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August 2020 - FAIRFAX FACTS

Special points of interest:

• Fire Department Page

• Always look for the Library News on the next to the last page

• Parks Information

• History Page

• 2020 Census Reminder

• Parks Information

• New Water Debt Fee

• Cemetery Information

CITY HALL HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

City Hall Phone: 846-2204 Email:

[email protected] Website: cityoffairfax.org

City Hall’s Lobby is closed. Drive-up and drop box are

open.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Library Board Meeting August 4 - 7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning August 11 - 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

August 18 - 6:00 PM

Parks Board Meeting August 20 - 7:00 PM

Fire Department

August 31 - 7:00 PM

View the public meeting agendas to see if the meeting

will be held in person or electronic. The agenda will

include instructions for electronic meetings.

City of Fairfax “Home Sweet Home”

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

The Fairfax Parks & Recreation Department would like to thank the Fairfax Lions Club for their

recent donation of the wheel chair swing for the playground at The Complex. This is a great

addition to the park.

We would also like to thank everyone who has made donations to our P&R Department to help

support all of the youth of Fairfax and makes our parks system what it is. To date we have received more than $4000 in cash and equipment donations!

And let’s not forget our advertising sponsors for getting behind the banner program at the

baseball/ softball fields at The Complex and Fetter Field. If you haven’t been to The Complex or Fetter Field for a while, stop out and see how

our local businesses make an impact on our community every day.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

Pickleball Court Is In!

There is a new outdoor sport available in Fairfax. PICKLEBALL! If you’re unfamiliar with this growing

sport now’s the time to look into it. It’s a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton and it is

played an on a court about the size of a badminton court. It can be played as singles or doubles. The

Pickleball court has been underlaid onto the tennis court on Linn St, across from the Complex.

The Parks and Rec Dept. is working on establishing designated times for Pickleball play and possibly a

league. More to come on that later. In the mean-time feel free to check it out!

If you have any questions or comments please contact Joe Kell, P&R Director at 319-270-1919 or

[email protected].

Attention All Adult Softball Players

Fairfax is offering two fall softball leagues this year: Adult 14” coed softball and Adult men’s 14” softball.

All games are played at the Fairfax Regional Sports and Park Complex (The Complex) 625 Linn St, Fairfax. Games are on Sunday afternoons/evenings starting at 3:00 pm. This 6-week season begins September 13, 2020 and goes through October 18, 2020.

Registration fee is $99 per team and is due by August 23, 2020. See full details at www.cityoffairfax.org , click on Fairfax Youth Sports then Adult softball.

If any questions please contact us at [email protected] or call Joe Kell at 319-270-1919.

To register please send team name, contact person name, phone # and email to [email protected].

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The restrooms at Hawks Ridge Park, the Complex and City Park/ Fetter Field are now open full

time. There are no facilities at Prairie Creek Park or Driftwood Park.

In addition, Fairfax is now taking reservations for the pavilions at Hawks Ridge, The Complex

and City Park.

Still register! The event will be a virtual run for 2020.

2020 CENSUS REMINDER I want to urge everyone to take part in shaping your future by completing the 2020 United States Census. Completing the Census not only determines how many seats Iowa has in the US House of Representatives and how districts will be drawn for the Iowa House of Representatives, it also determines funding every year for the next ten years for public services like health care, childcare programs, schools, and public transportation. Here in Fairfax several of our budget items are based on population as well, including Road Use Tax, Local Option Sales Tax, and Linn County’s support of the Fairfax Public Library. Please take time to fill out your Census questionnaire by phone 1-844-330-2020, mail or online at https://my2020census.gov/ .

https://my2020census.gov/

Grilling Safety

It’s important when grilling to wear short sleeves to prevent your clothes from catching on

fire. Maintain a safe zone of 3 feet around the grill and remember to regularly remove

grease or fat buildup from the trays below. Never leave a grill unattended, n o matter what.

Never grill in an enclosed space like your garage.

Lawn Mower Care

Follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance plan on your mowing equipment.

Remove debris and grass clippings from cutting units, mufflers, and engines. Never refuel

a lawn mower if it’s overheated. When mowing look out for toys and other hazards in the

lawn. Never blow grass clippings into the street where they become a hazard for

motorcycles, runners, and bicycles.

Gas Storage

Do not store gasoline, liquid fire starter, propane or any other type of flammable liquids

near a grill or potentially dangerous places. The best place to store any sort of flammable

liquid in a well-ventilated area outdoors. Make sure that the seal is tight, and the container

is stored upright on a level surface out of the sun.

HVAC Maintenance

Annual inspections of your a/c system can prevent a house fire. Dust can settle in places

and cause short circuits and other electrical malfunctions that will lead to an air

conditioning fire. Inspect and change filters on a regular basis.

Smoke/CO2 Alarm Inspection

Checking your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors regularly is one of the best

fire prevention methods. Replace any burned out or old batteries and read the instructions

on how to test your alarm to ensure that it works. Life expectancy is 10 years or less on

these devices when changing batteries look for the date and replace as they age.

Save a Life

Stop and look twiceRoad construction seems to be the new way of life not

only in Fairfax, but in the surrounding towns, and counties

as well. Many people are taking country roads to avoid

the construction on highways. With those traffic changes

come increased dangers. Roads that typically had 1 to 2

cars a day may now have many more per hour. Tall corn

and uncontrolled intersections are dangerous combo for

motorists. It is easy to forget when you drive those roads

for years and you are not used to seeing anyone, then the corn is up, and you assume no one is there but

with the increased traffic this assumption can be deadly. As corn hits peak height before harvest, it can

block cars, farm equipment, and even the clouds of dust signaling oncoming traffic. Drivers need to take

caution. Slow down and treat uncontrolled intersections as a yield, particularly when crops are blocking the

view. It will take you a little longer to reach your destination, but better to arrive safely then not arrive.

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CITY NEWS QUICKIES

The Fairfax City Hall’s front door is locked to walk-in traffic. We are using the night drop, drive-up, phone, and email.

We have cancelled room reservations through August and will continue to review this issue. We are working to help keep residents and staff safe during the virus situation.

Are you missing important notices? If so, sign up for the City’s Nixle notification system. You will know about snow emergencies and more.

If your recycling and/or garbage is not picked up by the end of the day, leave it out at the curb and contact Fairfax City Hall at 319-846-2204 immediately. You can leave a message if we are closed.

Moving? Contact City Hall as soon as possible.

Only licensed drivers are authorized to drive a registered golf cart on City of Fairfax streets. The Linn County Sheriff’s Department has been contacted to enforce this rule. The parent/owner of the golf cart can be held liable, charged with a Municipal Infraction, as well as have the current golf cart registration cancelled and banned from future golf cart registrations.

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULES FOR AUGUST

North of Cemetery Road and East of 80th Street: Garbage, yard waste and recycling, Thursday, August 6. Garbage and yard waste, Thursday, August 13. Garbage, yard waste and recycling, Thursday, August 20. Garbage and yard waste, Thursday, August 27. West of 80th Street and On Cemetery Road and South: Garbage, yard waste and recycling, Friday, August 7. Garbage and yard waste, Friday, August 14. Garbage, yard waste and recycling, Friday, August 21. Garbage and yard waste, Friday, August 28.

WATER FEES CHANGING During their meeting on July 14, the Fairfax City Council passed the final readings on an ordinance that sets a new water debt fee of $10.00. You will see this new charge on your July 31st City of Fairfax utility bill. Each water customer will only be charged one $10.00 fee, even if you have two water meters. Here is a comparison of the current rate and the new rate and some sample bills:

Water Debt Fee: Current New Rate Flat Monthly Rate $ .00 $10.00

1,500 Gallons Minimum Bill: Water $12.00 $12.00 Water Debt Fee $10.00 Water Excise Tax .72 1.32 Sewer $14.00 $14.00 Sewer Debt Fee $21.00 $21.00 Garbage $16.25 $16.25 Total Monthly Bill $63.97 $74.57 An increase of $10.60

5,000 Gallons Bill: Water $37.38 $37.38 Water Debt Fee $10.00 Water Excise Tax $2.24 $2.84 Sewer $42.00 $42.00 Sewer Debt Fee $21.00 $21.00 Garbage $16.25 $16.25 Total Monthly Bill $118.87 $129.47 An increase of $10.60

July 2020

July has been a busy month at the Cemetery. The Cemetery looks as beautiful as ever due to the

care of Troop 33 Boy Scouts. We had 2 Eagle Scout prospects work with their troop to complete

two projects that needed to be done. Adam Fields project, in early July, was an annual cleanup

of the cemetery. This included clearing the Northeast corner of the cemetery. It had been

overgrown for years. It is suspected that corner, back in the late 1800s was the cemetery’s

Potter’s field. The plan is to turn that area into a prairie flower/butterfly garden. Adam’s project

was a great success, and everyone felt fulfilled when completed.

July 19th our second Eagle Scout prospect, Wyatt Ransom, selected a project to fix the ruts in the

driveway of the cemetery. These ruts are a product of winter travel in the cemetery and its

slippery conditions that cause vehicles to slide off the concrete. The driveway was built in 1912

and has held up wonderfully. It was made for thin tire wheels and horse and buggies. Back in

those days the cemetery was not visited in the winter like it is today.

With the help and support of Crawford Quarry, donating 19 tons of road rock and JerrBear

Trucking, for transporting the rock, Wyatt and Troop 33 the project was a success. We

encourage all to visit the cemetery and see this year’s improvements.

Troop 33 is charter sponsored by our own Pekomy Post 572 of the American Legion. We would

like to thank them for sponsoring such a fine group of young men and women. Would like to

also thank all the parents of these Scouts for supporting their sons and daughters in their

endeavors. Would like to thank Fairfax Township Trustees, Steve Hynek, Jerry Zenisek and Dale

Lefebure for allowing these projects to keep the cemetery beautiful. pas

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WATER STORAGE PROJECT PICTURES

FAIRFAX VIADUCT CONSTRUCTION, 1934 AND 2020

Even if your daily travels don’t include usage of US Hwy 151, it’s hard to ignore its closure through the heart of Fairfax.

Starting in March 2020, and scheduled to conclude the first phase late this year, the viaduct built over the Union Pacific

Railroad Tracks is under serious re-construction. Those who live nearby are aware daily of this massive project.

Wonderful aerial footage shot by POV Drone Services have given the members of Friends of Fairfax Facebook a birds’

eye view of the progress.

But, what about the original viaduct? “The Hill” in Fairfax was fascinating to the writer on childhood car rides from

Amana to Cedar Rapids. It rose suddenly from the flat farmland, and all of Fairfax could be viewed from on high.

The United States in 1934 was in the midst of The Great Depression. Franklin D. Roosevelt had been elected

President in 1932. In an attempt for “relief, reform and recovery” the New Deal was enacted in 1933. Large scale

public works were part of the plan.

Many roads, including what is now 151, were paved for the first time. Starting in 1933, paving continued from Walford,

through Fairfax, and on to Cedar Rapids. What was then the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad ran right through the

gravel road scheduled to be paved.

A sum in excess of $13,000.00 ($254,000.00 in 2020 dollars) was paid to the home, farm and business owners whose

land was condemned. The CR Gazette reported on 4/5/1934 “All the named properties are on the bridge line, and in

several cases, the viaduct grade will heap dirt in the dooryards of residences.”The Gazette further reported that by early

September 1934, the concrete was all poured, and only finish work remained to be completed. We can all look forward

to the grand opening of the new and improved viaduct. It will last at least as long as the 86 year old original one did!

Thanks to Marcus Blazek and Beth Sankot Smith for the 1934 photograph.

PUBLIC HEARING The City of Fairfax will be holding a public hearing regarding a re-zoning request from Logistics Park Cedar Rapids, LLC for property approved for annexation during the State of Iowa’s City Development Board meeting on July 8. Once officially within the City of Fairfax, this property will be addressed as: 2020 Lefebure Road. All annexed property comes into Fairfax zoned as AG: Agricultural. Logistics Park Cedar Rapids, LLC is requesting the property be re-zoned to M1: Light Industrial. The public hearing will be held after the property is officially within the City of Fairfax, during the regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The legal description of the property is:

THAT PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (S1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), LYING SOUTH OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE C.M. ST. P & P RAILWAY COMPANY, AND THE NORTH HALF (N1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4) OF SECTION FIFTEEN (15), ALL IN TOWNSHIP EIGHT-TWO (82) NORTH, RANGE EIGHT (8) WEST OF THE FIFTH (5) P.M., EXCEPTING ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS

The meeting is open to the public, is to be held at city hall at 300 80th Street Court, and will begin at 6:00 PM. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Fairfax will be holding this city council meeting electronically via a conference call. If you would like to participate, at least 10 minutes before the meeting start time, you must call 425-436-6370 and enter this access code: 759797. Only staff are allowed in city hall. If you are having difficulty connecting to the meeting you can: 1. Send a text message to the conference dial-in number. Text "Help" to receive a text message with a temporary backup number. Tap the number in your text to dial it. 2. Or you can text "Call Me" to receive a call that connects you with the dial-in. 3. Once connected, enter your access code as normal. If you have any questions, please contact the city clerk’s office at 319-846-2204.

Cynthia Stimson City Clerk/Treasurer

REZONING AREA

C I T Y C O U N C I L M I N U T E S J U LY 1 4 , 2 0 2 0

CITY OF FAIRFAX REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 14, 2020 A regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held July 14, 2020. In order to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this special meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held electronically. Chapter 21.8 of the Iowa Code does permit an electronic meeting where all members participate remotely when an in-person meeting is impossible or impracti-cal, which is certainly true during this crisis. On March 19, 2020, Governor Reynolds issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency which included a suspension of Iowa laws that would prevent the use of electronic meetings or the limitation on the number of people present at an in-person meeting site. Therefore, only Mayor Frieden and City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson were present at Fairfax City Hall at 300 80th Street Court. The agenda had this message posted more than 24 hours in advance to give instructions on how others could participate in the meeting: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Fairfax will be holding this regular city council meeting electronically via a conference call. If you would like to participate, just before the meeting start time, you must call 425-436-6370 and enter this access code: 759797. Only staff are allowed in City Hall. Mayor Frieden called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Councilmembers present on the telephone conference call were: Travis Otto, Mike Daly, Kate Pacha, Nick Volk, and Marianne Wainwright. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Pacha to approve the consent agenda. Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wain-wright. Nays: None. Motion carried. The Linn County Sheriff’s Department has submitted a written report. Fire Chief Mike Sankot reported the new truck is in service. Department reports are in the packet. Ron Corbett, from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, discussed some of their programs. Rally Cap is to support local businesses. They hope to have an election in November of 2021 about extending the Local Option Sales Tax. Nothing has been received from Mike Hanson, regarding Linn County’s ATV ordinance. Mayor Frieden has talked to the Linn County Sheriff’s Department about enforcing the age to drive golf carts in Fairfax. Information will be put in the next FACTS. Rick Milks and Matt Ellison discussed fireworks. They asked for them to be banned or at least the number of days reduced. The City Council took no action. Ken and Michelle Barnell asked the no parking areas on Front Street near their house be removed. The fire and maintenance departments are to go to the area with large equipment and test maneuverability space. Quotes for tree removal along Vanderbilt Street at 229 Church Street were reviewed. The trees need to be removed so the homeowners can replace the city sidewalk. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Pacha to accept the quote of $4,029.00 from Breeden Tree Service to remove two trees at 229 Church Street, along Vanderbilt Street. Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Fairfax’s need for a sidewalk maintenance plan was discussed. Chris Philipp is to review sidewalk conditions in town and submit a report. Motioned by Volk, seconded by Daly to approve the second reading of ORDINANCE NO. 42, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, 2017, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER RATES. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Volk to approve to suspend the rules requiring an ordinance be read at two meetings prior to final adoption in regards to ORDINANCE NO. 42. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wain-wright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Volk to final approval and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 42, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, 2017, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER RATES. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Frieden stated that Linn County Secondary Roads Department shows their area of 80th Street to be 45 MPH.

Motioned by Daly, seconded by Pacha to approve the first reading of ORDINANCE NO. 44, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2017, OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 63 SPEED REGULATIONS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wain-wright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Pacha to approve to suspend the rules requiring an ordinance be read at two meetings prior to final adoption in regards to ORDINANCE NO. 44. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wain-wright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Pacha to final approval and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 44, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2017, OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 63 SPEED REGULATIONS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wain-wright. Nays: None. Motion carried.


Motioned by Otto, seconded by Pacha to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2020-57, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 3 FROM PRELOAD, LLC FOR THE 2020 AT-GRADE WATER STORAGE TANK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Frieden declared RESOLUTION 2020-57 duly adopted. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Volk to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2020-58, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 3 FROM KLEIMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2020 PUMP HOUSE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Frieden declared RESOLUTION 2020-58 duly adopted. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Volk to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2020-59, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 3 FROM PEAK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX SPORTS COMPLEX SPLASH PAD PROJECT. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: Daly and Pacha. Motion carried. Mayor Frieden declared RESOLUTION 2020-59 duly adopted. Kevin Stensland recommended the City Council to hire an intern from Kirkwood for 192 hours for water and sewer training. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Pacha to hire Kurt Willenborg as an intern, for 192 hours, at $7.25 an hour for water and sewer training. Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Joe Kell recommended the City Council hire three more park concession stand workers. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Daly to hire the following people:

Samuel Egger, Concession Stand Worker $9.00 per hour, effective June 13, 2020 George Bourgeous, Concession Stand Worker $9.00 per hour, effective June 26, 2020 Molly Bourgeous, Concession Stand Worker $9.00 per hour, effective June 26, 2020

Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Discussion was held regarding Jace Merta’s hourly rate. His rate is to be changed in the resolution to $13.00 an hour. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Pacha to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2020-60, A RESOLUTION AP-PROVING WAGES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES as amended. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Frieden declared RESOLUTION 2020-60 duly adopted. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2020-61, A RESOLUTION AU-THORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE SEWER FUND TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Frieden declared RESOLUTION 2020-61 duly adopted. Discussion was held regarding the proposed revision to the Personnel Policy. The flextime paragraph is to refer to the Parks and Recreation and Library Directors. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Pacha to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2020-62, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Frieden declared RESOLUTION 2020-62 duly adopted. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Volk to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2020-63, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS ON A REZONING REQUEST. Roll call vote: Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Frieden declared RESOLUTION 2020-63 duly adopted. Shane Wicks reviewed infrastructure extension cost estimates and details. His current estimate is about 1.5M for sewer and 1.2M for water. Shane Wicks discussed participation costs/connection fees for the property owner for the property coming in with the new annexation. He was directed to calculate the water connection fee as other developments at the 25% based on front-age. He was directed to calculate the sewer connection using 75% of the land area in the drainage basin to set the per acre cost. Future participation items may be: a street overlay, turn lane, and sidewalk improvements. A discussion was held regarding 522 Williams Blvd notices regarding an unfinished detached garage. Motioned by Otto, second by Pacha to set an appeal hearing regarding the unfinished detached garage at 522 Wil-liams Blvd during their next city council meeting on August 18, 2020. Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the situation with COVID-19. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Volk to leave the community room closed to renters in August. Ayes: Otto, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: Daly and Pacha. Motion carried. The Fairfax Public Library is open on a limited basis. City Hall’s lobby is closed, but the drive-up is open. Pavilion reservations are allowed due to the fact the pavilions are outside and open for anyone to walk up to and use. Fairfax USA Days, Fairfax Fireworks, and City sponsored City-Wide Garage Sale Day have all been cancelled. Staff is to look into details of trying to schedule a City-Wide Clean-up Day. Motioned by Otto, seconded by Pacha to approve the claims list dated July 14, 2020. Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Joe Kell asked about placing a bench at the dog park.


Mayor Frieden stated the warning light on Highway 151 is working and that Iowa’s City Development Board unani-mously approved the 100% voluntary annexation request from Fairfax during their meeting on July 8. The city clerk stated the next City Council meeting will be August 18 and South Slope is featuring Fairfax this week. Motioned by Daly, seconded by Pacha to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Otto, Daly, Pacha, Volk, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Frieden adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:11 PM. Mayor Burnell G. Frieden City Clerk/Treasurer Cynthia Stimson Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.

June 2020 Receipts

General Fund 156,563.47

Road Use Fund 12,705.60

LOSST Fund 22,990.82

TIF Fund 7,244.19

Water Fund 709,853.96

Trust and Agency Fund 800.00

Sewer Fund 38,225.26

SRF Bond Retire Fund 21,039.56

Garbage Fund 16,279.86

Farm Operations Fund 0.05

Total Revenue: 985,702.77

June 2020 Expenses

General Fund 460,969.54

Road Use Fund 10,150.79

Local Option Sales Tax Fund 12,269.30

TIF Fund 0.00

Debt Service Fund 21,722.50

Water Fund 216,234.82

Trust and Agency Fund 150.00

Sewer Fund 22,643.31

Sewer Debt Service Fund 164,962.50

Garbage Fund 24,218.14

Farm Operations Fund 476.86

Total Expenses: 933,797.76


CLAIMS LIST July 14, 2020

Payee Purpose Amount

Advanced Business Systems Print Agreement 186.72

Advanced Technology Solutions On Time Deposit Refund 90.00

AFLAC Premiums 165.48

Alliant Utility Bills 6,023.09

Alliant Energy Utility Bill 45.04



Alllegra Print Parks Posters 20.52

Altorfer Inc. Compactor and Parts 12,051.06

Baker and Taylor Library 932.87

Baker Paper & Supply City Hall Supplies 818.68

Ballou, Jon or Wanda On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Barnett, Linda Garage Sale Refund 5.00

Batteries Included FD 165.60

Bestsellers Audio, LLC Library 153.48

Brandon, Becky On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Brokaw, Monica Community Room Refund 100.00

Canon Copier Lease 448.00

Capital B LLC Net Deposit Refund 27.28

Caterpillar Financial Services Lease Payment 15,151.10

Cedar Valley Rentals, LLC UB Correction 4.39

Center Point Large Print Library 209.58

Certified Pest Control Pest Control 125.00

Chappy's Repair LLC Parks Dept. 321.76

Cintas Uniforms and Mats 444.01

City of Ely NIXEL 360 1,082.73

City of Fairfax Sewer Bill 36.60







Coast to Coast Solutions Library 243.67

Coleson, Stacy Community Room Refund 420.00


Colonial Life Premium 201.95

Connie's Cleaning CH Cleaning 385.00

Consolidated Energy Fuel 2,080.95

Conway Shield FD 225.70

Crawford Quarries Rock 1,488.46

Deckard, Noelle Garage Sale Refund 5.00

Display Sales Banner Brackets 1,053.00

Dorsey & Whitney LLP Legal Services 5,500.00

Edwards, Chantelle On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Elan Credit Card Balance 2,820.85

EnTactus - Casey & Kelly Wullner Library 160.00

Facion, Austin On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Fareway Supplies 205.14

Fastenal Parts 601.21

Feuerhelm, Heather On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Fire Service Training Bureau FD 50.00

FSSB ACH Processing S/C 25.00

FYSA Refunds & Concession % 4,605.31

Gazette Publications 320.45

Grainger Thermal relief valve 79.61

gWorks Utility Training 1,000.00

Hach Company Water Dept. 378.57

Hall & Hall Engineering Engineering 39,859.14

Hasudugan, James (J's Exterior) Library 586.55

Helms, Shelly Community Room Refund 100.00

Hoffman, Brady Community Room Refund 100.00

IDNR Water Supply Fee FY21 242.46

Iowa League of Cities Dues 1,453.00

Iowa One Call Locates 111.00

Iowa Parks & Rec. Association Membership Fee 170.00

Iowa Prison Industries Signage 1,317.00

IPERS Payroll 9,408.34

Julius, Richard On Time Deposit Refund 150.00

K & B Ag Supply, LLC Chemicals 1,684.50

Keystone Laboratories Testing 685.96

Kings Material Concrete 1,262.50

Klees, Darci Community Room Refund 300.00

Kleiman Construction Pay App #3 Pump House Project 97,013.05


Koch Office Group Library 38.34

Linn County Public Health Testing 24.00

Linn County REC Utility Bills 3,045.18

Linn County Secondary Road Dept. Southview Rd. Repairs 1,477.67

Linn County Sheriff's Office Police Services 8,424.00

Logsdon, Dani On Time Deposit Refund 90.00

Lueck, Kenneth On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Martin Marietta Sand 523.69

Matheson Supplies 32.75

McDermott, Lindsay Community Room Refund 100.00

McIrvin, Vicki On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Menards Supplies 1,078.30

Meyer, Ashley On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

MidAmerican Energy Utility Bills 196.16

Middleton, Colleen On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Midland GIS Solutions, LLC GIS Hosting 3,600.00

Nesper Sign Advertising Parks 150.00

Network Computer Solutions IT Work 1,465.00

Newgaard, Nicole On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Ohrnstein, Lee On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Outdoor Recreation Products Splash Pad Features 155,772.00

Peak Construction Pay App #3 Splash Pad 26,713.01

Penworthy Library 632.89

Peterson, Deborah On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Petrick, Larry Community Room Refund 100.00

Preload, LLC Pay App #3 Water Storage Project 272,420.10

Professional Plumbing Parks 125.73

Rammelsberg, Mike Replace Ck #47537 491.28

Republic Services Solid Waste Service 15,417.60

Riha, Jessica or Taylor, Joseph On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Robson, Lois On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Rosekrans, Tina Mileage 41.40

Sankot's Parts & Service 331.99

Sauerbrei, Lindsey Community Room Refund 300.00

Sauser, Andrea Community Room Refund 220.00

Schimberg Co. Parts 70.60

Schroeder, Karie Community Room Refund 150.00

Schumacher Elevator Elevator Maintenance 314.58

Sherwin-Williams Parks 169.74


Signal 88 Security Patrolling 4,704.44

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman Legal Services 931.50

Skarbek, Ted or Carrie On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Slagle, Toby or Danielle On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Sled Shed FD 83.04

Smith, Mary On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Soukthavone, B/Langreck, B On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

South Slope Phone Service-Library 74.69

South Slope Phone Service-FD 36.02

South Slope Phone and Internet Service 715.33

St. Germain, Matt On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Stanton, Alissa On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Staples Supplies 329.14

State of Iowa Auditor FY19 Audit 12,325.00

Storey Kenworthy Checks 234.15

Sukalski, Shawn Community Room Refund 120.00

Toingar, Brigitte On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Tomash, Tony Garage Sale Refund 5.00

Treasurer, State of Iowa Payroll 6,363.00

Treasurer, State of Iowa WET 2,395.00

Treasurer, State of Iowa Sales Tax 368.00

Turner, Melanie Community Room Refund 170.00

UMB Bank Debt Fees 2,050.00

UnitedHealthcare Premium 8,471.42

Urquhart, Tammy Community Room Refund 320.00

US Cellular Cell Phones 420.92

US Treasury Payroll Taxes 569.46

US Treasury Payroll Taxes 3,552.59






USA BlueBook Supplies 6,241.61

USPO Postage 238.13

USPO Postage 365.40

USPO Annual Permit Fee 240.00

Van Meter Parts 550.07


Vifian, Mike and Kelly Community Room Refund 300.00

Wade's Golf & Mow Parks 74.97

Weekly, Daniel or Joni On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Wendel, Dianne On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Wendling Quarries Asphalt 2,013.28

WEX FD 217.85

White, Brian On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Wilson-Hite Insurance Inc. Insurance 2,565.00

Wood, Mary On Time Deposit Refund 75.00

Total Net Payroll 54,646.73

TOTAL 834,700.06

CITY OF FAIRFAX

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VARIANCE APPLICATION

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held before the Fairfax Board of Adjustment upon

the following application:

Kenny and Michelle Barnell, owners of the following described property: Lot 1 of Selzer’s Lakeside

Addition, in the City of Fairfax, Linn County, Iowa. More practically known as: 418 Front Street, Fairfax,

Iowa, is requesting a variance of the twenty five (25) foot front yard set-back for a 9RS single family

residential lot.

The written requests are on file and may be reviewed at Fairfax City Hall. The Public Hearing will be held

at Fairfax City Hall, at 300 80th Street Court, in Fairfax, Iowa, on the 26th day, of August, 2020, at 5:00

PM or soon thereafter, at which time and place you may appear and be heard in regard to said

application.

Chris Philipp, City of Fairfax Building Official

The city offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020, for the Labor Day Holiday. The staff wishes you and

your family a safe holiday.

L I B R A RY B O A R D M I N U T E S J U LY 7 , 2 0 2 0

Library Board Minutes July 7, 2020 Board Members Present: Chuck Condry, Sally Williams, Amy Roach, Bill Toner, Kay Moyer, Parker Krouse and Linda Pribyl. Staff Present: Cathy Bayne and Beth Wilz Roach called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm Everyone introduced themselves to the new board member, Sally Williams. Roach asked for additions or corrections to the agenda and to the July Minutes as presented. Toner made a motion to approve the minutes. Moyer Seconded, Motion carried 7-0. Krouse got disconnected from the Zoom and was not able to reconnect. Bills were then discussed. Discussion included a bill for Chalupsky for mulch that went around the building. Condry made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Pribyl, Motion carried 6-0. Financial, Circulation and Other Reports were discussed. Statistic Reports were then discussed noting that DVD check outs have gone down to 30% from 50% normally. It was noted that no new DVD movies have been released lately. It was also noted that we now have the numbers from the WiFi counter. Old Business continued as Condry shared some internet information sites with Covid-19 numbers. The next phase of the library’s plan is to open at 75% patrons (11) and 2 hours open on a Saturday. Since people have started to return to work, the library is not currently open for them. Some patrons have shared they are excited about being open on a Saturday again. Condry stated that he thinks we should close completely. Roach shared that she likes being able to come in with her children and be able to see and look at the books to be able to choose their own items. She recommended opening Saturday by appointments. The discussion continued with the reminder that if Covid-19 numbers change drastically, we can have an emergency board meeting to discuss what to do then. Pribyl made the motion to keep the library current 50% capacity rules at the current 1-5pm hours Monday – Friday and adding 2 hours by appointment at 50% capacity on Saturdays. Seconded by Moyer. Motion Carried 4-2. Condry and Williams aren’t thinking that this is a good idea. The Community Room was discussed, it was decided to keep it closed. A disinfectant machine was then discussed. Vital Oxide Disinfectant Machine and 4 gallons of cleaner, like Parks and Rec is using would be beneficial for disinfecting the library. Condry made a motion to purchase, seconded by Williams. Motion Carried 6-0. Summer Reading was discussed, including that several patrons have found the Read Squared site is frustrating. Roach also shared that they don’t understand the prizes and the site wants time but still asks for the book title. Bayne has told people to just put anything like the letter A for the title when they are entering their information. This Read Squared system needs to be more user friendly. New Business discussion included that the next meeting still plans to be on ZOOM. Bayne mentioned that the Masonic Temple emailed her today to ask what is still needed. She replied that we needed a price and a closing date. She also explained to them that they will not be able to meet at that building after we close on this property. Pribyl made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21, Moyer Seconded. Motion Carried 6-0. Respectfully Submitted, Beth Wilz The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the Library Board.

Next Meeting is August 4 at 7:00 p.m. on ZOOM

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Library Hours: Monday – Friday 1:00-5:00 pm Saturday 10 am- noon

We are asking that patrons please wear a face mask in the library!

Where We Are Right Now

Building open to ½ capacity (7 people) with social distancing.

We will continue curbside and bike delivery.

Computers limited to 2 people at a time.

No toys or games.

BERNIE KLEPPE

The Fairfax Library Staff and Library Board are sad to announce that after

over three decades of dedicated service to the Library Board, Bernie Kleppe

has left the Board. She will be missed, but we are sure Ron will enjoy her being

home the first Tuesday night of each month.

THANK YOU BERNIE!

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