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MUNICIPAL ELECTION ® NOVEMBER S, 2011
There will be a municipal election on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.
Two city council positions will be on the ballot as well as the mayor's
position. The city council positions are four year terms, The mayor's
position has a two year term.
Marc Magers and Travis Otto currently serve in these city council
positions, Jason Rabe is the current mayor of Fairfax. The highest vote
' getter for a city council position will start serving their term right after
the vote is certified, in November of 2011. This is because Travis Otto
was appointed to fill a vacancy. The other city council person elected
' and the person elected as mayor will start serving their terms as of Janu-
ary 1, 20,12.
Candidates must be an, eligible elector of Fairfax. This means you
must meet the same qualifications required to vote and be a resident of
the City of Fairfax. To place your name on the ballot, you must complete
• an Affidavit of Candidacy and a Nomination Petition. At least 10 signa-
• tures will be required on the Nomination Petition. You can get these
forms from the city clerk's office, the Secretary of State's website at
www.sos.state.ia.us/elections ,, the Linn County Auditor's office, or from
• their website at www linncounty argi' tditor
You must submit the completed forms to the city clerk's office no
earlier than Monday, August 29, nor later than Thursday, September 22.
CITY OFFICES CLOSED
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All City of Fairfax offices will be closed on
Monday, September 5, 2011 for the
:Labor Day Holiday.
The city staff wishes you a safe and
happy holiday weekend.
RECOLLECTICINS OF THE PAST
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HAS A FIDE INVENTION
J.A. Wicke of Fairfax and His New Trashing Engine.
J. A. Wicke, a young man born and raised in Linn county and now residing
near Fairfax, has taken out letters patent upon an invention which mechanics de-
clare to be not only a great success, but which it :is believed will supersede every-
thing in its line ever before used. It is a traction engine and tender, designed prin-
cipally for threshers. Those who know anything about farming or threshing ma-
chinery know that the old traction engine is not only an inconvenient but a dan-
gerous affair, though in many section of the country it has taken the place of the
horse power. In speaking of his invention to a Gazette reporter Mr. Wicke said:
"I have full control of the engine from a cushioned seat in the cab and have
everything within easy reach, the same as on a railway locomotive. From this
seat the engineer has full control of the throttle and reverse levers, friction clutch,
right and left injectors, steering wheel and draft door lever. The crank pin and ec-
centrics work inside the cab and are fitted with compression cups so that lubrica-
tion can be attended to from the cab and while running, if necessary. The water
and steam gauges and sight feed lubricator are all in plain sight of the engineer
and all are fitted with gauges.
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August 22,2011
Mayor Jason Rabe
City of Fairfax
P. O` Box 3637
Fairfax, lir 52229
Dear Mayor Italie,
On behalf of Uniorl Pacific, I extend our appreciation to the community of Fairfax For their
Patience with the recent construction activities at the Vanderbilt Street crossing over Union
PaQific tracks. Vire recognize that this is the primary thoroughfare for residents who do not wish
to use the highway overpass for quick downtown errands, As I understand the situation,,the
railroad initiatly closed the crossing for track repair work and it was later closed by county
officials due.to a rougher ssing surface, It was riot our intention to have the crossipg closed for
an extended time. We apologize for any inconveiiience this caused.
Thank you for providing regular updates regarding the condition of the crossing and for
exploring all avenues for a timely reopenitrg of the crossing. I apologize that we were not able to
respond more quickly, Please let me know if I can be of any assistance in the filture.
Sincerely,
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Director Public Affairs Iowa and Nebraska
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MAYOR'S MINUTE
As I have stated in previous articles I would like to dig deeper into the cost, funding, and repayment of the
projects that we have talked about over the course of the year. Let's get right to the point.
It is required by law to break out funding into non-essential and essential categories- so lets do that first:
Non-essential Category:
I.. Athletic Fields/Park(see exhibit A)
a. Installation of two parking lots, one off of Linn St and one off of Fairfax Rd...
b. Installation of two baseball fields- existing facilities were in place when the town had 1/3 of our
current population
c. Installation of two soccer fields-this can be used for four youth fields
d. Installation of a building that will house a concession stand,bathroom facilities, and a mainte-
nance garage
e. Installation of a walking trail with playgrounds to make it enjoyable for residents of all ages
L Installation of baseball field lighting as cost permits
g. Installation of other items such as trees, walkways, and a batting cage
Engineer's Total Cost Estimate: $1,996,582.80
2. Trail (see exhibit B)
a. Installation of a,trail from Cemetery Rd.across Prairie Creep coming out at approx. Vanderbilt St.
b. Project initiated in approx. 2005 upon the receiving of a grant to assist in paying.for trail (there
was a five year wait before the grant could be utilized)
c. Another connection point that will allow citizens on both sides of the creek to access facilities and
business via walking or biking
Engineer's Total Cost Estimate: $1,017,026.09
Total Initial Ikon .Essential Cost Estimate: $37013,608.89
Minus left over 04/05 LOST Sewer Improvement Funds: 425,000.00
Minus Cash We Have Saved for Trail Project: -$219,000.00
Minus Trail-FHWA Grant: -$477,000.00
Total Proposed to .Borrow for Dion Essential Costs: $2,2929608.89
Essential Catego
I. Drainage along East Cemetery Rd (see exhibit C)
a. Stabilize, and expand existing drainage way from which the 80th St ditch flows into under
Cemetery Rd
b. Install anew pipe and ditch further west to accommodate drainage from the westerly portion of
the basin
Engineer's Total Cost Estimate: $729,047.12
2. Water Main Replacement Phase III (see exhibit D)
a. Replace cast mains down Losey St.
b. This will continue the town's steady march towards replacing existing mains so that the entire
town will have updated mains/hydrants for better reliability, capacity, andfere protection,
Engineer's Total Cost Estimate, $278,343.98
Total:Initial Essential Cost Estimate: $1,007,391.11
Total Proposed to Borrow for Essential Costs: $1,007,391.11
You might be asking how are we going to pay for this, or why do so many projects at one time?
1. We are proposing to pay for this through Tax Increment Financing. No n
-ew streams of reve-
nue,or general:fund revenue will be used to pay for the projects. We have done this on many
projects including the new water tower, the purchase of the ground where the projects will
take place, water main replacements, drainage improvements, and various other projects.
a. TIF is basically the capture of the tax revenue increase from new developments in the
Urban Renewal Districts.
b. TIF allows rapidly growing towns to build infrastructure, renew and improve areas of
town, and add amenities to match our population base.
c. An area that has been placed in TIF is only available for this purpose for 20 years.
The goal is at the,end of the 20 years the town has grown, thereby providing additional
revenue to the city, county and school district.
2. Currently you,pay$32.36 per$1,000 of valuation in property taxes. Of this the city receives
$8.10orrougl-dy25%. By utilizirig ,rw we can,pay for our rapidly expanding growth by tem-
porarily grabbing roughly the fall$32.36. This encourages growth, enables the city to fund
projects that match the population base and provides tax revenue for all entities once the TIF
has expired.
3. It is our goal to do two bond issues. This will eliminate unnecessary attorney and bonding
fees {similar to financing a home there are costs, by wrapping it up into fewer bond issues we
save),we take advantage of still low construction costs,we continue to fill the TIF pipeline so
that we can undertake additional projects over the coming years, and we take advantage of
record low interest rates. Our last issue was nearly a 3%rate and there have been recent is-
sties by other cities of in the high 2%range.
Therefore, one proposed bond would be for the Athletic Fields/Park and Water Main Project for
$2,249,926,78 while a second bond would be issued later next year for the Trail and Drainage: pro-
jects for $1,050,073.22.
In the past there have been times when we have borrowed at a much higher level in comparison to
our General Fund and overall budget, like when we purchased the property the athletic fields will be
built on. I have developed a ratio that ensures we keep our TIF financing at an acceptable level. In
2008 we were at a 64,76% ratio, which made things uncomfortably tight, by 2011 we were down to a
23.78%ratio. The preceding proposals would put us in the 50%ratio bracket, which is a comfortable
bracket for us to meet our obligations, and still be able to financially respond to an emergency.
Within four years we would be at a 28% ratio again. This is all based on a 2,5% growth rate, which
we have been growing at a more brisk. 10-20% growth rate.
The Fairfax City Council will be holding public hearings concerning these projects and their fi-
nancing during their special city council meeting on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. This meeting, begins
at 6:00 PM and is held at 525 Vanderbilt Street. This meeting is open to the public.
I do not take these projects, or the costs lightly. My goal has been from day one to continue our
history of a low tax rate while still ensuring that our city's functionality matches our growth. I be-
lieve that by leveraging the financing available to us because of our unique position of being one of
the fastest growing towns in Iowa it enables us to do these projects without adding to the burden on
us as taxpayers. If you have any questions please call, me at 31.9-310-0717 or email me at Lngy
Lqbe&ym,1Lil,com, took forward to hearing from you.
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The City of Fairfax thanks Eastern Iowa Buildings, Inc.
for their donation of the pavilion
and the following concrete paid sponsors:
Acoustics by Washburn Maglott Company, Inc.
American Legion Pekomuy Post#572 Merta Concrete
Bellon-Africa Family Farms, LC MidAmerican Energy Company
.Big Rigger Builders, Inc. Northway Well and Pump Company
Casey's General Stores, Inc. Albert& Jane Sanlr_ot
Ced-Rel Supper Club Schrader Excavating & Grading, Co.
Dave Schmitt Construction Gordon & Shirley Sevig
Eagle Concrete, Inc. Simmons. Perrin Moyer Bergman,
Eastern Iowa Carpet Care PLC,Attorneys
Electrical Concepts South Slope
Fairfax State Savings Bank Star Bar
Guaranty Bank & Trust Co. Deb and Steve Streff
Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc. TruNorth Construction Specialty Group
.Kevin & Christine Hasler Van Meter Industrial, Inc.
Hnek's Lawn Care Wa.ln Repair & Collision Center
Iowa Network Services Wilson-Hite Insurance, Inc.
ITC, Midwest
The City of Fairfax is continuing to work on the Hawks Ridge Park Improve-
ments. More information is being gathered regarding the restroom project and we
are trying to get some cost quotes for the parking lot paving.
The pavilion pad is poured and looks great! The pavilion still needs lights,
grills, countertop, and picnic tables installed, so it is not yet ready for full use.
FAIR.FAX FIRE AND RESCUE
BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS
It is hard to believe but it is school time again. Please remember to keep a
look out for children as they walk to their bus straps and their homes. Also a
reminder, driving laws make it illegal for anyone under 18 to text or use their
cell phones while driving. All drivers are ba�ured from texting and driving.
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IOWA IS FARM C(7INTR
Transporting agricultural machinery from one field to the next by way
of public roads is a necessity for many in agriculture. Motorists unfamil-
iar with slow moving agricultural machinery can make this a dangerous
situation. The potential for an accident is high. People driving the road-
ways need to keep an eye out for agriculture equipment, which is larger,heavier and slower moving
than it sometimes appears. It only takes a second or two at highway speeds to close the distance be-
tween slow moving trucks and equipment, and a collision between a large piece of equipment and a
car can be devastating.
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Members of the Fairfax Fire Department Honor Guard will participate in a service to remember
those lost on 9/11/2001. A gathering will take place on Sept. 11, at Veterans Memorial Stadium in
Cedar Rapids. This will serve as an opportunity for all citizens to remember the past, reflect on.the
.present, and. respect those serving for the future. The stadium will host a 9/11 remembrance called
"Remember, Reflect, Respect" to pay tribute to the lives lost on the 10-year anniversary of the
American tragedy. The event begins at 2 p.m, and is free and open to the public,
Presented by the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County and Cedar Rapids Police & Fire, atten-
dees will have the opportunity to hear inspirational words from local clergy and honor police offi-
cers and firefighters who faithfully serve the community. There will be four moments of silence —
one for each airplane that crashed on that tragic day. Area firefighters will honor the firefighters
who lost their lives that day with a traditional bell ceremony, while police officers will perform a
gun salute to remember 'their fallen colleagues. At the end of the tribute, all in attendance will be
invited onto the field for a final prayer,for the future of peace,
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 9., 2011
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 9, 2011
The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Fair-
fax City Hall. Mayor Jason Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members pre-
sent: JoAnn Beer, Travis Otto, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Absent: Bernie
Frieden. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson and Lynn Miller.
Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers,
and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden, Motion carried.
Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve and,place on file the City Council minutes
from July 12, 2011. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden.
Motion carried.
Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to place on file the Parks and Beautification minutes
from June 16, 2011. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden.
Motion carried.
Linn County Deputy Pavelka presented the list of calls.
There was no library report. Cynthia Stimson reported that the Fairfax Public Library was
awarded a$1,500 grant from NetIns and South Slope to purchase a computer.
Lynn Miller reported that the fire department may be purchasing more of the fireworks for
next year's show before the end of the year to avoid price increases. He also informed the council
that Maguire Iron has completed the annual maintenance on the water tower. They are recom-
mending that the city pressure wash the tower next year. Noithway Well will be coming to check
the other well. Lynn will be getting a cost quote to clean storm sewers. Cynthia Stimson reported
that the City has received the signs and posts for the IDOT sign grant.
JoAnn Beer asked Lynn Miller about the status of the entrance to the tennis courts and the
need to maintain the storage buildings at city park. She also reported that the Movie in the Park
will be held on August 12. The final spreadsheet showing the concrete pad sponsors was re-
viewed.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to accept the financial reports. Ayes,:
Beer, Otto,Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent. Frieden. Motion carried.
The engineering report was reviewed. Travis Otto asked about the status of occupancy cer-
tificates and the needed improvements to the drainage facilities for the areas developed by Jeff
Then and Gordon Sevig. Mayor Rabe stated that he has had communication with not only the de-
velopers but homeowners needing the occupancy certificates to close on their home construction
financing. It was suggested that fines or denial of building permits would be more appropriate.
The ordinance is to be reviewed.
Mary Rump, from East Central Iowa Council of Governments, gave a presentation about
the services available through ECICOG.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-45 A
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE PARTIAL PAYMENT H5 TO SC ER EXCAVATING &
GRADING CO. FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE 11 IM-
PROVEMENTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Ab-
sent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared,RESOLUTION 2011-45 duly adopted.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 201.1-46 A
RESOLUTION TO GIVE CITY OF FAIRFAX APPROVAL OF FAIRFAX SIGN WALL
AND PLANTINGS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None.
Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-46 duly adopted.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2011
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-47 A
RESOLUTION SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERN-
ING ENTERING INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ITC MIDWEST, LLC.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden,
Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 201147 duly adopted.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-48 A
RESOLUTION TO FIX A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARJINGS ON LOAN AGREE-
MENTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent
Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011.-48 duly adopted..
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-49 A
,SOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST OF THE PRASE 3 WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT, WATER MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE EXTENSIONS, AND GRANULAR PARING LOT IMPROVEMENTS. Roll
call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Mo-
tion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-49 duly adopted.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-50 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROCEED WITH
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS FOR PHASE 3 OF THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT, WATER MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE EXTENSIONS, AND
GRANULAR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Mag-
ers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared
RESOLUTION 2011-50 duly adopted.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-51 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROCEED WITH
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS AND PREPARATION" OF PLANS AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS FOR TWO DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. Roll call vote: Ayes:
Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor
Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-51 duly adopted.
Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-52 A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROCEED WITH
PRELIMINARY.INVESTIGATIONS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PARCEL OF FARM GROUND. Roll call vote:
Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried.
Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2011-52 duly adopted.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-53 A.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM THE LOST
FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR A TRAIL PROJECT ANIS DESIGNATION OF
FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR A TRAIL PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes:
Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright, Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried, Mayor
Rabe declared RESOLUTION 201.1-53 duly adopted.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO.2011-54 A
RE SOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLER JTREASURER
TO WRITE-OFF CERTAIN UTILITY ACCOUNTS AS UNCOLLECTIBLE AND
MAKE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wain-
wright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLU-
'T'ION 2011-54 duly adopted.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2011 CONTINUED
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011-55 A
RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A SHORT-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT FOR USE
OF GROUND FOR THE YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer
Otto, Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe
declared RESOLUTION 20,11-55 duly adopted.
A draft of the golf cart proposed ordinance and the procedure to adopt was discussed.
No action was taken.
No name has been submitted for appointment to the Library Board of Trustees.
Discussion was held concerning revised cost information about the restroom building
project at Hawks Ridge Park. More information is needed.
No bids were received for the Hawks Ridge Park paving project. The engineer will con-
tact possible bidders and ask about their schedules.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer, to approve Casey's General Stores' Class C
Beer permit renewal, Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent:
Frieden. Motion carried.
Discussion was held concerning a quote from Prairie Road Builders for street mainte-
nance work.
Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Magers to do the listed patch and seal coating,
work for an estimate of$39,908.88 and the base reconstruction work on Southview for an esti-
mate of$5,500,00. Road Use funds are to be used for this work. Schrader Excavating will be
responsible to put the streets that they tore up doing their work back to the condition they were
before the water main project. Allowing these area to settle over a winter may help with their
stability. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wainwright, Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Mo-
tion carried.
Two quotes for sidewalk installation for the City of Fairfax between 115 and 457 Drift-
wood Lane were reviewed.
Motioned by Otto, seconded by Beer to approve the quote from McAllister Concrete Co.
for $2,521.00. LOST funds will be used for this work. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers and Wain-
wright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried.
Shane Wicks reported that Linn County has completed the required bridge inspection.
They will be raising their fees.
Shane also reported that EDI will be making the needed waste water Veatment plant re-
pairs during the first two weeks of September. There will be no cost to the City of Fairfax.
Discussion was hold concerning the connection fees for water and sewer. An ordinance
is to be drafted that will make the connection fees for a residential lot be $2,500 for water and
$2,500 for sewer and for a commercial property the connection fees will be $35.00 per linear
foot.
Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve the claims list dated August 9, 2011.
Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Frieden, Motion carried.
Cathy Krouse asked about mowing in a ditch area and when the City would like the CR/
Linn County Solid Waste Agency to do their presentation to the council, The October agenda
was suggested.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2011 CONTINUED
I
Shane Wicks stated that he checked the storm water drainage near 50 Ridge Drive on
Saturday. It did not appear to be working properly.
Cynthia Stimson reminded the city council about the municipal election in November.
She reviewed the deadlines and asked about office coverage during the League's annual confer-
ence. She had received correspondence from South Slope, the UP,and Linn County. The UP is
having a safety ride on August 25. Each person can request six tickets. Linn County has re-
leased the tax levy information for each tax district in the county.
Mayor Rabe stated that he has received and placed many calls about the railroad cross-
ing being closed. Gordon Sevig had contacted Mayor Rabe and asked him to inquire about the
Casey's rezoning topic.
Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to adjourn. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and
Wainwright. Nays: None, Absent: Frieden. Motion carried.
Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 9:08 PM.
Mayor Jason Rabe
City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson
Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
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TAX LEVY COMPARISON
1-1-2010 Assessment Year for Property Taxes Payable in Fiscal Year 2011-2012
Location Description Countv School Misc. 9V Levy Total
Lisbon Corp-Lisbon 6.11117 18.66041 1,59032 14.38902 40.75092
Center Pt, Corp-Center Pt./ 6.11117 18.42653 1.59032 14-47845 40.60647
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Marion Corp-Linn Mar 6A 1117 18.54161 1.59032 13,50980 39.75290
Mlt. Vernon Corp-Mt. Vernon 6.11117 18.98120 1.59032 12,99703 39.67972
Springville Corp-Springville 6.11117 16,86813 1,59032 14.83334 39,40296
Cedar Rapids Corp-College 6.11117 16,55788 1.29765 15.21621 39-18291
Hiawatha Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.11117 15.16034 1.59032 15.53068 38,39251
Marion Corp-Marion 6.11117 16.95941 1.59032 13.50980 38.170710
Alburnett Corp-Alburnett 6.11117 18.30888 1,59032 12.08084 38.09121
iCentral City Corp-Central City 6.11117 18,31408 1,,59032 10.62736 36.64293
,Coggon Corp-North Linn 6.11117 16,42555 1,59032 11.78881 35,91585
Walker Corp-North Linn 6.11117 16,42555 1.59032 11.32461 35.45165
Pailo Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.11117 15,16034 1.59032 11.85206 34,71389
Prairieburg Corp-Central City 6.11117 18.31408 1.59032 8.10000 34.1155'7
Ely Corp-College 6.11170 16.55788 1.59032 8.33785 32,59775
Wafford Corp-College 6.11117 16.55788 1,59032 8.10000 32.35937
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Robins Corp-Cedar Rapids TIF 6.11117 15,16034 1.59032 8.60023 31.462016
Bertram Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.11117 15,16034 1.59032 4.26166 27.12349
FLUSING OF HYDRANTS
The City of Fairfax will be flushing hydrants throughout the entire town in
September. This is bi-annual maintenance to help keep the water mains free of
natural build-up of materials. During the flushing some addresses may experience
discolored water. If you notice this, run your water until it clears. Remember,
your hot water heater may have filled with the discolored water. Avoid doing
laundry until your water has cleared. If you have any questions, you may contact
the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204.
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North Liberty, Iowa (August 17', 2011) — South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company is a
telecommunications provider who provides basic and enhanced services within its service
territory. Basic services are offered at the following rates and charges:
Monthly Service Charges:
Single party, voice grade residential service, including local usage $16.00
Federal Subscriber Line Charge — Single Line $6.50
Touch Tone Service is provided as part of the local service rate.
Customers have access to Ilong distance, directory assistance, and operator service
providers of their choice, at rates established by those carriers.
Toll Blocking is available at no charge for low income customers that qualify.
Emergency 911 Services acre provided and a surcharge is assessed at governmental
rates
South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company is also a mobile telecommunications ser-
vice provider that provides basic and enhanced communications services within the Wire-
less service area. The "MEGAtalk" pay in advance plan offers unlimited local calling for
$39.00 plus taxes and fees, in '30 day increments. 911 emergency services are included.
Customers have access to long distance, nationwide roaming and directory assistance at
additional costs.
Low income individuals may be eligible for Lifeline and Link-Up telephone assistance pro-
grams which provide discounts for basic local service charges through specified govern-
mental programs. Applications for Lifeline and Link-Up are available on line at
www.southgggg.com.
If you have any questions regarding the company's services or you want to apply for low
income telephone assistance, application forms can be obtained from the South Slope
Business Office located at 980 North Front St., North Liberty, IA. or by calling 319-626-
2211.
About South Slope Cooperative
South Slope Cooperative Communications Company provides high speed Internet, phone
service, and television to residential and business customers. Since 1958, the Cooperative
has been committed to delivering cutting edge telecommunications services to its members
at the lowest possible price. South Slope is in the process of a five year fiber over build to
deliver state of the art broadband services. South Slope serves the following communities:
Amana, Ely, Fairfax, Newhall, North Liberty, Norway, Oxford, Solon, Shueyville, Tiffin, Wat-
kins, Walford, West and South Cedar Rapids, and parts of Coralville. For more information
visit www.southslope.com or call 319-626-2211.
The city clerk's office received a request to publish information regarding the
,inn County Sheriff's Office calls in the FACTS. While researching this topic, we
found out that some of their reports are available online, This is information from
their website:
SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
The Linn County Sheriff's Office has implemented a web interface that will al-
low the public to access report and photos online. This interface, the Centri
link, allows the public to purchase Linn County Sheriff's Office reports over
the internet. This will save the public time and money in that they can pur-
chase reports from their home without having to derive to the Sheriffs Office,
The Linn County Sheriffs office has started this process for reports generated
January 1st 2009 to present. Accident reports and photos are available now
with closed criminal reports coming online in the near future. Effective Octo-
ber 26, 2009 the fee schedule will be: Accident Reports are $8.00 each, Pho-
tographs are a $20.00 flat fee with an additional $1.00 per photo. Further in-
formation and instructions are available at the Centrix web site.
City staff welcomes any .input on items to include in the FACTS. While not all
suggestions can, be accommodated, we will continue to make the FACTS as useful j
as possible to our area residents. Many other public agencies, such as the Linn
County Sheriff's Office or the State of Iowa, may be better sources for public infor-
mation that they create and maintain. Our monthly newsletter does have space and
time restrictions.
CITY NEWS QUICKIE
• Remember to keep your grass/weeds mowed. The City adopted a mowing ordinance in
201.0 which sets height limits and mowing time frames as well as fines.
® Water/Sewer/Solid Waste bills are due by the 15th of the month. If you have a second
water meter it is now active, but it has been combined with your main meter bill. So
you will receive only one bill, instead of two. You are still only being charged water
for the usage on that second.meter.
• Be sure to keep your animals on your property and under your control. No one wants
messes in their yard from.a neighbor's animal.
• If you have a digging project,be sure to call Iowa One Call at 1-800-292-8989 before you.
dig. They will notify the utilities to mark all lines. Stay safe when you dig.
• Contact the city clerk's office to find out about building permit requirements for any
building project you have planned. Building permits are not required for roofing and
siding projects.
If you will be moving, contact the city clerk's office. We need to know your forwarding
address and when you will be moving,
• August 29 - September 22 is the time frame to turn in papers to have your name placed on
the next municipal election's ballot.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES VACANCY
The Fairfax Library Board of Trustees has a vacancy. This position is appointed by the
Mayor. This position's term expires July 1, 2016. The Library Board of Trustees is a nine
member voluntary board that makes decisions concerning the Fairfax Public Library. The
Board meets monthly, on the first Tuesday evening of each month.
In 2009, the State of Iowa passed Bill HF243, which requires all governmental appointed
boards, commissions and committees established by the Code of Iowa to be gender balanced
by January 1, 2012. There are currently seven women and one man serving on the Library
Board of Trustees. So, in an effort to get the Fairfax Library Board of Trustees closer to gen-
der balanced,the City hopes to find a man willing to serve in this voluntary position. If, after a
three month good faith effort period, the City of Fairfax does not find a qualified male appli-
cant, Mayor Rabe can appoint any qualified applicant regardless of gender.
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please contact the city clerk's of-
fice as soon as possible.
The City of Fairfax thanks Anthony Nederhoff for previously serving in this position.
IF T WERE MAYOR.
The Iowa League of Cities will once again hold the "If I Were Mayor" essay contest, The
contest is open, to all 7th grade students in, the state and it is an excellent opportunity for stu-
dents in Iowa to state what their city would be like if they were mayor. This is the second year
for the contest which had nearly 800 essays submitted in 2010. This can be an exciting oppor-
tunity for students to thunk about their communities and to learn about local government while
expressing their own ideas of citizenship and leadership.
We encourage 7th graders in the Fairfax area to participate in this contest. Please feel free
to contact the city clerk's office or Mayor Rabe for information on your local government. 7th
grade social studies and English teachers will be receiving registration materials during the first
couple of weeks of the new school year.
Contest Rules:
• The contest is open to all Iowa students enrolled in the 7th grade during the 2011-2012
school,year.
• Each entry must contain the student's name, home address, telephone .munber, school
and teacher's name.
• Essays may not exceed 250 words.
• Essays must address the subject and begin with"IfI were mayor, I would . . .
• Only one essay may be submitted per student.
• Essays will be judged based on the following: creativity, clarity, sincerity of thought
and proper use of grarnmar.
• Essays must be received at the Iowa League of Cities office by November 21, 2011.
Winners will be notified by the end of December 2011 with a letter to the provided
home address.
• Essays will not be returned and will become the property of the Iowa League of Cities.
• The Iowa League of Cities retains the right to publish essays along with the names and
likenesses of each student.
Winners of the "If I Were Mayor" essay contest will be announced at the League's Legisla-
tive Day that takes place in Des Moines on January 24, 2012. Regional winners will have their
essays published in Cityscape magazine and receive $300 in savings bonds,
FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Library ontact Inforniation: 313 Vanderbilt Street, PO Box 187, Fairfax IA 52228
Phone: (319) 846-2994 Fax: (319) 846-2889 E-mail: fqirfax2@soutbslol2e.11et
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
Siga Time: Wednesday: 10:30 AM
Sentember Calendar
5" Closed for the Labor Day Holiday
6'h Library Board Meeting 7:00 PM
7'"Story Time Resumes 10:30 AM
15'b Parks and Beautification Meeting 7:00 PM
October Calendar
I`Adult Crafts at the Library 10:00—6:00
"Please Register"
4'h Library Board Meeting 7:00 PM The Fairfax Public Library is very excited to have the
7'h Red Cedar Chamber Concert 7:00 PM
Red Cedar Chamber Concert at the library on October 7th
20'x'Parks and Beautification Meeting 7:00 PM
at 7:00 PM in the community room. Chamber music was
written for a small group of instruments with one per-
NEW MOVIES former to a part. The music was typically played in a small
intimate setting such as a parlor or bedchamber, The li-
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and games, along with a reception to follow the con-
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Isolde, Romeo and Juliet
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1,195 hours which included about 95 readers.
We had 14 teen readers that logged over 175 A huge THANK YOU to many businesses that helped
hours. If you were a teen reader and haven't make our Summer Reading Program a success by donat-
picked up your prizes, please stop in to the li-
ing money and prizes for our readers. Money was do-
brary and get them. Our top four teen readers
nated by the Dairy Queen, Fairfax State Savings Bank,
were Sabrina Keiper, Elizabeth Haut, Angel
GSTC, Waln, and Guaranty Bank. Prizes were donated
Peralta, and Grace Selzer,
by the Star Bar and Grill, McDonalds, and Culver s Fro-
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Check out the Fairfax Public
Library website and online catalog!
http://www.fairfax.lib.ia.us/ Stop in and Check 'U's Outt,
CONGRESSMAN DAVE L �E SAC: '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. If you are unable to attend these office hours, but have a con-
cern to share with the Congressman, please call their district office toil-free at 1-
866-914-4692.
"Tuesday, Sept. 13: 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. 14: Center Point City Hall, 200 Franklin St., 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Central City City Hall, 137 4th St., 3:3 0 - 4:3 0 PM
Wed., Sept. 21: Marion City Hall, 10:30 - 11.30 AM
Hiawatha City Hall, 12 - 1:00 PM
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