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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 2009 City of Iia rfax— June 200 I�IIt 111511 e Special(points of interest: • Cilly council Minutes • Fire Depattruea.tt News • Library News • Recollections of tine Past • USA Day Schedule • Summer Park Fun • Water Quality Report s s • Scholarship News . , - 0 • Planning&Zoning IkYinnnates • ". ► y ■ • '• It 1] 11 " � • CITY HALL HOURS N lolid at,—P rid.n, T,30,.111---4:00 1'\1 1 1 �. 1 1 ■ ■ • ( its°Il hill]'hone:846-2704 • i 46airfi:�:iSel4sxtah�Ii ilia.n ct LIPCOMING MEETINGS � ' � • i i ' • . - • • Fairfax Public Library � � . • - ' - . � • June?.2009 at 7:00 PM Y Fairfax Public Library wr Ilegulaar council Meeting June 9,2009 at 7:00 PM • � � . ' � • Fairfax City Hall Parks Department • - •+ : . •- - Jur7e 18,2009 at 7:00 PM • ■ • • • . r • • Fairfax Public Library • • Visioning Committee 1 • • • - • Juice 23,2009 at 7:00 PM _. - - • • - • Cairl°ax Public Library Lire Department • " � f " � • y Jur'le 29,2009 at 7:00 PM Firemeli's Haul ` RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST THE GRADUATING CLASS Cie cvoor Ca co a 100 loos b Nv on Ada? cvz��'anq., i0ay SUNDAY, MAY 16, SACCALAUREAT9, METHODIST CHURCH THURSDAY, MAY 20, CLASS FLAY ERNEST P. BURESH MARY R. DOSTAL LOYD J. DE LANY MARY P. KERCHILL WILLIAM P. LOCKHAR.T ANNA G. LOC: HART FLOYD W. SPURRIER GEORGENA VOREL VERNON H. SPURRIER LE0 M. TURNER Class Motto CLIATB, THOUGH THE ROCKSBE RUGGED Class Colors Class Flower BLUE AND WHITE SUNBURST ;DOSE Iowa Network Services Announces 2009 Scholarship Winners Iowa Network Services, Inc. is proud to announce the winners of the netlNS 2009 Scholarship Competition. The topic for this year's essay was "How will Social Networking impact your ability to communicate in the professional world?" Out of the 39 Iowa high school seniors that entered the competition, these five winners were selected; 9 Michael Beavers is a senior at Lawton-Bronson High School and plans to attend Morningside College. • Jeramie Kruger is a senior at Prairie High School and plans to attend Iowa State University. • Nathan Miller is a senior at Iowa City West High School and plans to attend University of Nowa. Jessica Stakey is a senior at South Hamilton High School and plans to attend University of Northern Iowa. • '.Kelly Wolter is a senior at Benton Community High School and plans to attend University of Northern Iowa. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to the Iowa college of their choice. Jeramie (Kruger and Nathan Miller were presented their scholarship certificates on May 20, 2009 at the South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company. Q High Speed Internet from South Slope • Broadband High Speed Internet* Service Available For $39.95 Per Month Residential or$44.95 Per Month Business . Always On Service with PhoneAnternet Simultaneously " . Multiple Computers Can Share Monthly Service At No Additional Charge . Up To Five E-mail Addresses At No Additional Charge Charges appear can your � monthly phone bill; 1 UTH P LOPE E J: . . tr'or AU Tm ,r J OC[N/IDI'9Aplea[ioti1,T.'ICCds *smoneunatthuufWORM TnofWWry,4ep9W.-AL�paaaamrca immequet,nner�cndltllataroltcaiaabr.aurddeaiSxuMa swpa MOM, -Phone aenfeeado[ft l 2008 WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR CITY OF FAIRFAX This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is groundwater.Our groundwater is drawn from the Silurian aquifer(s). Our water quality testing shows the following results: System CONTANENANT MCLG MCL DETECTED DATE RANGE OF VIOLATION SOURCE LEVEL SAMPLED DETECTION Total Coliform 0 Presence of No Naturally present in Bacteria coliform the environment bacteria in >5%of nkonthlysam- PIC$ Chlorine(ppm) NUWLG NIRDL=4.0 1.5-3.6 RAA 152 No Water additive used to =4,0 control microbes Copper(ppm) 13 AL=1.3 0.224-1.23 09/09/2006 1.17 No Corrosion of house- hold plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Lead(ppb) 0 AL 15 <0.005- 09/08120 M3 No Corrosion of house 0.14 06 hold plumbing sys- tems;erosion of natural de osits Haloacetic Acids NIA 60 24.30 07/26/2007 2430 No By-products of drink- (HAA5)(ppb) ing water disinfection 0 AL=15 Corrosion of house- hold plumbing sys- tems;erosion of natural de os'ts 2-7�, Chlorine(ppm) MIRDLG MRDL=4.0 1.5-3.6 RAA 2.52 No Water additive used to ji 1 =4.0_1 control microbes Pumphouse Not Tap#2 Alpha emitters 0 15 5.5 01/19/20 5.5 No Erosion of natural (Pci/L) 06 de osits Combined 0 5 2.6 01/19/20 No Erosion of natural radium(pCi/L) 06 deposits Fluoride(ppm) 4 4 1.16 01/25/20 1,16 No Water additive which 07 promotes strong teeth;Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fer- tilizer and aluminum factories Sodium(ppm) N/A N/A 56 08/21/20 56 No Erosion of natural 07 deposits;Added to water during treat- ment process Dichloro- 0 5 2.10 05/02/20 2.10 No Discharge from phar- methane(ppb) 04 maccutical and chemical factories 2008 Water Quality Report for City of Fairfax—Page 2 P'umphouse No,I Tap#I CONTAMWAW MCLG MCL DETECTED DATE RANGE OF VIOLATION SOURCE LEVEL SAMPLED DETECTION Combined ra- 0 5 2.8 01/19/20 2.8 No Erosion of natural dium.(pCi/L) 06 deposits Fluoride(ppm) 4 4 1.14 12108/20 1.14 No Water additive which 08 promotes strong teeth;Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge ftom fer- tilizer and aluminum ------------- factories Dichloro- 0 5 1.20 05/12/20 1.20 No Discharge from­ph_ar7- methane(ppb) 07 maccutical and chemical factories Sodium(ppm) N/A N/A 57.7 08/21/20 57.7 No Erosion of natural 07 deposits;Added to water during treat- ment Drocess Pum house No2 Ta 43 Alpha emitters 0 15 3.3 09/30/20 3.3 No Erosion of natural (pCVL) 05 de osits Combined ra- 0 5 1.1 09/30/20 1.1 No Erosion of natural dium(pCi/L) 05 deposits Fluoride(ppm) 4 4 1.1 07/21/20 1.1 No Water additive which 08 promotes-strong teeth;Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fer- tilizer and aluminum factories Sodium(ppm) NIA N/A 29.4 07/2008 29.4 No Erosion of natural deposits;Added to water during treat- ment vrocess Nitrite[as N] 1 1 0.44 01/01/20 0.44 No -Tu—noff from fertil. (ppm) 08 izer use;Leaching from selytic tanks, sewage;Erosion of natural deposits Dates indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations, DEFINITIONS * Maximum Contaminant Level(MCL)—The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLS are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology, 0 Maximum Contaminant Level Goal(MCLG)--The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. 0 ppb parts per billion. * ppm parts per million. pCi/L—picocuries per liter N/A—Not applicable ND--Not detected RAA—Running Annual Average • IDSE—Initial Distribution System Evaluation 2008 Water Quality Report for City of Fairfax—Page DEFINITIONS—continued • Treatment Technique(TT)—A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. • Action Level(AL)—The concentration of a contaminant which,if exceeded,triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal(MRDLG)-The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level(MRDL)-The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. GENERAL INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water;may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water posed a health risk. More information about contaminants or potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline(800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy,persons who have undergone organ transplants,people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders,some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk,from infections.These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk;of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline(800-426-4791). If present,elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems,especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Fairfax is responsible for providing high quality drinking water,but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours,you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water,you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water,testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at hn:,/www.0a.gov/safewater/leid. a. ov/safewater/lead. ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION Fluoride in children's drinking water at levels of approximately 1 mg/L reduces the number of dental cavities. However, some children exposed to levels of fluoride greater than about 2.0 mg/L may develop dental fluorosis. Dental fluorosis,in its moderate and severe forms, is a brown staining and/or pitting of the permanent teeth.. Because dental fluorosis occurs only when developing teeth (before they erupt from the gums) are exposed to elevated fluoride levels,households without children are not expected to be affected by this level of fluoride. Families with children under the age of nine are encouraged to seek other sources of drinking water for their children to avoid the possibility of staining and pitting. Your water supplier can lower the concentration of fluoride in your water so you will still receive the benefits of cavity prevention while the possibility of stained and pitted teeth is minimized. Removal of fluoride may increase your water costs. Treatment systems are also commercially available for home use. Information on such systems is available at the address given by your public water supply. Low fluoride bottled drinking water that would meet all standards is also commercially available. i � i 2008 Water (duality Report for City of Fairfax---- Page 4 ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION—continued Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of -time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider. Nitrite in drinking water at levels above 1 ppm is a health risk of infants of less than six months of age. High nitrite levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider. Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general popula- tion. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water,you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline(800-426-4791). SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION The City of Fairfax water supply obtains its water from the Silurian aquifer. The Silurian aquifer was determined to be allow contaminants to move through the aquifer fairly quickly to contamination because the characteristics of the aquifer and overlying materials allow contaminants to move through the aquifer fairly quickly, The wells will be most susceptible to activities such as dry cleaners,gas stations,industrial sites,and municipal,wastewater dis- chargers. A detailed evaluation of your source water was completed by the 1DNR,,and is available from City of Fairfax at 319846-2004. OTHER INFORMATION Radon is a radioactive gas that you can't see,taste,or smell, It is found throughout the U.S. Radon can move up through the ground and into a home through cracks and holes in the foundation, Radon can build up to high levels in all types of homes. Radon can also get into indoor air when released from tap water from showering,washing dishes,and other household activities. Compared to radon entering the home through soil,radon entering the home through tap water will,in most cases,be a small source of radon in indoor air. Radon is a known human carcino- gen. Breathing air containing radon can lead to lung cancer. Drinking water containing radon may also cause in- creased risk of stomach cancer. If you are concerned about radon in your home,test the air in your home. Testing is inexpensive and easy. Fix your home if the level of radon in your air is 4 picocuries per liter of air(ACYL)or higher. There are simple ways to fix a radon problem that aren't too costly. For additional information,call your state radon program(800-838-5992)or call.EPA's Radon Hotline(800-767-7236). CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding this information,please contact Ron,Dave and Dan at 319-846-2204 during the following hours:7:3OAm-4:OOPM. Decisions regarding the water system are made at the City of Fairfax Council meetings held on 2°d Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.at Fairfax City Hall and are open to the public. The Fairfax Visioning Committee would like to thank all of the Bloomin' Tea participants and attendees, Everyone enjoyed the beautifully decorated tables, food and y entertainment while raising money°for Fairfax beautification, If you would be interested in decorating a table daring next year's tea, contact any Visioning Committee member or call City Hall at 846-2204. FAIRFAX FIRE AND RE' SCUE F-- Proudly SerjjaLFairfax-Walford and Surroun' ding Areas Congratulations to Mike Machula. and Will Zamastil on expanding our medical team on the Fairfax Fire Department. Mike just received his First Responders card and Will received his EMT B card. Way to go, guys! Fairfax USA Days are coming up soon and as everyone knows, the Fairfax Fire Department is always very involved in the celebration. From the parade, to displaying the fire trucks, to landing Life Guard by the ball diamonds, and finally to the fireworks display. We've had several people ask if we are still doing the fireworks—the answer is YES! 'Yes, we will continue to shoot the fireworks, as long as we continue to get donations to pay for them. Our show is put on 100% by donations and with the price of fireworks going up 25% this year, we hope you remember to donate when you see the Fairfax Fire: Department boot going around. You can also drop off a check at city hall to make your donation. Finally, we hope everyone has a fun, and most importantly, a safe time so please be responsible. If you choose to drink, please designate a driver so all of us can get home safely. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the Fairfax USA Days once again! Questions for the Fire Department Most of our questions this month were about the fireworks, but please continue to call 846-3178 and leave us a message on your questions about the Fairfax Fire Department. If"T T FIRVIEF UFUER'S FUND-RAISING z . PICNIC lop Our Fairfax Fire Department will be having a food stand at the fire station on Saturday, June 27th, during USA Day. The stand will be open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Our hard working volunteers and their families will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, bottled water, and baked goods. Yum! Come on, you know you'll be eating that day—you might as well support a great cause while you do it. All proceeds will benefit the Fairfax Fire Department. 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Order your Fairfax sports clothing at the concession stand. Proceeds benefit Fairfax Your Sports-sponsored by Guaranty Bank. 5:00 - 8;00parA EDIE PICCARD— LIVE CONCERT NEAR'THE BALL DIAMOND Corrie listen to the smooth sounds of Eddie and his band, Bring a cooler, Faring a fawn chair or sit in the grass, but don't miss Eddie in concert Friday. Sponsored by Fairfax State Savings Bank 5:30 - 8:100pin GREG FETTER MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT M MAIN BALL DIAMOND Games 3 and 4 are at 5:30pm and 7:00pm. Come cheer your favorite team on. The Fairfax Youth Sports concession stand will be open for business. 6:00 9:00pm Tl-IE_C.R._SPIRf ROPES IONA DANcE TEAm- STUDIO- Dagi(:c('J'136,2, <a G uar;�€.z.n (a€��z3a�a�avit; K.uonl 0.11 '� ,t:s r;,. (.o:�ct.ac�t -riff",att � 3Tt 366-5996 f you're a �irl twt�we 4 I."a N,-,,ars fuel and like to dance' Grand will 1W :°i�tnrday ni�d.a! 6:00 8:OOpm YOUTH KICKBALL TOURNAMENT— SMALL BALL DIAMOND- Hynek's Lawn Care is sponsoring the fun. AGES 12 and under may compete. It's a blast! Regjster t gf; fi�aierlwls rear"rod fia:sir day ba j at the Fairfax Dairy Queen, Pose Office, N„ Riley's Cafe, Fairfax State Savings Bank, Guaranty Bank or Farmers State Bank, Walford. 6:00 . 8:00pin FRUITZEN SHAVED lCE — NEAR THE MAIN BALL.,DIAMOND --New Delicious Flavorsr 6:00 - 8:30pin RB CONCESSIONS ON SITE — NEAR ST. PATRICK'S BRICK SCHOOL Stop by and win a stuffed animal for your boyfriend, girlfriend or yourself! 8:30 101:00pan MOVIE IN THE PARK-MAIN BALL DIAMOND Carry the lawn chairs to Fetter Field„ this year's movie is., "Air Bud: Seventh inning Fetch" free-will offering benefits the Parks Dept. atui-daune 27th ; 7:00ain I=ALFAS MASON , Lo[)C_ 5K FUN RUN/V>A -K- health and m°afklrun 7:00 - 11:00asn AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST -AMERICAN LEGION ON MAIN STREET Start the day with breakfast at the Legion -served by heroes of the Legion PEKOMY Post #5/2. 9:00 - :1.0:00aan K[C,KE At L TOURNAMENT Q iAMRIONSHip GAMF---SMALL BALI.... (DIAMOND the second annual Fairfax Kickball Champions will be crowned at the end of this tournament game! 9:00 - 11:00am FAIRFAX YOUTH SPORTS T-BALL GAME'S-This is fun defined. The co-ed colors of Fairfax youth are playing: Gold, Green, White, Silver, Black and Orange. Come cheer for your favorite kids or your favorite color! (and more T-Ball fun Saturday afternoon.,.) 10:30 11:30ann STAGING FOR THE PARADE -- COMMENCE STAGING NORTH OF RAILROAD TRACKS (''ir'ole: we rnoy run a new por.ade route in 2010',USA Day!.1) 10:00 - 3:00pin FIRE ,ANS P'ICNK F;;3LL1;H HA;NTBURGEPS AND HOT DOGS RIGHT'Or_ r=_HE- G,Rl._L Visit fhe Fire Station) on Vanderbilt Street.Stop by and say hello to your favorite firefighfer. Where else can you get a burger for$3 or hot dog for$2 Some like it HOT! Ali proceeds benefit our Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department. 11:30 T 1 30<tsaa INDE.PEw LEL�'c cAE Y„ 13E DOMPARADE- Please get involved. This is an annual marquee event and just what a pc.rrade should be.Show up and show your support! NOTE..,THE FINAL SCHEDULE WILL HE PUBLISHED IN THE WEDNESDAY JUNE 24T,K 2009 PENNY,-AVER GUIDE SEOTION, THE FINAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WILL ALSO BE MAILED TO AREA RESIDENTSAND WILL BE AVAILABLE AT FAIRFAX CITY HALL Ott FAtRFAX STATE'SA VINGS BANK ON OH ABOUT.LUNE 1.5'_H PLEASE CONTACT BRANDY OR PATRICKAT S46-2300 OR E viAii B}2ANDVOTHiBANXHERE.COM0R PATRIC',K@771_Be[NKH_-RE:COM W1TH QUESTIONS 12:30 - 9.00pra KID'S CARNIVAL-ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOLYARD St. Patrick's will sponsor old-fashioned games from 12:00pm -3:00pm. Sp-afkies, ')he, ciown b,0flo,-),r-,, artist is sci�eduied ,role-, '.-00- 3:00pm at St. Patrick's school. Many attractions will run until Blom Including:The Jumpin' Bean, Jungle Bus, Toddler Bounce, The Bounce House, Trackless Train, Rock Climbinig Wall,"the Big Slide, Fast Pitch, baskeft-.)all game and golf challenge.Ten MaiaLgttractions are free a)l day thanks to tf7e City of Fairfax focal rrrerchants and friends of Fairfax! A new major ride this year is the "Pirates Revenge" for just $2 per person, 12 people can ride at the same firne so get ycL,,friends and go fight the Pirate 11:30 - 2.100p-t-n LUNCHEON - ST. PATRICK'S AUDITORIUM Always a winner and always delicious too. Enjoy the hospitality of St. Patrick's Church community while you are served tasty food in the church auditorium. Don't forget dessert! 11:30 - 2:!30pm MASONIC LODGE LUNCH STAND-Stop by the corner of Church & Reynolds for lunch & cold drinks. Proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for Prairie High School seniors. 11:00 - 5::00pin K,C.'s PULLED PORK LUNCHEON STAND - BALL DIAMOND AREA they're serving it up right at the ball diamond. Hof, fresh and delicious pulled pork sandwiches, "You can't eat just one because just like Torry the Tiger says: "They're Great"! 1.2:30-I:15pm CZECH PLUS CONCERT- SM PATRICK'S LAWN For happy ears just listen! Local talent Patti Cejka will be undercover and performing live with the Czech Plus Band Sponsored by Fairfax State Savings Bank 12:45 - 2:00pm FAIRFAX FIRE TRUCKS AND LIFEGUARD HELICOPTER - BALL, DIAMOND 12:45 - 2:010pm FAIRFAX FIRE DEPARTMENT WATER GAMES 1:30 - 2:00pm BIG WHEEL RACES- OUTSIDE AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH Hynek's Lawn Care has stepped up to sponsor the race again this year. Watch or enter your favorite 3, 4, or 5- year-oid in this annual competition directly in front of St. Patrick's Church.Trophies awarded for Ist and 2nd place, ribbons for all. Fairfax Dairy Queen will provide treats for all entrants. Stop and say thanks to Kevin Costigan for 15 years keeping this event together! 2:00 - 3:001am FAIRFAX IDOL COMPETITION -AMERICAN LEGION 2:00 - 4:00pna SOP TBAL(�IOURNAMENT1=6�LQFF G,,AMg, AT FETTER FIELD games at 2 and 3prn. 2:00- 5:00pin BINGO By THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - ST. PATRICK'S AUDITORIUM Join the Knights of Columbus at St. Patrick's Church Auditorium for some air-conditioned old fashioned fun at this annual event. Shout BINGO! 4:00-6:OOpm GONE FiSHIN' live on stage near the ball diamond (featuring local talent David Slatero) -this concert is sponsored by Fairfax State Savings Bank 4:30- 5:30pm GREG FETTER MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 5:00- 5:45pm JOHN XXIII REGULAR SCHEDULED MASS-807H STREET 6:00- 8:00pi-n AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY TENDERLOIN DINNER - ST. PATRICK'S LAWN St. Patrick's is the place to be if you like good food. The Lefebure boys will be working the grill and you won't go away hungry! Grab one before they're gone. 6:00- 645pin, CO AM NIII WORSHIP SERVICE- C37T. PATRICK'S LAWN A cornerstone event! Come and enjoy music and fellowship with rnernbers of the community at this ecumenical service on St. Patrick's lawn. - (featuring Brooke 6:00- 9Mpin THE MEERKATs- LivE IN CONCERT NEAR THE BALL DIAMOND Hoover) - this concert is sponsored by Fairfax State Savings Bank & promises to be terrific! 6:30- 9:00PM LEONARD REYMAN ACCORDION BAND - ST. PATRICK'S LAWN Local accordion artist Leonard Reyman will be performing with several accordion players on the stage. Sponsored by Fairfax State Sayings Bank- If you love, the squeeze box, you will love this! 8:40-9:00 THE C.R. SPIRITS PROFESSioNAL.DANCE TF � &ST UDIO - GRAND PERFORMANCE UNDER THE LIGHTS (ALL AGES) AT THE BALL-DIAMOND, 9:15- 9:301-an PUBLIC ADDRESS - BALL DIAMOND 9:30pni FIRE-WORKS SPECTACULAR - BALL DIAMOND -You're probably fired by now, but dorO even try to rest because our Falrfax Volunteer Fire Depc2rtrnent has another tremendous fireworks on tap, Fire Chief Mike Sankot and the, local firefighters put on one of the best displays in Iowa. Find out this year,why thousands of people flock to Fairfax each year to see this display. If promises to be longer, louder and more spectacular than ever. From a grateful community, thank you Fairfax Firefighters for the fireworks and for your community leadership and service over the past years. ir i Ine e,-�-d or r t" � V e u s i ED OF , LF IBM t. F' t V STATE SAVINGS BAN Fan T T11TY '2009 SPONSORING MUSIC FOR ALL AGES 2009 i OWN r� .- PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES Minutes of the City of Fairfax Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday,May 19,2009 Members present: Virginia Soukup,Jack Rowry,Joe Kell,John Hill,Doug Smith,and Andrew Meyers. Absent: Dean Hartman. Also present: Mayor Bill Voss,Councihnember Jason Rabe,Finance Administer Nancy Flickinger,City Clerk Cynthia Stimson,City Engineer Shane Wicks,Jeff lben,Scot Ruby,and Jim Shimek. Due to the absence of the Secretary,Dean Hartman,Cynthia Stimson recorded the minutes. Chairman Joe Kell called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Motion by Virginia Soukup,second by Doug Smith to approve the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission from April 22,2009. All ayes. MIC. Discussion was held concerning City of Fairfax Rezoning Classification Request from 5 RM(Multi- Family Residential District)to CN(Conservation/Public Use District)Outlot A Fairfax Heights first Addition. The map was reviewed while discussing lot size and placement, Mayor Voss and Nancy Flickinger discussed the current noncompliance as 5RM. Motion by John Hill, second by Doug Smith to approve RECOMMENDATION NO.2009-02 A REC- OMMENDATION APPROVING REZONING—ZONING CLASSIFICATION—CN: CONSERVATION/ PUBLIC USE. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion was held concerning Synergy Development Group,LLC Rezoning Classification Request from 9 RS(Single Family Residential)to 5 RM(Multi-Family Residential)Lots 17& 18 Prairie Creek Estates Third Addition. Jeff/ben stated that he would like to place one duplex on these two lots, The building will go over the lot line,with lot 17 being mostly backyard. Motion by John Hill, second by Doug Smith to approve RECOMMENDATION NO. 2009-03,REC- OMMENDATION TO APPROVE REZONING AND DESIGNATE ZONING CLASSIFICATION-5 RM -MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS 17 AND 18 PRAIRIE CREEK ESTATES THIRD ADDITION. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion was held concerning Synergy Development Group,LLC Rezoning Classification Request from 9 RS(Single Family Residential)to 5 RM(Multi-Family Residential)property North of Prairie Creek Estates Third.Addition and South of Hwy 151. Concerns about traffic were discussed. Construction vehicles should be using 80th Street. Access off of the highway is not planned.Jeff[ben stated that he will see that landscaping is done behind the three lots just north of 2"d Street along Driftwood Lane to improve the drainage area between the duplexes and the existing single family house. He also stated that the structures would be one story duplexes like those already going up in that area. The project will probably be done in four phases,over four years. The pond advantages and disadvantages were discussed. Motion by Doug Smith,second by John Hill to approve RECOMMENDATION NO. 2009-04,REC- OMMENDATION TO APPROVE REZONING AND DESIGNATE ZONING CLASSIFICATION-5 RM —MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NORTH OF PRAIRIE CREEK ESTATES THIRD AD- DITION AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 151. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion was held concerning a recommendation regarding provisions to the CN—Conservation/Public Use District, Mayor Voss explained the City's need for these revisions to bring the city properties in compliance. Motion by John Hill,second by Jack Rowry to approve RECOMMEDATION NO. 2009-05,A REC- OMMENDATION AMENDING THE FAIRAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,IOWA,BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SECTION 1..07.1 CN: CONSER- VATION/PUBLIC USE. All ayes, Motion carried. Discussion was held concerning last month's Planning and Zoning Commission's RECOMMDATION NO.2009-01,A RECOMENDATION DENYING THE AMENDMENT TO THE FAIRFAX ZONING OR- DINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,IOWA,BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SECTION 1.06-APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP,SUB- SECTION E-ANNEXED TERRITORY, Mayor Voss stated that the City its following the attorney's advice. Engineer Shane Wicks explained that the legal counsel is advising a two step process,first to annex all property in. as agricultural and then to rezone,after the annexation is complete. The Planning and Zoning Commission did not feel that they had.a proper explanation of this amendment. More information is to be supplied and this will be dis- cussed at the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion by Jack Rowry, second by Doug Smith to adjourn. All ayes. M/C. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM. Cynthia.Stimson, City Clerk Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the Planning&Zoning Commission. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF FAIRFAX REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12,2009 The regular meeting of the Fairhx City Council was held Tuesday,May 12,2009,at Fairfax City Hall at 7:00 PM.Mayor Voss presided. Council members present:Beer,Frieden,Rabe„Magers, Wainwright. Others present: Ron Dusil,Dave Yanecek,Dan Zamastil,Dick Ransom, Shane Wicks, Cynthia Stimson, Travis&Melissa Onto, Gordon Sevig, Tara Pegump, Beer moved to approve the agenda and the Clerk's financial reports, seconded by Rabe.Roll call vote:Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers, Wainwright, Nays:None.Motion carried. Wainwright moved to approve and place on file the minutes of the regular council meeting dated April 14,2009 and the minutes of the special meeting of the Planning&Zoning Commission dated April 22,2009,seconded by Magers.Roll call vote:Ayes: Beer, Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright, Nays:None. Motion carried. The Sheriff's report was given by Deputy Parks and the Call for Service log was submitted and discussed. Mayor Voss announced that this was the time and place for a Public Hearing to consider the Water Tower Lease Agreement between the City of Fairfax and Linn County to allow a communication antenna on the City's water tower. A discussion was held in regard to the current requirements of the Fairfax Zoning Code. Legal counsel will be instructed to investigate this matter. Notice of this Public Hearing was published in The Gazette on April 30,20019 There being no further comments or objections,Mayor Voss closed the public hearing at 7:11 PM. Friedcn moved to table the proposed Resolution Authorizing the City to Dispose of an Interest in Real Estate by Gift,seconded by Magers. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright. Nays:None.Motion carried. Mayor Voss announced that this was the time and place for a Public Hearing to consider amending the Fairfax Zoning Ordinance of 2000—Annexed Territory. Notice of this Public Hearing was published in The Gazette on April 30,2009. There being no further continents or objections,Mayor Voss closed the public hearing at 7:15 PM. Council reviewed the Planning&Zoning Commission's Recommendation No.2009-01 to deny the amendment to the Fairfax Zoning Ordinance of 2000—Annexed Territory. Frieden moved to table proposed Ordinance No.83 pertaining to amending the Fairfax Zoning Ordinance of 2000 by amending provisions pertaining to Section 1.06—Applicability of Regulations&the Official Zoning Map„ Subsection E—Annexed Territory, seconded by Magers. Roll call vote: Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers, Wainwright. Nays:None.Motion carried. Wainwright moved to approve the Star Bar's Liquor License,seconded by Magers. Roll call vote:Ayes:Beer, Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright, Nays:None.Motion carried. Wainwright introduced the following,Resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Frieden.Roll call vote: Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers, Wainwright.Nays:None.Motion carried.Whereupon the Mayor declared the fallowing duly adopted:Resolution 2009-18 entitled,"RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTIAL PAYMENT NO. I TO ARENSDORF EXCAVATING &TRUCKING,INC.FOR THE EAST DRAINAGE WAY PROJECT ON EAST CEMETERY ROAD". Passed and approved this 12'h day of May 2009. Magers introduced the following,Resolution and moved its adoption,seconded by Wainwright. Roll call vote: Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright.Nays:None.Motion carried.Whereupon the Mayor declared the following duly adopted:Resolution 2009-19 entitled,"RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.1 FOR THE EAST DRAINAGE WAY PROJECT ON EAST CEMETERY ROAD". Passed and approved this 12a`day of May 2009. Wainwright introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption,seconded by Frieden.Roll call vote: Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright,Nays:None.Motion carried.Whereupon the Mayor declared the following duly adopted: Resolution 2009-20 entitled,"RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTIAL PAY REQUEST NO. 1 TO SCHRADER EXCAVATING& GRADING,CO.FOR THE DETENTION BASIN IMPROVEMENTS AT COMMERCIAL COURT". Passed and approved this 12'x'day of May 2009. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES--PAGE 2 Wainwright introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption,seconded by Beer.Roll call vote: Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright.Nays:None.Motion carried.Whereupon the Mayor declared the following duly adopted:Resolution 2009-21 entitled,"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT DUE JUNE 1,2009". Passed and approved this 12"'day of May 2009. Magers introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption,seconded by Rabe.Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright.Nays:None.Motion carried.Whereupon the Mayor declared the following duly adopted:Resolution 2009-22 entitled,"RESOLUTION APPROVING FIREWORK'S PERMIT FOR THE FAIRFAX FIRE DEPARTMENT". Passed and approved this 12a'day of May 2009. Frieden moved to approve Casey General Store's Cigarette Permit for fiscal year 2009-2010,seconded by Magers. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers, Wainwright. Nays:None.Motion carried. Beer moved to approve Polar Bird P'eppy's,Inc.Peddler's Permit,seconded by Magers. Roll call vote:. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright. Nays:None.Motion carried. Dick Ransom and Shane Wicks led'a discussion in regards to the implementation of a Storm Water Management. Ordinance. A proposed Ordinance pertaining to this will be on the agenda at the next regularly scheduled meeting for consideration of approval. Frieden moved to hire Cynthia Stimson as City Clerk and set the wage at$17.00 per hour,effective May 13, 2009,seconded by Wainwright. Roll call vote: Ayes:Beer,Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright. Nays:None. Motion carried. Beer moved to approve the claims list dated May 12,2009,seconded by Frieden, Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden,Rabe,Magers,Wainwright. Nays:None.Motion carried. Reports: Maintenance„...Dusil reported that the parking lot at Linn Street Park has been completed,the No Parking signs were up on Finn Street and the pad behind the library had been repaired. Fire Department— Zamastil,reported that the new slide-in unit for the grass baggy had arrived. Parks Jo Ann Beer reported that the committee was going to be hosting an Open House at Hawk's:Ridge Park on Thursday,May 21st for obtaining input on plans and ideas from citizens on what they would like to see at the new park. She also stated that they will be having a Garden Walk Fund Raiser and possibly a F'armer's Market on July 21"to help raise money for playground equipment. It was decided that the maintenance men will be meeting with Tim McKeever to install floating pads at the Disc Golf Course„ A discussion was held regarding the site plan of Hawk's Ridge Park and the layout of the parking lot.Hall&Hall.Engineers will be sending the site plans to the maintenance department. Visioning—Jo Ann Beer reported that the committee did very well at their 2"d Annual Tea Fund Raiser. She also stated that she was waiting on a return call from a representative from Union.Pacific Railroad to see if they would. allow a train viewing park with a sheltered picnic area. Tara Pegump,Fairfax State Savings Bank,reported on the schedule for USA Days and stated that the money they will be requesting from the City will remain the same as last year. Mayor Voss stated that he had received a quote for replacing the roof on the pavilion at Prairie Creek Park. It was the consensus of Council that they would like to see more quotes before making a decision. Gordon.Sevig stated that lie,owns property located near the intersection of Highway 151 and Beverly Road and wanted to know if Council would consider rezoning the property from residential to commercial and what business establishments,if any,the Council would allow near a residential district. This matter will be discussed at a later date,as Council would like more information on the subject. Travis Otto and Jason Rabe discussed ditch drainage issues that they have been experiencing. Dick Ransom stated that this matter will be looked into after the installation of the box culvert on East Cemetery Road is completed. There being no further business,Mayor Voss adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P . MAYOR:Bill Voss ATTEST:Nancy Flickinger,City Clerk. 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