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November i ii PM Firemen's Hall Mail the nomination form to: City of Fairfax, PO Box 337, Fairfax, IA 52228, put it in the drop box at the city cleric's office, or email your entry to fairfax(asouthslope.net no later than November 16. Fairfax Public Library News — November 2015 RECOLLECTIONS O F THE PAST 313 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2994 www.fairfax.lib.ia.us Email: Fairfax2@southslope.net CHERRYC. ,�'� The Cherry Valley School was built in the Follow us on Faceboolc and Pinterest 1880's and. was originally located. on the John Buresh farm, section 11, Fairfax Township (the LibraryHours: Monday, Tuesday, 8T Thursday: Noon - 7:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday: Noon - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am — Noon , N. E. corner of 76th Avenue and Tissel Hollow Road). It was located in a small valley with a creek near by and there were wild cherry trees November Calendar in the schoolyard, hence the name, Cherry Val- 3�d Election Day ley. 3,d Library Board Meeting 7 pm F kl} In 1908 the building was moved one-half 11th Library Closed Staff In-service 1r 5, d K P x p g , 12th Fa' Historical Meetin 6:30 m t, r mile east to the W. an idima farm (the g 17th December 4 Library Book Sale S.E. corner of 76th Avenue and Cherry Valle - y y y 19th The City Coalition is underway planning 19 Parks & Beautification Meeting 7 m Road). The original building consisted of two g p g g 24th anpm our second annual Winterfest. The library °�° rooms. The smaller room which had been 24 Thanksgiving Party 6 - � is again collecting milli jugs for the lumi- C g.School a,:icared hi FjiH G, 1t)�Vrish ,in div eafl, 11900used only for special school programs' was "Please Register th th nary wall. We ask that you please rinse moved into the town of Fairfax. In 1984, the 26th-28th Library Closed Thanksgiving them out well and remove all stickers and school was moved to Ushers Ferry, Pioneer December Calendar lids. If you were in town last Winterfest, Village. 1Library Board Meeting 7 pm you saw we had luminaries at Hawks 4th tLast day of Book Sale Ridge Park, The Sports Complex and at all 10 Fairfax Historical Meeting 6:30 pm the entrances into town. The really o"Qq 12th Winterfest y y looked nice and we can't do it without all . a 17th Parks & Beautification Meeting 7 pm rdonations. .� 22nd of °° � Christmas Party 6 pm Y � .� � "Please Register° 24th-26th Library Closed for the Holiday � � - 31' Library closed at 5:00 pm All new books and DVD's that are added to the li- �r':" brary andplacedon shelves are listed. on Pinterest. We are starting to weed for inventor and Check out our Pinterest page to see the newest g y items the second they hit our shelves. Our Pinter- we have lots of donated and discarded est link is https://www.pinterest.com/fairfax2/ and books that we will put out at a book sale STUDENTS OF CHERRY VALLEY SCHOOL - 1945 on Facebook you can find us at Fairfax Public Li- November 17th thru December 4th. Please brary stop in during regular business hours and Left to Right: Milo Cerveny Jr., Margaret Ann Buresh, Donald Sternad, Elaine Sternad, see what we have to offer. Charles Cerveny, Vernon Cerveny, and Alvin Pavlis Thank you to all those brave children who came out to The Haunted Trail. We recognized some The Children's Thanksgiving Party is 1 want to thank Donna Pavlis for sharing this photograph. V.F.C. goblins and met many new children. The Library scheduled for November 24th. Please reg- and Parks Committee enjoyed sharing our story ister at the library if you are planning on with you and hope that some of you venture into attending. We want to make sure we have the library to see what we have to offer. plenty of craft supplies and treats for eve- ryone who attends. STOP IN AND CHECK US OUT! LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes October 6, 2015 Members present: Pribyl, Pospischil, Toner, Stallman, Lees and Kleppe. Absent, Excused: Meyers, Whit- � tlesley, and Abel. Staff Present: Bayne and Wilz. MAYOR'S MINUTE � Pospischil called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM1 Toner made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Stallman. Motion carried 6-0. Rabe Minutes were reviewed and motion to approve as presented by Kleppe and seconded by Toner. Motion carried JasonBy R 6-0. Bills were discussed for September. Lees made a motion to pay for all expenses. Seconded by Pribyl. Motion carried 6-0. Reports were then discussed noting that all the numbers looked really good, expenses are at 25%, salaries a lit- tle higher but patron use is up quite a bit. What an amazing October! If we had weather like that all winter long Iowa just might be heaven. Last month Electrical issue outside was worked on by Novak, and the issue with the lights is that the wrong light bulbs I started a three part series covering my time as Mayor, really focusing on the continued change our communi- were put in so the lights now work and they fixed some wires that needed to be grounded. City men are going to ty has experienced. For me it is fiin to look back, realize where we are now, and speculate about the fiiture. look for different outdoor fixtures to replace current ones. Today I will cover more about where we are currently. The Haunted Trail is October 24th and Bayne was told to come up with some ghost stories that are from the Midwest. It was discussed that there should be some stories from Galena and Pribyl knows someone with some Fairfax has continued to grow robustly over the last 15 years. Since 2000 we have added nearly 1,700 resi- local stories. Bayne will put something together for the walls. dents which is a 185% increase. My guess for our population as of 2015 is roughly 2,531 people. In the last 5 Red Cedar was October 2 — It was very nice and over 20 people attended. The ice cream social afterwards was years Fairfax has added 136 new housing units and 15 new commercial strictures. In the last 6 years we have very nice and easy to talk to other people. Kerry wants to still do this next year with his wife so we will continue opened three new parks (Hawks Ridge, the Fairfax Sports and Recreation Complex, and the new park off Drift- to host it. wood Lane) and have opened a connecting trail crossing Prairie Creek, a small trail connecting Beverly Road Board Size - to reduce the board size to 7 is on the ballot in November. We will continue to encourage people through the Meadow Oak development, and a trail around the Complex. This new green space has roughly to vote on November 3. quadrupled our green space total, doubled our rentable pavilion space, doubled our baseball fields, and brought Bayne then discussed that the Locust tree that was recently trimmed has now grown and is hitting the roof next our first two soccer fields online all in an effort to keep pace with our growing population. By Spring of 2016 door again. Lynn said we should get that trimmed by taking off the whole branch and take down several of the nearly all the original water mains and fire hydrants in Fairfax will be 15 years of age or newer. Improvements rotting crab apple trees. Bayne will get a quote to trim the tree and/or removing the Locust and ask them about have also been made to our sewer system in order to handle fi ture growth especially to the north. the other trees. Better World Books is a company that will sell our old books if we use their prepaid boxes and send them to This gets us setup for the fi ture which I will discuss more at length next month. However, a quick overview them as they pay for shipping. We would get 10% of the sale amount. Pribyl made a motion to approve using includes the annexation of 700+ acres into our community, the widening of HWY 151, the replacement of the this company to sell our left over books. Seconded by Stallman. Motion carried 6-0. HWY 151 bridge strictures, and the connection of HWY 100 near our community. All these will be the next Free Little Library was a gift from Sue Ellen Flynn's son. He built 4 of these little house boxes to be put in chapter of Fairfax as it prospers into the fi ture. parks and be filled with books for people to take/share/donate books. We will fill it and will ask the city mainte- nance men to put it in at Hawks Ridge Park. While physical infrastructure improvement is great, I feel we have also made concerted efforts to get you more Bayne has signed up for an 18 week computer class at Kirkwood. Since it is on Monday and Wednesdays, she information so that everyone can stay informed if they make the effort. We have revamped our website, have will readjust staff hours to not change library hours. made accessible on our site the agenda, council packets and minutes and have started engaging the communi- A motion was made by Kleppe to adjourn the meeting at 7:34. Seconded by Toner. Motion carried 6-0. ty via social media. I believe that Fairfax's current position gives it great ability to filly take advantage of fiu- Work Session was then started to look at strategic planning and discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the ture opportunities to continue to be one of the best places in Linn County to live. Next month I will look into internal audit. my crystal ball to predict where I see Fairfax in the next 5-10 years - I know, I am excited as well. Respectfully submitted Beth Wilz MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 VOTE The City of Fairfax will be holding a municipal election this November. If 1W you have questions, please contact Linn County Auditor's office at 319-892- 5300, ext. 1 or by email at: electionsi hrincounty.org . Be sure to vote. Have a say in what our community decides. FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE PROUDLY . . . . . PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 Minutes Parks and Beautification Committee On October 2"a our communit�T had two families affected b�T a fire that destro�Ted two homes. ThanlcfulhT no one was hurt Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM among the people that occupied the homes or the respective fire departments that responded. Since this Nvas such a large, visible event the opportunity presents itself to provide some insight and facts about the performance of our fire department in Fairfax Public Library general and as it relates to this particular incident. The Fairfax Fire Department(FFD) is a volunteer department that serves the communities of Fairfax, Watford, and the sur- Members in Attendance: Jo Ann Beer, Derek LaGrange, Jane Sankot rounding rural fire district. We have no full time firefighters or staff employees. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an organization which proposes standards to help fire departments best serve their communities, defines the FFD as Driftwood Lane Park Equipment Installation Update a volunteer fire department in a rural community. In tv-o recent Gazette articles (September 27, 2015, SPEED MA TTERS: Vohrnteers installed the equipment Tuesday, Septenlber 15. It was suggested that uzore trees andP os- Eastern Iowa Eire Departments Aim to Meet National Standard, and September 28, 2015, SPEED MATTERS: Volunteer De- partments Have Greater ,Struggles), it Nsas stated that the NFPA recommends departments vho are full time, career, and sibly flowers be planted, and a bike rack added, if not already installed. paid, such as Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Iowa City, reach fires in 5 minutes and 20 seconds in 90%of the fires to which they respond. NFPA also advised suburban departments such as Hiawatha, North Liberty, and Coralville, to reach fires in 10 Haunted Trail Planning minutes, 80%of the time. Volunteer fire departments in rural communities like Fairfax and the surrounding smaller commu- Volunteers need to check their calendars for,Saturday, October 24 from 5:30 8:30, and let Jo Atilt nities have a recommended response time of 14 minutes, 80% of the time. In 2012, the FFD implemented the NFIRS Fire know. Report Recording System, which is the state fire run records program. To date, every fire Nve responded to in our jurisdiction had a response time of 13 minutes or less. This is 100% compliance, an impressive record. In fact, Nve arrived at 17 of the 21 Potential Dog Park Discussion fires in 10 minutes or less, which is 81%compliance beating the standard for suburban departments! A newspaper article on North Liberty's project was reviewed. It was also mentioned that additional So how did our department do on the October 2nd incident? Let's look at the official times, facts, and explanations of what soccer tebe re o thpotential locations is critical. happened as obtained from the Linn County Sheriffs department and FFD records. (911 calls are automatically time stamped flds may quested in the near future, so coordination fe to the second by a computer and recorded when they arrive at the 911 dispatch desk.) The Complex and Trail Signage Status 12:55 (12:55 pm)—The first of several calls reporting the fire Nvas received. 12:57 (12:57 pm)—The page Nvas transmitted and received. Dispatchers Nvere still taking calls while transmitting the page. No update. 13:01 (1:01 pm) —First truck Nvas in route. Itis important and amazing to note that Nve are 100%volunteer which means eve- i tone responding either left Nvork or Nvas at home when the call came in. Either scenario required volunteers to go to the sta- Parks Equipment Check Out Status tion first to collect gear and apparatus. No update. 13:01 (1:01 pm)—Mutual aid Nvas requested immediately. 13:05 (1:05 pm) — Approximate arrival. (Radio traffic Nvas unregistered as official correct time, but driving time after the call Linn County Trails Committee Update Nvas about 4 mins, or 8 mins from the initial page, and 10 mins from the first 911 call.) Derek will check the monthly meeting schedule, and hopes to start attending. He also suggested paint- 13:11 (1:11 pm)—First Cedar Rapids engine arrived folloNved by additional Fairfax, Atkins, and CR units. ing a bike lane on the trail's connecting streets starting at Beverly Rd 15:46 (3:46 pm)— Cedar Rapids cleared the scene. 17:17 (5:14 pm)—Fairfax cleared the scene(4 hours and 17 mins after the first page). Opportunities for Citizens Not on the Agenda Some other informative facts: �, -Fairfax had ti members respond with 5 units. The library has an opportunity to acquire a mini" library house, and would like the committee's - Cedar Rapids had more than n personnel respond with 3 units and a Battalion Chief of which 2 of them are also feedback regarding park location. Hawks Ridge Park was suggested, and Derek mentioned that his neighborhood was also interested. Fairfax Fire Department members. -Atkins had several personnel and units respond. - Cedar Rapids Truck 1 Nvas floNving between 1,250 and 1,465 gallons per minute for almost 2 hours. - The fire required over 170,000 gallons to extinguish. This required coordination Nvith Kevin Stensland, the Nvater system operator, to activate all the Nvells and pumps to eliminate the need to haul additional Nvater resources on scene. -After the incident there Nvere several hours of effort put into tool, equipment, gear, and hose clean up, spanning over several days. Time Nvas also spent on the papenvork for the reports including investigation into the fire. All performed by local volunteers. The Fairfax Fire Department prides itself in the training, competency, equipment, fire fighters, and response record. We realize in a stressful situation, it is easy to feel responses aren't fast enough. The FFD is committed to responding as safely and quickly as Nve can, and are proud of our record and performance. If anyone has further comments or concerns, Nve do have monthly meetings and trainings on the last Monday of the month at 6:30 pm as posted in the Fairfax Facts. Also, feel free to contact City Hall to get a FFD representative to contact you. We Nvish the families involved the best and offer our help an�lime! Thank You! Brian Merta Assistant Fire Chief CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2015 Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-84, A RESOLUTION TO AP- PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 13— FROM TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX Life Changes. TRAIL ALONG EAST SIDE OF UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO PRAIRIE CREEK BETWEEN EAST CEMETERY ROAD AND FRONT STREET PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, Have your needs changed? IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Let Guaranty p guide uide y ou Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-84 duly adopted. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-85, A RESOLUTION TO AP- through these Challenges. PROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 1 FROM DAVE SCHMITT CONSTRUCTION, CO. FOR THE KARAL S ADDITION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-85 duly adopted. ', Motioned by Otto, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-86, A RESOLUTION ENTER- ING INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LEGACY LAND DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Guaranty i u t Iffy it d Y ) Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-86 duly adopted. .'„n� Wealth Management ���... It you have not had your Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-87, A RESOLUTION TO AP- '" PROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR PRAIRIE CREEK ESTATES SEVENTH ADDITION TO THE CITY insurance coverage reviewed lately,stop by our branch at 302 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Ab- www.guaranty-bank.com/investments to speak with Mare Banks,or call 319.286.6210. sent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-87 duly adopted. Securities proviledthroughBrokerDealer FmanoialServices Corporaten member FINRH&SIPC,Broker Dealer Financial Services Corporation isnot abank.and securitiesoffered byitare not bank deposits or obligations of or guaranteed by any bank,nor are they insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC)or any other agency of the United States or the bank.In addition,the Motioned b Otto, seconded b Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-88, A RESOLUTION TO AC— purpose of securities involves investment risks,including possible loss of p principal. services:offered through fnvestmentAdvisors Corp.,y y pp g P P p Y � an SEC registered investment advisor. CEPT THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS TO PRAIRIE CREEK ESTATES SEVENTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-88 duly adopted. �.._ Discussion was held concerning the lights for the pedestrian trail. The culvert condition at 76th Avenue and Williams Boulevard was discussed. It was the consensus to use Lo e a ufie ' ra 5 cal Option Sales Tax money and contact Linn County to put this project on their bid list. Shane Wicks will con- tact Linn County. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve renewal of Casey's General Stores Class C-Beer/Sunday On a chilly, make that cold, October night the Fairfax Civic Coalition Sales/Class LE Liquor/Class B-Wine/Class B-Native Wine Permit. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. rd hosted the 3 Annual Haunted Trail. On Oct 24, 30 volunteers wel- Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-89, A RESOLUTION APPROV- ING SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and per heroes as they listened to the legend of Chief Keigh-tugh-qua Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-89 duly adopted. (Chief Cornstalk) and other characters and enjoyed free hot chocolate Discussion was held about revisions to the personnel policy regarding work boots and cell phones. The Annual Holiday Decoration Contest was discussed. Social media will be used with likes being votes. and popcorn as well as traditional Halloween treats. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve the claims list dated October 13, 2015. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. A big thank you to the Fairfax Library, Fairfax Parks and Beautif ica- The clerk gave the City Council information about MLA and the Trees Forever Visioning event. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. tion Committee, the Fairfax Fire and Rescue [)epartment, the Fairfax Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. American Legion, the Fairfax Lions Club, the Fairfax Historical Socie- Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 9:26 PM. ty, Fairfax Youth Sports Association, the USA [)ay Committee, Fairfax Mayor Jason Rabe Knights of Columbus, and the City of Fairfax. City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. To the Citizens of Fairfax: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2015 Well, we've turned the lights out on the FYSA 2015 season. Literally. On the last Sunday in Oc- Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION 2015-79, A RESOLUTION AMENDING tober, an unseasonably nice day, the last game of the season was played under the lights at the THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Complex. But what a season 2015 was! Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RES- OLUTION 2015-79 duly adopted. We saw an increase in registrations again, 556 registrations in all, the most ever. Boys and girls, Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to approve the Annual TIF Report. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: ages 3 to 18, played 190 T-ball, baseball, softball and soccer games and we supplied uniforms None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. and equipment for all 556 registrants. FYSA is able to do all of this and still not charge the boys The city cleric gave the City Council an update about calculation of the TIF Certification amount. and girls of Fairfax to play. Since our very first pancake breakfast in 2008, this community has Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve the annual TIF Certification document. Ayes: Beer, always shown its support for the kids. Whether it was buying tickets for fund raiser, donating Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. money or resources, or volunteering (120 volunteer coaches in 2015) you have always been Shane Wicks updated the City Council about the annexation process. there for the kids. We wouldn't be here without the help and support of everyone in and Discussion was held about the infrastructure extensions needed for the North Growth Area. Shane Schrader around our community. Sometimes thank you doesn't seem enough, but when it comes from a and Brice Sevig stated that they are willing to temporarily finance no more than $650,000, if they receive a guar- 6 year old getting their first trophy and their eyes are as big as soccer balls, it's all that matters. antee from the City of Fairfax that this amount will be repaid to them with interest. They are willing to use con- Think about this letter coming from that player. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. nection fees as part of the payback formula. The City Council was asked if they would follow the same philoso- phy in calculating the connection fees as they did for the East Cemetery Road Project. The City Council, while And you should be proud of the organization you helped build. In 2015 we were recognized not making a final decision, stated that is their intention. with the Volunteer of the Year award by the United Way of East Central Iowa, and in lune the Shane Wicks reviewed topics for the annexation/development agreements. Linn County's burning regulations Cedar Rapids Gazette ran a featured article about the program. were discussed. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2015-80, A RESOLUTION SETTING FYSA is proud to participate and support other community events besides baseball games: the TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING THE APPLI- Fairfax Easter Egg Hunt, Fairfax USA Days, the Leon Evans Cruise-In Classic Car Show, the Haunt- CATION FOR ANNEXATION FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 151 AND ed Trail and the Fairfax Winterfest. We love being involved in our community! WEST OF CEMETERY ROAD AND WEST OF 80TH STREET. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLU- So as the lights go out on the 2015 season, let's think about the memories that were created TION 2015-80 duly adopted. and the fun we had and then get ready for 2016. Review of quotes for the water main extension along Eastern Iowa Building's property were discussed. The City of Fairfax will cost share on some of the items, but not all. The City's one half total of the lowest quote is Oh, one other thing. Don't forget the FYSA 8th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday November 6, $19,940.00. from 5-8 pm at the Fairfax American Legion. Thanks again. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Frieden to approve the City of Fairfax split the costs of the water main exten- sion along Eastern Iowa Building's property for the highlighted items as shown on the quote sheets, for a total not See you at the ballpark.... to exceed $19,940.00. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Discussion was held concerning adding a frill-time building department employee. More information is needed and this item will be placed on the next agenda. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2015-81, A RESOLUTION TO AP- PROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 — BALANCING FROM RICKLEFS EXCAVATING, LTD FOR THE PHASE 1 EAST CEMETERY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, DRAINAGE, STORM SEWER, WATER PHASE 4 WATER MAIN AND VANDERBILT STREET MAIN, AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT IN FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: PAVING RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Ayes: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2015-81 duly adopted. The Phase 4 Water Main and Vanderbilt Street Paving Reconstruction project is set to kick off on November 16, Motioned by Otto, seconded by Beer to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-82, A RESOLUTION ACCEPT- and continue this fall through mid-December. This project consists of replacing water main along Front Street ING THE PHASE I EAST CEMETERY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, DRAINAGE, STORM SEWER, (from Nickolet Street to Park Street), Prairie Avenue (from Losey Avenue to Vanderbilt Street), Nickolet Street WATER MAIN, AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, (from 400' south of Prairie Avenue to Front Street), Vanderbilt Street (from 400' north of Losey Avenue to Front Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RES- Street), and Park Street (from Front Street to Quarry Drive). Vanderbilt Street will also be reconstructed from 400' OLUTION 2015-82 duly adopted. north of Losey Avenue to Front Street, with the addition of a I F wide trail along the west side of the new street. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-83, A RESOLUTION TO AP- The work this fall will consist of water main only, with the Vanderbilt Street reconstruction beginning no earlier PROVE PARTIAL PAYMENT #6 - FINAL FROM RICKLEFS EXCAVATING, LTD FOR THE PHASE than March of 2016. Specific information will be sent to individual property owners that will have access and/or I EAST CEMETERY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, DRAINAGE, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, water service to their properties temporarily disrupted during these improvements. If you have any questions or AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT IN FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: concerns, feel free to contact Joel Gross at Hall and Hall Engineers (3 19) 362-9548 or the City of Fairfax. Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe de- clared RESOLUTION 2015-83 duly adopted. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2015 CITY OF FAIRFAX REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 13 2015 Eighth Annual 9 � The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council Nvas held October 13, 2015, at Fairfax city hall. Mayor Rabe � Fairfax Youth Sports Association called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie Frieden, and Travis Otto. Marc Magers and Marianne Wainv right Nvere absent. Other city staff present: Cynthia Stimson, Cathy Bayne, Mike Sankot, Lvnn Miller, Kevin Stensland, Dave Yaneeek, and Brian Merta. Shane Wicks and Joel Gross of Hall and Hall Engineers, Inc. Nvere also present. Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to approve the agenda. Aves: Beer, % pag etti � � Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainwright. Motion carried. ' Motioned by Otto, seconded by Frieden to approve and place on file the city council minutes dated September 8, and September 29, 2015. Aves: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers, and Wainv right. Motion carried. ' ��� � Friday Nov. 6 2015 @ the American Legion Motioned by Beer, seconded by Otto to place on file the Library Board of Trustee minutes dated October 6, 2015 � � the Parks and Beautification minutes dated August 20, 2015, and the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes dat- edill September 15, 2015. Aves: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainv right. Motion carried. Linn County Deputy Sheriff Schmid presented the list of calls. "All° All You Mare To Eat** Doug Mueller informed the City Council that he Nvill be retiring as of the end of October. The franchise group is 5—8 m'�'� going to run this Signal 88 as of November 1. p Cathv Bavne reminded even-one that the November 3 election Nvill have a library issue on the ballot. Thur are p� asking the residents if theNvant to change the number and make-up of the Library Board of Trustees. She stated **Spaghetti , *S pag h et t i , sa l ad, garlic toast & a drink* thev have received the "Free Library" to put at a park. � Fundraiser to support the Fairfax ,� P Fire Chief Sanlcot stated there is no further information available concerning the possible property purchase. While revieNving this topic, it Nvas discovered that the fence along the side of the fire station property is a city fence. � Baseball So f tbal 1, T—gall and Soccer leagues � If this is found to be true, the fence is to be removed. The new fire truck's pre-paint inspection NN-111 be done on Octo- ber 20. The truck is to be completed on November 2. Discussion Nvas held concerning the recent structure fires. 50-50 Drawing The fire department Nvas commended for their quick response and Nvhile tragic, it Nvas Nvonderful that no one Nvas ���'n hurt. Raffle for a yard art piece by Masterpiecerocks Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Otto to accept the quote from Faver Inc. of$4,050.00 for a grapple extension attachment for the skid loader. Aves: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainv right. Motion carried. % Kevin Stensland gave a report about the water and waste water systems. He asked for Council approval of needed upgrades. A cash flow report for the utility systems Nvas revieNved as Nvell as a Local Option Sales Tax Fund report. *%*wpm Motioned b�T Otto, seconded b�T Frieden to approve the water and wastewater system upgrades and to pay for these upgrades Ne th Local Option Sales Tax money by approving the folloNving quotes: � Tickets available at the door Jetco Electric Inc. for$58,182.00 ht Of the event! Scott Van Keppel for$41,615.00 �� ', � � the night Hach for$8,806.00 ��' If you would like to Iowa Pump Works for$11,563.00 lx° Aves: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainv'right. Motion carried. make Q donation please JoAnn Beer stated that the Haunted Trail is Saturdav, October 24. The car show Nvas held on October 10 and it contact us at went great. There were about 400 cars. ,.- Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve the financials as presented. Aves: Beer, Frieden, and Otto. �1 � FYSA@southSlOpe.net Nays: None. Absent: Magers and Wainv right. Motion carried. Joel Gross reported that the UV Project plan upgrade has been approved by the IDNR. He Nvill be meeting Nvith Kevin to discuss specifics. • 111 Mayor Rabe opened the public hearing regarding a budget amendment for FY2016 at 7:27 PM. The city clerk's0, office had not received ani-v ritten or oral comments and no one in the audience had anv comments. The city clerk reviewed a budget amendment report. L511'ki f c� TAX LEVY COMPARISON NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION- Continued Linn County Iowa for the FY 2015-2016 Michael J. Vogel and Marsha K. Vogel Location Description County School Misc. City Levy Total Lot 11, Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa Marion Corp-Marion 6.14225 18.55533 1.47354 13.58625 39.75737 Mt. Vernon Corp-Mt. Vernon 6.14225 18.30883 1.47354 12.99985 38.92447 Karen L. Wernimont Cedar Rapids Corp-College 6.14225 15.81016 1.44038 15.21621 38.60900 Lot 6, Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa Marion Corp-Linn Mar 6.14225 17.37861 1.47354 13.58625 38.58065 Center Pt. Corp-Center Pt./Urbana 6.14225 17.88447 1.47354 12.99247 38.49273 Morgan Bridge Road Lisbon Corp-Lisbon 6.14225 17.54384 1.47354 13.33056 38.49019 The East half of Morgan Bridge Road lying adjacent and contiguous to the Southwest Quarter Hiawatha Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.14225 15.38030 1.47354 15.40867 38.40476 of the Northwest Quarter, the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, the Southwest Alburnett Corp-Alburnett 6.14225 18.07480 1.47354 11.68476 37.37535 Quarter of the Southwest Quarter all in Section 4-82-8, Linn County, Iowa and the Northwest Coggon Corp-North Linn 6.14225 16.78004 1.47354 12.78377 37.17960 Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter all in Palo Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.14225 15.38030 1.47354 13.00441 36.00050 Section 9-82-8, Linn County, Iowa Central City Corp-Central City 6.14225 17.60000 1.47354 10.56960 35.78539 Angle Road Springville Corp-Springville 6.14225 12.97611 1.47354 14.09429 34.68619 That part of Angle Road lying adjacent and contiguous to the Southwest Quarter of the North- Walker Corp-North Linn 6.14225 16.78004 1.47354 9.04408 33.43991 west Quarter in Section 4-82-8, Linn County, Iowa Prairieburg Corp-Central City 6.14225 17.60000 1.47354 8.10000 33.31579 Ely Corp-College 6.14225 15.81016 1.47354 8.36024 31.78619 801h Street Walford Corp-College 6.14225 15.81016 1.47354 8.10000 31.52595 The West half of 801h Street lying adjacent and contiguous to the Southeast Quarter of the Fairfax Corp-College 6.14225 15.81016 1.47354 7.92239 31.34834 Northeast Quarter, the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of Robins Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.14225 15.38030 1.47354 7.97127 30.96736 the Southeast Quarter all in Section 4-82-8, Linn County, Iowa and the Northeast Quarter of the Bertram Corp-Cedar Rapids 6.14225 15.38030 1.47354 4.40002 27.39611 Northeast Quarter in Section 9-82-8, Linn County, Iowa Williams Blvd/Highway 151 That part of Williams Blvd/Highway 151 lying adjacent and contiguous to the Northeast Quar- ter of the Northeast Quarter in Section 9-82-8 Linn County, Iowa Longview Drive That part of Longview Drive lying adjacent and contiguous to Beranek's Longview Addition to ® Linn County, Iowa and lying adjacent and contiguous to Robert Burns First Addition to Linn 319-366-3667 County, Iowa also lying in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the Southeast Septic System Installation*Septic Site Analysis&Percolation Testing*Sewer&Drain Installation Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in Section 9-82-8, Linn County, Iowa Water Installation&Replacement*Foundation&Basement Digging*Demolition*Trucking&Hauling Site Utilities*Backhoe&Bulldozer Services*Grading&Trenching*Site Clearing West Cemetery Road owned k"operated by Dan Zamastil,Pat Zamastil,and Charlie Fisher The North half of West Cemetery Road lying adjacent and contiguous to Lot 2, Richardson's First Addition to Linn County, Iowa and lying adjacent and contiguous to the Westerly 90.75 feet of that part of the SE '/4 NW '/4 of Section 9-82-8, Linn County, Iowa described as follows: Beginning at the center of Section 9-82-8; thence West 600 feet; thence North 480 feet; thence 4; i"� �- ;��Vf � � r// r ✓ iecurGrtifu�,�� ii%/l/J7��o yI "', i „ y �' » < ' ✓,r %� �` East 500 feet; thence South 230 feet; thence East 91.27 feet; thence South 2°00' East 250.15 „a feet to the point of beginning, excepting all public highways also lying in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in Section 9-82-8, Linn County, Iowa r . a And The North half of West Cemetery Road lying adjacent and contiguous t0 the West ' '196 feet Of t� �// ,�� ' ��� r✓�iys�nir°'+�� � " /�� � ' � " "` the South 578 feet of the SW '/4 of the NW '/4 of Section 9, Township 82 North, Range 8, Linn County, IOWA NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION- Continued Mardelle Mae Holst Revocable Trust dated May 10, 2008 REP. RUNNING-MARQUARDT TO HOLD The South Half(S '/z) of the Northwest Quarter (NW '/4) of Section Four (4), Township Eighty- LISTENING POST IN FjAIRFjAX two (82), Range Eight (8), except public highways Brian A. Klinefelter and Kimberly A. Klinefelter State Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt will be hosting a listening Lot 1, Beranek's Long view Addition to Linn county, Iowa post at Fairfax City Hall, Fairfax, Iowa on Friday, November 13th, 2015 Gregory C. Martin and Kim F. Martin from 1-2 pm to gather input from local residents about legislation in the Lot 2, Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa Iowa House and other state issues. The public is welcome to attend. Kenneth E. Meyer and Elaine E. Meyer If you are unable to attend the listening post but would like to share your Lot 9, Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa, along with a 30-foot easement over the Northerly part of Lot 10, Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa, for ideas, please Contact Rep. Running-Marquardt directly at ingress and egress to said Lot 9, and subject to all easements over said Lot 9 for installation, Kirsten.Runnin MarquardtAlegis.iowa.goy or by phone at 319-330-9899. repair and maintenance of water pipes from the well located on said Lot 9 to said Lot 10, Lot 8, and Lot 7 in Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa, and subject to all ease- ments, restrictions, and covenants of record. Harold J. Miller and Daphne S. Miller Lot Five (5), Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa Marion A. Northup and Mary Ellen Northup Lot 10, Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa, subject to all covenants, ease- ments and restrictions of record. There is fiirther conveyed herein all water rights as found in that agreement in Vol. at page 141 of the Linn County Iowa Recorder's Office. Howard W. Novotny and Elaine Novotny Lot 3, Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa rc aur Joseph M. Robson and Traci Robson wFASTER INTERN North 800 feet of the East 550 of the NE 1/4 NE '/4 Section 9-82-8, Linn County, Iowa, except theublic highway P g Y AND MAKE THE Joel S. Severson and Michelle L. Severson „jf WHOLE HOUSE HAI� Lot 1, Winifred's First Addition to Linn County, Iowa ill �1 If your screed its no longer adequate for f�Gary Stallman and Nancy Schmuecker � ��1�1� VU �fj" olll your users and' devices, your may bbe��' experiencing annoyiing slowdowns,. Lot Seven (7), Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa, subject to all covenants, °��Vr�r � There's a ick way to solve this problem. easements and restrictions of record aftl 1 -626- 11 now to sign 'ufor II Michael J. Suchomel and Valerie A. Suchomuir 101 I s Ik t qn�t rn t plan � � � t � 1 ,X40 � iii� Lot 12 Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa. Subject to all conditions cove- ` > > o, �1). nants, easements and restrictions of record. �� ' ➢,OUCALL::319-626-22 TCLICK wwwsouths .cc n VISIT:980 rd FrontstSteven Van Voorst *PE The Westerly90.75 feet of that art of the SE '/4 NW '/4 of Section 9-82-8 Linn Count Iowa �� r� �t��Liberty, �� 9- P � Y� � �� I' u � � described as follows: Beginning at the center of Section 9-82-8'' thence West 600 feet thence "IPdat^snot aavuebbb&tin uR meas Spee,ds may vary Faxes,bees suuharges,t8rronfh ' r ' c� ifract,,andel some restnctkon pY Speed,g�ven is download speed.Egda ;' � North 480 feet; thence East 500 feet; thence South 230 feet; thence East 91.27 feet; thence n,paluimfyp rowderanderpdayer. South 2°00' East 250.15 feet to the point of beginning, excepting all public highways. NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION- Continued ANNUAL Annexation Legal Description ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTER Gordon C. Sevi2 and Shirley A. Sevig The SE 1/4 excepting Winifred's First Addition to Linn County, Iowa and the South 1/2 NE 1/4 Section 4-82-8, Linn County, Iowa excepting all public highways HAM DINNER Bruce G. Sevig SW '/4 Section 4-82-8, Linn County, Iowa, except Lot 1, Schulte First Addition to Linn County, Saturday, November 21, 2015 Iowa Doors Open at 5:30 PM William E. Boland, Jr. and Verna L Boland Serving Begins at 7:00 PM SW '/4 NW 1/4, except the South 33-1/3 rods of the West 24 rods and except the South 35 rods of the East 56 rods and except the West 396 feet of the North 28 feet of the South 578 feet and except Beranek's Long View Addition, Linn County, Iowa and N '/z NW '/4 all in Sec. 9, Twp. $12.00 82 North, Range 8, Linn County, Iowa Fairfax American Legion AND Post 572 216 Main Street The East 455 feet of the NE '/4 of the NE '/4 except the North 800 feet; and Fairfax Iowa NW '/4 of the NE '/4; and SE '/4 of the NE '/4, lying North of Highway 149, except the east 455 feet; and North 2 rods (also described as the North 1 acre) of the SW '/4 of the NE '/4; and NE '/4 of the SE '/4 of the NW '/4; and NE '/4 of the NE, except the east 455 feet, and except the west 95 feet of the east 550 feet of the 10th Annual Turkey Bash north 800 feet; All in Section 9-82-8 Wednesday Nov 251h — 7 P M And also excepting from all the above the public highways WIN TURKEYS, HAMS.. CASH.. PRIZES Steve Etzel, President, Ask, LLC, Seller and Robert J. O'Shea, Mana;:ing Member, LKJ �' �,Y✓ r b v ( Enterprises, LLC, Buyer BAR&GRILL YETERANS DAY Lot 2, Winifred's First Addition to Linn County, Iowa uiuuuuu000um00 iu �i th John and Francine Banes Trust dated July 5, 2000 � w TUESDAYNOV 11 Lot 8, Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa r — — — — — — — — — — — (Veterans Stop In for A Free Drink Of Choice And $10.00 Gif i Cert prate Lot 1 Schulte First Addition to Linn County Iowa I790 1 �.T (Gift Certificate far Use on Future Visit) Dennis L. Bland and Bonnie K. Bland ��rr 1 8L/NE �N WINGS I Z, �K YOU l l l Lot 2, R. Richardson's First Addition to Linn County, Iowa, subject to easements, restrictions of record and conditions of record if any ALL DAY EVERYDAY I FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY — — — — — — — — — — — J Robert A. Burns and Susan J. Burns WEEK NIGHT SPECIALS Lot 1 and Lot 2, Robert Burns First Addition to Linn County, Iowa IIIII��IIII�II��IIII II IIIIIIIII VIII IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II IIIIIIIIII IIII IIII IIII III IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII��IIIII(IIIIIIIIII VIII IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�I III IIII III�III�IIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII III IIII�IIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIII IIIIIII III IIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1111111 IIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII III IIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIII IIIIIII� IIIA (IIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIII(IIIIIIIIII(IIII III Timothy A. Clark and Barbara S. Clark BUY ONE GET BUY ONE GET Lot Four (4), Beranek's Long View Addition to Linn County, Iowa ONE/ ol"F ONE i OFF $28��1= TACOS VC2 PRICE 3.50 MARCS Fairfax Cemetery TOPPING TENDERLOIN BURGER $g CORONA CHICKEN The West 396 feet of the South 578 feet of the SW '/4 of the NW '/4 of Section 9, Township 82 BASKETS BASKETS $g BUD LIGHT LIME $ ► North, Range 8, Linn County, Iowa P I ZZ/V�S Or$1.00 Off Single Basket Or$1.00 Off Single Basket • The Fairfax Neighborhood Christmas Display on Commer- NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION cial Court and Hilllview Drive will once again light up for your viewing pleasure. New additions include characters TO: ALL CITIZENS OF FAIRFAX, IOWA AND LINN COUNTY, IOWA AND ALL PER- from the movie "Frozen" and "the Penguins of Madagascar". SONS OWING OR CLAIMING AN INTEREST THEREIN AND TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN The display goes live on Thanksgiving evening, November 26th. You are hereby notified the City of Fairfax City Council has received and will consider Appli- Display hours are 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 5:00pm to cations for Voluntary annexation and adjoining roadways and will hold a public hearing in the 10:00pm Fridays and Saturdays. Fairfax Council Chambers before the Fairfax City Council on Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m., as listed below with attached Annexation Legal Description: p.s. This large neighborhood display IS NOT PART OF THE Fairfax Decorating Gordon C. Sevig and Shirley A. Sevig contest. We want you to decorate your yards and join the Holiday Decorating Brice G. Sevig Contest! We love a festive Fairfax! William E. Boland, Jr. and Verna L Boland Mardelle Mae Holst Revocable Trust dated May 10, 2008 Steve Etzel, President, Ask, LLC, Seller and Robert J. O'Shea, Managing Member, LKJ Enter- ,� �� �fl' Steve Tomash & John Wagner prises, LLC, Buyer Fairfax Neighborhood Christmas Display John and Francine Banes Trust dated July 5, 2000 Dennis L. Bland and Bonnie K. Bland Robert A. Burns and Susan J. Burns Timothy A. Clark and Barbara S. Clark � 421 Fairfax Cemetery Brian A. Klinefelter and Kimberly A. Klinefelter Gregory C. Martin and Kim F. Martin Kenneth E. Meyer and Elaine E. Meyer Harold J. Miller and Daphne S. Miller 5aw4"r Marion A. Northup and Mary Ellen Northup Harold W. Novotny and Elaine Novotny GARAGE Joseph M. Robson and Traci Robson Y Joel S. Severson and Michelle L. SeversonYour Complete Automotive Care Center Gary Stallman and Nancy Schmuecker 530 Williams Blvd, Fairfax, IA 52228 Michael J. Suchomel and Valerie A. Suchomel Owners: Albert Sankot, Brian Sankot and Mike Sankot Steven Van Voorst Michael J. Vogel and Marsha K. Vogel Karen L. Wermmont Morgan Bridge Road ������ ��������� " � Angle Road 80th Street Williams Blvd/Highway 151 Longview Drive West Cemetery Road For All Your Truck and Automotive Repair Needs: COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC, TUNE UP, 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS, BRAKES and MORE... Call: 319-846-2742 Business Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM to 6PM Visit Our Website www.sankotgarage.com P&Z COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes PUBLIC HEARING October 20, 2015 The meeting Nvas called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Kell. Present: Boxa, Schoon, Nurre, Kunze, and Kell. Absent: Mevers and Sobaski.The City Of Fairfax will be holding a public hearing regarding a re-zoning Motioned by Nurre, seconded by Boxa to approve the minutes from September 15, 2015. Ayes: Boxa, Schoon, Nurre, request from Shane Novak for a piece of vacant property at 440 Highland Ave- Kunze, and Kell. Nags: None. Absent: Meyers and Sobaski. Motion carried. nue, Fairfax, Iowa, from C-2 Highway Commercial to 9RS: Single Family Resi- Discussion was held about the last meeting. dential during the Fairfax City Council's meeting on Tuesday, November 10, Motioned by Boxa, seconded by Kunze to approve the minutes from October 6, 2015. Ayes: Boxa, Schoon,Nurre, Kunze, and Kell. Nays: None. Absent: Meyers and Sobaski. Motion carried. 2015. The legal description of the property is: There Nvere no minutes from September 22 available. Chairman Kell opened the rezoning topic to the Commission members to ask Shane Novak questions about the property and Lot 101, Fairfax Heights 2nd Addition in the City of Fairfax, Linn County, Iowa. this request. Dennis Kunze stated that the property has commercial covenants. These covenants Nvere originally set for 10 lots in that area. They have been lifted for all but two of the lots. A six foot utility easement Nvas discussed. The proposed The meeting is open to the public, is to be held at city hall at 525 Vander- south fence Nvill need to be moved. A sideNvalk Nvill be required. Drainage on the property Nvas discussed. It all slopes toNvards the highway into the ditch. Between the house and garage bilt Street, and will begin at 7:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Nvill be the loNvest part of the lot. Shane Nvill be removing dirt. the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. Shane stated that his business is located at 70 Williams Boulevard. He Nvill not be running his business from this location. The proposed large storage building Nvill be stick built, Nvith good insulation, and Nvith design features to help it look like a residential building. It is to house his camper and race cars. There Nvill be a bathroom in the storage building. � Cvnthia Stimson discussed the zoning procedure and then the building permit process, Nvith a possible variance request. � a At 7:24 PM Chairman Kell opened the public hearing regarding the rezoning request for 440 Highland Avenue from C-2: Highway Commercial to 9RS: Single Family Residential. � 0 Highland Rebecca Daniels, 364 Kelso Drive, stated she is against this rezoning because she lives near the property and is worried Avenue Vacant about an increase in the drainage and noise. Lot Requested to �,� be Rezoned Shane Novak stated that acceptable uses Nvith the present zoning, C-2 Highway Commercial, Nvould have more concrete than this proposed change. The residential usage will have more grass area, which helps absorb drainage. The proposed opening is 35' wide and not aligned with the street across. Contributing factors to the past flooding in this area were discussed. � Chairman Kell asked if Shane has cars at his residential property now. Yes he does. The city clerk stated that she is una- ware of any noise complaints received at his present address. David Lees, 254 Kelso Lane, Nvas present. He said he is not concerned about the rezoning change. He thinks the fence is a 11 good idea. The retaining wall was discussed. It is about 4' off the property line and not connected to the wall on the car wash property. Chairman Kell closed the public hearing at 7: 31 PM. The Future Land Use Map at 440 Highland Avenue wvas reviewed. Initially more ground wvas designated as commercial. It wvas then changed to residential for the condos. The process of holding a formal public hearing for the Future Land Use Map and rezoning requests at the P&Z level was discussed and agreed upon. Motioned by Boxa, seconded by Schoon to recommend to the City Council that the Future Land Use Map designation for 440 Highland Avenue be changed from commercial to residential. Ayes: Boxa, Schoon, Nurre, Kunze, and Kell. Nays: PUBLIC HEARING None. Absent: Meyers and Sobaski. Motion carried. Motioned by Boxa, seconded by Kunze to recommend to the City Council that the zoning for 440 Highland Avenue be changed from C-2: Highway Commercial to 9-RS: Single Family Residential. Ayes: Boxa, Schoon, Nurre, Kunze, and The City of Fairfax will be holding a public hearing regarding updating Kell. Nays: None. Absent: Meyers and Sobaski. Motion carried. their Future Land Use Map, which is part of the Fairfax Comprehensive Plan, Sections of the Comprehensive Plan were discussed. Park information is to be updated and the national standard for green during the Fairfax City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. space is to be recommended in the plan. The Future Land Use Map was reviewed in the annexation area. The meeting is open to the public, is to be held at city hall at 525 Vander- Motioned by Boxa, seconded by Kunze to recommend an amendment to the Future Land Use Map to take the commercial bilt Street, and will begin at 7:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact north along 80`" Street up to the 28E Agreement line on both sides. Ayes: Boxa, Schoon, Nurre, Kunze, and Kell. Nays: the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. None. Absent: Meyers and Sobaski. Motion carried. Motioned by Schoon, seconded by Nurre to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Boxa, Schoon, Nurre, Kunze, and Kell. Nays: None. Absent: Mevers and Sobaski. Motion carried. Cynthia Stimson Chairman Kell adjourned the meeting at 8:57 PM. City Clerk/Treasurer Cvmthia Stimson Citv Clerk/Treasurer �W IsmZ. OOIV V SAVE THE Services We Provide • Light Housekeeping Transportation/Errands DATE! • Bathing Assistance Ambulation Assistance , ! (1, • Medication Reminders Meal Preparation • Laundry Organizing We Provide Peace of Mind • Bonded& Insured Caregivers Customized Schedules • Available 24 Hours-a-Day Fairfax,Walford, Norway, WINTERFEST j�'1 ��'1• Hospital Discharge Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Lr \\ TWinter weather is here. There are many issues to remember concerning snow. Be ASS;stance,TranSportat;©n Marion �LJ' �wJJ� very fast. If you don't have to beoutduringta storm, please stay n control d safe. The carefully.sure to y COMINGCity crew goes out to work TO on the streets when the snow accumulation reaches two inch- !' i es, is blowing or drifting to affect traffic, or there are icy conditions, needing sanding. � o Remove all vehicles from the street parking areas during a winter storm. Don't 't YOU place them back on the street until the snow has stopped and the street has been plowed. The snow plows are much more effective when they can pass through the street easily and straight along the side of the road. Vehicles on the street must be moved every 24 "` ��`p RigQhtt DECEMBER 12, hours, regardless of weather conditions. The use of ATVs on roadways and sidewalks is at prohibitedlin. �. � uu u It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice, and ac- 319.826.6608 2 015 cumulations promptly from sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or wWw.rahcr.corn accumulations within a reasonable time, the City may do so and assess the costs against IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax. Be kind to walk- ers and help make their pathway clear. Snow from private driveways and sidewalks must be placed onto p property. tpopen i road. It does make the travel condit ons on he road worse a d can damage city equip- p l,i ment and vehicles. The snow plows deposit the snow along the side of the road. This means that you will have snow placed in the area of your driveway, mailbox, and sidewalk. The post of- fice will not deliver your mail unless the driver can access the mailbox. The City may make multiple passes to keep the street area clear. This may require you to clean these The Fairfax state savings Bank staff would like to thank everyone who participated in the 25th annual"Especially for You"Race areas more than once for each storm. There is no way to avoid this snow placement. Against Breast cancer event held October 4,2015. The q enthusiasm and support from the citizens of Fairfax and the When you remove the snow, do not place it back in the street or on someone else's prop- ,�r ttrs tlrne ofthe Th�rnk`5�,r'�irrg season, we give surrounding communities is truly appreciated. erty. You are liable for the snow at the front of your property. Make sure there is proper thianks far you. we value your confidence in choosing Y � � � Because of your support,the Fairfax State Savings Bank team visibility for vehicles On the street and pulling out onto the street. (iS f`Or OL11"t)�1r1k]r1 rte0ds. C,c�tzr"ltir7 y711 ir7rUlr ,OUr"' placed 2nd in team size with 1,073 members strong! This year, Please be sure to tell your children to stay away from the snow plows. These are h ferias rmd ci,srorner s is soniething f')r which we are the race raised more than$415,000 in registrations,which provide financial assistance for mammography,biopsies,ultra- large pieces of equipment and visibility is sometimes hard. No one wants a child injured. e. ��ecrlly grarerul. �f �' y 11,r�raksrvrrr (rnrn all of sounds and other breast-care services for area individuals who us at f 3 r rax State `�a1 Ings Bank cannot otherwise afford them. The fund has helped more than Children should not be allowed to play in the snow in the area between the sidewalk and mm . 3,000 Linn county residents with 5,500 services. the curb; and certainly not in the street. There have been reported deaths in other com- i Marg your calendars! C,hrisirnas Open House Friday, Mark your calendars for next October and plan to join us by munities when the snow plows pass, they can cave the snow in and bury children in forts. Decernbei 3 10 1 and Sanrrday, Dec Frinher F 2r_h. Santa running,walking,volunteering or supporting this great cause. As you are driving, stay back from the snowplows. Their visibility is limited, es- photos Friday 00pin sand Saturday 8::30 L lam We'll see you next year! ��.m ....... .... . ._ pecially when you follow too close. NiThank you for your help with these snow issues. 1 I A I R FAX FAIRFAX STATE SAVINGS BANK STATE SAVINGS BANK thebankhere.com thebankhere.com �F»�e„ 409 Vanderbilt Street—Fairfax, IA FDIC 409 Vanderbilt Street—Fairfax, IA FDIC City of Fairfax 2016 Welcome Packet Enrollment Form Please complete and return this form, even if you currently participate in the Fairfax Historical Foundation program, so we can be sure your information is accurate and up-to-date. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Fairfax and the sur- Which Level do you prefer? rounding township for their support of the Fairfax Historical Foundation. This holiday season Level 4: Welcome Packet Partner $200 annual fee: You provide Promotional Items and Literature we would like to offer a Christmas ornament that for years to come will remind you of your LOGOS: Please email your company logo to fairfax3(&southslo ye.net by December 15th, 2015 life and memories of Fairfax. It is made of wood, laser cut and 4.5 inches long. This ornament so that we may order the new Welcome Packet bags. Contact us with questions about which may be purchased at the Fairfax State Savings Bank or the Fairfax Public Library for$10. The electronic formats are accepted for logos. PDF's do not produce a good quality image. proceeds will be for the ongoing effort of procuring a location for the foundation and a muse- Level 3: $100 annual fee: You provide Promotional Items and Literature um. They will be available after November 1. Level 2: $50 annual fee: You provide Literature Level 1: No Charge: Your business or organization will be included in the Fairfax Area Directory Completed enrollment forms may be mailed to: City of Fairfax, PO Box 337, Fairfax, IA, 52228, or FA, AX dropped off at the City Clerk's office, 525 Vanderbilt Street, or scanned and emailed to fairfax3(&southslo ye.net • Level 2, 3, or 4, please enclose the appropriate fee with your form. We accept checks payable to City of Fairfax, or cash. �? • Please bring a supply of 50 of your literature and promotional items to City Hall to start with. INFORMATION TO BE PRINTED IN THE FAIRFAX AREA Patty Soukup, President Fairfax Historical Foundation DIRECTORY Name of Business or Organization Contact Person(s) Location PO Box/mailing address City State Zip Phone Cell Phone Fax Email Website The annual cleanup of the cemetery is in progress. After November 1"the Thanksgiving and Hours Christmas memorials may be placed in the cemetery. Please remove all spring and summer memorials before placing new memorials. New guideline signs have been placed in the ceme- What should customers know about your business or organization? (use an additional sheet if needed) tery concerning memorials and other cemetery issues. The guidelines were developed to keep Fairfax Cemetery a lovely place to visit with comforting surroundings to remember our loved one that have passed before us. We appreciate your help in this effort. Patty Soukup, Manager Fairfax Cemetery Association a non profit organization FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: What is the best way to contact you? FAIRFAX 2016 WELCOME PACKET PROGRAM Thank You to all of the businesses and organizations that supported the Fairfax New Resident Welcome Packet Program in 2015. We are now accepting applications for the 2016 program. This is a great way to "u»' promote your business or organization, while helping to make our new residents feel welcome. » FASTER When any new residents stop by Fairfax City Hall to sign up for city utility service, they receive a Welcome �� �'� � °�� AND MAKE THE Packet which consists of an insulated bag imprinted rinted with the logos of our Welcome Packet Partners, t«��� �� �� I g i �;. f J jl, a Fairfax Area Directory, a folder with information helpful to those who are new to the Fairfax area, plus lit- erature and promotional items provided by area businesses and organizations. IiUI I1111°" taw � � . If your speed is no longer adequate for »f� I �a1l your users crud' devices, you rr a beFour levels of participation are available. Please look them over to see which level works best for our / / �' ' experiencing oruno'yiing slowdowns. business or organization. Then fill out the Enrollment Form indicatingthe level you have chosen and return / �1 '°°r There's o quick way to solve this problem. -,-, Y �, I�- it to: Cit of Fairfax PO Box 337 Fairfax IA 52228. Levels 2-4 lease include our check payable to Cit uu " " '° CaEll 319-626-2211 inow to sign lulp tf r of Fairfax. If you have questions, call (3 19) 846-2204 or send an email to fairfax3 �,southslope.net uir 101 Mbps Roc Iket qnit rn t I plan for oniy,$40.,95/mol* Level 1: Freer 6 CARLL::319-626-22 1 - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory ��� /j� CLEC ww southscope.carm Level 2: $50 annual fee m vuSRrf h Li and FronLiberty,1A St.. North Litrty,uA - Literature you provide (flyer, brochure, coupon, business card, etc.) included in the Welcome Packet 4 I' °IPAagy not lWd'J bbp &n oR areas.Spee, may ay vary Taxes,fees 5U9`�'.'harg s,r8-, nfh - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory ' ,�' s c ,fc�#,and some »n »kon3 Speed g�ven is download speed.Ef ,. �'r crppalumfy parowder and errploye-r. Level 3: $100 annual fee t '" - Promotional Item you provide included in the Welcome Packet bags - Literature you provide (flyer, brochure, coupon, business card, etc.) included in the Welcome Packet - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory Level 4: Welcome Packet Partner $200 annual fee CITY NEWS QUICKIES - Your company logo printed on the Welcome Packet bags • Trick or Treating will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2015. - Your company logo featured on the Partners Logo Page in the Fairfax Area Directory . If I Were Mayor Essay Contest-the Iowa League of Cities essay contest provides students the - A half-page listing in the Partner Pages section of the Fairfax Area Directory opportunity to reflect on the role of the key elected official in their own city. To enter, return your - Each month we will feature one or two Welcome Packet Partners in our Fairfax Facts monthly 250 word essay and entry for by November 20, 2015. newsletter (this Partner Feature is equal to a half-page newsletter advertisement, a $50 value) • Yard waste is collected on Mondays. The last day for 2015 is Monday, November 30. Do not put - Promotional Item you provide included in the Welcome Packet bags yard waste in your recycle bins or plastic bags, it will NOT be picked up in those containers. Moving? Contact the city clerk's office to let us know your forwarding address and when you will be moving. . Be sure to vote on November 3, 2015. Polls open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Fairfax residents vote at the Fairfax Public Library. Did you know you can sign up to have your Fairfax utility payment deducted from your checking or savings account automatically each month? It is a great way to simplify your life and to avoid �iFAIRFAAC1111. late payments and late charges. • If you want to pay your Fairfax utility payment with a credit or debit card, go to our website at - Literature you provide (flyer, brochure, coupon, business card, etc.) included in the Welcome Packet www.cityoffairfax.org and click on Make an Online Payment. There is a $3.95 convenience - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory charge for each payment. ,.INrN V dff,,:f',r/r ff,r ,. ((f ,A✓,,,,r„i/,Oki 'e.// // / -, /IJ MfPI rl,ln' ',W':� ,. ,. 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Yard waste placed in plastic bags or recycle bins will NOT be picked up by the waste hauler. When leaves are raked into the street, they wash into the storm sewers and create drainage problems. They can also cre- ate slippery conditions for vehicles and pedestrians. Please be DriversEducation C lasses � considerate by properly disposing of leaves. Classes held at the It is not allowed to burn leaves in the street. You may burn Ely Community Center your leaves, on your property. Burning shall be conducted dur- and ing the hours of one-half hour after sunrise until one-half hour Fairfax Public library before sunset and in a burn barrel which has a one-inch spaced School year sessions completed in 21/2 weeks wired grate or other suitable spark-arresting device for the con- Summer sessions completed in 2 weeks trol of windblown materials. See website for complete listing of sessions tr I'� loll nl ' As we are approaching the end of 2015 we want to remind all ��ar�,�e;R�rc�tacrvu,��"� � (IY .aI. � iN. 'I www.mvdriversed.com of our Golf Cart Permit holders that your permit expires on December 31, 2015. Be sure you renew your Golf Cart Permit in 2016 before having the cart on the street. The permit cost is 1 rll' � r AI � N / � I 30.00 payable at city hall. We accept cash or check. ADVERTISE IN THE FAIRFAX FACTS r / VIU�U r/ii I I r� Nf'j If you are reading this, so will your customers. Place an advertisement in the Fairfax FACTS and reach all Fairfax addresses. We print over 1,400 newsletters each month! They are mailed to all Fairfax addresses and set out throughout the community for others to pick-up and read. New residents are given one when they sign up for City of Fairfax services. Contact the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204 or fairfaxa southslope.net for details on how to get your message included. ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS 2015 WINTERFEST The City offers three different service and billing options for water, sewer and garbage to Fairfax � � residents who go away for the winter. If you would C O M E O N E, C O M E A . . .� � . like more information, please stop by the city clerk's office, Get your Creativity flowing for the LIGHTED PARADE! ! contact us by phone at 319-846-2204, or send an email to fairfaxdepclerk-ksouthslope.net . Anyone can participate ! ! ! ContactTami Armstrong at A City of Fairfax Temporary Service Change Request or tams thebankhere .Com to register! ! g form must be submitted to make changes to 319-846- 2300 _ your service and billing. High Quality Wa toWithout the . rianchNl`ar -'UpnP d`,Thpa,Mtel nmt� 4eners Filt F o Jf� � II11 S E C Water Softours (011 I)CITIa1](1) Odor Renlo"', I ,",'-A, "W Belt Delivery Rent NVith Option To Purchaw I 19 6-6 3, Visit i Clover Ridge MethodistChurch thanks t n following businesses fortheir support of our fall auction Amana Meat Shop Old Creamery Theater Amana Woolen Mills Ornamental Concrete Fairfax _ Where's Vernon?Winterfest 2015 Contest Angel inn Pace SupplyOfficial Rules and Regulations Arby's Pizza Ranch 1W 0 " Aspen in Amana Plum Creek Boutique j Like the official City of Fairfax Facebook Page. The Big G's Prairie Creek Saloon official page is: City of Fairfax-City Government. Brown's True value Prairie Creek vet Clinic One picture will be posted each day from December 1 Buffalo Wild Wings Roehrkasse Locker , -10, 2015, on the City's Facebook page. Participants Butz Insurance Ronneburg Restaurant must reply, and identiA- where they think Vernon Cer- Capper Ford Soma Health Center215 vent'is pictured, it will be a location or business in Fair- Casey's General Store Sankot's Garage .,, fax. Post your response daily under each picture. The Chocolate Haus Star Bar&Grill contest ends at midnight,Thiusday,December 10,2015. Collins Credit Union Stanek Rag Rugs WHEREVS VERNON? On December 12, 2015, at or around 7pm CST, a Custom Hose Swisher Trust&Savings Bank random drawing will take place from the participants D&R Feed Swisher Beauty Salon Here's a rzew it irzterfest tradition... ilhere's I-eniorz. with the highest number of correct entries posted. Win- Fairfax American Legion Texas Road House ners will be notified via the City's Facebook page no Fairfax Chiropractic Center Theisen's Each day December 1-10th, a rzew picture of local later than close of business on Monday, December 14, Fairfax Greenhouse Tractor Supply resident I-ernoli Cerverzy at a "surprise"Fair fax 2015. Fairfax State Savings Bank US Bank location will be posted to the City'sFacebook page. FOU Children should receive parental permission before Farm and Home Utoff Chiropratic must post arid iderztib)where you believe I-eniorz is located. going online.Limit one comment per person,per day. Frame'd Images Vlcko's Soft Water Post your response daily under each picture. Alternate form of entry: Compile your responses on a Guaranty Bank&Trust Waln Repair The contest ends at midnight, Thursday,December 10. single sheet of paper,and return to the American Legion Iowa Theatre Artists Co. Wiley Touchiess Carwash no later than 6:00 pm on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Karen's Beauty Shop .4 random drawing for prizes will take place from the par- Be sure to include name, phone number and email ad- Kava House&Cafe ticipants who responded arzd posted the highest number of dress. KCRG correct amwers arid notified via Facebook. Prizes will vary, based upon donations from area Larson Angus Farm businesses and groups. Menards Official Rides are posted on the Cin,,ofFaii�Ox Facebook page. Rules and regulations were determined by the Fairfax Millstream Brewery Children should receive parental perniission before going online. Civic Coalition Committee,not the City of Fairfax. Neuhaus,Inc. Limitone eommentperperson,per day. Sponsored by the Fairfax Civic Coalition Committee STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CITY OF FAIRFAX ME Social media, websites, email, and all types of electronic communication is the way to keep connected with family, friends, businesses, and your community. The City of Fairfax has some of these in place and will soon You'll tatat only rr,C;e1w.,, a diSC;O1 i1. for having year auto arld hon-ie insured with us, you'll also prey only be making some additions to help you keep connected. ONE deductible' for all Covel'ed property if you have a. loss! The City of Fairfax's website is located at: www.cityoffairfax.org . The Fairfax Public Library's website is located at: www.fairfax.lib.ia.us . Visit these pages for tons of information. � ii d5day � see how we � it simple You may have noticed a new logo on our website. The CivicWeb to combine and save. Council Portal is the web link to a new site where the City of Fairfax stores pEMM documents. This currently has some minutes and recent agendas (packets). Council Portal We will continue to add more documents as time allows. it 'ARM' BUREAU r�lu%��` The Fairfax Public Library and the City of Fairfax each have Jared Ta ockhorst '°[illy C►b"Ciernt;n . I IAL SERVICES Facebook pages. They are: Fairfax Public Library and City of Fairfax - City Government. Like 70 Williams Blvd 70 Williams Blvd them to receive the most recent information. Fairfax, IA 52226 Fairfax, IA 52228 319-846-2100 319-721-4249 F1 The Fairfax Public Library is on Pinterest at Fairfax2. Follow this page to a see their postings. uuuull 'Per oru.0 rence.Farm Bureau Proporty R t asrary Irsuiarice Company"`,Nesient Agricultural Insurarice Company,"i arni Hurerau�ife Insurarice Company'A'Jest Dec Nlohes,IA.'Corn an dors of F:arm Hine ii Fin zn it Service PC011 MI 2(12-14) 1 p y prn� In the near future the City of Fairfax will start using Twitter. Look for more details on ._ �,w._.._..._ _-- _.___ ---- In llll�lllllluu this in a future newsletter. l uuuuuuuull