Beloit Report

April 30, 2026

Beloit City Council Meeting

6pm Monday, May 4, 2026| 100 State St.

Check out a few items from the City Council agenda:


• Employment contract with City Manager finalist Daniel Ortiz Hernandez
• Proclamations recognizing Public Works Week and National Travel and Tourism Week
• Public hearing on a Planned Unit Development at 2148 and 2158 Prairie Avenue
• Contracts for Park Avenue bike lane panting and completion of Discovery PLAYce space at Beloit Public Library

Council to Vote on City Manager Contract

The Beloit City Council has reached a tentative agreement with Daniel Ortiz Hernandez to become the next city manager; his start date is set for June 22, pending formal contract approval on May 4.

East Grand Avenue Reopens — Ribbon Cutting Friday

Join the City and Downtown Beloit Association at 11am Friday, May 1, for the East Grand Avenue ribbon cutting at State & East Grand — celebrate with cookies, live music, and the chance to see road re-opened before the farmers’ market returns Saturday.

Amazing turnout for the kickoff meeting about creating a possible Tax Incremental Financing District to improve the Madison Road corridor! With standing room only in the back, we had 55 people attend today’s conversation at Dita’s on the West Side.



Thank you everyone for your passion for the Beloit community. We will keep everyone updated as future conversations continue.

Downtown Farmers’ Market Returns Saturday

Fresh produce and local vendors are returning to Beloit Farmers' Market. The Outdoor Farmers’ Market is held 8am-1pm Saturdays, May–October, in Downtown Beloit.

Volunteers Wanted: Join the Board of Appeals

The City is seeking members for the Board of Appeals to review variance and administrative appeals; meetings are 7 pm on the second Tuesday monthly at City Hall, 100 State St.

Roof Replacement Help — Applications Still Open

The City of Beloit still has limited funds for its roof replacement program—providing up to $15,000 in forgivable loans for owner‑occupied, income‑eligible properties within city limits; applicants must be current on City utilities and taxes, funds are first‑come, first‑served through the TIF Housing Fund—apply at City Hall or the housing program office.

Learn more by contacting Todd Dever, neighborhood rehabilitation specialist, at (608) 364-6695 or emailing devert@beloitwi.gov.

Upcoming City Meetings

Monday, May 4, 2026
6pm City Council

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:30pm Plan Commission

Note: agendas may not be available yet for all meetings.

Job Openings

Bus Driver

Engineering Technician

Equipment Operator-Excavation

Forestry Intern

General Mechanic I or II

MPO Coordinator

Police Officer- Lateral Hire

Seasonal Camp/Playground Counselor

Seasonal Cashier

Seasonal Custodian - Parks

Seasonal Golf Course Attendant

Seasonal Golf Course Cashier

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance I or II

Seasonal Lifeguard

Seasonal Pool Maintenance

Seasonal Pool Manager

Seasonal Streetscape Coordinator

Wastewater Superintendent

The City of Beloit is an equal opportunity employer.