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Home My WebLink AboutJuly Newsletter 2013 2013 Welcome Packet " n City of Fairfax— July 2013 ZNN Partner Highlight "Home sweet Home" FAIRFAX FACTS 7 Fairfax State Savings Bank Proudly serving Fairfax and rili FARFAXANOTHER USA DAYS SUCCESS! surrounding communities STATE SAVINGS BANK . since 1924... T Tc rvc llic bay ik lrcrc�. VENDOR AIR DOR F Founding Partners of: Especially For You ,, AND local walk/run against breast cancer, 409 Vanderbilt Street PARADE EakfaXBaseballandFalrfax USA Days Fairfax, TA 52228 Phone: 319 846-2300 Pax: 319 846-3463 TheBankHere.eom n Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 8:00-11:00 am HOURSCITY HALL Monday . . i 7:30 11 PM ., City Hall Phone: 846-2204 fairfax@southslope.net Website:. City of Fairfax PRSRT STD UPCOMING MEETINGS PO Box 337 Fairfax IA 52228 US POSTAGE i b PAID Council Meeting FAIRFAX IA July 9 7:00 P Phone 319-846-2204 ' � 1 PERMIT N0.6 fairfaxIa'southslope.net • 11 ' www.taufalia.com Fairfax City HallPlanning Y : ♦ Zoning July ., • Fairfax City Hall FOOD ECRWSS Parks&Beautification Postal Customer Fairfax Library Fairfax, IA 52228 Fire Department July 29 - 00 . Firemen's Hall ACTIVITIES, MUSIC, AND MORE! RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST Fairfax Public Library News —July 2013 7 313 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2994 www.fairfax.lib.ia.us Email: Fairfax2@southslope.net JP�ra/r 'Fas. V®sem Follow us on Faceboolc 6' Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, az Thursday: Noon - 7:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm 2 - A �� Friday: Noon 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am — Noon Story Time Wednesday 10:30 am�°0k9. �;� ;` LIZ Last month there was an error in the July calendar listing. Please Stop In and Check Us Out! �� see that this is a correct July listing. Sonti-for any inconvenience. i( <� ® � • l� CE'Tid(�41 "(�� p� July Calendar �'LYLE r 6?R0l/E 5w, 4th Library Closed �� . �� 18th Mississippi Valley Summer Show 12pm a� 18th Parks & Beautification Meeting 7pm Since we have combined o th ur Summer Reading with �. �>�;� �, ��°� 26 Last Day of Summer Reading Turn In Cedar Rapids, Ely, and Hiawatha, the last day for < prize turn in is July 26 . To be entered into the draw- ' July 29'11—August 16t11 Additional Summer Reading ings for the bikes and bowling parties, all reading must be turned in to any of the participating libraries y� T. �'�� ° by the close of Friday July 26'11 The Fairfax Public August Calendar Aff7�� Library will have some other reading activities for the _ lohn ��ti� � ��¢�� 6th Library Board Meeting 7 pm th end of July and beginning of August. Watch the Li- ®e„� Ap?A' ®,��„�� „ ��J,ne � �� 15 Parks & Beautification Meeting 7pm brary and Facebook for more information. 21st First Day of School >� IIVm..ullllllllu„ulllo„uIIIV.uVIIN.ullllllllu„ulllo ulllo uIIIIN.uVIIN�.ullllllllu ulllo uIIIIN�.uVIIN�.uVIIV.ullllllllu„�ulllo„�uIIIIN�uIIIN�.ullllllllu„�ulllo„�uIIIIV uIIIV�.uVIIN�.ullllllllu„�ulllo uIIIN�.uVIIN�.ullllllllu„ulllo�ulllo„�uIIIIN DVD and Blu-Ray .mulll �IIIViI SII Ilullll�. SOME TOWNSHIP HISTORY A huge thank you goes out to Gloria Dei Lutheran Jack the Giant Slayer, Winter's Bone, ParkChurch, �ulllll�. Sisley Grove was at a very early time a place where all the settlers, as well as travelers, congregated. The grove er, 4 in Cedar Rapids for providing rootbeer uull� at that time was much larger than it is at present, and many of the farmers adjoining owned small tracts of land in Lost Worlds, A Good Day to Die Hard, Identity wt floats during USA Days. 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Kuhn was a strange odd fellow, who not only was an Escape From Planet Earth geared to children 3 and older, presented by the Missis- expert blacksmith but the only one for miles who was competent to shoe oxen, and consequently during the winter Blu-Ray sippi Valley Regional Blood Center. Through the eyes months he was a very busy man. Kuhn not only was a good horseshoer and blacksmith, but he was a dentist as well Perfect Getaway, Sedona the Spirit of Wonder, of Puppet kids, they will journey through the human and pulled teeth when blacksmithing was slack. At one time he pulled a tooth for an old settler with an instrument Straight Talk body explaining how blood works. Please plan on join- used in those days and as it was pretty severe he gave a drink of whiskey to stop the pain. After the fellow fully re- ing us for this exciting show. covered his senses the tooth ached as before and the patient learned that the dentist had pulled the wrong tooth and DVD so informed the blacksmith to which the black smith replied, "That will be easy to remedy, just take another drink % The Impossible, The Messengers, Rapid Fire, r�, t � and we will go at it again, and you will not be out very much as my charges are only ten cents a tooth. Old Mr. �, ,,„ Kuhn seemed to know the wants of the community, for he kept a barrel of whiskey in his blacksmith shop and sold Grapes of Wrath, Jesse Stone Sea Change, �e141111�'� �4 IMP � ' F�l�� `` the stuff at thirty cents a gallon, and served free drinks to anyone on paying his bill. The hotel was not a modern Hachi A Dog's Tale, Feel the Noise, These Raindrops look happy, but they are not nice kind of a house, but was generally full, as travelers in those days were plentiful. The old man also sold feed to trav- Mitch Albom's For One More Day, to library materials! We are sending out a friendly elers and consequently he generally got a little something out of every traveler who passed by Sisley Grove. 6 Baby Einstein DVDs reminder that any items put in the outside dropbox, The grove was named in honor of the first settler who owned most of the land on which the grove is situated. TV Series need to be in a plastic bag. The drop box is not wa- RE-PRINTED FROM THE 1911 HISTORY OF LINN CO UNTY Dexter Season 6 & 7, True Blood Season 5, The terproof and we are losing materials from water damage and. DVD's and. books are being damaged A note from VFC: Walling Dead Season 1, ER Season 2 & 3, from items falling on top of them. TO prevent be- In 1868 Methodist Bishop Simpson formed the Fairfax circuit consisting of Fairfax, Brick, Fairview, and Sisley Breaking Bad Season 5, ing fined for damaged materials we are reminding Grove. In 1873-74 at the Fourth Quarterly Conference it was considered best not to continue the appointment any Pretty Little Liars Season 1 & 2 everyone to place materials in a plastic bag. longer. In 1882 the Sisley Grove building was sold to the Presbyterians for $300. The last entry for the Fairview Church(located three miles east of Sisley Grove) was 1916. Library Board Minutes June 4, 2013 Board Members present: Dot Pospischil,Mary Rita Meyers, Jim Stallman,Kelly Giese, Theresa Whittlesey,Billy Toner,Bernie Kleppe and Linda Pribyl. Absent,Excused: David Lees Staff Present: Cathy Bayne and Beth Wilz Visitor: Monica Patten MAYOR'S MINUTE Pospischil called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm;roll call was taken. Agenda was posted at libraiy and post office Sunday afternoon and city hall Monday morning. Agenda was approved. Kleppe made the motion, seconded by Meyers,and motion carried 8-0. May minutes were reviewed as received. Bayne noted that Wilz and Meyers names need to be deleted as submitted and add Bayne. By Jason Rabe Expenses were reviewed and discussed. Pribyl made a motion to approve the minutes and expenses for May. Toner seconded,motion carried 8-0. ,t Financial Reports were then reviewed. 2013 marked another successful year for the Fairfax USA Days. It wouldn't be such a great event without Circulation reports were reviewed. Usage of Neibors continues to increase. Audio books have been separated out.Nooks are now the hard work and effort of all involved. A big thanks goes to the Fairfax USA Days committee, the Fairfax being checked out. State Savings Bank, the Fairfax Fire Department, the Fairfax Youth Sports Association, and countless other volunteers. The Fairfax USA Days also wouldn't happen without the generosity of so many businesses and Giese made a motion to approve the Walford fiscal year 2013/14 contract Pribyl seconded. Motion carried 8-0. individuals in our community. Thanks to all for making this a great weekend where we can get together to tt brae our country cel- Long overdue materials were discussed. All but one item has been returned by the patron who received a letter. No fines have been e �' and our community. paid. Future libraiy usage for this patron will follow libraiy policies. As I mentioned last month there is an exciting project that we are working on along East Cemetery Road. This project is multi-faceted and will accomplish a great deal. First, it will solve the drainage issues that occur All library expenditures need to be completed in itediately for the 2012 fiscal year. Pribyl made a motion for Bayne to make the fol- along this street and impact properties located there. Secondly, it will extend water and sewer along this street lowing expenditures: Book Covering Machine$2100, clean the carpets for$400,Barnes and Noble gift cards to purchase books for to serve those homes and businesses located there. It will also allow us to extend water and sewer to Eastern $1000 and Target gift cards to purchase DVDs for$500 and supplies at Demco for$440. Kleppe seconded. Motion carried 8-0. Iowa Builders as they build their new business facility in our community and to a new Casey's that is to be Bayne presented the 3 bids she has received for replacing the 5 outside doors. Since none of these bids can be compared equally, built at their current location. Third, it will allow us to serve in the future, homes and businesses located on the Bayne will ask for estimates that include painted doors and new hardware and materials excluding cylinder and door frame(these will west side of Hwy 151. Fourth, the project will widen the street to a more modern width so that it can safely be reused). handle mixed use traffic. This will be a two part project which we hope will start late summer and finish next Stallmspring. an made a motion to increase Bayne and.all her employees' salaries by 3.5%to make Bayne hourly rate from$18.32 to$18.97, Wilz from$12.09 to$12.52,Barnhart from$10.50 to$10.87 and Upchurch from$10 to$10.35. Meyers seconded. Motion carried 8- As we have grown as a community and with our community being conveniently located next to Cedar Rap- 0. ids, we have experienced waves of vandalism and robbery. We currently contract with the Sheriffs depart- ment for coverage and we appreciate what they do and will continue to do for us with the resources that they Summer Reading was discussed with the news that Kittens Little Paws Day Care is closing on the 14�� so we will not have those chil- have. Starting July I" we are going to take an additional step to further our public safety. We have entered dren for story-time. We will see how the numbers are this summer but will plan on 10:30 story-time with a possible 2nd one at 11 but into a 90 da contract with Per Mar to provide a patrol service. I see this as a creative, non-cost prohibitive definitely 2 crafts for the different ages. Monica Patten then raised the concern that she read in the Fairfax Facts about quitting story y p p step in our growth as a community before we take the larger step of a police force. The 90 day period will al- time. Her kids love it and don't want it to quit. Story time will continue through August with a re-evaluation at that time. low us to look at reports and statistics to see if we are accomplishing anything with this tactic. Per Mar will be The City of Fairfax employees and council members are going paperless and using tablets. The libraiy board is not interested at this eyes and ears for us patrolling a planned alternating schedule of 40 hours per week. We will still be utilizing time since very little paper is required for board meetings and the cost of tablets could be significant. the Sheriff to enforce laws and physically deal with issues or situations. Hopefully this will enable us to fur- Review Selection Policy was discussed. Bayne shared the North Liberty Collection Development Policy and everyone agreed that ther deter unwanted activity in our community. they liked it. Meyers made a motion to approve this policy as written except delete the last sentence in V and Delete VI completely. Have a safe 4 of July celebrating this great country of ours! Kleppe seconded. First reading was approved 8-0. Unattended Children Policy was reviewed and no changes are needed just the date at top put at the bottom. Giese made a motion to _4�1_ approve the policy as written. Toner seconded. Motion carried 8-0. Community Room Policy was reviewed. Kleppe made a motion to approve as written. Seconded by Meyers. Motion carried 8-0. CITY OFFICES ICES WILL BE CLOSED ON We will not schedule to meet in July unless needed. Meyers made this motion. Pribyl seconded. Motion carried 8-0. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 The board discussed concerns dealing with the Libraiy page in the Fairfax Facts. Bayne will work with the city clerk and mayor to resolve the concerns. For Observance of Our Nation's Birthday Meyers made a motion to adjourn meeting at 8:38;Whittlesey seconded. Motion carried 8-0. • �;} We Wish You a Safe and Respectfially Submitted, Beth Wilz Happy Holiday Weekend Matti-Rita Metiers Dot Pospischil "Art' yam»-�� --� _ _Cx FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE PROUDLY RVING FAIRFAX-WALFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS PROPERTY ISSUES We have another new fire fighter! Leo Zamastil was born on June 12"' and is the little boy of Dan and Brandi There are many types of property issues that the City of Fairfax regulates. Some Zamastil. Congrats on the new addition! of them are: long grass and weeds,junk vehicles, as well as garbage and discarded It is HOT out there and HUMID! Please be sure to keep hydrated! You need to drink a bare minimum of items. eight cups of water a day. If you are working outside for a long period of time, be sure to drink at least a glass of The City of Fairfax routinely receives complaints about the condition of proper- water every hour. If you start to feel light headed, be sure to head to a fan or air conditioning to cool your body off In the event someone faints around you, due to heat exhaustion, call 911 and pack their under arms, groin, ties within the city limits. The City of Fairfax will be starting a property review feet, and top of their head with ice. These are the areas that will cool the body temperature the quickest. If you process. A list of properties currently not in compliance will be made. Notices will are going to be going somewhere by yourself for a long period of time, be sure to tell someone, so someone is on be mailed with a deadline for compliance. the lookout for you! To avoid being placed on this list, please review your property. This short self We just completed another successful Fairfax USA Days! What an AMAZING fireworks show!!!!! We want check list may help guide you. to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped to make the festivities a success. To everyone at our new Fair- * Keep grasses and weeds on said property mowed so that grass and weeds are fax concession stand, our maintenance workers that help to care for the ball diamonds and town to prepare for the event, to Holly Wisnousky who sang the wonderful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, all of the musicians, all less than twelve (12) inches in height. of the sponsors, and anyone else who donated their time, we truly thank you. There are no ways to show our ap- • Remove or place inside all junk. "Junk" means all old or scrap copper, brass, preciation to keep our great town's festivities a continued success! Also, from a firefighter's wife to any firelight- lead, or any other non-ferrous metal; old or discarded rope, rags, batteries, pa- er, any family member of theirs that helped, or took care of the children so our great fire department could dedi- per, trash, rubber, debris, waste or used lumber, or salvaged wood; dismantled cate their time to make this a success - THANK YOU. All of you play such a vital role in making sure our town vehicles, machinery and appliances or parts of such vehicles, machinery or ap- stays safe and that our volunteer firefighters can dedicate their time, whether an hour or an entire day! Also, a spe- pliances; iron, steel or other old or scrap ferrous materials; old or discarded cial thank you to Mike and Julie Sankot. Mike is our Fire Chief and both he and Julie dedicate so much time and effort to help keep our Fairfax and Walford communities and the fire department moving! glass, tinware, plastic or old or discarded household goods or hardware. Enjoy your summer and stay safe! . Remove or place inside all hobby vehicles. "Hobby vehicle" means an unli- -Jamie Meyers censed motor vehicle, including but not limited to dragsters, stock cars, Indy- type racers, midget racers, all-terrain vehicles, dune buggies, go-carts, or com- petition pulling garden or farm tractors. Remove or place inside all junk vehicles. "Junk vehicle" means any vehicle which has any of the following characteristics: A. Inoperable. Any vehicle not capable of being driven upon a public road under manufacturer's specifications. � B. Broken, Loose or Missing Part. Any vehicle with a broken, loose or miss- ,r „ ing windshield, window, headlight, taillight, fender, door, bumper, hood, steering wheel or trunk lid. C. Habitat for Nuisance Animals or Insects. Any vehicle which has become the habitat for rats, mice, or snakes, or any other vermin or insects. D. Defective or Obsolete Condition. Any other vehicle which, because of its defective or obsolete condition in any other way constitutes a J0 -u threat to the public health and safety. u E. Unlicensed. Any vehicle that is not currently licensed. ' Remove or place inside all solid waste. This includes garbage, TNS Fairfax Fire, Department, 'wishes, to thane refuse, landscape waste, rubbish, and other similar discarded sol- y' for your sere wb), ution ;his year's, id or semisolid materials. fireworks disp't y, ' i o ,, .support, h . Ensure that all motor vehicles are parked in the appropriate area ir, r i i3Oywould not be possible. of your property and on a surface free of grass and weeds and maintained with asphaltic concrete, brick, asphaltic macadam, crushed rock, or similar approved method. SITE PLAN 2013 Fairfax Fireworks Contributors i The Fairfax Fire Department wishes to thank the following o i individuals & businesses who generously contributed to this year's fireworks display. - i Without them none of this would be possible. �to ABC Disposal Systems, Inc. Jordan's Heating & Cooling, Inc. 1 This is the area to be Advanced Technology Solutions, Inc. K&B Ag Supply, Inc. rezoned. It has been Alliant Energy Corporation Services, Inc. Ken-Way Excavating, Inc. OKIGINALII TOW Alterations by Diane Ken-Way Sewer Service, Inc. �.OF VANDEI�BILT (N combined with property American Legion Auxiliary Unit 4572 James R. and Karol M. Koch that is already zoned as 4American Legion PEKOMY Post 4572 Krall-Neuhaus Agency zoNe°ci zouco� C_1. Regis and Barbara Ar1 Y Gar and Rai Ann Kramer 50°3541'E Atkins Lumber Company, Inc. Donald and Carol Lacy ' —�^�Q B.—Ole 1 A'E 1 5J.23' 88`3C'14'E Gilbert and Mary Boxa Gary and Bonita Lefebure l , !(I aa) Marcus and Megan Burns Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association Butz Insurance Agency Loren and Jean Meredith Cartall, Inc. Merta Concrete 588°30'14 - J 60.57' NCasey's General Store Andrew and Mary Rita Meyers N58`30'14'E 0 0.1 0 Ac.ci i I Ced-Rel Supper Club and Motel MidAmerican Energy Company 8 9 i I 0 Cedar Landscaping/V &B Enterprises Jeffrey and Melissa Miller -- 6 0' Vernon F. Cerveny Neuhaus, Inc. 30.00 Costigan Constriction James and Laurie Neuhaus ZONED CI / R ZONfD9 P5 58N 8°30'14^ 1 g000B Crow Seed Norton's Greenhouse/Fairfax Greenhouse I ! Custom Print&Design Novak Electric Dave Schmitt Constriction Co. Inc. Ron Nove - Culver's in Coralville -ow°cl D �,,, Q � 3;��_ Mark and Linda DeSotel Pace Supply Diamond Limousine Prairie Creek Veterinary Clinic, PLLC f-� o Eastern Iowa Buildings, Inc. Prochaska Nursery — L 6O' Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Emanuel Professional Ag Supplies of Central Iowa j PIPE sa8°25 A3'W / � Engineered Components Co., Inc. Professional Plumbing Service, Inc. Kevin and Kathy Everett Royale Pools, Inc. O 15 30 GO Fairfax Chiropractic Center Sankot's Garage MAIN STf�EET Fairfax State Savings Bank Dan Selzer 1, Fairfax Storage Kenneth O. Selzer CITY OF FAIRFAX Fauser Energy Resources South Slope Cooperative Telephone Co. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fidelitas Lodge No. 364, A.F. & A.M. Ronald L. and Carol A. Stallman REZONING APPLICATION Fleck Sales Company Star Bar& Grill G&H Electric, Inc. Teahen Funeral Homes You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held before the Fairfax City Council upon the application William G. and Jeanne T. Gibney Trust Tim Terrell & Company of Stephen S. Vlcko for rezoning of Lot 1 of the newly platted Vlcko I" Addition to the City of Fairfax, Linn GSTC Gordon Sevig Tricking Company Verla's Ceramics County, Iowa. Hall &Hall Engineers, Inc. Voss Welding Margie Hansen Waln Repair& Collision Center LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Highway 151 Car Wash The Waterworks C & I, Inc. The South 15.92 feet of the North 55.92 feet of Lot 7 and the North 55.92 feet of Lot 8, all in Block 2, Vander- Theresa J. Jasa Karen Wernimont bilt (now Fairfax), Linn County, Iowa containing 0.10 acres. Jester Apparel, Inc. Wyndtree Farm Donald and Donna Young The current zoning is 9RS: Single Family Residential and they are requesting that the zoning be changed to the C-1 Central Business District Commercial. The said hearing will be held before the Fairfax City Council at Thank you to anyone we may have inadvertently left off the list and Fairfax City Hall, at 525 Vanderbilt Street, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at 7:00 PM or soon thereafter, at which to everyone who gave cash anonymously. time and place you may appear and be heard in regard to said application. Also, it isn't too late to still donate. We accept fireworks donations all year long! Cynthia Stimson, City Clerk/Treasurer CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 11 CONTINUED June 11, 2013 Continued: The beginning of a new era occurred at the 2013 USA Days as we celebrated many events Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the quotes from CRL for spraying. One quote is at the brand new Fairfax Regional Sports and Park Complex. We look forward to using for $2,451.00 for miscellaneous city property around town and the other is for $7,200.00 for The Complex. more of the facilities next year as the grounds become more established. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Discussion was held about the franchise agreement draft. The City Council would like to proceed All of us should again this year say thanks to the local banks, the City of Fairfax, The with all recommendations from the attorney. American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary, the Fire Department, outstanding merchants, Marianne Wainwright introduced ORDINANCE 04, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE farmers and friends of our community. These groups working together make it all possi- OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, 2012, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 55, THE ble. We continue to put children above personal interests and it really shows. ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL CHAPTER. Discussion was held and an amendment was made to the initial proposal. With the help of the American Legion Hall, we were able to have another successfiul and Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the first reading of ORDINANCE 04, AN OR- enjoyable Renjoyable street dance at the Legion with music from Gossamer and Reckless Abandon. DINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, A great turn out for the movie in the park(The Lorax) and the kids kick ball (thanks 2012, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 55, THE ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL CHAPTER. Hynek Lawn-care)Friday night laid a great foundation for the day to come on Saturday. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: Otto. Motion carried. Information about this ordinance to allow urban chickens will be placed in the FACTS and the coun- Breakfast was delicious at the Legion Saturday morning, but we all sure missed Mr. cil will use the fidl three meetings to take action regarding this ordinance. Burger. Rest In Peace Bud. The Street Market on Vanderbilt ended up with over 30 ven- Quotes from temporary employment agencies for help with the scanning project were reviewed. Dis- dors Saturday morning. The parade was one of our largest with over 90 separate entrants. cussion was held about employment costs and current part-time staff that may be interested in more hours. How fitting that our very own WWII Veteran, Mr. Eldon Stepanek would be the Grand Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to offer the project hours to a current part-time library em- Marshal driven in style by Mr. Loren Mulherin, it was a wonderfid sight. The Big Wheel ployee. If none of them are interested, then QPS will be contacted to provide staffing. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Race had the largest participation ever with over 60 kids rolling down Vanderbilt Street. Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. It was terrific spectacle—thanks Kevin Costigan for all your help over many years. The Discussion was held about maintenance department staffing. Mayor Rabe asked for the authority to crowd was down a bit for the free kids attractions at the carnival due to the early morning contact a previous applicant to help with projects on an as needed basis. rain, but it sure had a second surge around Bpm as people piled in for the fireworks. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to give Mayor Rabe authorization to call in a temporary em- Thanks to so many who support this event and keep it free for kids and parents! Live mu- ployee, if needed. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. sic at St. Patrick's Lawn returned— Thanks Fr. Vu. Here, we missed Mr. Sedlacek in his Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve the outdoor Service Area Application from the straw hat. Rest in Peace Wimpy. The new Complex on Saturday added something for American Legion for USA Days. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Mo- everyone with the bands that included; Czech Plus, Diane Singleton Band, Home Grown tion carried. and Dogs on Skis. Thanks to Fairfax State Savings Bank for taking care of the music. The The city clerk discussed some of the claims items. Marianne Wainwright asked about the total due bean bag toss tournament and Bingo at the Legion were fiin—thanks Matt Starcevich and The Sled Shed. The invoices were reviewed. the Knights of Columbus. We had 21 scavengers in the Scavenger Hunt—thanks Carol, Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the claims list dated June 11, 2013. Ayes: Beer, Nick and Kay. The hay bale contest was delayed by the kickball tournament, but still en- Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. joyed by many. The raising of the flag with colors, and Holly Wisnousky singing the Star Marc Magers mentioned there is grass growing up in the warning track at the new ball diamonds and Spangled Banner was most memorable. The fireworks were amazing—thanks Fairfax that he wants the mowing ordinance enforced more effectively. Volunteer Fire Department! Thanks too, to those who support the fireworks as it is fund- JoAnn Beer mentioned that she heard the old school building on Church Street has been sold. The ed entirely by donations which were up slightly from last year. The day ended with danc- current zoning, of 9RS, was discussed. ing until midnight... Travis Otto asked about the process to combine lots and sidewalk installation requirements. Cathy Bayne requested that a street sign pole that has been broken off be removed. A couple last shout outs, thanks to Polly Boland and Brandy Zimmerman for their efforts; The Hazardous Collection Information was discussed. Linn County is recommending that we start to Joe and Brenda Kell for their tireless work. Finally thanks to my two sons: David for offer this option every two or three years, instead of every year. singing and John for doing more than anyone before, during and after the big days. Both Shane Wicks stated that today is the official completion date for the park project. Some of the plant- are a blessing to their parents! ings may have to wait until fall. Cynthia Stimson discussed the Iowa League of Cities' Annual Conference. She was instructed to reg- More wonderfid memories were created in a city that appropriately touts the slogan: ister both herself and Kathy Everett for the entire event. If anyone else is interested in attending, they are to Home Sweet Home. contact Cynthia. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, Submitted by, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Patrick Slater, President, Fairfax USA Days, LLC Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM Mayor Jason Rabe City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 11, 2013 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 11, 2013 �t The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, June 11, 20131, at Fairfax City Hall. s if Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Frieden, Travis Otto, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff present: Dave Yanecek and Cynthia Stimson. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned. b Frieden, seconded. b Magers to approve the cit council minutes from May 14, 2013 and. Y Y g PP Y Y lace on file the Library Board. of Trustees minutes dated June 4 20131, and.the Parks and. Beautification minutes dated May 16 20 1� Ayes: Beer Frieden OttoMagers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. / �ff a Cathy Bayne stated that the library has been getting busier. ie �%/%/ i //ii/ An.,, niai"ray✓ r iij ilii/i/,�,�,//%%/%�/��/�//iii/ilii�i�//iii//�;i/,;'% Marc Magers stated that the fire department has a vehicle listed on Craig's list for $12,000 and has re- ceived a standing bid of$10,000. The fire department nt is getting ready for USA Days. r� / Dave Y necek reported ed that the flagpole has been installed at The Complex. A group will work on get- ting �1 , � i ,r f the batting cages installed. / • a JoAnn Beer stated that the Parks and Beautification Committee will be showing The Lorax» during USA Days at The Complex. Placement of a basketball court at Hawks Ridge is being researched. jam// Fairfax Office Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the financial reports. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, ;; °'°!�� Guaranty .�an� 300 80th St Ct Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. For your kind of litc. 319-896-6190 Chris Wolfe, from Per Mar Security Services, discussed their proposal for a 90 day trial to provide secu- rity services to the City of Fairfax. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to enter into a Physical Security Temporary Services Contract with Per Mar Security Services, with services beginning as of July 1, 2013. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, a and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Shane Wicks discussed the East Cemetery Road projects and the property acquisition process. sxx° Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to hold a special city council meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, beginning at 6:00 PM and to have a public hearing during this meeting regarding property acquisition. .} Discussion was held about the EIB project. Zack Sobaski stated that he feels Council approval of a com- Fairfax Chins l b U in mercial building permit slows up the process, that they were not given enough time to address the engineer's concerns before the agenda deadline, that he needs to get the building project started as soon as possible, and that they have applied for an IDNR permit for their planned pond. Shane Wicks stated that he still needs infor- 7:00 P�. �o n d a Y, July 1, 01 mation about the final placement of the building and information about the pond. EIB is to submit a revised site plan and the city council will review this topic during the special council meeting on June 25 and take action if tGy nth enough final information is available. The City may tie the Occupancy Certificate to the storm water manage- l • 3008 ment issues. Shane Wicks stated that they have submitted plans for the trail project to the State. Fairfax Iowa Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2013-29, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR VLCKO'S IST ADDITION. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. one is welcome. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve Vlcko's commercial sign application. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. July 1- Banquet Planning Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLTUION NO. 2013-30, A RESOLD- August 10 — Banquet at the Harriett TION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 8 FROM DAVE SCHMITT CONSTRUCTION COM- PANY, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX CITY PARK AND ATHLETIC FIELDS COMPLEX. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. For additional information contact: Paul Mallie 319-560-3031 Discussion was held concerning the cost of a temporary tile and trees planted list for the new park. Four quotes for street work were reviewed. A spreadsheet comparing the quotes is to be compiled and Email: pa U l m a[lie@ h otm a i l.Cts m the council will review the information during their next meeting. vN R h I b "o w Y u Marie Schulte C bA w in ai `�, y ro '� � 'r. a 5A q w�` v_ � v -a b � N Ln � or 1-9 72 VD & Ruh ! r Nei, IReal Estate Y � � �-ovn o U O vo � «> b � b ° a ,�vvL � _bA c -2450 319-350 — x o v 6Ll n r� O b v v o G o ro pv v FIRST TIME HOME BUYER rn° �' N N '� y y b C .G n., v r w � w .ro "b ° ° • SELLING YOUR HOME o en a� i F • BUYING YOUR HOME �' • INVESTMENT PROPERTY ® ° �, • MARKET ANALYSIS O as Lr) Marie Schulte 5 as m v — -� � \ 7i umlVti4l h....0 I D . ® C, U ° ® Q i enseei Realtor int Statf Iowa Ruhl& Ruhl Reallots '.,� ® o ° c°Jn_ a Q' iJS Ca uim�cil Std.Suite Cu. �✓ *� ��. �" Cd V N V V I ice- �e .� '� ® `�': ,.� Se +- ® Lr) r a ® v N r bf� �J Cedar Rapids, IA 5 : 7 . 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You can email your input to: fairfax@southslope.net, mail your . comments to City of Fairfax, PO Box 337, Fairfax, IA 52228, drop off your input in the drop box at city hall, call 319-846-2204, or stop in and talk to staff. Proudly Serving Fairfax Surrounding Communities SWIMMING POOL SAFETY & the Since 1998! Do you have a swimming pool in your *complete Auto Body Repair & Refinish yard? Are you planning on installing a REPAIR *I-CAR Gold Class Certified pool? If so lease be sure to review the Facility & Technicians p *Free Estimates — Stop in Any Time following information. We Want t0 mare Paintless Dent Repair Available by Appointment sure safetyis the first concern when dis- xxxxxx xxxxxx xxx CENTER xxx rr M r xxxxxx cussing swimmingpools. That way,� ever - U.S. HIGHWAY rt � 21 Williams Boulevard Fairfax FAIRFAX IA 319 846-3434 one can enjoy a cool xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x. dip. ww.walnre air.com Monday-Thursday 7:00am to 5-30pm Friday 7:00am to 5:OOpm Here is an overview of some of the regulations and pool issues: Saturday 8:00am to 12.00pm • A pool permit is required to install a swimming pool in Fairfax. A swim- ming pool is defined in the building code as a pool 24 inches or deeper. • The city clerk's office has a packet of information to review about pool re- quirements. ��, JULY HAPPY HOUR• Pools deeper than 24 inches need some sort of barrier installed. The top of �� the barrier is required to be 48 inches from the ground. ' • These regulations apply to all types of pools deeper than 24 inches, includ- m mIW��l Il0�IIIIIIIIl01�Nlllll!NNIVONNIVI�@WIII�IIIUVNI IIWIII�� N ��IV'V 2 - 4 - 1 ing in-ground, on the ground, inflatables, hot tubs, spas, ponds, and other standing bodies of water. BM& GRML DOMESTIC DRAFT & WELL DRINKS • You should always check with your homeowner's insurance about their re- mm �� p 10o=Draft and 10o=Wells quirements. FA ,, , I Sunday thru Thursday 3-7 PM If you have a pool that does not meet these requirements, Elm Is a $24.99 CARRY OUT SPECIAL 1 contact the city clerk's office to immediately bring it % 1- 16 1 TOPPING PIZZA & 8PC BROASTED CHICKEN PLUS A POUND OF BROASTED POTATOES OR FRIES up to code requirements. carry Out only No Substitutions-All White Meat Chicken Extra—Additional Pizza Toppings Extra a Non-compliance not only is a municipal infraction with WEEK NIGHT SPECIALS II IIIIIIII III IIIIIIIIII III IIIIIIIIIIII II 111111IIIIII�I IIIIIIIII��II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II VIII III I III IIIIII II III IIIII�IIVII � IIIIIIIIIIIII III 111111 III SIV � °,;;,, �I�, °I�61 0l� IIIIIV � � �I� � � ""� IIIOIo � ossible fines but is a safe hazard for our family and p � safety y y the entire neighborhood. BUY ONE GET BUYOONEEGET $ REEF TACOS VC 2 ONE TENDERLOIN 2PCCHICKEN $3MARGARITAS CHICKEN PRICE BASKETS DINNER TACO PIZZA& PIZZA Or$1.00 Off Single Basket Or$1.00 Off Single Basket NACHO SPECIALS $8.99 FAIRFAX YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION ADD IOWA BONDS TO FALL YOU SOCCER 2013 REGISTRATION For boys and girls ages 4 years old- 2 d grade (as of Fall 2013) YOUR INVESTMENT Practices will begin week of July 15 PORTFOLIO, Games will be on Saturday mornings beginning Aug 17 An issue of IOWA tax-free bonds has become available. If ► All players must wear shirt, shorts, shin guards, stockings that cover the you have $5,000 or more available in the next few weeks, shin guards and shoes. please call your local Edward Jones financial advisor today. Tennis shoes or soccer cleats are acceptable. Bonds may be subject to state, local or the alternative minimum tax. o Baseball shoes may be used if the front toe cleats are cutoff. Before investing in municipal bonds, you should understand the risks involved, This program is offered free of charge to residents of Fairfax. $25 registration fee for non-residents including credit risk and market risk. Bond investments are also subject to interest rate risk applies.Make checks payable to FYSA and include with registration such that when interest rates rise, the prices of bonds can decrease, and the investor can lose principal value if the bond is sold prior to maturity. Questions? Please contact us at EY5AJLi,)southslope.net, or call... Jay Sheffner— Youth Soccer Commissioner 845-5157 Ian S Robinson, ARMS® www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Complete this sign-up for and mail to: 343 Edgewood Rd NW FYSA Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Edward Jones PO Box 56 11319-390-0345 MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING Fairfax, IA 52228 Forms also available at "fairfaxia.com" and click on the 'TYSA" link OTE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N If you played Fairfax T-ball in the spring you only need to fill out name, grade and shirt size if different from T-ball shirt. YES,I WANT TO HELP COACH T YEAR 319-366-3667 Septic System Installation Septic Site Analysis&Percolation Testing*Sewer&Drain Installation Player's Name Age/Grade Fall 2013 Water Installation&Replacement*Foundation&Basement Digging*Demolition*Trucking&Hauling Site Utilities Backhoe&Bulldozer Services*Grading&Trenching*Site Clearing Parent/Guardian Name Player's Birth Date awned &operated by Dan Zamastil,Pat Zamastil,and Charlie Fisher Address Home Phone # Work/ Cell Phone # dui Shirt Size Childs_S_M_L_XL Adult_S_M_L_XL_2XL Parents' Email ******MAKE A DIFFERENCE ....... VOLUNTEER****** . rp ,,, ,��,, , .,� � ��,,,. � � 'ill ,. 1/ 6 DONATE $15.00, RECEIVE A SHIRT .,.,�.�� U'r%U�lt�;��r��v�7y�➢��lli�ir��n»r��rn�� ,��A,�,' The Fairfax Fire and Rescue Department is offer- / PRESERVING FAIRFAX HISTORY i;,, ing a shirt if you make a $15.00 donation to the department. All fiends received will be used to There will be a meeting to discuss the possible formation of an offi- �� , A,; wards support of the fire department. cial Fairfax Historical and Genealogy Society. As Fairfax and Fairfax � ��ti. `�w 6r The shirts are the same ones that race participants Township continues to grow, it is important to remember the people �. �� h s received and reference firefighters standingstrong who started it all and all who have contributed to Fairfax since. %�ta � g g �j �; , � against breast cancer. y a a� If you are interested in preserving the past for the future please come to this meetin on Monda Au ust 12 at 7:00 PM at the Fairfax ll'��%�'�i % � ' " �� /�, / A picture of the back of the shirts is here or you /;;,, Public Library Community Room. If you. have any questions, please 1 , � ,, � can stop at the clerk's office to view the shirts or make a donation. email PattySoukup at s ot209 c southslo e.net or telephone her at 319 p p � p p -361-0864. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE HOURS WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 The city clerk's office will have modified hours on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, due to training in Ames. The office will open at 7:30 as usual, but the office will only be open two hours. The clerk will be leaving for training at 9:30 AM and the deputy city clerk will �8 already be there for training. ' The office will be open for regular hours the next day at 7:30 AM. Thank you for your u patience while we receive training. We apologize for any inconvenience. Lisbon, laws f ............................................................................................................... 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Phone: (64I) 75I-9987 garage sale each 30 days, excluding any City-wide organized garage Hours:Tuesday-Saturday,10:00 am-6:00 pm sale event. By appointment, or call for walk-in availability Are you looking for a new hair sty=list and/or colorist? Scott Akers Storage B. Each garage sale shall last no longer than 72 hours. someone who will work to find a style that fits you, not just give you a haircut? With 27 ears experience, Lee " � Nt �U"b at 1A � " _ uses the latest techniques to complement you and your face shape. ylake an appointment with Lee today and 319-36 -0962 look great tomorrow! CITY NEWS QUICKIES FLAG RAISING CEREMONYCity ordinance amendment - dogs must now be on a leash when not on the owner's property. If you notice a street light not working properly, let the City or the utility company know. You may call the SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013 city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. Moving? Contact the city clerk's office. We need to know your forwarding address and when you will be The City of Fairfax held a flag raising ceremony before the moving. fireworks display on Saturday, June 22, 2013, as part of the • Motorized vehicles may not be driven on the grounds at city parks. This includes go-carts, snowmobiles, USA Days activities. Alan Kriegermeier, Connor Kriegermei- ATVs, motorcycles, cars, etc. Please call the Linn County Sheriff s Department at 319-892-6100 to report a er, Rob Kandl, Daniel Arnold, and Sean Forcier of Boy Scout violation. Troop 9214 from the College Community School District . Did you know you can sign up to have your Fairfax utility payment deducted from your checking or savingss account automatically each month? It is a great way to simplify your life and to avoid late payments and late Dwayne Panos, Jerry Greenfield, Gene Schaufenbuel, Gary charges. Kilberger, Doug Stepanek, Gary Lefebure members of the If you want to pay your Fairfax utility payment with a credit card or e-check, go to our website at Fairfax American Legion, Pekomy Post 9572; and Kathryn www.fairfaxia.com and click on Make an Online Payment. There is a $3.95 convenience charge for each pay- Burke of the American Legion Auxiliary all participated. Hol- went. � ly Wisnousky, of Fairfax, sang the national anthem. As you mow, be sure NOT to blow your grass in the street, it can clog the storm sewers. • Call before you dig. Dial 811 for Iowa One Call. The first official flag raising at this wonderful new park Any golf cart driven on a city street, must be registered with the City of Fairfax. Stop at the city clerk's office was a great community event. Thank you to everyone who for regulation information or to fill out a registration application. participated and attended. Also, thank you again to the John L. Check you pool area to make sure all regulations are being followed. Krall Trust for contributing the money to cover the costs for If you have a building project, check with the city clerk's office to see if a building permit is required and if the flag pole, flag, patio area, and dedication plaque. there are any regulations you have to be sure to follow. Projects needing a permit that are started before a per- mit is issued may have the fees doubled.