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.
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.
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 were accepted, with submissions allowed via email until noon on the day of the meeting. No record of comments received is available.
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.
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.
Nominations for various city board, committee, and commission seats were presented for council confirmation. Individual nominees were not listed in the available materials.
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.
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.
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.