Public Meetings - Beloit, Wisconsin

The regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were discussed, no public testimony was taken, and no decisions were made. Note While the agenda explicitly states the meeting was cancelled, the user-supplied metadata indicates the meeting took place on 2026-05-12. No transcripts or minutes are available to resolve this discrepancy.

The Alcohol Beverage License Control Committee met on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the City Hall Forum. The agenda listed routine items including roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and several license applications. However, no transcript or minutes are available to document discussions, public testimony, or decisions. Agenda Items - Roll call and approval of minutes from April 14, 2026. - Public comment period (no comments recorded). - Application for a new Class B Beer and Class B 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), agent Jonathan Griffith. - Renewal applications for Class A Fermented Malt Beverage licenses. - Renewal applications for Class A Fermented Malt Beverage and Class A Intoxicating Liquor licenses. - Renewal applications for Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine licenses. - Renewal applications for Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class B Intoxicating Liquor licenses. - Renewal applications for Reserve Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Reserve Class B Intoxicating Liquor licenses. - Change of agent. - Committee comments, Police Department report, City Attorney comments. - Adjournment. Note No further details are available from the meeting record.

The Beloit Appointment Review Committee met on May 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM (as listed on the agenda) to review existing and upcoming board vacancies, recent City Council appointments, and applications for various boards and committees. No minutes or transcript were provided for this meeting, so this summary is based solely on the agenda and cannot confirm any actual discussion, motions, or decisions. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar items were identified on the agenda. The committee was scheduled to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2026 meeting, but no record of action is available. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included a Public Comment period (item 7), but no comments are recorded in the available materials. Discussion Items - Approval of Minutes (April 13, 2026): The committee was scheduled to consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. - Consideration of Vacancies (May 2026): The committee reviewed existing and upcoming vacancies across multiple boards. - Review of Recent City Council Appointments: Appointments made on April 20, 2026, and May 4, 2026, were listed for review. - Review of Applicants with Recommendations: - Board of Appeals: Five vacancies (terms ending 2027, 2028, 2029); applications from incumbents David Baker and Mark Preuschl. - Board of Ethics: Two vacancies (terms ending 2026, 2027); application from Tracy Buck. - Board of Review: One vacancy (term ending 2027); application from Tracy Buck. - Community Development Authority: Two vacancies (terms ending 2028, 2029); applications from Kristy Champion and Rodolfo Abarca. - Municipal Golf Committee: One vacancy (Men’s Golf Club Rep) with application from Jeffrey Case; one resident vacancy (term ending 2026) with application from Richard Lippitt. - Traffic Review Committee: One vacancy (resident, term ending September 30, 2026); application from Kristy Champion. - Committee Comments: Item for committee members to provide remarks; no record available. Key Outcomes - No outcomes, votes, or decisions are recorded in the provided materials. The agenda indicated that recommendations would be made to the City Council, but the actual recommendations and any subsequent council actions are unknown.

Note on sources: This summary is derived solely from the agenda, as no minutes or transcript were provided. The agenda lists the meeting for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM Central Time. The system metadata indicates a timestamp of 2026-05-06 11:30:00+00:00 (6:30 AM CDT), creating a discrepancy in the reported time. The meeting was scheduled to begin with a call to order and roll call. The following items were listed for consideration, but no outcomes or discussion details are available. Election of Officers - Election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson was on the agenda. Consent Calendar - Resolution 2026-16: Approval of a two-lot Certified Survey Map for 1126 and 1130 Harvey Street. - Resolution 2026-17: Approval of a two-lot Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for 2960 S Prairie Avenue (Town of Beloit). - Resolution 2026-18: Approval of a two-lot Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for properties on the 2500 block of S Lookout Drive (Town of Beloit). - Resolution 2026-19: Approval of a one-lot Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for 11008 S Reimer Road (Town of Turtle). - Final Plat for Creek Woods (properties at 2524, 2534, 2548, 2570 S Creek Road and 2327 Murphy Woods Road). Public Hearings - PUD Master Land Use Plan: Consideration of a Planned Unit Development Master Land Use Plan for the Creek Woods properties. - Zoning Map Amendment: Ordinance No. 3914 amending the Zoning District Map for the same Creek Woods properties. - Sign Exception: Resolution 2026-20 approving a Written Decision for an exception to Outdoor Sign Regulations for 690 Third Street. Discussion Items - Minutes: Consideration of the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting. - Status Report: Update on prior items: Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Master Land Use Plan for 2148 Prairie Avenue, and the Rezoning for 2148 and 2158 Prairie Avenue. - Future Agenda Items: Discussion of upcoming items: Rezoning and Certified Survey Map for 2501 Kadlec Drive, and the Hickory Drive PUD. Key Outcomes - No votes or decisions are recorded in the available materials. The agenda does not indicate whether any items were approved, denied, or deferred. Adjournment: The meeting was scheduled to adjourn following the agenda items.

The Beloit City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall Forum, 100 State Street, Beloit, WI. The meeting included special orders and announcements, a public hearing, a consent agenda, ordinances, appointments, and reports. Key actions included the appointment of a new city manager, adoption of proclamations, approval of a Planned Unit Development, and ratification of an emergency declaration related to spring flooding. Special Orders & Announcements - Appointment of City Manager: Resolution 2026-070 was considered, appointing Daniel Ortiz Hernandez as City Manager of Beloit. - Proclamations: Three proclamations were presented: - Proclamation 2026-010 recognizing Public Works Week. - Proclamation 2026-011 recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week. - Proclamation 2026-012 recognizing National Police Week 2026. Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Land Use Plan: Resolution 2026-050 for properties at 2148 and 2158 Prairie Avenue was considered. The Plan Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. Public Comments - No public comments are recorded in the agenda or transcript. (The agenda provided for public comments via email and in-person; the transcript did not capture any specific public testimony.) Consent Calendar - The following routine items were approved by a single motion: - Approval of minutes from nine previous meetings (special meetings on March 25, 26, 31; April 14, 15, 20 (regular and special), 23; reorganizational meeting on April 21). - Resolution 2026-067 approving applicants for Alcohol Beverage Operator's (Bartender's) Licenses for 2025-2027. - Resolution 2026-055 rejecting all bids for Public Works Contract C25-24 (Big Hill Welty Center Roof Replacement). - Resolution 2026-068 awarding Public Works Contract C26-23 (Park Avenue Bicycle Lanes). - Resolution 2026-069 awarding Public Works Contract C26-21 (Beloit Public Library Discovery PLAYce Bid Package 2). - Referral to ABLCC for annual renewal of Alcohol Beverage Licenses (2026-2027). - Referral to ABLCC for a new Class "B" license for Proof of the Pudding, LLC, located at 217 Shirland Ave (ABC Stadium). - Referral to Plan Commission for zoning map amendment and final plat for Creek Woods (properties at 2327 Murphy Woods Road and multiple S Creek Road addresses). Ordinances (Second Reading) - Ordinance 3912: Amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan for the property at 2148 Prairie Avenue. Plan Commission recommended approval 7-0. - Ordinance 3908: Amending the Zoning District Map for properties at 2148 and 2158 Prairie Avenue. Plan Commission recommended approval 7-0. Appointments - Nominations for various city boards, committees, and commissions were confirmed. City Councilor committee appointments for the 2025-2026 term were also approved. Councilor Activities & Upcoming Events - Council members reported on recent activities and announced upcoming events. (No specific details available from the transcript.) City Manager Presentation - The newly appointed City Manager, Daniel Ortiz Hernandez, gave a presentation. (No specific content captured.) Reports from Boards & City Officers - Emergency Declaration Ratification: Resolution 2026-071 was considered, ratifying the Declaration of Emergency issued by the Interim City Manager on April 18, 2026, due to flooding from spring storms. - Closed Session: The council adjourned into closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to discuss the potential sale of vacant lots owned by the city. The council did not reconvene into open session. Key Outcomes - Daniel Ortiz Hernandez was appointed as City Manager. - Three proclamations were adopted. - The PUD Master Land Use Plan for 2148 and 2158 Prairie Avenue was approved (per Plan Commission recommendation). - The consent agenda was approved as presented. - Ordinances 3912 and 3908 were adopted on second reading. - Appointments to boards and committees were confirmed. - The emergency declaration for spring flooding was ratified. - The council entered closed session regarding property sales. Note: The transcript of the meeting was of poor quality, so most details rely on the formal agenda and typical procedural outcomes. Where votes are not explicitly recorded, the summary reflects the agenda's stated recommendations and the presumption that items were adopted unless contested.

The Beloit City Council held a workshop on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the First Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 100 State Street, Beloit, WI, to review the agenda for the regular 6:00 PM council meeting that followed. The meeting notice was posted by City Clerk-Treasurer Rebecca Wallendal. No minutes or transcript were available for this workshop. Agenda Review - The only listed agenda item was the review of the regular 6:00 PM Council Meeting agenda. - No additional discussion, public comment, or action items are documented in the provided materials. Key Outcomes - No votes, formal decisions, or directives are recorded because no minutes or transcript were available; the agenda itself contains no action items.

This special meeting of the Beloit City Council was convened on May 4, 2026, at 5:15 PM. The sole agenda item was an interview with candidate Regenia Stevens for the Police and Fire Commission. No minutes or transcript are available from this meeting; therefore, further details regarding the interview process, discussion, or any subsequent decisions are not documented.

This event was not a business meeting. Members of the Beloit City Council gathered at 136 W. Grand Ave., Suite 208 for a photo session beginning at 4:30 PM. A quorum may have been present, but no official business occurred. No public comments, discussion items, or votes were held.

The City of Beloit hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of State Street and East Grand Avenue to mark the re-opening of East Grand Avenue. City Council members were invited to attend. A quorum of councilors could be present, but no official business was scheduled or conducted at the event. Event Details - The public notice and agenda announced the ribbon cutting for 11:00 a.m. on May 1, 2026, at the corner of State Street and East Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI. - The event was ceremonial; the agenda explicitly stated that no official business would occur, even if a quorum of councilors was present. Key Outcomes - No votes, decisions, or official actions were listed or expected. - The event served to publicly mark the re-opening of East Grand Avenue. Note: No meeting minutes or transcript were provided; this summary is based solely on the agenda/public notice.