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City of Fairfax— December 2013 lfl.: We encourage you to check out Fairfax area businesses FAIRFAX F Home Sweet Home for your holiday shopping! REPAIR LOUTH ' h Ann pt uj,* GARAGE COLLISION LOPE rr enmpiere nwaomm Ws ca«a cent¢« CENTER S 1� Thank You, 2013 Welcome Packet Partners! Guaranty 0 Wil �, , , � , , ..Bank 1 aDecorating STATE SAVINGS BANK � �,, LVr'rr the bank here. // For your kind of life. Here are some of the contest rules: • Homes within the City of Fairfax are eligible, excluding city employees and officials and the 2012 1 st place winner CITY HALL HOURS • New to this year - Steve and Sandy Tomash at 600 Hillview Drive and John Monday—Friday and Karen Wagner at 610 Hillview Drive have asked to be removed from con- sideration for this year's contest. These residents (and their neighbors) put on City Hall Phone: 846-2204 a wonderful display and will continue to do so. They have won in the past and desire to provide their great display without contest consideration. Their dis- play hours, beginning Thanksgiving Eve, will be Sunday through Thursday Website: fairfaxia.com 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Friday and Saturday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Inclem- City of Fairfax ent weather issues may affect the display times. Weather permitting, there will PO Box 337 PRSRT STD be a choir singing Christmas carols near the life sized Nativity scene during the Fairfax IA 52228 US POSTAGE evenings of Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21. The choir will PAID Library Board sing for approximately 10 minutes at 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00. FAIRFAX, IA December . Displays need to be lighted from December 2 -December 25, from 6-9 PM Phone 319-846-2204 PERMIT NO.6 Fairfax Library . Entries will be nominated by residents of Fairfax fairfll'a'southslope.net ,� NN-\N-\N.tairfaxia.com _, • Prizes: 1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $50 Mrd Place - $25 December 10 11 PM Fairfax City Hall r---------------------------------------, HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST NOMINATION FORM Planning&Zoning D- 00 PMI I ECRWSS Fairfax City Hall I NOMINEE'S ADDRESS Deadline for submission of your nomination is Monday,December 16,2013 Postal Customer Fire Department e� The address of the home is required. It is not necessan-to include the homeo��ner's name. Fairfax, IA 52228 December 30- PM Firemen's Hall You can mail the nomination form to: City of Fairfax,PO Box 337,Fairfax,IA 52228 or put I it in the drop box at city hall on or before the deadline. You can also email your nomination to: fairfax(a,southslope.net I I I I I I Fairfax Public Library News —December 2013 313 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa 52228 RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST Phone: (319) 846-2994 www.fairfax.lib.ia.us Email: Fairfax2@southslope.net Follow us on Faceboolc r00Ac o—w 3 a' Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, 8z Thursday: Noon - 7:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm g Friday: Noon - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am — Noon r _ r w l° November 23 - December 12 - Library Book Sale Santa Claus 1S COri11rig � ° ` ar December Calendar yA � st_emther ento the Library! 1 12 Library Book Sale - 3�d Library Board Meeting 7 pm 16th Mark your calendar for the annual Fairfax 16Fairfax Genealogy Meeting 7 pm Public Library Christmas Party on December � w 19th Library Christmas Party 6 pm 24th and 25th Library Closed for Christmas 19th at 6 pm.. We will have Santa in the library St y and craft stations set up in the community room. 31' Library Closing early at 4 pm ' A; ,: . �, Visit with Santa, make a few Christmas orna- -� � January Calendar ments and decorate a cookie or two. 1St Library Closed for New Years 7th Library Board Meeting 7 pm r , k - , 16'h Parks & Beautification Meeting 7 pm � ➢Wer DVD and Blu-Ray Barbie & her sisters in a Pony Tale, RLP.D., Turbo, Monsters University, Curse of Chucky, Parkland, Adven- tures in Zambezia, Man of Steel, Grown Ups 2, 2 Guns, Planes, The World's End, We're the Millers, Jobs, Red 2 St. Patrick's High School - October 1935 Thank you for everyone's patience as we have g Btu-Ray been reorganizing the library. Thanks to the 4 Dracula movies on 1 disc (Dracula 2000, Dracula II, help of the Prairie High School Key Club we First Row: Mary O'Connell, Margaret Penrod, Agnes Marie Hickey, Dracula III and They), Man on a Ledge have switched the DVD and Non-Fiction Book Geraldine Lefebure, and Lucille Barta DVD Shelves. Our DVD collection had out grown Middle Row: Mary Louise Storey, Teresa Dloughy, Patricia Neuhaus, The way way sack, Girl Most Likely, Lovelace, Still their present home and since we have a new Emily Yanecek, Elaine Weland, and Sister St. Elise, the teacher the Drums, Freddy vs. Jason, The Assassins, Follow the way to display our magazines, the non-fiction Back Row: Joe Dlou h , Frankie Karal, Bill Selzer, Raphael Martin, River, Scooby-Doo! winter Wonderpog, Running Man, shelving section has an extra shelving unit. g y p Phenomenon, Beethoven's 41h Curtis Selzer, John Martin, George O'Connell, Claire Stallman, and Jack Neuhaus TV series Blue Bloods Third Season, Dexter the Final Season, Breaking Bad The Final Season, Castle Season One, Two „ I want to thank Cindy (Larkin) McElliott for sharing this photo. and Three V.F.C. t1re t1re t1re t1re t1re t1, The book sale has also been set up thanks to the Key Club. We have had many donations as of late and we have been working to get our weed- ing done so that we will be ready to do invento- ry early next year. Since we have all these Stop In and Check Us Out! books around here we decided to set the book sale up and clear things out of here. Library Board Minutes November 5, 2013 MAYOR'SMINUTE Board Members present: Jim Stallman, Kelly Giese, David Lees, Dot Pospischil, Bernie Kleppe, Theresa Whittlesey and Linda Pribyl. Absent, Excused: Mary Rita Meyers , Billy Toner. By Jason Rabe Staff Present: Cathy Bayne and Beth Wilz Pospischil called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Lees made a motion to approve the meet- ing's agenda. Seconded by Kleppe, motion carried 7-0 October minutes were reviewed as received. Pribyl made a motion to approve the agenda with �t the correction of getting instead of get, seconded by Whittlesey, and motion carried 7-0 How does another year come to close so quickly? Hopefully you have a safe holiday season Fiscal Report was reviewed and discussed, and we are below budget at the moment. with friends and family as you reflect on your past successes and contemplate your future. Circulation reports were reviewed. Numbers are up and 35 children attended the Halloween We have 'ust finished going through an audit for 12-13 fiscal year and, as usual, once the Party. Books are currently being weeded and will be placed into the book sale that we plan to have in December. report is available we will have it at city hall for review. It always gives a great overview of Old Business — The Haunted Trail was a big success, Monica Patten, Kelly Giese, William the city's financial picture, highlights areas that we are doing great, and gives suggestions for Bayne and Joel Barnhart worked it, passing out bookmarks and suckers. Over 300 children attend- any possible improvements for record keeping, checks, and balances. The report also provides ed and Bayne was verbally thanked and they will have a recap meeting soon. Bayne will list the a good perspective as we dive into 14-15 fiscal year budget planning during the first part of event on next year's annual report as an activity. next year. Bergeron loves her new cleaning job here but finds it difficult to get everything done in 2 hours. Kleppe made a motion to increase the cleaning job up to 5 hours a week. Seconded by Pribyl, mo- The coming year will bring some additional exciting changes to our community as we finish tion carried 7-0. the large project currently underway, we have some additional business construction in our Walford support was then discussed. Eunice has given Bayne some numbers to help figure out community take place, and we look to other projects that are on the Capital Improvement Plan an amount. Bayne will figure out what Fairfax pays and then meet with Pospischil to make some that can be commenced in the next budget cycle. Our CIP can also be accelerated with the decisions which will be presented to Mayor Rabe. passing of the LOSST extension. New Business — County Contract is here and after being signed and submitted, the County said Again, thanks for letting me serve as your Mayor the last year and here is to a great ending they would release us a check for $25,712.31. Lees made a motion to approve the contract as writ- ten and to be signed. Kleppe seconded, motion carried 7-0. to 2013 and an exciting start to 2014! Annual Report was then presented by Bayne. Whittlesey made a motion to approve the annual report and that it be submitted to the state as written. Seconded by Pribyl, motion carried 7-0. Computers were then discussed because last year we said we would try to buy two every year to keep a rotation going. After many tours of other libraries, Bayne mentioned that many libraries are PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION having success with laptops which are used only in the library. We should discuss in the future if we want to purchase a desk top computer, a laptop or a tablet. Bayne then talked about the conference that she attended in Coralville last month. She was able The City Council 1S looking for a new member Of the Planning and Zoning Com- to tour several libraries and talk to many people. Speakers talked about use of blogging and digital mission to serve the remainder of an unexpired term, Which is until January 1, 2016. which is a huge plus for many libraries right now. The Planning and Zoning Commission is a volunteer board that meets once a month Bayne, Wilz, and Cerveny have toured many libraries and gained many ideas which Bayne hopes to implement in the fiiture. to review and make recommendations to the City Council concerning the zoning Kleppe made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:54; Giese seconded. Motion carried 7 -0. code, zoning map, future land use map, plats, and other community planning topics. Respectfully Submitted If you are interested in being considered for this position, please contact the city clerk's office at Beth Wilz 319-846-2204 or fairfax ,southslope.net Dot Pospischil Mary Rita Meyers CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 2013 CONTINUED Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2013-70, A RESOLUTION TO AP- PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 2 FROM RICKLEFS EXCAVATING, LTD FOR PHASE 1 EAST CEMETERY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, DRAINAGE, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND 7'he City Of Fairfax �`°� SANITARY SEWER PROJECT IN FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION Offices 'w l 11 6 e C lbs e d On 2013-70 duly adopted. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve Jeff Iben's commercial sign permit application. TUESDAY, ��/ Ayes: Beer, Frieder, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. The clerk is to check to D ECE•J 1'�B ER 24, 2 0 13 see if the flags are allowed and for how long. Discussion was held concerning the calculation of water and sanitary sewer connection fees for the Phase an 1 East Cemetery Road Improvement Project. A spreadsheet showing the properties was reviewed. Shane Wicks, the city engineer, was instructed to draft the resolutions and modify this spreadsheet as discussed. EDWESDA Y, E�'� B�R ��� ��� Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION 2013-71, A RESOLUTION TO AP- PROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 — BALANCING FROM DAVE SCHMITT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS COMPLEX. Roll for the call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2013-71 duly adopted. chrutmas 3�ohda Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION 2013-72, A RESOLUTION AC- CEPTING THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS COMPLEX. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared 'We wish you a joyous holiday season. RESOLUTION 2013-72 duly adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2013-73, A RESOLUTION TO AP- PROVE PARTIAL PAYMENT #10 - FINAL FROM DAVE SCHMITT CONSTRUCTION COMPA- NY, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS COMPLEX. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2013-73 duly adopted. Casey's General Stores' Plan of Improvements for their new store was reviewed. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve the Plan of Improvements submitted by Casey's Gen- eral Stores. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the IDOT Relocation Permit for Casey's General Stores. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. The City Of Fairfax Discussion was held about the process to combine lots so that the entire area may be considered as one lot .J for the zoning riles. Actual legal combining by plat of survey or final plat is required. The Council asked that the Planning and Zoning be asked to review the accessory structure regulations. offices tivill6e closedon The Planning and Zoning has recommended that the City of Fairfax meet with the City of Cedar Rapids in regards to the Highway 100 area. The election election results were reviewed. Planning for the local option sales tax money is to be started. 'W ED ESDAY, JANUARY1, 2014 Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve the Annual TIF Report. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. for t he Discussion was held concerning the TIF Certification process. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the TIF Certification forms as presented. Ayes: Jfew year J L b tlday Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Discussion was held about the Pate Asphalt amount due on the claims list. The clerk was directed to withhold 20% of the amount due until they can be contacted to review their work. The description on the 'We wish you aLL the best for the new year. Merta Concrete claim line is to be corrected. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Magers to approve the claims list as amended. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Cathy Krouse stated concerns about the length of time Per Mar is at the city parks. The city clerk discussed the progress being made on the scanning and shredding. Forty-seven boxes of old records were sent to be shredded, in addition to the boxes Joel has emptied. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 10:17 PM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 2013 CITY OF FAIRFAX it..;ompare Our CD Rates . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2013 '10 year The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, November 12 2013 at Fairfax City Apy*l 30 A70 Hall. Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Minimum deposit $5000 Frieden, Travis Otto, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff present: Lynn Miller, Cathy 5 year Bayne and Cynthia Stimson. 2 ., 05 ^70'r APY* Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Minimum deposit $5000 Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve the City Council minutes dated October 8, 2013. Ayes: 1 year Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. m40 % A Y* Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to place on file the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes dated Minimum deposit $5000 October 15, 2013; the Library Board of Trustees minutes dated October 1, 2013; and the Parks and Beautifi- r f cation Committee minutes dated September 19, 2013. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. * *Annual Percentage Yield ( effective 10uu 13. CDs offered by Edward Jones are bank-issued a and FDIC-insured red up to $250,000 Nays: None. Motion carried. (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) per depositor, per The list of calls from the Linn County Sheriffs department was reviewed. A question was asked if the insured depository institution, for each account ownership category. civil processes listed are counted against our community patrolling time. Please visit www.fdic.gov or contact your financial advisor for additional information. Subject to availability and price change. CD Cathy Bayne reported that they are waiting on the doors, Gary Pribyl will evaluate the condition of the values are subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, library building, and they want to downsize the library board. the prices of CDs can decrease. If CDs are sold prior to maturity, the Mike Sankot reported that the fire department has received the new medical truck, new gear, and asked investor can lose principal value. FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value. Early withdrawal may not be permitted. Yields quoted about using a portion of the extended local option sales tax to help pay debt for one of the new tricks. are net of all commissions. CDs require the distribution of interest and Lynn Miller reported that the flushing is complete, there are some hydrants that need repair, and they do not allow interest to compound. CDs offered through Edward Jones have the new dump trick. The work completed by Pate Asphalt was discussed. They are to be contacted to are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide. All CDs sold by Edward review the street area. Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC). JoAnn Beer reported that the haunted trail went great and volunteers cleaned-up the entryway. A quote Call or visit from Merta Concrete for a basketball court at Hawk's Ridge and sidewalk along a park area was reviewed. Placement of the court was discussed. financial r Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve the financial reports. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Mag- ers, and Wainwright. Motion carried. Shane Wicks reported that the East Cemetery Road project is moving along just fine. The completion date is mid-December. Phase II will be bid in January. Discussion was held concerning FSSB's ATM relo- cating project. The engineer's recommendation from last meeting was reviewed. Ian S Robinson Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing on the plans and specifications for the trail project at 8:03 PM. Financial Advisor No comments were made by the audience nor received at the city clerk's office. Mayor Rabe closed the pub- lic hearing at 8:04 PM. 343 Edgewood Rd NW Discussion was held concerning an amendment to the animal control chapter. Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to introduce and present the first consideration of ORDINANCE 319-390-0345 NO. 08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIR- FAX, IOWA, 2012, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ANIMAL PROTEC- TION AND CONTROL. Roll call vote: Ayes: Frieden, Otto, and Wainwright. Nays: Beer and Mag- ers. Motion carried. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2013-69, A RESOLUTION AU- THORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT INTEREST AND FEES DUE DECEMBER 1, 2013 AND OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2013-69 duly adopted. • FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE PROUDLYCity of Fairfax 2014 Welcome Packet Enrollment Form Please complete this form and return it, even if you currently participate in the program. We want to be sure to have accurate and up-to-date information for your business or organization. There are over 8,000 people that visit hospital emergency rooms each holiday season for injuries involving Please mail your completed enrollment form to: City of Fairfax, PO Box 337, Fairfax, IA, 52228, or drop it off at cuts, being shocked, or falls that are related to decorations in their homes. I hope you have some time to read over the City Clerk's office, 525 Vanderbilt Street. the tips below to be sure your family, home and anyone who visits your home has a safe holiday! If you choose to participate at a level with a fee, please enclose the fee with this form. Accepted forms of payment Tree Tips are checks (payable to City of Fairfax) or cash. When shopping for trees (artificial), be sure the label says fire resistant. If a fire would start in your home, fire Level 2-4 participants: Please drop off a supply of 50 of your literature and/or promotional items (depending on resistant trees are much more easily extinguished if caught on fire. your participation level). Live trees should be checked for freshness, so they are not dry so quickly. Fresh trees have needles not easily pulled from the branches, needles don't break, and the trunk may have a sticky feel to it. Fresh trees are **Please place a check mark next to the desired participation level** less likely to catch fire as quickly if a fire would ignite in your home. To keep your tree alive longer, cut a Level 4: Welcome Packet Partner $200 annual fee few inches off the trunk to expose the fresh wood so it can absorb water more easily. You provide Promotional Items and Literature Set up your tree away from fireplaces, space heaters, radiators, and especially candles. It is also smart to place Please email your company logo in electronic format to fairfaxdepclerk�,southslope.net as soon as your tree away from high traffic areas. possible, so that we may order the new Welcome Packet bags. Keep small/breakable ornaments away from small children or your pets. Light Tips Level 3: $100 annual fee: You provide Promotional Items and Literature Check all light strands for cracked sockets, showing wires, frayed strands- dispose of any that are not in good shape. Level 2: $50 annual fee: You provide Literature Do not overload your sockets or outlets. Use a maximum of three standard sized sets of lights for a single ex- Level 1: No Charge: Your business or organization will be included in the Fairfax Area Directory tension cord. Make sure your outside lights are certified for outdoor use. Please complete the following information. What is the best way to contact you? Use ground fault circuits interrupters (GFCI) for outdoor lights to prevent shocks. Name of Business or Organization Turn lights off when you are not home or going to bed to be sure you eliminate the risk of fire when you are sleeping or not around. Contact Person(s) Visitors/Visiting Tips Address PO Box Clean up after a party immediately if pets or children are around. This will reduce the risk of a child/pet get- City State Zip Phone ting into anything they can choke on, get injured with, or drink that is not safe. Cell Phone Fax Email Poison Hotline telephone number is 1-800-222-1222. Keep this handy if you do have little kids to be sure if Website something is ingested you can get help immediately. Another suggestion is to keep this along with the fire department, police department numbers, and 911 laminated on your refrigerator and in your wallet. Information about your business (use an additional sheet if you need more room) Keep hot foods away from edges where they could fall and injure you or a toddler nearby. Food that needs to be thawed should not be on a countertop for thawing, but rather in a refrigerator. Also, any food that needs to be refrigerated should not be left out for longer than two hours. Be sure if you are drinking, you make sure you have a designated driver. There are SO many families travel- ing around this time of year. The last thing we want to see is an accident involving your family or another What information should appear in our Fairfax Area Directory? Please check one: due to drinking. Same as above Information listed below (use an additional sheet if needed) Have a wonderful, safe holiday season! Jamie Meyers The City of Fairfax has signed an agreement to have our website redesigned. Look for a much improved website in January. Until then, visit our website to make an online City of Fairfax utility payment; look up the City of Fairfax Code of Ordinances, Zoning Code, and building permit forms; look at council packet documents; see FYSA information; and more. www.fairfaxia.com FAIRFAX 2014 WELCOME PACKET PROGRAM Thank you to the businesses and organizations that have supported the Fairfax New Resident Welcome Packet program in 2013. We are now accepting applications for the 2014 program, and would love for you to join us in welcoming new residents to our town. When a new resident comes to Fairfax City Hall to sign up for city utility service, they receive a Welcome Packet contained in an insulated bag which is handy to take to the market. The bags are imprinted with the business logos of our Partner Level participants, and are filled with promotional items provided by the area businesses and organizations that help sponsor the program. This is a great way to promote your business or �� y, organization and helps to make new residents feel welcome. 1110 ° Ifi LIN i ;l/ ill/ r Ak ! "II IIIfVf Imu Each packet contains a Fairfax Area Directory and a folder with literature, brochures, public information, and business cards provided by area businesses and organizations. All of this information can be helpful for someone new to the area. Four different levels of participation are available. Please choose the level that suits the needs of your busi- nessor organization, fill out the Enrollment Form, and return it with your payment (levels 2-4) to: City of Fairfax, PO Box 337, Fairfax, IA, 52228. Accepted forms of payment are checks (payable to City of Fairfax) �I �' /l or cash. If you have questions, please call the city clerk's office at (3 19) 846-2204 or send an email to Kathy at fairfaxdepclerk�,southslope.net . Level 4: Welcome Packet Partner $200 annual fee Your company logo printed on the Welcome Packet bags Your logo included on the Partners Logo Page in the Fairfax Area Directory • ® 1"" Half-page listing in the Partner Pages section of the Fairfax Area Directory , Promotional item you provide included in the Welcome Packet bags Literature you provide (brochure, coupon, business card, etc.)included in the Welcome Packet bags One Welcome Packet Partner will be featured each month in the Fairfax Facts Newsletter �� This Partner Feature is equal to a half-page newsletter advertisement, which is a $50 value. Your business included in the Fairfax Area Directory ; • • - , , , Level 3: $100 annual fee Promotional item you provide included in the Welcome Packet bag Literature you provide (brochure, coupon, business card, etc. included in the Welcome Packet bas Eiji, Your business included in the Fairfax Area Directory Level 2: 50 annual fee Literature you provide (brochure, coupon, business card, etc.) included in the Welcome Packet bags / Your business included in the Fairfax Area Directory Level 1• No Charge Your business included in the Fairfax Area Directory AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS To the Citizens of Fairfax: (BCH DEBIT Sign up for auto City f Fairfax Tax ID- #42-0959452 959452 debt from your What a year for youth sports in Fairfax in 20131! It started with the largest Fairfax T-ball bank account for signup ever. 140 boys and girls, ages 4 to 8 years old, participated in the spring league. Of your City of Fairfax course the girls Little League and Pony League softball teams and the boys Little League and I (we) hereby authorize the City of Fairfax, hereinafter called uility bill. It is Pony League baseball teams picked up right where they left off last summer. And this was the COMPANY, or their appointed thud party representative, to initiate free and easy! first season of the Fairfax Senior League, a baseball team made up of high school aged Fairfax debit entries to my (our) boys that competed in the Marion Boys Baseball League. To add to the excitement of a new season, we were able to christen the new Fairfax Regional Sports and Park Complex (the Com- Select ore: E Checking Account Savings . Dint plex) when the first ever baseball games were played there on May 201h The first games to be played under the lights at the Complex would take place the very next night on May 21`t. The indicated below at the depository financial institution named below, kids kept the volunteers of Fairfax Youth Sports Association busy all summer long. But it did- hereinafter called DEPOSITORY, and to debit the same to such account n't stop there. The fall youth soccer league again had a record number of players with 135 kids, ages 4 to 8 years old, signing up and using the new soccer fields at the Complex. In all, FYSA I (we) acknowledge that the origination of A H transactions to my (our) supported almost 400 kids from Fairfax and nearby communities. None of this would be possi- account must comply ply with the provisions of U.S. law. ble without the 90+ adult volunteer coaches that give their time and talent throughout the year. They are truly the backbone of the program and we can't express our gratitude enough. FYSA also sponsored a Fairfax adult co-ed softball league that had 196 players! Bank Nanic� As always, you, the citizens of Fairfax, the many, many sponsors of the FYSA and all of our great volunteers continue to show your support for the kids of Fairfax. We couldn't provide these opportunities without your commitment to them. These are the times that make memories, C"its: tat ; Zip. and all of us should feel very fortunate that we have the opportunity to affect the boys and girls of our community in such a positive way. You don't have to look very far to see some commu- Bank Routing # Account ................................................................................................................................................. nities telling their youth "no, no, no". But our community tells our youth "YES! YES! YES! Every time you join them for pancakes or spaghetti, when you attend a game or make sure your player gets to practice. When you volunteer to coach a group of 5 year olds or umpire a softball Type of Account (select one) Checking Account SavinLys Account game. Your message is clear: Our youth matters to you. And these programs matter to our youth. So Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. -1-his authorization is to remain i Ill force and effect until COMPANY T has We also would like to acknowledge the Fairfax Library, the Fairfax/Walford Fire Depart- received written notification from m (or either of f its termination in ment, the American Legion PEKOMY Post 572, the Parks and Beautification Committee and such time and in Such manner as to afford COMPANY,, r their appointed third the Fairfax Lions Club for their joint venture in presenting the Int Annual Haunted Trail. Over paid and DEPOSITORY Y a reasonable OpportrIllitv to act on it 350 kids and their parents enjoyed the talents of these civic volunteers on a chilly October night as they told a ghost story and provided treats for all. Look for other group sponsored communi- ty events such as this in 2014. Nine , Date: The equipment is put away now. The fields have been raked for the last time for the year. The concession stand is locked up and the Gator is parked for the winter. Before we start plan- Address m ning for 2014 we just wanted to say thanks for all of your continued support. We couldn't do this without YOU. Telephone Number: See you at the ballpark.... iIItur : 5 cu ;V 2� SAMa cratio�t FOR OFFICE USE Date Received Beginning Date Utility count( )- — TM Fairfax Historical and Genealogical Society- WIN $50 NNS Preserving history now for the future UGLY SWEATER NIGHT 091 The November meeting was held on the 12th at the Fairfax Public Library. An election was oN� 0d" f held for officers: Patty Soukup, President; Vern Cerveny, Vice President; Monica Stallman SAT.DEC 21s' _7,h Annual Christmas Party Patton, Secretary-Treasurer. With the officers being elected the process of creating a non- N BAR& GRILL s�� Nm, /2 Price Pizza - $12 Bottle Buckets profit by completing state and federal tax forms can be started. Before the forms can be sub- n�>� Sweater Contest Judging at 9 PM �amn mitted we will need an address. The search is still on for a physical location. Discussions � 1 included the listing of historical relevant homes and buildings in Fairfax proper and homes FAIRFA `IOWA WIN $50 and farms in Fairfax Township and making contact of the new owner of the old school build- HAPPY HOUR ing. The next meeting will be held Tuesday December 10, 6:30 at the public library. 3-7PM Preserving St. Patrick's Church SUNDAY thru THURSDAY NEW YEARS EVE BASH 2 FOR 1 RING IN 2014 SAFELY- CLOSE TO HOME IN FAIRFAX ! In conjunction with the Fairfax Historical Society meeting on December 10th there will be a WELL DRINKS CHAMPAGNE TOASTAT MIDNIGHT meeting of anyone interested in preserving Fairfax's tallest and best known landmark, 102 DOMESTIC BOTTLES year old St. Patrick's church. FIND Us ON FACEBOOK WEEK NIGHT SPECIALS ,� BUY ONE GET BUY ONE GET $2BEEF TACOS VC 2 ONE ONE TENDERLOIN 2PC CHICKEN TACO$3MARGARITAS CHICKEN PRICE TENDERLOIN DINNER NACHO SIPECIALSi." PIZZA Or$1.00 Off Single Basket Or$1.00 Off Single Basket N � CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP Johnson County Refuse will be doing one Christmas tree pickup this year. The date is: After two years of no preventive maintenance the church is showing signs of neglect. It will be a shame if the church and its history are not saved in some way. • Monday, January 6, 2014 There are many models (Sts. Peter and Paul, Solon, St. Michaels Holbrook, and St. Wences- Trees must be placed at your curb by 7:00 AM, laus, Cedar Rapids) of catholic churches being saved as nonprofit organizations for commu- be real trees,, and have all of the decorations and nity and public use. If you are interested in saving St. Patrick's please attend the December stands removed. Flocked trees have to go with your 10th°6:30 meeting. The saving of St. Patrick's will take a huge amount of commitment, vol- , regular garbage, but they do not require an extra tag. unteer effort, money and fundraising. Submitted by, Patty Soukup, FHGS President a&Holiday Greetingsfrom ,r„ rrs �G ala Repaid ° ;Du*& � REPAIRCOLLISION _ Q } wv7w.pcvcfa1*rfao p, CENTER U.S. HIGHWAY 151 FAIRFAX, IA w We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe SNOWBIRDS r � and happy Holiday Season, a very Merry Christmas, and health, peace, and prosperity in the New Year 2014! The City offers alternative service and billing -The Staff oi'WaIn Repair & Collision tenter options for Fairfax water, sewer and garbage to resi- 21 Williar » Boulevard -Fairfax, Iowa (319) 846-3434 dents who go away for the winter. A City of Fairfax Monday- iday rs day7:00a to 5: 0 :3 i' Temporary Service Chane Request form is re- Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pn► quired. Please stop by the city clerk' office to fill out a form. If you have any questions, call 319-846 -2204 or send an email to: fairfaxdepclerkksouthslope.net. MENTION THIS AD AND RECEIVE 10% OFF ANY SERVICE Don't be left out in the snow and ice! x. We have only a few large unit left! 0eeora 201pi Scott Akers Storage "Your Clutter is Our Bread and Butter!" Leora Crosser (Lee) Impressions Hair Salon * Fenced and Gated Winter weather is here. There are many issues to remember concerning snow. Be .......... 179jacolyn Dr. N'W * Security Cameras sure to drive and walk carefully. Slick conditions are beyond our control and can set in (Cedar Hills Shopping Center) Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 * Concrete Floors very fast. If you don't have to be out during a storm, please stay in and stay safe. The Phone: (641) 751-9987 * Two Unit Sizes! City crew goes out to work, on the streets when the snow accumulation reaches two inch- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 14'x48Storage Units with Large es, is blowing or drifting to affect traffic, or there are icy conditions, needing sanding. 10:00 am-6:00 pm 12'x14'Overhead Doors Remove all vehicles from the street parking areas during a winter storm. Don't By appointment, or call for walk-in availability $200 per month or$180 per month with a 12 month lease place them back on the street until the snow has stopped and the street has been plowed. Are you looking for a new hair stylist and/or colorist? 10'x20' Storage Units $75 per month The snow plows are much more effective when they can pass through the street easily Someone who will work to find a style that fits you, notand straight along the side of the road. Vehicles on the street must be moved every 24 just giVc you a haircut? 'With 27 years experience, Lee 31 9-rl 60-0962 hours, regardless of weather conditions. The use of ATVs on roadways and sidewalks is uses the latest techniques to complement you and your prohibited. face shape. Make an appointment with Lee today and 1850 Commercial Drive Walford, IA It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice, and ac- look great tomorrowl cumulations promptly from sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within a reasonable time, the City may do so and assess the costs against CITY NEWS QUICKIES the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax. Be kind to walk- ers and help make their pathway clear. Snow from private driveways and sidewalks must • Annual Christmas tree pick-up by Johnson County Refuse, will be on Monday, January 6, 2014. Only natural trees be placed onto private property. It is not safe to plow or blow the snow onto an open with all items removed! road. It does make the travel conditions on the road worse and can damage city equip- • Spend your holiday dollars in as many local businesses as possible. It really does make a difference! meet and vehicles. Don't place any petroleum based products down a sewer or floor drain. This damages our sanitary sewer system. • No burning of yard waste is allowed in the ditch or street. The snow plows deposit the snow along the side of the road. This means that you • This will be the 10th year for the Holiday Decorating Contest. Make plans to participate! will have snow placed in the area of your driveway, mailbox, and sidewalk. The post of- • When snow starts falling remember NOT to blow, plow, or shovel the snow in the street. All snow removed from fice will not deliver your mail unless the driver can access the mailbox. The City may your driveway and sidewalk must be kept on your private property or hauled away. make multiple passes to keep the street area clear. This may require you to clean these • Snowbirds remember to let the city clerk's office know you will be leaving. areas more than once for each storm. There is no way to avoid this snow placement. • City ordinance amendment - dogs must now be on a leash when not on the owner's property. When you remove the snow, do not place it back in the street or on someone else's prop- • 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. erty. You are liable for the snow at the front of your property. Make sure there is proper • Moving? Contact the city clerk's office. We need to know your forwarding address and when you will be moving. visibility for vehicles on the street and pulling out onto the street. • Motorized vehicles may not be driven on the grounds at city parks. This includes go-carts, snowmobiles, ATVs, Please be sure to tell your children to stay away from the snow plows. These are motorcycles, cars, etc. Please call the Linn County Sheriff s Department at 319-892-6100 to report a violation. large pieces of equipment and visibility is sometimes hard. No one wants a child injured. • Did you know you can sign up to have your Fairfax utility payment deducted from your checking or savings ac- Children should not be allowed to play in the snow in the area between the sidewalk and count automatically each month? It is a great way to simplify your life and to avoid late payments and late charges. the curb; and certainly not in the street. There have been reported deaths in other com- • If you want to pay your Fairfax utility payment with a credit card or e-check, go to our website at www.fairfaxia.com and click on Make an Online Payment. There is a $3.95 convenience charge for each payment. munities when the snow plows pass, they can cave the snow in and bury children in forts. • Call before you dig. Dial 811 for Iowa One Call. As you are driving, stay back from the snowplows. Their visibility is limited, es- • If you have a building project, check with the city clerk's office to see if a building permit is required and if there pecially when you follow too close. are any regulations you have to be sure to follow. Projects needing a permit that are started before a permit is is- Thank, you for your help with these snow issues. sued may have the fees doubled. Ruhl Mar"ie Schutte MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS & Ruhl ur, VIII bo " IIIA Real Estate" The City of Fairfax held a municipal election on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. RIEAlLYaRS The mayor's position and three city council positions were on the ballot. All of GALL ME FOR YOUR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS the incumbents were running unopposed for their current positions. 319-350-2450 Jason Rabe was re-elected for another two-year term as Mayor of Fairfax. Jason received 286 votes. Eleven write-in votes were cast for a variety of peo- ple. • FIRST TIME HOME BUYER "�'. � JoAnn Beer received 234 votes, Bernie Frieden received 236 votes, and Ma- • SELLING YOUR HOME � a rianne Wainwright 237 votes to be re-elected to a four-year term as a member of • GUYING YOUR HOME i the Fairfax City Council. Forty eight write-in votes were cast for a variety of • INVESTMENT PROPERTY L people. Also on the ballot was whether to authorize a local sales and services tax • MARKET ANALYSIS from July 1, 2014 until June 30, 2024. Cedar Rapids, Fairfax, Hiawatha, Marl- [Marie Schulte on, and Robins voted as a block. The measure passed. We currently have this licensee Realtor in tl,ie state of iowa tax and it will now continue until June 30, 2024. In Fairfax, 188 votes were cast Kuhl&Ruhl Realtors IRuhl �.,Ruhl.� Ism s,.a�� in favor of this measure and 122 against. The total of all votes were 16,958 for Cedar Rapids, 1A 52402 and 10,314 against. r IDGuaranty . .Bank For your kind of life. 1 OUR MEMBER FDIC j �° HOLIDAY HOURS 'o Tuesday, December 24 ften ers Fi I t gam-Noon w { nk ing Water Wednesday, December 25 ` Closed n/Od/or R& Tuesday, December 31 j gam-Noon • "Al Wednesday, January 1 Closed Fairfax Office 300 80th St Ct y 319-896-6190 °��° www.Guaranty-Bank.com PREVIOUS NEWLY RESTORED • jar A i� °s © CSI MORE THAN JUST A J� a rG iFiri HENRY EWORKOUTI J VAN DCH811TTenn This group is for women 1 seeking to Lose wei.ght increase their conditioning ° and transform their lives. © EXERCISE - EDUCATION '' SUPPORT TER E A HEITMAN ACE-CPT y AT DANCENATION 2511 WILEY BLVD SPIV SUITE B (ACROSS FROM MENARDS) � � FRIDAYS 1 :30PM & SATURDAYS 10:30AM y J a s CALL OR TERCT 319-325-4000 The restoration of the Henry Vanderbilt stone at the Fairfax Cemetery is now complete. 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