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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 21, 2020
A special meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held April 21, 2020. In order to help stop
the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this special meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held
electronically. Chapter 21.8 of the Iowa Code does permit an electronic meeting where all
members participate remotely when an in-person meeting is impossible or impractical, which is
certainly true during this crisis. On March 19, 2020, Governor Reynolds issued a Proclamation
of Disaster Emergency which included a suspension of Iowa laws that would prevent the use of
electronic meetings or the limitation on the number of people present at an in-person meeting
site. Therefore, only Mayor Frieden and City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson were present at
Fairfax City Hall at 300 80th Street Court. The agenda had this message posted more than 24
hours in advance to give instructions on how others could participate in the meeting: Due to the
COVID-19 crisis, the City of Fairfax will be holding this special city council meeting
electronically via a conference call. If you would like to participate,just before the meeting start
time, you must call 425-436-6370 and enter this access code: 759797. Only staff are allowed in
city hall.
Mayor Frieden called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present
electronically: Travis Otto, Mike Daly, Kate Pacha,Nick Volk, and Marianne Wainwright.
Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson. Kevin Stensland was also on the conference call.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Pacha to approve the agenda. Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha,
Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Due to the tragic loss of Kathy Everett, the City of Fairfax needs to begin the hiring process.
Staff is recommending hiring a utility clerk, to go through the applications received for the recent
office assistant hiring, and post only in the three official places for ten days as required by Iowa
Code. A recommendation should be ready by the May 12 meeting.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Volk to post for a utility clerk until May 5, and to work
through the applications on hand. Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the colors for the water tank. Staff and the Mayor, along with
the engineer, will choose the colors. They should have some contrast and be neutral tones.
Mayor Frieden stated the City has been in contact with Linn County Public Health and has
followed all of their recommendations as well as those of the CDC. He also stated we have been
in contact with Kevin Everett and are providing him support where we can.
Cynthia Stimson reminded everyone about the card at city hall.
Motioned by Daly, seconded by Pacha to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha,
Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Frieden adjourned the meeting at 6:11 PM.
Mayor Burnell G. Frieden
City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson
Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. _f