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Home My WebLink AboutAugust 2009 t :1 s_ Allgill t sIZENNUMMEM AUGUST Mu""VIES IN TFIE PARK Rescheduled Due to Rain-Out ri ay, August 7 at Dark BABE r, 0 Babe,a pig raised by sheepdogs,learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett. i Friday, August 28 at Dark S P"A"'E J A M Michael Jordan,Bill Murray,Theresa Dandle,Wayne Knight The entire Looney Tunes gang joins basketball superstar Michael Jordan for this magically entertaining live-action/animated feature about a winners-take-all basketball game with a ruthless group of unsavory outer space creatures. r . io New Location! HAWKS RIDGE PARK -e i o • At the corner of Prairie View Circle and W. Prairie Drive 0 Concessions will be,available Sponsored by the Fairfax Parks Committee and the"Friends of Hawks Fridge Park" See us on Facebook! Proceeds to benefit Hawks Ridge Park playground equipment purchase. GARDEN WALK THANK YOU ! The first annual Fairfax area Garden Walk was a huge success thanks to the efforts of the following garden hosts: Maxine and Vernon Cerveny coo0 ',4; Megan and Tom Hughes Bernie and Ron Kleppe �a Ann and Stan Scheiding Fairfax Visioning Committee The Parks Committee would also like to thank Joann Lacy for her help organizing the event and David 5cheiding for his garden art sculpture raffle donation. If you would like to be a host site during next year's Garden Walk, contact Annette Mc Keever at 846-3738. ELECTION INFORMATION This fall we will have another municipal election. The following is a listing of the mayor and city council and when their current terms expire: Mayor William Foss 12- 1-2409 Council Member JoAnn Beer 12-31-2009 Council Member Bernie Frieden 12-31-2009 Council Member Marianne Wainwright 12-31-2009 Council Member Marc Magers 12-31-2011 Council Member Jason Rabe 12-31-2011 The City of Fairfax uses the nomination by petition procedure. Candidates collect Sig- natures on petitions to get their names on the ballot. Candidates for election to city offices must be eligible electors of the City of Fairfax at the time nomination papers are filed and at the time of the election. An eligible elector is a person who meets all of the qualifications to register to vete,including residency. An eligible elector is not required to be a registered voter. You can pick up the nomination paperwork anytime. The nomination papers are avail- able from the city clerk's office, the Linn County Auditor's office, or the Elections Division of the Secretary of State's office at http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/electioninfo/ Ci yElections.html . Ten signatures from eligible electors of the City of Fairfax are required. The earliest you can return the papers to the city clerk's office is Monday, August 24, 2009.. The latest you can turn in the paperwork to the city clerk's office is at 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2009. THE S TAR BAR 303 CHURCH STREET FAIRFAX, IA / 5454045 AUGUST 2009 WINGS WINGS WINGS TUESDAV CENT WI GS WEDNESDAY' S . 50 CENT BONELESS WINGS (Dine In Only, Drink Purchase Required) WASH EM DOWN WITH A COLD TALLBOY MONTHLY DRINK SPECIAL: APPLE PIE $2 FRIDAY KITE AUG 21s' OUTDOOR DART TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY CHRIS SANKOT $10 PER PLAYER ADDED WIN A GAS GRILL 4THAMUAL CIS PARTY - AUG 1 PARTY STARTS @ 8 PM / DRAWING @ 11PM (MUST RE PRESENT TO WIN) UGLY HAWAIIAN SHIRT @ 9PM / LIMBO @ 10 BEST LADIES T—SHIRT @ 11 P FOOD, DRINKS & FUN — DON' T MISS IT JULY CARRYOUT SPECIAL — FAMILY FEAST Buy a Large 141" Specialty Pizza & Get Free Garlic Bread STOP OVER FOR A WEEK DAY LUNCH SPECIAL 9 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY PERSONAL ANY WAY BRATS CHICKEN GRILLED OR l TOPPING BURGER & WRAP BREADED PIZZA KRAUT TENDERLOIN WEEKNIGHT DINE — IN ONLY SPECIALS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1-z PRICE . 3 . 50 1 . 25 4 PC PIZZA WINGS BONELESS TACOS DINNE�t WINGS $7 . 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 1 CITY OF FAIRFAX REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 149 2009 The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Fairfax City Hall., Mayor Voss called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Council members present: Jason Rabe, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Bernie Frieden and JoAnn Beer were absent, Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson, Nancy Flickinger,Cathy Bayne,Ron Dusil,Dave Yanecek,Dan Zamastil,and Mike Sankot. Motioned,by Magers,seconded by Rabe to approve the agenda and clerk's financial reports. Ayes: Rabe, Magers,and,Wainwright. Absent: Frieden and Beer. Motion carried. JoAnn Beer entered at 7:06 PM. place on file the city council minutes from Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Rabe to approve and June 9, 2009, the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from June 17:, 2009, and the Board of Adjustment minutes from July 9, 2009, Marc Magers stated that we want to be sure to be consistent with variance decisions. Discussion was held on the merits of cases and the procedure involved. Ayes: Beer, Rabe, Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to remove ORDINANCE NO. 83, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,IOWA,BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SECTION 1,06— APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS, AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, SUBSECTION E—ANNEXED,TERRITORY from the table. It was explained that this was the old version of the wording that was not accepted, Ayes: Beer, Rabe, Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to dismiss ORDINANCE NO. 83, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,IOWA,BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SECTION 1.06 — APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, SUBSECTION E — ANNEXED TERRITORY, Ayes: Beer,Rabe, Magers,and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Voss announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing concerning amending the Fairfax Zoning Ordinance of 2000 by amending provisions pertaining to Section 1.06 — Applicability of Regulations and the Official Zoning Map, Subsection E — Annexed Territory at 7:10 PM, The process and wording changes were discussed. Mayor Voss closed the public hearing at 7:12 PM, Motioned by Wainwright, seconded Beer to place on file the: Planning and Zoning Commission's RECOMMENDATION NO. 2009-016 to approve this amendment. Ayes: Beer, Rabe,Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. JoAnn Beer introduced ORDINANCE NO, 90, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SECTION 1.06 - APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP,SUBSECTION E-ANNEXED TERRITORY, Motioned by Magers, seconded by Rabe to suspend the rule requiring that an ordinance be voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to ORDINANCE NO, 90. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Rabe,Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to give final approval to ORDINANCE NO, 90, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,IOWA,BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SECTION 1.06-APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP,SUBSECTION E-ANNEXED TERRITORY. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Rabe,Magers,and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Voss announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing concerning the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, opinion of probable cost, and the proposed improvements for the Water Main Replacement Program, Phase I Improvements Project at 7:14 PM. City Engineer, Dick Ransom, discussed the project,possible change orders, and bonding amount. City Clerk, Cynthia Stimson, gave input from a resident to ensure that sufficient notice is given when water service will be interrupted. Mayor Voss closed the public hearing at 7:16 PM. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-31, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,FORINT OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM — PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Ayes: Beer, Rabe,Magers,and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to reject the bids from Lawson Construction LLC and Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC for the Water Main Replacement Program — Phase 1 Improvements Project because they did not acknowledge all of the required addendums. Ayes: Beer, Rabe, Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to accept the submitted bid from Rathje Construction Co.by approving RESOLUTION NO. 2009-32, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM — PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. The bid tabulation sheet was reviewed. Ayes: Beer,,Rabe,. Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-33, A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER. NO. 3 FOR THE EAST DRAINAGE WAY PROJECT ON EAST CEMETERY ROAD, Ayes: Beer;Rabc,Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-34, A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR THE EAST DRAINAGE WAY PROJECT ON EAST CEMETERY ROAD, Ayes: Beer, Rabe, Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion. carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Rabe to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-35, A RESOLUTION TO ISSUE PARTIAL PAYMENT #3 TO ARENSDORI+ EXCAVATING & TRUCKING, INC. FOR THE EAST DRAINAGE WAY PROJECT ON EAST CEMETERY ROAD. Ayes: Beer,Rabe, Magers,and Wainwright, Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Linn County Deputy C. Snaith submitted the Linn County Sheriffs Office Call for Service Log. City council members asked about the status of the investigation concerning the recent vandalism. Deputy Smith will have someone contact the City with information. He will suggest increased patrolling in areas where youths are known to gather in the evening. An article will be put in the FACTS about everyone watching their neighborhoods. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Rabe to approve RESOLUTION 2009-36, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE,INC.. Ayes: Beer,Rabe,Magers,and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Joe Kell gave an update about the summer baseball and softball programs. About 200 children participated as well as 30 adult volunteer coaches and other volunteers, The parking lot worked well and they' made good use of the diamond behind the daycare. Jennie Underwood showed pictures of the standing water in the ditch across from, her property at 302 Burger Lane. This water is on property owned.by the Union Pacific Railroad. City Engineer,Dick Ransom,has made contact with the Union Pacific. He is currently trying to schedule a meeting to view the area. Dick is to contact Mr.Bates to resolve this problem and ensure compliance with their conditional use permit. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Magers to table Vance"s Storage application for a building permit. A more detailed site plan is required and other issues need to be addressed. Ayes: Beer, Rabe, Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Rabe to approve Casey's application for a Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales. Ayes: Beer,Rabe,Magers,and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Discussion was held concerning the Prairie Creek Estates Drainage Swale & Storm Water Drainage Improvements drawing. Marc Magers expresses his concern that the City is dealing with another development problem. He feels that the costs to fix this water issue should be paid by the developer. City Engineer, Dick Ransom,will contact the developer and work on a development agreement. The process for the property at 510 Church Street was reviewed. Their deadline is August 31,2009. The planting area in front of city hall was discussed. Orkin suggested removing the wood chips. JoAnn Beer reported that someone is interested in malting an anonymous donation to the parks. They expressed interest in replacing trees along Front Street. The park committee has reviewed that and do not want to add trees to that area. She asked for suggestions for donation money. Ideas were the parking lot, a pavilion, or playground equipment. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 3 JoAnn Beer showed the City Council a Land Lease Application]worm with Union Pacific Railroad. She discussed the options for the Union Pacific Vanderbilt Street crossing area along Losey Street. Mayor Voss gave the council members copies of the employee evaluations. They are to review these be- fore the next council meeting. Discussion was held about the need for a larger salt and sand bunker. More information will be presented at the next council meeting. Motioned by Rabe, seconded by Beer to approve the proposed street work list with Southview removed. and the area by city hall added. Ayes: Beer,Rabe,Magers,and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the low bid of$2,140.00 to install a new air condition- ing unit at city hall upon failure of the current unit. Ayes: Beer, Rabe, Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Telephone system.m options were discussed. Mayor Voss appointed Jim Stallrnan to the Library Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy.. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to approve the claims list dated July 14, 2009. Ayes: Beer, Rabe,Magers,and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Discussion was held about the bill from the city attorney. Mayor Voss will contact their office for more information. Cathy Bayne reported that the library has been rekeyed, they are working on getting the water problem fixed and lights installed,that they have been busy, and that there is some concrete shifting in the front. Mike Sankot reported that the fire department is purchasing a generator. They need one to activate the sirens if the power is off. The cost estimate is $14,650. The fireworks went well and everyone seemed to enjoy the show. ]ton Dusil reported that the lift station has been cleaned,the pumps were pulled and cleaned, and there is a new construction project with a problem with the lumber. JoAnn Beer reported that the Barden Walk went well, over$300 was raised. She said a huge thank you is owed the volunteers that worked on Hawks Ridge Park. On Saturday they installed the first of the donated play- ground equipment systems. John Berns and Dave Schmitt Construction were instrumental in accomplishing this task. The wood chips need to be placed. There is another system to install. Dan Zamastil stated we are having a problem locating more wood chips and that some of the park will need to be reseeded due to the equipment. The Visioning Committee is working on the railroad project. They will check on the complaint about weeds at the south end entryway. Richard Berstler stated that he is having a problem with water from the street coming into his garage, He requested the city look into options to correct this problem. Marianne Wainwright asked about the status of the new roof on the park pavilion. Mayor Voss will con- tact Scott Heubner.Marianne requested that an employee meeting be held to discuss areas of responsibilities. This meeting will be held July 15 at 10:00 AM. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Magers to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer,Rabe, Magers, and Wainwright. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Voss adjourned the meeting at 9:37 PM. Mayor Bill Voss City Clerk Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. SILVER DIGITAL CAMERA FOUND MW A silver digital camera Was found at Cherry Hill .,;. Park in Cedar Rapids. The pictures show children in Fairfax uniforms. This camera was found on July 13, 2009. if you think this might be your camera, contact. Rick at the Fairfax Post Office. for Landline Pharos S."ce Iliglr spow Iftionaseake {�75 Y�tJ Want It All'Drgrtal Me TV USI .PO(Pereanat ftD tW,UTO?O. w1jh pa hOTV tars POM, a high WNW{H6FWnTnlrg y" � . a ... ku... P 30 DAY FREE L OUTH of PVR and/or RD services LOPS (Up lo$24AD WIUB) [imr�y�r.HaaGeNtmeaiMy. � pig . ddr.nfa otter Is pond fhn ivuh Auvot 31,2009 . . •p�gIR.M1t4tP0`�Rt;N.11i�;. .: M�^ ,,;.., k � HELP AHE i ARKS The Fairfax Parks Committee has been working on Hawks Ridge Park. John Berns and Dave Schmitt Construction helped the City of Fairfax acquire two playground systems for this new park. These systems would have cost thousands to purchase new. The City of Fairfax will only have to purchase miscellaneous parts and pay for some installation costs. Many volunteers assembled one of these systems during the weekend of July 12. The Fairfax Parks Committee has complied a list of items they still need for this new park. Please consider donating money towards these items, if you can't donate money, please contact the committee to donate your time. Description Cost Estimate 2 seat swing set $2,000-2,500 4 seat swing set $3,000-3,:500 4 park benches $1,400-2,000 (350-500 each) 2 trash receptacles $500-6010 (250-300 each) 1 rock climbing wall $4,500-5,000 Trail lights and signage No estimate Pavilion with restrooms No estimate The City has already received a pledge of a donation towards the park benches. This is given in memory of his son, David Claussen, 04-22-08 and( ) 7-22-08. 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' The last thing you need to do to qualify for the outrageous rate on this checking account is to Quaranty Bank have a monthly direct deposit of incorne or at For yotir kind of life' Mk71 H FAIO least one monthly auto debit.That's Ill Fairfax Office "Rates effective 11/01108.Balances over$10,000 will earn.10%annual percentage yield(APY), 300 80th St C$ Interest rates and APY after 12/31109 will become variable and may change at our discretion, (319) 896-6190 Guaranty Green Checking account is currently only available at our Fairfax office. y r ESPECIALLY FOR YOU Sunday, October 11, 2009 marks the nineteenth annual ' W "ESPECIALLY FOR YOU" Race Against Breast Cancer, an event ' inspired by Sandy Knight, who lost her own fight against breast t cancer inuly of 1991. Sandy is the daughter of Bill and Ellie Beaty and grew up in Fairfax. This year's race includes a 5K Run, a 5K Walk and a 1-Mile Family Walk. NEW FOR 2009:. Men are now able to run. in the 5K, but will not be eligible for awards. All proceeds are used to provide breast care services for women who lack health insurance or financial resources. Utilization of the "ESPECIALLY FOR YOU" fund has increased consistently since 1.9'91 with over 4,200 women having been helped with more than 8,400 procedures. In 2008, there were 293 teams from 332 cities and 20 states that contrib- uted to the Io,190 people that registered to participate in this event. It raised more than $254,000.00. Fairfax State Savings Bank invites you to participate as a member of our team. Here is your chance to plan ahead! Ask a friend., a relative or a co-worker to be a part of our "FAIRFA " team. Fairfax State Savings Bank will continue to pay one-half of the $20 registration fee. Our team goal for 2009 is 850 members. Our registration sign-up program begins Monday August 17, 2009, through Friday, September 11, 2009. All participants will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt, breast cancer awareness information and General Mils products. Look for more information at vvww.thebankhere;com, stop in, or call Fair- fax State Savings Bank at 846-2300. Be a part of our team, think pink and let's beat breast cancer! BOARD T : NSITiS The City of Fairfax has several committees and boards that assist the staff, mayor, and. city council to keep Fairfax running smoothly. 'Volunteers are essential to small communities. Recently, the City appointed two new members to serve Fairfax. Tom Nurre has been appointed to serve on the Fairfax Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. The Planning and Zoning Commission discusses plats„ property zoning, and planning is- sues. This is a seven member volunteer board. Tom replaces Dean Hartman. The City of Fair- fax thanks Dean for his past service. Jim Stallman has been appointed to serye on the Fairfax Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board of Trustees oversees the running of the Fairfax library operations. This is a nine member volunteer board. Jim replaces Jacob Hargrafen. The City of Fairfax thanks Jacob for his past service. if you are interested in getting involved on one of our many committees or boards, please contact the city clerk's office. We would love to have your help. 2. i _ x 5' T E CARD E DAT .. ................. .. ................... ..4 -n,.., FA1RFAX x NATE SAVINGS BANK ( J i VISIONING MINUTES The Fairfax Visioning Committee met on Wednesday,June 24,2009 at 7:00 at the Fairfax Library. Mem- bers present included Joann Beer,Cathy Stober,and Mary Rita Meyers, Minutes: Cathy Stober,with a corrections of a date change,made a motion to approve the minutes, see onded by Joann Beer. Minutes approved Treasurer's Report: The net income from the tea fundraiser was$1813.39,This puts our present account balance at$4041.15,We still owe the city money for plantings which will be reimbursed by the approval of grant money. Additional grants and fundraising may be used for future projects. Mary Rita Meyers made a motion to approve one bill to Fairfax Greenhouse for additional plants and approve the estimates for additional plantings. Joann Seconded the motion. Motion passed. Projects: Signage: Plant identification markers need to be installed prior to July 12, which is the day of the.Parks Committee Garden'Walk. Cathy Stober made a motion, seconded by Mary Rita Meyers that JoAnn order plagues for the area spending no more than$300. Train Viewing Area: Jo Ann met with the Union Pacific Railroad official on Thursday,May 28"'regard- ina possible train viewing area. 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