City Council Meeting - October 16, 2023

The Beloit City Council will hold their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on October 16th. The meeting will be held in the first floor Forum at Beloit City Hall, 100 State Street.

The meeting will be live-streamed on Charter channel 992 and on Beloit Access Television (BATV) YouTube channel.

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Public Hearing on Proposed 2024 City Budget

The City Council participated in a budget workshop earlier this week. A public hearing on the 2024 Operating, Library, and Capital Improvements Proposed Budgets is on the Council Agenda for the meeting on Monday, October 16th in the City Hall Forum. The public is welcome to attend.

The proposed 2024 City of Beloit budget is available on the City's website.

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Rock County Impaired Driving Enforcement Task Force

Law enforcement officers from nine Rock County agencies will be looking to prevent impaired driving this month. Rock County Impaired Driving Enforcement Task Force will deploy on the following days:

• October 14, 20 and 28

There will be zero tolerance for driving under the influence, open intoxicants, seatbelt violations and improper use of child safety restraints.

Pumpkin Walk - October 17

Take the family out for a "family friendly" Halloween stroll through Eagles Ridge Park, 3731 Golden Eagle Drive.

The Parks and Recreation Division will host a Pumpkin Walk event on Tuesday, October 17, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The event will feature LED-lit jack-o-lanterns and other lanterns throughout the approximately 1/3-mile path. Glow sticks, flash lights and Halloween costumes are welcomed.

The event is open to all, but parking is limited to on-street parking only. Please be courteous to the surrounding neighborhood.

Halloween Events in Beloit

Goblins and ghosts are among us! The City of Beloit is proud to present a wide variety of quality Halloween and fall-related events for the community's families and youth.

• Saturday, October 28, 10am-1pm - Halloween Parade and Party, downtown. Learn more.

• Sunday, October 29, 12-3pm - Hayride and Bonfire, Big Hill Park

• Sunday, October 29, 1-4pm - Heroes' Halloween Trunk or Treat, Riverside Park

• Tuesday, October 31, 5-7pm - Trick or Treat in Beloit

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FABL Warehouse Book Sale

Friends at Beloit Library (FABL) will host its huge used book sale October 19-21 in the Community Room at Beloit Public Library.

Sale Hours:

• Thursday, October 19, 2 - 6 p.m.
• Friday, October 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hardcover books will be $0.50 each. Paperback, media and all children's books will be $0.25 each. Saturday is "Bag Day," with each paper sack of books priced at only $1.00. Bags will be provided.

FABL accepts donations of books, movies, and media year-round. Items that are clean and in good condition can be donated at the front desk of the library; ask any staff for assistance.

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Indoor Pickleball

The indoor pickleball season is looming...register now to participate!

The cost is for the entire season, November 2 - March 28, not "per night." If you choose to play once per week, it's $35 for the entire season. If you choose to play two nights per week, it's $55 for the entire season.

Three nets will be set up, with varying levels of play, from beginner to advanced. Call 608-364-2890 to register.

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2024 Community Development Block Grant Feedback Requested

Review and provide public comment on the proposed 2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and proposed 2024 CDBG budget through October 30, 2023.

The Annual Plan and CDBG budget is available on the City's website here.

Members of the public may view the documents in the lobby on the 1st floor of City Hall, 100 State Street, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at the Beloit Public Library during normal business hours.

On October 16, 2023 a Public Hearing will be held during the City Council meeting to give the public an opportunity to provide feedback. The meeting will take place at Beloit City Hall, 100 State St., Beloit, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

On November 6, 2023, Beloit City Council shall consider all public input received and will vote on the proposed 2024 CDBG Budget and Annual Plan. The meeting is open to the public, and will take place at Beloit City Hall, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Any comments or questions should be directed to Megan McBride, Grants Administrator, at (608) 364-6738 or mcbridem@beloitwi.gov.

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Have an impact on your community!

We are looking for a few volunteers to serve on our City Boards, Committees, and Commissions. If you would like to volunteer, download the application on the city's website.

Current Vacancies:

• Alcohol Beverage License Control Committee
• Appointment Review Committee
• Board of Appeals
• Board of Review
• Business Improvement District (Downtown Beloit Association)
• Community Development Authority (Public Housing Resident)
• Landmarks Commission
• Park, Recreation & Conservation Advisory Commission (Youth)

Have questions? Contact communications@beloitwi.gov or call 608-364-6682.