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My at ~Jg BELOIT,wlaconsin PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELOIT CITY COUNCIL 100 State Street, Beloit WI 53511 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 Presiding: Kevin D. Leavy Present: Sheila De Forest, Charles Haynes, David F. Luebke, Mark Spreitzer, and James Van De Bogart Absent: Eric Newnham 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY/ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Certificates to Landlords who completed the Landlord Training Program were presented by Housing Services Director Tom Clippert and Councilor De Forest. Mr. Clippert introduced Dick Adams who spoke on behalf of the Beloit Property Management Association. Mr. Adams indicated the purpose of the organization was to train and educate local landlords. He said that 10 people will receive certificates for completing all of the classes, which included 40 hours of classroom work. He invited the Council and the public to attend the BPMA meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at Dominico's Restaurant. Councilor De Forest presented Certificates to the following landlords: Richard Adams, Kristy Bleiski, Tom Brogan, Gary Fields, Susan Fields, Leon Foxen, Sr., Joe Hansen, Edward Laughlin, Andrew Milner, and James Wilpolt. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Resolution approving an amendment to the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Budget (CDBG) and Action Plan Budget was presented by Mr. Clippert. He explained that federal funding has been decreased by approximately $116,000 and the approved plan needs to be amended to reflect that. Councilor De Forest recused herself from participating. President Leavy opened and closed the public hearing without participation. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt, second by Councilor Haynes. President Leavy asked if the Council could receive a report regarding the increase in fair housing complaints and asked if the Community Development Department is following up with the goals and achievements of each organization. Mr. Clippert indicated that he could provide such a report and that the organizations are monitored for compliance with agreements and federal regulations. The motion carried 5-0-1 with Councilor De Forest abstaining. File 8503 b. Resolution approving an amendment to the 2011 HOME Budget. Mr. Clippert explained that this amendment would allow the City to rehabilitate a home and sell it to a Rock County family whose income is low/moderate. President Leavy opened and closed the public hearing without participation. Councilor Van De Bogart moved to adopt, second by Councilor De Forest. Motion carried 6-0. File 8503 4. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION a. Michael Zoril, 1756 Carlyle Road, spoke regarding the NorthStar Development Agreement. He stated that he would like to see clauses added to the agreement requiring the company to hire a certain percentage of employees who live in Beloit and create a relocation program to encourage employees to live in the City. He also indicated that Fat Wallet had contributed $40,000 to the Gantry Plaza project and said he would like to see the remaining funding provided by private donations. He also said he would donate to the project. He said that the City should focus on needs, such as public safety, instead of wants. b. Dave Siekierski, 1632 Garfield Avenue, and owner of the business at 324 State Street, spoke in favor of the Gantry Plaza project. He indicated that the project would continue to draw new people, businesses, and customers to Beloit and the Downtown. He said that the brick road recently installed was a great piece to the puzzle and that the Gantry would help to complete the vision of Downtown business owners. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Spreitzer moved to adopt, second by Councilor Luebke. Motion carried that the following items from the Consent Agenda be accepted, approved, adopted or referred and acted upon as required by state and local codes.