Public Meetings - Beloit, Wisconsin

The Beloit City Council held a special meeting on October 13, 2026 at the Beloit Public Library. The meeting was called to order at 9:59 AM local time (16:00 UTC) with a quorum confirmed. The only agenda item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 3925. No minutes or transcript of the proceedings are available, so the discussion and any decisions cannot be verified. Discussion Items - Ordinance No. 3925: The council considered establishing temporary all-way stop control at Willowbrook Road and the private drive 940 feet south of Colley Road, and authorizing temporary traffic control and parking restrictions for construction at 777 Willowbrook Road (Frisbee). The agenda noted that this was a first reading and that the council might consider waiving the second reading. No record of debate, amendments, or public input is available. Key Outcomes - The outcome of the vote on Ordinance No. 3925 is unknown due to the absence of minutes or a transcript. The meeting was adjourned after addressing this single business item.

The regularly scheduled Beloit Board of Appeals meeting for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Forum, 100 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin, was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered, and no minutes or transcript were produced. Cancellation Notice - The meeting cancellation was announced in the official public notice and agenda. - The next regularly scheduled meeting will occur per the board's standard schedule unless otherwise noticed. No public comments, discussion items, or key outcomes occurred because the meeting did not take place.

The Appointment Review Committee met on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM in City Hall, 100 State Street, Beloit, WI. The meeting was called to order with roll call. The agenda included approval of minutes, review of vacancies, recent City Council appointments, and consideration of applicants for the Joint Fire Commission and Landmarks Commission. No minutes or transcript of the proceedings were provided, so no discussion or decisions are available for summary. Discussion Items - The committee considered approval of the minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting. - The committee reviewed existing and upcoming vacancies as of October 2026. - The committee reviewed recent City Council appointments made on September 21, 2026. - For the Joint Fire Commission, there are three resident vacancies with terms expiring April 30, 2027, 2029, and 2031. Applications were received from Ashland Markin, Paul Martin, Adam Edmunds, Seth Bennington, and Robin Andrews. The committee was to review and make recommendations to the City Council. - For the Landmarks Commission, there is a vacancy (resident, term to September 30, 2029) and a vacancy (west-side resident, term to September 30, 2029). One application was received from incumbent Nicolette Meister. The committee was to review and make recommendations. - The committee also had committee comments and public comment periods. Key Outcomes - No outcomes, votes, or decisions are recorded in the provided materials.

The Beloit Plan Commission met on October 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall Forum. The agenda included the following items. No minutes or transcript are available to confirm discussion or decisions. Call to Order and Roll Call - The meeting was called to order and roll was called. Minutes - Consideration of the minutes of the September 23, 2026 Plan Commission meeting was listed on the agenda. Reports - Resolution 2026-27: Consideration of a resolution approving a one-lot Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for the property at 8653 Creek Road in the Town of Turtle. Status Report on Prior Plan Commission Items - A status report was given on the rezoning of 2325 Murphy Woods Road. Future Agenda Items - The following items were identified for future meetings: - Rezoning of Sixth Street Properties - Planned Unit Development at 1023 Randall Street - Zoning Text Amendment - WPO Minor Amendment Adjournment - The meeting adjourned. The next Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026.

The Beloit City Council held its regular meeting at City Hall Forum on Monday, October 5, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. The meeting was called to order with a quorum present, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The agenda included three proclamations, a public hearing on a zoning map amendment, routine consent calendar items, a new liquor license for Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit, a first reading of an ordinance on obstructions/encroachments, city manager remarks on strategic planning, and a presentation of the proposed 2027 budgets. Proclamations & Announcements - Proclamation 2026-020 recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day (presented by Adama) - Proclamation 2026-021 recognizing Fire Prevention Week (Adama) - Proclamation 2026-022 recognizing Move Over Day (Adama) Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 3921: Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning District Map for the property at 2325 Murphy Woods Road. The Plan Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0. This was the first reading of the ordinance. Public Comments - No public comments were recorded in the agenda or provided in the transcription. Consent Calendar The following items were approved as part of the consent agenda unless any council member requested separate discussion: - Approval of the regular meeting minutes of September 21, 2026 - Resolution 2026-141: Approving applicants for Alcohol Beverage Operator's Licenses (2025-2027) - Resolution 2026-092: Approving an overhead and underground electric and communication easement for Wisconsin Power and Light at 1620 S Lodge Drive - Resolution 2026-137: Authorizing submission of an application for the FY26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Resolution 2026-118: Authorizing final payment for Public Works Contract C25-01 (E. Grand Avenue Reconstruction) - Resolution 2026-128: Approving a Facility Use Agreement with Mason's Skate Shop, LLC for skate sharpening services at Edwards Sports and Activity Center Licenses - Resolution 2026-139: Approval of an application for a new Class "B" Beer and Reserve "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License for Ho-Chunk Nation, d/b/a Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit, located at 777 Willowbrook Road, with Bernice Twinn as agent. Ordinances - First reading of Ordinance No. 3923 to amend sections 11.05(2)(f)(4)(e) and 11.05(2)(f)(5)(f) of the Code of General Ordinances pertaining to obstructions or encroachments. Appointments - The council considered nominations for seats on city boards, committees, or commissions. The nominations were subject to confirmation by the council. Councilor Activities and Upcoming Events - Council members shared updates on their activities and upcoming events; no specific details were captured in the source materials. City Manager Presentation - The City Manager gave a presentation on the Strategic Planning Workshop/Process, outlining next steps for the city’s strategic planning efforts. Reports from Boards and City Officers - Miller presented the proposed 2027 Operating, Library, and Capital Improvements Budgets. The raw transcription of this presentation is largely garbled and difficult to interpret accurately. From the fragments, it appears the presentation covered major fund categories (e.g., general fund, enterprise funds, internal service funds), staffing and benefit changes, revenue projections, and expenditure increases in departments such as fire. Specific statistics mentioned in the transcription (e.g., "80% of the staff", "five percent capacity", "increase of 1.3", "one percent of the half percent", "500 million times of students") are incoherent and cannot be reliably reported. The council discussed the budget and scheduled further presentations in subsequent meetings. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned.

The Beloit City Council held a scheduled workshop on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall. According to the agenda, the purpose of the workshop was to review the agenda for the regular 6:00 p.m. Council Meeting. No minutes or transcription of the workshop are available; therefore, no details on any discussions, public comments, or decisions can be provided. The meeting occurred as noticed, but the record does not capture any substantive proceedings.

The Beloit City Council convened for a Strategic Planning Workshop on Saturday, October 3, 2026 (official meeting timestamp recorded as 2026-10-03 15:00:00+00:00). The workshop was scheduled for 9:30 AM CT at the Beloit Public Library (605 Eclipse Boulevard), though the general public notice header listed the start at 9:00 AM CT. No meeting minutes or a transcript of the proceedings were provided in the source materials. Consequently, this summary can only report the confirmed logistics and scheduling framework, as no substantive discussions, public testimony, or formal council decisions are available for summarization.

The Beloit Community Development Authority (CDA) met on September 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the City Hall Forum, 100 State Street, Beloit, WI. The agenda included consideration of previous minutes, a public comment period, reports from the Beloit Housing Authority, and several resolutions related to housing programs and federal grant budgets. Because no minutes or transcript were provided with the agenda, the summaries below reflect the items scheduled for discussion and action, but outcomes are not documented. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar was listed on the agenda. Item 2.a (consideration of August 26, 2026, minutes) was a standalone item. Public Comments & Testimony - Agenda item 3 allowed for public comment, but no comments or speakers are recorded in the available material. Discussion Items - Minutes (Item 2.a): Consideration of the minutes from the August 26, 2026, CDA meeting. - Beloit Housing Authority (Item 4): - Presentation of the August 2026 Activity Report (Cole). - Presentation of the June–July 2026 Financial Report (Cole). - Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 2026-10 approving revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. - Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 2026-11 approving revisions to the Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy. - Consideration of Resolution 2026-13 approving submission of the Fiscal Year 2026 Family Self-Sufficiency Grant Application. - Community and Housing Services (Item 5): - Consideration of Resolution 2026-15 recommending approval of the 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget and Annual Plan (Bown/Gile). - Consideration of Resolution 2026-16 recommending approval of the 2027 Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget (Christensen). - Other Matters (Item 6): No business to discuss. Key Outcomes - No votes, decisions, or directives are recorded in the agenda. The next CDA meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

The meeting was scheduled for September 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM at City Hall, 100 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin, for the exchange of initial proposals between the City of Beloit and Local 643 Transit, AFSCME AFL-CIO. According to the public notice, the exchange of initial proposals was open to the public, after which the representatives could go into closed session to consider ground rules, scope of bargaining, and to caucus. No minutes or transcript of the proceedings are available, so the actual content of the proposals, any discussions, or outcomes are not recorded.