Public Meetings - Beloit, Wisconsin

On May 25, 2026, at 15:00 UTC (9:00 AM local time), City Council members participated in the United Veterans Memorial Day Parade starting in South Beloit and proceeding through downtown Beloit. According to the published public notice, a quorum of the council was present at the parade, but no official business was conducted. No transcript or minutes are available; the only record is the agenda notice. Parade Participation - Council members joined the parade as participants. - The event was ceremonial and no formal meeting, discussion, or vote took place. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, or referrals were made. - The next regular council meeting will follow the city's standard schedule.

The Beloit Municipal Golf Committee convened on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:00 AM at the Krueger-Haskell Golf Course Club House, in accordance with the posted agenda. No transcript or minutes of the meeting are available, so no record of the actual proceedings, public testimony, discussions, or decisions exists. Agenda Items (as published) - Call to Order and Roll Call - Approval of Minutes from March 18, 2026 - Public Comments - Reports: Concessionaire Report (Flaherty), Club Reports (Committee Representative), Golf Operations Report (Young/Douglas) - Action Items: 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Projects (Young), 100 Year Celebration Planning (Johann), 1.83 - Golf Committee (Johann) - Committee Member Comments - Next Meeting Date Announcement - Adjournment Because the transcript is empty and minutes were not provided, no information on the content of reports, public positions, votes, or outcomes can be reported. The meeting occurred as scheduled on the date specified (2026-05-20), but further details are unavailable.

The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM was cancelled due to lack of business items. The next Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026.

The Beloit Landmarks Commission was scheduled to meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in City Hall Forum, 100 State Street, Beloit, WI. This summary is based only on the posted agenda; the raw transcript is empty and no minutes were available, so no substantive discussion, public comments, or decisions can be reported. Agenda Items - Call to Order and Roll Call – scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM. - Approval of Minutes – the agenda stated there were no minutes to approve. - Public Comments – time was reserved for public comments; no comments are documented in the available record. - Certificate of Appropriateness – 204 Bluff Street – scheduled review of a COA to replace siding at the residential structure. - Certificate of Appropriateness – 722 Park Avenue – scheduled review of a COA for a rear deck extension, patio, and fence installation at the residential structure. - Report on Staff Activities – agenda included staff-approved Certificates of Appropriateness and Historic Property Owner Letters. - Adjournment – scheduled to close the meeting. Key Outcomes No votes, approvals, denials, or other official actions can be summarized because the raw transcript is empty and no minutes were provided. The meeting may have occurred, but the available record does not disclose its outcome.

The Beloit City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall Forum. The meeting included proclamations for student achievements, public hearings, and discussion on the Creek Woods development. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items, consideration of alcohol licenses, and a closed session for labor negotiations. Consent Calendar - Approval of the regular meeting minutes of May 4, 2026. - Resolution 2026-074 approving applicants for Alcohol Beverage Operator's Licenses for 2025-2027. - Resolution 2026-075 approving a Temporary Monument Waiver for Creek Woods. - Resolution 2026-078 awarding Public Works Contract C25-24 for Big Hill Welty Center Roof Replacement. All consent items were approved by a single motion. Public Comments & Testimony - Public comments were accepted via email until noon on May 18. No public comments were presented during the meeting. Discussion Items - Proclamations: The council presented Proclamation 2026-013 recognizing the Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra and Proclamation 2026-014 recognizing Skills USA competitors. A school representative expressed strong support for the students and praised their dedication and achievements. - Public Hearings: The council held public hearings for Ordinance 3914 (amending the Zoning District Map) and for Resolution 2026-073 (authorizing a Planned Unit Development Master Land Use Plan) for properties at 2524, 2534, 2548, and 2570 S. Creek Road and 2327 Murphy Woods Road. The Plan Commission had recommended approval by a 7-0 vote. - Creek Woods Final Plat: Following the hearings, the council took up Resolution 2026-072 approving the Final Plat of Creek Woods. Council members discussed potential modifications to the plan, including concerns about property boundaries and future adjustments. A council member noted the need for further consideration and suggested that the property owner might be asked to address certain issues. The discussion indicated that the council may have sought additional refinement before a final decision. - Licenses: Resolution 2026-077 for a new Class B beer and liquor license for Proof of the Pudding (d/b/a Proof of the Pudding at 217 Shirland Ave) and Resolution 2026-076 for annual license renewals were considered. The council discussed the applications and moved toward approval. - Appointments: Nominations for city board and commission seats were confirmed. Key Outcomes - Proclamations were adopted. - Public hearings were held and the associated ordinance and resolution were laid over for further consideration with item 12a. - The council discussed the Creek Woods final plat but did not take a final vote; the matter appeared to be continued for further discussion. - Consent agenda approved. - Alcohol beverage licenses (new and renewals) were approved. - Appointments to boards and commissions were confirmed. - The council adjourned into closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to discuss collective bargaining agreements with police unions. Note: The transcript of the meeting was partially garbled; therefore, some details about specific votes and speaker attributions may be incomplete.

The Beloit City Council convened on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Forum. This summary is based solely on the published agenda, as no meeting transcript or official minutes were provided for review. Therefore, the actual discussions, public comments, and voting outcomes are not captured here. Call to Order, Pledge, and Announcements The meeting was called to order with a pledge of allegiance. Special orders included two proclamations: Proclamation 2026-013 recognizing the Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra and Proclamation 2026-014 recognizing Beloit Memorial High School student competitors in the Skills USA Leadership and Skills Conference competition. Public Hearings Two public hearings were held jointly: (4a) Consideration of Ordinance No. 3914 amending the Zoning District Map for properties at 2524, 2534, 2548, and 2570 S. Creek Road and 2327 Murphy Woods Road, and (4b) Consideration of Resolution 2026-073 authorizing a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Land Use Plan for the same properties. The Plan Commission had recommended approval 7-0 for both items. After the public hearings, these matters were to be taken up under item 12a. Public Comments Public comments were accepted, with submissions allowed via email until noon on the day of the meeting. No record of comments received is available. Consent Agenda The consent agenda included four routine items: (6a) Approval of the regular meeting minutes of May 4, 2026; (6b) Resolution 2026-074 approving applicants for Alcohol Beverage Operator's Licenses (2025-2027); (6c) Resolution 2026-075 approving a Temporary Monument Waiver for Creek Woods; and (6d) Resolution 2026-078 awarding a public works contract (C25-24) for the Big Hill Welty Center Roof Replacement. These items were expected to be approved by a single motion without separate discussion unless a council member requested otherwise. Licenses Item 7a considered Resolution 2026-077 for a new Class "B" Beer and Intoxicating Liquor License for Proof of the Pudding by MGR, LLC, d/b/a Proof of the Pudding, located at 217 Shirland Ave (ABC Stadium), with Jonathan Griffith as agent. Item 7b considered Resolution 2026-076 approving renewals of Alcohol Beverage Licenses for the 2026-2027 license period. Appointments Nominations for various city board, committee, and commission seats were presented for council confirmation. Individual nominees were not listed in the available materials. Reports and Other Business Item 12a was to consider Resolution 2026-072 approving the Final Plat of Creek Woods. The Plan Commission had recommended approval 7-0. This item was linked to the earlier public hearings and was taken up after them. Closed Session Item 12b authorized the council to adjourn into closed session under Wis. Stats. sec. 19.85(1)(e) to discuss collective bargaining agreements with the WPPA/LEER and BPSA police unions. The council could reconvene in open session to act on matters discussed. Key Outcomes Because no transcript or minutes were provided, specific motions, votes, and decisions from this meeting are not available. Note: The meeting was scheduled to adjourn following the closed session.

The Beloit City Council held a workshop on May 18, 2026, at the time listed in the agenda as 5:30 PM in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room. The workshop was convened to review the upcoming regular council meeting agenda, receive updates on the City Manager transition, and discuss scheduling a future workshop to update the City's Strategic Plan. No transcript or minutes are available; the following summary is based solely on the agenda. Discussion Items - Review of Regular Council Meeting Agenda: The council reviewed the agenda for the 6:00 PM regular meeting. - City Manager Transition Updates: An update was provided on the transition of the City Manager role. - Strategic Plan Workshop Scheduling: The council discussed scheduling a future workshop dedicated to updating the City's Strategic Plan. Key Outcomes - No decisions or votes are recorded in the available agenda. The workshop served as a discussion session with no formal actions taken. Note on Discrepancy - The agenda indicates the meeting start time as 5:30 PM Central Time. However, the provided timestamp (2026-05-18 11:30:00+00:00) corresponds to 11:30 UTC, which would be 6:30 AM Central Time. No transcript or minutes exist to clarify the actual start time.

On May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM, the Beloit Police Department hosted a Badge Pinning Ceremony at City Hall, 100 State Street, Beloit, WI. The City Council and Police and Fire Commission were invited and a quorum of members may have been present. No official business was conducted during this ceremonial event.

The Park, Recreation & Conservation Advisory Commission met on May 13, 2026, at the Water Resources & Engineering Facility, 2400 Springbrook Ct., Beloit, WI. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM (per the agenda). No transcript or minutes were provided; this summary is based solely on the published agenda. Therefore, details of discussions, public comments, votes, and outcomes are not available. Agenda Overview - Call to Order and Roll Call - Welcome by Parks & Forestry Supervisor Joseph Hooker (Johann) - Approval of Minutes – Consideration of minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting - Public Comments – No comments recorded - Reports - Director's Report (Johann) - Krueger Pool Survey Results (Johann) - Action Items - Merrill & Field Park Playground Replacements - Turtle Creek Park Highway 51 Entrance - Climate Action - Park Conditions - Commissioner Comments - Next Meeting Date Announcement - Adjournment Key Outcomes No decisions or votes are recorded because no transcript or minutes were supplied. The agenda items were presented, but their disposition is unknown. Note: The agenda lists the meeting start time as 5:30 PM local time, while the provided metadata indicates 11:30 UTC. The summary uses the date May 13, 2026, as instructed, but the time discrepancy could not be resolved without additional information.