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CITY OF FAIRFAX
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 10, 2026
A regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held February 10, 2026. Mayor Beer
called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present: Cindy Anderson, Mike Daly,
Dan Wozniak, and Deb Mallie. Marianne Wainwright was absent.
Mike Daly listed needed revisions to the January 13, 2026, minutes. He wants to be sure
council views minutes after they have been revised. He stated he has not seen the revised
January 8 minutes.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Daly to approve the consent agenda. Ayes: Anderson,
Daly, Wozniak, and Mallie. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried.
Building Administrator Eric Von Sprecken discussed the process to establish zero lot line
lots at 607 and 609 Hillview Drive. This topic will be an action item on the March agenda. He
also discussed suggested criteria for the rental inspection qualifications.
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Public Works Director Brian Merta discussed needed work on 76 Avenue. He will look
into getting a signed document with the developer, Linn County, and the City of Fairfax.
A Linn County Deputy reviewed the Sheriff’s Report.
The City received a quote from LL Pelling and Prairie Road Builders for seal coat street
work. Randy Kramer, with Prairie Road Builders, discussed their process and pricing, which
was the lower quote.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wozniak to approve the quote from Prairie Road Builders
for seal coat work in 2026. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, and Mallie. Nays: None. Absent:
Wainwright. Motion carried.
Motioned by Wozniak, seconded by Anderson to approve RESOLUTION 2026-12, A
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 5 FROM PEAK
CONSTRUCTION GROUP FOR THE HEARTLAND HEIGHTS PARK RESTROOMS
& PAVILION PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, and Mallie. Nays:
None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-12
duly adopted.
Shane Wicks reviewed revised CIP lists. The library project is to be removed from the CIP
lists, the Parks Amphitheater is to be added to the City Park & Athletic Complex Expansion
Project on the 2–5-year CIP list, and the Prairie Creek Restrooms Project is to be moved to the 2-
5-year CIP list. Shane will get revised numbers to Cynthia and have a revised list ready for the
March meeting.
The Interim City Clerk/Treasurer reviewed what she knew of the Council’s previous budget
discussions. She is to set the levy at $8.10, plug in Shane’s 1-year CIP items as well as the
department head’s submittals. She will have the updated spreadsheet ready for the March 10
meeting. If more discussion is needed, they can have it during the special later in March.
Extensive discussion was held about advertising for the City Clerk/Treasurer position. Job
requirements, job description, and places to run the ad were discussed. The Interim City
Clerk/Treasurer will send out the ad draft for review when it is ready.
Motioned by Wozniak, seconded by Mallie to word the ad as discussed and run the ad in
multiple places as discussed. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, and Mallie. Nays: None.
Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding outsourcing payroll. No action was taken.
Capital Improvements Fund - Pickleball Courts 13,825.00
Water Fund 37,879.46
Trust and Agency Fund 550.00
Sewer Fund 26,598.59
Garbage Fund 24,624.41
Farm Operations Fund 1,275.81
Total Expenses: 555,157.17
CLAIMS LIST February 10, 2026
Payee Purpose Amount
ABC Disposal Parks 325.60
Absolute Security Alarm monitoring 1,806.00
Advanced Business Systems CH Print Agreements 391.62
AFLAC Premiums 732.90
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 52.43
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 25.71
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 25.71
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 941.72
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 324.68
Alliant Energy Utility Bills 12,532.80
Avila, Sara Deposit Refund 127.37
Baker Paper Shop Supplies 94.95
Banacom Signs & More FD 87.96
Base Monthly S/C 82.00
Bayer, Tammy Parks 50.00
Benton County EMS Association FD 150.00
Benton County Fire Fighter's Assoc. FD 50.00
Bound Tree Medical FD 252.99
Bunge, Aaron FD 659.26
Burns Inc. Refund on 2-26 FACTS 100.00
Cengage Group Library 44.98
Center Point Large Print Library 231.08
Certified Pest Control CH & Lib Pest Control 130.00
Cintas CH Mats 15.71
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 500.50
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 79.50
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 70.50
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 70.50
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 70.50
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 207.76
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 114.75
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 70.50
Colonial Life Premium 161.56
Consolidated Energy Company Fuel 1,311.17
Cooper, Steve Parks Registration 275.00
Corridor Energy Cooperative Utility Bills 4,485.23
Costigan Construction, Inc. Refund on 02-26 FACTS 25.00
Custom Hose RU 494.46
Danko Emergency Equipment FD 11,163.26
Dill, Cindy Deposit Refund 75.00
Eagle Engraving Inc. FD 441.00
Eldon C Stutsman Chemicals 18.15
Elite Technology Inc. FD 6,300.00
Exline, Doug Refund 20.00
Fareway Parks, FD 282.06
FSSB ACH S/C 25.00
Gazette Publications 716.68
Globe Life Premium 91.72
Gurney UV Lights 3,591.30
Hall & Hall Engineers Engineering 24,963.90
Hawkins Chemicals 2,199.24
Hooplas Midwest Tape LLC Library 408.23
IMFOA Dues 150.00
Iowa One Call Locates 38.70
Iowa Repair & Machine FD 1,205.04
IPERS Payroll 13,394.88
Jacobs, Jill & Adam Deposit Refund 75.00
Jewell, Tyler Deposit Refund 27.37
Kids Reference Library 807.63
King's Material Concrete 1,914.78
Knox Company FD 584.00
Lefebure, Brandon Reimbursement 219.99
Linn County Deputy Sheriff's Membership Security monitoring 1,280.00
Locker Room Parks 478.00
Matheson Shop Welding Supplies 28.57
Menards Supplies 2,274.71
MES Service Company FD 489.00
MidAmerica Books Library 263.45
MidAmerican Energy Utility Bills 1,724.85
Midwest Wheel Companies, Inc. FD 76.68
Mutual Wheel Shop 33.60
Network Computer Solutions IT Work 1,050.00
Neuhaus, Logan Reimbursement 210.97
Overhead Door Water, Shop 2,000.00
Peak Construction Group Pay App #5- HH Park Proj. 44,146.50
Penworthy Library 372.33
Performance FD 52.69
Reliance Standard Premiums 254.16
Reliant Fire Apparatus FD 1,348.56
Republic Services 01-2025 Solid Waste 25,092.00
Rosekrans, Tina CH Mileage 34.80
Sankot's Garage Maintenance 855.49
Schimberg Co. Water 90.70
Simmons, Perrine Attorney Fees 4,995.00
SourceOne Cleaning CH Cleaning 539.00
South Slope Phone Service 78.75
South Slope Phone Service 36.07
South Slope Phone and Internet Service 973.16
Star Equipment FD, RU, Parks 11,998.81
State Chemical Solutions Shop 281.19
State Hygienic Laboratory W/WW Testing 1,549.00
Stimson, Cynthia Mentoring 3,801.83
Storm Steel Shop Supplies 1,335.60
TCM Bank Credit Card Balance 7,635.96
TNT Landscaping LLC Shop Equipment 764.34
Treasurer, State of Iowa WET Taxes 3,561.42
Treasurer, State of Iowa Sales Taxes 302.03
UMB Debt Fee 600.00
UnitedHealthcare Premium 817.73
US Cellular Cell Phones 224.75
US Treasury Payroll Taxes 6,009.88
US Treasury Payroll Taxes 3,532.74
US Treasury Payroll Taxes 3,364.26
US Treasury Payroll Taxes 3,593.90
USA Blue Book W/S Dept. Supplies 307.95
USPO Postage 523.99
Waln Repair Refund on 02-26 FACTS 50.00
Wellmark BC/BS Premium 10,915.49
WEX FD 215.79
Willow Lane Education Library 286.88
Wilson-Hite Insurance Insurance 941.00
Total Net Payroll 52,464.88
TOTAL 299,743.79