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15 b. Resolution approving the Renewal of Alcohol Beverage Licenses for the License Period July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012. It was noted that ABLCC recommended approval 5-0. Councilor De Forest moved to amend the Resolution to remove Rose's Soulful Restaurant and Lounge from the renewal list because the establishment has had its license revoked in the past. President Leavy indicated that the current license was not issued to the person from which the license had been previously revoked. He also indicated that they have not seen any problems at this business since the new license had been issued. The amendment failed due to lack of a second. Councilor Haynes moved to adopt, second by Councilor Spreitzer. The motion carried 5-0-1 with Councilor Newnham abstaining. File 8497 f. Resolution approving a Class "B" Beer and "Class C" Wine License for El Rancho Restaurant, LLC, d/b/a El Rancho Restaurant located at 2648 Prairie Avenue it was noted that ABLCC recommended approval 5-0. Councilor Newnham asked who the agent was, and City Clerk Rebecca Houseman indicated that the agent was Edward Cobos. Councilor Spreitzer moved to adopt, second by Councilor Haynes. The motion carried 6-0. File 8497 k. Resolution approving an Easement for Charter Communication related to the Henry Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project. It was noted that Plan recommended approval 4-0. Public Works Director Dave Botts presented the project and indicated that the integrity of the parks would be maintained. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt, second by Councilor Haynes. Councilor De Forest asked if there was a deadline for project completion, and Mr. Botts indicated that his staff would work with Charter to ensure they disturb as little park as possible and complete in a timely manner. City Attorney Tom Casper said that it was in Charter's best interest to complete the project quickly. Councilor Spreitzer noted that at the Plan Commission meeting, both Charter and Wisconsin Power & Light indicated that they understood the importance of completing this project quickly. The motion carried 6-0. File 8265 o. Resolution awarding Public Works Contract C11-14 for the Park Avenue and Shirland Avenue Reconstruction project. Mr. Botts discussed the project and noted that Rock Road was the lowest bidder. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt, second by Councilor Haynes. Councilor Newnham requested that the City make sure to have adequate signage throughout these construction projects. The motion carried. 6-0. File 8449 p. Resolution establishing a Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3. Councilor Haynes moved to adopt, second by Councilor Luebke. The motion carried 5-0-1 with Councilor De Forest abstaining. File 8385 6. LICENSES a. Resolution approving a Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Liquor License for Dollar General located at 1520 Madison Road. It was noted that ABLCC recommended denial 3-2. Councilor Haynes moved to adopt, second by Councilor Newnham. Councilor De Forest indicated that she was concerned with the number of liquor licenses for packaged sales, specifically the corporate request and targeting of low income individuals. The motion failed 0-6. File 8497 b. Resolution approving a Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Liquor License for Dollar General located at 2240 Prairie Avenue. It was noted that ABLCC recommended denial 5-0. Councilor Spreitzer moved to adopt, second by Councilor Newnham. Councilor Newnham indicated that he agrees with Councilor De Forest, and he requested a workshop to discuss limiting the number of "Class A" liquor licenses. Councilor Spreitzer echoed those sentiments and indicated that there is a saturation of liquor stores. The motion failed 0-6 File 8797 c. Resolution approving a Class "A" Beer and "Class A" Liquor License for Prairie Beverage Mart located at 2705 Prairie Avenue. It was noted that ABLCC recommended approval 4-1. Councilor Haynes moved to adopt, second by Councilor Newnham. Councilor De Forest expressed gratitude for the investment interest in Beloit by the property owner. However, she also indicated that she had heard from many residents who say there are too many liquor licenses in that area. Councilor Newnham also thanked the property owner for the investment in Beloit. The motion failed 0-6. File 8797 7. ORDINANCES - none 8. APPOINTMENTS - none 9. COUNCILOR ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS a. Councilor Newnham said that he was impressed with the turnout and quality of the Memorial Day parade. b. Councilor Luebke recognized Kathleen Braatz and David Siekierski for the leadership it took to make Downtown Beloit beautiful and expressed pride in the City Center. c. Councilor Haynes echoed the previous comment, thanked those who have been working to improve the downtown, and reminded the public about the upcoming joint Beloit/Janesville and Beloit/South Beloit City Council meetings.