Minutes of the Fairmont City Council meeting held on October 12, 2009, in the City Hall 
Council Chambers.

Mayor Randy Quiring called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  Council members Anderson, 
Clerc, Gorath, Kallemeyn, and Lucas were present.  Also in attendance were:  City Administrator 
Jim Zarling, City Attorney Elizabeth Bloomquist, Finance Director Paul Hoye, Public Works 
Director/City Engineer Troy Nemmers, Police Officer Bryan Boltjes, 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 September 28, 2009, City Council meeting as presented.

No comments were received from the City Council or the audience during Open Discussion.

Mayor Quiring read a proclamation declaring Thursday, October 22, 2009, as “Lights On After 
School Day” in the City of Fairmont.

John M. and Sylvia Poetter, owners of the property located at 329 Lake Avenue, made 
application to the City for a Limited Access Agreement to defer the special assessments arising 
from Improvement Project Number 09005, resurfacing of Beach Street.  A motion was made by 
Council member Gorath, seconded by Council member Anderson and carried to approve this 
limited access agreement between the City and John M. and Sylvia Poetter.

Four-Fifths, LLC, owners of the property in Goemann Second Addition, have requested the City 
complete the construction of infrastructure in this area.  A motion was made by Council member 
Lucas, seconded by Council member Anderson and carried to approve the Development 
Agreement for the infrastructure improvements in Goemann Second Addition.

Nine bids were received and opened by the City on Monday, October 12, 2009, for the 
infrastructure improvements in Goemann Second Addition.  Bidders were as follows:  Holtmeier 
Construction, Inc. from Mankato, Minnesota - $304,065.00; Mathiowetz Construction Co. from 
Sleepy Eye, Minnesota - $329,391.55; Hjerpe Construction, Inc. from Hutchinson, Minnesota - 
$334,936.05; R & R Excavating, Inc. from Hutchinson, Minnesota - $377,683.11; Frattalone 
Companies from Little Canada, Minnesota - $381,354.15; Taplin Construction, LLC from 
Fairmont, Minnesota - $383,363.95; GM Contracting, Inc. from Lake Crystal, Minnesota - 
$407,640.75; Chad Monson Excavating, LLC from Willmar, Minnesota - $423,727.25; and 
Heselton Construction, LLC from Faribault, Minnesota - $453,151.10.  The Engineer’s Estimate 
was $376,000.  Council member Anderson introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution 
No. 2009-38 approving the low bid of Holtmeier Construction, Inc. from Mankato, Minnesota in 
the amount of $304,065.00 for the infrastructure improvements to be made in Goemann Second 
Addition.  Council member Lucas seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council 
members Gorath, Kellemeyn, Lucas, Anderson and Clerc 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 new State Aid Agreements for Airport Maintenance Reimbursement and Operation were 
received from the State Department of Transportation, effective for fiscal year 2010 and 2011.  
Council member Anderson introduced and moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2009-39 
approving this agreement and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement.  
Council member Gorath seconded the motion for its adoption.  On roll call:  Council members 
Kallemeyn, Lucas, Anderson, 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.

It was moved by Council member Lucas, seconded by Council member Clerc and carried to 
adjourn the meeting at 5:42 p.m.  

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ATTEST:					Mayor


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City Clerk