The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on Monday, September 10, 2007, 2007 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Quiring called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Councilmembers Anderson, Clerc, Gorath, Kallemeyn, and Lucas were present. It was determined a quorum was present. Also in attendance were City Administrator Zarling, Asst. City Administrator Humpal, and Police Chief Brolsma. It was moved by Councilmember Lucas, seconded by Councilmember Anderson and carried to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2007, City Council meeting as presented. Michael Burgraff, Managing Director of the Fairmont Opera House, made a presentation to the City Council for financial consideration on behalf of the Fairmont Opera House in the 2008 City budget. Mayor Quiring read a proclamation declaring September 20, 21, and 22 as Forget-Me-Not Days in the City of Fairmont. It was moved by Councilmember Kallemeyn, seconded by Councilmember Gorath and carried to approve the final plat of Bevcomm Addition. It was moved by Councilmember Lucas, seconded by Councilmember Anderson and carried to approve the final plat of Center Creek Commons Addition. It was moved by Councilmember Gorath, seconded by Councilmember Kallemeyn and carried to approve a transient?s merchant license for Homier Distributing Company to sell tools, housewares, seasonal and general merchandise at the National Guard Armory on September 19 and 20, 2007. Councilmember Lucas introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-29, a resolution approving a lawful gambling premise permit for the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association at the Bowlmor Lanes. Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion. On roll call, Councilmember Gorath, Kallemeyn, Lucas, Anderson, and Clerc voted aye and 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. Councilmember Gorath introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-30, a resolution approving a lawful gambling premise permit for the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association at the Holiday Inn. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion. On roll call, Councilmember Kallemeyn, Lucas, Anderson, Clerc, and Gorath voted aye and 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. Councilmember Anderson introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-31, a resolution approving a lawful gambling premise permit for the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association at the Fairmont VFW Club # 1222. Councilmember Kallemeyn seconded the motion. On roll call, Councilmember Lucas, Anderson, Clerc, Gorath, and Kallemeyn voted aye and 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. Councilmember Clerc introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-32, a resolution approving a lawful gambling premise permit for the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association at the Ranch Restaurant. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion. On roll call, Councilmember Anderson, Clerc, Gorath, Kallemeyn and Lucas voted aye and 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. Councilmember Kallemeyn introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-33, a resolution approving a lawful gambling premise permit for the Fairmont Youth Hockey Association at the Goose Restaurant. Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion. On roll call, Councilmember Clerc, Gorath, Kallemeyn, Lucas and Anderson voted aye and 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. It was moved by Councilmember Clerc, seconded by Councilmember Gorath and carried to approve the sale of the house at 508 Canyon Drive for $5,151.00 to Dale and Cindy Filkens. It was moved by Councilmember Clerc, seconded by Councilmember Lucas and carried to approve setting the Truth-in-Taxation hearing dates for Monday, December 3, 2007 at 5:30 p.m., with a continuation hearing set for December 10, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. CityAdministrator Zarling presented the proposed 2008 Budget. He explained State Aid funding remains the most significant contribution to our revenue. He recognized Councilmembers for their active participation is this year?s budget preparation process and summarized by listing the three main areas of improvements the Council is recommending for 2008 budget: walking trails, housing rehabilitation and demolition, and park improvements. In conclusion, Administrator Zarling announced the proposed budget for 2008 to be $10,328,464 and the proposed tax levy for 2008 to be $2,742,200. Both Councilmembers Clerc and Kallemeyn encouraged all citizens to contact Councilmembers and provide input concerning the proposed tax levy and budget. Councilmember Gorath introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-34, a resolution adopting the proposed tax levy for 2008. Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion. On roll call, Councilmember Gorath, Kallemeyn, Lucas, Anderson and Clerc voted aye and 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. Councilmember Clerc introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-35, a resolution adopting the proposed budget for 2008. Councilmember Kallemeyn seconded the motion. On roll call, Councilmember Kallemeyn, Lucas, Anderson, Clerc and Gorath voted aye and 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. Councilmember Kallemeyn introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-36, a resolution approving the Z.A.P. Mutual Aid Agreement. Councilmember Lucas seconded the motion. On roll call, Councilmember Lucas, Anderson, Clerc, Gorath, and Kallemeyn voted aye and 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. It was moved by Councilmember Clerc, seconded by Councilmember Gorath and carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. ________________________________________ Mayor Attest: _____________________________________________ City Clerk