Minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on March 9, 2009, in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Randy Quiring called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members Anderson, Clerc, Gorath and Lucas were present. Council member Kallemeyn was present until 6:15 p.m. Also in attendance: City Administrator Zarling, Assistant City Administrator Humpal, Finance Director Hoye, Public Works Director/City Engineer Nemmers, City Attorney Bloomquist, Police Chief Brolsma, and City Clerk Olson. It was moved by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to approve the minutes of the February 23, 2009, City Council meeting as presented. Mayor Quiring read a proclamation declaring the week of March 9 through March 14, 2009, as “Daffodil Week” in the City of Fairmont. Mayor Quiring read a proclamation declaring the week of March 8 through March 14, 2009 as “Girl Scouts Week” in the City of Fairmont. The following comment(s) were received by the Council during Open Discussion: o Presentation by representatives of Stepping Stones Child Care and Learning Center currently located at 1200 No. Park Street concerning a proposed rezoning request for property located at 1100 Indus Street. o Jim Hardt of 927 No. Prairie Avenue addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed construction of a new liquor store. Harsco Track Technologies, formally Fairmont Railway Motors, will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2009. Mr. Don Milbrandt and other committee members were present to bring the Council and the community up-to-date on their plans for this 100th anniversary celebration. This celebration will be held on June 12, 13, and 14th , 2009, as part of our annual Summer Fun Festival. Since 1993, the City of Fairmont and the Southern Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) have operated our Power Plant jointly under a Capacity Purchase Agreement for the generation of power by our diesel turbines for SMMPA. An amended Capacity Purchase Agreement was presented to the City Council limiting the generation of power using diesel units 6 and 7 only. Approval of this agreement was recommended by the Fairmont Public Utilities Commission. Council member Clerc introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2009-12 approving an amended and restated Capacity Purchase Agreement between SMMPA and the City of Fairmont. Council member Lucas seconded the motion for its adoption. On roll call: Council members Clerc, Gorath, Lucas and Anderson all 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 have been duly passed, approved, and adopted. The March of Dimes organization has applied for their annual permit to conduct their WalkAmerica on May 9, 2009. A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Lucas and carried to approve this permit. Mr. James Minscer of 62 E Ken Rue Lane has made application for a taxi license to operate a single vehicle taxi business in the City of Fairmont. A motion was made by Council member Anderson, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to approve this taxi license effective through December 31, 2009. A motion was made by Council member Anderson, seconded by Council member Lucas and carried to approve the list of Interfund Transfers for 2008 as follows: General Fund to Aquatic Park - $153,000.00; General Fund to 2008 Improvement Projects - $105,852.73; TIF #2 to Five Lakes Centre TIF - $14,500.00; TIF #1 to Five Lakes Centre TIF - $6,800.00; Special Assessments to Improvement Debt Service - $20,000.00; TIF #4 to Five Lakes Centre TIF - $8,700.00; TIF #8 to Five Lakes Centre TIF - $28,300.00; TIF #3 to Five Lakes Centre TIF - $30,000.00; TIF #9 to Five Lakes Centre TIF - $11,500.00; TIF #14 to Five Lakes Centre TIF - $11,600.00; 2008 Improvement Bonds to 1998 Improvement Debt Service - $1,039,613.30; MSA to 2007 Improvement Projects - $2,169,565.80; MSA to 2006 Improvement Projects - $199,799.57; 2003 Improvement Projects to 2006 Improvement Projects - $645.10; 2005 Improvement Projects to 2006 Improvement Projects - $20,649.95; 2005 Improvement Projects to 2006 Improvement Projects - $4,089.68; Liquor Store to SMEC - $65,000.00. A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Anderson and carried to approve the December 31, 2008 General Fund Designated Fund Balances as follows: Reserves: Library Operations - $17,724.92; Community Center Study - $3,035.69; Animal Shelter - $5,000.00; LaFrance Restoration - $4,172.50; and Designations: Police Equipment - $17,790.00; Police Social Services - $10,000.00; Police – Drug Enforcement - $25,616.00; Fire Truck Replacement - $100,000.00; Building Inspection - $11,143.00; Engineering Equipment - $47,398.00; Park Equipment - $55,835.00; Cash Flow - $3,000,000.00; Housing Demolition - $64,457.00; Street Land and Building $36,237.00; Park Land and Building - $198,659.00; General Government Land & Building - $109,357.00; Street – Capital Outlay - $70,510.00; Finance Department Equipment - $67,700.00; Planning and Zoning Equipment - $20,000.00; Recreation Facility - $500,000.00; Fairmont Area Youth Council - $9,382.09. A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. ___________________________________ ATTEST: Mayor ___________________________________ City Clerk