The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on September 12, 2011, at the City Hall 
Council Chambers.

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

It was moved by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to 
approve the minutes of the special City Council meeting of August 29, 2011.

The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion:
o	Marques Doppler, of 2490 Albion Avenue, addressed the City Council requesting 
Council consideration to designate surplus liquor store funds to construction of a multi-
purpose community center.
o	Council member Gorath congratulated Council member Kallemeyn and other volunteers 
for their involvement in the 4-H State Shoot and Wildlife Invitational held at the Martin 
County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 10, 2011.
o	City Administrator Zarling reminded citizens to participate in the Martin County 
Recycling and Hazardous Waste drop off to be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation proclaiming the month of September, 2011, as “Life 
Insurance Awareness Month” in the City of Fairmont, Minnesota.

A petition 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 was 
received by the City Council at their meeting August 8, 2011.  A public hearing was scheduled to 
be held on September 12, 2011.  Mayor Quiring opened the public hearing to allow all interested 
persons an opportunity to speak to the proposed vacation resolution.  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 
Resolution No. 2011-30 to vacate 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.  
Council member Clerc seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members 
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 Council and he then declared the 
same to be passed, approved and adopted.

Mr. Dan Blaalid of 1201 No. State Street submitted an application for a theater license to operate 
the Five Lakes Cinema.  A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council 
member Gorath and carried to approve this theater license application.

The Martin County Humane Society submitted an application for a temporary on sale liquor 
license permit to serve wine at an event to be held at the Red Rock Center for the Arts on 
Thursday, October 13, 2011.  A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by 
Council member Gorath and carried to approve this temporary on sale liquor license permit 
application.

Information on the proposed budget and tax levy for 2012 was presented to the City Council at 
their meeting on August 22, 2011.  Resolution No. 2011-38, adopting the proposed tax levy for 
2012, was presented to the City Council for adoption.  Council member Clerc introduced and 
moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2011-38 which recommended a proposed 4.3% tax levy 
increase for 2012.  Council member Lucas seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  
Council members Kallemeyn, Lucas, 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.  Council member Clerc introduced and 
moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2011-39 adopting the proposed 2012 budget.  Council 
member Gorath seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members Lucas, 
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.

The State of Minnesota has determined that, by September 15, 2011, the City of Fairmont must 
certify to the County Auditor the proposed tax levy and budget and set the date and time for the 
public meeting to discuss and adopt the final budget and tax levy.    A motion was made by 
Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to set Monday, 
December 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. for the public meeting.  

For the past few years, the Fairmont Police Department has participated in the “Safe and Sober” 
program established by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for traffic safety 
enforcement.  Council member Kallemeyn introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution 
No. 2011-40 authorizing the execution of the Safe and Sober grant for 2011/2012.  Council 
member Gorath seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members 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 Council and he then declared the same to 
be passed, approved and adopted.

In order for the Public Works Department to place a used vehicle on an online auction, the City 
Council is required to declare the vehicle as excess equipment.  A motion was made by Council 
member Clerc, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to declare this 1990 
Chevrolet G20 ¾ ton van as excess equipment.

The Martin County Auditor is requesting the City Council approve two parcels as non-
conservation lands prior to being sold as tax forfeited properties.  The first property is described 
as:  Parcel #23-145-0040 (Houseman’s Addition, Lot 6, Block 1). The second property is 
described as Parcel #23-162-1130 (Lake George Addition, Lot 9, Block 12 and vacated alley 
adjacent on east side).  A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council 
member Kallemeyn and carried to approve the County classification as non-conservation lands.  

The municipal liquor store located at 314 North Park Street was vacated in November, 2009.  
Bids were received on September 2, 2011 for the demolition of this building.  The bid amounts 
were as follows:  S & J Excavating - $59,500; Beemer Companies - $61,560; and Dulas 
Excavating - $80,500.  A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council 
member Clerc and carried to approve the low bid from S & J Excavating in the amount of 
$59,500 for the demolition of the building at 314 North Park Street.

A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Lucas and carried 
to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m.  
							___________________________________
ATTEST:						Mayor


___________________________________
City Clerk