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lv d. Councilor De Forest said she attended the following events: Law Enforcement Memorial Service, Beloit Property Management meeting, School District of Beloit Honors Program, Art Walk, and the Reception for new Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett. She also expressed excitement about the upcoming All-America City event. e. President Leavy said that Councilor Van De Bogart asked him to tell everyone that he could not be at this meeting because he was out of town. President Leavy encouraged residents to let their voices be heard and be involved by applying for City committees and boards. 10. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION- none 11. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Resolution authorizing the City of Beloit to Advertise for Bids for Public Works Contract C11-24 Gantry and Gantry Plaza. Mr. Botts presented the project and explained the history. He said that the engineering Division re-evaluated the project with the Downtown Beloit Association and made changes that would reduce the cost of the project. He indicated that the project would return to the Council to be awarded after the bids are received. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt, second by Councilor Haynes. Councilor De Forest thanked the staff for tightening up the project and reducing the cost. Councilor Newnham also expressed his thanks for reducing the costs. The motion carried. 6-0. File 8494 b. Resolution approving the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. Mr. Botts explained that this is annual report that is submitted to the DNR about the City's water treatment plant. He noted that staff continues to be at the top level. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt, second by Councilor Spreitzer. Councilor De Forest indicated concern with the education piece required. She said that she is interested in public outreach and other ways to proactively educate the public regarding what happens to contaminants that reach our water supply. Mr. Botts indicated that tours and other educational opportunities are encouraged. He also indicated that the new prescription drop-off program would help reduce the number of contaminants and increase the water quality. President Leavy indicated that the Public Works Open House provided great educational opportunities for the public. The motion carried. 6-0. File 5303 c. Resolution approving the 2012 Strategic Plan was presented by Finance Director Paul York as a precursor to the 2012 budget. The vision, mission statement and goals were reviewed and tweaked with the Council during the workshop in May. He noted that the departments use the goals and objectives in the development of their budgets. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt, second by Councilor Haynes. Councilor De Forest asked why there was not a separate initiative under the Human Resources Division regarding efforts to reduce health insurance costs. Mr. York indicated that reducing health insurance costs is a priority and is identified as a performance goal. City Manager Arft asked that Mr. York add it to strategic objectives for next year. President Leavy indicated that he has had several conversations with Mr. Arft regarding health insurance and that reducing the costs are on the City's radar. Councilor Spreitzer said that the changes discussed at the strategic planning workshop have been included in this plan. The motion carried 6-0. File 8502 12. At 8:16 p.m. Councilor De Forest moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Councilor Luebke. Motion carried 5-1 with Councilor Haynes voting in opposition. Rebec a S. Hous-emab, ity Jerk www.ci.beloit.wi.us Date approved by Council: June 20, 2011 L