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Consent agenda: After one item (6f) was removed for separate consideration, the council approved the remaining consent items by a single voice vote. The consent agenda consisted of items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6g, 6h and 6i.

Zoning map amendments (second readings and approval):
- Ordinance 3885: Amending the zoning district map for property at 2016 Bradley Street. Motion to approve was moved and seconded; council approved the second reading by voice vote.
- Ordinance 3886: Amending the zoning district map for property at 2111 East Ridge Road. Motion to approve was moved and seconded by Councilor Blakely and seconded by Councilor Dentsch; council approved the second reading by voice vote.
- Ordinance 3887: Amending the zoning district map for property at 511 Public Avenue. Motion to approve was moved and seconded; council approved the second reading by voice vote.

Other ordinance actions: The council held a first reading and voted to lay over Ordinance 3882, which would amend regular meeting time ranges for the Park, Recreation and Conservation Advisory Commission (PRCAC), at the sponsor's request. The council also held a first reading and laid over Ordinance 3890, which would amend the code related to second-meter installation charges to align the ordinance with the utility fee tariff; staff said the change would make the ordinance consistent with the fee schedule and public service commission filings.

Motion and votes: All approvals recorded in the transcript were decided by voice vote; no roll-call tallies appear in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Beloit City Council Meeting - Sep 2nd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a multi-item consent agenda (with 6f removed for separate consideration) and passed three zoning-map amendments (Ordinances 3885, 3886 and 3887) on second reading. Two ordinance items (PRCAC meeting time and second-meter charges) were laid over for further consideration.","taxTitle","Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin","taxId",52805,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477530,"Beloit city manager highlights rise in code-enforcement activity, staff outlines tools and programs",1189,1894000,3083000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711647-98d646acce8da5b136190546d3fdf1a4&start=1894&end=3083","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711647-98d646acce8da5b136190546d3fdf1a4/thumbnail_1894000.jpg","/articles/6477530/Beloit/Rock-County/Wisconsin/Beloit-city-manager-highlights-rise-in-code-enforcement-activity-staff-outlines-tools-and-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477530-712aebba8133e637795494f3c50dab21/orig.mp4?Expires=1770952820&Signature=aeWa-AWljHHjodSg~qpruFw0p9g~zpPoBT2JN2zSmQ4vaKqBYj-F6HeNJ6ita2tm6JKd8J2nAbjn4IeqW1mLgZwld6m3AZwxwguJTw~bYRg3dL2bEEvLBgnIHUnCWfWGwbjTbaPux3VFe0-gpPBomAU0wU6EzV7N9RUbB1ZNg1tDWFxCkg~-99k8T9AiCVRwzs3PsHF-8m3KATQq1m7BDlf1Sp32rkrBNHXDkoU8ALtaPzmIJpYbFeBK9qNW3KCxFEVLfrr99c0SRmdmXfF1-gbjCmqwzdSzxditREml18ZvIfLUALW~FNf2gGoWMaTs7kB0inKZB0Py1ZX9ohhIHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Jerry and code enforcement staff updated the Beloit City Council on current enforcement activity and planned changes intended to move the department from a reactive to a more proactive posture.

Jerry told the council that code enforcement has increased field activity compared with the same two-week period last year, citing roughly 150 more inspections and notable increases in violations and citations. He said staff are exploring a public-facing software tool to allow residents to see whether properties have active violations, which staff expect will reduce phone inquiries and improve transparency.

Terry, a code-enforcement inspector, described the enforcement process: inspectors first issue a notice of violation with a cure period; if an owner fails to act, the inspector can issue citations, and in limited cases the city will hire contractors to resolve public-nuisance issues (for example, mowing or snow removal) and charge the property owner. Terry said special charges for city work are assessed to the property and can be placed on taxes if unpaid. For citations, Terry provided the stepped penalty amounts recorded in the meeting: $187 for a first citation, $313 for a second, roughly $487 for a third, with later citations increasing to about $691.

Terry and staff described programs to help property owners bring properties into compliance, including a housing rehab loan program and a roof grant program funded with TIF and other sources. Terry said the roof program has closed on about 30 roofs and that staff are creating a targeted exterior-improvement program using CDBG funds to address smaller, prioritized exterior repairs.

Councilors pressed staff on several persistent enforcement challenges: properties where owners repeatedly pay fines without fixing violations, the limits on the city’s authority for interior inspections or taking private property, and the historic shift from a formerly proactive enforcement approach to a more reactive posture as staffing and funding changed. City staff said they plan to prioritize proactive enforcement in 2026 and 2027, improve coordination with the police department on jurisdictional questions and seek ways to increase compliance while using grants and loans to help owners who lack resources.

No formal council action was taken; the item was a staff presentation.","City Manager Jerry and code enforcement staff reported increased inspections, additional citations and expanded outreach plans. Staff described citation amounts, collection options and programs such as housing rehab loans and a roof grant program to help property owners comply.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477534,"Beloit approves five-year landfill disposal agreement with Janesville, rates to rise through 2030",323,1085000,1408000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711647-98d646acce8da5b136190546d3fdf1a4&start=1085&end=1408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711647-98d646acce8da5b136190546d3fdf1a4/thumbnail_1085000.jpg","/articles/6477534/Beloit/Rock-County/Wisconsin/Beloit-approves-five-year-landfill-disposal-agreement-with-Janesville-rates-to-rise-through-2030","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477534-f47af4702f37df3f5e3b129d7147a5ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770952820&Signature=ZFfwRRsujt54rXcdaucvrgCxyEoraOVbqMOeTxq9pUq2-xOkGYy-G8w4B1S8rYEyor0fHGNZ2Q~XcydDm0gifprfkm1Rk3XZuBzd3m4eL1GIZ4YY-UzxiDJNrQsDMGlWrs2-46e-nCJOYHr3TpcK186EiV693yNq1xk5UZL~pctxkSgnOV~ea~U5-v94tN4VmME4-myCGl-PjF15aD6PaGVQVlwTm3ixU-bDMga3P448oNbEWpkCOARpRFbY1DpLmnqLJq-7kXWrqra5XIU~72EzjxNInKvOCUm9rBZr2p7nvy7yajmh5hHEgnAXVb1LzTFe9IObY48Vz-X6U-khGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beloit City Council on a voice vote approved Resolution 2025-117 to enter a five-year landfill disposal agreement with the City of Janesville, starting Oct. 1 and running through Dec. 31, 2030, with an option to renew for an additional five years.

City staff told the council the contract resets Beloit’s negotiated tipping rate to better align with Janesville’s other municipal customers after Beloit had been paying a substantially below-market rate. City staff said the contract sets the tipping fee at $19.50 per ton for the remainder of the current year, then increases to $23.50 per ton in 2026, $25.50 in 2027, $27.50 in 2028, $29.50 in 2029 and $31.50 in 2030. In addition to the tipping fee, the city pays a Department of Natural Resources fee of $13 per ton. Staff said those rates remain below alternative options such as private disposal (roughly $72–$78 per ton) after accounting for travel times and other costs.

The updated agreement also formalizes a Janesville practice limiting Beloit to two loads of biosolids per week at the landfill; those special-waste loads would be charged at Janesville’s gate rate rather than the negotiated municipal rate. City staff said the current gate rate at Janesville is $42 per ton. The contract also adjusts hours of operation to match Janesville’s schedule.

City staff told the council they will include a proposed $2 monthly increase in Beloit’s solid-waste fee in the operating budget to offset the higher disposal costs and to support a related capital-improvement request.

Councilors asked whether cities could operate their own landfill. A city staff member answered that building and operating a landfill carries heavy regulatory burdens, long-term liability and very high costs, making it impractical for Beloit. A councilor also noted that, despite the step increases, the Janesville contract still represented a lower-cost option than private alternatives.

Motion and vote: the council’s motion to approve the resolution was moved and seconded and passed on a voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.","The City Council approved Resolution 2025-117 to renew a landfill disposal contract with Janesville for an initial five-year term (Oct. 1–Dec. 31, 2030) with an option to extend five more years. Tipping fees increase annually, a cap on biosolids hauls was added, and the city plans a $2 monthly solid-waste fee increase to cover the cost.","actionData","errors"]

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