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FAIRFA FACTS .
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Special Ipc►tnts of Interest: UTILITY BILL CUSTOMER-5
- city Minutes
Library avers Your -utility bill should arrive to your home by the
Fire department News first day of each month. 'fake extra care. when
• Iparrtant Reminder removing your mail from, your box. Due to the size
Recollections of the Past of the utility bill, 1,t Can easily fall to the ground,
Blue Star Service Banners If for any reason you haven't received a bill by the
Pancake Breakfast second day of the month — Tease contact Mary at
' Legion Fish Fry City Hall 846--2204 for the amount due for that
month.. All late fees willstill be assessed to your
CITY HALL account whether you received a bill or not.
h otiday—Wednesday
7;31 AM-4:00 P
AMERICAN LEGION PEKOW POST #572
S`ucs&y and niuraday
7:30 AM-- 6:00 ?M AREA RESIDENTS, PLEASE NOTE: if you have a son,
Friday daughter, husband or wife currently on active duty with the
7:30 AM-9:30 AM Armed F=orces, Pekomy Post 572 has available a Blue Star Service
City Hall Phone:846-2204 Banner for a home window display, Contact Bud Burger at 846-
2435 or Dick Zeni5e4< at 846-2084 for availability.
Pancake Breaks#. Fund;raiser for youth going Eo summer camp.
Dates Sunday, February 16th {roan 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Place. St. Patric 4<'5 Church, Fairfax
DOOR PRIZES
F. .,1RFAX PtTBLIC L1BRARY
LIBRARY
Monday - Friday Saturday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Our New DVD Collection
Has Arrived FREE
Stop in Books & Magazines .
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Story Time Tuesdays
12:45 PM and 6:00 PIVI
Te n aorary book drop off box i .idc t d m the couityard until springy
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Valenfinef'f Tax Forms are available at the Library
Day FAI FAx FIRE AND RFsc,uF-
Proudly Serving Fairfax, Walford and Surrounding Areas
January was still a fairly mild month, monoxide detectors approximately
Although we experienced some cold every 3 to 4 years. You can purchase a.
and windy conditions the roads were test kit at local hardware stores for 3
dry and clear. There is still, a lot of to $4. Make sure your lit is UL
winter,left. After the snow and sleet we, approved,
had on February 3rd, many of us need All past and present members and
to remember our winter driving skills, their spouses would .like to thank the
Slow clown and don't tailgate. For all Fairfax State Bank for sponsoring the
the Fairfax and WaIford residence that annual fire department dinner at the
travel Highway 151 to Cedar Rapids, Fairfax Legion. It was an enjoyable
please again be aware of all vehicles evening for everyone,
turning off the highway into the Each year a firefighter is chosen and
businesses and housing developments. presented an award for firefighter of
When traveling this stretch of road, the year. The recipient for 2002 is
Iease slaw down! Lynn Miller from Walford. Lynn is a
Recently MidArnerican Energy taught very dedicated and dependable
a natural gas emergency class at the fie firefighter. He is a real asset to the
department. We always stress to (,heck department, Congratulations, Lynn!
your carbon monoxide detectors every You have respectfully earned this
G months. MidAmerican Energy award.
suggested) replacing your carbon
UPCOMING MEETINGS
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monday, March 31, 2003
7:00 PM
Upstairs in Fire Hall CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 11, 2003
7:00 PM
City Hall
LIBRARY BOARD
Monday, March 24, 2003
7:00 PM AMERICAN LEGION
Library Community Room Monday, March 4, 2003
7:00 PM - Legion Hall
Regular monthly meetings are held the 1st
Monday of each month at 7:00 PK All veterans
PLANNING & ZONING are invited to attend. 61
Mandy March 10 2003 Pekomy Post #572 bar is open daiily, Monday
Monday, through Friday at 3:30 PM. Come visit with your
7:00 PM friends.
City Hall Lenten Fish Frys will start March 7, 2003 and
If there is no agenda,the meeting will be run for 6 Friday evenings. Doors open at 5:00
ganceiied,
PM. �"he doors ,are open
For rental of the Legion Hall, please contact for all-Fairfax cifi Lens
Bud Burger at 846-2435 for availability and to join us at a g of
information.
these meetings. . .New
DEDI;INES ideas and suggestions
are always appreciated
NEWSLETTER AGENDAS and welcomed.
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 FIRST
The Fairfax Facts will be sent out TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
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.
REcOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST
In 1991, the City of Fairfax received its first grant from 7"rees
,Forever and Alliant Energy. 1t was at this tune that the Fairfax
Arbor Team was formed. This is a matching grant and F.A.T. held
e a`_ its first fundraiser — a pancake breakfast. The F.A.T. breakfast has
ry become an annual event in the communi
ty for the past. eleven
"Put Down Foots" years. Last year, thirty-five individuals volunteered over 140 hours
for this event. Many of these persons have volunteered each and
every year. Local businesses have contributed door prizes and the
Fairfax State Savings Bank has made significant financial support
' each year. Since 1:191, trees have been planted at the, Fairfax City
a Park, Prairie Creep Park the Fairfax Pu.bl:i.c Library, Fairfax City
~ ' ' CO 11I .Hall and Station, the Masonic Hall, Front Street along Prairie
Creep., 'Vanderbilt Street and Patrick's Green. This year the.
breakfast is scheduled forSunday, March 23 at St. Patrick's
Auditorium from 8:00 AM until Noon. Will you lend your support
to this worthwhile community event? The photographs in this
article were taken at the 2002 pancake breakfast.
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CITY OF FAIRFAX
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 11,2003
Mayor Voss called the meeting to order at_7:01 PM Council members present; Beer, Frieden, Scott &
Ekstrom Absent: Wainwright Also present: Ron Dusil &Dick Ransom Motion Ekstrom 2nd Beer approval
of Agenda & Clerk's Financial Report Aye 4 MC Motion Beer 2nd Scott approval Jan 14 2003 Council
Meeting Mins Aye 4 MC Mayor Voss declared the Public Hearing on General Obligation Note not to
exceed$110,000 for Library repairs&City Hall roof open 7;03 PM There being no objections Mayor Voss
declared the Public Hearing closed 7:04 PM Mayor Voss declared the Public Hearing on .General
Obligation Note not to exceed$390,000 for the purchase of two fire trucks open-7:04 PM discussion on the
reason of purchasing the trucks There being no objections Mayor Voss declared the Public Hearing closed
7:08 PM Motion Ekstrom 2°d Beer approve RESOLUTION 03-02-11-1 setting Feb 25 2003 at 11:00 AM
at City Hall for receiving & canvassing bids for the purchase of the Notes & Council shall meet on said
date at 5:00 PM; at City Hall for the purpose of considering such bids received. & passing a resolution
providing for the sale of the Notes Roll Call. Vote Aye 4 MC Sinn Co Sheriff`Dept presented the list of
calls Kelly Eversdyk discussed her hardship &asked the Council to forgive the housing rehab loan Motion
Frieden 2nd Beer approve to have Kelly be required to repay the balance of the forgivable loan or the
amount of funds remaining after the 154 mortgage is repaid whichever is less Aye 4 MC Tracey Mulcahey
ECSCOG discussed that 8 homes have been completed in the housing rehab program&that an extension of
the program is needed to complete the 2 remaining homes Completion by Sept Motion Scott 2nd Beer
authorizing the extension of the program&authorizing the Mayor to sign the letter of extension Aye 4 MC'
Frank Scott Prairie Road Builders discussion of 2003 seal coat project Motion Ekstrom 2nd Frieden
authorizing the Mayor to sign the proposal Aye 4 MC Lu Barron not in attendance Motion Beer 2nd Scott
approve RESOLUTION 03-02-11-2 amending Resolution 02-12-10-2 Roll Call Vote Aye 4 MC Dick
Ransom discussed the request of`ordi Excavating to have the 2001 Water Main Replacement Project be
accepted&approval of the maintenance bond Motion Beer 2nd Frieden approve RESOLUTION 03-02-11-
3 accepting 2001 Water Main Replacement Project&Approving Maintenance Bond Stoll Call Vote Aye 4
MC Discussion on shared road maintenance agreement with Limn Co Secondary Road Dept Motion Beer
2nd Scott to table RESOLUTION 03-02-11-4 Roll Call Vote Aye 4 MC Motion Ekstrom 2nd Frieden
approve claims presented for payment Aye 4 MC No library report given. Mayor Voss mentioned that
Garling Construction will work with the City to fix the problems with the library bldg Chief Sankot gave
the fire dept report There have been 16 calls since the I"of the yr Ron gave maintenance report The iron
filtration plant is under construction Discussion on various topics new tractor, trail & dug out Motion
Ekstrom 2Rd Scott to adjourn meeting 8:03 PM Ave 4 MC
Bill Voss,Mayor Mary Pacha, City Clerk
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March 7th
March 14th
Meal Includes:
Fish, salad, baked potato, roll,
March 21st dessert and beverage
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April 11th
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