Public Meetings - Beloit, Wisconsin

The Beloit Community Development Authority (CDA) convened on July 22, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the City Hall Forum. The agenda included standard administrative items, public comment, housing authority reports, and a resolution regarding the Beloit Apartments Redevelopment Phase 1 LLC. A separate meeting of the Beloit Apartments Redevelopment-Phase 1, LLC was held immediately following the CDA meeting. This summary is derived exclusively from the published agenda because the meeting transcript and official minutes were not available. Consequently, actual discussion points, speaker statements, and final voting outcomes cannot be reported. Consent Calendar - The agenda did not designate a specific consent calendar. The approval of the previous meeting's minutes (June 24, 2026, under Item 2) was a standard action item. No transcript was provided to confirm whether this item was passed unanimously without discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - Public comment was an agenda item (Item 3). Due to the lack of a transcript, no public testimony, speaker names, or positions can be summarized. Discussion Items - Beloit Housing Authority Reports (Items 4a & 4b): Staff member Cole presented the June 2026 Activity Report and the April-May 2026 Financial Report for the Beloit Housing Authority. The specific contents, statistics, and findings of these reports are unavailable. - Resolution 2026-08 (Item 4c): The CDA considered Resolution 2026-08, which proposed approving an Assignment and Assumption Agreement for the Beloit Apartments Redevelopment, Phase 1 LLC. This resolution was presented by Cole. The text of the agreement was not included in the provided materials. - Beloit Apartments Redevelopment-Phase 1, LLC Meeting: Directly following the CDA meeting, a separate meeting of the LLC was held. Its sole agenda item was the review and consideration of Resolution 2026-01, which also pertained to the approval of the same Assignment and Assumption Agreement. (Note: A discrepancy exists between the two agendas: the CDA agenda lists this as Resolution 2026-08, while the LLC agenda lists it as Resolution 2026-01.) Key Outcomes - Votes/Decisions: No votes, motion outcomes, or final decisions can be confirmed as the meeting minutes and transcript were unavailable. - Next Steps: No directives, referrals, or future meeting dates were available for summary from the agenda documents alone.

The Beloit Landmarks Commission agenda for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, scheduled a 7:00 PM meeting at City Hall Forum, 100 State Street, Beloit, WI. The agenda included consideration of the June 23, 2026 meeting minutes, a Certificate of Appropriateness for 313 Vernon Avenue, a staff activities report, and public comment. However, the provided source materials contain only the agenda; the minutes state that no minutes are available, and the raw transcript is empty. As a result, no substantive discussion, testimony, or formal decisions can be summarized from this document set. Agenda Items - Call to order and roll call. - Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2026 Landmarks Commission meeting (minutes not provided). - Public comments. - Review and consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the porch and stairs at 313 Vernon Avenue. - Report on staff activities: staff-approved Certificates of Appropriateness and historic property owner letters. - Adjournment. Key Outcomes No votes, approvals, or decisions are reflected in the available materials.

The Beloit City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Forum. The council adopted a proclamation for National Night Out, approved a Planned Unit Development and rezoning for a Career Tech expansion, acted on several liquor licenses, adopted ordinances on disabled parking and a school crossing, and approved appointments and a renewal for urban search and rescue services. Special Orders of the Day - Proclamation 2026-18: Recognizing National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The city will host a community splash party at Burning Park from 4–5 PM, followed by neighborhood block parties, to build relationships between residents and public safety personnel. Public Hearings - Resolution 2026-097 – PUD Master Land Use Plan for 625 Third Street: Director Julie Christensen presented a proposal by Hendrix Commercial Properties to allow relocation and expansion of Career Tech, along with office, retail, commercial, and entertainment uses. Career Tech enrollment grew from 1,163 in 2022 to 1,831 in 2025. Off-street parking requirements are not met on site, but due to proximity of public lots, no parking problems are anticipated. The Plan Commission recommended approval 5-0. The council approved the resolution. - Ordinance No. 3918 – Rezoning to PUD District: The companion rezoning for the same property was considered. The council suspended the rules and approved the ordinance on first reading. Public Comments & Testimony - No in-person speakers. One emailed comment from Jim Long of Beloit was read into the record. He expressed support for full and ongoing funding of the police department, requested proper pruning of terrace trees to address hazards, and asked the city to address goose overpopulation in parks. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously: meeting minutes of July 7, 2026; Alcohol Beverage Operator's Licenses; Public Works Contract C26-03 (Mill Street Elevated Water Tank Restoration); Reauthorization of Opportunity Zones for Census Tracts 15 and 17; Release of a utility easement at 2960 Prairie Avenue; Memorandum of Understanding for Park Avenue Bridge inspection. Licenses - 7a: Resolution 2026-105 approved a new Class B beer and Class B liquor license for Venenos Mexican Bar & Grill at 2745 Prairie Avenue (agent Mayra Esquivel). - 7b: Resolution 2026-106 approved a new Class B beer and Class C wine license for Beloit College – Strong Stadium (agent Rongal Watson). - 7c: Resolution 2026-107 approved a new Class B beer and Class C wine license for Intimate Affairs by Tarina at 206 W Grand Avenue (agent Daiyon Davis). - 7d: Resolution 2026-108 approved a new Class B beer and Class C wine license for The Loft Wine Bar LLC at 419 E Grand Avenue (agent Christine Drake), with a condition requiring clear separation between the licensed premises and any adjoining retail boutique, including physical separation, signage, distinct point of sale, and staff training. Ordinances - Ordinance No. 3916 (Second Reading): Amended the zoning map for properties at 2209 and 2217 Hickory Drive, following a 7-0 Plan Commission recommendation. Approved. - Ordinance No. 3919 (First Reading): Added disabled parking spaces on both sides of East Grand Avenue from State Street to Pleasant Street, as part of a reconstruction project. Two stalls in front of 431 Grand Avenue (Flying Pig area) and two across the street. The Traffic Review Committee unanimously recommended approval. The council suspended the rules and approved the ordinance. - Ordinance No. 3920 (First Reading): Added a school crossing on Townline Avenue between Poff Street and Whipple Street, with a pedestrian-activated rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB). The engineering division counted 81 people crossing at that location (children counted as two, adults as one), well above the threshold of 20 for consideration. The Traffic Review Committee unanimously recommended approval. The council laid over the ordinance for a second reading. Appointments - Approved the appointment of Gary Guard to the Municipal Golf Committee for the senior golf club position. Councilor Activities & Upcoming Events - Councilor noted a Summer Gospel Campaign at Riverside Park pavilion on Sunday, starting at 2 PM, with performances at 3 PM. - Councilor highlighted a recent ETF event and thanked students from Beloit public schools who volunteered. - Councilor provided information on FEMA disaster assistance for the April 17, 2026 storms. Over $22.6 million has been allocated. A FEMA service office is open at 1717 Center Avenue, Janesville, Monday–Friday until 6 PM. Residents can apply at disasterassistance.gov. - Councilor promoted a special preschool story time at Floyd Public Library on Wednesday, 10–11 AM, featuring Sky Carp players, for ages 2–6. Reports from Boards and City Officers - Resolution 2026-103 – Urban Search and Rescue Agreement: Approved renewal of an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management for the urban search and rescue team. The Beloit Fire Department currently has five members on the team, and the department hopes to increase participation, especially with the upcoming city-town consolidation. Key Outcomes - Adopted Proclamation 2026-18. - Approved PUD Master Land Use Plan (Resolution 2026-097) and associated rezoning (Ordinance 3918). - Approved consent agenda items 6a through 6f. - Approved four liquor licenses (Resolutions 2026-105 through 2026-108), one with a condition. - Adopted Ordinance 3916 (Hickory Drive rezoning) on second reading. - Approved Ordinance 3919 (disabled parking on E. Grand Avenue) on first reading with suspension of rules. - Laid over Ordinance 3920 (school crossing) for second reading. - Approved appointment of Gary Guard to Municipal Golf Committee. - Approved Resolution 2026-103 for urban search and rescue services. - Meeting adjourned.

The Beloit City Council held a workshop on July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room. The purpose was to review the agenda for the regular 6:00 PM Council Meeting. No detailed agenda items, minutes, or transcript are available for this summary. Consent Calendar - No items recorded. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments documented. Discussion Items - No discussion items recorded. Key Outcomes - The workshop occurred; no specific outcomes or decisions are documented.

The Beloit City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the City Hall Forum, 100 State Street. The meeting began with a swearing-in ceremony for City Manager Daniel Ortiz Hernandez and recognition of Beloit Historical Society's America 250 essay contest participants. Public hearings were held on a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Land Use Plan for properties at 2209 and 2217 Hickory Drive and on zoning district map amendments. The remainder of the meeting included public comments, a consent agenda, reports, and a closed session. Note: The raw transcription of the meeting is largely unintelligible; therefore, specific discussions and vote outcomes cannot be reliably determined from the transcript alone. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda included the following routine items, collectively approved by one motion: approval of June 15, 2026 meeting minutes; approval of Resolution 2026-093 for Alcohol Beverage Operator's Licenses; approval of Resolution 2026-090 for the Extraterritorial Final Plat of Riverstone Subdivision Plat 4 (Plan Commission recommendation 5-0); approval of Resolution 2026-088 for free bus fare for the Housing Resources Fair; approval of Resolution 2026-094 for the HOME-ARP Agreement for Riverside Apartments Project; approval of Resolution 2026-095 for a Development Agreement between the City and Beloit Riverside Apartments LLC; referrals to the ABLCC for four alcohol license applications; and a referral to the Plan Commission for Ordinance No. 3918 amending the Zoning District Map for a portion of 625 Third Street. Public Comments & Testimony - The public comment period was held, but the transcription does not provide clear statements or attribution. Fragments in the transcript suggest that some speakers addressed data center development, water usage, and environmental concerns, but their identities and specific positions cannot be confirmed. Discussion Items - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Priorities: Under Reports from Boards and City Officers, the council considered Resolution 2026-091 adopting the 2027 CDBG Local Funding Priorities. The Community Development Authority had recommended approval 6-0. The transcript does not confirm the council's vote. - Data Center Development: An agenda item added by Vice President Yusuf Adama, Councilor Jim White, and Councilor Sherry Blakeley provided for discussion regarding data center development and potential future council actions. The garbled transcript indicates deliberation on water and chemical usage, environmental monitoring, vibration, sound, and the community's economic recovery. No formal action was taken. - Closed Session: The council adjourned into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes to discuss an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Beloit regarding the full consolidation of Fire and EMS Services. The council may have reconvened for possible action, but the transcript does not capture any open session outcome. Key Outcomes - The public hearings for the PUD (Resolution 2026-089) and zoning map amendments (Ordinance Nos. 3916 and 3915) were held; the Plan Commission had recommended approval 7-0 for each, but final council action is not confirmed from the transcript. - The consent agenda was approved as presented. - The CDBG funding priorities resolution was considered, but the council's vote is not recorded in the transcript. - Alcohol license applications were formally referred to the ABLCC; the zoning map referral to the Plan Commission was approved. - The discussion on data center development took place with no immediate action; further council actions may be considered in the future. - The closed session on the Fire/EMS intergovernmental agreement was conducted; subsequent open session action, if any, is not discernible.

The Beloit City Council held a Workshop on July 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall to review the agenda of the regular 6:00 PM Council Meeting. No minutes or transcript were provided for this session, so no further details on discussions, public comments, or decisions are available.

The Beloit Police Department hosted a Badge Pinning Ceremony and Awards Ceremony on July 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Rotary River Center, 1160 Riverside Drive, Beloit, WI. The City Council and Police and Fire Commission were invited, and a quorum of the membership may have been present. No official business was conducted during this event. Key Outcomes - No official city business was transacted at the ceremony. - No votes, resolutions, or formal decisions were made. - The event served solely as a recognition ceremony for the Beloit Police Department.

The Beloit Community Development Authority convened on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM at City Hall Forum, 100 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin. No transcript or minutes are available; this summary reflects only the published agenda. Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM. Election of Officers Agenda item 2.a provided for the election of a Vice-Chairperson. No outcome is recorded. Minutes Item 3.a called for consideration of the minutes from the May 27, 2026, meeting. No action is noted. Public Comment Item 4 allowed for public comment. No comments are documented. Beloit Housing Authority - Item 5.a: Presentation of the May 2026 Activity Report (Cole). No details are available. - Item 5.b: Consideration of Resolution 2026-06 approving the Beloit Housing Authority's Second Quarter 2026 Write Offs. No decision is recorded. Community and Housing Services - Item 6.a: Public Hearing on community needs and Consideration of Resolution 2026-07 recommending approval of the 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Local Funding Priorities (Bown). No testimony or outcome is recorded. Adjournment The meeting was scheduled to adjourn. The next Community Development Authority meeting is set for July 22, 2026.

The Beloit City Council was invited to attend a ribbon cutting at G5 Barrel House, 1895 Gateway Blvd., Beloit, WI 53511, at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The public notice stated that a quorum of the Council may be present at the event, but no official council business would occur. No minutes or transcript were available for this event. Notice of Event and Quorum - The public notice/agenda for June 24, 2026, listed a City Council invitation to a Ribbon Cutting at G5 Barrel House, 1895 Gateway Blvd., Beloit, WI 53511, at 3:00 p.m. - The notice advised that a quorum may be present at the event, but no official council business would occur. - The notice included the standard disability accommodation statement: upon reasonable notice at least 24 hours in advance, efforts will be made to accommodate disabled individuals; requests may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at 100 State Street, Beloit, WI 53511, or by calling 364-6680. Official Actions and Decisions - No official council business occurred at this event. No votes, resolutions, ordinances, or other formal actions were scheduled or conducted. - No minutes or transcript were provided; the raw transcript field was empty. The agenda did not list public comment or discussion items because the event was not a business meeting.