Minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on February 14, 2011, in the City Council 
Chambers.

Mayor Randy 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; City Finance Director Paul Hoye; Police Chief Greg 
Brolsma; and City Clerk Susan Olson.

It was moved by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to 
approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on January 24, 2011.

The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion:
o	Councilor Kallemeyn introduced discussion about the possibility of the City building a  
community center if Governor Mark Dayton’s proposed $1 billion bonding bill passes 
which would provide financial support for this project.  No Council action was taken at 
this time.  Further discussion on this issue will take place at a Council goal setting session 
in the future.
o	Councilor Gorath recognized City crews for the outstanding job they have done removing 
snow this winter season .

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation declaring Saturday, February 19, 2011, as “Hunger 
Awareness Days” in the City of Fairmont.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation declaring the week of February 21 through 25, 2011, as 
“School Board Recognition Week” in the City of Fairmont.  

Mayor Quiring recognized Finance Director Paul Hoye for receiving the Certificate of 
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the report submitted for fiscal year that 
ended December 31, 2009.  This is the City’s 19th consecutive year receiving this award.

The Fairmont Planning Commission is recommending adoption of Ordinance No. 2011-05.  This 
proposed ordinance would amend City Code Section 16-161. I-2 Heavy Industrial District by 
adding an item under “yard requirements” that would address setbacks for power plants owned 
by a municipal corporation or political subdivision.  A motion was made by Council member 
Clerc, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to call for the public hearing for this 
proposed ordinance to be held on February 28, 2011.  

The Martin County Historical Society is planning an event to be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011.  
They are requesting exclusive use of the SMEC parking lot and also authority to close off a 
portion of Elm Street for the event.  A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by 
Council member Gorath and carried to approve both requests.

The Interlaken Heritage Days committee has applied for a one day temporary on sale liquor 
license so they may serve wine at a fundraising event to be held at the Red Rock Center for the 
Arts on Thursday, March 3, 2011.  A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, 
seconded by Council member Lucas and carried to approve this application.

Verdine Craig-Wright has submitted an application for a taxi license.  A motion was made by 
Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to approve this taxi 
license application.  

Public Works Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers introduced the 2011 Improvement Program.  
Council member Kallemeyn introduced and moved for the adoption of  Resolution No. 2011-04 
ordering preparation of the report on the 2011 improvements.  Council member Rahm seconded 
the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Lucas, Rahm, Clerc, Gorath, and 
Kallemeyn 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.

Public Works Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers presented a summary of the 2011 
Improvement Program to each Council member and staff.  The report included the following 
projects:  reconstruction of Albion Avenue, from Northwest Belle Vue Road to Lair Road; 
resurfacing of Cedar Park Road, from Arthur Street to Cedar Park parking lot; Cedar Creek 
Court, from Lake Aires Road to West Amber Lake Drive; Stella Street, from De-Lu Street to 
Government Street; Ward Street, from Prairie Avenue to Hampton Street; North Avenue, from 
Margaret Street to Bridge #46575; and seal coating of various streets throughout the City.  The 
estimated total cost of  these projects is $2,976,876.00.  Following this summary, Council 
member Rahm introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-05 to receive this 
report on the 2011 Improvement Program and call for the public hearing to be held on March 14, 
2011, at 5:30 p.m.  Council member Gorath 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.

As part of the 2011 construction season, the City is proposing a portion of the apron near the 
fueling station at the Fairmont Municipal Airport be replaced.  City staff has recommended a 
Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. in the amount of $26,700 to design 
this improvement and submit the application for funding to the Federal Aviation Administration.  
A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and 
carried to approve the execution of this agreement with Bolton & Menk.  

A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Clerc and 
carried to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m.


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ATTEST:					Mayor


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City Clerk