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at Hawk's Ridge Park in anticipation of adding a
' second playground with a swing set and a park-
ing lot yet this year. The layout will also take
into consideration a future pavilion with rest-
rrooms and possibly a splash pad.
We need volunteers for the playground installation, which
should occur in the September/October timeframe, weather permit-
ting. Contact Jo Ann Beer at 846-3164, or any other Parks and Beau-
' tification Committee member to offer your time and/or water and
snacks.
This project is funded in part by Local Option Sales Tax Dollar's.
DITE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
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Recycling and Garbage Pick-up Day will be
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
OFFICE CLOSINGS
All City offices will be closed. on Monday, September 6,
2010 for the Labor Day Holiday. The Fairfax Public Library
will also be closed on Saturday, September 4 so their employ-
ees can enjoy the entire holiday weekend. Our staff wishes
you and your family a safe and fun labor day holiday.
LABOR DAY: HOW IT CAME ABOUT; WHAT IT MEANS
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to
the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the con-
tributions workers have made to the strength,prosperity, and well-being of our country.
FOUNDER OF LABOR DAY
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first
proposed the holiday for workers. Some records show that Peter J. McGuire,general secretary of the Brother-
hood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting
a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Mat-
thew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the
contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machin-
ists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in
New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a com-
mittee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
THE FIRST LABOR DAY
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in
accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day
holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1.883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the
Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and cele-
brate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in
1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
LABOR DAY LEGISLATION
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day.The first governmental recogni-
tion came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From them developed the movement
to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to
become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states -- Colorado,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York— created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By
the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states
had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the
first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
A NATIONWIDE HOLIDAY
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first pro-
posal of the holiday a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade
and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the
workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent
men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic signifi-
cance of the holiday. Stili later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the
Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational
aspects of the labor movement.
The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in
large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however,.
is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression.Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, indus-
trialists,educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers,radio, and televi-
sion.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production
the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic
and political democracy. It is appropriate,therefore,that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of
so much of the nation's strength,freedom,and leadership—the American worker.
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MAYOR'S MINUTE
Just a few short months ago,,we were all looking forward to a busy summer-now here we are, sum-
mer is nearly over and the kids are back in school. Hopefully everyone had a safe summer and we cann all
look forward to a beautiful fall.
The city council has had a busy summer as well, The following are a few of the fruits of our labor,
over the last several months. The funding source for the following projects has been through the Local Op-
tion Sales 'Tax. We have adopted a philosophy of using it for items that will benefit the larger population,
can be paid for in one expenditure, and will either have a recreational benefit or a cost savings benefit. The
Parks and Beautification Committee have been working tirelessly on Hawks Ridge Park and the final plan
has been approved. Now a parking lot will be put in, everything put to ,grade for the future splash pad and
pavilion,and the second playground set will be installed. This will be a great asset to our parks system. The
second project is the installation of a walking trail along Linn St,which serves a second purpose of beautify-
ing the sewer lines area we installed a few years ago. The Iast project is a salt and sand bunker. This new
bunker will be nearly 5 times larger than our current structure. In the past, our maintenance department
could only have enough salt and sand on hand to cover one or two storm events.Now we will be able to go
the whole winter. This will greatly reduce the labor cost of constantly mixing new batches and will allow us
to buy in bulk batches at the reduced summer rate. This building on material savings alone will pay for it-
self in 5-7 years.
It is now the time of the year for the council and myself to shift our focus onto our budget and find-
ing funding sources ,for future projects as we have several pressing long term needs that we would like to
tackle. Thanks for your feedback and thanks for helping us continue to make Fairfax a great place to live.
NEW AUTO PAYMENT OPTION
Would you like to have your City of Fairfax utility bill come out of your bank account
automatically? Well, this is the time to sign-up! The City of Fairfax now has the option to of-
fer automatic withdrawal from your bank account, no matter where you bank. The withdrawal
can come out of a checking or savings account.
The City of Fairfax, will be processing all auto payments on the 10th of each month or
on a business day or two after the 10th. We will be processing only one batch each month, so
you must agree to have the bill debited at that time of the month. You will receive a copy of
your bill so you know what amount we will be deducting. As long as you have sufficient funds
in the account, this will avoid any late payment fees because the payment will always be proc-
essed before the 15th. If you do not have available funds in the account, all late fees and any
nonsufficient funds charges and procedures will apply. Since the auto meter reading program is
operational, the only thing you'll have to do is to remember to subtract the auto debit amount
from your balance.
You can find, the sign up foam on the documents page of our website at:.
www.fairfaxia.com or at the city clerk's office. Any forams received by the 15th of the month
will begin the auto payments the following month.
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To the Citizens of Fairfax,
The 2010 baseball, softball and ball seasons have corse to a close. It was once again an
amazing season. Congratulations to the boys' Pony League and Little League teams for making
it to the championship game of the Iowa Valley League Tournament. The girls' softball teams
continue to improve and have become very competitive in their first three years. And if you
haven't experienced a Saturday morning at the park with the t-ballers, you don't know what
you're missing!
Out this program is about more than just performance on the fiend.
This year more than 220 kids from Fairfax participated in these programs. As always, these
programs were offered free of charge. We all should be proud of that. As far as l know,this is
the only program of its size in our area to be able to make that claim.This is possible because of
the generous support of our sponsors, donors and volunteers. Thank you doesn't begin to
express our gratitude. You have made it all happen. And just as important to the success of
these programs is the outpouring of support by the community as a whole, Whether you have
purchased tickets to the pancake breakfast or spaghetti dinner, bought a hotdog and popcorn
at the concession stand, signed your kids up to participate in the games, bought a Fairfax t-shirt
or sweatshirt or showed up to cheer on our teams, we thank you. We couldn't do it without
you.
We would also like to recognize two of our volunteer coaches who have decided it's time to let
someone else have all of the fun. Pam Zumsande stepped up to coach the girls Pony League
team three years ago, and has the program off to a great start. Derek Lewis has been a part of
the boys baseball program for the last seven years, coaching the Little League and Pony League
teams. Thank you, Pam and Derek,for all of your time and commitment.
We are currently working on a link to the city's website to keep you updated on all of the
(happenings involving the Fairfax Youth Sports Association, including additional leagues for
2011.You can get information by going to fairfaxia.com and clicking on the Current Events link.
Thanks again for your support.
FYSA
P.S. Watch for information about the 3rd Annual Spaghetti dinner coming October 29, 2010..
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you for supporting them in fund raising for their trip to the World
Series, in St Louis. Whether it was donating cans in the can drive or
buying a Casey's pizza card or just a simple "food Luck Ladies"; your
support was greatly appreciated.
Their record for the World Series was 8 wins and 1 Loss
With the most important victory being in the Championship game!
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YARD WASTE AND GARBAGE RULES REVIEWED
Johnson County Refuse is the garbage hauler for the City of Fairfax. They
have been experiencing that residents are setting out containers that are too heavy:
So, we need to review the yard waste and garbage rules. We don't want their em-
ployees to injure themselves lifting containers that are too large.
Our agreement with Johnson County Refuse states that no container larger
than 34 gallons will be used for their collections within the City of Fairfax. Lar
ger containers are being used at several addresses. These containers not only hold
more material than allowed, they themselves add to the weight the employee must
Lift.
In a regulation container (which is not larger than 34 gallons) residents are
limited to 40 pounds of material. Yard waste is unlimited, so you can set out as
much as you want without additional costs, but you will need to set out more con-
tainers if you have more than 40 pounds of material. You can also purchase the
brown Kraft bags for yard waste material. If you have more than 40 pounds of
regular garbage, you must purchase a garbage tag and aux a tag to any additional.
containers with 40 pounds of garbage.
Starting on Monday, August 30, Johnson County
:Refuse will begin tagging containers that are larger than
34 gallons. If your container gets tagged, you will need to
� stop using it for these collections and replace it with a
.: container no larger than 34 gallons. At a date in the near
future, Johnson County Refuse will stop emptying these
larger containers.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
FIRE DEPARTMENT FINANCING
The City Council has approved the paperwork for some new fire department financing.
The City received an excellent true interest rate bid of 1.8748% from Banker's Bank of Madi-
son, Wisconsin in association with Fairfax State savings Bank for the $335,000 bond. This
money will be used to purchase a new fire truck and refinance an older fire department bond
with a higher interest rate. The expected payback period is five years.
We have a new 2010 tanker truck ordered from Feld Company from Carrol, Iowa. De-
livery is expected sometime in November. This new piece of equipment will allow the fire de-
partment to replace a truck that is over 20 years old.
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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 would become one of the 41, 000 who lose their lives each year to breast can-
cer.
What can you do? Practice early detection yourself through
monthly breast self-examination and regular mammograms. Urge
your friends to do the same. It's still our best defense.
We Iknow you care. We care too! That's why we're arranging to
have a special Women's Community Day in 'Fairfax to make it even
easier for you and your friends to get a mammogram.
Fa, W&mzvt;kC&wuvu4qity Day
Monday, October 4, 2010
8:00am---12.00pm
Mercy Mobile Digital Mammography Unit
Fairfax State Savings Bank Parking Lot
Call your doctor for a written order.
Call Mercy Women's Center, 398-6821, to schedule your appointment.
And, by all means, call your friends!
Funds are available to assist if the cost is prohibitive,
Be your own best friend: Call today!
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SoloidW to TV & Monitor Disposal:
What You Need to Know
AAs of September 1, 2010, Linn County residents can
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living, together, green Linn County Solid Waste Agency (Agency) landfill. How-
ever, unwanted monitors and TVs can be recycled at Agency
locations.
What to do
You may be penalized $35 for disposing of monitors or TVs in the landfill. Instead, leave them at
Agency drop-offs at no charge to you.
Where can I recycle?
Recycle your TVs and monitors at both Agency locations: 1954 County Home Road, Marion; 2250 A
Street SW,Cedar Rapids. ALL electronics are taken for free at both locations.
Why did I have to pay before?
The fees collected were used to offset costs associated with labor, transportation, and demanufacturing.
Because of the importance of keeping the items out of the landfill, the Board of Directors has decided
the Agency will subsidize electronics recycling. Landfill tipping fees will underwrite the costs.
Why is recycling electronics important?
Electronics are the fastest growing waste stream in the U.S. With technology constantly changing, we
replace our electronics every few years. In 2007 alone, Americans generated about 232 million com-
puters and TVs. An estimated 235 million additional units are stored in our basements, closets and ga-
rages.
Recycling Conserves Landfill space
The continued disposal in landfills of bulky electronic components unnecessarily accelerates the pace
at which landfills reach their capacity.
Recycling Conserves Natural Resources
Electronics contain valuable materials — including copper, gold and aluminum — that can be recycled
and used in,new products.
Recycling Protects Health and Environment
Electronics contain hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium and mercury. If released,these toxins
can be harmful.
LOCATIONS:
1954 County Home Rd. (near Hwy. 13) 2250 A Street SW(near Czech Village)
Marion,1A 52302 Cedar Rapids,1A 52404
319-377-5290 319-398-5163
HOURS:
Monday—Saturday, 7:00 AM—4:30 PM
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www.SolidWasteAgency.or and click on the"Recycling Companion"link.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2010
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2010
The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, August 10,2010, at Fairfax City Hall.
Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer,Bernie Frieden,Marc
Magers, Travis Otto, and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson, Cathy Bayne, and
Dave Yancerk.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, Otto, and
Wainwright, Motion carried.
Motioned,by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve and,place on file the City Council minutes from July
13,2010. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Magers,Otto, and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve and place on file the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion minutes from July 20,2010. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Magers,Otto,and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Cathy Bayne reported that they had a good summer reading program at the library,
Dave Yanecek and Marc Magers reported that the fire department has recently responded to two fires.
Lynn Miller and Ron Dusil were not present because they are working on a broken water main.
JoAnn Beer reminded everyone that the Parks and Beautification Committee will show a movie on Au-
gust 20 in Hawk's Ridge Park.
Discussion was held concerning the proposal for work at Hawk's Ridge Park from Dave Schmitt Con-,
struction Co., Inc. An easement is needed for storm water drainage. The property owners are to be contacted
about granting the City a drainage easement. Twenty feet wide is best. Some engineering would be needed to
finalize the easement process. This project will be discussed,during the next city council meeting,
Cynthia Stimson presented the financial reports. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve the
financial reports. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Magers, Otto,and Wainwright. Motion carried,
Lyle Vance, 305 Vanderbilt,discussed sidewalk requirements, lie would like the City to develop a plan
of sidewalk replacement to meet all current requirements.
Laura Egger, 110 Vanderbilt,stated that she had a rat in her yard. Mayor Rabe stated that he has talked to
the old elevator property owner and that they did take some action to kill the rats. He will call them again about
their ongoing efforts.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden 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 106, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA,BY
AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SECTION 1.05—RULES AND DEFINITIONS, SUBSEC-
TION B.DEFINITIONS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Magers,Otto,and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to give final approval and adoption to ORDINANCE 106,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF
FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SECTION 1.05 — RULES AND
DEFINITIONS, SUBSECTION B,. DEFINITIONS, Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, Otto, and
Wainwright. Motion carried.
Discussion was held about ORDINANCE 107,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX
ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS
PERTAINING TO SECTION 1.07 — SCHEDULES OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS and ORDINANCE
108,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000 OF THE CITY OF
FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SECTION 1.08 — SUPPLEMEN-
TARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, The City Council wants to see wording that would protect existing non-
conforming structures added to these revisions. These ordinances are to be sent back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review.
Magers introduced ORDINANCE 109,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, 2007, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER REQUIRING
THE MOWING OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, Discus-
sion was held about different types of vegetation. This ordinance is to be revised.
Discussion was held about the restoration work for the Water Main Replacement Programs, Phase I Im-
provements. More seeding will be done after the acceptable dates are reached. Mayor Rabe and Shane Wicks will
meet with a resident who is still having increased water concerns.
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Shane Wicks stated that May 28a' was the project completion date. The total of the additional costs is.
around$11,000.00. This is still within the retainage amount.
Motioned by Wainwright,seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2010-38,A RESOLUTION TO
ISSUE PARTIAL PAYMENT #5 TO RATHJE CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE WATER MAIN RE-
PLACEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE I EUPROVEMENTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers,,
Otto,and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION NO.2010-38 duly adopted.
Larry Burger, from Speer Financial, reviewed the bids that the City received earlier today for the
$335,000 General Obligation Fire Truck and Refunding Bonds Series 2010. The lowest bid was submitted by
Bankers' Bank of Madison, Wisconsin with Fairfax. State Savings Bann of Fairfax,Iowa for a true interest rate of
1,8748%.
Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2010-39, A RESOLUTION
AWARDING SALE OF $335,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION FIRE TRUCK AND REFUNDING BONDS.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, Otto, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared
RESOLUTION NO.2010-39 duly adopted.
Motioned by Magers,seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO.2010-40,A
RESOLUTION APPROVING ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION THROUGH FAIRFAX STATE SAVINGS
BANK USING BILLPOINTE. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, Otto, and Wainwright. Motion
carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION NO. 2010-40 duly adopted.
The City's storm water management requirements for site improvements to existing commercial or indus-
trial Iots was discussed. How the City might enforce these requirements consistently to protect property, but not
put undue hardship on property owners was considered. Mayor Rabe, Shane Wicks, Bernie Frieden, and Travis
Otto will work as a committee to develop some guidelines.
Two site plans for 70 Williams Blvd. from Michael and Deanna Heintz were reviewed. They have sub-
mitted a building permit application for a new building.
Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve the building permit application for Michael and
Deanna Heintz at 70 Williams Blvd. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto,and Magers. Nays: None. Abstain: Wainwright,
Wainwright abstained because the applicants are her parents, Motion carried.
Several surveys from residents along East Cemetery Road were reviewed. Based on the input, no action
will be taken at this time on possible sanitary sewer and water main extension along East Cemetery Road.
The deteriorating box culvert at the curve of 761 Avenue and Williams Blvd. was discussed. Shane
Wicks stated that a structural analysis needs to be done before any remedy is chosen. Linn County should share in
any repair costs since this road serves more county residents than city residents. Shane will contact Steve Gannon
with Linn County.
Jeff Iben and Bob Kadlee discussed water drainage in the ditch near the Prairie Creek Veterinary Clinic..
Removal of the field access culvert will improve the flow. Jeff Iben will remove the culvert with no costs to the
City of Fairfax.
Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to allow the removal of the field access culvert along the east
side of 800'Street just south of the Prairie Creek Veterinary Clinic. Ayes: Beer,Frieder,Otto,Magers,and Wain-
wright, Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the possible extension of the existing storm sewer culverts from the drive-
way of Prairie Creek Veterinary Clinic to their south property line. Bob Kadlec stated he would pay for the costs
involved. He wants to get the area around the vet clinic dry enough to mow easily. No action was taken because
more information is needed.
Shane Wicks talked about the possibility of establishing inspection fees for public improvements. Some
communities assess an inspection fee and some also do a storm water development fee. No action was taken at this
time.
Costs estimates and a site plan were reviewed concerning a new salt and sand bunker for the maintenance
department, The maintenance department would work with, the Parks and Beautification Committee to re-
configure some of the disc golf course.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the bid from Eastern Iowa Building, Inc, and accept
the most advantageous concrete bid for the City of Fairfax. The City is to use Local Option Sales Tax funds to pay
for this project. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: none. Abstain: Wainwright. Wainwright ab-
stained because of a connection with a bidder. Motion carried.
An estimate from Schrader Excavating and Grading Co. for the Linin Street Trail was reviewed and dis-
cussed.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2010
CONTINUED:
Motioned by Magers,seconded by Beer to approve the estimate of$10,968.22 from Schrader Excavating
and Grading Co. for the Linn Street'Trail project. The City is to use Local Option Sales Tax funds to pay for this
project. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto,Magers,and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2010-41, A RESOLU-
TION TO ESTABLISH THE CITY CLERK/TREASURER AND DEPUTY CITY CLERK POSTIONS.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, Otto, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared
RESOLUTION NO.2010-41 duly adopted.
The hiring committee for the deputy city clerk position recommended that the City of Fairfax hire Kathy
Everett as deputy city clerk. She can start part-time immediately. She currently works part-time at the Fairfax
Public Library,so we want to give the library some time to find her replacement.
Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to hire Kathy Everett as the full-time deputy city cleric:at$13.25 per
hour. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto,Magers,and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Wainwright to approve Casey's Class C Beer permit with 'Sunday
Sales with the change in ownership noted. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto,Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Motioned by Frieden,seconded by Magers to approve the change in license status for Riley's Cafd. Ayes:
Beer,Frieden, Otto,Magers,and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve the claims list dated August 10, 2010. Ayes: Beer,
Frieden,Otto,Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Michael Heintz stated he feels the weed control should be for everyone.
Mark Africa clarified responsibility for farm issues.
Cynthia Stimson and Mayor Rabe are to attend the Iowa League of Cities' annual conference.
Mayor Rabe stated he will be making a trail presentation to the MPO on the 19a`.
Marc Magers encouraged people to attend and participate in the Mayor's Bike Ride on Monday, Septem-
ber 6.
Motioned by Frieden,seconded by Otto to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto,Magers, and.
Wainwright. Motion carried.
Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 9:36 PM.
Mayor Jason Rabe
City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson
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NEW EMPLOYEE
Kathy Everett has started working at the city clerk's office as the new full-gime deputy
city clerk. Kathy previously worked part-time at the Fairfax public Library. She and her hus-
band, Kevin, have lived in Fairfax for 20 years.
You will see immediate benefits to having two full-time employees at the clerk's office.
When we are both at work, the office will not be closed during lunch or if one of us is at the
bank, post office, or training,. 'Someone will be available to answer the phone if we have a cus-
tomer here or on the other line. These are just the initial benefits,we are sure more will come.
CREDIT BALANCE BILLS
The City of Fairfax will be mailing all utility bills each month. So, if you have a credit
balance, you will receive a postcard, but the amount due will show as a negative balance. This
way you can keep track of when you will need to make a payment and you can verify that we
have your payments and charges correct.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2010
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 24, 2010
The special meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday,August 24, 2010, at Fairfax City Hall..
Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer,Bernie Frieden,Marc
Magers,Travis Otto, and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson and Lynn Miller.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, Otto,.
and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO, 2010-42, A RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $335,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION FIRE TRUCK AND RE-
FUNDING BONDS,SERIES 2010,AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, Otto, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Tube declared
RESOLUTION NO.2010-42 duly adopted.
Larry and Maggie Burger,from Speer Financial, were on hand to answer questions about the fire depart-
hent financing and to go over the draft of the TIF Report. Discussion was held on the use and reporting require-
ments for the TIF funds.
Discussion was held concerting the list of proposed street maintenance work. Don, from Prairie Road
Builders, described the work needed in each area. The alley near the senior apartments was discussed. Don is to
check on the price of doing this alley.
Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Wainwright to approve the list of street maintenance work as submit-
ted by Prairie Road Builders. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Magers,Otto, and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Mayor Rabe stated that he has all but one of the required signatures for the drainage easement agreements
for the two properties near Hawk's Ridge Park.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to approve the Hawks Ridge Park proposal .£roux Tuve
Schmidt Construction pending getting the last signature on the required drainage easement agreements. Ayes:
Beer,Frieden,Magers,Otto,and Wainwright. Motion carried.
Marc Magers discussed the dips on Horizon Avenue. These are caused by the ground settling in the areas
of the service lines under the street.
JoAnn Beer informed Lynn.Miller that a light is out in the north entryway area. JoAnn will have staff
contact the landscaper about getting one more tree.
Cynthia Stimson asked about NIMS training.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Otto, Magers, and
Wainwright. Motion carried.
Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 7:43 PM.
Mayor Jason Rabe
City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson.
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PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES AUGUST 17, 2010
:Manning and ZoningCommission
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Meeting called to order by Chairman.Kell at 7:00 pm. Commissioners present: Kell, Hill,
Kunze,Meyers,Nurre, and Soukup. Absent Boxa. Others present: Cynthia Stimson and Shane Wicks.
Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held July 20,2010 was moved by Meyers,
seconded by Nurre. All ayes. Motion carried.
Agenda items 3 and 4 regarding the amendments to sections 1.07 bulk graphs and 1.08 visibility
and fences were discussed. These had been recommended to city council for passage, council passed
them back to P&Z for further discussion. A concern was the resultant setback and fence requirements
for non-conforming structures already in place and their replacement to current status if destroyed.
P&Z recognizes this concern and recommends the ordinance amendments as written while considering
another solution regarding adoption of a core district area for such properties developed under older
zoning regulations. This work was coincidentally underway with the work to update the zoning map.
See agenda item 5.
Agenda item 5, zoning map draft. The first priority was the old zoning districts in the downtown
area. Shane Wicks offered to review the current properties, suggest rezoning them to the closest current
district,and simultaneously adopt a core district. Some of these existing properties may now be, will
remain, or become non-conforming. A core district could be adopted with language stating that a de-
stroyed structure within,the district could be replaced not with current setbacks,but in alignment with
current surrounding structures or by placement onto the original size and location. Shane and Cynthia
agreed to research and gather some proposal language from other cities.
In McGinnis first addition,the lines for zoning and property do not coincide for a few lots. This
is incorrect and it is suspected that the map is incorrect, letters will be sent to the owners for comment to
follow process and align the map to current use.
The city boundary along Highway 151. Currently the map shows this line on centerline for a
stretch before following the right of way. Either the line remains and the zone extends to it, or Shane
suggested it would be worth the effort to investigate with the state to move the line back. This wound be
more common and bring the city boundary into consistency along the length of the highway.
New priorities for the zoning map were established next. First, the city boundary near Gillunds
first addition and Richardsons first addition along Longview Thrive. Second,the zoning along the
C'randic Railroad east of Fairfax..Road. Third, the zoning along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks
through downtown.
Agenda item 6, review of the new flood plain map. This is current as of April 2010 and a cur-
rent copy is available at City Hall for planning and zoning decision making purposes. Hall and Hall En-
gineers has supplied an overlay map containing the flood areas and property lines also.
Agenda item 7, mayoral invitation to a 28E agreement investigation committee. Commissioner
Boxa volunteered via e-mail and Commissioner Nurre volunteered to join this committee.
The commission voiced thanks to Cynthia and Shane for their attendance and continued work
with the zoning map updates. With no other business, Meyers moved to adjourn at 9:12 pm, seconded
by Kunze, all ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
John R. Hill
Secretary
FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE
PROUDLY SERVING FAIRFAX-WALFORD AND S URROUNDING AREAS
As members of a community with an outstanding fire department, we
thought it would be a nice break to give you some firefighter fun facts. Enjoy!
Early History of Fighting, Fires in the U.S.:
In early colonial times, bucket brigades were formed to put out fires. As
towns grew, that became insufficient, and in 1678, the first engine company was
founded in. Boston. They used a manual pump, which had a small tank that was
supplied with water by a bucket brigade. In 1.736, Benjamin Franklin organized
the ,first volunteer ;fire-fighting society, called the Union Fire Company,
Firefighter Statistics:
The U.S. Fire Administration estimates that as of 2007, there were
1,148,800 firefighters in the United States. 4f those, nearly 72 percent were vol-
unteers. Three-quarters of all firefighters are between the ages of 20 and 49.
Women make up approximately 3.7 percent of career firefighters. In 2007, 118
firefighters died in the line of duty; 58 percent of those were volunteers, and 42
percent were career firefighters.
Fire Apparatus:
The three most common types of fire trucks are pumper trucks, tanker
trucks, and ladder trucks. Pumper trucks and tanker trucks are both about 30 feet
long. A pumper truck may hold some water but primarily relies on attaching hoses
to fire hydrants or other water sources. Tanker trucks carry more than a thousand
gallons of water. Ladder trucks are 40 to 50 feet long, and have a very long tele-
scopic ladder on top.
Now, the next time you hear the sirens sound and someone is sitting next to
you ... hopefully you can impress your child, spouse, parent, or friend with one of
these great facts! Stay safe!
SCHOOL IS OPEN
Area schools are now open. Please drive
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prepared to stop for school buses. If you have a
student that is driving, make sure they know not
to talk on the phone or text while driving, It is
a great idea to also show them this by your safe
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TAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Library Contact Information: 313 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax IA 52228
Phone: (319) 846-2994 Fax: (319) 846-2889 E-mail: fair.tax2@southslope.net
Library Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs.: Noon- 7:00 PM Wed.: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: Noon- 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM -Noon
Story T Wednesday: 10:30 AM
September Calendar MAKE A SPLASH READ!
4th Library Closed for Labor Day Weekend
6th Library Closed for Labor Day Holiday We had a wonderful summer Making a
,th
7 Library Board Meeting 7:00 PM Splash at The Fairfax Public Library. We had
8'hStory Time resumes 10:30
539 weekly sheets turned in for the preschool, and
16 Parrs&Beautification Meeting 7:00 PM
school age children. They read 1,266 hours this
20'h School Age Activity 1.00-3:00 PM
summer? They read each week for a variety of
"Please Register"
20 Adult Crafts at the Library 6PM-12AM different prizes.
"Please Register" We want to thank the Fairfax Dairy
Queen, Culver's Frozen Custard, and McDonalds
October Calendar for providing prizes for our weekly reading.
3'dRed Cedar Chamber 3:00 PM Along with Fairfax State Savings Bank, Waln Re-
5th Library Board Meeting 7:00 PM pair and Collision Center, GSTC, and Guaranty
18fl' School Age Activity 1:00 -3:00 PM Bank for their financial support which allowed us
"Please Register*21 to buy prizes to hand out. The readers really liked
20n'Parks &Beautification.Meeting 7:00 PM going and picking a prize out of a huge variety of
water toys that we were able to provide due to the
NEW DVDS generosity of these local businesses. We couldn't
have done it without them!
Just Add Water, Bailey's
Billion, Obsessed,Pork
Chop Hill, Surrogates, A
Life Less Ordinary, Halo
Legends, Gym Teacher,
The:'Tale of Despereaux,
Harsh Times, GXP, The Illusionist, Doom,
Shutter Island, She's Out of My League,
Our teen readers stepped up to the plate
2012,Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Brooklyn's
and read 11,925 pages this summer! We had a
Finest,Dear John(DVD & Blu-Ray), The drawing each week for smaller prizes and at the
Bounty Hunter, River World, Hot Tub Time end of the summer we drew from all the names
Machine,and Father Goose for three MP3 players. The winners of those were
It is hard to believe summer is over and Elizabeth Haut, Cain Lande, and Alex Hein
school has started, but believe it or not September dorffer. Again, this was possible due to the
20th is a No School Day at College Community. We
monetary gifts of the above listed local business
are
,going to get together and read and play board
donors, as well as The Angle Inn and Riley's
games. We would love to have any school age child
join us. We will read the first 20 minutes and then C66. We look forward to continuing to grow
put the books away and play games. The fun goes next summer with this teen group.
from 1:00-3:00 PM. Please register for this event.
Check out the Fairfax Public
Library website and online catalog! Stop in and Check Us Out-!
http://www.fairfax.lib.ia.us/
CONGRESSMAN DAVE LOEBSACK'S
REPRESENTATIVE'S OFFICE HOURS
Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Linn
County for open office hours. Constituents are urged to come in to discuss con-
cerns and issues.
Tuesda Sept. 14: Fairfax City Hall, 525 Vanderbilt St., 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Ely City Hall, 1570 Rowley St., 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Mt. Vernon City Hall, 213 1' St. W, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Wed., Sept. 15: Center Point City Hall, 200 Franklin St., 2:00 - 3:00PM
Central City City Hall, 137 4th St., 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Wed., Sept. 22: Marion City Hall, 1225 6h Ave., 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Hiawatha City Hall, 101 Emmons St., 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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