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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust Newsletter 2012 2012 Welcome Packet = Partner Highlight I' "Home Sweet Home FAIRFAX FACTS Guaranty Bank & Trust Company AUGUST MOVIE IN THE PARK ��� '"' Jason Rabe, Branch Manager ��r ''° 300 80th Street Court, PO Box 275 Save the date of Friday, August 10, 2012 as Fairfax IA 52228 io Guaranty the next Movie in the Park date. We will be Phone: (319) 896-6188 Bank movie be showing Toy Story 3 at Hawks Ridge Park. The r ; Fax: (319) 845-3010 - g ms at dark. � �� For our kind of life. Po candy, and beverages will be avail Email: jrabeC�,uaranty-bank.com Y MEMBERFoIe - Popcorn, able for purchase. All proceeds will go towards Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am-Noon park projects. This free event is brought to you _ by the Fairfax Parks and Beautification Com- GuarantyBank is a full-service, local community bank, offering personal/ Com- mittee. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for y b p some great family fun! business deposit accounts, personal/business loans, mortgage loans, in- vestment services, cash management, trust and private banking services. We offer seven locations closer to you in Cedar Rapids, Fairfax and Toy Story 3 Includes Local Celebrity's Work Marion. Toy Story 3, the August 10 "Movie in the Park" at Hawks Ridge Park, includes the work of a local celebrity, Darrell Leonard. Darrell played trumpet and arranged the horn section music in the song "We Belong Together", which won an City of Fairfax PO Box 337 PRSRT STD On Academy Award for Best Original Song. Fairfax, IA 52228 US POSTAGE After growing up in rural Fairfax, and study- PAID - in g , he g music at North Texas State University, FAIRFAx, IA " ' BRING YOUR y Phone: 319-846-2204 moved to Los Angeles and began a career as an fairfaxIa'southslope.net PERMIT N0.6 BLANKET, active touring and recording musician. Darrell is a www.tlufaxia.com LAWN Grammy and WC Handy Award winning trumpet CHAIRS, AND player, arranger, composer and producer, with THE ENTIRE hundreds of records, films, and TV shows featur- • FAMILY TO ing Darrell's playing and arrangements. ECRWSS HAWKS Darrell's proud mother, Dorothy Leonard, still Postal Customer RIDGE PARK lives in the Fairfax area. Fairfax, IA 52228 ' ' ' FOR OUR NEXT MOVIE " ' IN THE PARK! FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS Library Contact Information: 313 Vanderbilt Street, PO Box 187, Fairfax IA 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2994 Fax: (319) 846-2889 E-mail: fairfax2 �southslope.net NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY FORUM ORUM 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 In light of the recent and ongoing vandalism and theft over the last Story Time: Wednesday: 10:30 AM EZ:2 few months, I would like to invite concerned citizens to a Fairfax August CalendarCommunity Forum on 1"Last Summer Reading Program Tri'LibrarN-Board Meeting 7 PM 16`"Parks and Beautification Meeting 7:00 PM Thursday, August 9th at 6:00 PM at the Guaranty Bank Community Room September Calendar y y 3'a Librar<r Closed for the Labor Day Holiday Ori'LibrarN-Board Meeting 7 PM 17`"No School Day Activity 1:00 - 3:00 PM This meeting will provide for: 20`"Parks and Beautification Meeting 7:00 PM On Thursday, July 12, at noon, the Blank Park Zoo, from Des Moines, spent an hour with over • Insight from citizens NEW MOVIES 80 library users teaching us the different Amaz- New DVDs and Blu-Rays: ing Animal Adaptations various animals use to • Roundtable discussions Wrath of the Titans, Project survive. We had the opportunity to see a tor- Discussion or- "� • D i s C u ss i o n on options X. Mirror Mirror, Friends toise, rat, millipede, and red hawk. We all had a Discussion on Neighborhood Watches and other deterrents with Kids, Big Miracle, chance to touch a corn snake. Green Lantern, The Three Stooges, Get the Gringo, 0 Sincerely, American Reunion, and Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire Jason Rabe DVD: Victorious (season two), Major League, Mayor SawIV, The Hillside Strangler, The Artist, City of Fairfax War, 8 Miles, Happy Campers, Independence Day, Spin, and 21 Jump Street We are slowly replacing some of the older mov- ies we once owned in VHS. We replace in two To be eligible for the bike drawing, all K - 5 ways. You can request a movie and then we put grade reading sheets must be turned in by July . it on our wish list - if we come across that DVD 31. We will continue to hand out additional at a reasonable price, we will add it to our collec- prizes until August 15. We will have the teen tion orb donations. We trail appreciate all the Y Y PP and adult prizes available starting August 8. DVDs that have been donated to the library. If So, please hand in all cards the first week of xs you own a disc that you don't want any more, August. ... please remember the library. t "' #3 A SPECIAL thanks to Fairfax State Savings A special thanks goes out to Kristin Sinton, front =� Bank GSTC Farmers Savings Bank of Walford ECIC, who visited the library on July 25, as a spe- f tial guest at stot^y time. We appreciate her time Ox Yoke Inn and the Star Bar for donating prizes and expertise that she graciously shares with us and money for the Teen and Adult Summer each year to educate its on reducing, recycling, and Reading Program! reusing. Check out the Fairfax Public Stopin and Check US Out! Library website and online catalog! http://www.fairfax.lib.ia.us/ moft 0 MAYOR'S MINUTE t) Of 115 ingo rF ty By Jason Rabe • First Home • • New Mortgage • • Refinance • The dry, hot summer has continued and I appreciate everyone's effort to conserve water. Water usage has leveled off which has allowed our system to at least maintain and additional • Home Equity • stress beyond the continued dry weather, has not been placed on it. It is my prayer that weath- ♦ FHA ♦ er patterns will change to bring some much needed relief to us and our local farmers whose scan fir a crops play a major role in our local economy. A a V a I a b e a t G U a ra rl ty g a rl k. special pffer On the local front we have once again been experiencing vandalism in our neighborhoods. I 0 0 had heard that communities in Benton County were getting hit hard over the previous few Call rl ow to get your lowest rate. months and now they must be focusing in on our community. The incidents have been reported to the sheriff and I ask that everyone be vigilant so that the perpetrators will be caught. OK. The City of Fairfax has entered into a contract with Midland GIS to map and develop a digi- uaranty tat database for all of our water, sewer, and storm sewer. This system also has built into it an Bank 319)2 8 6 — 6 2 o o asset management function, which_ will allow us to better track maintenance, replacement, age, � .. . and breakdowns on various lift stations pumps lines and generators. It will also act as a data- For your kind of life. www.guaranty-bank.com Na p p > > MEMBER FDIC base which staff will be able to use as a resource when dealing with questions, issues, or for fu- ture planning. The physical locating and mapping will take place the end of July through Au- gust. Last, please take advantage of the electronic packet that is placed on our city website for our council meetings. I have many residents mention to me that they wish they had time to come to the meetings. The packet gives you all the information that is used by the council in our LOST AND FOUND monthly meeting and perhaps will be a resource to everyone as well to better stay informed. As always, I appreciate any feedback and can be reached at 319-310-0717 or at The city clerk's office frequently has lost items turned in. If you lose something, give us GARBAGE FEE NOW $11.25 a call. The Week of July 16 a pair of glasses Effective June 25, the fee for residential garbage collection was raised twenty-five (they seem to be child's size) and a set of keys cents a month. The hauler, Johnson County Refuse, raised the fee they charge the City of Fairfax in their new three-year contract. The City of Fairfax passed on this Were found On the Streets. twenty-five cent increase to all of their residential garbage customers. The City of Fairfax also raised the fee for garbage tags twenty-five cents. Each tag now costs $1.50. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 10, 2012 CONTINUED Farmers Five small past due utility account balances were reviewed. Nat1onaI Motioned by Otto, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION 2012-52, A RESOLUTION AU- gmCompany,, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK/TREASURER TO WRITE-OFF CERTAIN �ICalueJarly,M UTILITY ACCOUNTS AS UNCOLLECTIBLE. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Mag- CITY OFFICES Good quality land values remain strong! ers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-52 Over the last five years Farmers National Company has: duly adopted. CLOSED -Sold over$1.7 billion of farmland Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the claims list dated July 10, 2012. Ayes: Beer, • Sold 3,000 farms (850 at auction) Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. •$120 million in current listings The city clerk reminded the City Council that Kathy Everett will be gone next week at training in Ames. MONDAY If you are considering buying or selling land, call your Samples of building door colors for the concession stand were shown. eastern Iowa real estate sales specialist today to Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and discuss all of your real estate needs! Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. SEPTEMBER 3, 2012, Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 9:20 PM. Dennis Rahe, Agent „ Fairfax,Iowa Mayor Jason Rabe OfficelFax:(819)845-5096 City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson FOR THE LABOR Cell:(319)�mers° �� DRahe@FarmersNational.com Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. 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No action will be taken until the engineer's requests are submitted and reviewed. ( } The preliminary list of street work was reviewed and discussed with Prairie Road Builders. Schrader ,�� c'`' FRIDAY. OCTOBER 5 AND Excavating will be responsible for part of the listed work. An estimate is to be gotten for the parking lots at Prairie Creek Park and City Park. A recommendation to start an asphalt program will be reviewed during SATURDAY. OCTOBER 6 the next meeting. Documents regarding an annexation process from the City of Cedar Rapids were reviewed. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION 2012-47, A RESOLUTION WAIVING ANY OBJECTION TO THE NOTICE GIVEN BY THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS OF The City of Fairfax Will be Installing the new playground ITS PENDING ANNEXATION. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: equipment at our newest city parr along Linn Street on Friday, None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-47 duly adopt- ed. October 5, and Saturday, October 6. We will need volunteers Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2012-48, A RESOLUTION and some tools/equipment. Please mark your calendars now TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FROM DAVE SCHMITT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS COMPLEX. Roll call vote: and plan to help. Give the city clerk's office a call at, 319-846- Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe 2204, to let us know you Will be available. We Will give you declared RESOLUTION 2012-48 duly adopted. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION 2012-49, A RESOLUTION TO more Information later about tools/equipment that Will be need- APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 3 FROM DAVE SCHMITT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, ed. Come on, be apart of this wonderful new project! INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS COMPLEX. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-49 duly adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2012-50, A RESOLUTION TO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 2 FROM SEYDEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. SOLICITING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS ON FOR THE FAIRFAX BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, AMENDMENTS TO THE FAIRFAX ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2000, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,IOWA RESOLUTION 2012-50 duly adopted. The City held an open house concerning the proposed new zoning map with a designated core district earlier today. The comments were discussed. Most questions were about if the change would affect their The City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on August 14, tax bill and what their proposed new district meant. Shane Wicks stated that some action will be required 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at Fairfax City Hall, 525 Vanderbilt Street,Fairfax, Iowa, concerning amend- by the Board of Adjustment. ments to the Fairfax Zoning Ordinance of 2000. The meeting will be a public meeting. Discussion was held about a request to have stop signs placed at Nickolet, Vanderbilt, and Park Streets At the public hearing, a resident or tax payer or other interested party may present objections as they meet Front Street, as well as two stop signs on Front Street at the intersection of Park Street. Speed to, or arguments in favor of these proposed amendments to the Official Zoning District Map and a and visibility was discussed. The City Council asked that the city be viewed for other yield signs and con- new Core District designation. sider changing them to stop signs. An ordinance is to be drafted to add these requested stop signs. The City Council reviewed a request to allow non-golf cart types of vehicles to register under the golf Following the public hearing the City Council will consider whether to approve the Zoning cart ordinance. No change in scope will be allowed. Code amendments. Discussion was held concerning the pool regulations. An ordinance is to be drafted to accept the build- ing code's 48 inch barrier height. The pool regulations are to be enforced for all types of pools in regards to All interested persons may appear at the public hearing and at such time and place the Fair- the perimeter barrier requirement. fax City Council will consider any comments to the proposed action described above and give all Discussion was held concerning employee pay and benefits. interested persons an opportunity to be heard. This notice is given by order of the City Council of Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2012-51, A RESOLUTION AP- the City of Fairfax, Iowa, pursuant to Resolution Numbers 2012-44 and 2012-45. PROVING WAGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2012-51 duly Dated this 31st day of July, 2012. adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve Casey's Class C Beer Permit. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Cynthia Stimson City Clerk/Treasurer CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 10, 2012 FAIRFAX YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION FALL YOUTH SOCCER 2012 REGISTRATION REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2012 For boys and girls ages 4years old-2 d grade as of Fall 2012) The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Fairfax City Hall. Practices will begin week of July 23 Mayor Jason Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Games will be on Saturday mornings beginning Aug 18 Frieden, Travis Otto, and Marc Magers. Marianne Wainwright was absent. Other city staff present: Cyn- thia Stimson, Lynn Miller, and Cathy Bayne. All players must wear shirt, shorts, shin guards, stockings that cover the Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. shin guards and shoes. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the city council minutes from June 12 and 19, 2012. Tennis shoes or soccer cleats are. acceptable. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Baseball shoes may be used if the front toe cleats are cutoff. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to place on file the Library Board of Trustees minutes dated June 5, 2012, the Parks and Beautification Committee minutes dated May 17, 2012. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. This program is offered free of charge to residents of Fairfax. $25 registration fee for non- residents applies. Make checks payable to FYSA and include with registration Linn County Deputy Sheriff Pavelka presented the list of calls. Watching for ATVs and quads on the roads was discussed. Cathy Bayne stated that the library has been busy. The trees need to be trimmed. Questions?Please contact us at FYSALdsouthslope.net, or call... Fire Chief Mike Sankot stated that enough was donated to pay for the fireworks next year and he thanked Jay Sheffner–Youth Soccer Commissioner everyone who donated or came to their food stand. The new truck should be ready at the end of the month. 845-5157 He also stated that Linn County has a burn ban issued. Grills and recreational fires in a container are ex- empt. The City Council thanked Mike and the entire Fairfax Fire and Rescue Department for all of their Complete this sign up form and mail to: work during the Fairfax USA Days. FYSA Lynn Miller gave the maintenance department report. Midland GIS will begin work next Monday, the PO Box 56 Hawks Ridge bathroom is open, they have been working to find a site for the new storage building, we have Fairfax, IA 52228 been working with Elster AMCO to get water meters, and the water usage has not decreased – but it seems Forms also available at"fairfaxia.com" and click on the "FYSX' link to have leveled off ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JoAnn Beer reported that the USA Days Movie in the Park went great. She asked if we can get a quote NOTE- If you played Fairfax T-ball in the spring you only need to fill out name, to seal coat the parking lots at Prairie Creek Park and City Park. She stated that the top priority of the Parks grade and shirt size if different from T-ball shirt. and Beautification Committee is to replace any slides that have cracks. These will be ordered. She asked about the timing of getting electricity in Hawks Ridge Pavilion. The flushable bathrooms at Hawks Ridge ITS, I-VVANT TO HELP COACH THIS YEAR Park and City Park will be left open for park users. The park hours have been posted. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the financial reports as presented. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: None. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. Players Name Age/Grade Fall 2012 Shane Wicks discussed the engineering report. He has started working on the permit for under the rail- road, the IDOT is doing the audit on the paperwork for the trail project, Dave Schmitt Construction is get- Parent/Guardian Name Players Birth Date ting ready to pave the trail at the park project, and the project inspection process was discussed. Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing regarding the Fairfax Zoning Code at 7:57 PM. There were no Address comments received by the clerk's office nor during the meeting. Mayor Rabe closed the public hearing at 7:59 PM. Home Phone 4- Work/Cell Phone 9 JoAnn Beer introduced ORDINANCE 127, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING CODE, 2000, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE BULK REGULATIONS Shirt Size Childs—S—M—L XL Adult—S—M—L—XL 2XL GRAPH IN THE RM: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT C. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to suspend the rule requiring that an ordinance be voted on Parents Email for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to ORDINANCE 127. 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 of ORDINANCE 127, AN ORDINANCE ******MAKE A DIFFERENCE ....... VOLUNTEER* AMENDING THE FAIRFAX ZONING CODE, 2000, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAIN- ING TO THE BULK REGULATIONS GRAPH IN THE RM: MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDEN- TIAL DISTRICT C. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: none. Absent: Wainwright. Motion carried. 319-3�66-,3667 ptic.System Installation Septic Site Analysis&Percolation Testing ewer&Drain Installation Water Iru t ullau i n' t u + aur a uuuundati p&tla em eitt Iii ' ' *Demolition Trucking&H au in Site Utilities Backhoe&Bulldozer ires Grading Trenching Site Clearing STATE SAVINGS BANK ON 1 � c / y--� lhchirflik VIII 111111 I r hciy- --* Sunday, October 7, 2412 marks the 22" annual " ` "PR ''. J"FOR Y '"Race Against ainst Breast Cancer, an event inspired by Sandy Knight, who lost her own fight against breast cancer in July of 1991.. Sandy is the daughter of Bill and Ellie Beaty and grewup in Fairfax. ` his year's race includes a 51 .Run, a 5I .Walkand a 1-Mile Family Walk. All Attention : proceeds are used to provide breast care services for individuals who lack health insurance or financial resources. All boys and girls that will be in In 2111, there were 388 teams that contributed to the 15,792 people that registered to participate 3rd _ 8t" grade this fall in this event. It raised more than 312,000.00. and interested in baseball and softball . Fairfax State Savings Bank invites you to participate as a member of our team. Here is your chance to plan ahead! Ask a friend, a relative or a co-worker to be a part of our "FAI " team. FAIRFAX STATE SAVINGS BANK FILL PAY ONE-HALF OF THE $25 FYSA is offering fall instructional sessions beginning soon. These ses- GIST TION FEE X20 FORYOUTH). Cour team goal for 2011 is 1,125 members. sions are open to everyone, whether you plan to play Fairfax ball next Registrations must be turned in to Fairfax State Savings Bank by August 31, 2012. summer or not. We are in the planning stages of this opportunity and would like to have an idea of how many players would be interested. Our registration sign-up program begins Wednesday, July 18' through Friday, August 31s'. All Once we know the level of interest we will finalize the dates/ times for participants will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt, breast cancer awareness information and each team. Participation in the fall session is not a requirement to play General Mills products. Fairfax ball next summer. Special EFY pride merchandise is available Samples are available for viewing at Please respond to fysa __south slope.net with players' name, grade www.especiallyfoaorace.or or stop by the bank to see them in person! this fall and contact number. Look for more information at ww,t b khere.co , stop in or call Fairfax State Savings Bank at 846-2300. Be a part of our team, think pink and let's beat breast cancer! FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE PROUDLY . . , AND SURROUNDINGBefore/After School baycare Openings Openings for Fall of 2412 My name is Julia Rabe and I have provided in-home Hot and dry pretty much sums up our weather we've had! With all of the dryness, there has _ childcare for over 4 years. My house is conveniently been a burn ban placed in Linn County, Johnson County, Benton County, and numerous other MI[ w foo located on the Prairie bus route in Fairfax and I am counties in Iowa. A complete list of burn bans can be found on: currently seeking new students for before/after http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/main/burnbans/index.shtml iii school care starting this fall. If you are interested, According to the Air Quality Division on the Linn County Public Health website, even if please call to schedule a time to meet my family and I, you have a permit to burn, you are not allowed at this time. You can continue to apply for a per- ' / � and to take a tour of our home. I have references mit, but the status will be "pending" and will not be approved till the burn ban is lifted. Gas and , available upon request and can be reached at 319- charcoal grills are the only types of burning that are allowed right now. � 210-6314. I look forward to hearing from you! To read more about burn bans and what is safe/not safe and what is restricted/not restricted, please contact Linn County, or you can get some information on the following website: http://www.pscleanair.or,,/airg/burnban/fags.aspx Until this heat wears off, please make sure you are staying hydrated! If you are working ex- tended periods of time in the sun and heat by yourself, please be sure to communicate to a friend or family member where you will be. Also, because of the heat during the day, we are seeing a lot more runners, bikers, and walkers out during the night time hours. Please be aware of them when CITY NEWS QUICKIES you are driving your vehicles! . Please do what you can to conserve our natural resource of water. This will help keep your water bill lower! If you will be moving, contact the city clerk's office. We need to know your forwarding address and when you will be moving. H111' • Auto debit for your utility bill is free and easy. Sign up today! . - . Remember to call Iowa One Call at least 48 hours before digging. Their number is 1-800-292-8989 � p Pr scription Dies gam pias or you can dial 811. • If you are planning a building project, be sure to contact the city clerk's office to see if a building permit is required. • Golf carts are not allowed on the street unless they are registered with the City. Give us a call at PrairPrairie Creek Veterinary Clinic 846-2204 to find out about the regulations and how to register your cart. Gator-type carts, dune ie 1 buggies, and ATVs are not allowed to be registered through this ordinance. These types of vehicles are not allowed on the city streets unless they are able to be licensed for street use through the 135 80th St IDOT. Fairfax, 1A 52228 0 Do not blow grass into the street. It clogs our storm sewer system. Please be sure to follow the parking restrictions near the City parks. These are for the safety of 319-846-2330 park users. • Stay out of any constriction site, this includes the city's park project. These areas are dangerous. We have, hat you need for ffie best in pet caret • Help keep an eye on your neighborhood. Report any suspicious activity, damage, or thefts to the Linn County Sheriff s Department. • Garbage fee is now $11.25 per month. Garbage tags are now $1.50 each. )05 . The next movie in the park is August 10. The movie is Toy Story 3. The site is Hawks Ridge Park. ion XkMT.pcvcfalrfa .com