this agreement. Councilor De Forest indicated that she supports Kettle Foods, but she does not understand why the City is offering an incentive for this project. Mike Pokel of Alliance Development Corp. said that Kettle could have built a warehouse and distribution center anywhere in the United States and that this incentive package made Beloit an attractive location. Councilor Newnham moved to adopt the Resolution, and Councilor Haynes seconded. The motion carried 6-1 with Councilor Johns voting in opposition. File 8306 11. At 9:14 p.m., Councilor Johns moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Councilor De Forest. The motion carried 6-1 with Councilor Haynes voting in opposition. r Rebe a S. Housem n, it Clerk www.ci.beloit.wi.us Date approved by Council: May 2, 2011 Page 3 of 3