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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember Newsletter 2012 2012 Welcome PacketCity of Fairfax— November 2012 ��� � Partner Highlight P "Home Sweet Home FAIRFAX FACTS Professional Plumbing Service, Inc. Craig Bean, General Manager 4880 80th Street PO Box 248 Fairfax IA 52228 � ' Annual Phone: (319) 846-8185 Fax: (319) 846-2838 oy '�� � ��"1'1� : , `Oproumcom Email: Crair,�L fplbin� ,. . r, ;`� Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday Emergencies Only a�ldYDec;'o"/ rating ContO Get out all those boxes marked Christmas decorations! The City of Fairfax is Professional Plumbing has been in business since 1994. We are a commercial, • sponsoring the 9th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest. This is the time to make residential, and service plumbing shop to fill all your needs. your decorating plans. Here are some of the contest riles: We are "The plumber you Would recommend to a friend". . Homes within the City of Fairfax are eligible, excluding city employees and officials and the 2011 1 st place winner ' . Displays need to be lighted from December 3 -December 25, from 6-9 PM 0 Entries will be nominated by residents of Fairfax Prizes: Ist Place - $100, 2nd Place - $50, 3rd Place - $25 City of Fairfax Look for the Nomination Form and More � PO sox 337 PxsxT STD Information in the Next FACTS! Fairfax, IA 52228 US POSTAGE PAID FAIRFAX, IA " ' HELP NAME THE NEW PARK Phone: 319-846-2204 PERMIT NO.6 fairfal a:southslope.net www.fa rfaxia.com ' The City of Fairfax needs to name the new community park and ath- letic complex located off of Linn Street. We will be accepting sugges- tions from residents until December 31, 2012. The suggestions received will be forwarded to the Parks and Beautification Committee to review ECRWSS during their January meeting. They will narrow the list to about five Postal Customer suggestions. These final possible names will be presented to the City Fairfax, IA 52228 Council during their February meeting. The City Council will make the final selection of the park's official name. If you wish to submit a suggestion, please call the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204, email it to: fairfax i southslope.net , or write it down and place it in a drop box at city hall. FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS Library Contact Information: 313 Vanderbilt Street, PO Box 187, Fairfax IA 52228 RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST Phone: ('119) 846-2994 Fax: ('119) 846-2889 E-mail: fairfax2 �,southslope.net Library Hours: Mon., Tues., & Thurs.: Noon- 7:00 PM Wed.: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM .0 Saturday: .00 AM Noon - 9 - Friday: Noon 6' 0 PM r a Story Time: Wednesday: 10:30 AM lxk' tRM November Calendar N a 6 General Elect*on 10a'Adult Craft Night 6PM- Midnight, RSVP rvli 13a'Librar` Board Meeting 7 PM 15t"Parks and Beautification Meeting 7:00 PM 19t1'Thanksgiving Party 6PM-RSVP 22"a Thanksgiving Holiday-Library CLOSED x R ' µ 23'a Thanksgiving Holiday-Library CLOSED AQ` , December Calendar Blanche Beaty, �m a AnaeTle� 4t''Librar`*Board Meeting 7 PM November 6th is the General Election and there —— � Manche Gibson, Grace Buresh th J�niois o�X916 17 Christmas Pamr 6PM-RSVP will be voting j at the Fairfax Public Library Grace Suresh m 19177W 1 -- y Grace Buresh by the old house 1917 20'Christmas Eve- Library CLOSED from lam to 9pm. We invite all to stop in the 25t1i Christmas Day-Librar<r CLOSED 31st New Year's Eve- Librar`*Closes at 4 PM Library between Sam and 7pm to see what we have to offer. We shall have refreshments for Grace Alexandria Buresh was born February 26, 1901, the daughter of NEW MOVIES you to enjoy, the opportunity to get a library John Jerome and Anna Barbara (Swenka) Buresh. card, (if you need one), the chance to see our Her siblings were Arvada, Ruth, Ernest, and Robert. Grace married Marvel - The Avengers,New DVDs and Blu-Rays:LL collection, and share with us what we can do to Adolph Selzer and they had three children - shadows, Prometheus, Big better serve your needs. Glenn, Lorrine, and David. Grace died in 1993. Top Scooby-Doo!, Rock of Ages, The Raven, Moonrise Kingdom, Chernobyl Dairies, O. The photographs are from the Georgina Vorel Havelina collection Madagascar 3 - Europe's Most wanted and the biographical data is taken from Bluxav: "'The 12 Rounds, Cinderella, The Box The Autobiography of Glenn Selzer. DVD: -V F.C. Lost St'' and 6t'' Season Gossip Girls Season 3 We have had a couple of requests for evening story Scooby-Doo and the Sea Monsters, That's My times. In recent years these have not been very well attended. We have an evening Thanksgiving and Boy, Cinema Verite, Sponge Bob Square Pants Ghouls Fools, Tom and Jerry Tricks & Treats, Christmas Party scheduled for November and Decem- ber. If you are interested in attending, please call and The Rookie, Monster High - Ghouls Rule, Ju- let the library know so that we have enough supplies rassic Park, Dora's Rescue in Mermaid King- dom Alvin & the Chipmunks Scare-riffic for crafts and treats available for all. If there is an SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK Double Feature interest to resume an evening story time the library DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS - NOVEMBER 4, 2012 t would love to add it but we need participants to make } A STORY TIME SCHEDULE AND THEMES it worthwhile. At 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November we set our clocks November 7 - Veterans Day back one hour to return to Standard Time. Daylight Savings Time is four November 14 - Thanksgiving Month November „ • •• � y weeks longer since 2007 due to the passage of the Energy Policy Act in November 28 - Mars - Red Planet Da 2005. Arizona, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands do not observe Daylight Savings Time. Check out the Fairfax Public Library website and online catalog! http://www.fairfax.lib.ia.us/ Fairfax Library Board of Trustees MinutesMAYOR'S MINUTE October 2, 2012 Board Members present: Dot Pospischil, Mary Rita Meyers, Linda Pribyl, Ber- By Jason Rabe nie Kleppe, Kelly Giese and Brenda Haendler. Theresa Whittlesey arrived at 7:04. Staff Present: Cathy Bayne and Beth Wilz. Absent, excused: Jim Stallman and Da- vid Lees ,f Pospischil called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm and asked for additions or cor- Rain! What a welcome change for the last month. Hopefully this will be the start of in- rections to the agenda. Bayne added discussion of a budget item. creased moisture and pull us out of the drought we have been experiencing. The city operates September minutes were reviewed as received, and Kleppe made a motion to three wells from which we pump water. Our standard practice is use two wells and have a third approve them. The motion was seconded by Pribyl. Motion carried 7-0. well on standby in the event a pump goes bad we have a backup. This practice was stressed Financial Reports were reviewed. The budget and bills were discussed. Con- this summer, but thanks to proactive measures taken on by our citizens and city we were able to cerns were expressed over the lack of a building maintenance budget. Bayne will maintain this backup and limit the stress on our system. discuss these concerns with the mayor. She will also request his assistance with ac- I wanted to extend a big thank you to all the volunteers who showed up to assemble the quiring the financial support from Linn County Supervisors. Giese made a motion la round equipment at the new recreation complex. It was great to see so man people give to approve payment of the bills; Haendler seconded. Motion carried 7-0. p ygp g y p p g Circulation reports were reviewed. Wireless use is up due to new patrons. up a day for a good cause. A special thanks to Dave Schmidt Construction and Hall & Hall En- Senior Day was then discussed. Bayne will determine interest in such an event gmeers for sending employees and equipment to help with the installation. It was great that through discussions with local senior citizens. with all the help we installed the playground in one day instead of the estimated two! Bayne will continue meeting with Vernon Cerveny regarding the Maxine Cer- Enjoy the remainder of your fall and have a great Thanksgiving. We have so much to be veny Memorial. thankful for! The Annual Report was not ready so approval was tabled at this time. Second Reading for the Volunteer Policy was discussed. Meyers made a mo- tion to accept the Volunteer Policy as changed; Kleppe seconded. Motion carried 7- 0. The Interlibrary Loan Policy discussion was tabled. yAR�WASTE Bayne will seek input from Walford residents regarding their appreciation of the Fairfax Library. Red Cedar will be performing at the library Friday night; Kleppe, Pospischil, The final yard waste pickup for the season will be Monday, Novem- Meyers, Geise and Bayne will be bringing card tables, silver trays and cookies for ber 26th. Leaves and yard waste should be placed in containers or paper the evening. Kleppe made a motion to adjourn meeting at 8:05; Haendler seconded. Motion yard waste bags and set out at the curb by 7:00 a.m. While the number carried 7-0. of containers residents may set out is unlimited, please remember the 34 Next Board Meeting was scheduled for the November 6, but since that is elec- gallon size limit and 40 lb. weight limit. Occasionally the hauler misses tion day, the meeting was moved to November 13. yard waste set out for pickup; if that should happen, contact the city Respectfully Submitted, clerk's office at (319) 846-2204. Plastic bags are not approved contain- Beth Wilz ers for yard waste and will not be picked up. Dot Pospischil Mary Rita Meyers Fif th Annual Fairfax Youth Sports Association 5 P ahetti9 Dinner � f ' '1 Saturday, Nov. 3 , 2012 @ the American Legion **$5 per ticket" "All You Care To Eat** n 5-bpm **Spaghetti , salad, garlic toast & a drink** Fundraiser to support the Fairfax � P Baseball, Softball, T Ball and Soccer leagues ;N 50-50 Drawing. M FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE PROUDLY SERVING FAIRFAX-WALFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS FAIRFAX AMERICAN LEGION MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT The colors on the trees have changed and the leaves are falling! Just a reminder that you have ' 8:00 PM - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012 two options to get rid of your leaves - you can put them in approved containers on Mondays (Doors Open at 7 PM) through November so they will be picked up at your curb or you can also burn your leaves in a burn barrel. You should not burn any household items in your burn barrels. If you have any SKEETER LOUIS AND THE C.R. ALL STARS questions on what you can or cannot burn, please call the city clerk's office or a member of the Fairfax Fire and Rescue Department. Featuring JASON LEROY & T-BONE GIBLIN At the end of October, our firefighters visited the Prairie Elementary schools and reviewed fire safety with the 3d graders. Make sure you visit with your student and see what they learned! This is a good time of year to review your fire escape plan and make sure all members of your $13.00 in Advance $15.00 at the Door family are aware of what to do in the event of a fire. There should be exit routes laid out on a Tickets: Fairfax State Savings Bank and James Neuhaus at 319-846-2765 map of your house, if possible, and a meeting point that is easy to remember outside of your home that will be away from the danger. For those of us with children, it is also a great idea to FAIRFAX AMERICAN LEGION POST 572 do a few test runs and make sure they know the routes without panic. 216 Main Street, Fairfax Also, to test your fire detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, take them off the wall and there should be a "test' button on most of them. It is always wise to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors once a year, to ensure they are at full functioning power and also to prevent any Sound provided by 16th Avenue Productions battery corrosion. As the weather changes, please be safe when operating space heaters and if you are using a burn barrel to burn your leaves, please use safety precautions as well. As you pull out your holi- day decorations, discard any with worn or frayed wiring. Use caution with candles during the holidays. ANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN Thanks and have a great November! Jamie Meyers ...... ...................................................000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000.........................000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000........................................................................................0000000000000 ...... OYSTER & HAM DINNER � 7he City of Fairfaxo Offices wiffbe closed-on FAIRFAX AMERICAN LEGION POST 572 7WUR,SD.�I �O�VB�VLBBR 22 2012 Y> Saturda November 17> 2012 �' and- $12.00 Doors Open at 5:30 PM FR IDAy, JV0TEMBER 23, 2012 Serving Begins at 7:00 PM for the 7hanFs iv in Ho Lida 'We wish ou a 'o ous holiday season. Planning & Zoning Meeting You Are Invited! Tuesday October 16, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Kell. Members present - Kell, The Women's Catholic Order Of For- Sobaski, Nurre, Boxa, Meyers, and Soukup. Members absent - Kunze. f First item was to review the minutes from the September 18th, 2012 meeting. Sobaski esters Court #769 cordially invite you t0 motionedto approve andthe secondcame from Boxa. All ayes. Motion carried., minutes r The Forester Thanksgiving Dinner on approved. Thursday, November 8 2012 at noon at We reviewed another portion of our comprehensive plan and completed all of Chapter y> > > p p p p p 5. Joe is meeting with Cynthia and will send out the changes we have this far for our re- st. Patrick's Auditorium, 111 Fairfax. view. We hope to be completed with everything by January and get it over to City Council � Please bring your own table service for review. and a Salad or dessert Side dish (if you A motion to end the meeting was given by Nurre and seconded by Boxa. All ayes. can, but not necessary). The meat, potatoes, dressing, and Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 beverage will be provided. Jamie Meyers Everyone is welcome! Join us for good food and fel- Secretary lowship. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! What Are You Thankful for') Local Bank = Local Service Big Bank Options without the )hassle 6 Full Service Locations WANT A GREEN LAWN? « 24 hour access to accounts via a Stop into K & B Ag Supply at Fairfax. We internet or mobile banking offer many types es of fertilizer, lawn chemicals and garden fertilizer. We also offer a selection % �' � of birdseed and water softener salt. If interest- ed call, ed call, 319-846-2490 or stop in. 19 „► Guaranty S Bank , �� � For your kind of B1Rf o 701 Williams Blvd., PO Box 189, Fairfax, IA 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2490 " Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm Fairfax Office 300 80th St Ct 319-896-6190 www.Guaranty-Bank.com Saturday 7:30 am-Noon CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2012 TURKEY BASH immnmimmo�mmmuioiwuuoamuwiuuim iremwuuuu�rrwm w Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012-67,A RESOLUTION �n Wednesday Nov. 21St TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 FROM SEYDEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FAIRFAX G7 pp PARK BUILDING PROJECT, subject to the City receiving a credit for the previously specified locks BAR&GREL t $2USCH LIGHT TALLBOYS or receiving the unused hardware. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Wainwright declared RESOLUTION 2012-67 duly adopt- 000000. �, .y75.00 WING BASKETS ed. v Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012-68,A RESOLUTION FAIRFAX,IOWA * TURKEY TROT CARD DRAWING AT 7PM TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 10 FROM SEYDEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FAIR- .1■ TURKEYS, HAMS, CASH and PRIZES FAX PARK BUILDING PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. LN M Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Wainwright declared RESOLUTION 2012-68 duly adopt- ed. .�.�� ERAN DAY 2012 Brad DeSerano, an electrical engineer from Design Engineers, discussed the needed change in the elec- SUNDAY NOV 1111 trical design to power the field lights in the proper manner. VETERANS STOP IN FOR A FREE DOMESTIC DRAFT MUG Motioned by Otto, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012-69,A RESOLUTION "WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY" TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 11 FROM SEYDEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FAIRFAX p PARK BUILDING PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. WEEK NIGHT S P E C I A LS Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Wainwright declared RESOLUTION 2012-69 duly adopt- ulu Ilul uui ul ul Ila lullululul Ilululll lull lululul uu lul ulululul alai lull Mull lul ululullulull lul lu II ed. Motioned. by Magers, seconded. by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012-70,A RESOLUTION �� PRICE PIZZA 2 BREADED $5 WING $1.50 BEEF $4 BOMBS TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 5 FROM SEYDEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, $4.00 LOIN SAND. BASKETS TACOS Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Wainwright declared RESO- DOMESTIC $10 $2.00 $3 JUMBO 4PC CHICKEN $8.99 LUTION 2012-70 duly adopted. MINIS $2.75 Domestic BUSCH LT. T-BOY MAGARITAS Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the claims dated October 9, 2012. Ayes: Beer Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Bottles The new park project was discussed. Cathy Krouse will follow-up about the Solid Waste Agency's grant process, a flag pole will be installed, and Johnson County Refuse should be contacted about possible Farmers services. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers__.-.Na�lOrlal and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. SNOWBIRDS mCOmpany Mayor Pro Tem Wainwright adjourned the meeting at 8:26 PM. Good quality land values remain strong! Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Wainwright Fairfax city water, sewer, and gar- Over the last five years Farmers National Company has: City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson bage customers who will be away • Sold over$1.7 billion of farmland Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. from home for an extended period of - Sold 3,000 farms (850 at auction) time may want to fill out a City of • $120 million in current listings If you are considering buying or selling land, call your Fairfax Temporary Service Change eastern Iowa real estate sales specialist today to AUTOMATIC (ACH) PAYMENT OPTION Request form to take advantage of discuss all of your real estate needs! Did you know you can sign a to have our Fairfax utility payment deducted from our alternative service and billing op- y y � p y y p y y Dennis Rahe, Agent tions. For more information checking or savings account automatically each month? It is a great way to simplify your ' please '%'� Fairfax,Iowa contact the city clerk' office at 319- �� office/Fax.(319)845-5096 "' life and avoid ate payments and late charges. You still receive a monthly bill so you know cell:(319)270-1010 the dollar amount to deduct from your bank account. On the bill, the words "Auto pay- 846-2204 or send an email to: nRahe@Farmerswationai;eom �� fairfaxdepclerkAsouthslope.net ment — do not pay" will be printed above your name and address. This lets you know your " payment will be deducted on the 10th of the month (or the next business day if the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday). Best of all, there is no charge for this service! CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2012 Discussion was held concerning the options for security coverage. The neighborhood watch areas are to be organizedThe playground equipment installation was completed in one day. The ground cover should � �� ��� � �� �� come this week. The belt bridge is to be shiped on Friday. Officially, this area is a Dave Schmitt Constnic- tion, Inc. constriction site. The City will ask if we may officially accept the playground area once it is We are Fa 1 rfa x 5ta to 5a i n1 s Darik complete so that it may be used. The Parks and Beautification Committee is working on a grant from MidAmerican Energy. The Greater We've been here gi tice 1 ,924 tui . . . Cedar Rapids Foundation's application will not be submitted this year and another grant application they are working on completing has a November deadline. Discussion was held about the placement of the bas- we T 1 f11, fw1U I" ' f 1 C, ketball court at Hawks Ridge Park.have terrific customers A review of the NSF payment procedure was discussed. The wording of the original resolution is to be � checked and updated, if needed. IM ke, you every year sl`f'" cel Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve the financial reports as submitted. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Bernie Frieden asked about an engineering invoice for the cold storage building. The expenses were 'Grab -the, younc3 a nci ,youtio at, hea r-t* due to the quote process. 10 fan„ a'e, wonderful reindeer, "'Prancer"'er"' will Gerald Inman and Kathy Rhinehart, from the Lions Club of Iowa, gave a presentation about their desire be. here at the Wank with 5tita 1av:,eon to establish a Lions Club in Fairfax. They gave an overview of the purpose of the Lions Club and examples of their worldwide activities. They plan to contact residents about forming a new club at the end of Octo- Pe cem b er 7th, 2012 from 3pm-6p m. ber. It takes 20 charter members to start a local club. L_ookc,, to be a very eiecial open h, uoe thk5yea r Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to endorse forming a local Lions Club in Fairfax. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Linn County Deputy Sheriff Egli presented the list of calls. He was informed to advise the deputies to T " a n k5 Rick Ro 5 en ci a h l look for a youth riding a dirt bike on the streets near Sunflower and Goldenrod. Q) for your 30+ yea r+5 of Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012-63, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FROM DAVE SCHMITT CONSTRUC- ex ,.P ?'� k ,= � ,1 r"1 � ��r 7► 11" TION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS COMPLEX. "N' Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer Frieder Otto Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor oetMa #. r - the Pro Tem Wainwright declared RESOLUTION 2012-63 duly adopted. Office!F -fax Post ait Motioned b Magers, seconded b Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012-64 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 6 FROM DAVE SCHMITT CON- P '� Enjoy your C e-Uliremient. •' STRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS i� hLlt'i'GC1"] '�"1!. "11F , �M" rMt [ . «C . COMPLEX. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Mo- , tion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Wainwright declared RESOLUTION 2012-64 duly adopted. We, will riligs ou: �i Shane Wicks showed pictures of marks in some of the poured concrete at the park project. The general consensus was that some of it will wear off and the other areas should not be torn out until it fails, which may be several years. FAIRFAX Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012-65, A RESOLUTION TO NOT APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 FROM SEYDEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE STATE SAVINGS BANK FAIRFAX PARK BUILDING PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Wainwright declared RESOLUTION 2012-65 eBank "" ' e" % = C � duly adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012-66, A RESOLUTION ,0m LMDE1 - TO NOT APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 FROM SEYDEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FAIRFAX PARK BUILDING PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Wainwright declared RESOLUTION 2012-66 duly adopted. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 t� � �i � The special meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at Fair- fax City Hall. Mayor Pro Tempore Marianne Wainwright called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present: Bernie Frieden, Travis Otto, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. JoAnn Beer was absent. Mayor Rabe entered at 6:03 PM. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson. The Fairfax State Savings Bally staff Would like to thank everyone Who Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the agenda. Ayes: Frieden, Otto, Magersnd participated in the 22 annual Especially for You" Race Against Breast and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Beer. Motion carried. Discussion was held concerning the two quotes received for a new cold storage maintenance build- Cancer event held on October 7, 2012. The enthusiasm and support ing. Eastern Iowa Building, Inc. submitted the lowest quote. from the citizens of Fairfax and the surrounding communities is truly Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to accept the quote from Eastern Iowa Building, Inc. of appreciated. $63,833.00 for the new cold storage building and concrete. Ayes: Frieden, Otto, and Magers. Nays: none. Abstain: Wainwright. Wainwright abstained because of a conflict of interest. Absent: Beer. Motion car- Because of your support, the Fairfax State Savings Bank team placed 2nd ried. Discussion was held concerning the grant application process for money to be used to install a bas- in team size With 1,118 members strong! The entire amount of ketball court at Hawks Ridge Park. Cost estimate and placement were discussed. The Council feels this is 30,040.50 contributed by you and Fairfax State Savings Bank Will be a great project and that the Parks and Beautification Committee should continue the application process. used to provide breast cancer education and screening services for Wom- Marianne Wainwright discussed the condition of some commercial properties in Fairfax. Junk, ve- hicles, and weeds were discussed. en in need. Over 15,250 participants registered this year, making it one Marc Magers asked what will be done for a gap at the concession stand window. This is on the of the largest race events in the 22 year history punch list and will be reviewed. The new sod at the park project is brown. The contractor is responsible for the watering and the Marr your calendars for next October and plan to loin us by running, City will not accept it next spring if it is not healthy, growing grass. Walking, volunteering or supporting this great cause. We'll see you next Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Beer. Motion carried. yearl Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 6:44 PM. Mayor Jason Rabe City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. Proudly S e rV I n g Fairfax CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2012 & the Surrounding CommunitiesSince 1998! REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2012 *Complete Auto Body Repair & Refinish The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday October 9 2012 at Fairfax City Fla E PA I wrowl *I-CAR Gold Class CertifiedFacility & Technicians Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Wainwright called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members pre- *Free Estimates — Stop in Any Time sent: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Frieden, Travis Otto, Marc Magers and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff *Paintless Dent Repair Available by Appointment present: Cynthia Stimson and Ron Dusil. Mayor Rabe was absent. /� , 10 N Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Mag- C E N T NE 1 ers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. U.S. H I G H WA'Y 151 Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve the city council minutes from September 11FAIRFAX, IA 21 Williams Boulevard — Fairfax and 26, 2012. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. www.wainrepair.com (ursd y 7.00 34 Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to place on file the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday-Thursday 7:OOam to 5:30pm Opm minutes dated September 18, 2012. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Friday 7:00am to 5 2-OO Saturday 8:OOam to 12:OOpm Motion carried. Marc Magers informed the council that the fire department has been busy and that it is still dry. Ron Dusil stated the pad is ready for the new cold storage building, that they have some extra dirt, Professional Plumbing will be winterizing the park buildings, and the hydrants have not been flushed yet, due to watering at the new park. 319-366-,3667 Septic System,hi tallationSeptic Site Analysis&percolation Testing Sewer&Drain Installation 'Fater In tallati un R l cew6it*Foundation'&Basement Digging Demolition Trucking&Hauling Site Utilities Backhoe&Bulldozer r ServicesGrading Tarenc ing Site Clearing > „ ;; , �, „ / - t , , ` „„, �� prll//%il/JrN➢HJYro ������1Crwri�r l✓i ����>' lli u V i� t I i p core ar . , / r � 3aint Clair Lodge No 164 32.3 Vandebilt Street Fairfax CITY NEWS QUICKIES PANCAKEBREAKFAST • If you notice a street light not working properly, let the City or the utility company know. You may call the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. • If you will be moving, contact the city clerk's office. We need to know your forwarding address and NOVEMBER 2 12 when you will be moving. • Remember to call Iowa One Call at least 48 hours before digging. Their number is 1-800-292-8989 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. JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, BRUNCH OR L UNCH AND ENJO Y SOME • Do not blow grass or place leaves onto the street. They clog our storm sewer system. GREATFOOD • Help keep an eye on your neighborhood. Report any suspicious activity, damage, or thefts to the Linn County Sheriff s Department. SERVING PANCAKES, EGGS TO ORDER HASH BROWNS, SAUSAGE, HA I STEAK • If you change your home phone, cell phone, or email - please contact the city clerk's office. We need to JUICE AND COFFEE have current contact information on file for each utility account. • Exercise your citizen rights and vote on November 6th. City of Fairfax citizens vote at the Fairfax Public �, � Library. County residents do not. You can find your polling place by calling the Linn County Auditor's Adults 50 office at 319-892-5300 or look on their website at: 10 and under $4.00 www.linncountyelections.org/lool<,tip/ • You can make an online payment of your City of Fairfax utility bill at www.fairfaxia.com This is a one-time payment and a $3.95 convenience charge applies. You will need to know your account number and the amount due. This VOTE information can be found on your bill. If you don't have your bill, give us a call at 319-846-2204 during regular office hours and we will provide the information you need.