The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on January 23, 2012, at the City Hall 
Council Chambers.

Mayor Randy J. Quiring called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Council members Clerc, Gorath, 
Kallemeyn, Lucas and Rahm were present.  Also in attendance:  City Administrator Jim Zarling; 
Assistant City Administrator Mike Humpal; City Attorney Elizabeth Bloomquist; Public Works 
Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers; Finance Director Paul Hoye; Police Chief Greg Brolsma; 
and City Clerk Susan Olson.

It was moved by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to 
approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 9, 2012.

There were no comments received by the Council during Open Discussion.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation proclaiming the week of February 7-14, 2012, as “Congenital 
Heart Defect Awareness Week” in the City of Fairmont.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation proclaiming February 9-12, 2012, as “Snowmobilers Awareness 
Days” in the City of Fairmont.

An ordinance amending the existing ordinance relating to softened water service rates was 
presented to the City Council on January 9, 2012.  A public hearing was scheduled to be held on 
Monday, January 23, 2012.  Mayor Quiring opened the public hearing to allow all interested 
persons an opportunity to speak to the proposed ordinance.  No one was present to be heard.  A 
motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried 
to close the public hearing.  Council member Lucas introduced and moved for the adoption of 
Ordinance No. 2012-01 amending Ordinance No. 2011-02 of the City of Fairmont relating to the 
softened water service rates and approving a 10% water rate increase.  Council member Gorath 
seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Clerc, Gorath, Kallemeyn, 
Lucas and Rahm all voted aye.  No one voted nay.  Mayor Quiring declared said ordinance to have 
received the affirmative vote of the entire Council and he then declared the same to be passed, 
approved and adopted.

On January 17, 2012, the Fairmont Planning Commission held a public hearing on the preliminary 
and final plat of Solomon Second Subdivision and recommended approval of the subdivision to the 
City Council.  A motion was made by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Clerc 
and carried to approve the final plat of Solomon Second Subdivision.

The March of Dimes organization has submitted an application for a permit for their annual walk to 
be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 around Lake Sisseton.  A motion was made by Council member 
Rahm, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to approve this permit.

Mr. Loren Shriver of 415 East 11th Street has purchased an abutting property located at 401 East 
11th Street.  Located on this property is a blighted house that should be torn down.  A motion was 
made by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to authorize the 
expenditure of up to $4,875.00 in demolition costs to assist Mr. Shriver in removing the house on 
the property at 401 East 11th Street.

The City’s Financial Advisor, Bill Fahey of Northland Securities, attended the meeting to inform the 
Council that, because interest rates have dropped so significantly, the City will be able to issue 
cross over refunding of three outstanding bond issues.  The debt service savings to the City could 
be over $350,000.  A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member 
Rahm and carried to approve the Financial Advisory Service Agreement with Northland Securities 
allowing Mr. Fahey to begin this competitive negotiated sale.  Following this motion, Council 
member Clerc introduced Resolution No. 2012-03 providing for the competitive negotiated sale of 
$5,780,000 General Obligation Crossover Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A.  Council member 
Kallemeyn seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Kallemeyn, 
Lucas, Rahm, Clerc and Gorath all voted aye.  No one voted nay.  Mayor Quiring declared said 
resolution to have received the affirmative vote of the entire Council and he then declared the same 
to be passed, approved and adopted.

Annually, the Mayor appoints Fairmont citizens to serve a term of three years of service on a board 
or commission.  The following list was presented by the Mayor to the City Council for approval:  
Police Civil Service Commission  - reappointment of Jeff Ehlert; Public Utilities Commission – 
reappointment of Bill Supalla; Board of Zoning Appeals – reappointment of Bob Wallace and 
appointment of Mike Riley; Park Board – reappointment of Madalyn McCaffrey and appointment 
of Steve Lebert; Safety Council – reappointment of Randy Rowan and Richard Schaefer; Airport 
Board – reappointment of Logan Kahler and Mike Schmid.  A motion was made by Council 
member Gorath, seconded by Council member Lucas and carried to approve these appointments 
and reappointments to the boards/commissions.

At the January 9, 2012 City Council meeting, Mayor Quiring recommended the Council consider 
selling a city-owned parcel known as “Nelson Park” which is located in the 900 block of Albion 
Avenue.  A motion was made by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Rahm and 
carried to approve offering this parcel (Co. Parcel #23-270-0320) for sale to the highest bidder in 
excess of $2,500.  

City Administrator Jim Zarling gave official notice of his plan to retire from his position effective 
May 30, 2012.  In addition, Mr. Zarling presented the City Council with his recommendation for a 
transition of duties upon his retirement.  In a memorandum addressed to the City Council, Mr. 
Zarling recommended the Council make an offer of employment to Assistant City Administrator 
Mike Humpal as the Fairmont City Administrator with combined duties of Community and 
Economic Development.  Council discussion followed concluding with a motion from Council 
member Gorath, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to table action on a motion to 
make an offer of employment to Mike Humpal until the next City Council meeting to be held on 
Monday, February 13, 2012.  The Council also recommended Mr. Humpal prepare a presentation 
to be made to the Council and the community describing the direction he will take if appointed City 
Administrator.

A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried 
to approve payment of the accounts payable for the month of January, 2012 in the amount of 
$631,020.33.  

A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to 
adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m.  

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ATTEST:					Mayor


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City Clerk