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j OIIn PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELOIT CITY COUNCIL 100 State Street, Beloit, WI 53511 Monday, December 5, 2011 Presiding: Kevin D. Leavy Present: Sheila De Forest, Charles Haynes, David F. Luebke, Mark Spreitzer and James E. Van De Bogart Absent: Eric Newnham 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Forum at Beloit City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY /ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Vice President Van De Bogart presented a proclamation recognizing Gaston Elementary School for being named a National "Blue Ribbon School" to Superintendent Steve McNeal and former Principal Melody Wirgau. Principal Wirgau thanked the Council for the proclamation and support, and Superintendent McNeal said this award is deserved state -wide recognition for Gaston School, Ms. Wirgau, and Beloit. File 7148 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS — none 5. CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION — none 6. CONSENT AGENDA Councilor Haynes moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, which consists of items 6.a. through 6.d., and Councilor Luebke seconded. The motion carried that the Consent Agenda be accepted, approved, adopted, or referred and acted upon as required by state and local codes by a vote of 6 -0. a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2011 were approved. b. The resolution approving a Temporary Class "B " / "Class B" Retailer's License for a Visit Beloit event at 500 Public Avenue on December 9, 2011 was adopted. File 8497 c. The application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Limited Vehicle Service use in a C -2, Neighborhood Commercial District, for the property located at 2056 Liberty Avenue was referred to the Plan Commission. File 8520 d. The application for a Certified Survey Map for the properties located at 2357 and 2426 Field Crest Road was referred to the Plan Commission. File 8521 7. ORDINANCES — none 8. APPOINTMENTS — none 9. COUNCILOR ACTIVITIES AND UPCOMING EVENTS a. Councilor Luebke thanked the individuals from the Beloit Memorial High School Advanced Placement History class for attending the Council meeting to learn about local government. b. Councilor De Forest thanked the students for coming and said that it was great to attend the celebration of Gaston School's award at the High School. She said that she is pleased with the school district's efforts to celebrate their schools. c. Councilor Van De Bogart attended the Gaston celebration and said that it was an inspiring event. He reminded people to participate in the upcoming Holidazzle celebration and to be safe on the roads when the snow comes.