The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on October 10, 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, Lucas and Rahm were present. 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 Clerc, seconded by Council member Lucas and carried to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 26, 2011. The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion: o Council member Gorath informed the City Council of an article about the City of Fairmont that appeared in the October 9th issue of the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. Mayor Quiring read a proclamation proclaiming the month of October, 2011 as “International Walk to School Month” in the City of Fairmont, Minnesota. Mr. Tim Penny, President and CEO of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, made a presentation to the City Council to update the Council on current activities of the Foundation. Three representatives of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (Bradley Peterson, Attorney and lobbyist; Thomas Kuntz, Mayor of Owatonna; and former State legislator Dan Dormann) were present at the meeting to encourage the City to once again become a member of the Coalition. Public Works Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers made a brief presentation to the City Council regarding the current Snow Removal Policies. A vacancy currently exists on the Fairmont Economic Development Authority Board. Mayor Quiring has recommended the appointment of Robert Bartingale, Administrator of the Mayo Health System Fairmont to fill the vacancy. A motion was made by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to approve this appointment. After holding a public hearing, the Fairmont Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a request to rezone the property located at 611, 614, 615, 620 and 651 Pioneer Drive to a B-1 Neighborhood Business District. These parcels are currently zoned R-3 Multi Family Residential and B-3 General Business. Prior to taking action, the City Council must also hold a public hearing. A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to call for a public hearing to be held at the October 24, 2011 City Council meeting to hear all persons who may be affected by this rezoning. After holding a public hearing, the Fairmont Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a request to rezone the property located at 1215, 1217 and 1231 Albion Avenue to a B-1 Neighborhood Business District. These parcels are currently zoned R-1 Single Family Residential. Prior to taking action, the City Council must also hold a public hearing. A motion was made Council member Rahm, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to call for a public hearing to be held at the October 24, 2011 City Council meeting to hear all persons who may be affected by this rezoning. After holding a public hearing, the Fairmont Planning Commission voted to recommend approval to the City Council of a request from Renewable Energy SD at 2320 Lake Avenue for a conditional use permit to install/operate wind energy conversion systems (light industrial use) in a B-3 General Business district. A motion was made by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to approve the conditional use permit. Martin County has been formally recognized as a “Beyond The Yellow Ribbon” county. As a result, the City is eligible to purchase and install “Beyond The Yellow Ribbon” signs to be attached to all four of our City population signs. A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to approve the purchase and installation of these signs. On September 22, 2011, three proposals were received for the demolition of the house and garage located at 415 Webster Street. The bids were as follows: S & J Excavating: $28,248.00; Beemer Companies: $27,286.00; and Pladson Environmental: $14,500.00. A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to authorize staff to sign the proposal from the low bidder, Pladson Environmental of Minneapolis, Minnesota. City staff has received the grant agreement from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the fueling pad replacement at the Fairmont Municipal Airport. Council member Rahm introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-43 accepting Grant Agreement #99775 and authorizing it execution. Council member Lucas 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. City staff has received a State of Minnesota grant offer for Maintenance and Operation assistance at the Fairmont Municipal Airport for State fiscal years 2012 and 2013. Council member Clerc introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-44 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign this Airport Operations and Maintenance Grant Agreement on behalf of the City. Council member Gorath 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 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. The City’s current agreement for airport engineering services will expire in 2013. Request for Proposals was issued and staff recommends approval of the proposal from Bolton & Menk, Inc. A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign the Master Agreement for Professional Services with Bolton & Menk, Inc. The City acquired the time capsule and its contents that were removed from Budd School during demolition. A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to donate these materials to the Martin County Historical Society. In June, 2011, City staff submitted a grant application to the Safe Routes To School infrastructure grant program. Staff was informed in August the application was successful. As a result, staff has received a consultant contract for engineering work necessary for this project. A motion was made by Council member Clerc, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to approve a contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for $32.088 to provide engineering services for infrastructure improvements in and around Fairmont Elementary School. The City has received approval from the Public Facilities Authority Board for funding for the new City Water Plant. The Bond Purchase and Project Loan Agreement is for $28,902,811 and will be repaid over 30 years at a rate of 2.234%. Council member Rahm introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-45 accepting the offer of the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to purchase a $28,902,811 General Obligation Water Revenue Note of 2011, providing for its issuance and authorizing execution of a Bond Purchase and Project Loan Agreement. 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 have been duly passed, approved and adopted. It was moved by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. ______________________________________ ATTEST: Mayor ______________________________________ City Clerk