City of Fairmont, Minnesota

09/13/2025

🍂Last Chance for Fall Clean-Up! 🍂
Don’t miss your final opportunity to take part in Fairmont’s City Collection Event:

🗓️ Saturday, September 13
🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Martin County Highway Dept., 1200 Marcus St. (enter via Winnebago Ave.)
🧾 Bring your City-Wide Clean-Up coupons!

Extra items? Accepted for a small fee:
🧴 Household Hazardous Waste: FREE (paint, batteries, cleaners)
💻 Appliances/Electronics: $15 each — coupons accepted
🚗 Tires: $3–$40 (by size) — coupons accepted
🛋️ Furniture: $15 each — coupons accepted

Help us wrap up the season by keeping Fairmont clean, safe, and beautiful! 🍂
📞 Questions? Call Andy Geiger: 507-776-3232

09/12/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Fairmont City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025 starting at 11:45 a.m. and Friday, September 19, 2025, starting at 9:15 a.m. in the Fairmont City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, Minnesota.

The City Council will conduct interviews with finalists for the City Administrator position. Following completion of the interviews on September 19, 2025, the Council may discuss selection of a preferred candidate. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.03, the City Council may also enter into closed session to discuss labor negotiations proposals/strategy for the preferred City Administrator candidate.

The following candidates will be interviewed:
• Samuel Demel
• Scott Hildebrand
• Lou Leone
• Pat Oman
• Dana Schoening

The City has been assisted in the recruitment by MGT, an executive recruitment and consulting firm specializing in local government services.

The press is hereby notified.

By Order of the City of Fairmont
Betsy Steuber, City Clerk

Published in the Fairmont Sentinel: September 13, 2025

09/09/2025

Airport Advisory Board Meeting CANCELLED | Sept. 9, 2025
The Airport Advisory Board meeting scheduled for this evening has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. See you next month!!!

09/09/2025

🎉 Today’s the day—Fall Clean-Up!
Bring your items to Fairmont’s City Collection Event!!!

🕘 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Martin County Highway Dept., 1200 Marcus St. (enter via Winnebago Ave.)
🧾 Bring your City-Wide Clean-Up coupons

Have extras? Drop off more for a small fee:
🧴 Household Hazardous Waste: FREE (paint, batteries, cleaners)
💻 Appliances/Electronics: $15 each (TVs, microwaves) — coupons accepted
🚗 Tires: $3–$40 (by size) — coupons accepted
🛋️ Furniture: $15 each (mattresses, sofas) — coupons accepted

Let’s keep Fairmont clean and beautiful! 🌳
📞 Questions? Call Andy Geiger: 507-776-3232

09/05/2025

🌾 Thank You for Joining Us on the Prairie! 🌾

A huge thank you to everyone who liked, shared, commented on our posts...and most importantly, came out to join us for Prairie Walks!

It was a casual, enjoyable evening of conversation and learning as we explored one of Fairmont’s very own prairie restorations with Martin Soil and Water Conservation District. We loved chatting about the many benefits of native plants, whether it’s stabilizing the soil on steep lake bank properties, reducing nutrient run off by using native buffers, or adding low-maintenance beauty to a front yard landscape. And the best part? We didn’t even get rained on! ☀️

We hope you had as much fun as we did and left with a new appreciation for the prairies in our own backyard.

👀 Stay tuned for the next Prairie Walk — we’re already looking forward to 2026!

09/04/2025

🌿 Tonight’s the Night! Summer Prairie Walk 🌿
Thursday, September 4, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
Cedar Creek Park – Meet at the Parking Lot

Join us TONIGHT for an evening stroll through the prairie and discover how native plants can help with slopes, drainage, and erosion control — naturally! 🌱

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe a friend! This is a great chance to see sustainable landscaping solutions up close and learn how to put nature to work in your own yard or business property.See you there!

09/03/2025

Just a friendly reminder of this occuring today!!!

🚧 Street Closure & Tree Removal Notice 🌳
Wednesday, September 3
10th Street: N Prairie Avenue to N North Avenue
On Wednesday, September 3, City crews will be removing 10 boulevard ash trees along 10th Street, with 10th Street closed from N Prairie Ave to N North Ave during the removal time.
🚗 Resident Access: Accommodations will be made so residents can access their driveways.
🅿️ No Parking: Temporary No Parking will be in effect along this section of 10th Street.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this project.

09/02/2025

🌿 Thursday's the Night! Summer Prairie Walk 🌿
Thursday, September 4, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
Cedar Creek Park – Meet at the Parking Lot

Join us THURSDAY for an evening stroll through the prairie and discover how native plants can help with slopes, drainage, and erosion control — naturally! 🌱

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe a friend! This is a great chance to see sustainable landscaping solutions up close and learn how to put nature to work in your own yard or business property.See you there!

09/02/2025

Public Notice: Special Meeting & Second and Final Consideration of Proposed Ordinances

📅 Special Meeting
Monday, September 8, 2025 @ 2:30 p.m.
📍 Fairmont City Hall Council Chambers
➡️ Discussion of City Administrator Applicants and the 2026 Budget

📅 Regular Meeting & Second and Final Consideration of Proposed Ordinances
Monday, September 8, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Fairmont City Hall Council Chambers
➡️ Second and final consideration of the following proposed ordinances:
Ordinance 2025-05: Amending Chapter 22 – Solid Wastes
Ordinance 2025-07: Amending Chapter 17 – Nuisances
Ordinance 2025-08: Amending Chapter 2, Article 1.5 – Administrative Citations and Civil Penalties
To view a copy of the proposed ordinances, please visit www.fairmont.org.

09/02/2025

Ready for Fall Clean Up!!!
Join us for Fairmont’s City Collection Event:

📅 Tuesday,September 9 | 9 AM – 1 PM
📅 Saturday, September 13 | 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Martin County Highway Dept. – 1200 Marcus Street (Enter via Winnebago Ave)

Don’t forget your City-Wide Clean-Up Coupons!
Have more items than coupons? No worries — additional items accepted for a nominal fee:

🧴 FREE Household Hazardous Waste (paint, batteries, cleaners)
💻 $15 per appliance or electronic (TVs, microwaves – coupons accepted)
🚗 $3–$40 per tire, depending on size (coupons accepted)
🛋️ $15 per furniture item (mattresses, sofas – coupons accepted)

Let’s keep Fairmont clean and beautiful!
📞 Questions? Call Andy Geiger at 507‑776‑3232

09/02/2025

Thank you Fairmont Police Department for the information!!!!

🚲⚡ Thinking about riding an e-bike or electric scooter in Minnesota? Make sure you know the rules before you hit the road!

Whether you're commuting, exploring, or just out for fun, it's important to understand the laws that keep everyone safe. 🛴💡

📸 Check out the photo attached to get a quick overview

08/29/2025

Today is the LAST DAY to apply -- don't miss your chance to join the Fairmont Fire Department! 🧑‍🚒🚒🔥 https://fairmont.org/jobs-2/