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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 2008 - FAIRFAX FACTS City of Fairfax October 2008 c. 1' I , r I; In this issue: City Council minutes 2, Public Notices 3 Fire news 4 s° Library News 6 Ads 147- Sack Page 1[2 The hawses along Church Street... MONTHLY MEETINGS In the foreground is the Star Hotel and (Livery. The two houses to the left are mi- Library Board nus the front porch with the elaborate Victorian gingerbread. October�,Loos at Library 700 PM Planning&Zoning WHAT'S IN YOUR ATTIC? ' October 7,2008at7:00 PM at City Hall r Board of Adjustment October 8,2008 at 7,00 PM A few days ago a package arrived at City Hall addressed to "History Museum", The package at City Hal! City Council was from Shirley Gibson of Madras, Oregon, and contained a 1913 calendar plate from Vore1"s October 14,2008 at 7a00 Store of Fairfax.This plate has now taken it's rightful place alongside the other Fairfax memora- PM at city Hall bilis at the Fairfax Public Library. Shirley stated that she grew up in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, and ` Parks October 16,2008 at 7:00 even though she had no connection to Fairfax„ she thought this piece of Fairfax history be- PM at Library longed here now. If a lady in Oregon thinks we should preserve our heritage, should not the Fire Department 27,2008 at citizen's of Fairfax do the same?So... What's in your attic?? octoPb at Fe Hal! 7.00 If you have anything to share, please call one of the following: visioning committee October 28,2008 at 7:00 PM at Library Jo Ann Beer 846-3164 V.F. Cerveny 846-2573 E CITY HALL,HOURS David McNamara 846-2149 Fairfax City Hall 846-2204 {F Monday Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM Sue Tonneson 846-2597 www.fairfaxia.com FAIRFAX CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 9,2008 The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was heid on Tuesday,September 9,2008,at 7:00 PM at Fairfax City Hall,Mayor Voss presided.Council mem- bers present:Beer,Frieden,Magers, Rabe,Wainwright.Absent:None.Others present:Jeff[ben,Don Kleis,Steve Wain,Shane Wicks,Cathy Bayne, Ron Dusil, Dave Yaneciek,Dan Zamastil. Frieden moved to approve the agenda and Clerk's financial statements,seconded by Beer.Roll call vote:Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Magers,Rabe,Wainwright.Nays; None,Motion carried. Rabe moved to approve and place on file the minutes of the regular Council meeting dated August 12,2008, Roll call vote:Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Maggs,Rabe, Wainwright.Nays:None,Motion carried. The Sheriff s report was given by Deputy Brady and the Call for Service log was submitted and discussed,Council discussed concerns over cars parking in No Parking zones. Cathy Bayne reported on the library.They have been notified to expect a large donation, Discussion was held on the Fire Department and City sharing the cost of the new sidewalk at the Fire Station/City Hall. Council agreed to pay half of what was originally bid, The Maintenance report was given by Ron Dusil, Jo Ann Beer reported on the Parks Department.The final Movie in the Park had a good turnout.Trees in the new park will be planted in October after leaves are off.The trail will also be done In October. Jo Ann Beer reported that the Visioning Committee will be doing some entryway planting in late September.They are also planning a Christmas House Walk in December. Wainwright introduced Ordinance No. 76, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA,2007,BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS. Magers moved that the rule requiring that an ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting be suspended with respect to Ordinance No.76,seconded by Rabe.Roll call vote:Ayes:Beer,Frieder,Magers,Rabe,Wainwright.Nays:None.Motion carried. Frieden moved that Ordinance No.76,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,IOWA, 2007, BY AMENDING THE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS, be considered for the third time, placed upon its pass-age and adopted,seconded by Magers,Roll call vote:Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Magers,Rabe,Wainwright,Nays:None.Motion carried. Ordinance No.76 is declared to have been adopted, Magers introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption,seconded by Rabe. Roll call vote:Ayes:Beer,Frieder, Magers,Rabe,Wainwright.Nays: None. Motion carried.Whereupon the Mayor declared the following duly adopted: Resolution 2008-47, "RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNUAL FI- NANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008,."'Passed and approved this 9'day of September,2008. Wainwright moved to approve Wain Enterprises site plan,with the condition that they get a written agreement from Professional Plumbing for the private sanitary sewer and water main facilities, per the recommendation of City engineer,seconded by Rabe.Rofl call vote:Ayes: Beer, Frieden,Magers, Rabe,Wain- wright.Nays:None.Motion carried, Frieden moved to approve Wain Enterprises building permit,seconded by Rabe, Roll call vote:Ayes:Beer, Frieden, Magers, Rabe,Wainwright, Nays: None. Motion carried, Don Klels,Prairie Road Builders,led a discussion on road repair needs and costs.Council will meet again to discuss options to pay for the repairs. Discussion was held on the Prairie Creek Estates drainage issue. Discussion was held on potential interest In commercial lots along Highway 151.Council is not opposed to considering this option. Discussion was held on water main replacement, Wainwright moved to approve purchase of a new snow Iplaw from Future Line,seconded by Frieden.Roll call vote:Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Magers,Rabe,Wain- wright.Nays:None,Motion carried. FrIeden moved to approve the claims list dated September 9,2008,seconded by Magers. Roll call vote-Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Magers,Rabe,Wainwright,Nays: None.Motion carried. There being no further business before the Council,Mayor Voss adjourned at 8:15 PM. MAYOR:Bill Voss ATTEST:Vickie Kindl,City Clerk Disclaimer:The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by Council. CITY OF FAIRFAX NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REZONING APPLICATION®ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that a Public Meeting will be held(before the Fairfax Planning&Zoning Commission and a Public Hearing will be held before the Fairfax City Council upon the rezoning application of Synergy Development Group, LLC,owner of the following described property:Now known as Lot 23(175 Ridge- view Drive),Lot 24(165 Ridgeview Drive),and Lot 25(155 Ridgeview Drive)of Prairie Creek Estates Third Addition to the City of Fairfax,Linn County,Iowa, subject to all easements,covenants,and restrictions of record.The change requested is from 9 RS(Single Family Residential)to 5 RM (Multiple Family Residen- tial).The said Public Meeting will be held before the Fairfax Planning&Zoning Commission at Fairfax,City Hall on Tuesday, October 7,2008,at 7:00 PM, or soon thereafter,at which time and place you may appear and be heard in regard to said application.The said Public Hearing will be held before the Fairfax City Council at Fairfax City Hall on Tuesday,October 14, 2008,at 7:00 PM, or soon thereafter,at which time and place you may appear and be heard in regard to said application, i Vickie Kindl,City Clerk CITY OF FAIRFAX NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I VARIANCE APPLICATION TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held before the Board of Adjustment upon the application of Bryan Balog,owner of the following,described property: 132 Church Street,more particularly known as,the West 53'Lot 9 and East 2'Lot 10 Subdivision West Part FRL,Block 8,Vanderbilt(now Fairfax)in the County of Linn and State of Iowa,Variance requested in Non-Conforming Structures regulation to add onto existing garage that does not meet current side- yard setback requirements.The written request is on file and may be reviewed at Fairfax City Hall.The said hearing will be held at Fairfax City Hall on Wednes- day,October 8,2008,at 7:00 PM or soon thereafter,at which time and place you may appear and be heard in regard to said application. Vickie Kindly City Clerk CITY OF FAIRFAX NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE APPLICATION To Whom it May Concern: You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held(before the Board of Adjustment upon the application of Virginia Soukup,owner of the following de- scribed property:209 Church Street, more particularly known as the East 32' Lot 7 and West 35' Last 8, Irregular Survey, NWIA NEIA, Sec. 16-82-8, Linn County,Iowa.Variance requested in Non-Conforming Structures regulation to add onto existing home that does not meet current front yard setback require- ments.The:written request is on file and may be reviewed)at Fairfax.City Hall.The said hearing will be held at Fairfax City Hall on Wednesday,October S.2008, at 7:00 PM,or soon thereafter,at which time and place you may appear and be heard in regard to said application. Vickie Ki'ndl,City Clerk CITY OF FAIRFAX NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE APPLICATION TO WHOM(IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held(before the Board of Adjustment upon the application of Kathleen McNamara,owner of the following described property:233 Williams Boulevard,more particularly known as the South 364.2 feet of the West 150 feet of the East 359.0 feet of that part of Lot 1, Irregular Survey SW'l,Section 9-82-8,Linn County,Iowa,lying North of the Chicago and Northwestern (Railroad,and that part of Lot 1,Irregular Survey SW'/4 Section 9-82-8,Linn County, Iowa, lying within the following described tract: South 473,2 feet of the East 208,71 feet of the SETA SW'A Section 9-82-8,Linn County,Iowa,lying North of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad,except the Public Highway..Variance requested in Non-Conforming Structures regulation to add onto existing home that does not meet current front yard setback requirements..The written request is on file and may be reviewed at Fairfax City HaIL The said hearing will be held at Fairfax City Hall on Wednesday,October 8,2008,at 7:00 PM,or soon thereafter,at which time and place you may appear and be heard in regard to said application. Vickie Kindi,City Clerk FAIRFAX FIRE & RESCUE PROUDLY SERVING FAIRFAX-WALFORD & SURROUNDING AREA The members of the fire department would again like to thank everyone who helped contribute to this year's fireworks fund. Since we are totally funded by the public and our local businesses, our success depends on your generosity. We hope that everyone en- joyed the show.The 2009 fireworks are already in the planning stage! As everyone knows, October is Fire Prevention Month.This is the time of the year to review and practice your emergency escape plan with your family. The short time that it takes to practice your drill could possibly save your lives. DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE! Also, it's time to replace the batteries and test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. According the National Fire&Protective Association 2006 statistics report: • A fire department responded to a fire every 19 seconds, • One home fire was reported every 80 seconds. • One person was injured in a fire every 32 minutes. • One person died in a fire every 2 hours 42 minutes, PLEASE take fire safety education seriously! With the harvest rapidly approaching, please be aware of tractors pulling grain wagons and combines on the roadways. All of the farm equipment should be marked with an amber flashing light and a slow moving vehicle sign. Please remember that they are mov- ing slow and you will require a greater stopping distance. Sacyle".. da,tv )08 . c 4 P-M i.o 8 PM .......... V �7 Jr iqq YoY t.111 cy"'C0. 01 M Fairfax Public Library News October 2008 3 13 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa 52228 Phone- (319) 846-2994 Fax, (3 19) 846-2889 Esnail: Fairfax2@southslope.net Library Hours: Monday diru Wednesday. Noon - 7.00 pni Thursday: 10:00 am - TOO pm Friday. Noon - 6.00 pm Saturday- 9.00 am - Noon Storffiln-eN: 1lt.oridav6:15, Wcdiiesdav ]O'30,,'nti.i-,sda), 10:3o October Calend-a- t- We are very Pleased to have added I"our 7' [Jbrary Board Meeting 7,00 loca-11 y qlade DVD's to our collection. 16"' Parks Meeting 7:00 '111anks to G�,Iry 1,el"ebUreand his video 24"' Crall Night at Library 6 12 canjercj., we now have in our collection a Please register DVD of"Flie. Sand Binthat took 27"' Story Time Halloween Party 6:1-5 aggg ' "visi,oning Meeting 7:00 place here in Fairfax in June. We also 31 r Closed for Halloween have a DVD of The Ground Breaking of The Fairfiax Public Library, .A. Hey Day NovLmbgr�Calendar DVD and The Visit of Ronald Reagan to 4" Election Day 7am —Spm our Great City. Stop by and check therm 4'h Library Board,Meeting 7,00 Out, You May, even be a star in one of 14"' Craft Night at the I.Jbrary 6-12 these video's, 1711anks, Crary, for these th Please.register Great Historical Memories RC1 Parks Meeting 7,00 '4141" Story Time -Thanksgiving Party 6:15 ATTENTION ALL STORY TIME 25"' Visioning 7:00 CHILDREN 27 'Closed foy'rhanksgiving We are offeringthree story times a week 1-'01' the "'Onth of October, it is up to you, September Was National Library Month and to ShOW LIP, so that they can continue into we were asking people to gel, a librani card, Novel We are pleased to welcome 15 now patrons to the Fairtax Pubfi,c Library, A library card allows you access to thousands of books and We have had many additions to our vide-us right here in Fairfax, as we]I as acrd Collection this month- We have added 50 hundreds of libraries all over the State of`lows. Unabridged Adult Audio Books on CD, Open your horizons and visit a library to see Completed outMa 91'c Tree House Set and what it has to offer you, Geronimo Stilton Set. National Fire Prevention Week is October 5- Our Children's Halloween Party is 11, we are hoping to have some Fire Fighters scheduled for 271h of October. Please feel corne and do a story time during the njonth of free to come In Costume for an evening of October, Please give tjs a call or stop over to stories, crafts and snacks. Every child will find out when they will be here,, go home with some Halloween Goodies. SOUP AND K.OLCH SUPPER. TO BE OCTOBER 25TH The First Presbyterian Church near Elly will host a Chicken Noodle Soup and Kolach Supper on Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children (3-12), and will be avail- able at the door. A Country Store will be held by the Youth Group in conjunction with the supper, selling canned goods, produce, and crafts. The supper is being held in recognition of the women's group, the "Johanna Society," who sponsored) it for more than 55 years, and in honor of the many past and present church women who baked kolaches, made noodles and breads, and canned produce to prepare for the supper. The first supper was held September 23, 1938, and the Johanna-sponsored supper was in 1998. This event is one of the many Sesquicentennial events celebrated in 2008 by the church, which was the Bohe- mian and Moravian Brethren Church until 1956. The church is located on the corner of Vista and Spanish Roads, about a mile west of Ely. For information, visit the church website at www.elypres.org, or call the office at 319-848-4624. , n Vq S � ;< �r s n 'r M1 #1 h Above is a 1932 photo of some of the early women of the Johanna Society who started the Chicken Noodle Soup and Kolach Supper in 1938, The Soup Supper will be held at First Presbyterian Church near Ely on Saturday, Octo- ber 25th from 4 to 8 PM, (N1iRjT��CY ��jp Advice you would give your best friend... "HAVE A MAMMOGRAM" Because you care. If your friend is the one woman in eight who develops breast cancer, you want her to have the very best possible chance of survival. It's unthinkable that your dear friend could) become one of 40,000 who lose their lives each year to breast cancer, We know you care. We care tool That's why we're arranging to have a special Women's Com- munity Day in Fairfax to make it even easier for you and your friends to get a mammogram. The Mercy Medical Center Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Fairfax State Savings Bank parking lot on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, from 9;00 AM to 6;00 PM, Please call your doctor for a written order and then call Mercy Women's Center at 398-6821 to schedule your appointment. Funds are available if the cost is prohibitive. « W. ilig, *0 . , ANOTHER GREAT SEASON FOR MOVIE IN THE PARK! Thanks to all the MOVIE IN THE PARK attendees for another successful season! All pro- ceeds were donated to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Flood 2008 Fund. MOVIE IN THE PARK is sponsored by the Fairfax Parks Committee. The Parks Commit- tee meets at 7 PM the third 'Thursday of each month at the Fairfax Public Library. New members are always welcome! 100, ', i OF jR ._....X USA DAYS X008 r'te;`kley,Kupecky and Kittgrryr. 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(7renchless Technology),Tim and Lttrrie,Terrell - Fairfax Walford BIS`,.John and;Parana Freese-Walfor Watford F"arme"Savings lean Waln Repair and and Teresa Wain-Fraiffa„x Kaaren"1 nnirnont-Fai fax s �n y IMMA in -%,ase la an to jo* us : �. rairt31dEe Savings Nf x Sta uctober 24, 2008 A*10am 66 000pm Dogs and Brats 'the Barbeque Off j and plenty treats! ***GRAND PRIZE*** Overn"ghtChicago and 4 BEARS r � A f ' . . ... ..... . . . . . . . . .. .. ....... w L E to u e rye^ a ar �, x d' i A a r '3=.�'�. a�, ��� "�S''�-%"i'34"'` '"�°�`�C n. 5,�°`."�e u• K�'?""ti�'�i�f�'�'a 'l, ;�a �s'.�'�. �' .� r. :..e.. f..to � ": �;,,. , 0e '" 115ar & Glitille 303 Church St *Fairfax, IA / Lail 845-4145 GO TIA W ` ll Hawkeye Gane Specials- $2 / 1/4# B,ur er W/FF $2.73 '. TEXAS HOLD EM LES.GUS League Meeting Wed Oct lst x� 7pm Ar League flay Begins Oct 8th y„t Sig Up Early / Only 30 Spots Available WEEKNIGHT SPECIALS �a Mondays - 1/Z Price Pizza / Silver Strike Bowling Tournament Tuesdays - $.25 "'dings / Bags Tournament Wednesdays - .40 Boneless Wingss / Texas Hold EM l Leagw A.� J utsd.ay,� - 1 T,A CO / )art ToOrnamertt /League � 3rd Annual Halloween os ume P Art Friday October 31st / Costume Judging tea 11PM Grand Prize : Keg Nark Star Rar w ", PRSRT STD City of Fairfax US POSTAGE PO(Box 337 525 Vanderbilt Street PAID Fairfax,IA 52228 Tel:319-846-2204 E-mail:fairfax@southslope.net e-Postal Customer rc Fairfax, 1A 52228 FAIRFAX: HOME SWEET HOME Representative for Congressman v� Loebsack to be at City Hall Kristine Chiafos, District Representative for Dave Loebsack,will be at Fairfax City Hall the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Columbus Day Is October 13,2008 PM. Feel free to stop In to speak with Kristine if you have any Issues for Congressman Loebsack. Or,call City Hall for more information, CODE OF ORDINANCES 151.03 DUTY TO TRIM TREES. The owner or agent of the abutting property shall keep the trees on, or overhanging the street, trimmed so that all branches will be at least fifteen (IS) feet above the surface of the street and eight (8) feet above the sidewalks. If the abutting property owner fails to trim the trees,the City may serve notice on the abutting property owner requir- ing that such action be taken within five (5) days. If such action is not taken within that time, the City may perform the required action and assess the costs against the abutting(property for collection in the same manner as a property tax, If you have Ideas for future newsletters,please call or send them to City Hall. If you would like to advertise in the Fairfax Facts,please send your ad along with$50.00 for a half pageu$100,00 for a full page,to City Hail,PO Box 337, Fairfax IA 52228.Ads must be received no later than October 22,2008 for the November 2008 newsletter.