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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 2014 Newsletter � 1 c� 2014 Welcome Packet Partner Highlight ; F lw "Home Sweet Home" "Home • �+I urioiuum u'"''°��m w�iu��'. ' b� `i� ��'a!�'�l U�a�+rs�r ��i��!��r�yr�y✓( "`'; �i �'' 11i111111111�r it„?i%�i��< GuarantyBank � Trust C . anrusCompany y TRAIL BRIDGE DELIVERED Jason Rabe, VP Retail Lending 300 80tH Street Court, PO Box 275 The week of August 13, 2014, the pieces of the trail Fairfax, IA 52228 bridge were delivered and set in place. This is an excit- Phone. (319) 896-6191 io Guaranty ing part of the trail project. We are one step closer to connecting both parts of Fairfax.Fax• (319) 845-3010 Bunk Many residents watched the placement and many 'FIR Email: jrabeL)guaranty-bank.Com more have been making the trip to take a look. This is ,%,For your kind of life. -, great, but be aware the bridge is not ready for travel. ii 4� MEMBER FDIC Please be sure you stay out of this constriction site. 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We offer six locations closer to you in Cedar Rapids, Fairfax and Marion. � pILMI Ik d 4 / r fairfax@southslope.net -b .; City of Fairfax PO Box 337 PRSRT STD , Fairfax, IA 52228 US POSTAGE � PAID , FAIRFAX, IA Phone 319-846-2204 PERMIT N0.6 � faiifll'a)southslope.net r Nvyvvv.CitvoffaiiftX.org ECRWSS a Postal Customer ” Fairfax., IA 52228 ' Fairfax Library SeptemberFire Department ii PMy„ Firemen's Hall n,- ' RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST Fairfax Public Library News — September 2014 313 Vanderbilt Street Fairfax Iowa 52228 Fairfax Legion Post Erecting Community Building Phone: (319) 846-2994 www.fairfax.lib.ia.us Email: Fairfax2@southslope.net Reprinted from August 29, 1948 The Cedar Rapids Gazette Follow us on Faceboolc FAIRFAX - Pel{omy American Legion Post No. 572 of Fairfax is hash- Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, 8T Thursday: Noon - 7:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm in to coin letion its ne�y $15 000 American Legion Memorial building Nyhich g p g g Friday: Noon - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am — Noon N i11 get its first public use Sept. 4,prior to a planned Armistice day dedication. G Financed Nvith the aid of the community, it Nvill be a community building for Fairfax, as Nvell as a meeting place for the Legion post, v hich numbers feNver September Calendar than 100 members. 1st Library Closed Labor Day In the ne�y structure, Nyhich has been built in about 15 Nveeks there Nvill nd t be Fairfax's only basketball court and its only facilities for large community 2 Libra Board Meeting 7 m1? a. g p 7 A AMER, m�� ; N�4,$r _ oa .a„gyp h s ��;h5000b1- gatherings. 3rd_ 17th Library Book Sale Community Room 0 M 6„,�k0,�� ,� Al Work on the project began about a year ago. At that time, the post was 18th Parrs & Beautification Meeting 7 m id”ihi ,. °1 meeting in a small building, formerly a schoolhouse. October Calendar During the Nvar, a group of World War I members of the post purchased the building now occupied by Strangs, Inc., a sau- st sage plant. The structure, a rambling, two-story frame building on Fairfax's principal street, Nyas bought Ne th the idea in mind 1' Library Board Meeting 7 pm rd We survived the summer. Thanks of providing a neNy Legion home for an enlarged post when the veterans of World War II came home. 3 Red Cedar Chamber Music 7 pm th to all of those who participated in one or Later, it ryas discovered that the building could be sold at a profit and that the fund could be turned into the construction of 16 Parks & Beautification Meetmg 7 pm a neNy building. 25th Haunted Trail 5:30-8:30 Sports Complex several of the many things we had going Community Aided. 28th on at the library this summer. Remember This money, together�yith other community funds and receipts from a building drive, Nyent into the construction of the neNy 28 Halloween Party 6 pm . home. 31st Library Closing at 4:30 for Halloween to thank our local businesses for Jake Selzer of Fairfax drevy the plans and superintended the construction as head of the building committee, Selzer is a vet- their support of summer reading. eran of both World Wars. HoNvard ToNy served as building finance officer for the post. All teens and adults that turned in Much credit is due to Glenn E. Selzer, who served as commander of the post last year and who is recognized as the wheel- DVD and Blu-Ray reading logs, please stop by the library horse who kept things going as Legionnaires and the community planned and got under Nyay the neNy community building. Justin and the Knights Valor, Need for Speed, God's Not The structure Neill be operated under the control of a board of trustees v hich includes: Lester E. Mitchell, neNy commander and pick up your prizes! Dead, Moppets Most Wanted, Quiet Ones, Disney Nature: of Pekomy post, HoNvard TONY and EdNvard Buresh, along Nyith Mrs. Frank Bellon and Mrs. Adoph Selzer, who are members of Bears Jarhead 2: Field of Fire Batman: Assault on rd the American Legion Auxiliary. Join us October 3 at 7 pm for The neNy buildinghas a partial basement and tNyo levels above the round. Arkham Divergent Scooby-Doo! and Franlcen Creepy p g DVD, Blu-Ray, and Blu-Ray 3D Chamber Music and Dessert. Above the ground it is built of Waylite blocks. The building has a frontage of 52 feet, is 72 feet deep. Its combination auditorium-basketball court is 60 by 36 feet in size and it has a 12-foot deep stage. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Balcony. DVD Over the stage and along one side of the auditorium is a balcony v hich Nyill accommodate croNyds for basketball events, The Color Purple, Byzantium, Zorba the Greek, Bulworth, U. especially. Under the side balcony is a small meeting room v hich is enclosed and v hich can be used in cold Nyeather for small Deep Blue Sea, Sleeping Beauty, Tenure, Mrs. Doubtfire, I � groups without the necessity of heating the entire structure. The Man, Toy Story of Terror!, The Boxcar Children, Other facilities of the building include: Ticket booth and hat check room, kitchen, restrooms, shoNvers and a clubroom Fading Gigolo, Khumba, 5 Tyler Perry Movies, and TMNT ('1E DAR Nyill be reserved for Legionnaires only. There are two principal entrances to the building. One Nyill serve the auditorium RED C..h1.�Al�. Pulverizer Power ��1�� ,� � and the other the clubroom. TV Series "This building Nvill be truly a community building—not just a Legion hall or r � �r � "J fr� r M U S 1 C f� r� Jane by Design Volume One Gossip Girls Season 6 just a veterans' hall,”according to former Commander Selzer. u, ; ' a z' �� "We hope that in time eye Nyill have motion pictures here, because Fairfax does � � �z � ��y�f � Jon& Kate Plus 8 Season 4, Farscape The Archives, Red Cedar Chamber Music not offer that entertainment at the resent. We are hopeful, too that our auxiliary „, �� s The Office Season 2 Doctor Who Season 2 & 3, Red Cedar Chamber Music is dedicated to treating)-on to p p � y � � � g Nyill take over a corner of the balcony for library purposes. The hall can be used �� «�� One Tree Hill Season 1 the A orld's finest chamber music performed in Io��a's most for large community gatherings, for dances, for basketball games, dinners. ' beautiful facilities. Red Cedar Chamber Music is a catalyst Dedication Plans for stimulating artistic collaborations and creatiNit< at � ren � �.� �� 4��` r f C,��l"� home and worldwide Plans for the dedication of the neNy American Legion Memorial building call , ��<<, �'C .. C �' " About the Concert: for the appearance of Frost Patterson of Fontanelle neNy IoNya commander of the Classical music by Schubert and Bartok prepare the stage American Legion, together Nyith Hugo Dunninger of Anamosa, district command- to feature two neA-i- compositions by Dave Bozenhard- a er, and Ernest CroNvell, a member of the Fairfax post, Linn county commander. #9t quartet for electric guitar, classical guitar, flute and cello For a small post, Pekomy post has been a most active one. It already has its titled WhirlPoolside, plus a duet for steel-string guitar and entire membership signed up for 1949. ��` p i classical guitar. Dave's compositions cut across musical There are at present 96 members in the post, about 35 of vyhom are veterans of genies pith influences of jazz and rock fused into classical World War L Regular meetings attract from a half to tvyo-third of the member- NEW AND OLD COMMANDERS of Pehom asf No.572 rd th of the American Legion at Fairfax,discuss plans fo the annual Library Book Sale September 3thru 17 ! music. Red Cedar's Programming: Each season Red Cedar ship. Ameriearon Legion Hey Day celebrationwhichhas been sched- Chamber Music brings nearly 100 enlightening and enter- uled for Selat, 4.On the left is Lester E Mrtchell, newly-elae+ed eerender, nd' 1`gM) is Glenn � $elxer ,rho ; ,ved las beN-o g performances to audiences in Eastern Io��a and year Brad was the wheelhoarse of efforts 16 get the nee€ Ameri- can Legion Memorial building consfrucled. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 5, 2014 Library Board Minutes MAYOR'S MINUTE August 5, 2014 R �f� Board Members present: Linda Pribyl, Billy Toner , David Lees, Bernie Kleppe, Mary Rita Meyers , Jim Stall- By Jason Rabe man and Theresa Whittlesey. Also, new board member Roger Abel. Excused Absence: Dot Pospischil Staff Present: Cathy Bayne and Beth Wilz Kleppe 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 Lees, Motion carried 8-0. July minutes were reviewed as received. Lees made a motion to approve minutes. The motion was second- The summer is nearly over and the kids are already back in school. It is always ed by Pribyl. Motion carried 8-0. amazing to me how the years seem to go by faster as I get older. Hopefully you ex- Bills were then discussed. July expenses were then approved by Toner and seconded by Meyers. Motion perienced a safe summer and were able to mare new memories with friends and carried 8-0. Financial Reports were reviewed noting that we ended last year with $4150.46 short on revenue, $9581.11 family. short on budgeted expenditures and that left us $5040.35 net proceeds still left unspent. Circulation reports were reviewed noting numbers were very similar as last month. The summer saw a flurry of activity in town. Several construction projects are un- Radon Mitigation was then discussed. The company said they would waive the late fee for us and they are derway. The Solon Feed Mill is building a new building and refurbishing the grain insured. They hope to install the end of next week or the week after. The board told Bayne to be shown the proof of insurance and make a copy of that elevator in downtown Fairfax while Casey's is building a new store at the site of New Business was then discussed. Gloria Dei made some money to give us from Fairfax USA Days. Jim their old location. These are exciting additions and improvements to our communi- Bayne has found a magazine rack that he will donate to us. They sold popcorn and pop this year but they will ty. As a community we should appreciate the investment that our business commu- do something different next year since others were selling the same thing. Next year, Bayne will request noth- nity puts into their businesses as they serve their customer bases and improve their ing like a dog watering station be put in front of the library. It was also discussed that we need a working doorbell . locations. Summer Reading was then discussed saying we had 88 kids signed up with 71 participating which is a great percentage from the past. The weekly planned activities instead of story time have been a great success also. The projects underway by the City of Fairfax are also nearing completion. Please Review of the 2014 Budget was then discussed when Stallman made a motion to move the $5400 from last take the opportunity to see the new bike/walking bridge that was installed over year's budget to this year's budget. Bayne will ask City Council to transfer to savings to use for projects started last fiscal year, but not completed until this fiscal year.- computers, chair rail, Upgraded CoLibra Machine, bath- Prairie Creek, hopefully in a few short weeks we will be able to use this exciting room faucet Seconded by Toner, motion carried 8-0 new connection point. An important component of this is the E. Cemetery Rd Im- Subject Based Classification was then explained and why we want to change our non-fiction books to what provement Project. Hopefully, this project will finish soon, I thank the neighbors they will be using at the College Community School System. Election of officers was then discussed when Stallman made a motion to keep all officers the same. Toner impacted for their patience as this project has not moved as quickly as We had seconded, motion carried 8-0. hoped although the end is in sight. Disc Cleaning Machine was then brought up with the necessity of now having a policy to fix patrons discs. On the copies that Bayne submitted it was agreed to get rid of the word pristine condition and get rid of the words deep scratches. Before we start doing this it was brought up that we need to get the exact taxing rules from Cynthia Stimson. It was all agreed that they like the policy better out of all options that were reviewed. TWO NEW LOCATIONS ADDED TO PURCHASE GARBAGE TA]selling The first reading was done and will be reviewed again next month. It was decided that disc fixing service will charge $2 a disc and our sheets that we use for daily counting, we will add disc service and a count as to how The Fairfax Dairy Queen and The Star Bar, in addition to city hall, will now bmany the library fixes for themselves. Fairfax garbage tags. The City asked these local restaurants to help make garbage tagAdditional discussion was brought up about a book bill that was received today from December that Stim- son had not paid yet. Bayne was instructed to send her the required document that Stimson wants in a self- ble in Fairfax, seven days a week, and later than 4:00 in the afternoon. They said yeaddressed stamped envelope. thank them for their help. No matter where you purchase them, the tags cost $1.50 eac Next Meeting is September 2 unless Cynthia Stimson can't get our paperwork ready. Stallman made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:46; Meyers seconded. Motion carried 8-0. Respectfully Submitted, Beth Wilz DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 17, 2014 Yard Waste Pick-up Day will be Minutes Tuesday, September 2 2014 Parks and Beautification Committee y' p& Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM Fairfax Public Library Recycling and Garbage Pick-up Day will be Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Members in Attendance: Jo Ann Beer, Annette McKeever, Tim McKeever Guests: Cathy Bayne The City of Fairfax offices will be closed on . September 1 2014. June Minutes Correction - Prairie Creek Parking Lot Status Monday, The bid has been approved, but the work is not complete, as reported previously. The city clerk's office will reopen at 7:30 AM, Tuesday, September 2. Movie in the Park- June Recap and August Planning The June movie was well attended. The next movie will be Despicable Me 2 Friday, August 8 at Hawks Ridge Park. Refreshments were assigned, and Jo Ann will check with John Berns regarding use of his truck. Hawks Ridge Basketball Court Update The pad has been installed and the equipment ordered. Thinking about Farmer's Market Update No update. purchasin a r% North Entryway Gardens Planter Csty staf f plans to redo the plants with moi c perennials nnials yc t this .summc . new home? Opportunities for Citizens Not on the Agenda Ca-7 Bayne presented an idea regarding a "story on a stick" along the trail at the Call to get y Complex. The idea was well received, so she will meet with the Library Board pre-approved today1 andprovide ore details. . anp m �, � ,,, �� '" o U X14 I, ��I •,� Fairfax Office 300 80th St Ct 319-896-6190 www.Guaranty-Bank.com Guaranty , Bank 1 = ........s.. N M LS #446351 For your kine[ of life. opp° ° ` MEMBER FDIC CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 21, 2014 t rJ CITY OF FAIRFAX7 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Haunt-e4 r21, 2014 The special meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Fairfax City Hall. Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Frieden, Travis Otto, and Marianne Wainwright. Marc Magers was absent. Other city staff present: Cyn- thia Stimson. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Wain- �► ��r �► wright. Nays. None. Absent. Magers. Motion carried. Discussion was held about the flood repair work needed to the stream channel. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-79, A RESOLUTION �— TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH RAY'S EXCAVATING, LLC FOR STREAM CHAN- 1 1 OF 2 NEL FLOOD REPAIR WORK. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-79 duly adopted. Discussion was held about where residents can purchase garbage tags. Staff was instructed to contact the restaurants in town and offer for them to be able to sell the tags. �+ Shane Wicks discussed the phasing of work by Rathje Constriction at the East Cemetery Road area. Aere: T� e HAUNTED Complex Aeh: Jdtul 4a� Oct-c$e ' Z� Their proposal should save one to two weeks. Shane also discussed concerns from Arps about the elevation of the drainage swale. If the elevations Tours fiegth at 5:30prm a4 W1« run ever15 minutes are changed, the City of Fairfax will require they sign an agreement to the conditions. Shane will prepare change order documents for council's review during the next regular city council meeting. LAST TGUR A7 -8:15-rm JoAnn Beer asked about the detention basin area behind Jane Sankot's house. Jane has requested some improvements to the area. The Parks and Beautification Committee will discuss this topic during their meeting later tonight. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Wain- wright. Nays: None. Absent: Magers. Motion carried. �sr,d of course, 7�,E 1S for ar,�or,e who is FRRV7 Ftlou h to to Dp 7 7 whoLE 7 IL) Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 6:13 PM Mayor Jason Rabe 'AR1 NC7RS 1N _MlqW LIN COOO L11171Y 7VE I AR7 : City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. Fairfax American Legion Pekorr� Post 572 Fairfax Fire a Rescue Departrrent ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? Fairfax Nistoriral Soriett City of Fairfax Fairfax PuPir D;rar� Fairfax eons Clufi Fairfax Warks and �eaut�f�cafi�on Comm�tfiee Fyvou not currently registered to vote, you can find the form at: https://sites.-0000gle.com/site/electionportalmobile/home/forms Fairfax li' A Day Corrrrittee Fairfax Knights GF Co1 urrfi us 4�_M� You have to fill out the form, print it, and mail it to: Fairfax Yo* Snorts Association Linn County Election Services and 4e Oasons, St Clair Lodge -16� and Fidelitas 4�-36� 935 2nd St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-2100 You can also register in person at Linn County Auditor's office, at the IDOT license station orFSR 0637 INWO A 7100 COMA 1 LS A717 we have forms at city hall. If you aren't sure if you are registered, the Secretary of State has a webpage to find out: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/VoterRe�,,/RegToVote/search.aspx Proudly Serving Fairfax CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2014, CONTINUED & the Surrounding Communities Mike Dufoe gave an update on the Phase 2 East Cemetery Road Area Improvements Project. There are Since 1 998! currently only about 23 working days left on the contract. He will request their plan for completion. Mark, " from 63 East Cemetery Road, discussed his dissatisfaction with the drainage beehive placed in the drainage *Complete Auto Body Repair & Refinish easement. Mike will meet with Mark and see if there are other options. Change order number two was dis- cussed. PAM� *I-CAR Gold Class Certified Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-74, A RESOLUTION TO AP- Facility Technicians PROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FROM RATHJE CONSTRUCTION, CO. FOR THE PHASE 2 *Free Estimatess — Stop in Any Time EAST CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE- C O L L I S I O N *Paintless Dent Repair Available by Appointment MENTS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: � Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-74 duly adopted. U.S. HIGHWAY 151 21 Williams Boulevard — Fairfax Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2014-75, A RESOLUTION TO AP- FAIRFAX, IA (319) 846-3434 PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 4 FROM RATHJE CONSTRUCTION, CO. FOR THE PHASE 2 www.wainrepair.com Monday-Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm EAST CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE- Friday 7:00am to 5:OOpm MENTS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Saturday 8:00am to 12:OOpm Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-75 duly adopted. Shane Wicks gave an update on the Trail Project. The bridge will arrive tomorrow. Estimates for stream channel repair were reviewed, the cap is in place on the north pier wall, the Braun invoices are ok, and more information is needed about the Terracon expenses. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2014-76, A RESOLUTION AP- PROVING CHANGE ORDER #8 FOR THE FAIRFAX TRAIL PROJECT ALONG EAST SIDE O S TA R BA R HA PP Y HO UR UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO PRAIRIE CREEK, IDOT PROJECT NUMBER STP-E-2462(601 FROM TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wain- SEVEN 11-7PM � �� Nu � � •••• Wright. Nays: none. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-76 duly O ,,. 2 for 1 Well Drinks $3.75 Domestic Mini's adopted. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-77, A RESOLUTION TO AP- w v BAR&BRILL "'I PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 6 FROM TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE FAIR- FAX TRAIL ALONG EAST SIDE OF UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO PRAIRIE CREEK BETWEEN . " �' JOIN FOR* EAST CEMETERY ROAD AND FRONT STREET PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN 0 ...4 FAIRFAX IOWA �� " COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Ab- - sent: Otto. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-77 duly adopted. 690 HA �lJllT� � Discussion was held about employee pay for FYI 5.WKE YE Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-78, A RESOLUTION AP- I 1PROVING WAGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and I FOODAND DRINK SPECIALS I �� WINGS I Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-78 duly adopted. ALL DAY EVERYDAY I GO HAWKS 11 t 11 t t t 1 t Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the claims list dated August 12, 2014. Ayes: Beer Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. WEEKNIGHT SPECIALS Marc Magers stated that the concrete is cracked on the trail at The Complex, near the north diamond's alai iu uu Ilii uiuu�uuii uiuiu�uui�uiuii uiuiuiu�u i�a i�lulu uuiui iuiui�a iui� iu�ui� iii scoreboard. Shane Wicks will check on the performance bond. �u�� u� uu�� uuiu ui� Biu uiu� w F w uuiu IIIIIII III III IIIIIII III IIIIIII IIIIIII III Brian Merta statedthat the bridge on West Cemetery Roadthat was damaged dorm the flooding is set- tling. thng. He also saidthat he witnessed. a Schrader Excavating truck going over the bridge. BUY ONE GET TRADITIONAL. $2BEEF TACOS VC The correspondence was reviewed. Discussion was held about possible plans for the old school building. Y2 PRICE ONE Y2 OFF CHICKEN WING Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wain- TENDERLOIN DINNER- $7.99 2 FOR 1 CHICKEN wright. Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. 2 TC P P I N G BASKETS 10 Wings,Fries,Coleslaw MARGARITAS $$ �� Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 10:02 PM P I ZZ/ti' Or$1.00 Off Single Basket Add$1.00 For Boneless $3 CORONA $3 BUD LIGHT LIME Mayor Jason Rabe City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2014, CONTINUED FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to allow a one-time extension of the required sidewalk installation deadline to July 1, 2015 for any property owner who received a notice and asks for an extension before the origi- SURROUNDING nal deadline of October 1, 2014. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Don Kleis, Prairie Road Builders, discussed his proposal for street work. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieder to approve the proposal for street work for $29,201.00 and We had a training last week for the entire Fairfax Fire Department. It was in regards to railroad accidents and $12,813.95. They are to look at the need for work on Main Street near the Legion. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Mag- fires. Different scenarios and protocols were reviewed by all members that were present. Being in a railroad town this training is most necessary, in case a situation would ever happen! ers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Discussion was held about the Conditional Use Permit Application with Linn County from Zenisek LLC, for K&B A Supply. No decision has been made. Now that school is back in session, please be sure to watch for kids walking to/from the bus stops and also for Ag pp y stopped buses. It is illegal to pass a bus when they have their stop sign out, for safety of the children. Please keep Shane Wicks, from Hall and Hall Engineers, and Tim Zimmerman, from the CRANDIC, discussed P.O.S. No. 1932. The CRANDIC does not agree to some of the proposed conditions from the City. The conditions your eyes open! were modified. Motioned by Magers seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION 2014-71, A RESOLUTION TO We always discuss the safety of driving, which is still top priority, but I thought we'd put in some "Rules of the APPROVE THE PLAT OF SURVEY NO. 1932 IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 16, Runners to make sure you are following safe protocol if you are out on the roads for a jog! TOWNSHIP 82 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST IN LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESO- Runners guide to the Roads and Trails: LUTION 2014-71 duly adopted. • Run against traffic if you are running on a road. (run on the right side of the sidewalk if you are on one). Patty Soukup asked the City Council to consider participating in the Certified Local Government Program for • Do not nun more than two abreast if running in a group, so you are not creating a road block of runners! historical preservation. She will get information from area communities that already participate. • Do not nun in the middle of the road. Steve Waln asked about the drainage at Vance's Storage. Hall and Hall Engineers have talked to the owner, • If running on a down and back route, make sure you do not just take an immediate U-turn. Stop and allow taken some elevation shots, and are working on their recommendation. This information should be ready for the traffic to pass you safely before you continue on your route. next city council meeting. • Be alert when running on busy roads that may have sharp curves that cars may not see you immediately. Areas impacted by the flood were discussed. There has been a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the • Stop at stop signs and yield to oncoming traffic. Do not assume cars are going to stop for you. storms June 26 - July 7, 2014. The city clerk attended a meeting about the process to receive reimbursement for • If running at dusk and in the dark, be sure to wear reflective gear to alert cars that there is a runner. expenses. She has filed the initial form to start the process. • Stay hydrated before your nun, through your nun, and after your nun! Hall and Hall Engineers presented three different options for the culvert on Williams Blvd. and 76th Avenue. Thanks and have a great start to fall! A decision will not be made until we determine if federal disaster fiends will be available for this project. Mayor Rabe attended a meeting about the Highway 100 project. The IDOT is proposing moving the road. The -Janne Meyers cities of Fairfax and Cedar Rapids are opposed to this new proposal. A form to get a cost estimate for the special census was reviewed. Staff was directed to submit this form. _A_ -A— _A_ —A_ -A— _A_ _-A_ _A_ -A— _A_ The commercial sin permit process was discussed. The ordinance and/or resolution are to be revised to al- -� low doubling of the fees if the permit is applied for after the sign is in place. A municipal infraction could be filed for a violation. � FAIRFAX AMERICAN LEGION — Mike Dufoe gave an update on Phase I East Cemetery Road Area Improvements Project. It is complete ex- cept for one area of ditch. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-72, A RESOLUTION PARTIAL- OCTOBER 4 7:00 AM TO 11 :00 AM LY ACCEPTING THE PHASE I EAST CEMETERY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, DRAINAGE, ��. �.. STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Roll call 216 Main Street, Fairfax, IOWA. vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-72 duly adopted. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2014-73, A RESOLUTION TO AP- All you can eat pancakes, With eggs, sausage, fruit, PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 5 FROM RICKLEFS EXCAVATING, LTD FOR PHASE I EAST coffee, U1Ce and milk °T CEMETERY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, DRAINAGE, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND SAN- , , ITARY SEWER PROJECT IN FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, FriedenAdUItS $7.00, Children 4 - 11 $4.00 Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION I��, Children 3 and under eat free 2014-73 duly adopted. �0 \' — _A�_ —A— —A— —A fi r . iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillilillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliI i. for Especially ou Raff/e: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2014 CITY OF FAIRFAX REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 2014 For a chance to win a pink Fairfax Fire Helmet The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Fairfax City Hall. $7er ticket OR $5 for 6 tickets Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Frieden, p Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Travis Otto was absent. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stim- son, Cathy Bayne, and Dave Yanecek. Tickets available at Fairfax State Savings Bank Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wain- wright. Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. All proceeds beneRt Especially for you Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve the City Council minutes dated July 8, 2014 with one correction, the amount of the spraying should be $2,400.00. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Drawing will be held October 75' at Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to place on file the Library Board of Trustees minutes dated July 1, 2014 and the Parks and Beautification Committee minutes dated June 19, 2014. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Fairfax State Savings Bank Quotes for work on the library building were reviewed. Gary Pribyl discussed the quotes. It was men- tioned that the trees around the library building need to be trimmed. For more info contact Cindy young at Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the quotes and estimates for the work on the library building, with the work for the exterior brick and stone renovations going to Technical Specialties Systems of Cedar Rapids for $24,850 and the other work as listed. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. (379)-546-2300 or cind y@thebankhere-com Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to transfer the net amount that the library is under budget or Fairfax Fire Chief /Mike Sankot from the general checking into the library's savings account. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Linn County Deputy LaMere presented the list of calls. Doug, with Signal 88, stated they have been checking doors on commercial property. Brian Merta reported that the fire department has been busy and that the medical trick has been fixed. Dave Yanecek reported that they have been busy making repairs due to the storm damage and that he will start replacing the street signs after he receives the brackets. JoAnn Beer reported that the August Movie in the Park went well with perfect weather. She asked when the basketball hoops would be placed at Hawks Ridge Park. She stated she has viewed the new parking lot at Prairie Creek Park, Mt. Vernon is starting a program to treat Ash trees, and trees need to be trimmed at Prai- rie Creek Park. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve the financial reports as presented. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Absent: Otto. Motion carried. Shane Wicks asked about the status of the water detention areas at The Complex. Mayor Rabe and staff will work on them. Larry Chmelicek asked that he be granted an extension to the requirement to install sidewalk on his lot on Ridge Drive. He intends to build by next year and doesn't want to put the sidewalk in until the building pro- j ect. ' Scott Konecny also asked for an extension to the requirement to install sidewalk on his lot on Ridge Drive. They recently purchased the lot next to their house and they want to do some more grading and land- scaping. David Tonsfeldt asked that they not be required to install sidewalk on Sunflower Drive and Goldenrod Drive along the borders of their empty lot. They currently use this lot for recreational activities. Discussion was held on the process of the sidewalk installation notices. TAX LEVY COMPARISON There ' s no - till , Linn County Iowa for the FY 2014-2015 Location Description County School Misc. City Levy Total p � Center Pt. Corp-Center Pt./Urbana 6.14191 17.85197 1.47869 13.71322 39.18579 r � Marion Corp-Marion 6.14191 18.41490 1.47869 13.12953 39.16503 Mt. Vernon Corp-Mt. Vernon 6.14191 17.97286 1.47869 12.99984 38.59330 Hiawatha Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.14191 15.48446 1.47869 15.20483 38.30989 Cedar Rapids Corp-College 6.14191 15.48446 1.47869 15.21621 38.27714 , Lisbon Corp-Lisbon 6.14191 16.98337 1.47869 13.33056 37.93453 Alburnett Corp-Alburnett 6.14191 18.08983 1.47869 12.15096 37.86139 ." Marion Corp-Linn Mar 6.14191 17.00411 1.47869 13.12953 37.75424 Coggon Corp-North Linn 6.14191 16.77756 1.47869 12.55229 36.95045 Palo Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.14191 15.48446 1.47869 13.02338 36.12844 Central City Corp-Central City 6.14191 17.36825 1.47869 10.98153 35.97038, Springville Corp-Springville 6.14191 12.42248 1.47869 14.05039 34.09347 Walker Corp-North Linn 6.14191 16.77756 1.47869 9.03406 33.43222 Prairieburg Corp-Central City 6.14191 17.36825 1.47869 8.10000 33.08885 at our bank . Robins Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.14191 15.48446 1.47869 7.93060 31.03566 Ely Corp-College 6.14191 14.80342 1.47869 8.36390 30.78792 No-till farmers, that is. Farmers have been welcomed to our bank for 90 Watford Corp-College 6.14191 14.80342 1.47869 8.10000 30.52402 Fairfax Corp-College 6.14191 14.80342 1.47869 8.10000 30.52402 years now. We've plowed plenty of money into the fields around Fairfax --- Bertram Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.14191 15.48446 1.47869 1 4.25013 27.35519 and we still do, even if you don't plow. This chart shows the current tax levy amounts for the communities in Linn County. In each city the Wouldn't you rather do business with a friendly bank that knows a little following entities levy taxes: Linn County, the appropriate school district, Kirkwood Community Col- about farming? If you haven't come to know us yet,just take the hard road lege and other miscellaneous levies, and the appropriate city. As you can see, Fairfax is tied with Wal- ford for the second lowest levy and it is the only town in the lowest three with frill services. As you can into Fairfax. You cant miss us. Come one. Come all. Come as you are. see, the City of Fairfax's levy is only about 26.5% of your total tax bill. This tax levy information was After all, it's just us at the bank here.....Member FDIC and the human race. supplied to the City by the Linn County Auditor's office. FLUSHING WATER HYDRANTS 9 The City of Fairfax maintenance department will be . --- flushing water hydrants in September/October, as weather permits. This is needed to het keep STATE SAVINGS BANK p p p the water lines free of mineral deposits. You may experience some water discolora- tion during and immediately after the flushing. If you do, � ' the bank h rc. r t you need to run your water until it is clear. Remember to check the hot water to see if the discolored water went to Import your water heater. Try to avoid laundering whites and light Important Information to Furirfax State Survins Bank Customers colors while you have discolored water. You may also expe- Fairfax State Savings Bank will be converting to a new processing system the weekend of rience some decrease in water pressure during the flushing. September 13-14, 2014. As part of the conversion process, you will receive an interim statement This will be temporary and should return to normal on its dated September 14, 2014. Following the interim statement, all future statements will end on the own after they have completed the flushing in your area. If last day of the calendar month. you have any questions, please call the city clerk's office at Also, please note that the bank will not be open for business on Saturday, September 13, 2014, as 319-846-2204. we implement the new system. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you on our new Fisery System beginning Monday, September 15, 2014. / J u Emergencies dial 911 � t, Elk / 7 _ dray �l �/ r�/ Linn Count Sheriffs Non Emergency 319.892.6100 f�''° J" Y J Y , �� / l y ou 000rh inl l 1.'' � School Safety: New Year, New Review , Now is a great time to review some basic safety rules with your family. .........i Stranger Danger: ' Advice you would give your best friend... • Keep reinforcing to kids, every year, that they should avoid talking to strangers, especially if there's not a trusted grown- � up nearby. « y Have a Mammogram!" %' ,,,,ice,,,,, ////�//„ �//; � • Let your children know that they can trust their instincts. If a situation makes them uncomfortable, they should not feel obliged to do something just because an adult or authority ...because you care. If your friend is the one woman in eight who develops breast cancer, you figure tells them to do so. want her to have the very best possible chance of survival. It's unthinkable that your dear friend Tell kids that if a stranger asks them to keep a secret, they would become one of the 41,000 who lose their lives each year to breast cancer. should tell you immediately. • Give your kids the mantra: No, Go, Yell and Tell and keep reminding them so that they will use it. What can you do? Practice early detection yourself through monthly ,,, • Encourage your children to always stay in groups of friends. • Make it a point to get to know your children's friends and, breast self-examination and regular mammograms. Urge your friends to Traffic Safety: whenever possible, their friends' parents. do the same. It's still our best defense. • Remind kids to obey traffic laws and be • Set a house rule that kids of all ages let you know where cautious. they're going at all times, and don't feel guilty about occa- • According to Consumer Reports, drivers sionally checking up on them (although experts advise that We know you care. We care too! That's why we're arranging to have a should never pass a school bus that is you try to avoid doing it in a way that feels embarrassing or special Women's Community Day in Fairfax to make it even easier for you stopped to load or unload children; it is controlling). illegal in all 50 states. • Remember to report any suspicious behavior to the Linn and your friends to get a mammogram. • Obey posted speed limits— it'll save you County Sheriff's Department at 319.892.6100 or call 911 for a ticket and ensure students are as safe emergencies. w��yti1.PiiN's'C � �/ �� as possible. FaZrfax/ • The NHTSA reports that 23 million stu- Wednesday, October 8, 2014 dents in the U.S. take a bus to or from school. The greatest risk is not in riding 9:00am— I 1 :OOam the bus, but as children get on and off. i They may or may not be paying proper Mercy Mobile Digital Mammography Unit attention, so it's important drivers take necessary precautions. Fairfax State Savings Bank Parking Lot For more tips on how to keep your kids Call your doctor for a written order. safe—check out: Call Mercy Women's Center, 398-6821 , to schedule your appointment. Safe Kids Linn County And, by all means, call your friends! http://www.safekids.org/coalition/safe-kids-Jinn-county Funds are available to assist If the cost Is prohibitive. Be your own best friend. Call today. - FAIRFAX Signal 88 Security-319.491.3161 dmueller@signa188.com . � MERCY O �re I err-,rE SAVINGS BANK WOMEN'S CENTER MEMBER FDIC thc Faccrtfc Jura'zz. In the memory of longtime Fairfax resident Leon Evans who passed in January of this year. Join us with your lawn chair and car, to spend the day sharing memories, and Leon's passion for cars. Concession stand will be open, and cruising music of the 60s, 70s, 80s will be provided by a local DJ. Hosted by the Evans family and Mark Neuhaus, with special thanks to our sponsors. Fairfax Liens Meeting Social Time with refreshments at 6:30 PM Meeting begins at 7:00 PM 1 1 Monday, September 8, 2014 ® Guaranty Funk, 300-80th St. Q., Fairfax Iowa NOW Everyone is welcome. //�ay rr Y rii �� art rtwniaiin ago �/ ;,r,' For additional information contact: Paul Hallie 319-560-3031 / Email: aulmallieotail.com ro/p �ti lui r Website: inrww.fairfaxiowalions.org 1 ;/ 1�`ffllflllll% Sirnlp��Irlllil lo PRIM ,r ' Like the Fairfax Lions Glob on Facebookl f,!fI,III/I,71 J(I / / �%f I i t f �f l r 9 ,, /� r l �o /r r r r,r ri i I r i /iio,,,,,✓ r r i r f 1 1 CaROUEST 1 u< < I1r<h,, �,�-,'E _ _ Auto BodyNEW / FAIRFAX FACTS ARTICLES The City of Fairfax sends out about 1,400 Fairfax Facts each month. They are mailed to eve- ry Fairfax address, within the city and rural. We print it in black and white, but it is in color on our website. We run community non-profit event information for free. Other ads have a month- ly cost of: full-page $100, half page $50, and a quarter of a page is $25.00. The deadline to fob ation contact the citymit an article is the 401 e 1�s office elan 319-846 2204 orfull business lof each e email fairfaont so thsloddin additional in- formation n- p Questions about Online Bill Pay and Fairfax Utility Pa7credited Visit the City Of Fairfax's Website: Q. I pay my bill using an online bill pay system. When will my payment b to my utility account? A. When the check arrives in the mail, regardless of when the payment serviceyourW V V V V • c it off4o ,�1 all • �1 charged youaccount or whether they guaranteed it would arrive by a specific date. Q. When will the check reach the city? A. Online Bill Payment services are not all the same. It is not unusual./or a check to be dated a week to ten days prior to the date we receive it. Many times we receive several checks in one envelope dated a week or more apart. � 0Akers Maxie i r For an easy automated payment, sign up for our free ACH option. ACH Ready to Meet Your , payments are credited to accounts on the 10th of the month. If you have Larne Boat and RV Needs r--J— � �' "'Your Clutter is CJL/r Bread and fiu4teyr.+„ an questions about utility payments, lease contact the city clerks office - t� r a, Y q tY p Y p tY a i r your way at 319 846-2204 or email fairfaxde clerkAsouthslo lope. �.-, * Fenced and Gated � ) � p p � r, °r . t� (" C * Security Cameras colorist I"rair designer * Concrete Floors located at * Two Unit Sizes! 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' I I , ,.I I I A AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS (ACH DEBITS Sign up for auto Company- City of Fairfax Tax ID- -0959452 debt from ur banfor your City of Fairfax Prairie Creek I (we) hereby authorize the City of Fairfax, hereinafter called utility bill It is COMPANY,, or their appointed third party representative, to Initiate free and easy( Veteri* nary debit entries to my (our) ;5�� Select one: ❑ Checking Account Savings Account indicated below at the depository financial institution named below, hereinafter called DEPOSITORY, and to debit the same to such account. I e acknowledge ledge that the origination of ACH transactions to my our 135 80th Street account must comply with the provisions of U.S. law. Fairfax, I A Bank Name- A 319-846-2330 C tic: Zip:44 Bank .outing- . Account mow' CITY NEWS QUICKIES Type of Account select one) Checking Account Savings Account • If you notice a street light not working properly, let the City or the utility company know. You may call the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. 'Pris authorization is to remain in full force and effect until COMPANY his • Moving? Contact the city clerk's office. We need to know your forwarding address and when you will received written notification frons nye or either of tis of its termination in be moving. such time and in such manner as to afford COMPANY. or their appointed third • Motorized vehicles may not be driven on the grounds at city parks. This includes go-carts, snowmo- biles, ATVs, motorcycles, cars, etc. Please call the Linn County Sheriff s Department at 319-892-6100 party � d EOS 1�OY reasonable opportunity to act on ltv to report a violation. • Did you know you can sign up to have your Fairfax utility payment deducted from your checking or am ate; savings account automatically each month? It is a great way to simplify your life and to avoid late pay- ments and late charges. Address • 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 Y � Y � g each payment. Tcicphonc Number ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ................ • Call before you dig. Dial 811 for Iowa One Call. • If you are planning a building project, check with the city clerk's office to see if a building permit is re- Sianaturc: quired 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 or rake your leaves in the street. It can plug our storm water system. FOR OFFICE LJSE • 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. Date Received ......�. Beggirming date • City dumpsters are only for park activities garbage or other city operations - not private garbage. If you see someone placing personal garbage in a dumpster, contact the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. JJ tility Account(s): • Make your plans now for your decorations for the annual Fairfax holiday decorating contest. It's not too early to start planning! Fairfax Historical Foundation (FHF) The FHF held its August meeting on the 19111 at the Library. Our new website should go on line ;L VER RI G"E U .M. C;' 1U12'R%C H sometime in September. The website will be a great tool for sharing Fairfax history with everyone. We will also offer updated news about the Foundation and ways you can support your local historical foun- ait��' L dation. In the near future we will be announcing our Christmas fund raising project. Also we hope to offer pp additional items for purchase for fundraising and showing pride in Fairfax. A U CTI N SO U PER / BAI E SALE We would like to ask the community or township if you have any old photographs of locations, buildings, agriculture scenes or people from the past we would appreciate you sharing. We only want to scan your photographs and will return them. This project will allow us to preserve CRATE. SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 (SATURDAY) AY these images for the future. We would also like to thank everyone who picked up a magnet with the Foundation logo and your kind donations during USA Days. We hope as time goes on the enthusiasm for the history of Fairfax will TIME: SERVING AT 5-.00-6-.30 P.M. increase because we are looking for volunteers for the future. If you would like to share your photos or have any questions please contact the Foundation at fair- AUCTION TO BEGIN AT 6:45 P.M. faxhistory@southslope.net or 319-846-2951 and leave a message. Patty Soukup LOCATION: CLOVER RIDGE U.M. 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