The minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on November 28, 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; 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 regular City Council meeting of November 14, 2011. The following comment(s) were received by the City Council during Open Discussion: o Mayor Quiring introduced Fairmont High School Football Coach Matt Mahoney and four members of this year?s football team. The Mayor and Council members congratulated the entire team and coaching staff on their successful performance at the State High School football tournament. o Council member Rahm acknowledged the efforts of Steve and Becky Guetter who organized fan transportation to the High School football tournament at the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. Prior to the public hearing held by the City Council for the 2011 Improvements, Mr. Kenneth Krueger submitted a letter objecting to the special assessments levied against his property on Albion Avenue. Mayor Quiring re-opened the assessment public hearing to allow public input on this objection. No one was present to be heard since staff had met with Mr. Krueger prior to the meeting. A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to close the public hearing. Council member Clerc introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-54 to approve a negotiated settlement with Mr. Krueger in the amount of $5,925.00, which is the total assessment for the three parcels: City Parcel #11423- 002, #11426-002, and 11425-002A. 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 Council and he then declared the same to have been duly passed, approved and adopted. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board has determined there is a need to build another duplex. The Board has selected the property at 1217 North Prairie Avenue as the site for this project. A motion was made by Council member Kallemeyn, seconded by Council member Lucas and carried to approve the purchase of this property and the demolition of the structure on the property by the City with full reimbursement from HUD. The Fairmont Youth Hockey Association applied to the State of Minnesota Gambling Enforcement Division for an off-site gambling permit to conduct a raffle at the Martin County Arena on February 4, 2012. Council member Lucas introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2011-53 approving the application of the Youth Hockey Association. 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 Council and he then declared the same to have been duly passed, approved and adopted. City staff has successfully negotiated a three year labor agreement with employees represented by the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local #176. A motion was made by Council member Rahm, seconded by Council member Gorath and carried to approve the three year labor agreement with L.E.L.S. providing for two percent wage increases in 2012, 2013 and 2014. At the Work Session held in July, 2011, the City Council agreed to continue discussion pertaining to Aquatic Park operating policies. Council member Kallemeyn began the discussion by identifying his three areas of concern: how does management determine how many lifeguards are needed to staff the facility on a daily basis; how does management determine pool hours each day; and how does management determine the opening and closing dates of the aquatic park each season. Council discussion followed resulting in recommendations for consideration: extend pool hours one or two nights a week; create a family night one night a week; use public transportation to transport patrons to the pool; at the end of the season, consider limiting the number of pools available to patrons in order to keep the pool open longer. No formal action was taken at this meeting. At the July Work Session, the City Council also discussed the City?s Snow Removal Policy relating to the fines imposed on citizens who do not remove their parked cars during snow removal events and also the fees imposed on citizens for lawn mowing and snow removal of neglected properties. Following discussion, the consensus of the Council was to amend the snow removal ordinance to read that no parking be allowed from curb to curb during a snow removal event. The Council also recommended the fine for violation of this ordinance be increased from $10.00 to $50.00 during the months of November through March. In addition, it was discussed to impose a $10.00 administration fee each time a neglected property is maintained. No formal action was taken at this meeting. A motion was made by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Rahm and carried to approve payment of the accounts payable for the month of November, 2011 in the amount of $1,482,730.06. A motion was made by Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Kallemeyn and carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. ____________________________________ ATTEST: Mayor ____________________________________ City Clerk