Minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on July 26, 2010, in the City Hall Council 
Chambers.

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

It was moved by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Anderson and carried to 
approve the minutes of the July 12, 2010 City Council meeting as presented.

The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion:
o	Public Works Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers informed the Council, staff and the 
listening audience of a public meeting to be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 6:00 
p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers to receive public input on a studying being done 
by the Minnesota Department of Transportation on the T.H. #15 corridor from the Iowa 
border north to St. Cloud.  

Public Works Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers presented a report on the annual  
application of seal coat to City streets.  

A public hearing was held to receive public input on proposed Ordinance No. 2010-06, a storm 
water management ordinance, required as part of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and 
MS4 Permit.  No one was present to be heard.  A motion was made by Council member 
Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Anderson and carried to close the public hearing.  
Council member Anderson introduced and moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-06, 
amending Fairmont City Code to add Article VIII, Sections 25-1000 to 25-1002 regulating storm 
water management.  Council member Lucas seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  
Council members Anderson, Gorath, Kallemeyn and Lucas 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 be passed, approved and adopted.

Application was made by the Truman Jaycees for a temporary 3.2% on sale beer license to be 
effective during the Martin County Fair, August 16 through August 22, 2010.   A motion was 
made by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to 
approve this temporary license.  

Application was made by the Truman Jaycees for a temporary cigarette license to sell cigarettes 
during the Martin County Fair, August 16 through August 22, 2010.  A motion was made by 
Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Anderson and carried to approve this 
temporary license.

The Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) has expressed a desire to purchase 
the Fairmont Power Plant in order to construct a 25 megawatt power generation facility at the 
power plant site.  Council member Kallemeyn introduced and moved for the adoption of 
Ordinance No. 2010-07 authorizing a special election to be held on September 28, 2010, to 
request approval of the sale of the Power Plant to SMMPA.  Council member Gorath seconded 
the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Gorath, Kallemeyn, Lucas and 
Anderson 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 be passed, 
approved and adopted.

The hours of voting at the Election Precinct are established by City Council resolution.  Council 
member Lucas introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2010-24, a resolution 
to change the hours of voting for the special election on September 28, 2010, to 11:00 a.m. to 
8:00 p.m.  Council member Anderson seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  
Council members Kallemeyn, Lucas, Anderson, 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.

Airport Board member Kate Hawkins’ resignation resulted in a vacancy of the Board.  A motion 
was made by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to 
approve the appointment of Dennis Turner of 1029 Capitol Heights Court to serve on the Airport 
Board.

The City’s Public Works Department requested the Council declare three old vehicles as excess 
property in order that they be sold at an online auction.  A motion was made by Council member 
Anderson, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to declare these vehicles as 
excess property.

City staff is making application for the 2011 Small Cities Development Program funds from the 
Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development.  A resolution authorizing the 
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents is required.  Council member Lucas introduced 
and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2010-25 authorizing the Mayor and City Council 
to execute these documents.  Council member Gorath seconded the motion for its adoption.  On 
roll call:  Council members Lucas, Anderson, 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 Anderson and 
carried to approve payment of the July, 2010 bills in the amount of $890,520.51.

A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Anderson and 
carried to adjourn the meeting at 5:58 p.m.

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ATTEST:					Mayor

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City Clerk