The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on April 25, 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; Finance Director Paul Hoye; and Police Chief Greg 
Brolsma.

It was moved by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to 
approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on April 11, 2011.

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

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation proclaiming May 3, 2011 as “National Teacher Day” in the 
City of Fairmont.

Jon Herzog from Martin County Ignite made a presentation to the Council and the community on 
the function of “Ignite” throughout the County.

A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried 
to approve the appointment of Jennifer Jepsen to serve on the Planning Commission.  She will 
serve out the remaining years Gary Hoehn’s term which will expire January 31, 2012.  She will 
then be eligible to serve two additional three year terms.  

A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Clerc and 
carried to approve the appointments of Brad Malmanger, Jim Frisch, Greg Mitchell, Tina Jette 
and Michael Tow to serve on the Building and Fire Codes Appeals Board.

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services has prepared the plans and specifications for 
the new water treatment plant and intends to begin advertising for bids on April 29, 2011.  
Council member Kallemeyn introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-10 
authorizing the publication of this project.  Council member Rahm 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 have been duly passed, approved and 
adopted  

On November 2, 2010, the citizens of Fairmont approved the sale of the power plant by 
referendum.  A negotiated purchase agreement between the Southern Minnesota Municipal 
Power Agency and the City of Fairmont for the purchase of the power plant was presented to the 
City Council.  A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member 
Clerc and carried to approve this contract and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the 
purchase agreement on behalf of the City.

The 2011 airport improvements include a new concrete fueling pad to be constructed on the 
apron.  The plans and specifications for this improvements have been prepared.  Council member 
Clerc introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-11 authorizing the 
advertisement for bids for this project.  Council member Rahm 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 resolution to have received the affirmative 
vote of the entire Council and he then declared the same to have been duly passed, approved and 
adopted  

A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried 
to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 p.m.


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ATTEST:						Mayor


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City Clerk