The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on August 22, 2011, at the City Hall 
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 Finance Director Paul Hoye; Public Works 
Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers; Police Detective Eric Tonder; City Clerk Susan Olson.

It was moved by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to 
approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on August 8, 2011.

The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion:
o	Council member Gorath congratulated the Martin County Fair Board for this year’s very 
successful Martin County Fair event.
o	Council member Gorath expressed appreciation to the members of the Fairmont Police 
Department who assisted with crowd control Thursday evening at the Martin County 
Fair.
o	Mayor Quiring requested future Council discussion concerning the possibility of limiting 
the number of consecutive days a person is allowed to camp in Cedar Creek Park.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation proclaiming September as “Forget-Me-Not” month in the 
City of Fairmont.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation proclaiming Sunday, September 11, 2011, as “2011 Dude 
Salute Day – A Day to Honor, A Day to Remember” in the City of Fairmont.

A resolution enlarging Development District No. 1 and establishing Tax Increment Financing 
District No. 22 was presented to the City Council on July 25, 2011.  A public hearing was 
scheduled to be held on Monday, August 22, 2011.  Mayor Quiring opened the public hearing to 
allow all interested persons an opportunity to speak to the proposed resolution.  There being no 
public input, a motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member 
Clerc and carried to close the public hearing.  Council member Kallemeyn introduced and moved 
for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-34 to enlarge Development District No. 1 and to 
establish Tax Increment Financing District No. 22 and authorize execution of a development 
agreement.  Council member Rahm seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council 
members Lucas, Rahm, Gorath, and Kallemeyn all voted aye.  Council member Clerc abstained.  
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. 

The City’s Community Development Department has requested an amendment be made to the 
official zoning map to reflect a change in the zoning classification of the Dr. Pepper Addition.  
At their regular meeting on August 8, 2011, the City Council scheduled a public hearing to be 
held on Monday, August 22, 2011, to allow all interested persons an opportunity to speak to the 
proposed amendment.  Mayor Quiring opened the public hearing.  There being no public input, a 
motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to 
close the public hearing.  Council member Lucas introduced and moved for the adoption of 
Ordinance No. 2011-07 to amend Fairmont’s official zoning map changing the zoning 
classification of the Dr. Pepper Addition from a B-1 Neighborhood Business zoning district to a 
B-3 General Business zoning district.  Council member Rahm seconded the motion for adoption.   
On roll call:  Council members Gorath, Kallemeyn, Lucas, Rahm, and Clerc all voted aye.  No 
one voted nay.  Mayor Quiring declared said ordinance to have received the affirmative vote of 
the entire Council and he then declared the same to be passed, approved and adopted. 

The City’s Community Development Department has requested an amendment be made to 
Section 26-156. B-1 Neighborhood Business zoning district.  At their regular meeting on August 
8, 2011, the City Council scheduled a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 22, 2011, to 
allow all interested persons an opportunity to speak to the proposed amendment.  Mayor Quiring 
opened the public hearing.  There being no public input, a motion was made by Council member 
Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Lucas and carried to close the public hearing.  Council 
member Clerc introduced and moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2011-08 amending the 
Fairmont City Code, Section 26-156. B-1 Neighborhood Business zoning district to include 
single family residences and twin homes as a permitted use in this zoning district.  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 
ordinance to have received the affirmative vote of the entire Council and he then declared the 
same to be passed, approved and adopted.

The City’s Community Development Department has requested an amendment be made to City 
Code, Division 5. Variances, Section 26-101.  At their regular meeting on August 8, 2011, the 
City Council scheduled a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 22, 2011, to allow all 
interested persons an opportunity to speak to the proposed amendment.  Mayor Quiring opened 
the public hearing.  There being no public input, a motion was made by Council member Rahm, 
seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to close the public hearing.  Council member 
Gorath introduced and moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2011-09 amending the 
Fairmont City Code, Division 5. Variances, Section 26-101 amending this language to conform 
with variance language as amended by the State legislature this past legislative session.  Council 
member Lucas 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 ordinance to have received the affirmative vote of the entire Council and he then declared 
the same to be passed, approved and adopted.

A request was received from the neighbors living in the vicinity of Holden Place to block off the 
public street entering into the Holden Place cul-de-sac.  A motion was made by Council member 
Lucas, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to approve this request to block off this 
portion of the public street for a neighborhood party on Sunday, August 28, 2011 beginning at 
5:00 p.m.

The organizers of the “Dude Salute – A Day to Honor, A Day to Remember” have requested a 
parade permit for the parade they are planning for Sunday, September 11, 2011 to begin at 12:00 
noon.  A motion was made by Council member Rahm, seconded by Council member Gorath and 
carried to approve this parade permit.

The members of the Grace Lutheran Church Children, Youth and Family Ministry have 
requested Council approval to block off a portion of public street on South Grant Street in front 
of the church for their Rally Sunday Carnival on Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to 
2:00 p.m.  A motion was made by Council member Rahm, seconded by Council member Clerc 
and carried to approve this request.

A request has been received from the organizers of the Fairmont High School Homecoming event 
for a parade permit for their annual homecoming parade to be held on Friday, October 7, 2011 
beginning at 4:00 p.m.  A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by 
Council member Lucas and carried to approve this permit.

Legal counsel for the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency has requested the City 
Council adopt a resolution affirming the City’s support for legislation that was approved during 
the special legislative session in July exempting personal property and machinery used on the 
SMMPA power plant project from property tax assessment.  Council member Kallemeyn 
introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-33 approving this personal 
property tax exemption for the SMMPA project.  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 entire Council and he then declared the same to be passed, approved and 
adopted.

This year’s airport improvements include a fueling pad replacement.  The Federal Aviation and 
Administration (FAA) has agreed to fund 95% of the project costs; the City will fund the 
remaining 5%.  Council member Lucas introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution 
No. 2011-36 approving the FAA grant agreement for Project 3-27-0029-12-11.  Council member 
Clerc 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 be passed, approved and adopted.

In order to fund the construction of the City’s new water treatment plant, the City has applied 
for a loan from the Public Facilities Authority (PFA).  As part of the loan documentation, the 
PFA is requesting the City adopt Resolution No. 2011-35 establishing anticipated water rate 
increases at 10% for 2012 and 10% for 2013.  Council member Kallemeyn introduced and 
moved for the adoption of this resolution.  Council member Lucas 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 be passed, approved and adopted.

City Administrator Jim Zarling introduced the proposed 2012 Budget and Tax Levy to the City 
Council.  Staff is recommending a 4.3% tax levy increase for 2012 in order to continue to 
provide citizens with out current level of service.  No Council action was taken at this meeting.

City Administrator Jim Zarling presented documentation summarizing the discussion that took 
place at the planning meeting held on Monday, July 25, 2011.  Discussion will continue at the 
special City Council meeting to be held on Monday, August 29, 2011.

A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Gorath and 
carried to approve payment of the accounts payable for the month of August, 2011 in the amount 
of $1,186,634.33.  

A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried 
to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m.


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ATTEST:						Mayor


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City Clerk