The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on February 13, 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.  

The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion:
o	Council member Lucas recommended the City Council use liquor store reserves to fund a 
City-wide cleanup in 2012.  Action on this recommendation was postponed until the first 
Council meeting in March, 2012.
o	Council member Kallemeyn announced that, if enough volunteers step forward, there 
could possibly still be time to plan for an Interlaken Heritage Days event in 2012.
o	Mayor Quiring congratulated the Blizzard Snowmobile Club and all the volunteers who 
helped to make the Minnesota USA Winter Rendezvous event a huge success.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation proclaiming Saturday, February 18, 2012, as “Hunger 
Awareness Day” in the City of Fairmont.

The Fairmont Planning Commission is recommending adoption of Ordinance No. 2012-02.  This 
proposed ordinance would amend City Code Section 26-6. Non-conforming buildings, structures 
and uses.  This code amendment will bring the City Code into compliance with State law.  A 
motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to 
call for a public hearing for this proposed ordinance to be held on February 27, 2012.

The Red Rock Center for the Arts, at 222 East Blue Earth Avenue, has applied for a one to four 
day temporary on sale liquor license which would allow them to serve wine at a fundraising event 
on April 20 and 21, 2012.  A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by 
Council member Rahm and carried to approve this temporary license for the Red Rock Center for 
the Arts.

Public Works Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers introduced the 2012 Improvement Program.  
Council member Clerc introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2012-04 
ordering preparation of the report on the 2012 improvements.  Council member Rahm seconded 
the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Lucas, Rahm, Clerc, Gorath, and 
Kallemeyn 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.

Public Works Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers presented a summary of the 2012 
Improvement Program to each Council member and staff.  The report included the following 
projects:  Reconstruction of the Lair Road Bridge, Gomsrud Park to Shoreacres Drive; the 
overlay of Woodland Avenue, from Lake Park Boulevard to Fairlakes Avenue; and seal coating 
of various streets throughout the City.  The estimated total cost of these projects is $2,880,200.  
Following this summary, Council member Rahm introduced and moved for the adoption of 
Resolution No. 2012-05 to receive this report on the 2012 Improvement Program and call for the 
public hearing to be held on March 12, 2012, at 5:30 p.m.  Council member Lucas seconded the 
motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Rahm, Clerc, Gorath, Kallemeyn and 
Lucas 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.

At the January 23, 2012 City Council meeting, City Administrator Jim Zarling presented his 
recommendation for a transition of duties upon his retirement.  He recommended the Council 
make an offer of employment to Assistant City Administrator Mike Humpal as City 
Administrator with combined duties of Community and Economic Development.  Following 
discussion, the Council voted to table action on the motion to make an offer of employment to 
Mike Humpal until the meeting on February 13th.  Their motion included a recommendation that 
Mr. Humpal prepare a presentation to the Council and the community describing the direction he 
would take if appointed City Administrator.  Following Mr. Humpal’s presentation/interview and 
questions from Council members Kallemeyn and Clerc and Mayor Quiring, Council members 
discussed Mr. Humpal’s proposed appointment.  Council member Lucas, Gorath and Rahm 
recommended the City perform a job search giving the City the opportunity to interview outside 
candidates to reinforce that Mr. Humpal was the right choice.  Council members Kallemeyn and 
Clerc and Mayor Quiring reconfirmed they felt Mr. Humpal was the best candidate for the 
position.  During this discussion, the Council also heard comments from Amy Paradis of 204 
Sisseton Drive.  The discussion ended with the Council taking action on the motion.  A motion 
was made by Council member Kallemeyn and seconded by Council member Clerc in favor of 
making an offer of employment to Mike Humpal as the Fairmont City Administrator with 
combined duties of Community and Economic Development and authorize the City 
Administrator to negotiate an employment agreement with Mike Humpal for approval by the 
City Council.  Council members Lucas and Rahm voted against the motion.  Council member 
Gorath abstained from voting.  This resulted in a tie vote allowing Mayor Quiring to cast the 
deciding vote in favor of making an offer of employment to Mike Humpal.  

The City of Fairmont has been awarded a grant through the Statewide Health Improvement 
Program for community active transportation.  The goal of this program is to improve public 
health and encourage people to be more active.  A motion was made by Council member Rahm, 
seconded by Council member Lucas and carried to approve Public Works Director/City Engineer 
Troy Nemmers sign this grant agreement on behalf of the City.

A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried 
to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m.

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						Mayor

ATTEST:  

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City Clerk