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Home My WebLink AboutApril 2015 Newsletter � IIIIIIII Ir iii 1 AAAAAA � 1 c� 2015 Welcome Packet ' Partner Highlight AV u , "Home Sweet Home" Sweetome „,.. Bim" '�� /i1 i1"'l��l�✓1j� J�.r y ,i/ al i .. . Eastern Iowa - w �; �yryf u �i ,' iljlli1111111111,111�l'0''"° Eastern Iowa Carpet Care ,, Ryan Loo CARPET CARE 394 Prairie View Circle Second Annual Fairfax, 31 52228 _ FAIRFAX EASTER EGG HUNT Phone: (319) 377-2492 Email: easterniowacarpetcare@gmail.com Fairfax Regional Sports and Park Complex Website: www.easterniowacarpetcare.net ' 1 625 Linn Street in Fairfax Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday, April 4, 10:00 AM Nights and weekends by appointment. In the event of inclement weather, Saturday, April 11, will be the alternate date. The FYSA information line at 319-846-1699 will be For all your cleaning needs- carpet, upholstery, the &�grout cleaning, water damage • updated by 700 AM that morning for information. & restoration, and window Opportunity- • lee Assistant **New Service - Exterior House Washing ' 3 Age Groups: 0-4, 5-9, and 10+ J_i Free Estimates. Residential and Commercial! � • Come see Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny (make sure to bring your camera) ,r . o. Free Hot Chocolate & Popcorn City of Fairfax ' = `r PRSRT STD FO Box 33 IA752228 US POSTAGE PAID114 Everyone is Welcome. FAIRFAX, IA , Phone: 3souths open PERMIT No.6 Presented by the Fairfax Civic Coalition: fairfal a;southslope.net Nv\v\v.cit�•offairfax.org a e Fairfax Parks and Beautification Committee, City of Fairfax, Fairfax Youth Sports Association, ECRWSS 11 Fairfax Public Library, Fairfax American Legion, Postal Customer Fairfax USA Days Committee, Fairfax Fire and Rescue Fairfax, IA 52228 Department, Fairfax Historical Foundation, Fairfax City Hall Fire Department Fairfax Lions Club, Fairfax Knights of Columbus, and the April 27-7:00 'Hall Masons both St. Clair Lodge #164 and Fidelitas Lodge #364 Fairfax Public Library News — April 2015 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 FROM THE GEORGINA VOREL HAVELINA COLLECTION Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, az Thursday: Noon - 7:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm CLASS OF 1920 Friday: Noon - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am — Noon uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuouuuuuu T"+' 8 """ """""""" Y "" tt April Calendar uu000uuuoW ""� Muter the laurelo*" 1-6th Library Book Sale A Drama in Five Acts 31d Open Noon-3pm for Good Friday Holiday ...Presented by... 4th Easter Egg Hunt at Sports Complex 10 am 7 Special School Bond Election lam- Bpm T H E SENIOR CL,ASS 7th Library Board Meeting 7pm of 8th and 9th Library Closed Inventory FAIRFAX 'HIGH SCHOOL 12th- 18th National Library Week 14th Linda McCann 6:30pm CASTProhibition in Eastern Iowa &Lost Linn C'ounty 16th Parks & Beautification Meeting 7pm Frank Colewood, . .Floyd Spurrier 21st Fairfax Historical Meeting 6:30pm Kyle ( Ky. ) Brantford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wrn Lockhart t May Calendar . Ike Hopper. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lloyd Delany 12 th � �Library Board Meeting 7pm 90 People enjoyed a special visit from the Bob Button. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leo Turner th Blank Park Zoo In Des Moines at the 19 Fairfax Historical Meeting 6:30pm Zeke . • . . • - • • . • • • • • • • • . - - . • - • • . • • •, 21st Parks & Beautification Meeting 7pm Fairfax Public Library during Spring Break! . . . . . . . . .Verizon Spurrier s . We learned about a snake, ferret, tortoise and Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .Ernest Buresh salamander. If you missed this special event- Mrs. Milford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Dostal . .C�eorgena Vorel watch the library news because Sam will be Rose Milford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . DVD and Blu-Rays back this summer with a different collection Polly Dowler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .A.nna Lockhart Foxcatcher, Barbie in Princess Power, Tinkerbell of animals! Sooky Button. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .:-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Kerebill & the Legend of the Neverbeast, The Hunger Place—The Central south. Games MockingJay Part 1, Annie, Song of the SYNOPSIS Sea, Night at the Museum 3-Secret of the Tomb, ACT I. Into the Woods, Penguins of Madagascar, Inter- The Milford Estate. The contested will. Conspiracy of stellar, Unbroken, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Iratfoic and Mrs: Milford. Five Armies, and Alpha and Omega ACT II. B1uRay The will set aside. Frank and Rose penniless. Rose's Song One, V.I. Warshawski, Final Fantasy VII, humiliating situation as menial. Lockout, Whitesquall, and Legendary Amazons ACT III. DVD Scene I. Meeting of the Regulators at Haunted Cabin. Wild, Red Tent, My Old Lady, Arthur, The Game, Scene II. Clif�ville fail. Frank under arrest. His escape. Chariots of Fire, Bus Stop, A Simple Plan, Before ACT IV. I Go To Sleep, There's No Business Like Show Brantford's absolute power over the Milford family, and his Business, Fan Boy & ChumChum threats to foreclose the mortgage, The Book Sale will be set up March 30th TVSeries thru April 6th. We have lots of books and ACT V. Becker Season 1 Scandal Season 1 - 3 Brantford's triumph suddenly ended. Happy denouement. DVDs that you might be interested in. Stop Doctor Who Season 8 by during normal business hours to see what we have. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 10, 2015 CONTINUED Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION 2015-18, A RESOLUTION TO EN- TER INTO A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ICOMPASS TECHNOLOGIES INC. FOR THE MEET- ING MANAGER PRO SOFTWARE PACKAGE. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-18 duly adopted. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION 2015-19, A RESOLUTION TOMAYOR'S MINUTE ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC. TO IMPLEMENT LA- SERFICHE FORMS, FORMS PORTAL, AND WEB ACCESS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers ado ted. I1 and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-19 duly By Jason Rabe P Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2015-20, A RESOLUTION APPROV- ING CHANGE ORDER #11 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 Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-20 duly adopted. Spring has finally come and it is great to get out and see our neighbors. Always amazes me Some examples of trail lights were reviewed. More information is to be gathered. how much the neighbor kids grow each year, time flies. Design of Vanderbilt Street from Front Street to Losey was discussed. Shane was directed to design a road- way with a trail attached, similar to East Cemetery Road, centered in the right of way. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2015-21, A RESOLUTION AUTHOR- Some great activities coming up this Spring include the 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt put on by a IZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PHASES 4 AND bunch of local organizations. Also, little league and T-ball are just around the corner. Please 5 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and consider helping coach or volunteer at the concession stand this summer. It is great to see this Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-21 duly adopted. program grow and it can always use more help. Sewer rates were not discussed. Johnson County Refuse will be asked to attend the next meeting to discuss contract renewal. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve the job descriptions for city hall staff as presented. Ayes: On the city front we are still pushing forward on the water main replacement, exploring new Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. development opportunities, and a variety of Other projects to improve Our community. I look The city clerk was directed to begin to advertise for a third office person in April, with applications due in forward to a great Spring and Summer. May, and to have a hiring recommendation ready for the June 91h meeting. Chris Lacy discussed his proposals for spraying. The Main Street ball diamond will not be included. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Wainwright to approve the regular spraying proposal for $8,026 and to add new spraying in the park areas for an additional $12,110. This makes the total due, with the early payment dis- count, $20,136.00. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. It was requested that the quotes for park equipment show more detail. These will be reviewed again at the next meeting. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to approve the claims list dated March 10, 2015. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. CITY OFFICES ICE+ S CLOSED Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. l% Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 10:35 PM. City offices will be closed on Mayor Jason Rabe Friday, April 3, 2015 for the City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. Good Friday Holiday, except the Fairfax Public Library will be open Noon-3pm. �% Have a happy, hopping Easter! vee CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 10, 2015 CONTINUED 4""t Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing concerning a budget amendment for fiscal year 15 at 7:52 PM. There 5;�v 11"a SAO,& were no comments from the audience and the city clerks office had not received any comments. Mayor Rabe closed the public hearing at 7:53 PM. �� / Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2015-14, A RESOLUTION AMEND- Pancake Breakfast ING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015. Roll call vote: Ayes: Sunda/ April 12 20155 @ The Fairfax American Legion � Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLU- TION 2015-14 duly adopted. ** ** ** Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing concerning the budget for fiscal year 16 at 7:54 PM. There were no � A -You-Can-Eat lam—Ilam** comments from the audience and the city clerk's office had not received any comments. Mayor Rabe closed the public hearing at 7:55 PM. GOOD-WILL DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2015-15, A RESOLUTION APPROV- ING CITY OF FAIRFAX'S ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016. Roll call vote: Ayes: THE BREAKFAST TO HELP SUPPORT ALL OF THE Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLU- TION�� ,, � 2015-15 duly adopted. BOYS AND GIRLS OF THE FYSA h Charlie Garwood, from Wilson-Hite Insurance, Inc., reviewed the City's insurance renewal package. Join us for pancakes bake sale Motioned by Beer, seconded by Magers to renew the City of Fairfax's commercial insurance and fire PAK ' b ' '. insurance policies with Wilson-Hite Insurance as presented. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wain- AACL raf f le and silent auctions! g y � • ,,,, � wri ht. Nays: none. Motion carried. Shane Schrader stated that he does not have the concept drawing of the proposed development area ready. � Spent Auction to Shane Wicks discussed the annexation process. Tax abatements for increased taxes on residential property until services become available were discussed. The City Council does want to establish a planning group. Mayor "'Name the Fields" for 2015 `� �/ Rabe, Travis Otto, and others will be part of this group. Mayor Rabe and Shane Wicks met with property owners about drainage in the Karal's Addition area. At least three quotes will be gotten for the proposed work. A portion will be paid by Melody Vance (fence moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and dirt removal) and the rest by the City of Fairfax. A maintenance agreement will be drafted for adjoining property owners The City's attorney is to review this agreement to ensure it is enforceable. Melody Vance is to have the dirt pile removed by May 8, 2015. Motioned by Magers seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2015-16, A RESOLUTION ENTER- , ^. G ING INTO A PARK LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FAIRFAX YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION. Roll SIGN UP NOW FOR THE 2015 call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe de- Watch for dared RESOLUTION 2015-16 duly adopted. Discussion was held concerning the commercial building permit application for Waln Repair. The City SPRING/SUMMER SEASON. registration forms in Council agreed to have a special meeting as soon as Waln Repair has the additional information needed for the p the Fairfax Facts, or engineer's recommendation. T-Da l I, 3rd -6th grade soccer, Discussion was held concerning the commercial building permit applications from EIB. Revisions are need- visit eed- V I S I t the FYSA link at ed on the final plat. Other rted for rngns 1e baseball softball and High Discussion was concerning the K & B Ag proposed project. The City of Fairfax should enter into a special 28E with Linn County Secondary Road Department about Southview Road and look into possible annexation in WWW.C11'YOffalrfaX.Org School Club baseball! thefiiture. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to have Linn County do the needed road repairs with the City DONT MISS of Fairfax and K & B Ag each paying for half of the work. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2015-17, A RESOLUTION AP- OUTON THE FUN! PROVING A SHARED ROAD MAINTENANCE AND WINTER SNOW & ICE CONTROL AGREE- - _ MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX AND LINN COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD DEPART- ' MENT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion car- ried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-17 duly adopted. • � �J�� Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to set Saturday, May 16, as the city-wide garage sale day. City hall • • • • • • . (// • will taking registration materials and preparing the maps this year. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 10, 2015 INip CITY OF FAIRFAX 41 NEWHAPPYHOUR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING , 11, � SEVEN DAYS WEEK.... 11-7PM MARCH 10, 2015 $2.25 $3.50 $2.50 The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Fairfax City Hall. BAR&GRML . WELL DRINKS FIREBALL SHOTS DOMESTIC BOTTLES y g g g Y present: y ��m�� ( w �l a@a. Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Council members resent: JoAnn Beer Bernie Frieden , Travis Otto, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Other cit staff resent: C nthia Stimson, Dave Yanecek, � �. FAIR and Lynn Miller. Shane Wicks, president of Hall and Hall Engineers, Inc. was also present. " ' " � Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wain- $4.00 $3.00 wright. Nays: None. Motion carried. ,/ DOMESTIC MINI's DEPTH CHARGES Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve and place on file the City Council minutes dated February � , 10 2015. Ayes: Beer Frieder Otto Magers and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. _ ALL YOU CAN EAT DELICIOUS POPCORN Mot d by Beer, seconded Otto place on file the rks tification Committee date January 115eand February 19, 201 by Ayes toBeer, Frieden, Otto,aMagers,BandLuWainwrig t. Nays: None. Motion � carried. Doug Mueller, with Signal 88, stated that they have had a good response for the house check program. �+ Marc Magers stated that he understands the resident's reason to request parking on Commercial Court, but that WEEK NIGHT S P EC I A LS ...AFTER S PM the area is not large enough to allow parking and have emergency vehicle access. Brian Merta reported that the III�III�III cIIIIIII III IIIIIII IIIsIIII III�IIII IIII (IIIIIII III�I�II�I i VmIII IIIuIIuIIuII�IIIIIIII III � 111 IIIIII�u IIII uIII�uI�I�uI�IuIIIIII11 IIuIIuII�IIIIII IIII�I�I�III IIIIIII IIIIuIIuIImIII IIII�III II u . uuo, � 111111111 uuau uIIuIu.u��lIlIIIIIiIiIiIiIiIi1I1uI1I1uI1I�I�IlIlI new large truck should be ready by October '10 and the grass buggy in about a week. Lynn Muller reported that the maintenance department has been updating CEUs, will be flushing hydrants in BUY ONE GET BUY ONE GET April, and hope to do valve exercising this spring. '�/ $2BEEF TACOS VC JoAnn Beer discussed the requested large evergreen tree planting for Winterfest use and the placement of the 2 PRICE ONE%OFF ONE% OFF 2 FOR 1 CHICKEN DINNER new, proposed park storage shed. P TENDERLOIN 'a#BURGER MARGARITAS Motioned by Otto, seconded by Magers to approve the financials as presented. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto BASKETS BASKETS $8.99 Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. ) �� Or$1.00 Off Single Basket Or$1.00 Off Single Basket $3 CORONA JoAnn Beer asked that we keep in contact with Sankots about the trail project near their house and Meadow $3 Buy LIGHT LIME Oak Circle. The Metro Planning Organization gave a presentation about their Transportation Plan Update. Adam Lin- denlaub reviewed their plan and asked the City Council for input about what they view as transportation challeng- es and priorities for Fairfax. The IDOT bridge projects, 80"' Street, trail connectivity, and complete street profiles Proudly Serving Fairfax were mentioned. & the Surrounding Communities Linn County Deputy Yoder presented the list of calls. Les Beck, Linn County Planning and Development, discussed the electrical inspection process. The City of Since 1998! Fairfax and Linn County currently have a 28E for as needed inspection services. This should be revised to special list the electrical inspection services. The City of Fairfax wants Linn County's application filled out at the city clerk's office faxed to Linn County, a roved/issued b Linn Count faxed back and then aid for and picked a *Complete Auto Body Repair i Refinish ' PP y y' p p p � � �A� � *I-CAR Gold Class Certified at the city clerk's office. The City will charge an administrative fee in addition to Linn County's fee. Linn Coun- ty will bill the City of Fairfax monthly. Contractor will call Linn County for inspections and city staff will go on Facility s Technicians the inspections. � *Free Estimates — Stop in Any Time Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to introduce and approve the first reading of ORDINANCE 21, AN CO L L I SS IO *Paintless Dent Repair Available by Appointment ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2012, OF THE CITY OF = TE FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 156, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. U.S. HIGHWAY 151 21 Williams Boulevard — Fairfax IA., Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to suspend the rile requiring that an ordinance be voted on for passage at www,w I FAIRFAX, I�.com (319) 846-3434 two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to ORDINANCE 21. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden Monday-Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Friday 7:00am to 5:OOpm Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to approve final passage and adoption with respect to ORDINANCE Saturday 8:00am to 12:OOpm 21, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2012, OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 156, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE PROUDLY5 Star Home • ' • ! . . 3 E "Ll # ; h . A 7 j I1, li jA Even though it does not seem like it, tornado season is rapidly approaching. Here are some tips you should IMPROVEMENT Cedar Rapids - Iowa City - Quaid Cities in Roofing■Siding�t�irts#c�tiu+:■F��.i�F�ti�rt discuss with your family in the event a tornado should be in our town. www.fivestarhic.com • Discuss a meeting place. This place should be somewhere away from windows, in a basement, typically 319-640-6536 the most structurally sturdy part of your house. Have extra blankets close by for coverage. If you do not have a basement, typically an internal wall or bathtub with a mattress or blankets over the top can Intl you need a new oor. provide some safety. • In your safe place, have a kit ready- this kit should contain specific medicines that you may need, ibu- # Do you have missing or curled shingles? profen, non-perishable snacks, bottled water, a battery powered radio, a charged external power source for your phone, a first aid kit, flashlights, matches and candle or lamp, a lighter, easy games such as a Ido you have an insurance claim from the deck of cards, or small board games. In the event you are in your safe spot for quite a while, you will want things to keep your family from being too stir crazy. +storm ► last year • In the event a tornado strikes your area, stay in your safe spot till help arrives. Be careful for down power lines. Do not attempt to clean up any items yourself till authorities have scanned the area for more potential risks. Roofing Siding * Windows * Insulation Gufters • Do not try to outdrive a tornado. Even though the speeds of tornados can move across the ground more slowly, sometimes they can switch directions quite quickly or have a sister tornado develop. The BEST option is to get to a safe space. Call T juAY s um a f • If you are camping, keep a helmet handy. If you are outside when a tornado strikes get to the lowest free lying area and lie on the ground and protect your neck and head. insiv,kiection and estimate! Hopefully our great community stays safe this season, but it is ALWAYS best to be prepared! In reference to last month's newsletter and the fire extinguisher class, we will be holding a class in the near future on how to operate a fire extinguisher. You may contact the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204 for more information or keep a close watch on the Fairfax city website at www.cityoffairfax.org for information on when 1 the class will be held and where. ' ' A correction to last month's newsletter: Cortez and Melony Davis welcomed a baby girl Wilhelmina 1 � � $$ ff your oof � "Minnie" Davis, sorry about the misprint last month! ■ et Have a safe April! re ! ace p P j Jamie Meyers j ' ��/�>/ � tlllllllllll 11 ri��, II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII��IIIII, �� j / ,I rir I I l t I III ' 1 il ifiid�611luwml I o i I I III V I I I VIVuI Ir I nl Irl I ■I II uVuuu uu a � O�//n, ,' II ��II�� 9NN;N(%%� II, �� II �► 9 640' 6 5 ""�W II 11 �1 I i I v r ._.. _ . . .......: ......... m. -. ■ AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT EME FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS (ACH DEBITS Sign up for auto Company: Cit o Fairfax TID; 2-095945 debt from v our � ax bank account for / yr, rhr"f your City of Fairfax I e hereby authorize the City of Fairfax, hereinafter called utilit- bill. 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Date� ........................................................................................................................... FAIRFAX USA DAYS IS ON THE WAY. Address: COME AND BE A PART OF THE PLANNING!!! Telephone Number ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2015 AT 5:30 PM Signature- MEETING TO BE HELD AT FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY!!! FOR OFFICE USE Date Received .................................................................................................... Beginning innin Date Utility Accouut s t — Fairfax City-Wide Garage Sale Day! Saturday, May 16th, 2015 8 AM - 4 PM CITY WIDE Throughout the City of Fairfax and beyond! WASTE PICKUP DAY For only $3.00 you can be a part of the map and sale listing Saturday, which will be made available at area businesses. This will also go towards the purchase of a Fairfax City-Wide Garage Sale 00 AM to 10:00 AM Ad in the Gazette, printing of maps, and printing of listings. oPlease send or drop off your $3.00 (cash or check made out to 10 the City of Fairfax), your name, telephone number, physical This service is for City of Fairfax Residents ONLY Yard address of the sale, an email address (for an electronic copy of Proof of residency (driver's license) will be required at the gate ogle! the listing and map), and your sale listing of up to 5 items to Tthe City of Fairfax at 525 Vanderbilt Street, PO Box 337, Fair- The location will change this year and be announced in the next issue fax, IA 52228. Deadline: 4:00 PM, Friday, May 81h of the FACTS. As of the printing date, it has not been determined. Questions? Call 319-846-2204 Any elderly or handicap citizen, without assistance, who would like to participate in the program email fairfax0southslope.net should call City Hall at 846-2204 by Tuesday, June 2nd. We will pickup the items for you on Friday, June 5th. Visit our website for more information or to register your site online. ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE TAKENAREAS FOLLOWS: www.cityoflairfax.org *NO Tires *NO Yard Waste & Household Garbage *NO Lumber *Burn Barrels Must Be Emptied *Bikes Will Be Accepted ONLY If Tires Are Removed *Lawn Mowers Will Be Accepted ONLY if Gas Tanks, Oil and Tires Are Removed *DISPOSAL OF REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS/WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS rainCreek Getting rid of an old refrigerator, N-,-Indoair conditioner or freezer is difficult. They're too big and a��kward to move easily and the Freon used as a refrigerant could harm the environment, if it's not handled carefully. Both Alliant Energy and Linn County REC have appliance recycling programs. They may pay you for your old refrigerator, freezer, or N-, ndow air conditioner. Contact your poNver company to find out the details of Ileterienary (;Iinic their program. Call Alliant Energy at 1-866-255-4268 or visit their website at: www.alliantenergy.com 135 80th Street Call Linn County REC at 319-377-1587 or visit their website at: www.linucountyrec.com �� *FOR DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONICS (computers, TVs, phones, & more) - NO APPLIANCES Midwest Computer Brokers will have a trailer on site for these types of items. You may contact them at 319-845-2000 at 100 3rd St North, Walford, IA, with any questions. 319-846-2330 Or visit their web site at www.ewasterecycle.com Compare Our CD Rates. Make Your E.] 10 ........-------......... 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Duties envelope at the bank or mail to FHF PO Box 24 Fairfax IA 52228. include,, but are not limited to: customer service, general office Once we have all recipes in, determine other additions we will publish what the price will be. In May and June we will take advanced orders for the cookbooks and will have some available for duties,, computer processes, and other tasks as assigned. purchase at USA Days. During the celebration you will find us on the corner of Church and The applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent, Vanderbilt. have a valid driver's license,, be bondable,, speak and write fluent English, work well with the public, work independently as well ST. PATRICKS BUILDING as with a team,, and have good interpersonal and communication skills. Computers skills are requiredwith experience in Mi- On March 17th an exploratory committee was formed to look into the feasibility of preserving , St. Patrick's building for the community of Fairfax. There is no mistake this will be a daunting crosoft Office Suite preferred. This is a full-time position for 40 experience. If you have any suggestions or would like to get involved please get in touch with hours per week, Monday — Friday. Compensation will be based Patty Soukup at fairfaxhistor\/OSOUthslcnn n +, . She will pass on the information to the on duties and experience. committee. More news in the weeks to come. Applications, ajob description, and informational sheet are available at the city clerk's office at 525 Vanderbilt Street, Fair- fax,, Iowa,, 52228,, from 7:30 AM — 4:00 PK Monday through Friday; on the city's website at: www.cityoffairfax.org; or by mail. You may call 319-846-2204 or email: fairfaxLa southslope.net FLUSHING WATER HYDRANTS with questions or to request the documents. The City of Fairfax maintenance department will be flush- Completed applications must be received by the ing water hydrants in April and the first part of May, as weather Fairfax city clerk's office staff by ON permits. This is needed to help keep the water lines free of miner- 11401, al deposits. You may experience some water discoloration during 4:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 2015. and immediately after the flushing. If you do, you need to run your water until it is clear. Remember to check the hot water to The City of Fairfax is an equal Opportunity Eniployer see if the discolored water went to your water heater. Try to avoid laundering whites and light colors while you have discolored wa- ter. You may also experience some decrease in water pressure during the flushing. This will be temporary and should return to normal on its own after they have completed the flushing in your area. If you have any questions, please call the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. 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We hold planning ses- Boys and Girls Kid Pitch Baseball n, grade only) sions the third Thursday evening of each month, and sponsor special events and work pro- Coed Intermediate soccer League (grades 3 - 6) jects throughout the year. Boys and Girls in 3 - grade can play baseball/softball and soccer if desired Please consider getting involved, as there is a lot going on. We continue to make im- *These programs are free of charge for all Fairfax residents.* provements to our existing parks, and are now in the planning stages for a proposed Drift- *There is a 25 registration fee for all non-residents.* wood Lane "pocket" park. Become a committee member, and you can make a real impact in your community! *DEADLINE TO SIGNUP IS APRIL 1, 2015 For additional information, contact Jo Ann Beer at 846-3164. Complete this sign up form and mail to: FA PO Box 56 Fairfax, 1A 52228 Forms also available at" .ci oftai ax.or " d click on the " A"link email us at sasonth Or Golf Cart Permits . s e. et Mark your calendar for the % Golf carts must be registered with the city of 8th Annual FYSA Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 12" � Fairfax to operate legally on our city streets. Fairfax; American Legion - 7a _ llam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------__-_____---_-_-_!____-_-___----____- The permits may be obtained at the clerk's I am interested in couchng/heging this year office, 525 Vanderbilt Street, from 7:30 a.m. to Please check: T-ball 2nd grade Kid Fitch Coed Soccer 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Please remember to Players Players Grade 2014/2015 School year bring your valid driver's license and proof of insurance covering Parent/Guardian Name Players Birth Date the golf cart. The cost of the annual permit is $30.00 and can be Address paid with check or cash. When you register your golf cart or re- Home PhoneWork/Cell Phone 9 new your permit you will receive a copy of the permit to keep in Shirt Size Childs t L XL Adu t s M L XL XL the vehicle, a new sticker, and a copy of the Golf Cart ordinance. Parents Email Please be sure to read the ordinance and follow the regulations to help ensure that vehicles are operated safely on city streets. iowa Realty welcomes MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS YOU! 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Visit Our Website : Please contact Brett at 319-398-3574 or email • him at bproskoveckhorizonsfamil g for more www. cit offairfax. or . y g information. -------------- Read to Meet Your.Y Large Boat and RV Needs °�, � � /�i r Y ��i ��j//,/j�y75✓faro' m(j�� SCOTT AKERS • a • ! % i// i pi j /i%i// HIGH & DRY / 1® ated.C g�, STORAGE InNim„: j ,�"a�c�r1. Your Flutter is Our Bread and Butter!" 57ouha gate I� V1/Sint %,//i; ,, / Fenced and dated a m s Security Cameras rllllrru� /r r !, * Concrete Floors kM.. I m�^'1'tl MI On Site RV Repair m mmniu iy i 9r 14rx48a Storage Units with / v Urge 12'x14' Overhead Doors 10'x20' Storage Units Outside Storage 0 A Georg s De*ns(641) 751-9987 1850 Commercial Drive Spring is the perfect time for a new hair- Walford, IA cut or style! Add color for 20% off when added to your haircut appointment. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillilillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililllillillillillillillilliillillillillillillilliillillililI N FAIRFAX PARK PAVILIONS 111111 IIIIIII III IIIIIIII III uiiini IIIIII III IIIIIIIIIIII II��III III 111111 iii IIIIII III iiuiiinii III IIS I�IIIIII IIIA IIIIIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII III�IIIII COVER RIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FREE TO USE Services We Provide RESERVE TODAY Light Housekeeping Transportation/Errands • Bathing Assistance Ambulation Assistance PRESENTS THE • Medication Reminders • Meal Preparation Do you have an event that you would Laundry Organizing Walford Waddle like to use a park pavilion? The City of We Provide Peace of Mind Caregivers Customized Schedulesg' Bonded& Insured Care a Fairfax has four pavilions available. - Available 24 Hours-a-Day Fairfax,Walford, Norway, • Hospital Discharge Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, June ♦ hawks Ridge Park Assistance/Transportation Marion f( i Prairie Creek Park l'I lei City Park The Complex They are free to use and available to K fun r u n ale Walk and Kids Day[ reserve by calling the city clerk's office at: 319-846-2204. Once reserved, we ppp i lh will place a notice on the pavilion letting a other park users know that you have use H iunnov., lin Ol��auimi�:Care, d@z��.ost�xnax�� of the entire pavilion. Vh Come join us Orme . at :Oam, at the Glover 319.826.6608 www.rahcr.com ,, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Ridge Church parking lot. A non timed K will take place and the children can enjoy some fury activities in the hack a rd'. CITY NEWS QUICKIES • Yard waste collection begins again on Monday, April 6. • Outside usage water meters will be read April 20. On-line re i rati n at Active.com The new trail connecting the two portions of Fairfax is now open and seeing lots of usage! • If you notice a street light not working properly, let the City or the utility company know. You may call Walord Waddle the 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 Or call Cari Martin 319-981-0341 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 Is Department at 319-892-6100 to re- $ 0 entry fee port a violation. • Did you know you can sign up to have your Fairfax utility payment deducted from your checking or sav- Will get you ittto tete SK or 1 mile race. ings account automatically each month? It is a great way to simplify your life and to avoid late payments and late charges. Children are free to tete carnival If you want to pay your Fairfax utility payment with a credit or debit card, go to our website at www.cityoffairfax.or and click on Make an Online Payment. There is a $3.95 convenience charge for each payment. • Dogs must be on a leash if they are off your property and be sure you clean up after your pet. • As you walls around town, please be respectful of the private property you are near. Don't litter or tres- pass, and be sure to pick up any mess your pet makes. Emergencies dial 911 Linn County Sheriff's Non Emergency - 319.892.6100 OTJTSIDE USAGE WATER METERS Linn County Crime Stoppers - 1 .800.272.7463 Outside usage water meters will be made active this month. We will resume monthly readings Did you know...that in Fairfax a door to door salesperson needs a permit? April 20. The bills issued April 30 will include 122.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to protect residents of the City against charges for outside water usage. Customers with fraud, unfair competition and intrusion into the privacy of their homes by licensing and regulating peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants. two meters will now See two `AWA" lines on their 122.03 LICENSE REQUIRED. Any person engaging in peddling, soliciting or in the busi- ness of a transient merchant in the Citv Nvithout first obtaining a license as herein provided bills. g P ° is in violation of this chapter. 122.09 DISPLAY OF LICENSE. Each solicitor or peddler shall keep such license in pos- session at all times while doing business in the City and shall, upon the request of prospec- tive customers, exhibit the license as evidence of compliance Nvith all requirements of this chapter. Each transient merchant shall display publicly such merchant's license in the merchant's place of business. If someone comes to your door selling something, *0_4 please help protect yourself and your neighbors by �ITI o� E T asking to see their peddler's permit. GARAGE tco� " ��115 R'2015 If the don't have a permit, ask them to leave and call Your Complete Automotive Care Center iii ®201Sti�r�rra01Ap Y 530 Williams Blvd, Fairfax, IA 52228 ermItlerm. 20�4_01 the Sheriff's Office at 3 19.892.6 100. At no time Perm p a wail es Owners: Albert Sankot Brian Sankot and Mike Sankot � e. 56799 should you let an unknown salesperson into your 2354, E�,,, ti+�� 52 eet 404 home, not even to use the phone. d,siness AddK c��,r 93065" �lKNlllJl alllllilro/O,�r�� .fid r e. )Obn 00e Street,cpd�4r Rapld� , ip 52404 Check to make sure the permit has a cur- ��,.. 4321 E� rent date and the City of Fairfax seal. add+'e'' 03-28-_2015 Bi: iss�.xed� � To find out more visit littp://ii-Ni-ii-.citN-offaiifax.org I to OW room or call the Clerk's Office at 846-2204. For All Your Truck and Automotive Repair Needs: COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC, TUNE UP, 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, BRAKES and MORE... call: 319-846-2742 ty. Business Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM to 6PM We are SECURITY RE-ENGINEERED! 319.491.3161 dmuellemmr �Tn r@signa188.com Visit Our Website www.sankotgarage.com i WANT A GREEN LAWN? YARD WASTE PROGRAM INFORMATION Stop into K & B Ag Supply at Fairfax. We Garbage and recyclables are picked up at the curb on Tuesdays. Yard waste is picked offer many types of fertilizer, lawn chemicals, up at the curb on Mondays, April through November only. All collections begin at 7:00 and garden fertilizer. We also offer a selection of a.m. If a Monday is a holiday, pick-up may be a day later than usual. Details of schedule birdseed and water softener salt. If interested changes are published in the monthly Fairfax Facts newsletter. call, 319-846-2490 or stop in. Yard waste must be placed in either brown Kraft bags or a waste container that is clearly marked with a large "Y". Size and weight requirements also apply to yard waste 701 Williams Blvd., PO Box 189, Fairfax, IA 52228 containers. The maximum size allowed is 34 gallons. Containers must weigh no more Phone: (319) 846-2490 than 40 pounds when filled. You may place as many containers of yard waste at the curb Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm and Saturday 7:30 am-Noon as needed with no additional charge. Garbage tags are NOT required for yard waste. Branches need to be bundled when not placed in a container. Branches must be in lengths WESTBOUND U.S. 30 TRAFFIC SHIFT BETWEEN STONEY POINT ROAD AND no longer than four foot and be no more than three inches in diameter. EDGEWOOD ROAD IN CEDAR RAPIDS IN PLACE MARCH 30 UNTIL MAY 30 Yard waste collection will begin Monday, April 6, 2015. A pavement replacement project will require detouring westbound U.S. 30 traffic between Stoney Point Road and Edgewood Road in Cedar Rapids beginning Monday, March 30, until Saturday, May 30, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Cedar Rapids construction office. Traffic Impact • Traffic on westbound U.S. 30 will be switched to the eastbound U.S. 30 lanes and then back east at the crossovers. • The on and off ramps from U.S. 151/Williams Boulevard (exit 248) to westbound U.S. 30 will be closed, and appropriate signage will be posted. Traffic on U.S. 151/Williams Boulevard wanting to " access to westbound U.S. 30 will be detoured to Waconia Avenue (exit 252A), and then detoured back on westbound U.S. 30. Traffic on westbound U.S. 30 wanting to access the U.S. 30 off-ramp will be detoured to 80th Street (Exit 246), then eastbound U.S. 30 , and then U.S. 151/Williams 319,-366-3667 Boulevard (exit 248). Septic System Installation*Septic Site Analysis&Percolation Testing*Sewer&Drain Installation The on-ramp from Edgewood Road (exit 250) to westbound U.S. 30 will be closed and appropriate signage Water Installation&Replacement*Foundation&Basement Digging*Demolition*Trucking&Hauling will be posted. Traffic wanting to access to westbound U.S. 30 will be detoured to Waconia Avenue (exit Site Utilities*Backhoe&Bulldozer Services*Grading&Trenching*Site Clearing 252A) and then detoured back on westbound U.S. 30. awned&operated by Dan Zamastil,Pat Zamastil,and Charlie Fisher Iowa DOT's construction project website, www.iowadot.gov/travel.html#/highwayconstruction, includes more complete information on major construction projects that will affect travelers across Iowa this con- , ,yr y, ,"�'` ,,, . ! u+fir''i''!'> ,.,..w r /✓� ` , r f` :, 'i ; struction season. This site includes specific project details, project detours and traffic impacts, costs, schedules, construction updates, contact information, and an interactive map that includes current projects on Iowa's interstate and state highways. ' ` The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work gad zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts. For the latest traveler information anytime, visit www.511 ia.orq; call 511 (within Iowa) or 800-288-1047 ��1, lye��/f D�l1t��l��//�%/i//i%� /lifiiyyi ii'/�i�i, r�1 ii, .r,,✓ y; l gar. (nationwide); stay connected with 511 on Facebook or Twitter find links at www.iowadot.com/511/ social media.htm1); or download the free app to your mobile device.