HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/2015 Council Minutes CITY OF FAIRFAX
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 2, 2015
The special meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Thursday, April 2, 2015, at
Fairfax City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Wainwright called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
Council members present: Bernie Frieden, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Council
members absent: JoAnn Beer and Travis Otto. Mayor Rabe was also absent. Other city staff
present: Cynthia Stimson, Dave Yanecek, and Lynn Miller. Shane Wicks, president of Hall and
Hall Engineers was also present.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the agenda. Ayes: Frieden,
Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Beer and Otto. Motion carried.
The commercial building permit application packet, with a revised site plan, from Waln
Repair and Shane Wick's recommendation letter were reviewed and discussed.
Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve the commercial building permit for
an addition to Waln Repair's building. Ayes: Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None.
Absent: Beer and Otto. Motion carried.
Marc Magers discussed the situation that one of our outdoor warning sirens did not work
yesterday during the regular monthly testing. Graybill Communications has submitted a quote of
$36,077 to replace both sirens and an estimate of$20,000 for the utility poles. The city clerk has
contacted both Linn County REC and Alliant Energy about getting a utility pole supplied by
them. We are waiting for more information. LOST money was discussed as a possible funding
source.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve to have Graybill install two new
outdoor warning sirens per quote, not to exceed $57,000.00 and have them get our current
system working immediately, while waiting for the new sirens at no additional cost. This project
can be funded by LOST funds. Ayes: Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent:
Beer and Otto. Motion carried.
Shane Wicks discussed the easement agreements for drainage swale improvements in
Karat's Addition. The City Council requested that the agreements be reviewed by the city
attorney to ensure they are enforceable.
Shane Wicks presented information about the Corridor MPO's Connections 2040, which
is their Long-Range Transportation Plan. Fairfax trail and street information was discussed.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to have Hall and Hall Engineers submit an
application for the Fairfax trails. Ayes: Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None.
Absent: Beer and Otto. Motion carried.
Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Frieden,
Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Beer and Otto. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Wainwright adjourned the meeting at 6:37 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Wainwright
City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson
Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
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Manor Pro Tem Marianne Wainwright I1
CITY ClerkrTreasurer CnII�Iafimsan COMMISSION NUMBER 753222
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