The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on July 25, 2011, at the Holiday Inn 
Fairmont.  

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; Police Chief Greg Brolsma; 
and City Clerk Susan Olson.

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

The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion:
o	Robert Miles of 605 Adams Avenue addressed the City Council with concerns about a 
proposed sidewalk to be constructed on the west side of his property if the City’s Safe 
Routes To School grant application is approved.  His concerns included snow removal 
responsibilities, removal of a maple tree and underground utilities; and he asked for 
information on Fairmont’s sidewalk policy.

Application was made by the Truman Fire Department Relief Association for a temporary 3.2% 
on sale beer license to be effective during the Martin County Fair, August 15th through August 
21st.  A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Lucas 
and carried to approve this temporary license.

Application was made by the Truman Fire Department Relief Association for a temporary 
cigarette license to be effective during the Martin County Fair, August 15th through August 21st.  
A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Gorath to approve 
this temporary license.  Council members Clerc, Lucas, Gorath and Kallemeyn all voted aye.  
Council member Rahm voted nay.  The license was approved.

Bank Midwest will be constructing a new bank at 301 South State Street.  They are requesting 
the City establish a redevelopment TIF district to assist in demolition, site and soil correction.  
Council member Gorath introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-28 
setting a public hearing for August 22, 2011 on the request by Bank Midwest to amend 
Development District #1 and establish redevelopment TIF district #22.  Council member Rahm 
seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Kallemeyn, Lucas, Rahm, 
Clerc, and Gorath 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 be passed, 
approved and adopted.

In order to record the vacation of the alley and associated utility easements on the VFW property 
at 301 South State Street with the Martin County Recorders Office, the resolution needs to 
contain a legal description of the area to be vacated.  Council member Rahm introduced and 
moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-29 which would amend Resolution No. 2011-21 
to include the required legal description.  Council member Clerc 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 Council and he then declared the same to be passed, approved and adopted.
A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and 
carried to approve payment of the July, 2011 bills in the amount of $828,005.64.  

A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council Rahm and carried to 
adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m.


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ATTEST:					Mayor

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City Clerk