Minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on March 8, 2010, in the City Hall 
Council Chambers.

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

It was moved by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and 
carried to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2010 City Council meeting as 
presented.

The following comments were received by the City Council during Open Discussion:
o	Jean Potter of 1309 East Webster Street requested information concerning plans for 
future development in the area of the existing VFW building.  City Administrator 
reported the City has not been informed of any future plans for new development in 
that area.
o	City Administrator Zarling encouraged citizens to take the time to fill out the 2010 
census forms which will be mailed out very soon.
o	City Administrator Zarling commented on the latest proposal from Governor 
Palenty’s office to reduce our local government aid another $580,000 in 2010.  Mr. 
Zarling recommended postponing discussion on possible budget adjustments until 
the end of the legislative session.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation declaring the week of March 15 through 20, 2010 as 
“Daffodil Week” in the City of Fairmont.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation declaring the week of March 7 through 13, 2010 as 
“Girl Scouts Week” in the City of Fairmont.

Mayor Quiring opened a public hearing to receive public input concerning the 2010 
Improvement Program.  Public Works Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers provided the 
Council with information on the four areas of the Improvement Program:  streets that will 
be reconstructed ($75.00 per assessable foot);  streets that will be resurfaced ($50.00 per 
assessable foot); streets that will have an overlay ($30.00 per assessable foot), and streets 
that will have a seal coat application ($2.00 per assessable foot).  Total estimated cost of 
the improvement program is $2,443, 452.  The Reconstruction of Johnson Street, Prairie 
Avenue East to T.H. #15 South, including a new intersection at Johnson Street and T.H. 
#15 South, was presented.  Mr. Lowell  Flohrs of 934 Redwood Drive sited several reasons 
he was against the proposal to construction a round-a-bout at this intersection at a cost to 
the City of $600,000.  Mr. Steve Pribyl, Chief Administrative Officer at the Fairmont 
Medical Center, responded in favor of the proposed round-a-bout stating he felt it was the  
option that would provide the safest intersection..  Kathryn Billett commented in favor of 
the round-a-bout stating in her opinion, Fairmont citizens would easily adapt to this 
method of traffic flow.  The Resurfacing of East Belle Vue Road from Stade Lane to 
Prairie Avenue; Becky Lane, from Lynn Street to dead end; and Second Street, from Lake 
Avenue to Main Street was presented.  No one was present to be heard.  The Overlay of 
Main Street; First Street to Second Street; Sylvan Drive from Cottage Street to Interlaken 
Road was presented.  No one was present to be heard.  The application of Seal Coat to the 
following streets was presented:   Adams Avenue from Orient Street to Highland Avenue;  
Albion Avenue from Cedar Street to Day Street; Anna Street from Park Street to Prairie 
Avenue; Day Street from Albion Avenue to 100 feet East of Redwood Drive; Hampton 
Street from Blue Earth Avenue to First Street; Hampton Street from Third Street to 
Fourth Street; Lair Road from County Road 39 East to inplace bituminous paving; Tilden 
Street from Hampton Street to Highland Avenue; Twelfth Street from Main Street to 
North Avenue; Willow Street from Hampton Street East 140 feet; Willow Street from 
Albion Avenue to Hampton Street; and Winnebago Avenue from North North Avenue to 
T.H. #15 North.  No one was present to be heard.  A motion was made by Council member 
Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to close the public hearing.  
Council discussion followed in regard to the feasibility of the round-a-bout being proposed 
at the intersection of T.H. #15 South and Johnson Street.  Total cost of the round-a-bout 
would be $120,000 with matching funds available from the State in the amount of 
$600,000.  City Charter requires four/fifths majority of Council members be present to 
vote on an improvement program.  Because three of the five voting Council members were 
absent, a final vote on Resolution No. 2010-06 was postponed until March 22, 2010.  

An application for a parade permit was presented to the City Council from the United 
Methodist Church.  They are planning to conduct a “Way of the Cross Prayer Walk” on 
Good Friday, April 2, 2010.  A motion was made by Council member Gorath, seconded by 
Council member Kallemeyn and carried to approve this parade permit.

Plans and specifications have been prepared for the first section of the 2010 Airport 
Improvement Project.  The first section includes the reconstruction of Runway 2-20 and 
replacement of all associated lighting.  Council member Gorath introduced and moved for 
the adoption of Resolution No. 2010-07 approving the plans and specifications and 
ordering the advertisement for bids for the reconstruction of Runway 2-20 and replacement 
of all associated lighting.  Council member Kallemeyn seconded the motion for its 
adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Gorath and Kallemeyn voted aye.  No one voted 
nay.  Mayor Quiring declared said resolution to have received the affirmative vote of the 
Council and he then declared the same to be passed, approved and adopted.

A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Gorath 
and carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m.  


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						Mayor

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City Clerk