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To enter your to work with any and all insurance companies. We provide free Mountain:' own home, simply complete and submit the attached 2014 Holiday Decorating Contest estimates at your convenience, no appointment needed. Dinner entry form no later than Monday, November 17,to the city clerk's office. - Nov 22 Eagle Court of Honor Contest rules: s The contest is open to City of Fairfax residents, excluding city employees and CITY HALL HOURS officials and the 2013 1st place winner- • Displays need to be lighted for voting purposes from December 6 - December 20, 1 11 from 6-9 PM, except they should be on by 5 PM during Fairfax Winterfest, e 1® December 13, 2014. ® ® ® f Entries will be ,published in the December Fairfax FACTS, and will be voted upon - by Fairfax residents. City of Fairfax UPCOMING MEETINGS * Voting rules and locations will be published in the December Fairfax FACTS. PO Box 337 PRSRT STD s Prizes: 1st Place- $100, 2nd Place- $50, 3rd Place- $25 Fairfax, IA 52228 US POSTAGE PAID ° ° 11 ° Watch for the 2014 entries, voting rules and locations in the December FACT'S! FAIRFAX, IA , Phone: 319-846-2204 PERMIT NO. #, ?r, Z =)t ,° i n�2 ,,,' � I (if (� r � ,� rt' �' r{ �1cfc. l �.. e t c�'1"��E , l t� t t.'sf t'� 'r' t.ff t �c�. -� � °�T fairfax'a'southslope.net ------------------__--_-__---_-_____--___---- ---___---__----------_-__ 8 ° Nvto-tv.cit`-offairfax.org -" 2014 Fairfax Holiday Decorating Contest Entry Name: o 1 1 Street Address: ECRWSS Phone Number: Email Address: Display theme or brief description.- Postal escription:Postal Customer Fairfax, IA 52228 Fairfax 1 Library° DepartmentFire November7:00 PM Mail the nomination form to: City of Fairfax, PO Box 337,Fairfax, IA 52228, put it in the Firemen's Hall drop box at the city clerk's office, or email your entry to i'�i r faxa sotithslope.net no later than November 17. Fairfax Public Library News — November 2014 RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST 313 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2994 www.fairfax.lib.ia.us Email: Fairfax2@southslope.net Follow us on Faceboolc %%�� It�✓i bW'f��,Irf� )ff✓la��r✓r1'%1�i),�r o i��u�,1 fJ�a�� 9i d'� i ,;,, ,r,' ,,,, ,, u✓?✓� �' �;fA ;��/lLibrary Hours: Monday, Tuesday, 8T Thursday: Noon - 7:00 pin Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pin Friday: Noon - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am — Noon TY yi'j� r✓✓I/✓S)a rdl�1�� November Calendar � 1�1 �vAr�� ;F'r�d, ' S. ✓ ", °.w :��. � �IV, 4th Library Board Meeting 7 pm � n - y� 4th Election Day `� ~ ,. Election 4th Library open 9 am - 7 pm Stop in when you come i F " ; to vote for treats and to see what we have to offer - r � ( 18th Fairfax Historical Meeting 6:30 pm ..... r"'T...... a; 20th Parks and Beautification Meeting 7 pm November 4th is Election Day, Please stop in 25th Thanksgiving Party the library when you come to vote and e "Please Register" enjoy some refreshments and see what your 27th& 28th Library Closed for Thanksgiving local library has to offer. �✓ t, y; December Calendar 2d Library Board Meeting 7pm Services the Fairfax Public Libraryoffers: n 13th . Black & White $0.10 a page 13 Winterfest 9-12 24th & 25th Closed for Christmas • Color Copies $0.25 a page 31st Closing at 4 pm • Faxing o Sending $1.00 local or toll-free � o Sending $1.50 Long Distance DVD and Blu-Ray o Receiving $1.00 for first 5 pages and t,✓ t� Barbie and the Secret Door, Neighbors, Sex Tape. Earth to $0.25 for each additional page Disc repair $2.00 a disc Echo Mr. Peabody& Sherman Third Person A Million p ways to Die in the West, Million Dollar Arm, Thomas & Inter-Librar Loan $1.00 an item ✓ � ,��k b W, "� �'in y Friend Tales of the Brave Proctoring Exams y �+ ✓, � DVD, Blu-Ray, and Blu-Ray 3D • g t Scannin g Godzilla X-Men Days of Future Past We check out NOOKS, cake pans, magazines, 11DVD Blu-Ras DVD's audio books for adults and ,. ✓ 9 w%b a�, � ��,rr,: � r a,,aF aJ�)l�.r.� d ,!,„jp it&, �� "��'N✓i y > > The Purge: Anarchy, A Letter to Momo Basilisk The g y' � � children and puzzles along with books for all t' Calling, Funny People, Carrie, Carrie(2002), Vacancy Alone in the Dark, Star Wars Rebels, Hot Shots, Edward ages - from board books to large print. THREE FAIRFAX BROTHERS VISIT THEIR MOTHER Scissorhands, Drop Dead Fred, Election, Erin Brockovich, We have Tumblebooks for children and Over- Cool World, Captain Ron, The Butter Cream Gang, Amos drive to check out eBooks and audio books. Home in Fairfax last week and together for the first time in two years, right & Andrew Both these services can be found on our web- above were Mrs. Ann Stallman's three service sons. Left to right, Cpl. Raymond TV Series site. Stallman of Camp Pickett, Va., Cpl. Bernard Stallman, in Alaska 18 months and The Office Season 5 & 6, Doctor who Season 1, 5 &6 now at Camp Haan, Calif, Mrs. Stallman and Cpl. Albert J. Stallman, overseas One Tree Hill Season 4 & 6, Knight Rider Season 1-3, We take food for fines, so for each 20 months, slightly wounded in action and now stationed at Camp Forrest, Tenn. The Magic School Bus Complete Series 8 discs non-perishable food item you bring in we Popular mechanics for Kids Complete Series 4 discs deduct a dollar fine and donate this food to various food banks in the area. Follow us on Facebook to see what has recently been added and all our happenings! LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 2014 Library Board Minutes MAYOR'S MINUTE October 7, 2014 Board Members present: Mary Rita Meyers, Roger Abel, Billy Toner, David Lees , Dot Pospischil, Bernie Kleppe, Tim By Jason Rabe Stallman, Theresa Whittlesey, and Linda Pribyl. Staff Present: Cathy Bayne Pospischil called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Agenda Nvas approved by Lees, seconded by Meyers, and motion carried 9-0. September minutes Nvere revieNved as received. Pribyl made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Kleppe, and It has been a beautiful Fall, hopefully everyone has enjoyed it to its fullest. A group of the vol- motion carried 9-0 unteer organizations known as the Fairfax Civic Coalition recently put on the 2nd Annual Haunted Trail. Over 420 kids participated, it was a fantastic success. This group also has put Expenses were reviewed and discussed for September. Toner made a motion to approve the expenses for September. On an Easter Egg Hunt, and will be putting On the inaugural Winterfest On December 13th. It is Me�Ters seconded, motion carried 9-0 great to have so many people vested in the enrichment of our community. Financial Report Nvas then discussed. Our major projects are finishing up for the year including the East Cemetery Rd. project, drain- Circulation reports were reviewed. September numbers are up compared to last September. age projects, and the trail project. There are a few remaining punch list items and then every- Old Business Nvas then discussed and that the Radon Mediator came but needed Blue Prints of Librarv. They have not thing should be Open and ready to go. Another item Of note is the Fairfax Fire Department returned. Pribyl Neill call and see what their plan is. which also serves and is partially funded by Walford and the surrounding area is currently Bayne called The Gazette to see about library info being published. Monday-Wednesday is the community page. Bayne working to upgrade our mainline fire truck. Our fire chief and officers have worked hard to de- has name and email address to submit info to and they may decide to publish. velop and work a plan to keep our equipment on a rotation so that our communities have up to date services and to meet the growing population of our area. As a volunteer organization the Red Cedar Chamber music Nvas Nvell attended, about 40 people. Fire Department is a vital cog in serving our community. Tree Trimming Nvas then discussed. Trees have been trimmed but stump Nvas not removed. Building Repair update Nvas next on the agenda. Things have been moving along, very dusty in library. Hughes Neill be Eagle Court OF Honor Ceremony doing planters in the front low maintenance shrubs Nve believe. We are still having lots of troubles Nvith the locks on the doors. B &W Locksmith out twice last Nveek to either lock or unlock doors for us. Lees made a motion to replace all For locks on the new doors, seconded by Pribyl. Motion carried 9-0 Connor Krlegermeler New Business October 25`x'Haunted Trail, Library is teaming Nvith Parks and Beautification to present part of the story. We have a vol- unteer to tape all suckers on to bookmarks. When: Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 2:00 PM Winterfest is December 13`x' Library Nvill have Christmas activities in Community Room that morning. Where: Concordia Lutheran Church ILA Conference is October 22-20'in Cedar Rapids. Bayne Nvill attend. 42 10 Johnson Ave NW Bayne attended Prairie Creeks Literacy Nights. Promoted library and gave out 8 new cards. Cedar Rapids, 1A 52405 Read America-Reading is Contagious Kick-off Nvas at Barnes &Noble. Bayne attended the kick-off and Cedar Rapids Citv Council Nvhere the mayor Proclaimed October 16 & 17`x'Read America-Reading is Contagious Days. This is the please RSVP: November 14th to 319-365-7271 18`x'consecutive year of America Reads involving Catholic Metro, Cedar Rapids, College Community, Linn-Mar, Mari- on and Summit School Districts along Nvith the support from Cedar Rapids, Ely, Fairfax,Hiawatha and Marion libraries. Lees made a motion that once the construction is finished Nve get all the carpets cleaned. Whittlesey seconded,motion g carried 9-0 Connor's Eagle project WaS mulching the trees at Toner made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:33;Pribyl seconded. Motion carried 9-0. the Fairfax Sports Complex In June. Respectfully Submitted, Cathy Bayne Bernie Kleppe PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18� 2014 Seventh AnnualMinutes Parks and Beautification Committee Fairfax Youth Sports Association Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM Fairfax Public Library Members in Attendance: Cathy Bayne, Jo Ann Beer, Vernon Cerveny, Cathy Krouse, Torrie LeFebure, Tim paq etti 0inner McKeever 1, Haunted Trail Planning • The Parks Cm mittee irill Join forces frith the, Libraty to host one station. The,Libraty has already Friday,day, Nov. 7 2014 @ the American LegIon ordered bookmarks and suckers. "Still Just $5 per ticket" Winterfest Update A possible Winter event is being planned by the Fairfax Coalition groip, irith a tentative date of De- ** '� � cembet 6. Ideas feet e discussed including milk jug luminaries, lights around The C'omplex's flag- ' � A I I You Care To Eat ' � � �� irere � �� pole and including the holiday lights contest. A formal presentation will occur at the October **5-bpm Ci yc yc �� ty Council meeting. **Spaghetti , salad garlic toast & a drink** The Ridge Basketball Court Update , The equipment has been installed and is open to the public. Fundraiser to support the Fairfax � n Fishing Pond Discussion ; Baseball, Softball, T-Ball and Soccer leagues 9 � Jo Ann met with.lane and Al Sankot regarding the maintenance and possible enhancement of the 50-50 Drawlh pond near the north entiyway sign. Jane will organize a neighborhood meeting f)r additional 9� input and frill then present ideas to the City Council. Opportunities for Citizens Not on the Agenda f� There are several broken sideiralk sections at The Complex that may need attention prior to the Haunted Trail. r MON woo Cathy and L ernon iri11 attend the October Linn County Trails meeting. / Advance tickets can The nein iralking biking trail is scheduled to open some time in November, frith anofficial Opening ceremony being planned be purchased from any T-Ball, Softball, Soccer or Baseball or coach! • player i� ATTENTION. We need your clean gallon and 1/2 gallon milk jugs for a Wlnterfest luminary project. Jugs can be left at the library. Thank you for your help! CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2014, CONTINUED Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to approve final passage and adoption with respect to OR To the Citizens of Fairfax: DINANCE 16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE ORDINANCES OF 2012, OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 69 PARKING REGULATIONS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. By the time you read this the season will be over. No more practices. No more Discussion was held about the speed limit on East Cemetery Road. It is to be 25 mph from Williams games. No more popcorn! But what a year 2014 has been for the Fairfax Youth Blvd to just east of Driftwood Lane. East of this point it is to be 35 mph. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to introduce and approve the first reading of ORDINANCE Sports Association. 17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2012, OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 63 SPEED REGULATIONS. Roll call In 2014, every one of our programs saw increases in registrations, with 530 vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to suspend the rile requiring that an ordinance be voted on registrations in all. The boys and girls played 208 T-ball, baseball, softball and for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to ORDINANCE 17. Roll call vote: soccer games. Why are those numbers important? Because you created them! Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. That's right; it's all because of you. Because of you the FYSA is able to pro- Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve final passage and adoption with respect to ORDI vide uniforms NANCE 17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 201uniforms for all 530 players. Because Of you the FYSA 1S able t0 Supply THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 63 SPEED REGULATIONS. Roll all 54 teams with the equipment and supplies needed to play that many games. call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Because of you the FYSA is able to do all of this and still not charge the boys Motioned by Otto, seconded by Magers to approve the city clerk attend the Annual Empower Laserfiche Conference in January. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. and girls of Fairfax to play. Since the very beginning, the first pancake break- Discussion was held concerning the Annual Holiday Decoration Contest. This year people are to nomi- fast was in 2008, this community has always shown its support for the kids. nate their own addresses. The list of nominated addresses will be in the December FACTS. People will be Whether it was buying tickets, donating money or resources, or volunteering asked to vote during the Winterfest on December 13. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the claims list dated October 14, 2014. Ayes: Beer, (111 volunteer coaches in 2014) you have always been there for the bids. Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Cindy Frey asked about ways to keep the cars off of the trail along East Cemetery Road and about placing stop signs on East Cemetery Road at 80"' Street. Discussion was held about the sidewalks at The Complex. The FYSA is proud to participate in other community events as well, like the Motioned by Beer, seconded by Wainwright to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, Haunted Trail, Fairfax USA Days and, in April 2014, the first annual Fairfax and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Easter Egg Hunt. Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 10:21 PM. Mayor Jason Rabe So we'll clean the popcorn machine for the final time this season, take a mi- City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson nute to enjoy the successes of the kids over the year and then get ready for Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. 2015. uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuiiuiuiuiuiuiuiuiiii�iu iu�uui�"""" The City of Fairfax Oh, one other thing. Don't forget the FYSA 7th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on tV o ices tivill6e Friday November 7, from 5-8 pm at the Fairfax American Legion. Thanks ff again. AN closed on 7'HURSDAY, NOTE-MBBR 27, 20-14 See you at the ballpark. . . . x and FRID.�LY., NOTENBER 28, 20-14 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. 'We wish ou a 'o ous hottday season. FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2014, CONTINUED Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-90, A RESOLUTION TO AP- PROUDLY • • PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 6 FROM RATHJE CONSTRUCTION, CO. FOR THE PHASE 2 EAST CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE- MENTS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieder, Otto, and Magers. Nays: none. Abstain: Wainwright. Marianne Wainwright abstained be- Leaves are covering the lawns. You can choose to put them in yard waste bags and have them cause of a conflict of interest. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-90 duly adopted. picked up on the scheduled day, or you have the option to burn them in a burn barrel. Just a re- Discussion was held about the street light design for East Cemetery Road. Type of light, type of pole, and minder - the only items that are allowed to be burned are yard waste and leaves. No household outlets for holiday decorations were discussed. items or other trash should be in your burn barrel. The last yard waste collection day for 2014 is Motioned by Otto, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-91, A RESOLUTION DIRECT- Monday, November 24. ING LINN COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN AND If you need to do open burning, you must obtain a burn permit from the Linn County Public COST ESTIMATES FOR STREET LIGHTING ALONG EAST CEMETERY ROAD IN CONNEC- TION WITH THE PHASE 2 EAST CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL Health Department. They are located at 501 13th Street NW, Cedar Rapids. Their telephone AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call number is 319-892-6000. Their website is: http://www.linncounty.or-/ham Be sure to follow vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe de- a11 of the rules associated with your burn permit. Open burning should always be attended. clared RESOLUTION 2014-91 duly adopted. The detention basin at the corner of 801h Street and East Cemetery Road will need to be inspected and the work paid for before the City will accept the basin. Shane Wicks gave an update about the trail project. There are five working days left. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-92, A RESOLUTION APPROV- ING CHANGE ORDER #9 FOR THE FAIRFAX TRAIL PROJECT ALONG EAST SIDE OF UN- NAMED TRIBUTARY TO PRAIRIE CREEK, IDOT PROJECT NUMBER STP-E-2462(601) FROM TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wain- wright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-92 duly adopted. Motioned y Otto seconded y Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2014-93, A RESOLUTION AP- ,�� PROVING CHANGE ORDER#10 FOR THE FAIRFAX TRAIL PROJECT ALONG EAST SIDE OF , UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO PRAIRIE CREEK, IDOT PROJECT NUMBER STP-E-2462(601) . FROM TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-93 duly adopted. - - Motioned b Magers, seconded b Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-94 A RESOLUTION TO AP- 319-366-3667 y g � y PP Septic System Installation*Septic Site Analysis&Percolation Testing*Sewer&Drain Installation PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 8 FROM TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE FAIR- Water Installation&Replacement*Foundation&Basement Digging*Demolition*Trucking&Hauling FAX TRAIL ALONG EAST SIDE OF UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO PRAIRIE CREEK BETWEEN Site Utilities*Backhoe&Bulldozer Services*Grading&Trenching*Site Clearing EAST CEMETERY ROAD AND FRONT STREET PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. t] red&;operated by Dan Zamastil,Pat Zamastil,and Charlie Fisher Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-94 duly adopted. Discussion was held concerning the City's Long Term Trails Plan. Revisions were suggested. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-95, A RESOLUTION TO AP- ',!, ,6!, ,t ai .' i "I''6'r ?wVdY";'s'�i, 'Jlf/r/� u ' fl 2,val ✓IJ"� /rJ%%ilY �.�1 6" rl r„' Pf ;i 1 Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, PROVE CITY OF FAIRFAX'S LONG TERM TRAILS PLAN Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-95 duly adopted. Shane Wicks discussed adopting the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area Design Standards. He will meet with staff to determine modifications they may want to make before adoption. ! Motioned. by Wainwright, seconded. by Beer to introduce and. approve the first reading of ORDINANCE 16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2012, OF THE i r�/! /I�Il �i ✓/1�1t! t r�j,/�f!�it iij i� M CITY OF FAIRFAX IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 69 PARKING REGULATIONS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to suspend the rile requiring that an ordinance be voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to ORDINANCE 16. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. 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Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Wainwright. Nays: Magers. Motion car- pancakes, eggs, Ilam and Sausage, rolls and muffins, fresh fruit, ried. juice, milk, and coffee Joe Kell gave a recap of FYSA's 2014. Hundreds of children and adults participated in t-ball, baseball, soft- ball, and soccer. They added new leagues in 2014 and saw an increase in participation in all activities at all lev- Free Will donation With supplemental funds provided els. FYSA also participated in the Easter Egg Hunt and the Haunted Trail. Larry Burger presented their annual TIF report. by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Discussion was held about the sewer line correction needed at Meadow Oak. Shane Schrader talked with Mayor Rabe and stated that he feels the City of Fairfax should pay the entire cost to correct the connection, not St. Stephen's Nimble Fingers QUilters have donated a beautiful just $5,000 of the work. handmade quilt for a raffle Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to have the City of Fairfax pay for the sewer line connection correc- tion at Meadow Oak, up to a maximum of$11,625 per the quote. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wain- $1 .00 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.00 wright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Shane Wicks submitted a report about flood impacted areas. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-87, A RESOLUTION TO AP- /�, See you at Central Lutheran School PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 1 FROM RAY'S EXCAVATING, LLC FOR STREAM CHANNEL 310 Third St W FLOOD REPAIR WORK. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: � , Newhall none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-87 duly adopted. � and bring yo u r appetite Theresa Waln discussed their frustrations with drainage in the area of their business, Waln Repair and Colli- sion Center. Melody Vance has been contacted about needed corrections. This topic will be on the agenda until �uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu� all work is completed. Staff members have met with FEMA about the flood expenses. They are starting the required paperwork. Discussion was held about the MS Walk request to use The Complex in May of 2015. There is a men's softball G� NNlltte's, 'Wo-aerIl tournament scheduled for that weekend. Jessica will be contacted to see if they can change the date. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve a Commercial Sign Permit Application from Hayden Iii11 Q all °Water With t tie an S , Nl`af -Ups°ng Contracting at 325 80th Street Court. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion "The,e, IiI" Ig 1 l Mike Dufoe, Hall and Hall Engineers, gave an update about the Phase 2 East Cemetery Road Area Improve- 11111111f11f111/%// p i „oi ii%i%! r"' ments Project. It is nearly complete, there is still some seeding to do. Drainage in the 80th Street area and at Fred Woods property was discussed as well as trail signage/painting. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-88, A RESOLUTION TO AP- II � ' 110, PROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FROM RATHJE CONSTRUCTION, CO. FOR THE PHASE 2 EAST CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS � � " ''' „�,,,,,�„ ,I� CIE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, „ �� N � '� �� `� ��„ p� Otto and Magers. Nays: none. Abstain: Wainwright. Marianne Wainwright abstained because of a conflict of �„ ”' ��A, interest. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-88 duly adopted. Discussion was held concerning working days adjustment to the project. Hall and Hall Engineering is recom- Walter. Ijt� 1urg 01i L e. ,. , mending 3.5 working days be added. Rathje Constriction is requesting more days and has refused to sign a � Change Order No. 5. The City Council decided to accept the engineer's recommendation. nk W n ln,i.j ('Rs', ' Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-89, A RESOLUTION TO AP- Iron & Odor 1 Removal PROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FROM RATHJE CONSTRUCTION, CO. FOR THE PHASE 2 EAST Salt Delivery CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS h Option PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden �nt � �. 1 ��" �� Otto, and Magers. Nays: none. Abstain: Wainwright. Marianne Wainwright abstained because of a conflict of ��r r�,, �� RF '�, . � ,�� IN&�� /O interest. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-89 duly adopted. 3 19�45 9 6-6 3, Proudly Serving Fairfax CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2014 & the Surrounding Communities CITY OF FAIRFAX Since 1998! REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING It OCTOBER 14, 2014 *Complete Auto Body Repair & Refinish The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at Fairfax City REPAIR *I-CAR Gold Class Certified Hall. Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Facility & Technicians Frieden, Travis Otto, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson, *Free Estimates — Stop in Any Time Cathy Bayne and Lynn Miller. COLLISION *Paintless Dent Repair Available by Appointment Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieder, Otto, Magers, and LC E N T E R Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Discussion was held about the wording of a motion during the September meeting. A clarification is to U.S. HIGHWAY 151 21 Williams Boulevard — Fairfax be added to the motion concerning cost sharing with Shane Schrader for sewer work at Meadow Oak Devel- FAIRFAX, IA (319) 846-3434 opment. The motion should read: Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers for the City of Fairfax to pay www.welnrepeir.com Monday-Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm 50%, up to a maximum of $5,000.00, of the quote to make this sewer main connection correction. Ayes: Friday 7:00am to 5:OOpm Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Saturday 8:00am to 12:OOpm Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve the City Council minutes dated September 9, 2014 as amended. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to place on file the Library Board of Trustees minutes dated Sep- tember 2, 2014 and the Parks and Beautification Committee minutes dated August 21, 2014. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Linn County Deputy Sheriff Egli presented the list of calls. A car parked on Vanderbilt this weekend as i well as East Cemetery Road's parking and speed ordinances were discussed. 9th Annual Turke Bash Cathy Bayne stated they hope the library building work will be completed by November 2, 2014. They have installed deadbolt locks to help with the door issues. w��' N%ftlNNIM�0INWNIMVMINNNNIIMHill NdhHq�NN Wednesday Nov 261" — 7PM Fire Chief Mike Sankot informed the City Council that they have another fire department interested in pur- 00 chasing the 2004 International for $60,000. This trick is currently kept at Walford. The Department would N WIN TURKEYS, HAMS, CASH, PRIZES like to sell this truck, order a new truck to be kept at Fairfax, and move a truck from Fairfax to Walford. They are working on the specifications for the new trick and will have quotes later. A bond issue will be re- BAR e- B GRM quired to purchase a new trick. The fire department can make the payments from their regular budget. 'fl'Ii IIIIIIINIIp VETE �� 1 Motioned by Otto, seconded by Frieden to approve selling the 2004 International fire trick for $60,000 to the Albion Fire Department. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion FAM FAX,IOW N` TUESDAYNOV 11th carried. r — — — — — — — — — — — (Veterans Stop In.for A Free Dr-ink Of Ch02CG' The City of Walford wants to upgrade their rescue trick. They purchased the trick, but it is in the City of I I Fairfax's name because of insurance. They will be paying for the new trick. 690 1tX $1 o.ao II't 1..�e�'�il 'cate Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to sell or trade-in the 1995 GMC rescue trick according to the (Gift certifie«tefor use on Future visit) City of Walford's wishes, providing they purchase the replacement vehicle. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Mag- I ers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. BONE IN WINGS I THANK YOU //� Lynn Miller stated that the City had the culvert east of Driftwood Lane scoped and jetted. They are in the ALL DAY EVERYDAY I FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY process of getting a quote to make needed repairs. We have a supply of salt on hand for winter, the flushing 1 — — — — — — — — — — — J is almost complete, and the new sidewalk is in at The Complex. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the financial reports as submitted. Ayes: Beer, Frieden Otto Mag g Y Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. ui uii ui�i ui ii uuui uii uIu uuuuuu i i uuuu iii uuuii uii a ii uuuuii uuuuiii� uiii a uuuui pui uuuiu°i°gllll�u ui a uuuiii�ui�i uui uii alai uuuuii uuui a uuu a uuui Discussion was held about Winterfest activities. The Fairfax Coalition is requesting ermission to use the new trail and bridge for a Winterfest Parade. The parade would begin at Hawks Ridge Park and go to the BUY ONE GET TRADITIONAL. $2BEEFTACOS VC American Legion Hall. This would include golf carts, ATVs, a horse drawn wagon, and other entries. Types 1Y2 PRICE ONE '2 OFF CHICKEN WING of acceptable use of the trail and bridge, snow removal, ice control, and lighting were discussed. Other Win- TENDERLOIN DINNER- $7.99 2 FOR 1 CHICKEN terfest activities are a scavenger hunt, business open house, cookie walk, Santa, and more. 2 TOPPING BASKETS 10 Wings,Fries,Coleslaw MARGARITAS $3CORONA $8 99 P I ZZNS or$1.00 off Single Basket Add$1.00 For Boneless $3 BUD LIGHT LIME f k-� f Emergencies dial 911 k k k k Linn County Sheriff's Non Emergency - 319.892.6100 ANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTER HAM DINNER Holiday Safety Tips • Trim tightly: Cutting back landscaping such as trees, $ 12.00 MOM &I'm .......... shrubs and flower beds in the fall can be an effective way 2"s 00/1"F/ IN/10 to guard against spots where criminals can lurk or hide behind overgrown landscaping. American Legion Post 5 72 Light the night: Darkness comes earlier in the fall and winter months, so it's important that areas are properly Fairfax, Iowa illuminated at all times. Time your light: With darkness consuming daylight, purchasing a light timer could be a smart idea— especially if you work overnights or keep otherwise unusual hours. Saturday November 22 2014 Be sure to use one if traveling over the holidays too. Decorate with decorum: If you decorate the interior or exterior of your property, make sure you don't overload Doors Open at 5 :30 PM outlets. Also, if you're hanging outdoor lights, make sure you're using lights designed specifically for outdoor use; Serving Begins at 7 :00 PM keep the same caution in mind when using interior lights. • Conduct timely testing: 'Tis the season to test the batteries in your smoke detectors and make sure all fire extinguishers are working properly. • Gut the gutters: If gutters aren't properly cleared of leaves and debris in the fall, heavy snow and ice k � � � � � � � � � � � � � � k can cause irreparable damage during winter. * Secure Santa's stash: It's a good idea to remove holiday gifts from your car after a shopping trip, otherwise you could be an easy target for a holiday thief. If you must keep gifts in your car, secure them Ready to Meet Your in the trunk or cover them with a blanket. And always lock your car doors. Large Boat and RV Needs * Set the mood: While it's fun to decorate with signs of the season, it's important to do so safely. Avoid SCOTT AKERS using real candles— "candles" that use LED light instead of real flames add the same ambiance as the HIGH & DRY real thing. Zeora J 2eiipli STORAGE * Keep it faux: While real greenery looks and smells like the holiday season, it can dry out—quickly y o u r- h a i r y o u r, w a y "Your Clutter is Our Bread and Butter!" becoming a fire hazard. Faux greenery looks great, is less messy and presents fewer risks than * Fenced and Gated evergreen or pine. 'lt,.� ordt (1�riojjcr "'I"I ) * Security Cameras * Secure sliders: If you live on the ground level and have windows or sliding glass doors that are easily coloi,isL hah- clE�Signer * Concrete Floors accessible from the outside, consider adding extra security measures to keep * On Site RV Repair Y holiday gifts safe. Keep the shades drawn most of the time, and consider located at * 14'x48' Storage Units with using PVC pipe or a piece of wood to ensure sliding glass doors can't be J. 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Contact us with questions about which electronic formats are accepted for logos. PDF's do not produce a good quality im- age. Level 3: $100 annual fee: You provide Promotional Items and Literature Level 2: $50 annual fee: You provide Literature Level 1: No Charge: Your business or organization will be included in the Fairfax Area Directory Completed enrollment forms may be mailed to: City of Fairfax PO Box 337 Fairfax IA 52228 or dropped off at the City Clerk's office,525 Vanderbilt Street, or scanned and emailed to fairfaxdepclerk(i�southslope.net • Level 2, 3, or 4, please enclose the appropriate fee with your form. We accept checks payable to City of Something's moving!,! Fairfax, or cash. �= ♦ Please bring a supply of 50 of your literature and promotional items to City Hall. Check out our new revolving sign at the kiosk next to Casey"S in Fa I rfaX! Need the time & temperature? INFORMATION TO BE PRINTED IN THE FAIRFAX AREA DIRECTORY We have you covered on Highway 151 . Name of Business or Organization Contact Person(s) Location PO Box/mailing address City State Zip Phone Grab the young and young at heart! Cell Phone Fax Email Santa will be here during our Open Houseth Website � Friday, December 12 3:00pm-6:00pm and Hours, �✓ What should customers know about your business or organization? (use an additional sheet if needed) Saturday, December 13t" 8:30am-11 :00am Open House festivities will be going on all day Friday, December 121H. 9 F IR X 1 A FA oil a alai LENDERT�TEAV� CJ BANK FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: What is the best way to contact you? FAIRFAX 2015 WELCOME PACKET PROGRAM Thank You to all of the businesses and organizations that supported the Fairfax New Resident Welcome Packet program in 2014. We are now accepting applications for the 2015 program. This is a great way to promote your business or organization, while helping to make our new residents feel welcome. SATE 'HE DATE' When new residents stop by Fairfax City Hall to sign up for city utility service, they receive a Welcome Packet which consists of an insulated bag imprinted with the logos of our Welcome Packet Partners, SATURDAY a Fairfax Area Directory, a folder with information helpful to those who are new to the Fairfax area, plus literature and promotional items provided by area businesses and organizations. DECENBEX 1373 Four levels of participation are available. Please look them over to see which level works best for your FOR business or organization. Then fill out the Enrollment Form indicating the level you have chosen and return it to: City of Fairfax, PO Box 337, Fairfax, IA, 52228. Levels 2-4 please include your check payable to City of Fairfax. If you have questions, call (3 19) 846-2204 or send an email to fairfaxdepclerkc,southslope.net F4IR �� Level 1: Free! �'°" WDO"ERFES11" Your business listed m the Fairfax Area Directory Level 2: $50 annual fee - Literature you provide (flyer, brochure, coupon, business card, etc.) included in the Welcome Packet 2014 - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory 'Watch the Fairfax FACTS Level 3: $100 annual fee for more information!!! - Promotional Item you provide included in the Welcome Packet bags - Literature you provide (flyer, brochure, coupon, business card, etc.) included in the Welcome Packet - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory Level 4: Welcome Packet Partner $200 annual fee - PLEASE SIGN UP BY DEC. 15, 2014 - Your company logo printed on the Welcome Packet bags - Your company logo featured on the Partners Logo Page in the Fairfax Area Directory 7/al WAFTED: FAIRFA BUSINESSES H ne kmHime" /ry/ TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FAIRFAX WINTERFEST 2014 �iRkRFAM �g "`P°`k"R° a BUSINESS SCAVENGER HUNT „l t` - * A half-page listing in the Partner Pages section of the Fairfax Area Directory SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 - * Each month we will feature one or two Welcome Packet Partners in our Fairfax Facts monthly newsletter (this Partner Feature is equal to a half-page newsletter advertisement, a $50 value) CONTACT TAMI ARMSTRONG AT 319-846-2300 OR - Promotional Item you provide included in the Welcome Packet bas - Literature you provide (flyer, brochure, coupon, business card, etc) included in the Welcome Packet TAMI@THEBANKHERE.COM - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory FOR MORE INFORMATION I PARTNER LEVEL SIGN—UP DEADLINE: DEC. 1 S, 2014 r' F Inri�m RFAX ..II I STATE SAVINGS BANK We'ry the bank her(.... ST. JOHN XXIII PUMPKIN FESTIVAL RACE RESULTS TIMELESS LEADERSHIP ��1/�„I� 11 Running of the second-annual St. John XXIII Pumpkin Festival FOR OUR (OMMUNITY, f ��i�jl �jr�lt� �� 5krace and 1-mile fun run took place Saturday, October 11, / �,,,,,iiai starting at 8 a.m. More than 210 runners competed for the $100 prize, given to the fastest overall male and female finishers. The road race course started at the church parking lot and continued On behalf of the employees,,## kfrofd rs, ire�tors, two grateful sons ar thea f adi s, p g throughout SW Cedar Rapids. and friends of Fairfax State Savings Bank, we congrgfulate F Dave ae IlS�' jillil Count�eSS Contributl�nS tp Eastern lau �ait hlsurater�fn leading'Ffrfax Stade Scott Johnson of Ames repeated as this year's fastest male finisher taking home the$100 prize, with a chip Savings Bank through generations a spccess. time of 16:09, beating his oNN course record. In addition to Johnson, the top five male finishers were: Mario Czarnomski, Cedar Rapids 16:35 Mike Nevman, Cedar Rapids 18:15 Michael Newhouse, Marion 18:32 r Louis Pelsang, Iowa City 18:53 The fastest female finisher, taking home her$100 prize, was Karen Harbaugh of Manchester, crossing the i' line in a time of 22:45. Jane Nvas joined in the top five Nvomen finishers by: Michelle ScliNvenn, Lisbon 22:59 Taylor Skala, Cedar Rapids 23:07 � Amy Homan, Cedar Rapids 23:15 Jenna Kohoutek, Solon 23:47 "We started off a little chilly this morning,” says Tim Kroeze, co-chair of the St. John XXIII Pumpkin Fes- tival 5k run, "but it turned out to be a great day for a run, spirits Nvere high, and all runners had a great time." Co-chair Darcy Ehrmann added, "We want to thank all the runners, volunteers and race sponsors, and we look fonvard to our 3'a annual race next October." D " %� All 5k participants received a souvenir race metal and were treated to a variety of post-race amenities, in- eners Filteluding, of course,pumpkin bars.Nearly 50 participants took place in the 1-mile fun run, which started at 9 a.m.nking Water, S st"ems Odor Remo . da ,r XZ y Fairfax Historical Foundation (FHF) C Prairie Hill Elementary Saving the past for the future. g Communit Oen House Col'Y11�1.U111t Y y p October Meeting Thursday, November 13 School District The October meeting of the Fairfax Historical Foundation was held October 21. We would 4 : 30 — 6 : 30 p m like to remind the community that these meetings are opened to the public and we welcome participation in our monthly meetings. They are held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 Please join us on November 13 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at Prairie Hill at the Library. Elementary for a Community Open House. This is a true community celebration as we celebrate the opening Prairie's 5t" and newest elementary The main subject of discussion of this meeting was the cookbook we are beginning to put to- school. gether. "Historical Fairfax Recipes" will be compilation of recipes from the past residents of • Meet the staff Fairfax, memorial recipes, historical photos, maps and vintage ads from the past. • Meet our students • Enjoy astudent-lead tour • Enjoy some local music There will be signs placed around the community within the next couple of weeks that will • Brief program at 5:30 pm in the library provide blank recipe cards that you can you to submit your recipe (s) or your photo memorial with recipe for $5. Prairie Hill Elementary officially opened August 20, 2014 and welcomed 500 students, 75 staff members and Primos, the building therapy dog. We would like to invite local businesses to advertise in the new cookbook. If you are interest- ed in advertising in the cookbook please call the Foundation at 846-2951 or an email to fair- faxhi story@southslope.net and we will visit with you on the details. Recipes and memorials should be submitted by January 15th, 2015. We plan on having the cookbook available for sale in time for USA Days 2015. CITY NEWS QUICKIES The funds from the sales of the cookbook and other fundraisers will be used in the securing of • If you notice a street light not working properly, let the City or the utility company know. You may call the a building (when found) to serve as the museum/office for the Fairfax Historical Foundation. city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. • Moving? Contact the city clerk's office to let us know your forwarding address and when you will be moving. • Motorized vehicles may not be driven on the grounds at city parks. This includes go-carts, snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, cars, etc. Please call the Linn County Sheriff s Department at 319-892-6100 to report a violation. • Did you know you can sign up to have your Fairfax utility payment deducted from your checking or savings account automatically each month? It is a great way to simplify Your life and to avoid tatepayments an late charges. • If you want to pay your Fairfax utility payment with a credit card or e-check, go to our website at www.cit offairfax.or and click on Make an Online Payment. There is a $3.95 convenience charge for each payment. / � N • Call before you dig. Dial 811 for Iowa One Call. • Dogs must be on a leash if they are off your property and be sure you clean up after your pet. / 9• ;1 � , • Stay away from constriction sites, they are dangerous. • Snow will be falling soon- be sure you remove any vehicles from the street during snow removal times. This helps keep the area in front of your property clearer. • Property owners are responsible to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting their property. If you are r unable to do this, please make arrangements for someone to take care of this winter task. • As you walls around town, please be respectful of the private property you are near. Don't litter or trespass, and be sure to pick up any mess your pet makes. /141-11 7 e Haunte4 Trail HaThanksg lV�� On a beautiful fall night, the of #13, also known as the Ghost Train of Fairfax, • roared to life once again. The Fairfax Civic Coalition presented the 2nd annual Haunted Trail featuring the story of the Ghost Train of Fairfax on Saturday, Octo- ber 25th. More than 420 kids of all ages listened to the ghost story as they made their way around the Complex in search of circus animals, soldiers, fire fighters, celebrities, other characters and of course the Ghost Train itself. There were plen- auuuuuuu'uVuuuuuuuuu'u'u y/ ty of treats for the kids and free hot chocolate and popcorn for everyone. %iii More than 30 volunteers were on hand to make sure everyone had a great time. A big thank you to all of the members of the Fairfax Civic Coalition: The City of Prairie Creek Veterinary Clinic Fairfax, Fairfax American Legion Pekomy Post 572, Fairfax Fire and Rescue, 135 80tH Street Fairfax Historical Society, Fairfax Knights of Columbus 91194, Fairfax Public Library, Fairfax Lions Club, Fairfax Parks and Beautification Committee, Fairfax Fairfax TA USA Days Committee, Fairfax Youth Sports Association and the Masons, both St. 319-846-2330 Clair 9164 and Fidelitas 9364 lodges. PaintMasters, Thinkingabout 1 Quality ualit at an affordable cost opening a Free Estimates Locally owned and operated --I - new account? Nowbo 31-9 ay, a �kln�fa j s�9� ... /lt rb ♦ / /i/ %%%%%%/Di/ viii"ilii , , J�' /" s'23 Z��e��0 Apply on-line today! 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