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Home My WebLink About07-2002 City of Fairfax v�h,) +H+ i« JULY 2002 a .F °Y Ja �?.S� i�"9 ayuq r lV�F li 4M14�,yF dr��i b y i N MN City Reminders *Citi-ens that axe using their garbage cans for yard waste containers are reminded to please make sure that the containers are free of any and all garbage. *Plastic containers that hold the yard waste must be free of water. To prevent this from happening (especially when it rains), poke 6 to 7 holes in the Special points of interest: bottom of the container by using a 1/2 to 3/4"drill bit. • City Reminders *Residents are allowed to set out the fitst 34 gallon container (maximum 40 • American Flags for sale lbs) for FREE with out a garbage tag. additional containers MUST have a tag a fixed. The tags are a $1.25 and can be purchased at City Hall, the Handi Mart • City Minutes and The Waterworks. • Child Care *'Yard waste is being picked up on 'Tuesdays on a weekly basis from April — • Library News October. The yard waste must be placed in yard waste paper bags or plastic • Norte American P-51 containe'r's (maximum 40 lbs). • Fire Depar=ent News *If you experience any problems with Waste Management, do not call City Hall. Please call Waste Management at 1-800-542-8392. • Bible School *Please'l No phone calls to City employees at their residences between or after the normal working hours. For your convenience the hours for City Hall are on the front page of this newsletter. If there is a need to make a call after, hours, ...- _ please leave a message on the answering machine at 846-2204. CIITY HALL *If you are planning on being gone between the first and fifteenth of the month, please call City Hall at S46-2204 with your meter reading. Monday—Wednesday—Friday 7.30 AM—4:00 PM *Please be advised that fireworks are illegal in the State of Iowa. Be respectful to your neighbors and their pets by abiding by the laws of the City and the State. Taesday and Thursday 7:30 AM—6:00 PM *No swifr=ng or fishing is allowed in the Fairfax quarry. City HaE Phone:846-2204 NOTICE City Hall will be closed duringPhone messages will be answered RECOLLECTIONS OF TIFF PAST TREASURY DEPARTMENT WAR SAVINGS STAFF OFFICE OF STATE ADMIN(STRATOR $E;Jt 177 1943 Mr. John Kral l Fairfax, Iowa Dear 14r. Krall; I am enclosing herein a picture of the P-51 "Mustang Fighter" purchased by the pea ple in your 4ommunity through the purchase of bonds in Aprills Second War Loan Drive., I would like to sutzest that thio be famed and hung up in some prominent place in your community, Kind personal regards.. Very truly yours, B. T. Terrine, Chairman BTP,A Linn County War Finance Committee Enol FURYICTORYI TAMPS RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST Nowt :SJT i 1 f u•: E t l! 1 a .. i �ey2 ' 0 3 :>� �.aXfki.� •.: }k-�; { ti }{vii\y. THIS TS THF, FAMOUS NORTH AMERICAN P-51, the MUSTANG fighter, which has distinguished itself in sweeps against Nazis. The P-51 Mustangs, in service with the U.S. Army Air Forces and the British Army Cooperation Command, were; 1. The first airplanes built can the basis of World War lZ combat l(olowledge. 2. The first U.S. fighters to cross the English Channel into Occupied Europe after the fall of France. 3. The first single-engine airplanes based in Britain to penetrate Germany. Both American and British flyers predict that it will be acknowledged the world's best fighter. THESE PLANES ARE BU11:C BY .NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC. This Article Will Be Continued in Next Month's Newsletter FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY Renew By Phonel If the Library is closed, patrons are able to renew their materials by phone...just leave a message. NEW LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Friday Used Books 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 10 for $1.00 Saturday Quilt Raffle Winner!fll 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ken Selzer Story Time Hours Preschool - Every Monday at 12:30 PM or 5:30 PM Grade School - Every Monday at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE Proudly Serving Fairfax, Wal�ford and Surrounding Areas The City of Walford has completed given; the trucks were always full. their addition to city hall. There is Fireworks furnished by the Fairfax now a fire truck from Fairfax in the Fire Department were the grand new stall. Engine 355, which is a finale for the day and they proved to pumper, will be used for quick be awesome! Every year our goal is response until all other Fairfax units to improve o-ux show with some arrive on the scene. 'Having this :new gimrriicks and, displays and still apparatus in Walford will. help us to maintain our budget. The members better serve the Walford community. of the Fairfax Fire Department Once again, everyone in the would like to thank all the surrounding area enjoyed U.S.A. businesses and private contributors Days in Faiffax. This year the fire in the Fairfax, Walford and department not only provided the surrounding area for helping us parade with fire trucks, they got to make this show successful. Without showcase their Honor Guard. The your help, the fireworks would not Honor Guard is a group of six exist. (Six van loads of people from Fairfax firefighters who can perform Waterloo traveled to Fairfax just to a variety of services when needed. In see the fireworks. They are coming the afternoon fire truck 'rides were back next year!) UPCOMING- MEETINGS (FIRE DEPARTMENT Monday, July 29, 2002 J. 7:00 PM Upstairs in Fire Hall CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 18, 2002 7:00 PM LIBRARY BOARD City Hail Monday, August 12, 2002 7:00 PM Library Community Room AMERICAN LEGION Monday, August 5, 2002 8:00 PM PLANNING & ZONING Legion Hall Pekomy Post 572 regular meetings are held ° '4; Monday, August 12, 2002 the first Monday of each month. The meetings "` 7:00 PM will now start at 8:00 PM. All veterans are City Hall invited to attend, If there is no agenda,the meeting will be For rental of the Legion Hall, please contact cancelled• Ken Gordon at 286-082.5 for availability and Information. Che doors are open New 3' x 5' American Flags are available for allll"zirfax dlhi ,,ns through the Legion. Please contact Bud Burger for more information at 846-2435. to join is at army of these meetings New ideas and snag eslions DEADLINES are always ap ireciated and welcomed. NEWSLETTER AGENDAS (Please have news articles, Depending on the situation,the community events, announcement, deadline to be placed on the etc. to City Hall by the first Planning& Zoning Commission and FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH the City Council agendas is the The Fairfax Facts will be sent out WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE MEETING shortly after the City Council Meeting. BY 12:00 NOON FOR ALL SENIOR CITIZENS Meetings are held at the Fairfax American Legion Hall on the second Tuesday of the month. The Linn County Public Health Nurse is there from 11,00 AM to 12:00 Noon to check blood pressure and pulse. Potluck begins at 12:00 Noon. Just bring a covered dish and table service. The Business Meeting follows the meal. After the meeting, there is a social time for playing cards and games. For more additional information, please call Frank Novotny at 365-0868. CHILP CARE ( s w w � A115 - Fall o T�r�e w p" o 1175 Welcome Summer On/y Klds Are Also Welcome d Reasonable Rates Toys Galore Many Years Experience It References Meals & Snacks Prov0ec Located in Fairfax Heights AUtion Lisa of S/6- 7101 CLOVER RIDGE CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - 0! 1 Who: All children Age 4 (and potty trained) Grade 5 (completed) -�fi h• *6th - 12th graders are encouraged ` to help with younger kids. When: Monday,Thursday,duly 22-25! , What time: 6:30 8:30 p.m. ( N "" ' ExplQriny Cod's Wt oderm ,. Where; Clover Ridge Church Highway 151, Walford, IA f ` Come and see what Cod has done as Vacation Bible School at Clover Ridge Church goes to the "art gallery" to learn about God's masterpieces. We will hear great stories,do fun crafts, sing songs, and splay cool games! Bring a friend to join in too! Cost: $5 per child. $10 Maximum fee per family. Checks made out to Clover'Ridge UMC. Cost includes materials for activities, crafts, and snack. Immediate financial Assistance is available-no fee is mandatory to be able to participate in the program. For more Information.call Clover Ridge Church at(319)8846.2349. `w. To register-return the form below to Clover Ridge Church,Attu,VBS, P.O. Box 87, Walford, IA 52351 or bring to the church office. Please register by Sunday,July 7, 2002 so we can have agate numbers for supplies. CITY OF FAIRFAX REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 9, 2002 Mayor Pro-tem Wainwright called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM Council members present: Beer, Frieden, Scott,&Ekstrom,Absent: Mayor Voss Also piesent: Ron,Dusil,Nancy Flickinger&Dick Ransom Motion Beer 2,d Ekstrom approval of Agenda&Clerk's Financial Report Aye 4 MC Motion Beer 2nd Frieden approval June 11, 2002 Council Meeting Mins Aye 4 MC Discussion on sidewalk elimination Motion Beer 2"d Ekstrom approve]RESOLUTION 02-07-09-1 195 Bluff Drive Roll Call Vote: All Ayes MC Motion Beer 2"d Frieden approve"SOLUTION 02-07-09-2 401 Prairie View Circle Roll Call Vote: All Ayes MC Many residents living on E Cemetery Rd were present addressing concerns on future flooding issues regarding the property on the comer of 80' St&E Cemetery Rd Discussion on additional issues concerning this property: site plan, storm water management, dumping asphalt, trucks using E Cemetery Rd &zoning The Sheriff Report was given by Sgt Lynn Johnson City Hall will be closed during the week of July 22 through July 26 Phone messages will be answered during this week The City will not pursue any grants at this time Dick Ransom led discussion on the UP RR Spur Line A letter from the City Attorney will direct the UP RR to meet the 10 conditions set forth for the special exception use permit directed from the Board of Adjustments on 12-1-97 before commencing with the project Motion Beer 2"d.Ekstrom approve claims presented for payment Aye 4 MC Library Report given by Councilperson Beer Election of Officers to the Library Board Vern Cerveny President Berniece K'leppe Vice-President Kelly Giese Secretary Effective for Sept Meeting the Library Board will meet on the 4th Monday of the month Over 55 children have attended the Storytime Programs$300.00 has been received for the quilt raffle which will go to the purchase of hard cover Zoobooks Dave Yanecek reported for the Fire Dept Thank you to anyone who donated towards the USA Day fireworks&the dept received great comments on the fireworks display Ron Dusil gave the Maintenance Report Ron&Dick Ransom measured sidewalks from 506 Williams Blvd to 610 Williams Blvd City to obtain quotes for sidewalk replacement Discussed hot mix for Vanderbilt St& replacement of culverts on Church St&Main St Motion Ekstrom 2"d Scott to adjourn meeting 8:11 PM Aye 4 MC Marianne Wainwright,Mayor Pro-tem. Mary Pacha, City Clerk Full Time Openings for Infant and Toddler APO 6:30 arm - 6:00 p.m. Enroll Now for Summer Day "W, x Programs for z . _ School Age Kids c4f cm� = Enroll Today for Fall Pre School p 4 / • i+Mr l 1 k ri, CALL TODAY 319-846-TOTS (8687) New Director Lana Kelsey Licensed Bachelor Social Work(LBSW) �1+®" Certified Therapetttic Recreation Specialist(C7RS) City of Fairfax PRSRT STD POBoX337 US POSTAGE Fairfax,IA 52228 PAID FAIRFAX, IA PERMIT NO.6 Phona:219•846.2204 frf�r,�YsouRtis4e.net Postal Customer Fairfax, 1A 52228