The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on August 8, 2011, at the City Hall 
Council Chambers.  

Mayor Randy Quiring called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Council members Clerc, 
Kallemeyn, Lucas and Rahm were present.  Council member Gorath was absent.  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 Lucas, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to 
approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on July 25, 2011.

The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion:
o	Council member Kallemeyn encouraged citizens to sign the letters they write to their 
Council representatives.
o	Council member Kallemeyn requested the establishment of a “rental ordinance” be added 
to the list of priorities the Council discussed at their Work Session on July 25, 2011.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation proclaiming Saturday, August 13, 2011, as “Get The Scoop 
On Alpha-1 Day” in the City of Fairmont, Minnesota.

Public Works Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers presented the annual review of the City’s 
Storm Water Management Program and its Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for 2012 as 
required in the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit.

City Administrator Zarling presented Investment Report for the first half of the 2011.  No 
Council action was taken.

A request was received by the Community Development Department to amend the official 
zoning map to reflect a change in the zoning classification of the Dr. Pepper Addition.  The 
amendment would change the zoning classification from a B-1 District to a B-3 District as 
originally classified.  A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council 
member Kallemeyn and carried to call for a public hearing to be held on August 22, 2011 as 
required by the City Charter, to amend the official zoning map. 

A request was received by the Community Development Department to amend Section 26-156. 
B-1 Neighborhood Business to allow single family residences and twin homes as a permitted use 
in this district.  A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member 
Rahm and carried to call for a public hearing to be held on August 22, 2011, as required by the 
City Charter, to amend the City Code.

A request was received by the Community Development Department to amend current language 
of the City Code, Division 5. Variances to reflect the language recently adopted by the 
Minnesota State legislature in 2011.  A motion was made by Council member Rahm, seconded 
by Council member Lucas and carried to call for a public hearing to be held on August 22, 2011, 
as required by the City Charter, to amend the City Code.

The organizers of the annual Fairmont High School pep fest have requested approval to block off 
a one block portion of Downtown Plaza from First Street to Second Street on Thursday, August 
25, 2011.  A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member 
Clerc and carried to approve this request.

In preparation for the construction of the new power plant, the City has received a request to 
vacate a portion of West Seventh Street from North Main Street westerly 170 feet and the 
southerly 52 feet of the dedicated alley in Block 2 of Original Town Addition.  The City Code 
requires a public hearing be held to consider a request for vacation.   A motion was made by 
Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to hold a public hearing 
on September 12, 2011 to consider this vacation request.

Bids were opened on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, for the new Winnebago Avenue Sports 
Complex.  Five bids were received and all but one of the bids came in under the Engineer’s 
Estimate of $1,376,463.00.  The bids received were as follows:  Beemer Companies - 
$1,115,850.53; Frattalone Companies - $1,548,889.99; Dirt Merchants - $1,290,559.30; Peterson 
Companies - $1,288,261.25; Southern Minnesota Construction - $1,368,346.85.  Council member 
Clerc introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-31 approving the low bid 
from Beemer Companies from Fairmont, Minnesota in the amount of $1,115,850.53.  Council 
member Rahm seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Clerc, 
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 be passed, approved, and adopted.

Annually, the City of Fairmont, with assistance from the City’s financial advisor, Northland 
Securities, solicits proposals for the competitive negotiated sale of general obligation bonds for 
the purpose of financing various municipal improvements.  Council member Kallemeyn 
introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-32 to provide for the 
competitive negotiated sale of $1,820,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A.  The sale 
will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2011, at City Hall.  Council member Lucas 
seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Kallemeyn, Lucas, Rahm, 
and Clerc 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 be passed, 
approved, and adopted.

The house located at 415 Webster Street was destroyed by fire and the owner of the property 
also died on the same date.  The attorney handling the estate informed the City there is no 
insurance or funds to demolish the building and clean up the property.  City staff discussed 
purchasing the property and demolishing the house.  A motion was made by Council member 
Lucas, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to authorize City staff to purchase the 
property at 415 Webster Street for the sum of $5,940.50 which includes $5,000 for the house; 
payment of the 2011 property taxes in the amount of $828.00; state deed tax in the amount of 
$16.50; well disclosure certificate fee of $50.00; filing fee in the amount of $46.00.

With the sale of the power plant to SMMPA, the Public Utility Line Department needs to find a 
new warehouse.  City staff located a 7.2 acre property belonging to NEWS Associates, LLP 
(currently known as the SMC property) that fits the needs of the Line Department as well as 
other City departments.  A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by 
Council member Lucas and carried to authorize City staff to purchase this property for a 
purchase price of $475,000 plus various closing costs.  The funds for the purchase came from the 
sale of the power plant to SMMPA.

A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Clerc and 
carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

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ATTEST:					Mayor


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