Minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on June 28, 2010, in the City Hall Council 
Chambers.

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

It was moved by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to 
approve the minutes of the June 14, 2010 City Council meeting as presented.

The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion:
o	Council member Clerc commented on another successful Triathlon event held on Sunday, 
June 20, 2010.  He thanked all the participants, volunteers and the Fairmont community 
who helped to make this event a success.
o	Michael O’Rourke, spoke on behalf of the organizers of the Triathlon to extend their 
thanks to all the volunteers as well as the Fairmont Police Department and City Street and 
Park Department employees for their assistance during this year’s event.

It was moved by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Anderson and 
carried to approve a permit for the “Dude Salute” parade to be held on Saturday, September 11, 
2010.  The parade will begin at National Guard Armory and end at the Five Lakes Centre Mall.  

A request to rescind the ban of snowmobiles in Cedar Creek Park was received by the City 
Council at an earlier meeting.  A public hearing to allow public input was held at the April 26th 
meeting.  Following the hearing, the Council voted to table action on proposed Ordinance No. 
2010-05, and recommended staff work together with the Blizzard Snowmobile Club and the Park 
Board to develop rules for snowmobile operation within Cedar Creek Park.  The Park Board met 
on June 15th and their recommendation to the City Council was to adopt Ordinance No. 2010-05 
rescinding the ban of snowmobiles in Cedar Creek Park and correcting the typographical errors 
discovered in Chapter 16.  The following citizens addressed the Council concerning this 
recommendation:  Margot Madsen, 60 Southwood Drive; Snowmobile Club members Jeff Paris 
of 420 Lake Aires Road, Greg Gellert of 2104 Stade Lane, and Bill Krumholz of 222 Krahmer 
Drive; Michael O’Rourke, 121 Oak Ridge Road; Joe Burns, 2551 Albion Avenue; Roman 
Johnson, 1306 Lucia.  Council member Anderson introduced and moved for the adoption of 
Ordinance No. 2010-05.  Council member Kallemeyn seconded the motion for its adoption.  On 
roll call:  Council members Anderson, Clerc and Kallemeyn all voted aye.  No one voted nay.  
Mayor Quiring declared said ordinance to have received the affirmative vote of the Council and 
he then declared the same to have been duly passed, approved and adopted.

In addition to recommending adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-05, the Park Board also 
recommended approval of the following list of rules for snowmobiling in Cedar Creek Park:
	It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile:
	1.	Contrary to law or ordinance as it can be confiscated until court disposition;
	2.	In a careless or negligent manner;
	3.	In a manner that will destroy or damage growing tree stock;
	4.	To chase wild animals;
	5.	On paved trails or bridges;
	6.	At speeds in excess of 20 mph;
	7.	Between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
A map outlining the restricted areas in the Park and also designating the four entrances into the 
park to be used by snowmobilers was also recommended by the Park Board.  Following Council 
discussion, a motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member 
Anderson and carried to approve the rules for snowmobiling in Cedar Creek Park and require the 
Blizzard Snowmobile Club to install signage.  

Bids were opened on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 for Improvement Project 2010-C, the seal 
coating of various streets throughout the City.  The bid results were as follows:  Pearson 
Brothers, Inc. from Hanover, Minnesota - $61,541.20; ASTECH Corp. from St. Joseph, 
Minnesota - $61,850.00; Caldwell Asphalt Co., Inc. from Hawick, Minnesota - $62,803.57.  
Council member Anderson introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2010-22 
approving the low bid from Pearson Brothers, Inc. from Hanover, Minnesota in the amount of 
$61,541.20 for the 2010-C Improvement Project (seal coat projects).  Council member Clerc 
seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Clerc, Kallemeyn 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 automated fueling card reader system at the airport is in need of updating.  MN/DOT 
Aeronautics has approved a grant to cover 50% of the cost.  Council member Kallemeyn 
introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2010-23 accepting Grant Agreement 
#97189 in the amount of $7,190.50 and authorizing the City Engineer and City Administrator to 
sign the agreement.  Council member Clerc seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  
Council members Kallemeyn, Anderson and Clerc 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.

With the passage of the school referendum on the closure of Budd School, the City is prepared to 
make an offer to Ind. School District #2752 to acquire the property.  A motion was made by 
Council member Anderson, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to offer 
$250,470 to the School District for the purchase of the property and to authorize staff to 
negotiate a purchase agreement for final approval by the City Council.  Conditions include the 
building be removed by the School District and transfer of the property to the City on or before 
August 2, 2011.  

Council member Anderson reported on the results of City Administrator Jim Zarling’s annual 
Performance Evaluation.

The bills for the month of June, 2010, were presented to the City Council for review.  A motion 
was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to 
approve payment of these bills in the amount of $755,951.65.  

A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and 
carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m.

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ATTEST:					Mayor


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City Clerk