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Home My WebLink About05-2004 City of Falrfax a MAY 2004 FAT, F NOTICE — CITY HALL HOURS ]EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY City Hall Will Be Open From ' 7,30 AM until 4:00 PM Monday—Friday M WASTE PICKUP DAY Due to the Memorial Day holiday, waste pickup day will be Wednesday, June 2nd and Yard Waste will be picked up on Thursday,June 3rd. CITY CHECKING METERS Due to the recent Audit of the City and to ensure tbat'meters are being read correctly, Special interest:points of Due maintenance departmient will be randomly checking the readiaags on water meters, intWe will call in advance to set up a time that will be convenient. • City Minutes FAIRFAX USA DAY — SATURDAY, JULY 3 • Library News Watch for complete details of scheduled events for our town celebration in the June • Fire Department News Fairfax Facts Newsletter,the Penny Saver on June 23rd and your mail box. • City Wide Clean TREES I'N FAIRFAX HEIGHTS Cleanup Day • Red Cedar Chamber The City is in the process of planting trees on City parking in Fairfax Heights. Please Music contact,(ity Hall,if you do not want a tree on the parking in front or your house. • Wa]lfordWaddle AMERICAN LEGION - PEKOMY POST # 572 • Memorial Day Services Memorial Day Services CITY' � � Monday, May 31, 2004 I at CITY HALL HOURS 1.0:30 AM Momiay FrHay 7:30 AM4:00 i�M ''�,� ^' Legion Hall Fairfax, IA Gty l aD Photic:846-2204 CITY OF FAIR,FA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11,2004 Regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday,May 11,2004 at Fairfax City Hall at 7:00 PM. Mayor Voss presided. Council members present: Beer, Frieden, Scott, Glick, Wainwright. Others present: Randy Scholer, Dick Ransom, Ron Dusil, Kathy Rickertsein, Connie Frame, Amy Peterson, Vernon Cerveny,Ken Cole,and various citizens. Wainwright moved to approve the agenda and the Cleric's Financial Statements, seconded by Scott, Roll call vote:Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Scott,Glick,Wainwright, Nays:None. Motion carried. Frieden moved to approve and place on file the minutes of the regular council meeting dated April 13, 2004, the minutes of the special council meeting dated April 21, 2004, and the minutes of the workk session dated April 27, 2004, seconded by Beer. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Scott, Glick, Wainwright, Nays: None.Motion carried. , The Sheriffs report was given by Deputy, Nick Hamilton and the Call for Service Log submitted, Council and concerned citizens reported on various problems with traffic violations. Sheriff is to investigate this matter further. Dick Ransom, Hall &Hall Engineers, Inc. submitted a proposal for eli"nrinating the drainage problem on Fairfax Road. He stated that Union Pacific had requested a change in the location of the access point for emergency and railroad vehicles to the interchange yard under construction. The requested change would be from the end of Burger Lane to the end of Fairfax Road, The railroad has indicated they would remove the trees along Fairfax Road in the unimproved area,re-grade the surface.and place new rock surfacing. A new 3'x 8' box culvert would be constructed to allow the drainage along the west side of Fairfax Road to flow under the road connection to the interchange yard providing for a 50 year storm to pass under the road. The proposed connection would be gated at the end of a chain link fence, which will be constructed along the south side of the interchange yard. Various citizens voiced their concerns with the proposal. It was the consensus of Council that Union Pacific sliould submit an official request and site plan before a decision can be made, Ransom reported that he had inspected the improvements in Fairfax Heights Additions and briefed Council on the recommended corrections prior to acceptance, Ken Cole inquired about the status of the petition requesting the closing of the road between Prairie View Estates and Newkirk Addition. Due to emergency vehicle response time, Chief Sankot stated it would not be in the best interest of the City to close the road. Council decided to have a speed study conducted on Prairie View Drive by the Sheriff's department to see if this problem can be resolved. Kathy Rickertsen, Aflac, inquired as to if the City wanted to offer their employees an optional supplementary medical coverage plan. She stated that these programs are voluntary plans that are paid 100%by the employees. The employees stated that they were not interested at this time, Amy Peterson, ECICOG,updated Council on the status of the Housing Project at 328 Seipman Drive and requested final payment be made to the contractor. Beer moved to approve the final pay request for 328 Se Aman Drive to IG Cook Construction, seconded by Wainwright. Roll call vote: Ayes:Beer,Frieden, Scott,'Wainwright. Nays: Glick. Motion carried. Glick moved to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 21, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROV'ISION'S PERTAINING TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, seconded by Wainwright. Roll call vote: Ayes: Glick, Wainwright. Nays: Beer, Frieden, Scott. There being 2 affirmative votes and 3 negative votes, the motion failed. Mayor Voss declared Ordinance No. 21 failed adoption and will be dismissed. Frieden moved to DISMISS ORDINANCE NO. 20, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES UPON THE STREETS OF FAIRFAX — COMMERCIAL TRUCK EMBARGO, seconded by Beer. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Scott, Glick, Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor'Voss declared Ordinance No.20 failed adoption and will be dismissed. Randy Scholer, Moyer & Bergman, PLC, held discussion on options the Council had to vacate a street. He made recommendations for procedure and discussed issues that Council might want take into consideration,prior to vacating Fairfax Road, Vernon Cerveny reported on the Visioning Meeting held on May 3, 2004, He stated that the purpose of the meeting was to inventory community assets and display those assets in a visual format on aerial photographs of the community. An overview of the Visual Quality, Cultural/Historical Resources and Natural Resources Assessments was presented. The next meeting will be May 27, 2004 at 7:00 in the Fairfax Public Library. Council reviewed bids submitted for planting trees in Fairfax Heights. All bids were rejected, Council requested that bids should be resubmitted clarifying the warranties, sizes and types before a decision could be made. Council discussed the possibility of some residents not wanting a tree planted on City parking in front of their residence. If that is the case,they should contact City Hall stating so, Wainwright moved to accept .toe Blood's Building Permit Application, subject to a storm water management plan, seconded by Frieden. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Scott, Glick, Wainwright. Nays:None. Motion carried. Beer introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Frieden. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Scott, Glick, Wainwright. Nays: None, Motion carried, Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following duly adopted: Resolution .No. 2004-11 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CLERK OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, TO T°RANSPER FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT DUE JUNE 1, 2004". Passed and approved this Ilt" day of May,2004. Beer introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Scott. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Scott, Glick, Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried, Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following duly adopted: Resolution No. 2004-12 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CLERIC OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR REIMBURSEMEINT TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR CLAIMS PAID BY THE CITY FOR THE FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FAIRFAX FIRE DEPARTMENT". Passed and approved this 11th day of May 2004. Council approved the use of the City credit card when an item cannot be charged to an existing account. Clerk is to see about getting the billing cycle changed. Council reviewed the bid fiorn Bill Whitter's Construction for cleaning the streets. Dusil is to specify which streets are to be cleaned within a 6 hour,tirne frame. Mayor Voss was instructed to get an approximate cost for the Integrity digital document management software. Council woold like to compare cost to the value of return. A discussion was held regarding wages. The consensus of Council was that they would like to review a wage survey for the Maintenance I and II positions before making a decision on increasing the salaries for these positions. Frieden moved to set the Deputy Clerk's wage at$16.00 per hour, effective May 17, 2004, seconded by Wainwright. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Scott, Glick,Wainwright, Nays:None. Motion carried. Frieden moved to hire Connie Frame as City Clerk, effective May 17, 2004, hourly wage set at $13.00 per hour plus benefits, increases in wage subject to 6 month reviews, seconded by Scott. Roll call vote: Ayes:Beer,Frieden, Scott, Glick,Wainwright. Nays:None. Motion carried. Beer moved to approve the Claims List dated May 11, 2004, seconded by Glick. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Scott, Glick,Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Reports: Vernon Cerveny reported that the Library's patronage was up 19.4% from April of last year and that Red. Cedar Chamber Music will be performing at the Fairfax Library on May 23 at 3:00 ,PM. Iron Dusil,maintenance,reported that the water is safe to drink and always has been. Mayor Voss and Councilor Scott reported orx a quote they had obtained for office furniture. Council approved the purchase of two new workstations, tables and chairs. There being no further business, 'Scott moved adjournment at 9:40 PM,seconded by GIick. All in favor. MAYOR: Bill Voss ATTEST:Nancy Flickinger,Deputy Clerk Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by Council. RECOLL ECTIONS OF THE PAST Fairfax High School e&j,3 7916 4 -y wo n s� Old Public School located on the corner of Church Street and Reynolds Street f;apo 7 t III I f� P 1 a I lit1 l Orrie Waychoff Miler Erusha Harold Spurrier RECOLLECTIONS OF TIDE PAST I i Grace Buresh Selzer Leo Sedlacek i l nuna Andrlc Zamastil prank Nekvinda � 4 J3 S � Ralph Sedlacek Blanch Gibson UPCOMING MEETINGS � FIRE DEPARTMENT Monday, June 28, 2004 7:00 PM Upstairs in.Fire Hall CITY COUNC'IIL Tuesday, June 8, 2004 7:00 PM LIBRARY BOARD City Hall Monday,June 7, 2004 7:00 PM AMERICAN LEGION Library Community Room Monday, June 7, 2003 7:00 PM - Legion Hall y Regular monthly meetings are held the Ist Monday of each month at 7:00 PLANNING & ZONING PM. All veterans are invited to attend. Monday,June 7, 2004 Our Legion Hall is available for rental 7:00 PM for parties, receptions, etc. City Hail Memorial Day Services will be on If there is no agenda, the meeting Monday, May 31, 2004 at 10:30 AM at ' The doorr are open will be cancelled. the Legion Hall, jvr all Fairfax 6iMEns to join us at any of DEADLINES these meetings; New NEWSLETTER AGENDAS ideas and suggestions are always ap reg' d Please have news articles, Depending on the situation,the community events, announcement, deadline to be placed on the and welcomed 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 PLANT A TREE Anyone interested in planting a tree on City parking. Please fill out the form below and return to City Hall. The selection process will depend on how many requests we receive. NAME: ADDRESS: DAY TIME PHONE NUMBER: . j ALK SAFE Summer is here and many people are out enjoying the nice weather, Did you know that pedestrian fatalities account for a significant proportion of the road toll, In 2001, 15% of all road fatalities were pedestrians. Fatalities and injuries can be reduced if both drivers and pedestrians talce care and respect each other on the road. Here are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind when sharing the road. *Always walk on footpaths were possible. If there is no footpath,walk so that you are facing oncoming traffic. *Make yourself as visible as possible. wear bright clothing during the day and white or reflective clothing at night. Walking with someone else will increase your visibility, *.Learn and obey the road rules. 'Walk along streets with less traffic, Legs noise and fumes creates a more pleasant Walking environment as well as being safer. *Fay extra attention On the road. You have no protection if you're involved in a crash, *Drivers...obey the road rules. Give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings and when turning into a street. Watch your speed so that you can brake safely if there is a pedestrian crossing the road ahead. Become a pedestrian yourself, Try walking instead of driving where ever you can. FAIRFAx .FIRE AND RESCUE ' Proudly Serving Fairfax, Walford and Surrounding.Areas 0 It's that time of the year to be prepared for stone season. Every year people and r communities blecorne victims of these violent storms. When the weather becomes a threat to 019 citizens in our jurisdiction, we go out on storm watch. We also serve as the eyes for you and the weather service. When the storm sirens are . {� activated, please seek shelter in a safe place. Here are a few simple tips for you and your family. 1. Designate a safe area in your home to go to.. 2. Show all family members where this is. 3. Explain to your children why the storm sirens are activated and why it is important to take cover. 4. To protect your important documents, family pictures or other important valuables, place them in a. large water proof container that has a secured lid. Also,keep a flashlight, portable radio and your cell phone in your container. If you are on any medications that you need include them also. Don't forget the band-acids. The emergency container should be kept in your safe place. These storage containers can be purchased at any discount store for usually under$10.00. The members of the Fairfax Fire Dept, and citizens in the community would like to welcome home firefighter Don Stockton from spending the last 14 months in Iraq. Don is a Sargent with the 109th medical battalion out of Iowa City. Our thoughts Don. mid his family while he was gone. The fireworks have leen orce. dls � years U.S.A. DAYS. Each year we try to ad a few new girtunicks to better the previous year's fireworks. Without the generous support of businesses and citizens in the Fairfax and Walford area, the fireworks would not be possible. This years U.S.A. DAYS will held on SAS". JULY 3. CITY WIDE WASTE PICKUP DAY Saturday, Jun�e 5 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM First pickup size load will be FREE! There will be a $10.00 charge ,for, the second load This service is for City of Fairfax Residents ONLY Proof of residency (driver's license)will be required at the gate The location will be off of Front Street at the lagoon area ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE TAKEN ARE AS FOLLOWS: *NO Tires *NO Yard Waste & Household Garbage *NO Lumber *NO Hazardous Materials (gasoline,paints, oil& solvents) *Burn Barrels Must Be Emptied *Bikes Will Be Accepted ONLY if Tires Are Removed *Lawn Mowers Will Be Accepted ONLY if Gas Tanks, Oil and Tires Are Removed Any elderly dfhandicap'citizen,.-without A.ssistaft-ce who:would like to p h i e programsld should call Ity Hall I et:846-1204 by Thursday,May-27fh, We Will pickup the'items.for you on Thursday;June 3rd or Friday,Jime 4th. .*DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS Getting rid of an old refrigerator or freezer is difficult. They're too big and awkward to move easily and the Freon used as a refrigerant could harm the environment, if it's not handled carefully, Alliant Energy has a solution for you. If you have a refrigerator or freezer you don't need, give Alliant Energy a call. They'll send an environmentally sound.recycling contractor to pickup and dispose of your old appliance properly.--and 'they'll give you a check for$35.00 or donate $35.00 to your favorite charity! How do I quality to participate in the program? *Refrigerator Recycling is available to Alliant Energy electric residential customers in Iowa. *The electric-refrigerator or freezer must be in working order and currently in use. *Alliant Energy will pay for a maximum of two refrigerators and two freezers per address. *Contractor reserves the right not to remove appliance if damage to property may occur. Please call Alliant Energy at 1-800-723-7635 for more information on the program. *FOR REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Contact Pollution Prevention Center at 373-4771 to make an appointment. *FOR DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL COMPUTERS The first Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the BILICSWIII Waste Management site#2 located at 1954 County Horne Road in Marion. For more information, contact Pollution Prevention Center at 373-4771. 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The Fal* rfax Meat All beef properly aged, cut, flash frozen to insure your satisfaction, . `REE Delivery y to FairLqx and WaLord --------------- STEADS :ROASTS PORE. T-Bones Arm Chops Sirloin Chuck Iowa Chops Ribeyes* Rolled Rump Bnls. Loins* Y.Y. Strips Prime Rib Bnls. Roast* Round Steak pork Steak Minute Steaks Smoked Chops Fillets Slab Bacon COLD CUTS CHEESE Pit Ham. American Carolina Turkey Co-Jack Roast Beef Colby Longhorn Chopped Hang Provolone Variety Old, Fashioned Loaf Pepper Jack Hann and Cheese Swiss Thuringer and Beef Stick *Available Fresh Every Day *No Minimum Purchase Necessary „eat and Cheese Trays Made to Order Sides, Quarters and Bundles Available Please Call Star bcar & Goll 303 Church 8t. Fairfax, IA 52228 ,319-845-4045 Carry out available on all menu Mems* * Joie-us for.. . Monday All You Can Eat PIZZA and SALAD BAS.? Available for lunch & dinner! Enjoy All Day Happy Hour from OPEN TO CLOSE Tuesday: Family Night! Your child eats FREE with a paid adult...dine in only. 16pc broasted chicken dinner for $18.95 Thursday: $4.95 All You Can Eat TACUS and much more... $2.00 Margarita's. Beer Specials JOIN U: FOR F'aNTF*oR'TA— IN"1',,ff.*,NT GOLF OUTING - Sun, June 1 - ea11 to sign up Sat. May 22 - Garage Sale Specials - outdoor Barbecue MINNOW .ACES: Starting at 8:00 Sat. June 12th - Jasmine w/Chris ,& Laura -1 Fri® June 18th Live music - Jeff Bruner - 9 - 1 Red Cedar Chamber Music Performs at the Fairfax Public Library Flutist Jan Boland(left)and guitarist John Dowdall of Marion perform at the Fairfax Public Library. I Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 3:00 PM Fairfax Public Library, Fairfax, IA — Free Violist Christine Rutledge joins Red.Cedar Chamber Music artists Jan Boland (flute) and John D owdall(guitar), to preview Spillville Variations on a Thence by Dvorak, a new work by fifteen Iowa composers, inspired by music Dvorak wrote when he lived in Spillville in 1893. Dvorak's popular workHu7noreslce will also be performed. This Red Cedar Community Connections performance hosted by the Marion Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the City of Marion, the Iowa Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and William P. Whipple. Additional support from Target Stores„ Rockwell Collins, Farmers State Bank, Hills Bank and Trust, the McGrath. Automotive Group Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust. The Iowa Arts Council provided commissioning funds for Spillville Variations. For more information call 31.9-846-2994. City of Fairfax PRSRTSTD PoBox 337 US POSTAGE Fairfax,int 52228 PAID FAIRFAX, IA Phoe,319®846-22134 PERMIT NO.6 farrfax southMape.net Postal Customer Fairfax, 1A 52225 I