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Home My WebLink AboutJuly 2014 Newsletter � 11111111 Ir iii 1 AAAAAA � 1 c� 2014 Welcome Packet ' Partner Highlight AV u , "Home Sweet Home" Sweetome u „, IUB Irl r I��II��a4��s�f��r l�rry/f✓( i °'�� (ll i I��11111)111!/it Il ,////,i Construction Concepts uvm/I//,//✓x�i�i!ir,iin/�%,,,i„,J�..�l iJ„a„s; . xtir6r qua,o„11)11 ��.,, iii,.,,evvn„r✓,�h9' �'�+' / �a�ii."�,. Jake Hayden onstructioln 600 Fairfax Road Fairfax' IA 52228 Phone: (319) 845-2034 � ,r' p Er Cell Phone: (319) 721-6971 Email: 'akeCbbushex.com Website: www.iaconstructionconcepts.com Aremier full service commercial construction company providing P P Y P b Clover Ridge general contracting services, construction management, of consultation, and more! - Welcome Partner Feature _- W IMPROVEMENTS IN FAIRFAX PARKS �) The City of Fairfax is busy improving the parks in Fairfax. The Complex has two ® new scoreboards installed for use during baseball and softball. They look great! All of the trees have now been mulched, thanks to an Eagle Scout Project. 1 11 Hawks Ridge Park has a new basketball court poured. The hoops are not up yet, but 1 look for them soon. Prairie Creek Park's parking lot has been resurfaced and the disc golf course has new signage in place. Also, the volleyball nets are up at both Prairie Creek Park and o _• City Park. City of Fairfax The City of Fairfax employs two part-time people to help look after the parks. Bill PO Box 337 PRSRT STD r Barry helps with mowing and maintenance. Mary Blangy was recently hired to be the Fairfax, IA 52228 US POSTAGE City's janitor. Part of her duties are to keep the parks facilities clean. PAID ' ' ' There is always something that needs work at a park and the City of Fairfax is al- Phone: 319-846-2204 s ways looking for ways to improve your park system. ' fairfll'a'southslope.net PERMIT N0.6 «,�,�.�it_`�offaufax.org , The city clerk's office has horseshoes 11 - you can check out to try your hand at an old sport. There are horseshoe pits at City Park and Prairie Creek Park. 11 ' It is free to reserve a park pavilion ECRWS S and the City of Fairfax has four of them. Call the city clerk's office at 319-846- Postal Customer 1 2204 to check on availability. ' Fairfax., IA 52228 " ' Look for information in the next Fairfax Library FACTS about the next Movie in the Fire Department Park planned for August 8 at July 28-7:00 Hawks Ridge Park!Firemen's Hall Go to www.citvoffairfax.org for more parks information. Fairfax Public Library News — July 2014 RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST 313 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2994 www.fairfax.lib.ia.us Email: Fairfax2@southslope.net __ Reprinted from the 1887 Follow us on Faceboolc Pictorial and Biographical Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, 8T Thursday: Noon - 7:00 pin Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pin Album of Linn County Friday: Noon - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am — Noon Summer Activities Wednesday 10:30 This photo shows the drug store July Calendar building. The drug store is on the 1st Library Board Meeting 7 pm -' left and the doctor's office is on 2nd Make and play with Goop! 10:30 ` the right in the flat front fagade 4th& 5th Library Closed for Independence Day1?- 0 0 M section. The building, at Vander- 9th Kristin Simon from ECICOG 10:30 bilt Street and Main Street, still 14th Mississippi Valley Blood Bank Puppet stands and is now used as an apart- Show 12:00 w,m„M.r mm+awrv^', nvemw arw�,w urc t.mawanvMs¢anm�4l+�xwwn nxp kknw.0..xmmmim ment building. 15th Fairfax Historical Meeting 6 pm Summer is here and there are lots of things 16th Make and play with snow 10:30 happening at the Fairfax Public Library. We Dr. John W. Firkins, deceased, formerly a prominent physician of Fairfax Village, was born in Gales- 22nd Bubble Wonders 6:00 have had some nice performers so far and we are burg, Knox Co., Ill., September 10, 1843, and died at his home in Fairfax Village, August 27, 1884. He d looking to have several more in Jul Man of was the son of John Firkins, a highly respectable and skilled mechanic of the Empire State. The maiden 20th Make and play with Bubbles 10:30 g r Y 30 Ocean m a Bottle 10:30 our activities are made available through dona- name of his mother was Adeline Martin, who was born and reared in Ohio. They came to Knox County, tions from our local businesses. We would like Ill., about 1842, where the decease of the father occurred a short time afterward, a few months before the August Calendar to send out a huge thank you to Gateway Rotary birth of his only son, the subject of this notice. After her little son had arrived at the age of two years, Mrs. 1' Disney Nature Wings of Life Movie 1 pm Club who sponsored the Blank Park Zoo visit Firkins contracted a second marriage, with Mr. Frederick Jordan, in Linn County, Iowa, where she had re- 5th Librax Board Meeting 7 m =a Y g p to the library on June 23 Other local business- moved when her boy was a babe of six weeks old. She is yet living in Linn Township, and is sixty-four 6th Float your boat 10:30 es that have helped cover the costs of perfor- years of age. 8th IMAX under the Sea and Space Station mances presented at the library and for prizes for John W. remained with his mother until he attained years of manhood, soon after which he became a the summer reading are: student of medicine with Drs. Love and Kepler, of Springville, this county, with whom he remained until Movies 1 pm entering upon a course of lectures at Ann Arbor, Mich., whence he went to Chicago, and graduated at 13th Make & Decorate w/ sidewalk chalk 10:30 Prairie Creek Veterinary Clinic, GSTC, Rush Medical College in 1869. After receiving his diploma he began the practice of medicine at Fairfax, 15th Tad the Lost Explorer Movie 1 pm Global Automotive, Jester Apparel, and at the same time became proprietor of the drug store at this place. In 1873 he was appointed Postmas- 21st Parks & Beautification Meeting 7 pm Central State Bank of Walford, Waln, ter of Fairfax, and continued in possession of the office until his death, after which he was succeeded by Professional Plumbing, Guaranty Bank, his estimable wife. PACE, and The Star Bar & Grill Dr. Firkins was a successful physician and a popular citizen. He was married in Mt. Vernon Linn DVD and Blu-Ray County, February 11, 1869, to Miss Alice C. Grove. She was a native of Highland County, Ohio, born I, Frankenstein (3D Blu-ray also), White House Down, Without the help of these GREAT area business- March 10 1848. Her parents were John and Mary (Waln) Grove who were natives of Virginia and of Vampire Academy, Endless Love, Lone Survivor, Sophia es we would not be able to provide all that we pure German ancestry. Their marriage was solemnized in Ohio, after which they engaged in agricultural Grace&Rosie's Royal Adventure, Son of God, RoboCop, have going on this summer at the Library. Make pursuits, and removed to Linn County in 1849, settling in Franklin Township. There the life of the father Home Front, Non-Stop, The Lego Movie, Jack Ryan: Shad- sure to thank them when you stop in and let them terminated in 1857. The mother still survives, making her home with one of her younger sons, Samuel Blu-Ray Fairfax Public Library Summer Reading Pro- Recruit know that you appreciate their support of the Grove, in Franklin Township. To the union of Dr. and Mrs. Firkins seven children were born, all living but one, Frederick, a twin. The remaining ones - Effie, Edgar, Addy, Otis, Franklin, and Alice - are living It's a Wonderfiil Life (B&W and COLORED), gram. with their widowed mother. Demonic and Uninvited, War of the Worlds Goliath Summer reading logs are available on our Dr. Firkins was a member in good standing of the Congregational Church, to which denomination Mrs. DVD website. There are opportunities for all ages to Parts per Billion, Small Time, In the Blood, Fanboys, read and win prizes at the library and we still F. also adheres. He was a Republican, believing sincerely in the principles upheld by that party, and cast- ung his vote faithfiilly and conscientiously in the endorsement of those principles. He was cut down in the Devil's Knot, Food, Inc., Freezer, Out of the Furnace, have a lot of summer left to get yourself or chil- prime of life, and was deeply lamented by the community, which could not well afford to lose so valuable Frozen Ground, Joe, Ultimate Avengers The Movie dren signed up and reading. Earning a prize or a member. He left to his sons the heritage of an irreproachable life and an honorable name. TV Series two for filling out the reading log is nice also! Orange is the New Black Season 1, 24 Season 7 The Vampire Diaries Season 1-4 Stop In and Check Us Out! LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES JUNE 3, 2014 Library Board Minutes June 3, 2014 MAYOR'S Board Members present: Billy Toner, Dot Pospischil, David Lees, Bernie Kleppe, Mary Rita Meyers, Kelly Giese, and Jim Stallman Excused Absence:Theresa Whittlesey, David Lees By � Jason Rabe Unexcused Absence: Linda Pribyl Staff Present: Cathy Bayne o Pospischil called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and asked for additions or corrections to the agenda. Toner made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Kleppe, Motion carried 7-0. This year marks another successful USA Days celebration. A huge thanks goes to all those May minutes were reviewed as received. Kleppe made a motion to approve them. The motion was seconded by who participate in the planning of this great community event. It also wouldn't happen without Meyers. Motion carried 7-0. the many volunteers that work leading up to and during the Fairfax USA Days to make sure the rest of us can have a great time! Last, a big thanks goes to all of those who donated resources Bills were discussed. Motion to approve May expenses by Meyers and seconded by Toner. Motion carried 7-0. and money both from personal contributions and those made by our great business communi- Financial Reports were reviewed. Stallman stated that the library expenses were under what was allotted for the ty. This is a community celebration put on by all those who live and operate in our communi- year. ty! It is always an amazing thing to see so many members of our town pour time and resources into such a great event that celebrates our country. Circulation reports were reviewed. Library usage seems to be down, hoping for nice attendance this summer. With the continual rain storms, progress has been slow on some of our construction pro- There is a big push to increase NEIBORS usage this month. During June, if the NEIBORS Consortia increases circula- tion by 25% over its best month, we'll receive $1,500 in content credit to build the collection. If we increase it by JectS. Hopefully, the July weather will cooperate and great progress can be made. Part Of the 50%over our previous all-time high, we'll receive $2,500 in collection credit. The library will put this on the Facebook slow progress on the trail project is the abutments that have to settle for a 40 day period. So, page and signage in the library to make patrons aware of NEIBORS. Suggested that we put reminders in the news- the first part of July could see the delivery and installation of the bridge structure. There have letter-this challenge wasn't announced until after the Fairfax Facts had been put to press. also been questions about the bridge's impact on water flow from Prairie Creek. We had some of the same questions during the initial design and if you would like to look at the design stud- Building repairs were discussed. Doors have not been repaired. Bayne sent an email to the mayor. Someone should come tomorrow. Springs need to be put in new drop box. Bayne was instructed to start going to Friday meetings to leS and calculations, please let me know SO I Can relay the information. keep communication open with the city and keep them updated with the good things taking place with the upkeep of the building. This will also help the city be aware of repairs to be completed. Last, I want to commend so many of the people that volunteer for the various organizations that serve our community. This has been made even more evident by the unifying of different or- Radon Testing reports came back high for computer room(5.0) and main library(4.2). Bayne got 2 proposals for re- ganizations to put on the Easter Egg Hunt - a recent example. We also have committees and mediation, one for$3,800 and another for$1,100. Bayne will get a third since there is such a huge discrepancy. boards that serve the City of Fairfax. Please call City Hall with your name if you would like to Disc repair policy- 1" reading-Pospischil moved to adopt the second disc repair policy with changes to reflect Fairfax serve in some capacity. If you are looking to make a difference, a change, or an impact - this Public Library. Toner approved, Kleppe seconded. Motion carried 7-0 could be a great place or start! We occasionally have openings on our Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Library Board of Directors. Wages for FY15- A 3% increase effective July 1"for all employees with an option to increase if City employees get a larger increase. Kleppe made the motion, seconded by Stallman. Motion carried 7-0 July 1" meeting will meet with 1 agenda item- Radon testing Toner made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:5013M. Meyers seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Visit the City of Fairfax's new website: Respectfully Submitted, Kelly Giese Cathy Bayne Mary Rita Meyers WWW. Cityoffoir ax . or Dot Pospischil PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 15 2014 Minutes Ha p Parks and Beautification Committee Thursday, M 15 2014 7.00 PM th As U' a at Y Fairfax Public Library Members in Attendance: Jo Ann Beer, Annette McKeever, Tim McKeever 4 Om& t IY* r 1) June Movie in the Park Planning Swank Productions does not have the rights to "The Sandlot", so the movie has Prairie Creek Veterinary Cl*lnl*C been changed to "The Lego Movie". 13S Both Beet 2) Hawks Ridge Basketball Court Update � The City Council has approved the cement pad estimate, so 1rork trill begin 3 soon. 3) Farmer's Market Update No report. 4) Opportunities for Citizens Not on the Agenda • A feij) trees at The Complex died and frill be replaced under irarranty. a The disc golf course signage has been installed V, The Pi azo ze CI'eek Pay k pay king has been resut faced It leas suggested that a prairie Ca.eek Park sign be added inhere the trail � TAR BAR HAPPY HOUR r bridge enters Landerbilt,Street. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK11-7 P M Jo nw n a check w .af C.ynf as regarding the up ate pay s brochure IIOOIIIIN�VPVlulllllllMVIN�V��INOIIINIIVWI� If��N ��iµ .. „ •..• statlts. 2 for 1 Well prinks / $3.75 Domestic Mini's ,BAR& GREL M um�uuummummHm�w� piws N � �� 5 00 $ $'-00 FAIRFAX,IOWA I $5 .00 OFF NEW PARKS BROCHURE ANY 16" PIZZA Not Valid on% Price Pizza Nights or Any Other Discount or Special t MUST PRESENT COUPON-Offer Expires 7/31/2014 $5.00 The City of Fairfax has a new Parks Brochure available. $5.00 You can stop at the city clerk's office to get your copy or, �Q5 check it out online at: www.cityoffairfax.om . Just click on WEEK NIGHT SPECIALS Parks & Recreation on the left side and then the link to the bro- °°°� 01010101 '9I°I°'01 010° °°°� 01� �°01 01010101 X 10°' 101 chure in the first sentence. You'll find lots on information and �� pictures about your parks. Get out and use them this summer! BUY ONE GET TRADITIONAL $2BEEF TACOS VC Y2 ONE '2 OFF CHICKEN WING $ 00 MARGS TENDERLOIN DINNER- $7.99 ' CHICKEN PRICE BASKETS 10 Wings,Fries,coleslaw TACO PIZZA& p P I ZZA Or$1.00 off Single Basket Add$1.00 For Boneless NACHO SPECIALS $8.99 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 10, 2014, CONTINUED FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE John Palmer, 405 Prairie View Circle, voiced his concerns about the basketball court and nits in the trailSURROUNDING both at Hawks Ridge Park. He requested that the City Council look into ways to abate the sound of the bas- ketballs bouncing on the concrete. Marianne Wainwright asked about the placement of a new house at 910 Aster Court. The neighbor be- hind says that the property pins were moved and the house doesn't appear to have the required setbacks to the It is HOT out there and HUMID! Please be sure to keep hydrated! You need to drink a bare mini- rear of the property. City staff is to review this area tomorrow. mum of eight cups of water a day. If you are working outside for a long period of time, be sure to Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wain- drink at least a glass of water every hour. If you start to feel light headed, be sure to head to a fan wright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. or air conditioning to cool your body off. In the event someone faints around you, due to heat ex- Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 9:22 PM haustion, call 911 and pack their under arms, groin, feet, and top of their head with ice. These are Mayor Jason Rabe the areas that will cool the body temperature the quickest. If you are going to be going some- City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson where by yourself for a long period of time, be sure to tell someone, so someone is on the lookout Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. for you! Mark another successful Fairfax USA Days in the books! What a wonderful fireworks display! We want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped to make the festivities a success. To TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT everyone at our new Fairfax concession stands, our maintenance workers that help to care for the ball diamonds and town to prepare for the event, to all of the kids that helped to sing the National Rough grading on the north and south bridge approaches was complet- Anthem before the start of the show, all of the sponsors, and anyone else who donated their time, ed in late May. With the completion of the rough grading for the north we truly thank you. There are not enough ways to show our appreciation for keeping our great bridge approach, a 40 day settlement period is underway prior to the town's festivities a continued success! Also, from a firefighter's wife - to any firefighter, any fam- installation of the bridge's north abutment. This 40 day period allows ily member of theirs that helped, or took care of the children so our great fire department could for the native soils to compact under the weight of the fill material pri- dedicate their time to make this a success - THANK YOU. All of you play such a vital role in making sure our town stays safe and that our volunteer firefighters can dedicate their time, wheth- er an hour or an entire day! Also, a special thank you to Mike and Julie Sankot. Mike is our Fire abutment is anticipated to begin after the 4th of July weekend, with the Chief and both he and Julie dedicate so much time and effort to help keep our Fairfax/Walford bridge anticipated to be delivered the week of July 21. community and the fire department moving! r , r � f r Eno our summer and. stay Enjoy y safe. � o i r i —Jamie Meyers i ti Please don't blow your grass out into the street while you mow. This is against City of Fairfax ordinances a a Illi( because it clogs the storm water j system and can make the street area slippery. trl�Yi our 1,'yy� CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 10, 2014, CONTINUED H4p, py Hour Mike Dufoe, from Hall and Hall Engineers, Inc., gave a project status report for the Phase 1 East Ceme- tery Road Area Improvements Project. There are still a couple of items on the punch list. They are being to 6 Everyday charged working days. Mike reported that while the Phase 2 East Cemetery Road Area Improvements Project got off to a slower start than anticipated, they plan to place sub base this week and pave next week and he reviewed the change 2 f o r 1 order items. MixedDrit? a Domestic Battles & DirMotioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-65, A RESOLUTION TO AP- PROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FROM RATHJE CONSTRUCTION, CO. FOR THE PHASE 2 EAST CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE- $11 ,, ,50 Domestlell ° MENTS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: ALL EVERYDAY Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-65 duly adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-66, A RESOLUTION TO AP- Monday . e 11;1 m ti � PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 2 FROM RATHJE CONSTRUCTION, CO. FOR THE PHASE 2 9)� or� d� trloi � „t, EAST CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE- . �� M t � ,� a o� �� 5ar,v"e� MENTS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: 3 "Topping � � . � �p �� g �ti �A irl� . 1 Chef Choice Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared ff RESOLUTION 2014-66 duly adopted. Pit r $ j �� uta H � l i 111" � d, � � � r' special The trail project was discussed. The IDOT is looking at the working days calculation.Stop Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-67, A RESOLUTION TO AP- . " '1 y 1/z Back Ribs with HowessiadePROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 4 FROM TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE FAIR- Sunday, Chips an S lI e Besket FAX TRAIL ALONG EAST SIDE OF UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO PRAIRIE CREEK BETWEEN 5040 EAST CEMETERY ROAD AND FRONT STREET PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN �� iw t ° w��""�� M'" ` �a1d �� COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-67 duly adopted. There is no update on Meadow Oak Addition. Motioned by Magers seconded by Otto approve Casey's cigarette permit. Ayes: eer, Otto, Magers, an d Wainwright Nays none Absent Frieder Motion carried. Due to changing regulations, the street name signs need to be replaced. A quote from Iowa Prison Indus- tries for these signs was reviewed. Mayor Rabe will review the street name listing before the order is placed. ® 319-3663667 Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to accept the quote from Iowa Prison Industries of$8,081.60 for Septic System Installation*Septic Site Analysis&Percolation Testing*Sewer&Drain Installation street name signs. Ayes: Beer Otto Magers and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Frieden. Motion car- Water Installation&Replacement*Foundation&Basement Digging*Demolition*Trucking&Hauling tied. Site Utilities*Backhoe&Bulldozer Services*Grading&Trenching*Site Clearing Two quotes for fire hydrant replacements were reviewed. Dave Schmitt Construction was the lowest bid. Discussion was held about doing all five as quoted or doing one as a test. The clerk was instructed to contact Owned&operated by Dan Zamastil,Pat Zamastil,and Charlie Fisher Dave Schmitt Construction about doing one as a test. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Beer to approve the claims list dated June 10, 2014. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. ,!, y, t rti ."' 6a0 s� ''J!fl r/ a , ` f111; 7/a"'% ✓IJ"� � J%%�fY ��1 ,6� it r, /f, a Mayor Rabe asked.that some street signs that are leaning be fixed. as soon as possible. Milwaukee w at an reviews will e completed in June The city clerk reported that the conference inas great d �11 b mplet with salary discussions during the July meeting. A letter from Mr. James Jakoubek was reviewed. r Dave Selzer, 1108 Williams Blvd. stated that he lives on a gravel road within the city limits and that he spends about $600 each year to have calcium chloride put on the road.. He requestedthat the City of Fairfax l v i l ., . �.✓�tfrli/v�/i;j��i. r„ iuiiti„�� o ��rn .,..'.,�`Al. split lit that cost. He also requested a speed limit be established. for this area, of there isn't alreadyone, and. then tui 'J s have that speedlimit posted., 45 miles an hour was discussed. '/” 6ffri 2014 Fairfax Fireworks Contributors CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 10, 2014, CONTINUED Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the Commercial Building Permit Application for 513 Wil- The Fairfax FireDepartment wish s 10 thank the O 0 1 individuals and liams Blvd. from Richard Pankey for the Dairy Queen. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: businesses whO generously contributedto this year's fireworks display. None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Without them none of this would be possible. The proposed outdoor service area at the Pit Stop was discussed. The fence will have a service gate with con- trolled access. ABC Disposal Systems K z B An Supply, Inc Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the Outdoor Service Area for the Pit Stop. Ayes: Beer Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Acoustics by Washburn. LLC Ken-Way Excavating, Inc. A Commercial Sign Application from Fairfax State Savings Bank for their ATM location was reviewed and Advanced Technology Solutions, Inc. Ken- ay Sewer Service, Inc. discussed. American Legion Auxiliary Unit #572 James R. or Karol M.Koch Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to approve the Commercial Sign Application from Fairfax State American Legion PEKOMY Post 4572 Krall-Neuhaus Agency Savings Bank for their ATM location on Williams Blvd. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: Regis or Barbara Arp Gary or Rai Ann Kramer None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Atkins Lumber Company, Inc Donald or Carol Lacy Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-61, A RESOLUTION TO ENTER Joel Barnhart Lefebure Farms,Inc. INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JOSEPH AND ROXANE BLOOD FOR CONNECTION TO THE CITY OF FAIRFAX'S WATER MAIN. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: Big Rigger Builders, Inc` Gary or Bonita Lefebure none. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-61 duly adopted. Gilbert or Mary Boa Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-62, A RESOLUTION TO ENTER Mike Burgess Lopata.Kitchen Eu'Counters INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JOSEPH AND ROXANE BLOOD FOR CONNECTION TO THE CITY Buts Insurance Agency Loren.. or Jean Meredith OF FAIRFAX'S WATER MAIN. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: Cattail, Inc. MidAmerican Energy Company none. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-62 duly adopted. Casey's General Store Neuhaus,Inc Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-63, A RESOLUTION TO ENTER Vernon Cerveny Novak Electric INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JOSEPH AND ROXANE BLOOD FOR CONNECTION TO THE CITY OF FAIRFAX'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wain- wright. Companies/Star Nays: none. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-63 duly Costigan Construction Pace Supply,LLC adopted. D.BTW Zinser Company, Incorporated. Prairie Creek Veterinary Clinic Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to approve the Outdoor Service Area Application for the Ameri- Dave Schmitt Construction Prochaska Nursery can Legion for USA Days. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion Mark or Linda DeSotel Professional Plumbing Service, Inc. carried. Diamond Limousine Professional Ag Supplies of Central Iowa Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to approve placement of the USA Days activities on city proper- Eastern Iowa Building, Inc Lance J or Mollie Quigley ty. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Discussion was held about the requested street closings for USA Days. The parade, the vendors' market, the Eastern lora Carpet Care fob Risclale big wheel races, and Linn Street vendors will be using street areas. The need to keep the Main Street and Van- Mr.or Mrs.R_H. Emanuel Royale Pools derbilt intersection open for access was discussed. The USA Days Committee plans to have someone stationed at Engineered Components Co., Inc. Sankot's Gamge the Linn Street area to help with resident access. Kevin or Kathy Everett Dan Selzer Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to approve the listing of requested street closings. Ayes: Beer, Fairfax Chiropractic Center PLL C David or Mary Lou Selzer Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Fairfax Greenhouse Kenneth J Selzer Extra patrolling for USA Days was discussed. Mayor Rabe and Marc Magers will see that the Gibney lot is FairfaxState Savings Back South Slope Cooperative Telephone Comp mowed before the events. Mayor Rabe reappointed William Toner, Jr. and Bernice Kleppe to the Fairfax Library Board of Trustees. Fairfax Storage t-Clair Lodge-9164 A.F. &A.M. Discussion was held concerning the current pool/open water regulations. Marc Magers will work with staff Fauser Energy Resources Ronald or Carol Stallman to make revisions for City Council review. Fidelitas Masonic Lodge 4364 Marcella.. Stalhnan Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve the quote of $5,630.00 from Merta Concrete Constriction G & H Electric V a ce's 151. Self Storage Co. for city sidewalk along Highland Avenue. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Ab- Gilliam G Gibney,Jeanne T Gibney Trust Verla's Ceramics sent: Frieden. Motion carried. Gordon Sevig Trucking Company 'aln Repair City sidewalk regulations were discussed and a list of properties without city sidewalk was reviewed. The City Council chose which properties should receive a sidewalk installation notice based on the property place- Hal & Hall Engineers,Inc. The Waterworks C & I ment and development in the area. Margie Hansen Karen W ernim ont Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION 2014-64, A RESOLUTION OR- Hughes Nursery & Landscaping Wyndtree Farm DERING SIDEWALK INSTALLATION. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Iowa Precision Concrete Donald or Donna Young Nays: none. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-64 duly adopted. Theresa J. Juan Raymond J. Zama til Jester Apparel Zarnastil Storage Company LLC Jordan's Heating & Cooling, Inc. Harold Z eniek Proudly Serving Fairfax CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 10, 2014 & the Surrounding Communities CITY OF FAIRFAX It Since 1998! REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 10, 2014 *Complete Auto Body Repair & Refinish REPAIR *I CAR Gold Class Certified The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Fairfax City Hall. Facility & Technicians Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Travis Otto, *Free Estimates — Stop in Any Time Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Bernie Friden was absent. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stim- C;` 0 L L I SI O N *Paintless Dent Repair Available by Appointment son and.Dave Yanecek. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wain- TE R wright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. U.S. HIGH WAY 151Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve the City Council minutes dated May 13, 2014. Ayes: FAIRFAX, IA 21 Williams Boulevard — Fairfax Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. (ursd a 7-00a 4 Motioned b Magers, seconded b Otto to lace on file the Library Board of Trustees minutes dated May www.walnrep�ir.com Y g � Y P Y Y Monday-Thursday 7:OOam to 5:30pm 12, 2014 and the Parks and Beautification Committee minutes dated April 17, 2014. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Mag- Friday 7:00am to 5:OOpm ers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. Saturday 8:OOam to 12:OOpm Linn County Sheriff Deputy Egli presented the list of calls. Marianne Wainwright stated that a trailer was recently stolen from Advanced Traffic Control. The deputy informed the City Council that numerous trailers have recently been stolen in the Linn County area. Marc Magers asked the Sheriff s Department and Signal 88 to watch for ATVs on the street, these are not allowed. Security during USA Days was discussed. Travis Otto mentioned that the Star Bar always hires an off duty deputy for Friday and Saturday night. Cathy Bayne and Mayor Rabe reported that they are still working on the library doors. The painting of M the interior of the library looks great. Gary Prybil is working on quotes for work on the outside of the build- ing. It was reported that the fire station/city hall had a lighting strike on May 20. Several electronic devices were damaged. The insurance company has been contacted and repairs or replacements are being made. Dave Yanecek reported that the beams for the scoreboards are installed and the hydrant flushing will be com- plete tomorrow. Marc Magers will contact Novak Electric about the scoreboards. Mayor Rabe announced that he has hired Mary Blangy as the city janitor. She will be cleaning the maintenance shop and city hall weekly, year round and the park facilities while they are being used. She is to work no more than 15 hours a week. She has already started and is working out well. JoAnn Beer reminded people that they will be showing "The Lego Movie" on Friday June 27 at The Complex. The city clerk announced that the new park brochures are here. Mayor Rabe reported that the bas- ketball hoops have been ordered. The Virginia Sou oners Filtrslaup family is thinking about placing a bench in a park as a memorial to Virginia. They would like the City to let them know about our policy or any requirements. A ' 'king Water S 'stems boy scout will doing his Eagle Scout Project at The Complex. He will be mulching all of the trees before or Rem �� ,„ USA Days. Mayor Rabe asked the City Council if the City of Fairfax wants to consider purchasing the lot ` � from Bill Gibney. People parked there during the last Men's League game. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to accept the financial reports as presented. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. The trail placement at East Cemetery Road was discussed. „ A Commercial Building Permit Application for 268 Vanderbilt from Solon Feed Mill was reviewed. The site plan was approved last month. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the Commercial Building Permit Application for 268 Vanderbilt Street from Solon Feed Mill. Ayes: Beer, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Frieden. Motion carried. The Commercial Building Permit Application for 513 Williams Blvd. from Richard Pankey for the Dairy Queen was reviewed. Discussion was held about the requirement for frost footings and a recommendation for an animal barrier. The drive-up window shown on the drawing is not part of this application. 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It is a great way to simplify your life and to avoid late payments and late charges. • If you want to pay your Fairfax utility payment with a credit card or e-check, go to our website at www.cityoffairfax.or and click on Make an Online Payment. There is a $3.95 convenience charge for each payreceive $2.00 off a spa day.( - ment. • Call before you dig. Dial 811 for Iowa One Call. Your Pooches and theirs'. • If you are planning a building project, check with the city clerk's office to see if a building permit is required and if there are any regulations you have to be sure to follow. Projects needing a permit that are started before a permit is issued may have the fees doubled. � � � �� • Remember not to blow your grass into the street. It can plug our storm water system. • Dogs must be on a leash if they are off your property and be sure you clean up after your pet. • Stay away from constriction sites, they are dangerous. • City dumpsters are only for park activities garbage or other city operations - not private garbage. If you see someWe aiso oFFer senior - one placing personal garbage in a dumpster, please contact the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. tst • Private signs placed on city property (even street area) will be removed. We will keep them for a short time. If you wish to claim them, contact the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. L wommom sommom NINON= wommom sommom Emergencies dial 911 We Have Loans ■ Linn County Sheriffs Non Emergency - 319.892.6100 For All Your Needs. ° ° Linn County Crime Stoppers - 1-800-CS-CRIME Summer Safety Tips s � Now Accepting According to the FBI, property crimes including burglary, larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft can rise by as much as 9 percent between May and September—the highest percentage in the calendar year. Signal 88 Secu- Vehicle Loan rity recommends securing three areas of your home to keep yourself and your property safe this season. Inside Your Residence: Applications On-Line. Install dead-bolt locks on all outside doors, and make sure they do not require a key to unlock them from the inside. www.Guaranty-Bank.com Fairfax Office °� � � Install peepholes on your outside doors so you don't have to open them to see who's on the other side. 300 80th St Ct • If your outside door has window panels on the side, cover them (319)896-6193 Guaranty S Bank with blinds or curtains. For your kind of life. Keep your blinds or curtains closed when you're not home, es- pecially on your main or ground-level floor. If you have a sliding glass door, consider adding a defense other than the standard lock, such as blocking the track or in- stalling a protective film that prevents the glass door from being smashed in. TAMFly ,01 ° " Outside Your Residence: Fairfax Lions Meeting �` • Trim bushes and maintain landscaping to avoid creating unwanted hiding places for would-be intruders. ?.•oo Pik Monday., July ? 2014 ? The exterior of your property should be well lit. Consider installing �, �.� motion detector lights. k • Be on the lookout for graffiti tags and vandalism, and fix it as soon Gua ra my a n k, oo- o��' s�. fi. ,�, ; as it happens. � . Report suspicious activity to the Linn County Sheriff s Department ; Fairfax Iowa jj at 319.892.6100. Everyone is welcome. Where You Park: For additional information contact. Paul Mallie 319-560-3031 Always lock your vehicle, roll up windows and keep valuables out of sight, no matter where you park. Email: paulmallie@hotmaii.com • In any parking lot, park under a light, if possible. • If you have a garage door, always close it. • Lock the door from your garage to your home, and remove your garage door opener from your car if you Like the Fairfax Lions Club on Facebook! need to park outside overnight. Alk ($ecudt ,. Signal 88 Security-319.491.3161 dmueller@signa188.com � n