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CITY OF FAIRFAX
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 2026
A regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held May 12, 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 with the amended
city council minutes from April 14, 2026. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and
Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
A Linn County Deputy Sheriff reviewed the list of calls. Traffic was discussed.
Motioned by Wozniak, seconded by Anderson to go into closed session according to Iowa
Code 21.5, Section 1, Paragraph c. to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently
in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Ayes: Anderson, Daly,
Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wozniak to go back into open session at 7:38 PM. Ayes:
Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Wozniak to sign the proposed Engagement Letter from
Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. for them to file as an intervener with the IUC in
opposition of the proposed new Alliant Energy natural gas power generating plant. Ayes:
Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION 2026-35, A
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE PROPOSED MORGAN VALLEY ENERGY CENTER
AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A LETTER TO THE IOWA UTILITIES
COMMISSION. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-35 duly adopted.
Mayor Beer opened a public hearing regarding entering into a General Obligation Corporate
Purpose Loan Agreement at 7:41 PM. No comments were received at city hall or during the
meeting. Mayor Beer closed the public hearing at 7:42 PM.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wozniak to approve RESOLUTION 2026-36, A
RESOLUTION TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A
GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE LOAN AGREEMENT. Roll call
vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-36 duly adopted.
Mayor Beer opened a public hearing regarding the FY26 Budget Amendment #2 at 7:43 PM.
The interim city clerk/treasurer gave a brief statement about the FY26 budget. No comments
were received at city hall or during the meeting. Mayor Beer closed the public hearing at 7:44
PM.
Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Mallie to approve RESOLUTION 2026-37, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S PROPOSED AMENDMENT #2 TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie,
and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-37
duly adopted.
Bruce Boldt discussed the Library Board’s recommendation to hire Amperage Marketing to
do a feasibility study about fundraising for a library addition. The cost will be $30,000. They
are requesting to use LOSST money to pay for this study. Discussion was held about the status
of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, as well as the design and cost of an addition.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Mallie to approve RESOLUTION 2026-38, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
AMPERAGE MARKETING + FUNDRAISING AGREEMENT. Roll call vote: Ayes:
Anderson, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: Daly. Motion carried. Mayor Beer
declared RESOLUTION 2026-38 duly adopted.
Motioned by Wozniak, seconded by Daly to approve RESOLUTION 2026-39, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,
IOWA AND CHRIS PHILIPP. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, and
Wainwright. Nays: Mallie. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-39
duly adopted.
Discussion was held concerning a request for additional vacation leave over the standard
policy from Rosina Guyer.
Motioned by Mallie, seconded by Anderson to approve granting Rosina Guyer to receive 120
annual hours of vacation after a favorable 90-day review and an additional twenty annual hours
of vacation after four years of employment. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and
Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Daly to approve the final reading of ORDINANCE
07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2025,
OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 106, COLLECTION
OF SOLID WASTE. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Mallie to approve RESOLUTION 2026-40, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE CORRIDOR
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AND COMMITING TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCHING
FUNDS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD AND ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSPORTATION
GRANT FUNDS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Wozniak, and Mallie. Nays: Daly and
Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-40 duly adopted.
Extensive discussion was held about the current traffic problems in Fairfax. Don Stockton
presented information about the various areas of trouble and possible solutions. An immediate
solution, even if temporary is needed.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Mallie to authorize a traffic study of the entire length of
Highway 151 through Fairfax. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Wozniak to approve RESOLUTION 2026-41, A
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 8 FROM PEAK
CONSTRUCTION GROUP FOR THE HEARTLAND HEIGHTS PARK RESTROOMS
& PAVILION PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and
Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-41 duly
adopted.
Motioned by Mallie, seconded by Anderson to approve RESOLUTION 2026-42, A
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 6 FROM BOOMERANG
CORP. FOR THE WEST CEMETERY RD REALIGNMENT & RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, and Mallie. Nays: None.
Marianne Wainwright abstained because she works for the contractor. Motion carried. Mayor
Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-42 duly adopted.
Motioned by Mallie, seconded by Daly to approve RESOLUTION 2026-43, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX AND HALL & HALL
ENGINEERS, INC. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-43 duly adopted.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Mallie to approve RESOLUTION 2026-44, A
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FROM JIM SCHROEDER
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CITY OF FAIRFAX BRM-2462(602)--8N-57 BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT – CCS PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie,
and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-44
duly adopted.
Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Anderson to approve RESOLUTION 2026-45, A
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 1 FROM JIM SCHROEDER
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CITY OF FAIRFAX BRM-2462(602)--8N-57 BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT – CCS PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie,
and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-45
duly adopted.
Brian Merta recommended hiring Dallas Chandler as a year-round part-time as needed
maintenance department employee.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Daly to hire Dallas Chandler as a year-round part-time
as needed maintenance department employee at $25.00 an hour. Ayes: Anderson, Daly,
Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Brian Merta discussed the ISG Intern Program and recommended the City participate as there
is an intern from Fairfax. ISG will reimburse the City of Fairfax up to $5,000.00 in costs.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Mallie to hire Michael Poorman for 12 weeks at 20 hours a
week at $19.35 and hour as an intern through the ISG Program. Ayes: Anderson, Daly,
Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Mallie to approve RESOLUTION 2026-46, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAGES FOR NON-FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY
EMPLOYEES. Roll call vote: Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer declared RESOLUTION 2026-46 duly adopted.
Discussion was held about the process to fill the city administrator position. Some of the
City Council requested additional information about the duties before making a decision. Mayor
Beer and staff will work on compiling this information.
Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Daly to approve a new Lucky Wife Wine Slushies
Special Event Class C Retail Alcohol License Application. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak,
Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Daly to approve a new Over-the-Counter Retail
Tobacco License for Lil Roosters FFX at 700 Williams Blvd. Ayes: Anderson, Daly, Wozniak,
Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wozniak to approve RESOLUTION 2026-47, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. Roll call vote: Ayes:
Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer
declared RESOLUTION 2026-47 duly adopted.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Wozniak to approve RESOLUTION 2026-48, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT
OF DEBT PRINCIPAL, INTEREST, AND FEES DUE JUNE 1, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes:
Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Beer
declared RESOLUTION 2026-48 duly adopted.
Extensive discussion was held concerning fireworks. Dan Wozniak spoke as a resident
suggesting an ordinance meeting the State of Iowa's minimum dates and times to set off
fireworks. Staff were directed to draft a more extensive newsletter article about fireworks.
Discussion was held regarding the current Agenda and Meeting Policy.
Motioned by Wozniak to place this topic on the next agenda died for lack of a second.
Dan Wozniak requested placing the topic of having the attorney review the Agenda and
Meeting Policy again on the June 9th agenda.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Mallie to approve the claims list dated May 12, 2026. Ayes:
Anderson, Daly, Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Beer gave a sewer lining project update.
The interim city clerk/treasurer made a statement about it being her last city council meeting
and thanked her supporters during her 17 years working for the City of Fairfax.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Wozniak to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Anderson, Daly,
Wozniak, Mallie, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Beer adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:26 PM.
Mayor Jo Ann Beer
Interim City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson
Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
April 2026 Receipts
General Fund
Road Use Fund
LOSST
T1F Fund
Water Fund
Trust and Agency Fund
Water Revenue Debt Service
Sewer Fund
Sewer Revenue Debt Service
Garbage Fund
Total Revenue:
April 2026 Expenses
General Fund
Road Use Fund
LOSST Fund
Capital Improvements Fund - Well
Capital Improvements Fund - Bridge Project
531,211.31
33,387.00
58,124.98
403,926.22
37,725.26
425.00
29,208.89
29,457.15
27,726.63
26,745.25
1,177,937.69
244,715.89
49,666.55
15,000.00
249,128.26
361.25
aro,/
Capital Improvements Fund - W Cem Intersection 115,196.17
Capital Improvements Fund - Sewer Lining 1,182.50
Capital Improvements Fund - Fire Station Addition 10,695.28
Capital Improvements Fund - Pickleball Project 120.00
Water Fund 80,046.62
Trust and Agency Fund 160.00
Sewer Fund 57,926.65
Garbage Fund 29,987.73
Total Expenses: 854,186.90
CLAIMS LIST May 12, 2026
Payee Purpose Amount
ABC Disposal Parks 275.60
Absolute Science Library & Parks 1,025.00
Absolute Security Alarm monitoring 1,806.00
Adams Multimedia of Iowa Legal Publications 796.07
Advanced Business Systems CH Print Agreements & Supplies 618.48
AFLAC Premiums 905.30
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 686.42
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 68.17
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 22.69
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 22.69
Alliant Energy Utility Bill 397.00
Alliant Energy Utility Bills 10,768.12
Atkins Summer Ball League Fees 200.00
Baker Paper & Supplies CH supplies 384.09
Banacom Signs FD 57.32
Base HRA Monthly S/C 58.00
Bayer, Tammy Parks 50.00
Bischoff, Skylar On Time Deposit Refund 75.00
Bluejay Softball Club Registration Fee 350.00
Boomerang Pay App #6 W. Cemetery Rd. 553,942.90
Bound Tree Medical FD 141.79
Buch, Ron & Kaye On Time Deposit Refund 75.00
Cengage Group Library 45.00
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 874.50
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 90.00
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 70.50
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 70.50
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 120.11
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 173.73
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 125.88
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 70.50
City of Fairfax Utility Bill 70.50
City of Fairfax FD 105.38
City of Keystone League Fees 300.00
Coast to Coast Library 542.06
Colonial Life Premium 181.60
Consolidated Energy Fuel 3,140.42
Construction Material Shop 544.86
Corridor Energy Cooperative Utility Bills 3,595.25
Cotton Gallery Ltd. Parks 2,183.00
CR Signs Parks 816.00
Custom Hose RU 496.98
Diligent Corporation Annual Fee 4,177.48
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. RU 8,129.80
Ever-Green Landscape Parks 2,200.00
Fareway Parks 1,803.31
Fleming Irrigation Parks 802.20
FSSB ACH S/C 25.00
Globe Life Premium 91.72
Hall & Hall Engineers Engineering 30,917.79
Hawkeye State Scale Inc. Water/Sewer 144.00
Hawkins Chemicals 899.01
Hooplas Midwest Tape LLC Library 328.04
Iowa Finance Authority Debt Payment 183,083.75
Iowa Finance Authority Debt Payment 203,550.00
Iowa Finance Authority Debt Payment 26,082.85
Iowa One Call Locates 69.50
IPERS Payroll 10,891.28
Jim Schroeder Construction Pay App #1 - Bridge Project 11,135.60
Jordans Heating & Cooling Maintenance Shop 475.00
King's Material Water, RU, FD new addition 19,179.91
Klinefelter, Staci Reimbursement 209.18
Kluesner Construction Streets Sweeping 2,960.00
Kwilose, Philip On Time Deposit Refund 75.00
L. Miller Landscaping RU 2,400.00
Land, Karen Library 600.00
Linn County Deputy Sheriff's Membership Security 300.01
LSH Productions Library 400.00
Menards Supplies 1,323.82
MES Service Company FD 3,745.58
MidAmerica Books Library 149.70
MidAmerican Energy Utility Bills 370.50
Myers-Cox Co. Parks 342.79
National Mississippi River Museum Library 564.40
Netolicky, Patty Parks 162.78
Network Computer Solutions IT Work 8,293.25
Nippon Sanso Matheson Shop Supplies 34.96
Peak Construction Group Pay App #8 - HH Restrooms Proj. 27,330.98
Penworthy Library 560.01
Performance Foodservice Parks 2,713.13
Perry, Tristan Reimbursement 204.85
Quill Supplies 220.49
RDJ Specialties FD 768.54
Reliance Standard Premiums 232.98
Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. FD 1,407.44
Republic Services 04-2025 Solid Waste Services 25,053.00
Rosekrans, Tina Mileage 73.23
Roto-Rooter Sewer, RU Work 2,280.00
Sankot's Garage Maintenance 8,050.00
Schimberg Co. Water 101.53
Simmons, Perrine Attorney Fees 8,518.50
SourceOne Cleaning CH Cleaning 539.00
South Slope Phone Service 76.39
South Slope Phone Service 36.02
South Slope Phone and Internet Service 972.44
St. Luke's Work Well Solutions IDOT Drug Screening 30.00
Star Equipment RU 5,693.15
State Hygienic Laboratory W/WW Testing 1,662.00
State of Iowa Auditor - Rob Sand Audit 22,386.50
Stimson, Cynthia Reimbursement 187.05
TCM Bank Credit Card Balance 7,507.29
Teleflex FD 598.00
TNT Landscaping Maintenance 318.87
Treasurer, State of Iowa WET Taxes 4,452.96
Treasurer, State of Iowa Sales Taxes 459.69
UnitedHealthcare Premium 817.73
UnityPoint - St. Luke’s Drug & Alcohol Testing 42.00
US Cellular Cell Phones 234.34
US Treasury Payroll Taxes 6,980.48
US Treasury Payroll Taxes 3,866.42
US Treasury Payroll Taxes 3,836.70
US Treasury Payroll Taxes 4,001.68
USA Blue Book Water/Sewer Dept. Supplies 1,851.88
USPO Postage 403.75
USPO Postage 538.02
Weber, Mary On Time Deposit Refund 75.00
Wellmark BC/BS Premium 11,455.43
WEX FD 314.78
Wharton, Lindsey & Owen On Time Deposit Refund 75.00
White Cap Shop & FD Addition Supplies 252.35
Total Net Payroll 63,089.60
TOTAL 1,332,906.61