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Home My WebLink About03/10/2026 Council Minutes CITY OF FAIRFAX REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 10, 2026 A regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held March 10, 2026. Mayor Beer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present: Cindy Anderson, Mike Daly, Dan Wozniak, Deb Mallie, and Marianne Wainwright. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wozniak to approve the consent agenda. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mike Daly asked how we check on the status of issues on the Sheriff’s report. Someone would need to call the department. Mayor Beer stated the library had 1221 door counts in February, complimented the fire department for working on grant applications, asked about hosting the Linn County fire meeting, asked Brian Merta about the job shadow and intern programs, and Joe Kell about the process of hiring the park seasonal employees. Building Administrator Eric Von Sprecken stated the 28E with Palo ends March 15 and 117 Railroad Street has a new owner. Linn County Supervisor Sami Scheetz gave a presentation about future plans for the CRLC Solid Waste Agency. Linn County Supervisor Kirsten Running-Marquardt gave a presentation about Linn County’s Case PA26-0002, Chapter 107 Unified Development Code Text Amendments. The City Council had extensive discussion concerning this amendment for gas-fired electric generating facilities. The proposed location will be near the current and future Heartland Heights Development. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION 2026-14, A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION OF THE LINN COUNTY SUPERVISORS’ CASE PA26-0002 – CHAPTER 107 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR GAS-FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-14 duly adopted. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Wozniak to approve RESOLUTION 2026-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR THE CITY OF FAIRFAX FOR THE POLICY YEAR APRIL 1, 2026 – APRIL 1, 2027. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-15 duly adopted. Discussion was held about the Final Plat to split property. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Anderson to approve RESOLUTION 2026-16, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOHNSON – RAMSEY ADDITION A REPLAT OF LOT 4 OF FAIRFAX HEIGHTS THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA FINAL PLAT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-16 duly adopted. Eric Von Sprecken discussed the proposed Zoning Code amendment. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wozniak to approve the second reading of ORDINANCE 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2025, OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY ADDING TO SECTION 1.07.C.D BULK REQUIREMENTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Mallie to suspend the rules requiring an ordinance be voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to ORDINANCE 3. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wozniak to give final approval of ORDINANCE 3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2025, OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY ADDING TO SECTION 1.07.C.D BULK REQUIREMENTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Bruce Boldt discussed with the City Council the next steps for a possible library addition. In FY26 $25,000 of the LOST money earmarked for this project will be used for a less expensive design. In FY27 $25,000 will be earmarked for fundraising. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wozniak to approve RESOLUTION 2026-17, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE WITH LINN COUNTY AND THE LINN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-17 duly adopted. Joe Kell discussed the annual quotes for Parks Department uniforms and shirts. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Daly to approve the quote from Cotton Gallery for Parks Department uniforms and shirts as needed. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Wozniak to approve RESOLUTION 2026-18, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PRIMARY ROADS IN MUNICIPALITIES. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-18 duly adopted. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Daly to approve moving from Nixle to Everbridge for community notifications software. We will be partnering with the cities of Ely, Solon, Atkins, and Center Point. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion by Wainwright, seconded by Wozniak to approve hiring Scott Gilland and Teagan Merta as full-time Public Works I employees as recommended by the hiring committee. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Mallie to approve RESOLUTION 2026-19, A RESOLUTION APPROVING WAGES FOR NON-FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY EMPLOYEES . Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Abstain: Daly and Wozniak. They abstained because they have children listed as park employees. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-19 duly adopted. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Mallie to approve RESOLUTION 2026-20, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 4 FROM BOOMERANG CORP. FOR THE WEST CEMETERY RD REALIGNMENT & RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, and Mallie. Nays: None. Abstain: Wainwright. Marianne Wainwright abstained because she works for the contractor. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-20 duly adopted. Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. February 2026 Receipts General Fund 38,410.66 Road Use Fund 26,499.20 LOSST 44,289.36 TIF Fund 6,578.36 Water Fund 36,326.55 Trust and Agency Fund 175.00 Water Revenue Debt Service 29,012.60 Sewer Fund 30,904.95 Sewer Revenue Debt Service 27,626.72 Garbage Fund 26,662.00 Total Revenue: 266,485.40 February 2026 Expenses General Fund 155,619.91 Road Use Fund 28,435.03 Debt Service Fund 600.00 Capital Improvements Fund - Well 4,450.99 Capital Improvements Fund - Bridge Project 1,760.41 Capital Improvements Fund - W Cem Intersection 901.25 Capital Improvements Fund - Sewer Lining 4,943.75 Capital Improvements Fund - Fire Station 1,132.99 Capital Improvements Fund - Pickleball Courts 5,002.50 Water Fund 36,664.75 Trust and Agency Fund 740.00 Sewer Fund 30,916.78 Garbage Fund 24,557.25 Total Expenses: 295,725.61 CLAIMS LIST March 10, 2026 Payee Purpose Amount ABC Disposal Parks 325.60 Absolute Security Alarm monitoring 1,116.00 Ace Electric FD 1,034.43 Acme Tools Shop 1,483.16 Advanced Business Systems Print Agreements 528.32 AFLAC Premiums 724.24 Alabama Fire College FD 108.00 Alliant Energy Utility Bill 0.30 Alliant Energy Utility Bill 8.64 Alliant Energy Utility Bill 72.32 Alliant Energy Utility Bill 42.77 Alliant Energy Utility Bill 21.17 Alliant Energy Utility Bill 21.17 Alliant Energy Utility Bill 631.87 Alliant Energy Utility Bill 397.00 Alliant Energy Utility Bills 11,520.34 Arp, Brady Refund 10.00 Base HRA Monthly S/C 58.00 Base HRA Payment 12.34 Base HRA Payment 24.16 Base HRA Payment 45.89 Bayer, Tammy Parks 50.00 Blackhawk Sprinklers CH 505.00 Boomerang Pay App #4 W. Cemetery Rd. 31,082.84 Bound Tree Medical FD 1,262.22 Campbell Supply Shop 552.99 Cengage Group Library 82.46 Center Point Large Print Library 231.73 Certified Pest Control CH & Lib Pest Control 130.00 Cintas CH Mats 15.71 City of Fairfax Utility Bill 619.50 City of Fairfax Utility Bill 208.10 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 241.59 City of Fairfax Utility Bill 134.20 City of Fairfax Utility Bill 70.50 Colonial Life Premium 181.60 Corridor Energy Cooperative Utility Bills 3,795.91 CR Signs Parks 573.00 Custom Hose Maintenance 663.09 Dakota Supply Group RU 675.00 Danko Emergency Equipment FD 7,318.15 Dinges Fire Company FD 488.83 Display Sales Parks 7,011.00 Fareway FD 321.54 FSSB ACH S/C 25.00 Future Line RU 6.48 Gazette Publications 310.86 Globe Life Premiums 91.72 Goodman, Tia On Time Deposit Refund 75.00 Grainger Shop 148.39 Hall & Hall Engineers Engineering 7,489.54 Hawkins Chemicals 649.13 Hooplas Midwest Tape LLC Library 288.27 Hyde, Brian UB Scheduled Deposit Refund 100.00 InSource Solutions Sewer 1,200.00 Interstate All Battery Center Streets 129.12 Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Dues 979.00 Iowa One Call Locates 23.40 IPERS Payroll 10,075.82 John's Lock & Key Parks 387.30 Jordans Heating & Cooling Fire Station Addition 7,345.00 Junior Library Guild Library 767.60 Kell, Joe Reimbursement 371.74 Krivachek, David Shop 472.00 Linn County Deputy Sheriff's Membership Security 240.00 Linn County Public Health Parks 300.00 Mactaggart, Beverly J On Time Deposit Refund 75.00 Marv Pesek Masonry Inc. Sign Repair 9,585.00 Matheson Shop 34.96 McDermott, Lindsay Library 325.00 McGrath Ford Maintenance 243.02 Menards Supplies 747.13 MES Service Company FD 113.70 MidAmerica Books Library 164.67 MidAmerican Energy Utility Bills 1,844.07 Netolicky, Patty Parks 107.29 Network Computer Solutions IT work 696.75 Peak Construction Group Pay App #6 - HH Restrooms Proj. 5,068.25 Penworthy Library 409.30 Perna, Kayla Refund 5.00 Playaway Products Library 1,492.56 Plumb Supply Water 500.63 Pomp's Tire Service Maintenance 35.31 Red Cedar Chamber Music Library 200.00 Reliance Standard Premiums 254.16 Reliant Fire Apparatus FD 245.00 Reliant Fire Apparatus FD 174.95 Republic Services 02-2025 Solid Waste Services 24,972.00 Rohlena, Charles Landlord Deposit Refund 60.00 Rohlena, Charles Landlord Deposit Refund 60.00 Rohlena, Charles Landlord Deposit Refund 60.00 Rohlena, Charles Landlord Deposit Refund 60.00 Rohlena, Charles Landlord Deposit Refund 60.00 Rohlena, Charles Landlord Deposit Refund 60.00 Rohlena, Charles Landlord Deposit Refund 60.00 Rohlena, Charles Landlord Deposit Refund 160.00 Rosekrans, Tina Mileage 40.60 Roto-Rooter Sewer 9,450.00 Schimberg Co. Water, Shop 537.43 Schnoebelen, Caitlin UB Scheduled Deposit Refund 17.37 Simmons, Perrine Attorney Fees 21,122.10 Sled Shed FD 20.99 Solberg's FD 75.09 SourceOne Cleaning CH Cleaning 539.00 South Slope Phone Service 76.17 South Slope Phone Service 36.07 South Slope Phone and Internet Service 973.37 Standard Bearings Sewer 1,552.02 Star Equipment FD new addition 68.40 State Chemical Solutions Shop 683.01 State Hygienic Laboratory W/WW Testing 1,306.50 Storm Steel Maintenance 119.16 TCM Bank Credit Card Balance 10,157.23 Toingar, Briditte & Esaie Landlord Deposit Refund 75.00 Toingar, Briditte & Esaie Landlord Deposit Refund 75.00 Toingar, Briditte & Esaie Landlord Deposit Refund 75.00 Toingar, Briditte & Esaie Landlord Deposit Refund 75.00 Toingar, Briditte & Esaie Landlord Deposit Refund 75.00 Toingar, Briditte & Esaie Landlord Deposit Refund 75.00 Toingar, Briditte & Esaie Landlord Deposit Refund 75.00 Toingar, Briditte & Esaie Landlord Deposit Refund 75.00 Treasurer, State of Iowa WET Taxes 3,965.41 Treasurer, State of Iowa Sales Taxes 479.06 Trenary, Nick Library 90.00 UnitedHealthcare Premium 882.85 US Cellular Cell Phones 234.37 US Treasury Payroll Taxes 5,088.73 US Treasury Payroll Taxes 3,899.29 US Treasury Payroll Taxes 3,436.60 US Treasury Payroll Taxes 3,444.51 USA Blue Book Water/Sewer Dept. Supplies 5,029.39 USPO Postage 418.21 USPO Postage 526.43 Vamzante, Jacob On Time Deposit Refund 75.00 Van Meter Shop 1,998.09 Wade's Golf & Mow Parks 11,000.00 Wellmark BC/BS Premium 8,744.27 WEX FD 410.23 Yeast, Amanda Parks 5.00 Total Net Payroll 50,564.54 TOTAL 301,852.54