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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril Newsletter 2012 2012 Welcome Packet Partner Highlight I' "Home Sweet Home FAIRFAX FACTS South Slope Cooperative Communications ,iii©/�l�° % / J1f�f�rmranli9l��1/%/fir J ustyn M. Miller, CEO FAIRFAX PARKS TOUR 2012 980 North Front Street, PO Box 19 r r' o Join the Parks Committee Thursday,April 19,as we tour our North Liberty, IA 52317 1111Q,4 0 U T H , three city parks to review possible projects and identify Phone: (31 9) 626-2211 WA!SLOPE LOP maintenance considerations. The schedule is as follows and will Fax: (319) 665-7000 replace the regular monthly meeting: Email: Info@southslope.com southslope.com _ �• 7:00 pm City Park pavilion on Linn Street Website: www.southsIope.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm 7:30 pm (approximate) Prairie Creek Park pavilion on east end of Front Street South Slope Cooperative Communications Company is committed to providing the latest - 8:00 pm (approximate) Hawks Midge Park pavilion communications technology to our members, while continuing to give service, second to Estimates for possible 2(}12/2013 projects will also be reviewed at the end of the tour. none. Services offered are: local dial tone, features & services, plus local customer ser- vice; long distance service, per minute or flat rate long distance plans available; internet In case of inclement weather,the regular monthly meeting will be held at 7:00 pm at the services, fiber/DSL high speed, business internet services, web hosting services, business library. class broadband; digital TV service, Video On Demand, Pay Per View, music channels, • ' movie packages and three package selections; digital wireless (cell) phones; video confer- ' encing; voice and data cabling; and community center rental facility. We offer 24/7 on call service! ThD(,i N City of Fairfax ' PO Box 337 PRSRT STD Fairfax, IA 52228 US POSTAGE PAID » '•� .. _ „, �r"f 'ry"�'y'µ FAIRFAX, IA �� ° � � " �°�� )�,� "�"� �,k »�»„• �»o�, ���''� .,,,;,,,, •° ��»`�,Y � )�� ��d� Phone: 319-846-2204 PERMIT NO. „� • ads» C fairfll'a'southslope.net ww .fairfasia.com tin /4 i ECRWSS Postal Customer Fairfax, IA 52228 ;' ' [ 22nd 231d f RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS Library Contact Information: 313 Vanderbilt Street, PO Box 187, Fairfax IA 52228 Phone: (3 19) 846-2994 Fax: (3 19) 846-2889 E-mail: fairfax2c,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 Time: Wednesday: 10:30 AM W k April Calendar LIBRARY BOARD MEETING 3rd Special School Bond Election 7AM-8PM Library Nsll be open from 8AM - 7 PM The Library Board meeting for April will 'M� i�^i�iV�fl��li�ri(h.VJ���I j �i 4`�'LibrarN Board Meeting 7:00 PM _r,, be on Wednesday, April 4, rather than that �« LibrarN-Easter Partv 6-7:00 PM Tuesday. If you are interested in joining us **Please Register** 6`i'LibrarN-Closed for Good Friday Holiday please note the date change. I it"- 12`"LibrarN-Closed for Inventory 19`i'Parks and Beautification Meeting7:00 PM APRIL 3 May y Calendar VOTE The Library will have re- Ft 1 Library, Board Meeting7:00 PM rig ,�,„i■ ,�■,,,,,r,,,, freshments m the library � 17 Parks and Meeting : d BttMt700 PM � � during voting on April 3rd. 28`”LibrarN-Closed for Memorial Day Please give yourself a few extra minutes when you come to vote to stop „ NEW MOVIES in and look us over. We will be glad to intro- ��� ��;FNew DVDs and Blu-Rays: duce ourselves show you around the library, Hugo, Puss in Boots, Jack and make you a library card if you don't have r� one. and Jill, J. Edgar, Tower Heist, Footloose, What's EASTER PARTY Your Number?, and Justice League DOOM. New Blu-Rays: The Library's Easter Party is scheduled for This is the Fairfax Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society Immortals, Baby Secret of the Lost Legend, April 5th. If you have children that would like The date is unknown. - - - -- -- - and Another Stakeout to come and do some crafts, dye eggs, and make The photo was taken at 418 Main Street. DVDs: Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Liar Liar, Contact, Back row in the far left is Barbara Dvorak Swenka. The Enforcer, The Bodyguard, Tooth Fairy 2,Barbie in a Mermaid 2, and The Preacher's Second from the end is her daughter, Fanny Swenka Reed. Wife. INVENTORY a snack- please consider joining us. We ask that you call the library or let us know that you will PLACE AN AD OR ARTICLE IN THE FACTS The Library will be closed April 11 and 12 be attending so that there are enough eggs for for inventory. We do inventory once a year. everyone. Contact the city clerk's office to place an ad in this monthly publication. It is mailed to This time allows use to organize our entire all Fairfax addresses and placed on our website. Commercial ads are $100 for a full page, collection as well as give the library a needed GOOD FRIDAY deep cleaning. Thank you for your coopera- The Library will be closed April 6th for $50 for a half of a page, and $25.00 for a quarter of a page. Articles from community y P tion as we get this needed work done. We Good Friday. Check out your Easter weekend groups for their service events are ran free of charge. will reopen at noon on Friday, April 13. books and movies earlier in the week. Check out the Fairfax Public Stop in and Check US Out! Library website and online catalog! http://www.fairfax.lib.ia.us/ Library Board Minutes March 6, 2012 Board Members present: Mary Rita Meyers, Jim Stallman, Bernie Kleppe , Dot Pospis- chil, Kelly Giese, Brenda Haendler, and Linda Balog; David Lees arrived at 7:08. MAYOR'S MINUTE Board Members excused: Linda Pribyl Staff Present: Cathy Bayne Pospischil called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. February's minutes were reviewed as received; Kleppe made a motion to approve ',t them; Balog seconded. Motion Carried 7-0. What a great start to 2012, a mild winter and now a gorgeous spring. I don't know if I re- Financial Reports were reviewed and discussed. Insurance reimbursed former error in member mowing my yard in March before, but it is better than scooping snow. The early start billing. to the spring has also made the to-do list around town that much more apparent. The mainte- Bills were discussed. Haendler made a motion to approve payment of the bills; Mey- nance department has put together a list that we can track over the summer of tasks and small ers seconded. Motion Carried 8-0. projects that we would like to get accomplished - this was a similar model we used last summer Circulation Reports were reviewed. The number of patrons using the library continues and was beneficial to their productivity. A major item that will be done soon is our street to increase as does computer usage. sweeper. We did a major overhaul of a lot of the components that were worn out, not working, Summer Reading program was discussed. Librarian is very positive about the merger. or broken and after installing new brushes, bolts, belts, and hoses - we should be ready to go A Fairfax patron has offered to buy an e-reader as a summer reading prize. shortly. The Gift Policy was read for the second time. A motion to approve the second reading We are about to start the construction of the multi-purpose recreation area during the month of this policy was made by Meyers; Kleppe seconded. Motion carried 8-0. of April. We have received the bids and awarded the contracts. Please take some time over the Staff Evaluations were discussed. They are completed and the librarian needs to fin- coming months to swing by the project to take a look at the progress. It will be great to see it ish meeting with the staff take shape over the coming months. We will also be finishing up the final grades and punch Last month an article was presented by Lees raising questions about computer filters. lists for the water main projects from last year now that the winter is over and settling has taken If a library receives E-Rate or some federal grants, they may be required to have filters place. In addition, we will continue to get into the pipeline projects for next year and the com- on the computers. ILA's mission is to provide access of everything to everybody. Filters ing year. The further in advance we can plan, the better we can deal with issues and make bet- would not allow access to what people may need. About 1% of Iowa libraries have fil- ter decisions in regards to those projects. ters. They are very expensive to set up and maintain. It is a local decision, and the Fair- As a final note we have started to take our meetings to an all-electronic format. This has fax Public Library discussed that they are not interested in placing filters on the library given us the ability to prepare an electronic packet that is posted on our website, computers. www.fairfaxia.com, under Documents. This is the same packet that council members down- The Internet Policy was reviewed. A motion to approve the first reading was made by load and review. This will enhance openness, knowledge retention, and efficiency of our meet- Geise; Haendler seconded. Motion carried 8-0 ings. Librarian will be out of town for City Council meeting on March 13th. The board Hopefully you were able to make it out to the recent Fairfax American Legion breakfast and would like a preliminary proposed budget from the council. thank them for all the things they support in our community. Also, coming up on April 15th The next meeting of the Fairfax Public Library Board is scheduled for April 3, 2012 at will be the Fairfax Youth Sports Association breakfast, hope to see you there. 7:OOPM. Stallman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35; Meyers seconded. Motion GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY carried 8-0. Respectfully Submitted, The City Council will be holding a short ground breaking ceremony before their next city council meeting for the new park project along Linn Street. The ceremony will start at 6:30 PM Cathy Bayne on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, and consist of just a few words about the project and some quick Kelly Geise pictures. The public is welcome to attend. Mary Rita Meyers The City has accepted a bid from Dave Schmitt Construction and they are scheduled to begin Dot Pospischil the work by mid April. 1, 1 W e, t, t, 0, ✓ t, 1, 0 t, oo 1 I or do. Fifth ASOUTH SLOPE Annual Fairfax Youth Sports Association PHONE IN'TEF�NE­r 'FEL.�V�S�ON Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 15, 2012 @ The Fairfax American Legion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE **$5 All-You-Can-Eat **7am-11am** South Slope Installs Fiber Technology in Fairfax Fundraiser to support Fairfax Baseball, FAIRFAX, Iowa (March ib, 2012) —South Slope Cooperative Communications is bringing fiber to Softball, T-Ball and Soccer the homes and businesses in Fairfax town and rural areas. This technology is the most advanced available and Will replace copper telephone wire. Fiber expansion is part of South Slope's on-going commitment to provide residents and businesses the most up-to-date way to Please join us for stay connected. Fiber compliments services today by adding faster Internet speeds and more advanced digital television products. breakfast, bake sale and raffle. CONTACT US AT FYSA@?SOUTHSLOPE.NET "Beyond the ability to live a connected lifestyle, fiber will allow for the development and deployment of new Internet applications for years to come," said Justyn M Miller, South Slope CEO. "Fiber is prepared to handle new phone, television, and Internet applications,- keeping you on the cutting edge of business, education, and entertainment." A . z During construction, fiber will be installed from the utility right-of-way to your home or business. South Slope will bury the fiber line with minimum disruption to your lawn. If any yard damage Watch for occurs, South Slope's independent contractors are responsible for reasonable repair. Each subscriber on South Slope fiber Will have their own dedicated connection for consistently high registrations Its not too late to speeds at all times. forms in the sign up, mail, or visit the The construction of the new fiber service line does not require or obligate you to take telecommunications services from South Slope. The crews will bury fiber to your premises while Ll hurry! FYSA link at in your area at absolutely no cost to you. If you decide not to bury a service line now, there "fairfaxiaxom may be a charge for them to return at a later time. Please visit www.souffislope.com/,about- Practi ces us/fiber and complete the Fiber Permission Slip to take advantage of this opportunity. 17'a............ Bob Gorton, a South Slope Independent Contractor, has begun meeting with Fairfax residents. will begin soon! uw Bob will discuss with property owners where the Fiber To The Premise service line will be placed 4� on their property and review any potential issues. He may also need to enter your home or place of business to identify where to place the Network Interface Device (NID). Bob can be Make A Difference Volunteer* identified by his South Slope name badge, company vehicle, and business card. If you are not at home when he stops by, he will place a door hanger on your door with his contact information; please call Bob at your convenience. FAIRFAX YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION T-Ball,, Softball and Basebidt Registration 2012 Boys Baseball btfle Lea rt -5, and Pouy Lea 6 Girts Softball Little Le3 - it ililuuiiiiis Boys and Girls T-Ball League,(4 7 yeas old- grade) Sornethling ex ifiiing is happening With Fiber Optic Technology you wiill enjoy: in youur rro'ig h orhoostii Souih Slope - Posts intranet speeds FYSA 5 Anual Pancake Breakfast Cooperative Communications uotuors is The isosi dit. iir l TV experience Sunday, Al 15 7':00-1 1: 0AN 0ngiurrf fber, to the irr. r es and A rr liable and pm r ;onall bUsine',ss -s in your cor'rimUNty. 'rhiS dedicated onr� ection Fairfax Ain.etican Legion technology is the most advan ,ed Lo all support you oar) trust 24/7 o omllo to arra mil! irepVace copper T-ball programi ; f f chargt to residents fFairfax. wire.. pt's pcirl of our on-going $25 r " Irr ". ""for non-reddents. cost itrr ent to provide you it tiro �, esu rr°ropy to stay connected! � payable t ��� include �t�r rr "`�r° uuurru _ ,for Litde Leel Pony League baseW and,softball is April '3 , 2011 Questions? contact t ; `SA�I11 i ,rpt tur r i rr, form a A, to: S PO Box 5 Fairfax, 1A 52228 Fonm also available at"fahfazia.vom7 and dk��. the S.V hnk CITY NEWS QUICKIES —-------- _-------------- _ ----------._-�_�._�___�_�_ � am, interested in coachingthisyear • If you will be moving, contact the city clerk's office. We need to know your forwarding address and when you will be moving. play Age Cuuneut Grade • The City of Fairfax will begin flushing hydrants at the first part of April. • Auto debit for your utility bill is free and easy. Sign up today! PxremtJ GuardimPlayers Birth Date • Yard waste collection began on Monday, April 2, 2012. • City Offices will be closed Friday, April 6, 2012, for the Good Friday holiday. Address • Easter is April 8, 2012. • Outside water meters will be read on April 20 and begin billing on April '10. Home Phone# /Cil Phone, • The remodeling project is still continuing at the city clerk's office. Stop in during May to see the finished product. Shirt Size C —S——L XL Aduft—S—M—L—)M, U • Remember to call Iowa One Call before digging! Their number is 1-800-292-8989. • If you have a building project, be sure to contact the city clerk's office to see if a building Puents Em,ail permit is required. Fairfax CGarage Sale 2012 DRINKING WATER WEEK Day ' May 6 - 12, 2012 WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT AND SAVE YOUR Saturday, M a t h 2012 SOURCE OF DRINKING WATER r �, (based ori suggcs�tioris by the Environmental Protection Agency) acid as a� �� ! 8 AM — published by the Ioij,a Rural iT atcrAssociatiorz 4 PM — -� � Automotive: T h CL?u 'h o u I I h£ C 1 ty o f F a i t f a X Q n d Recycle used oil and antifreeze at service stations .. Have automotive fluid. leaks fixed. le– For only$3.00 you can be a part of the map and sale listing Clean Lip spills Immediately which will be made available at area businesses This will also go Do not pour used oil, antifreeze or other chemicals on the ground or down a storm drain towards the purchase of a Fairfax City-Wide Garage Sale Ad in the Gazette. Please send or drop off your$3.0o,address,and Yard Maintenance: sale listing of up to 5 items to.culla Rabe at 125 Driftwood Lane, . Apply chemicals only as directed Fairfax, IA 52228 on or before Monday,M ay 14th. Questions? tall 37g-214-6314 or email jajurabe@gmail.com Cultivate plants which discourage pests rather than use pesticides • Leave lawn clippings on lawn or compost them Pull weeds by hand • Clean up after pets Storm Drains: CARD DRAW Take unwanted chemicals to hazardous waste collection sites '�"'"'� • ` �, Do not pour chemicals into storm drains, drainage ditches, or sinkholes � ��. �� m ��p�ry�WMNI001MIIWIOPNIIWIIM� µmi �� v �� ��� �� 1 Plumbing/Septic Systems: 101� EVERYTUESDAY @ 7 PM • Have your septic tank inspected annually 10 BAR&GRILL WIN UP TO$50 IN CASH–AWESOME PRIZES 1 • Have your septic tank pumped at LEAST every five years 11000 FREE ENTRY INTO MONTHLY GRAND PRIZE DRAWING FOR SHOWING UP! • Use phosphate free detergents III hi ,w °'�'R� 4'�����, � Take unwanted chemicals or prescription drugs to hazardous waste collection sites APRIL GRAND PRIZE �� ^ . Do not use toilets as trash cans GAS GRILL . Do not use septic system additives or"cleaners" R1010 Q■ JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR WAN • • MONDAY THRU SUNDAY 11 am–6PM Household: $2.50 WELL DRINKS, $2.50 Domestic Bottles, • Fix that leaky faucet. If your faucet is dripping at the rate of one drop per second, you can $2.75 Tallboys expect to waste 2,700 gallons of water per year. Check your toilet tank for leaks. Add food coloring to the tank. If the toilet is leaking, col- go or will appear within 30 minutes. Depending on the water pressure to your house, a running WEEK NIGHT SPECIALS toilet can leak 1 gallon of water per minute which adds up to 1,440 gallons per day! ����� 0103110���� iii�iii • A small leak in your automatic irrigation system can waste about 6,300 gallons of water per � f month. PRICE PIZZA 2 BREADED ANY WAY $1.50 BEEF $4 BOMBS $4.010 LOIN SAND. 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Our family, 114 114 friends, and pets are going to start enjoying the outdoors more. The saying goes "April 11i% www.fairfaxgreenhouse.com 11I% Showers, Bring May Flowers", so in the event we happen to have a lot of rain that 71Z 71Z causes standing water in our ditches or other areas, be sure your children do not play in %ice %ice ��� this water. There could be sticks or other sharp objects floating beneath the surface ��� Loac[U� c,rowvu for You.! ! that could injure your child. Also, please be sure to keep your children and pets away from the train tracks. Even though the trains are very much a part of our everyday life, il� , 1 - they are something we should admire from a distance and not up close. Large Selection of Proven Winners� t , � � The warm weather brings a lot of vehicles other than cars. We have seen on the -Nice selection of Trees and Slu-ubs 10 /� ,,// y 104 news the overwhelming number of motorcycle/moped/scooter accidents and even il� �� il� A -New Products: Potteny�, Iron Ali deaths, for how early we are in the year. Not all of the roads are "de-sanded" yet from 11li Products.and Rubber soots the winter, so going around turns or evenjust hitting the brakes on one of these vehi- �1� ���� cles can be treacherous. Please use caution. I know it is not the law to wear a helmet � � -SHOP Here First in the State of Iowa, but it very well may save your life. Make sure if you are operat- -``Like Ali "us on (i��o�hs9,RAli ing one of these vehicles you are using caution. If you are driving a car or truck, make sure you look in blind spots, as you can easily miss one of these vehicles. Also, a re- minder that It is legal to drive a golf cart on our Fairfax streets as long as It is regls- „iiia tered andou are in compliance with the ordinance that our Cit has put in effect. 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If you have a separate wa- Good quality land values remain strong! ter meter for your outside usage, and not everyone does, you will see two WA charges on BE READY FOR SPRING AND SUMMER Over the last five years Farmers National Company has: your bill. You will be charged for only water on that second meter's usage. We will be read- •Sold over$1.7 billion of farmland ing all of the water meters on April 20 and mailing the combined bill on May 1. _ Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston. Eva •Sold 3,000 farms (850 at auction) Longoria, Sara Jessica Parker, and •$120 million in current listings Gisele have put the beachy hair look on the map. Clients across the country are demanding the same natural sun-kissed effect. If you are considering buying or selling land, call your eastern Iowa real estate sales specialist today to FLUSHING WATER HYDRANTS BALAYAGE COLORING TECHNIQUES are for the person discuss all of your real estate needs! that is looking for that natival highlight. These highlights can be bold, contrasting, or face framing: with a cut designed to comple- Dennis Rahe,Agent meat. BALAYAGE grows out more naturally than basic foiled 6 The City of Fairfax maintenance department will be flushing highlights. Clients can visit the salon less frequently and the hair % Fairfax,Iowa Offiwater hydrants in April. This is needed to help keep the water lines still looks great between visits. r�„ , Cell:(319)270-1 10 loss b � `�� � Cell:(319)270-9010 free of mineral deposits. You may experience some water discolora- DRahe@FarmersNationai,com SO WHY WAIT. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT tion during and immediate) after the flushing. If you do you need g y g y y TODAY AND TREAT YOURSELF TO THAT to run your water until it is clear. Remember to check the hot water SPRING AND SUMMER LOOK. to see if the discolored water went to your water heater. Try to avoid (64I) 75I-9987 www.Farm_ Far and Ranch Management-Real Estate Sales-Auctions-Appraisal-Insurance laundering whites and light colors while you have discolored water. Cypress plaza Consmultation -Oil and Gas Management-Lake Management-National Hunting Leases You may also experience some decrease in water pressure during the 4350 16"'Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids flushing. This will be temporary and should return to normal on its own after they have completed the flushing in your area. If you have any questions, please call the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. �Q AUTHO 'TION AGREEMENT FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 2012 (ACH DEBITS) �C� A��S� , REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 2012 � C plyCity of Fairfax X #42-0959452 The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Fairfax City hereby authorize the City of Fairfax, hereinafter called Hall. Mayor Jason Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, COMPANY,, DF their appointed third party representative, to initiate Bernie Frieden, Travis Otto, Marc Magers and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff present: Cynthia debit entries to m (Our) Stimson and Lynn Miller. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Select one: F7 Checking Account Savings Account Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve and place on file the City Council minutes from indicated below at the depositary financial institution named below, February 14, 2012. Also to place on file the Library Board of Trustees minutes dated February 7, 2012, the hereinafter called OEPOSI O , and to debit the same to such account Planning and Zoning Commission minutes dated February 21, 2012, and the Parks and Beautification Com- mittee minutes dated February 16, 2012. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion car- we acknowledge that the origination of ACH transactions to my (Our) ries. account. must comply with the provisions of U.S. haw. Mayor Rabe stated that he had talked to the librarian and the head of the Library Board of Trustees. They reported that the patron count is good and they are making improvements with customer service. Fire Chief Mike Sankot reported that the new rescue will be delivered after July 1. He asked if the a Name- sales ette-sales tax vote is passed later this year if the City Council would consider paying for the rest of the rescue. The City Council stated they would need more details about the vote before making that decision. Lynn Miller reported they have been working on the street sweeper andcit hall. He statedthat there City- State Zip - have been lots of motor bikes and 4-wheelers on the streets. Deputy Egli presented the list of calls from the Linn County Sheriff s Department. The City Council Bank Routinc, `:- Account t asked that the deputies look for ATVs and motor bikes on the streets. It was mentioned that Hawks Ridge Park has had some graffiti damage. JoAnn Beer stated that the Parks and Beautification Committee will be meeting Thursday night. Type ofAccount (select on Checkina Account Savings Account They have received an updated planting design and will be starting on grants. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the monthly financial reports. Ayes: Beer, This authorization is to retrain its full force and effect ,until C'OMPA'NY has Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. received w tt notification from me ( r either of of its termination i Shane Wicks stated that they have been busy with the park project. Bernie Frieden asked about an such time and its such manner as to afford CO N'Y or their appointed third item on their bill. Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing regarding the FY 2013 budget at 7:12 PM. The city clerk/ party and IhCStTORY t r� asottblc opportunity tort on tt treasurer reported that they had not received any oral or written comments at the office. No one present had any comments or questions. Mayor Rabe closed the public hearing at 7:14 PM. rns)- Date: Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2012-11, A RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY OF FAIRFAX'S ANNUAL BUDGET Address: FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Mo- tion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-11 duly adopted. Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing regarding the amendment to the FY 2012 budget at 7:14 PM. Telephone Numben The city clerk/treasurer reported that they had not received any oral or written comments at the office. No one present had any comments or questions. Mayor Rabe closed the public hearing at 7:16 PM. Signature- Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2012-12, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESO- LUTION 2012-12 duly adopted. FOR OFFICE USE Patrick Slater and Brandy Zimmerman discussed the plans for the 2012 USA Days. Patrick reviewed the financial report from 2011. Date Received Beginning bate Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to donate $3,000 to the Fairfax USA Day Committee, LLC. This is to be paid from the general fiend. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Mo- Utility Account(s)- tion carried. NOW DELIVERING PIZZA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 2012 Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing regarding the Fairfax City Park and Athletic Fields Complex Site Improvement Project at 7:36 PM. The city clerk/treasurer reported that they had not received any oral or written comments at the office. No one present had any comments or questions. City engineer, Shane Wicks, stated that the engineer's estimate is $1,460,000. Mayor Rabe closed the public hearing at 7:40 PM. ` Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION 2012-13, A RESOLU- TION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS COMPLEX SITE IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-13 duly adopted. r The bid tab for the Fairfax City Park and Athletic Fields Complex Site Improvement Project were reviewed and discussed. The lowest with all alternates was received from Dave Schmitt Constriction, Inc. for $1,329,859.87. The alternates were discussed. L , oMotioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION 2012-14, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS COMPLEX SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-14 duly adopted. Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing regarding the Building Improvement Project at 8:14 PM. " ,, The city clerk/treasurer reported that they had not received any oral or written comments at the office. Dis- rz cussion was held about the process to allow stick built bids and some of the building specifications. The ° architect's estimate is $260,000. Mayor Rabe closed the public hearing at approximately 8:25 PM. Motioned by by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2012-15, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR u "� THE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer Frieder Otto Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-15 duly adopted. ulll� WilliThe Council was informed that one of the bids had not been opened because they did not follow the instructions exactly for grouping the documents in the first envelope. lluFairfax, 1A 52228 '° °`''� Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to open and review this bid from Portzen Construc- tion. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. 3 845-504,0 Mayor Rabe opened the Portzen Constriction bid. It was not the lowest bid received. The bid tab for the Building Improvement Project was reviewed and discussed. The lowest bid with Alternate 2 only was received from Seydel Constriction for $318,500. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2012-16, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor q ' n1eyscafe40gmafl.com Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-16 duly adopted. A presentation was made by Kirk Larson, of Midland GIS Solutions, for a GIS system. Discussion was held about the need for this type of system and other alternatives. Steve Vlcko, of The Waterworks, discussed proposed changes at 318 Vanderbilt Street. Originally he thought they were going to need a commercial building permit. Those plans have changed. All he is W � , now requesting is to remove all of the curb in front of the property, the trees in the street easement in front, L and to pour concrete in the green space in the front. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to allow The Waterworks to remove the trees and curb at 318 Vanderbilt Street and to pour concrete in the green space as long as the sidewalk meets the city's speci- e fications. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. �t0 Discussion was held about adding a lot to Prairie Creek Estates 6"' Addition. Shane Wicks showed the plat drawing. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to approve adding Lot 7 to Prairie Creek Estates 6"'Ad- dition's Final Plat. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 2012 CONTINUED ' Revisions to the Tree Policy were discussed. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2012-17, A RESOLU- TION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF FAIRFAX'S TREE POLICY. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012- 319-36,6-3667 17 duly adopted. Septic.Systern Installation Septic Site Analysis&Percolation Testing Sewer ec gain Installation Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2012-18, A RESOLD- Fater Installation n 1t46c a Foundation a e ebt Digging*Demolition*Trucking&Hauling TION APRROVING FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR THE FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE DE- Site futilities Backhoe&I uuilulu er Services Grading&'Trenching Site Clearing PARTMENT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-18 duly adopted. Cynthia Stimson presented information about a new copier and new printers. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve the managed cost program through Strategic Print Solutions. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. � Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the spraying quote from CRL Lawn Service for $2,900. Ayes: Beer Frieder Otto Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. No action was taken concerning the added security measures. June 2, 2012 is the date for the annual city-wide clean-up day. LC/CR Solid Waste Agency has been contacted about a household hazardous waste collection event at the same time. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve the claims list dated March 13, 2012. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Bernie Frieden gave a reminder about the public forum at 9:00 AM on March 24, at Guaranty Bank. The city-wide garage sale day is May 19. The commercial property assessments and audit schedule were discussed. ALM Mayor Rabe stated that the Library Board asked him to see if the city council would be interest- ed in making an offer on the property next to the library. /��d ���uuu uu „ 40 W Marc Magers announced he will not be here for the May meeting. I � Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto , Greeiriml ChueKinja Magers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. 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