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Record of Proceedings

Beloit City Council Regular Meeting – July 20, 2026

Meeting Portal — Monday, July 20, 2026

BodyBeloit, Wisconsin

SessionMeeting Portal

DateMonday, July 20, 2026

StatusFILED

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Speaker 1

0:08

We'll call our meeting order.

0:09

Can we please have a quorum?

0:12

Confirmation.

Unassigned speaker

0:13

Mr.

Speaker 1

0:14

Vall Counselor is present.

0:15

All right.

0:15

So please rise until I meet for the political agents.

Speaker 2

0:42

Item three, special orders of the day and announcements.

0:45

Item 3A is proclamation 2026-1-8 recognizing national night out.

Speaker 3

0:56

Whereas National Night Out is an annual community building event that promotes strong partnerships among law enforcement, local organizations, and residents to foster safer and more connected neighborhoods.

1:08

And whereas on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, the City of Beloit will celebrate national night out with community splash party kickoff at Burning Park, followed by neighborhood block parties throughout the city, providing residents with opportunities to build relationships and engage with public safety personnel, and whereas national night out supports crime connection efforts and recognizes that public safety is a shared responsibility, achieved suits trust, communication, and collaboration.

1:36

And whereas the City of Bloyd commends the Beloite Police Department, neighborhood leaders, volunteers, community organizations, and residents whose dedication and participation continue to make the way to welcoming and safe place to live work and grave family.

1:51

Now, therefore, be a proclaimed

Unassigned speaker

1:53

that

Speaker 3

1:53

the city council, the city of Beloit does hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, as national night out in the city of Beloit and encourages all residents to participate in celebrations, meet their neighbors, and join together in promoting a safer, stronger, and more connected.

2:09

Presented this Wednesday of July 2026.

Speaker 4

2:29

It's not a standard birthday, but just shows that the kind of depreciation is that to build a community relations

Unassigned speaker

2:39

with

Speaker 4

2:40

first responders on one dedicated day every

Unassigned speaker

2:43

year.

Speaker 4

2:44

We do appreciate that we will celebrate the bird

Unassigned speaker

2:47

park

Speaker 4

2:48

with a splash party.

2:51

So we're hoping for continued warm uh weather.

2:55

That will be in the DTEC.

2:56

So if anyone's interested in uh coming and trying to talk to me, the fire department has offered to bring um that ice uh but room temperature water won't suffer.

3:10

Uh uh, but in all seriousness,

Unassigned speaker

3:12

uh

Speaker 4

3:12

appreciate all the support.

3:14

And if anyone wants to participate,

Unassigned speaker

3:16

uh

Speaker 4

3:16

we do have a uh forum online at the uh city website police uh police department to make submissions.

3:24

Any questions?

3:25

Where's the take again?

3:27

At Burning Park, Burning Park.

3:29

Uh the one Matt and Beloit.

Unassigned speaker

3:35

No, don't don't

Speaker 4

3:35

bring your shoulder.

Unassigned speaker

3:37

All right,

Speaker 4

3:37

thank you.

3:39

Uh oh, it's uh four to five o'clock, four p.m.

3:42

to five p.m.

Unassigned speaker

3:43

No.

Speaker 4

3:44

All right, thank you so

Speaker 1

3:45

much.

3:46

Thank you.

3:48

Okay, for the next item.

3:50

I'm gonna recuse myself.

3:51

This is

Unassigned speaker

3:51

for

Speaker 1

3:52

public hearings 4A and 4B.

3:55

So Council Down is going to take over.

Speaker 2

4:00

Item 4 is public hearings for A, consideration of resolution 2026-097, authorizing a planned unit development, master land use plan for a portion of the property located at 625 3rd Street.

Speaker 5

4:17

Director Julie Christensen will provide an overview for both items 4A and 4B.

Unassigned speaker

4:22

Um

Speaker 6

4:23

Angus Young and Associates on behalf of Hendrix Commercial Properties LLC has submitted this application for a PUD master land use plan for a portion of 625 3rd Street.

4:33

They've also submitted an application to rezone this part of the property from M2 General Manufacturing to PUD Plan June and Development District.

Unassigned speaker

4:41

The

Speaker 6

4:41

applicants proposing the relocation expansion of career tech to the existing building on the subject property into the space formally uses a golf lab, along with additional uses.

4:51

Current tech provides career training and college preparation to local students.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Emergency Management█████████████13%

Public Safety███████████11%

Engineering And Infrastructure███████████11%

Economic Development████████8%

Cannabis Regulation████████8%

Public Engagement██████6%

Transportation Safety█████5%

Community Engagement████4%

Summary of Proceedings

Beloit City Council Regular Meeting – July 20, 2026

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.

Meeting Transcript

We'll call our meeting order. Can we please have a quorum? Confirmation. Mr. Vall Counselor is present. All right. So please rise until I meet for the political agents. Item three, special orders of the day and announcements. Item 3A is proclamation 2026-1-8 recognizing national night out. Whereas National Night Out is an annual community building event that promotes strong partnerships among law enforcement, local organizations, and residents to foster safer and more connected neighborhoods. And whereas on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, the City of Beloit will celebrate national night out with community splash party kickoff at Burning Park, followed by neighborhood block parties throughout the city, providing residents with opportunities to build relationships and engage with public safety personnel, and whereas national night out supports crime connection efforts and recognizes that public safety is a shared responsibility, achieved suits trust, communication, and collaboration. And whereas the City of Bloyd commends the Beloite Police Department, neighborhood leaders, volunteers, community organizations, and residents whose dedication and participation continue to make the way to welcoming and safe place to live work and grave family. Now, therefore, be a proclaimed that the city council, the city of Beloit does hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, as national night out in the city of Beloit and encourages all residents to participate in celebrations, meet their neighbors, and join together in promoting a safer, stronger, and more connected. Presented this Wednesday of July 2026. It's not a standard birthday, but just shows that the kind of depreciation is that to build a community relations with first responders on one dedicated day every year. We do appreciate that we will celebrate the bird park with a splash party. So we're hoping for continued warm uh weather. That will be in the DTEC. So if anyone's interested in uh coming and trying to talk to me, the fire department has offered to bring um that ice uh but room temperature water won't suffer. Uh uh, but in all seriousness, uh appreciate all the support. And if anyone wants to participate, uh we do have a uh forum online at the uh city website police uh police department to make submissions. Any questions? Where's the take again? At Burning Park, Burning Park. Uh the one Matt and Beloit. No, don't don't bring your shoulder. All right, thank you. Uh oh, it's uh four to five o'clock, four p.m. to five p.m. No. All right, thank you so much. Thank you. Okay, for the next item. I'm gonna recuse myself. This is for

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