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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 2011 city cif Fairfax— May 2011 Special points of interest: a Cin.Council Minutes - i.,�, �� rt � } •s �^ �� � 1. � � �; �". • Library News � • Mawr"s 1lliaarate ;' •, r a- u•rf : s • Fine Departanent Neww-s • LOSST Vote Information • 2010 Water Quality Report • Garage Sale Da}-Reminder • Community Clean-up Day • Memorial Day Information ,- ■ •- • - • * . • • • - # • - • FYSA Thank You • Saraamea ,,.aaaip Regiq. .......... • Parh Pavilion Fimdraiser CITY HALL HOURS Monday—FridaNT 730 A 4—4:00 PN1 p City Miall Phone: 5416-2204 * • 1. • • ,. # ftir;f'oax�*=t sotatlaslope.net Website. fair£aaiia.corn UPCOMING 1 EETINGS � r:";M tie r¢.f;•!e 7e r'ti:r�f:+':•r'e r'e:m;k Libartary Board Meeting May > -7:00 PM Fniritax Public Literary Council Meeting May 10- 7:00 P111 � I. Fairfax City Hall Planning& Zoning , . + • �" 1 �'• M:ay 17 -7:00 PM rMM Will FaairliaN Cit1' Hall Parks and Beautification Cotatrlaittee Meeling „ May IQ - 7:00 Ply Fa'irFax Public Library Fire Department Mav 23- 7:00 PM 1 • is �' Firemen's Hall RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST THE GRADUATING CLASS flit 5ev'wr ilasq fai'rFax figh School ;ovt'te_q Told ko khe Gerch4eg of oo frMaTewnsipl, fa? 1�. VaIrkh'-q AilPoOkm fiqh� 0,40A SUNDAY. MAY 16,EACCALAUR5A7i5, MF-7HODIST CHURCH THURSDAY. MAY 20, CLASS PLAY ilas!5 izoil FRNEST P. BURESH MARY R, DOSTAL LOYD J. DE LAKY MARY F. KERCHILL WILLIAM P. LOCKHART ANNA G. LOCKHART FLOYD W. SPURRIER GEORGENA VOREL VERNON` H. SPURRIER LEO MTURNER Class Motto CLIMB, TEOUGH THE ROCKS BE RUGGED Class colors Class Flower BLUE AND W=I @ SUNBURST ROSE COWGRATIMATIONS GRADUATTS! The City of Fairfax wishes to congratulate all of the Fairfax graduates and their families on this milestone event, Congratulations on your achieve- ment and good luck with your future plans! MAYOR'S MINUTE s µ What a cold spring we have had so far. Hopefully the sun will peek through shortly and we will be on our way to warmth. We have some great spring traditions coming up in Fairfax such as the citywide garage sale on the 14th, our t-ball, little league and softball teams are ramping up so go watch some of the hundreds of youth participating, and our trash amnesty day is coming up on the 4th of June. I want to give a brief update on our projects in town. The water maim project started on time and is staying on schedule despite the rain. We appreciate the patience of those affected by this much-needed improve- ment. We hope to have the project graded, seeded and wrapped up shortly and then will begin part two af- ter the USA Days. Our newest park, Hawks Ridge, almost has its new pavilion constructed thanks to the generosity of Eastern Iowa Builders. Go check it out, as it is a beautiful addition to our parr system. We will have a formal ribbon cutting once it is completed. In closing, I did want to share several thoughts on the May 3rd Local Option Sales and Services Tax or LOSTe I want to encourage you to use your right to vote as our county and town decide on this important issue that will affect us for years to come. It is important to me as a fellow property tax payer to keep our tax rate in check while still providing the basic infrastructure, amenities, and services that we expect. Fairfax has the second lowest city portion of the tax levy in all of Linn County-getting beaten only by Bertram. This is not by accident as the city has strove over the years to maintain this. As we grow, it is our goal to plan and manage our finances so that we can continue this status. As Mayor I consistently hear from people about various needs such as curbing and guttering our streets, additional baseball and soccer fields, ex- panding and replacing infrastructure needs (water mains, sewer service, additional water tower), trails, j rec- reation (parks, splash pads), drainage issues, and the list goes on. What the current LOST has enabled us to do is tackle some of these issues with money paid throughout the county and using it as a short term fundling source. It has assisted in (purchasing with cash, thereby saving interest cost, a salt/sand bunker, water tower repainting and overhaul, remote read water meters, Phase I Water Main Project, Hawks Ridge Park, Linn St. Trail, and snow plow/dump truck replacement - all things that benefit all of us and for the most part enable the city to be more efficient. With the extension, if it were to pass, we would be able to use the funds as a long term funding source for larger scale, higher cost projects as mentioned earlier. This could bring in, over 20 years, an additional $6 million dollars into our community. Whether you decide to vote for or against the proposal based on your convictions, I wanted to share the impact your vote could have on our community for the next 20 years. PHASE 2 OF THE WATER MAIN' RE, PLACEMENT PROGRAM As of mid April, Schrader Excavating and Grading Co. has installed a majority of the new water main along Main Street and Siepman Drive. They will be connecting the existing water services to this new water main the second half of April and anticipate completing the fi- nal grading, seeding, and street/driveway replacements along Main Street and Siepman Drive during the first part of May. The city maintenance department has re-established a drainage ditch along a portion of Main Street and, Siepman Drive after the new water matin was installed. FATRFAX FI:fit.E AND RESCUE This past month, the Fairfax Fire Dept bad their annual Firefighter's Banquet. We need to give a HUGE thank you to the Fairfax 'State Savings Bank for hosting this for us. We had a few awards and achievements we honored that night. First, we had three Junior Firefighters graduate to the official status of Firefighter, Joe Costigan, Jessie Miller, and Alex Wisnousky. Our biggest award we give out every year is for the Firefighter of the Year. This award was rightfully earned by Mike Machula. Con- gratulations to our three new firefighters and to Mike for their achievements! r As promised, this month we are discussing how to set up a tornado shelter and what to have in your shelter. First, you need to choose a location for your shelter in your house. This should be away from exterior walls and windows,and also away from large pieces of furniture that could easily tip. If you do not have a basement, you should make your shelter spot in a safe closet or a central location of your house, again, away from windows and large objects. Once you establish your shelter, you should make a first aid pack. Have band aids, triple antibiotic ointment, ice packs, Tylenol/ibuprofen, and a backup supply of any medications you could possibly meed while in your shelter. In your "shelter pack", you should have a battery operated radio, an extra supply of batteries, 2-3 high-powered flashlights, blankets, pillows, and also something to keep you and. your family occupied- a deck of cards, dice, coloring hooks, crayons, and such. You also may want to pack snacks that have a longer shelf-life, such as juice boxes, packages of crackers, and things of that nature. Cedar Rapids will now be senting off the sirens every five minutes, for the extent of the entire tor- nado warning. Fairfax will still only set them off if our area is in immediate danger. If you would feel more comfortable having them go off every five minutes, please voice your opinion by sending an email to the City of Fairfax's city clerk's office at fairfax@southslop. .net or leaving a message on the Fairfax Fire Department's line at 319-846-,3178. Lastly, wewant to let you know that the tornado warnings are outdoor warningsirens,irens, so they are not meant to be heard within your house. During severe weather, you should monitor your local news from inside your house. If you are outside, and hear the sirens, this means the City of Fairfax is in im- mediate danger of a tornado and you need to take cover in your hoine imniediately.. We hope you have a safe month of May and enjoy a little sunshine! Stay tuned for next month's article that will be highlighting the 75`h Anniversary of the Fairfax Fire Department serving our commu- nity! -Jamie Meyers STAR `w. 303 Church Stree Fairfax r k !zf fly. 'v t u 396-0444 A SILVER STAR SALOON y. 2665 Edgewood Road Next To Panera Bread G Family Friendly Establishment -� Fl4 ,e othe o MY.IOWAOuting 5th Annual Golf May 7th - 9AM SHOTGUN `�. Airport National Golf Course 4 Person Best Shot / $50 Per Iverson Sign Up at Either Location LIGHT$2 HAPPY HOUR $2 BUSCH WELL DRINKS DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS $6.25 d Drink Included Fallow Us On Or WHAT'S GOING ON WITH Y BILL? The city clerk's office has received a few calls asking about the new format on the water/ sewer/solid waste bills. We have made a few changes. Your next bill will have the fallowing cedes next to yc7ur charges: GB - this is the charge for the solid waste collection (yard waste, garbage, and recycling) SD -this is a set fee to pay the sewer treatment plant debt payments SW- this is the sewer fund charge based on your water usage WA - this is the water fund charge based on your water usage WA- you may have two of these, if you have a separate meter for outside usage,this is the water fund charge based on your usage TX -this is the sales taxes charged on your taxable services Meters are read by the City of Fairfax, around the 24th of each month. Bills are issued at the end of the month. They are due by the 15th of"the following month. YOU TRANK YOU THANK YOU AMERICAN LEGION POST `572 CITY OF FAIRFAX GUARANTY BANK FAIRFAX STA TE SA VIN65 BANK CORY 5 Tock TON KERNELS FOUNDA TION FAIRFAX DAIRY QUEEN CASEY'S TOENEUHAUS TOHN BARNES HYNEKS LA WN CARE STAR BAR d GRILL MARGIE HANSEN MER TA CONCRETE FAIRFAX CARWASH KAREN BUSCH FAIRFAX STORAGE PROFESSIONAL PLUMBING TENA TEA FOAM SHELLY'S HAIR SALON MARC d KELL Y MAGERS WA TERWORK5 SANKOT5 GARAGE DON d DONNA YOUNG RRET d TARA 51MOAlSEAI RAYZAMA5TIL FAIRFAX GREENHOUSE VA NCES 151 SELF STORAGE WALK REPAIR d COLLISION CENTER FAIRFAX LIBRARY JOHN d AMY SERN5 FAIRFAX CHIROPRACTIC ORNAMENTAL CONCRETE AIRPORT NA TIONAL GOLF BUD d MARY NOR THUD WILD HOGS SAL OON PRAIRIE CREEK VETERINARY CLINIC" APPLEREES QUAKER OA TS BARB d WALL Y KROUSE COUNTRY INN WHITELIGHT CANDLES LORI BLAHA/PREMIER DESIGNS COLD 5 TONE CREAMERY CI 6r5 PIZZA FAREWAY ELITE TAN TIMMIE JOHNS FAZOLI'S McDONALDS IHOP PENQUINS COMEDY CLUB TOEN5)415 STARRUCKS 5PORT5 CLIPS ZINS RESTAURANT DOLLAR TREE THE LOCKER ROOM PLUM CREEK BOUTIQUE ACUPUNCTURE d MASSAGE CLINIC KA THY BULLOCK LITTLECAE5AR5 THE PLAYERS, COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE FAIRFAX YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSERS FOR SUPPOR TIN6 THE KIDS OF FAIRFAX AND OUR 4TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAIMAST. AND A SPEC'I`AL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THA T SHOWED UP TO EA TV Life n when .. ., 0 ... . ............ rne season begIns 0 a 3 i q I ? i 3 At the bank here, we enjoy baseball. We are a proud sponsor of the Fairfax ini Baseball Association,, and the FairfaxI AIR :i F FmA Youth Spurts Association. This year STATE . E SAVINGS BANK i we're spending some more dollars on, you guessed it, baseball. lk-L'(J'Pro the bank ei The fact is, as the largest and oldest employer in Fairfax, our staff has coached Vie "`Fairfax Facts" online.- kids nline:kids in this community since 1924. www.thebankhere.com In the spring of 2011, we're hutting our or visit j cleats on and heading to home plate with www.crfax.com i the best service, the best products and the best financial delivery systems "local and world newsy... i ,At our bank, we also understand Your Money Needs To Be .safe. In addition to the r great strength of our bank, all depositors are insured by the FDIC. You should � understand that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is the only federal insurance backed by the "full faith and credit" of the United States Government. Not one penny of FDIC insured deposits has ever been lost. That's as safe as it gets! member FDIC i LENUR IIr I 1 Equal Housing Lender (Member FDIC ... and the Human Race 4 THE POPPY STORY From the battlefields of World War T, weary soldiers brought home the memory of a barren landscape transformed by wild poppies, red as the blood that had soaked the soil. By that miracle of nature, the spirit of their lost comrades lived on. The poppy became a symbol of the sacrifice of lives in war, and represented the hope that none had died in vain. The American Legion Auxiliary Poppy has continued to bloom for the casualties of four wars, its petals of paper bound together for veterans by veterans, remind- ing America each year that the men and women who have served and died for their country de- serve to be remembered. Poppy.Day has become a familiar tradition in almost every American community, This distribution of the bright reel memorial flower to the public is one of the oldest and most widely recognized programs of the American Legion Auxiliary. This poppy, as a memorial flower to the war dead, can be traced to a single individual, Miss Moina Michael. She was so moved by Col. McCrae's poem that she wrote a response: the blood of heroes never dies But lends a luster to the red Ofthe flower that blooms above the dead In Flanders'Fields. On impulse, she bought a bouquet of poppies - all that New York City's Wanamaker's Department Store had - and handed them to businessmen. meeting at the New York YMCA where she worked. She asked them to wear the poppy as a tribute to the fallen,. That was No- vember 1918, 'World War I was over, but America's sons would rest forever. "in Flanders' Fields," later, she would spearhead a campaign that would result in the adoption of the poppy as the national symbol of sacrifice. In Flanders Fields In.Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place . . . And in the ,sky The larks, Still bravely singing, Fly Scarce heard amid the �,uns below We are the Dead Short days ago We lived,felt dawn, saw sunset flow, Loved, and were loved, And now we lie in Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe To you from failing hands we throw The torch; Be yours to hold it high Ifye breakfaith with us who die We shall not sleep, Though poppies grow In Flanders fields. - Col. John McCrae FAIRFAX AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY'S POPPY AY The tradition of "Puppy Day" will continue again in Fairfax with the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary hav- inthe familiar red flower available Friday, May 20, and atur- day, May 21, outside of the Fairfax State Savings Bank and on Sunday morning, May 22, on the steps of St. Patrick's Church. Please Remember Our lreterans and Those Who Are Currently Valiantly Serving Our Country With,A Generous Contribution MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE FAIRFAX LEGION ALL by PEKOMY POSE' NO. 572 of THE A EI C"AN 11EGIO Monday, May 30, 2011, at 10:30 AM The guest speaker will be Glen Selzer Following the service a lunch will be served by the Ladies of the .American Legion.Auxiliary Please Show Your Support am„d Gratitude for our Veterans and Those Currently Serving in the Military SOUKUP.AUCI`I®N May 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM 203 Church Street Torn Sandersfeld & Jim Arp Auctioneers Tools, Tools, and More Tools! ur Household Items 4, Antiques, allow Flexr, and Antique l�ngines �... ALSO: Garage Sale May 14 209 Church Street WA 1 � " I Ills milli First pickup size load will be FREE! There will be a $10.00 charge for the second. This service is for City of Fairfax Residents ONLY Proof of residency(driver's license)will be required at the gate The location will be on Railroad Street by the Fairfax Elevator Any elderly or handicap citizen,without assistance,who would like to participate in the program should call City Hall at 846-2204 by Tuesday,May 31st: We will pickup the items for you on Friday,June 3rd. ITEMS TIIAT WILL NOT BE TAKEN ARE AS F®LL0WS: *NO Tires *NO Yard Waste &a Household.Garbage *NO Lumber *Burn Barrels Must Be Emptied. *Pikes Will Be Accepted ONLY If Tires Are Removed *Lawn. Mowers Will Be Accepted ONLY if Ceras Tanks,Oil and 'fires Are Removed The CedarRapids/Linu County Solid Waste Agency will have their Mobile household I-lazardous Waste Collection Unit on hand for this community clean-up day. This unit will be located right next to the cioi collection activio,and be open the sante hours, TOO AM- 10"00 AM. Hazardous waste from businesses, farms, and organizations will NOT be accepted at this event. These types of groups may contact Shawn Obert at the Agency's Pollution Prevention Center at 319-373-4771 for more information on disposal options. Extremely large loads of eligible material will be directed to the Agency's Pollution Prevention Center. The facility is located at 1954 County Home Road,Marion, LA 52302. This decision will be made by Agency staff present at this collection event. ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS: adhesives,glue,resin,brake fluid,bug sprays, degreaser, floor care products, fun-niture polish,gasoline,kerosene,kitchen and bathroom cleaners,metal polish,oil based paint,pesticides, spray cans, stain re- mover,stains,and tlrinners,solvents and varnishes,wood preservative, and weed killer. MATERIALSLOT ACCEPTEI) DURING THIS MOT31LE EVENT: latex paint, strnoke detectors,antifreeze, batteries,fluorescent bulbs, motor oil,oil filters,sharps,vegetable oil, arnmunition, and explosives, *DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS/WINDOW AIR CONDITION]ERS (petting rid of an old refrigerator, window air conditioner or freezer is difficult. They're too big and awkward to move easily and the Freon used as a refrigerant could harrn the environment, if it's not handled carefully. Both Alliant Energy and Linn. County REC have appliance recycling programs. They may pay you for your old refrigerator, freezer, or window air conditioner. Contact your power company to find out the details of their program. Call Alliant Energy at 1-866-255-4268 or visit their website at: alliantenergy.com Call Lina, County ITEC at 19-377-1587 or visit their website at: www.linncountyree.com *FOR DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONICS (computers, TVs, phones, &c more) -NO APPLIANCES Contact Midwest Computer Brokers at 319-845-2000. Located at 100 3rd St North, Walford, IA Or visit their web site at www.ewasterecycle.com I�{ Proudly awing Fairfax the Surrounding Communities Since 1998± *Complete Auto Body Repair & Refinish *I-CAR void Class Certified REPAIRFacility & Technicians *Free Estimates — Stop in Any Time *Raintless Cent Repair Available by Appointment COLLISION CENTER U .S. H IG HWAY 151 21 Williams Boulevard — Fairfax � FAIRFAX, !A co X319) 846-3434 . alnrepaiin Monday-Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm it FOCAL OPTION SALES AND SERVICES TAX VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 39 2011 V0Lin County residents will be voting on May 3 whether to continue the Local Option Sales and Services Tax (LOST). Fairfax residents will be voting in a block with Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion, and Robins. �'4111111DIV Although Fairfax will be voting as a part of a block, each community can use the funds as they have designated on the ballot. .The vote is whether to extend. the collection of the one percent ;Local Option Sales and Services "Fax over the next 20 years. Some of the improvement projects that the City of Fairfax could fund with the LOST funds are in the areas of streets, drainage systems, water and sanitary sewer systems, as well as parks and recreational areas. The City of Fairfax currently collects LOST funds and these funds have been used for water mains, water tower refurbishment, a salt and sand bunker for our street sys- tem, a new plow/dump truck for the street system, improvements at Hawks Ridge Park, support of the Fairfax Youth Sports Association, and future funding requirements for the Prairie Creek Trail Project. Please be sure to cast your vote on May 3. Residents will vete at the Fairfax Public Li- brary at 313 Vanderbilt Street and polls will. be open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. § a.74tr f «t ° 1 } Saturday, June 2511, 2011 j :00 am- 3 :0 s Fairfax Iowa (down by h action on Church Street) £P Set-up begins Saturday, June 25 1h, 2011 @ 7.00 ars Tables will NOT be Available No Electricity Available 10 x 12 booth for $12 Will need Local Peddlers Permit- 0 P T 1 LA y �� 4 i I I I fillmoz SUMMER SCIENCE SCIENCE;UMM,ER A" ilis i , 8i '0�4F4 REGISTRATION a i Registration Form DUE.May 9,2011 I MA for kids in grades 3-5 I ALBURNETT•CEDAR RAPIDS•CENTER PONT•FAikFAX-HIAWATHA•MARION first name I Inst name I i grade completed Enjoy art, recreation, science, nature & nutrition while i you participate in 5 days of "Hands-on" activities I _"iroat addrasw and fun including: I cIry - - • Learn about Iowa I I Zip • Make your own Chia '....'lout n • Experience "Dirt Made My Lunch" Parent/guardian 0 • Lister to stories about gardens & growing foo i email • Keep a garden journal phoneisl • I Friday Showcase for parents of camp activities i sex: ❑male ❑female I resilience: 13 small town I❑farm IdEmp " ' I ❑Cedar Rapids ❑Marion Choose a Camp Invite all your friends closest to you: to come, tool I races ❑White ❑Black ❑Friross Park Center Point 1 ❑Hispanic El Asian ❑American Indian Jun 6-10 9-11:30 AM I I Farmers State Bank Shelter Alburnett I canary: LI Benton ❑Jones Jun 6-10 1-3:30 PM Complete registration 1:3 Linn and mail along withD Cherry Hill Park Cedar Rapids 6 Jun 13-17 9-11:30 AM t y ensLinn Count Extension. I DAY CAMP L®CA'floPl{please select ons) 13 City Park Fairfax Space is limited) I ❑ Center Point..tun 6-10 Jun 13-17 1-3:30 PM I ❑ Alburnett•Jun 6-10 ❑ Cedar Rapids ,Jun 13.17 El i Noeiridge Park Cedar Rapids � I ❑ Fairfax -Jut, 13-17 Jun 20-24 9-11:30 AM Have FUN & learn lots! I ❑ Cedar Rapids• Jun 20-2d 13 uthride Park Hiawatha I ❑ Hiawatha ° Jun 20-24 Jun 20-24 1-3:30 PM I ❑ Marion •Jun 27-Jul,1 ❑ Marion•Jun 27-Dull 1 ❑Lowe Park Marion Jun 27-Jul 1 9-1 1:30 AM QiUe5t1®n5"9 Cost: $30 per youth El Thomas Park Marion Contact Jacki at 319.377,9839 11 Jun 27-Jul 1 1-3:30 PM or entail Iuckstea@icistate.edU 11 Make check to: Linn County Extension V 4 Send check and registration farm to: Linn County Extension 3279 7th Avenue,Suite 140 Marion,towel 52302 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Linn Co Extension•3279 7th Avenue,stn 140.Marinn,1 52342 University Extension 31.9,377.9839•wwwextension.eastate.eduninn I TOW STATE ti TNIV E SI T Ext'Ension programs are available to all without regard to race„Color,national origin,religion,sex,age or disability. I 1University Extension The fees For service will be used to a(f-set dirccr expenses and to support the$-H Youth Development County Extension Progrutn.. I u I PARK PAVILION PAI) FUNDRAISER ISER The City of Fairfax has received a donation of a new park pavilion, from Eastern Iowa Builders, for Hawks Midge Park. This park is our newest addition to our park system and is located at 390 West Prairie Drive in Fairfax. We are sponsoring a fundraising project that is also an advertising opportunity for your organization or a donation opportunity for your family. The City of Fairfax will be selling sponsorsbi.p of 52 sections of stamped concrete under the overhang of the pavilion, along the edge of the pavilion concrete pad. These sections will be 3' x 3'. Each section will cost $500.00. For this $500.00 the City of Fairfax will pay to have a mat designed for the imprint, have the concrete poured and imprinted, and will maintain the sections. This is a onetime fee. Yes, years of recognition for only $500.00. Also, the City of Fairfax will be publicizing the names of the sponsors of this great park project. We appreciate the support and we want to make all of our residents aware of your contributions. Example of a concrete section with an ad: Future location of the imprinted concrete, sur �t Anna We hope to move quickly with this fundraising project. We must have all decisions about sections made before any concrete is poured. The earlier we get the concrete poured, the sooner the pavilion can be used and enjoyed by the entire community. If you have any questions about this project, please contact Parks and Beautification Committee member, John Berns at(319) 845-3060. HAWKS RIDGE PARK FUNDRAISER i SPONSORSHIP FORM Sponsor's Name(s): Sponsor's Physical Address: Sponsor's Mailing Address (if different): Contact Name: Contact's Telephone Number(s): Contact's Email Address: Brief Description of Sponsor: If you have questions about this project, please contact Parks and Beautification Committee Member John Berns at (319) 845-3060 or the city clerk's office at (319) 846-2204. Payment of$500.00 is due at the time this Sponsorship Foie, is submitted. Sponsorship Form, s and payment may be mailed to the City of Fairfax, PCS Box 337, :Fairfax, IA 52228, be placed in the drop box outside of the city clerk's office at 525 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, or brought into the office during regular office hours. The city clerk's office is open 7:30 —4:00 PM Monday—Friday. Checks should be made out to the City of Fairfax. THANK YOUR PARTICIPATION! %k�=�nkk�� k�=� a='kk3���aksk�� k=1 ,Jk� � I �3kk>k� kakyF�„};sga:{<sk�skk� k� kk�s�kkk� k� Y� kkk�%k ]k>k�� ��>k E or Of ce Use.- Amount s .Amount Paid: Irate Paid: Cash or Check#: CITY COUNCILMINUTES APRIL 12 , 2011 CITY OF FAIRFAX REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 129 2011 The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Fairfax City Hall. Mayor Jason Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Frieden, Travis Otto, and Marc Magers. Marianne Wainwright was absent. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson and Dave Yaneeek. Linn County Supervisor John Harris was also present. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried, Motioned by Beer,seconded by Frieden to approve and place on file the City Council minutes from March 8, 2011. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto, and Magers, Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to place on file the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from March 15, 2011 and the Parks and Beautification minutes from February 17, 2011. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Linn County Deputy Sheriff Pavelka presented the list of calls. Mayor Rabe gave an update on the work at the library. The library staff have been having trouble with the computer system,the maintenance department has painted the drop box,made new light posts, and they will be doing some landscaping. Dave Yanecek stated that the fire department has been quiet and the maintenance department has been busy working on the list of projects. JoAnn Beer announced that the next Parks and BeautificatiOD meeting is April 19. They will be doing two movies,this sunanmr. The first one will be Raiders of the Lost Ark on Friday,June 24. She had a resident ask if the Hawks Ridge Park pavilion can be reserved. Once the project is completed, it can be reserved just as the other park pavilions. A group of volunteers have stepped forward to care for the south entryway. John Berns discussed his plans for a fundraising project to raise money to pay for the concrete pad at the Hawks Ridge Park pavilion. Stamped concrete squares will be sold and imprinted for$500. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to authorize this fundraising project. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto,and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. A quote from CRL Lawn Care for spraying the parks and street areas was reviewed. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve the quote of$2,300.00 for this year's needed spraying. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto,and Magers. Absent: Wainwright, Motion carried. City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson presented the financial reports and a spreadsheet showing the insur- ance renewal costs. Discussion was held concerning some of the insurance coverages. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve the financial reports. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Mag- ers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing regarding the FY 2011 budget amendment at 7:28 PM, The city clerk/treasurer stated the office has not received any written ar oral comments. No one in the audience had any corn- menu. Mayor Rabe closed the hearing at 7:29 PM. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2011-23, A CITY BUDGET AMEND- MENT AND CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION, Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-23 duly adopted, Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing regarding a lease or lease-purchase agreement in a principle amount not to exceed$47,650 for a skid loader at 7:30 PM. The city clerk/treasurer stated that the office has not received any written or oral comments concerning the lease agreement. No one in the audience had any comments, Mayor Rabe closed the public hearing at 7:31 PM. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2011-24, A RESOLUTION AU- THORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and, Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. 'Motion carried, Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-24 duly adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the purchase of a trailer and attachments for the skid loader. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto,and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Larry Berger, from Speer Financial, presented information about the bids received during our bond sale:this morning for the Phase 2 Water Main Replacement Project. Three bids were received, with UNM Bank, n.a., Kansas City,Missouri submitting the lowest bid of 3.0698%. ITT COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 12 , 2011. Motioned by Beer,seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2011-25, A RESOLUTION AWARD- ING W -ING SALE OF 5540,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2011. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden,Otto,and Magers. Nays: None, Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-25 duly adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded.by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2011-26, A RESOLUTION DIRECT- ING THE MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATATION'S SMALL TOWN REPLACEMENT AND APPLY TO RECEIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNING MATERI- ALS FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden,Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent; Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011,26 duly adopted,. City Engineer, Shane Wicks, discussed Change Order kll for the Water Main Replacement Program., Phase 2 Improvements. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-27, A RESOLUTION AP- PROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None, Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-27 duly adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded.by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 201.1-28, A RESOLUTION TO ISSUE PARTIAL PAYMENT 91 TO SCHRADER EXCAVATING & GRADING CO. FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto, and.Magers. Nays: None, Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-28 duly adopted. Motioned by.Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-29 A RESOLUTION SET- TING TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING VACATING AN UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT. Roll call vote.: Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Otto,, and Magers. Nays: Norte. Absent: Wain- wright, Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-29 duly adopted. Magers introduced ORDINANCE NO. 116,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2007, OF TIME CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAIN- ING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to suspend the rale requiring that an ordinance be voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to ORDINANCE NO. 116. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto,and Magers. Nays; None, Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to give final approval and adoption to ORDINANCE NO. 116, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2007, OF THE CITY OF FAIR- FAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Otto,and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned,by Frieden, second by Otto to approve the building permit application. from Lattice Communica- tions. Ayes: Beer,Frieden, Otto„ and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Discussion was held concerning the proposed development of the city owned farm ground south of Linn Street, Shane Wicks presented a drawing and cost estimates. Mayor Rabe stated that he and Shane Wicks will be meeting with the Arp family to discuss possible drainage improvements along East Cemetery Road as well as a possible trail project in that area. The IDOT has informed the City that they will not allow the trail along the highway because of future bridge projects. Because of the increase in population, Fairfax Township now needs to be two precincts. Linn County can help the City with this project. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to appoint Mayor Rabe and City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson as the people who will work with Linn County for the redistricting/reprecincting process. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to waive the fees for the peddler permits for the USA Day celebra- tion activities. '],be paperwork(including insurance coverage) will still be required from each vendor that will not be in the vendor market, The 'USA Day Committee will be required to submit the paperwork for the vendor market. Ayes: Beer,Frieden,Otto, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the Star Bar's renewal of a Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Travis Otto ab- stained from voting due to a conflict of interest,he is an owner of the Star Bar. Motion carried. i n CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL '12 , 2011. Continued: Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve the claims list dated April 12, 2011. Ayes: Beer, Frieden,Otto, and Magers. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Shane Wicks discussed the wetland issues with the farm ground development. He is to proceed with the determination. The city clerk/treasurer informed the council that she has registered for Municipal Professional's Academy, reminded the city council that the clerk's office will be closed tomorrow for training in Des Moines,and asked about insurance coverage possible changes. Mayor Rabe stated that the nuisance list has been updated. He asked for a council volunteer to drive around and view the properties listed. Marc Magers will assist with this project. Mayor Rabe also discussed the drainage work on Vanderbilt. The status of the communication antenna to be placed on top of the City's water tower was, discussed with Linn County Supervisor John Harris. Mayor Rabe stated that the farm ground is to be tiled next week. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Beer to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Ab- sent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM. Mayor Jason Rabe City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson. 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on the 10' day of May, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairfax City Hall, 525 'Vand.erbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa 52225, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk/Treasurer, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the vacation of the west five feet of the 35 foot Utility and Drainage Easement located along the east property line of the following described properties: Lots 9— 12, and Lot.E of Prairie Creek Estates First.Addition to the city of Fairfax, Linn County, Iowa and Lot 30 of Prairie Creek Estates Third Addition to the City of Fairfax, Linn County, Iowa Copies of the proposed resolution and easement are on frle for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Fall, 525 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa, Any person. interested may appear at said hearing and be heard. 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Tuesday Sessions: May 3 - June 14, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday Sessions: May 4 - June 22,, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Cedar Valley Humane Society • Microchip Clinic - $35.00 per animal No appointment necessary. Saturday, May 7, 9:30 - 11:30 AM Collins Community Credit Union, 1:1.50 42nd Street NE, Cedar Rapids • Pet First.Aid Class $40 Includes ref,renee hook, ECS1 Pet First Aid Certification valid for three years & refreshments. Bring your lunch and leave your pets at home. Saturday, May 14, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Kirkwood Community College,Animal Health 'Technology Building, Cedar Rapids CEDAR VALLEY HUMAN SOCIETY TO EXTEND HOURS .OU Beginning February 21, the Cedar Valley Humane Society will be extending its hours. The new hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 7:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5:00 PM "Our new hours will make it more convenient for families to come out and meet animals available for adoption," says Zach Melton, Executive Director of the Cedar Val- ley Humane Society. "Being open seven days a weep also will allow us to respond faster to certain situations, such as a lost pet." The Cedar Valley Humane Society is located at 741.1 Mount Vernon Road SE in Cedar Rapids. Ask I u G ryf {ysn u } , 113lue Beary s Bistro f F to vvt of tk e ire Cream ctxpci2fie" 96 Main Avenue, P.O. Box 196 Atkins, Iowa 52206 PHONE: (319) 446-6265 WE HAVE THE EST', REAL award-winning, (hard-serve ICE CREAM in the area! HOURS OF OPERATION: NO mixing necessary. It's already in there! Tuesday through Sunday a2 in today-and try a Free samtrlel 11 a.m. -8 P.M. some flavors are Gluten-Free (Open to 9 p.m. Memorial We also serve to name a few; Fresh Salads Day through Labor Day) Deli Sub SandwicheslWrapslSliced Breads (lsanihi) CLOSED MONDAYS Burgers & Fries Cash, Debit/Credit Gyro'slC°hicken Strips No checks, please Supper Specials U `5 MFA L S Family owned and operated 1NCLUD.ZA,,,,KZD 05 ICE CREAM CONE! TRINITY LUTERAN CHURCH BENEFIT INFORMATION Anya Wiedenhoff is Amy lnudsen's half-sister. She suffered a number of serious hardships in the course of the past three years, and she continues to struggle. She was diagnosed in 2009, at the age of 26, with stage 2 Breast Cancer. She had a double mastectomy, has been through chemo treatments, and she has had numerous surgeries in 2010 including one on December 31, due to complications of the chemo treatments. She has continued to work as much as possible during this time, even though she suffers greatly from medica- tions and treatments in the form of migraines and nausea. We are in awe of her strength and perseverance to be able to continue to work and care for her two young boys even when she is feeling so miserable a good portion of the time. As if this weren't enough, on February 21 this year, she was tilling a. tire on her van., and the fire ex- ploded in her face. She suffered serious injuries to her eyes, and has been on very strict bed rest since the blast due to a blood clot in one eye. She suffered numerous abrasions to both her face and eyes. Once the clot has dissolved, she hopes to be able to function normally. (She will need to be examined every 4 weeks for the rest of her life to check for glaucoma and further complications due to the extreme trauma to her eyes.) It is too soon to tell what her vision capabilities are because her eye has to remain dilated until healed. Despite all of this, she remains so thankful to be alive, to not have been more seriously injured, to have both eyes, and for the accident to have happened to only her instead of while she was driving, endangering all three of them. She lives in Clinton, is a single mother of two young boys, Lucas, age 5 and ICcaton, age 8. Family support has been limited, child support has been minimal and yet she has been able to persevere and keep a positive attitude. The medical bilis keep piling up and upkeep on the house and vehicle are very,much needed.. She is lucky to make utility and house payments most of the tune. She continues to care for the boys evenm, when she is feeling so lousy. We admire her for her courage and strength. She rarely thinks of herself and helps anybody in need if she possibly can. f Anya Wiedenhoff ,i Fundraising Support Ana in her ctfle with breast cancer Y'k7 a%7q n n Anya is a Single mother who has beef "oaf breast cancer since 20 resulting in a double mastectomy, numerous cries, and chemotherapy. Recently Anya incurred additional medrec = ` ens es resulting from injuries to her eye and f fro. ��re explosion. join us r.Q . .16inner Beef, potatoes corn, s alads dessee. O'I , refreshments • ''m ,° d for adults, 4 for 12and�un er 4 eat f ree�z�s ,rs�n Carry out meals also ountryto re Silent A"cti� Raffle it Trinity Lutheran Chu O'ch 0 PWSID. 5731032 2010 WATER QUALITY REPORT for The 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. Our water quality testing shows the following results: Distribution System SOURCE CONTAMINANT MCLG MCL DETECTED DATE RANGE OF VIOLATION LEVEL SAMPLED DETECTION Chlorine(ppm) MRDLG 'M11DL=4.0 2.80 RAA No Water additive used to control microbes NA No Naturally present in tile Total Coliform0 Presence of Twice Bacteria coliform monthly environment bacteria in>5% of monthly samples Haloacetic Acids N/A 60 8.70 07/14/2010 NA No By-products of drinking (HAAS)(ppb) water disinfection — TTHM(ppb)[Total N/A 90 2.10 07/14/2010 NA No By-products of drinking trihalomethanes] water disinfection — ead(ppb) 0 15 09/25/2009 <0,50–19 No Corrosion of household (two sample plumbing systems; L sites exceeded) erosion of natural de osits Al— Corrosion of household Copper(ppm) 0,994 08/25122009 0340– 1.02 No plumbing systems; Erosion of natural depositsi Well #1: CONTAMINANT MCLG MCL DETECTED DATE RANGE OF VIOLATION SOURCE LEVEL SAMPLED DETECTION Combined radium 0 5 4.6 01/06/2009 NA No Erosion of natural (pCi/L) deposits Alpha emitters 0 15 8.17 01/06/2009 NA No Erosion of natural (pCi/L) deposits Nitrate[vLs N] 10 to <1.0 04/05/2010 NA No Runoff from fertilizer (ppm) use-,Leaching from septic tanks,sewage, Erosion of natural deposits Sodium(ppm) N/A N/A 43.7 07/14/2010 NA No Erosion of natural deposits;Added to water durinR treatment process Fluoride(ppm) 4 4 1.47 01106/2009 NA No Water additive which promotes strong teeth-, Erosion of natural de- posits;Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories CONTAMINANT MCLO MCL DETECTED DATE RANGE OF VIOLATION SOURCE LEVEL SAMPLED DETECTION Combined radium 0 5 1.51 0 t/06/2009 NA No Erosion of natural deposits ( CUL) Alpha emitters 0 15 5.5 01/19/2006 NA No Erosion of natural deposits (PC, Nitrate[as NJ 10 10 41.0 04/05/2010 NA No Runoff from fertilizer (ppm) use;Leaching from septic tanks,sewage.; Erosion of natural de osits Sodium(ppm) NIA N/A 59.3 1 12/13/2010 NA No Erosion of natural deposits;Added to water during treatment Process Fluoride(ppm) 4 4 1.6 12/13/2010 NA No Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural de- posits;Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Barium(pprn} 2 2 0.0206 12/13/2010 NA No Discharge of drilling wastes;Discharge from metal refineries;Erosion of natural deposits Well 3 CONTAMINANT MCLG MCL DETEC'T'ED DAjE RANGE OF VIOLATION SOC.TTi.CE LEVEL SAMPLED DETECTION Combined radium 0 5 1.l 07/03/2008 NA Na Erosion of natural ( Cif1 deposits Nitrate[as N] 10 10 41.0 07/06/2010 NA No Runoff from fertilizer use;Leaching,from (ppm) septic tanks,sewage; Erosion of natural deposits Nitrite[as NJ 40.10 Quarterly 40.10 No Runoff from fertilizer use;Leaching from (ppm) 01104.110 septic tanks,sewage; 10/04/10 Erosion of natural deposits Sodium(ppm) NIA NIA 31.1 12/13/20:10 NA No Erosion of natural deposits;Added to water during treatment process Fluoride(pprn) 4 4 1.5 12/13/2010 NA No Water additive which promotes strong,teeth; Erosion of natural deposits;Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Barium,(ppm) 2 2 0.354 12/13/2010 NA No Discharge of drilling wastes;Discharge from metal refineries;Erosion of natural de osits Nate: Contaminants with elates 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. • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal(MCLG) --The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or ex- pected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a,margin of safety. • 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 • 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 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. MRDLCrs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. • 'Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL)-The highest level of a disinfbetant 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 pres- ence 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 im- mune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.These people should seek advice about drink- ing 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. Tbe 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 htt2://www.epa.gov/safewater/Icad. CONTAMINANT VIOLATIONS: None ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION: Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead lev- els 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. Every aquifer has a degree of susceptibility to contamination because of the characteristics of the aquifer, overlying materials, and human activity. Susceptibility to contamination generally increases with shallower aquifers, increasing permeability of the aquifer and overlying material, nearby development or agricultural activity, and abandoned or poorly maintained wells. The Silurian aquifer from where the City of Fairfax obtains its water was determined to not be sus- ceptible to contamination because the characteristics of the aquifer and overlying materials prevent easy access Of Contaminants to the aq- uifer. The wells will not be susceptible to most contaminant sources except through pathways to the aquifer such as abandoned or poorly maintained wells. A detailed evaluation of your source water was completed by the IDNR,and is available from the City of Fairfax at 319 -846-2204. OTHER INFORMATION: Out water utility is making every effort to protect the water system from potential security threats. You, as customers, call also help, If you see any suspicious activity near the water tower, treatment plant, wells or fire hydrants, please call 911 or contact the Linn County Sherifrs Office at 319-892-6100. 'We appreciate your assistance in protecting the water system. CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions regarding this information, please contact Jeff, Dave, or Ron at 319-846-2204 during the following hours; 7:30 AM—4:00 PM,Monday-Friday. Decisions regarding the water system are made at the Fairfax City Council meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairfax City Hall and are open to the public. FAIRFAX PUBLIC; IBRA V NEWS Library Contact'Information. 313 Vanderbilt Street, PO Box 187, Fairfax. IA 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2994 Fax: (319) 846-2889 E-mail: fairfax2ra'�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 St�Tin�e: Wednesday: 10:30 AM May Calendar NO 2nd No School Day Activity 1:00-3:00 PM . **Please Register** � 3rd Library Board Meeting 7:00 PM ,�;' ,z; 9th-20th Library Book Sale 19`h Parks and Beautification Meeting 7:00 PM lh - l� 20 Adult Craft Night 6:00 PM 12:00 AM 1 *Please Register" 30£x`Library CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday 31st Begin Sign-up for the Summer Reading We would like to thank everyone for the pa- Program tience and understanding the past month as we have worked through several computer issues. June Calendar We recently purchased a new computer for the 7t�'Library Board Meeting 7:00 PM front desk and our library data is now hosted off 15th Summer Reading Programming Begins site. We are hoping that this eliminates many of Kittens Little Paws 10:00 our recent troubles and will allow us to serve School Age 10:30 you more efficiently. Preschool 11:00 161h Parks and Beautification Meeting 7.00 PM One Madd, WRY AWkS 17`°'Adult Craft Night 6:00 PM- 12:00 AM **Please Register** S 25th LISA Days -Library Closed NEW MOVIES � � f One World, Many Stories is our theme this summer for the Summer Reading Program. New DVDs: Where the Wilde Things We have lots of fun ideas in the words. We Are, The Road, and Solitary will begin registering children and, teens the Man week of l ay 31" and. trackin-Y your reading New 11V1)s and Blu-11ays: will begin the ween of June 12��. Tangled, Black Swan, Story time will be held on Wednesday Marinaduke, Life as We Itand RoboCop mornings 110:30 for school aged children and know It, New , and 11:00 for Preschool aged children. if we have Public Enemy, The Soloist, and The"Tourist an interest we will add an evening program. Please contact the library if your child would Adult Craft night is an opportunity for you to get out of the house and visit with others while doing be interested in attending an evening story the craft you like to do. We have recently had a time at the library. nice variety of activities and new faces joining us. We have been toying with the idea of meeting on a. Check out the Taxrfax.l'ublc Library website and online catalog! Saturday. If you would like to join us and Friday evenings don't work. for you, please contact the I�ttp:/�www.fairffax.lib.ia. sl library. 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. Tues&�Mqy 10: Fairfax City Hall, 525 Vanderbilt St., 10:00 - 1.1:00 AM Ely City Hall, 1570 Rowley St., 1:00 - 2:00 PM Mt. 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