City of Fairmont, Minnesota

11/06/2025

Public Notice
Please take notice that the Fairmont City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the Fairmont City Hall Council Chambers, located at 100 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN.

The purpose of the meeting is for Preliminary Consideration of Allegations Against an Individual Subject to City Council’s Authority under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 2(b).

Betsy Steuber
City Clerk

11/04/2025

Let Your Leaves Work for You and for Our Lakes!

This fall, think twice before raking all your leaves to the curb! Mulching or composting your leaves helps build healthy soil, supports overwintering insects, and keeps nutrients out of Fairmont’s lakes...the same lakes that provide our drinking water.
✅ Mulch leaves in place with your mower
✅ Compost extra leaves for spring gardening (more details below!)
✅ Leave some in garden beds for pollinators to overwinter
🚫 Keep leaves out of the street as they can wash into storm drains and into our lakes

UMN video in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVMPtCLknY4
UMN video in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzSJOc9gXHU

When we care for our leaves, we care for our community. We have the responsibility to protect our soil, our wildlife, and the clean water we all depend on. 💧

Together, we can protect the lakes we love — one leaf at a time.

11/03/2025

Trim your tree and trim your electric bill! 🎄 💸

This holiday season, Fairmont Public Utilities is offering our electricity customers rebates of up to $12 for each plug-in LED string or decoration of energy-efficient holiday lighting they purchase through the end of the year.

LED lights and decorations save energy & money, last longer than traditional strands, and are cool to the touch.

Rebate coupons and additional information can be found at SaveEnergyInFairmont.com and at some local retailers.

Let’s make this season merry, bright, and efficient! 🌟

11/01/2025

🍂 Section Two Leaf Pickup Begins Monday!
City crews will start Section Two leaf pickup Monday, November 3 — for areas south of Blue Earth Ave/Lake Ave and north of Lair Rd/Cardinal St.

- Rake leaves to the boulevard (not into the street) by 7 a.m. Monday
- No bags leaves, sticks, or other debris

See the full schedule and map here: fairmont.org/leaf-pickup

Thank you for helping keep Fairmont clean this fall! 🍁

10/31/2025

Last Call to Take the Fairmont Energy and Environmental Resilience Survey! Survey Deadline is TOMORROW - October 31!

The goal of this survey is to hear from the residents, businesses, and broader community of Fairmont about the community's resilience in response to extreme weather patterns and awareness of opportunities presented by new energy technologies. These findings will be compiled in an Energy and Environmental Resilience Plan to guide the city towards being an attractive, prosperous, and resilient community. This planning process is funded through the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Paper surveys are also available at Fairmont City Hall.

English: Take the survey online! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SPXWXPW

Español: ¡Realicé la encuesta en línea! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WLTKXSN

10/30/2025

Happy Halloween Eve!!!👻

With trick or treaters out and about tomorrow afternoon and evening, please slow down and watch for little ghouls and goblins!

In addition to the street closure/detour listed below by the Fairmont Police Department regarding Woodland Avenue, please also take note of:

🚧 Downtown Plaza (from Blue Earth Avenue to 5th Street) will be closed for “Prowling on the Plaza” festivities from approximately 3:45 – 5:15 pm tomorrow, October 31.

Have a safe and happy Halloween, Fairmont! 🎃🕸️🦇

🚧 Traffic Update: Short Detour in Effect on October 31, 2025 (4pm-8pm) 🚧

Please be advised that a temporary detour will be in place for Woodland Avenue between Albion Avenue and Shoreares Drive due to a Halloween event on Friday, October 31, 2025. Traffic will be routed to Shoreacres Drive, Lair Road, and Albion Avenue for the duration of the event.

Drivers are encouraged to follow posted signage and allow a few extra minutes for travel. We appreciate your patience as our trick-or-treaters have a safe evening!

Thank you for your cooperation!

10/29/2025

City of Fairmont Request for Proposals
Aquatic Invasives Removal and Treatment – Fairmont Chain of Lakes

The City of Fairmont is seeking proposals from qualified ecological restoration professionals for aquatic invasive species removal and treatment within Fairmont’s Chain of Lakes for the 2026 season. This one-year contract focuses on the control of curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) across five interconnected lakes: George, Sisseton, Budd, Hall, and Amber Lakes. Budd Lake serves as the city’s drinking water source, and all management must protect water quality.

The selected contractor will be responsible for obtaining all required Minnesota DNR permits, conducting mechanical management and removal, providing public notification, and submitting a final project report summarizing methods, treatment results, and recommendations for 2027. The contractor will also maintain active communication with City staff, residents, and the Lakes Management Committee.

For complete details, view the RFP athttps://fairmont.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Aquatics-Invasives-Removal-RFP.pdf

Proposal Deadline: Noon on November 26, 2025

Submit to:
Betsy Steuber, City Clerk
100 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
Email: bsteuber@fairmont.org

10/23/2025

Seasonal Notice🐾🍂

🐾Please note — water has been turned off at the Dog Park for the season.

🍂Additionally, open air park shelters and restrooms are now closed for the year as part of seasonal shutdowns.

Thank you for your understanding as we prepare our parks for winter! ❄️

10/23/2025

🍂 2025 Curbside Leaf Pick-Up! 🍂

The City of Fairmont Park and Street Departments will make one pass through the city for leaf collection - starting with Section 1 on Monday, October 27!!!

📅For the Schedule and Map, please visit: https://fairmont.org/leaf-pickup/

🕖 Have leaves ready by 7 a.m. Monday of your scheduled week.
🍁 Place in a windrow on the boulevard within 5′ of the curb.
🚫 No bags, sticks, or debris — these will not be collected.

🌿 Drop-off option: Yard Waste Site, 1880 100th St.
💧 Don’t Blow It! Keep leaves and clippings out of streets to protect our lakes.

10/21/2025

Take the Fairmont Energy and Environmental Resilience Survey! The goal of this survey is to hear from the residents, businesses, and broader community of Fairmont about the community's resilience in response to extreme weather patterns and awareness of opportunities presented by new energy technologies. These findings will be compiled in an Energy and Environmental Resilience Plan to guide the city towards being an attractive, prosperous, and resilient community. This planning process is funded through the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Paper surveys are also available at Fairmont City Hall.

English: Take the survey online! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SPXWXPW

Español: ¡Realicé la encuesta en línea! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WLTKXSN

10/17/2025

🚧 Traffic Alert: Lake Avenue Closed to Thru Traffic 🚧

Please be advised that Lake Avenue continues to be closed to thru traffic from Fairlakes Avenue to Bixby Road or from Bixby Road to Fairlakes Avenue 🛣️.

This closure is necessary to allow for ongoing construction work.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is completed. THANK YOU!!!

10/17/2025

💡 Choosing the Right Light Made Easy!

Not sure which bulb is best for your home or office? The Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) in Minnesota have put together a simple, handy Right Light Guide to help you pick the most efficient and effective light for every space.

From cozy living rooms to bright workspaces, this guide helps you compare wattage, lumens, color tones, and bulb types — so you can save energy and money while keeping your space well-lit. 🌟

📄 Check out the flyer here:https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/sites/default/files/2020-01/CERTs_RightLightGuide_2019.pdf
🔗 Learn more about CERTs at https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/