City Council – April 17, 2023

Posted: April 14, 2023 | Updated: August 23, 2023

AGENDA

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

 

GOVERNMENTAL BODY:                         THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA

DATE OF MEETING:                                   APRIL 17, 2023

TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING:             5:30 P.M. CITY HALL, 130 N PARK PLACE

 

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED

GOVERNMENTAL BODY WILL MEET AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SET OUT ABOVE.  THE TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR SAID MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS:

 

ROLL CALL:  CARMAN, BOUSKA, FORTUNE, McCONNELL, KRIENER

 

ACT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the time council votes on the motion.

 

  1. Approval of the Agenda
  2. Approval of the Claims
  3. Approval of Minutes from Minutes from April 3, 2023
  1. Approval of Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC) with Catering Privileges to McAllister Catering, LLC
  2. Approval of Class E Retail Alcohol License (LE) to Fareway Stores, Inc d/b/a Fareway Stores, Inc #815
  3. Approval of Application for Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Steven Burke

 

STAFF REPORTS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.

  1. Public Works
  2. Police
  3. Administration
  4. Committee Updates

 

COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: (This portion of the agenda is for comments that are not related to one of the items listed on the agenda.  Comments can only be received. No formal action by the Council can be taken.    Those making public comments will be asked to state their name and address, and to speak from the podium.)

 

BUSINESS:  There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.

  1. Public Hearing on the Matter of Adoption of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the for the Downtown Crosswalk Reconstruction Project
  2. Resolution Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the Downtown Crosswalk Reconstruction
  3. Consideration of Bids Received and Resolution Making Award of Contract for the Downtown Crosswalk Reconstruction
  4. Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
  5. Resolution Adopting the Budget and Certification of City Taxes for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
  6. Public Hearing on the Matter of Adoption of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the 500,000 Gallon Toroellipse Exterior Repaint with Containment, Wet Interior Repaint, and Miscellaneous Repairs Project
  7. Resolution Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the 500,000 Gallon Toroellipse Exterior Repaint with Containment, Wet Interior Repaint, and Miscellaneous Repairs Project
  8. Resolution Making Award of Contract for the 500,000 Gallon Toroellipse Exterior Repaint with Containment, Wet Interior Repaint, and Miscellaneous Repairs Project
  9. Resolution Approving Contract and Bond for the 500,000 Gallon Toroellipse Exterior Repaint with Containment, Wet Interior Repaint, and Miscellaneous Repairs Project
  10. Motion to Approve the Nutrient Reduction Strategy Supplement Report and Direct City Staff and WHKS to Submit the Report to the State of Iowa
  11. Discuss Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increases
  12. Set Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 92 Sections 02 and 03 in the City of Cresco Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Water Rates
  13. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 503 which Amends Chapter 92 Sections 02 and 03 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, Pertaining to Water Rates
  14. Set Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 99.02 in the City of Cresco Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Sewer Service Charges
  15. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 504 which Amends Chapter 99.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, Pertaining to Sewer Service Charges
  16. Discuss Proposed Airport Runway Upgrades and Possible Grant Applications

 

ADJOURN:

 

THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN AT THE DIRECTION OF THE MAYOR PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, CODE OF IOWA AND THE LOCAL RULES OF SAID GOVERNMENTAL BODY.  POSTED APRIL 13, 2023.

 

MINUTES

Mayor Brenno called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on April 17, 2023, at 5:30 pm. Council Members Carman, Bouska, Fortune, McConnell, and Kriener were present. No council members were absent.

Carman made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the: agenda; claims; minutes from April 3, 2023; Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC) with catering privileges to McAllister Catering, LLC; Class E Retail Alcohol License (LE) to Fareway Stores, Inc d/b/a Fareway Stores, Inc #815; Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Steven Burke. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Public Works Director Widell reported: (a) yard waste pickup will be April 18th due to snow; (b) the small water tower will be inspected this week; (c) street sweeper has been out the last few weeks; (d) the water main project on 4th Street West is complete. There were eight watermain clamps in that 300-foot section.

Police Chief Ruroden and Widell are looking into additional signage for the schools and parts have been ordered for the speed signs.

City Clerk Elton reported (a) bids are due on the 7th Street West Reconstruction Project on April 27, 2023 (rescheduled to May 1, 2023) and the public hearing will be May 1, 2023; (b) Council will be meeting with Howard County Supervisors on April 24th at 4 pm; (c) all boards and commissions have openings for 3-year terms beginning July 1, 2023; (d) Upper Explorerland is offering two free Lead Certification trainings on April 25th in Fayette and May 1st in Calmar.

McConnell reported the Chamber is having their HCBT banquet on April 26th with keynote speaker Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, the Fly-In Breakfast will be August 6th, annual golf outing is August 9th, and Norman Borlaug Fest is August 25-27th and will headline Cory Farley. CUSB Bank will also be celebrating its 130th anniversary. Sleepy Hollow’s grand opening is May 5th.

McConnell reported the Park Board met and discussed possible Fitness Center openings and Wendy’s retirement in August that will need to be posted and advertised. McConnell requested the Park Board to evaluate the positions due to the deficit in their operating budget.

McConnell reported the Airport Commission voted to raise the hangar rent by 3% every year beginning July 1, 2023.

Fortune reported the Theatre Commission met and are reviewing the Scene Shop project and cost estimate. Rental agreements are also being reviewed and updated.

Mayor Brenno asked for comments from the audience and there were none.

Mayor Brenno opened the public hearing on the matter of adoption of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the construction of the Downtown Crosswalk Reconstruction Project. There were no written or oral comments and the public hearing was closed.

Bouska made the motion to approve the Resolution Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Downtown Crosswalk Reconstruction. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Scott Huneke from WHKS reported that one bid was received for the Downtown Crosswalk Reconstruction from Wicks Construction of Decorah, Iowa for $1,152,623.36. The bid was significantly higher than the estimated cost of $711,850 mainly due to the cost of concrete. The Engineer’s recommendation was to award the contract to Wicks. There will be a change order for a few items that City staff can complete. Due to the increase in cost, we can still change our bonding amount if needed. Bouska preferred to delay awarding the contract until May 1, 2023 after receiving the bids for the 7th Street West Reconstruction. By delaying the decision, the contractor is not able to proceed, which will push the project back. McConnell made the motion to approve the Resolution Making Award of Contract for the Downtown Crosswalk Reconstruction to Wicks Construction for $1,152,623.36. Carman seconded. McConnell, Fortune, Carman, and Kriener voted aye. Bouska voted nay. The motion passed by majority vote.

Mayor Brenno opened the public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. There were no oral or written comments and the public hearing was closed. Bouska made the motion to approve the Resolution for Adoption of Budget and Certification of City Taxes for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Mayor Brenno opened the public hearing on the matter of adoption of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the 500,000 Gallon Toroellipse Exterior Repaint, with Containment, Wet Interior Repaint and Miscellaneous Repairs Project. There were no written or oral comments and the public hearing was closed.

Carman made the motion to approve the Resolution Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the 500,000 Gallon Toroellipse Exterior Repaint, with Containment, Wet Interior Repaint and Miscellaneous Repairs Project. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Carman made the motion to approve the Resolution Awarding the Contract for the 500,000 Gallon Toroellipse Exterior Repaint, with Containment, Wet Interior Repaint and Miscellaneous Repairs Project to BRZ Coatings, Inc. of Searcy, AR for $604,200. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

McConnell made the motion to approve a Resolution Approving the Contract and Bond for the 500,000 Gallon Toroellipse Exterior Repaint, with Containment, Wet Interior Repaint and Miscellaneous Repairs Project with BRZ Coatings, Inc. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.

Bouska made the motion to approve the Nutrient Reduction Strategy Supplement for the Cresco Wastewater Treatment Plant and to submit the report to the State of Iowa. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

Rate increases for water and sewer were discussed after additional information was presented for the impact on revenues and upcoming projects. City Clerk Elton recommended a 5% increase for water and sewer rates instead of 4% for water and 6% for sewer. The sewer rate increase for Industrial Agreement users will be 8%. Council agreed that an increase is required due to increasing operating costs as well as costly projects and equipment that will be needed in the next few years. Carman and Bouska recommended proceeding with 5% water and sewer rate increases and 8% for Industrial Agreement users and the rest of the council agreed.

Bouska made the motion to set the Public Hearing to amend Chapter 92 Sections 02 and 03 in the City of Cresco Code of Ordinances pertaining to water rates for May 1, 2023. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Mayor Brenno performed the first reading of proposed Ordinance 503 amending Chapter 92.02 and 92.03 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, pertaining to water rates. Bouska made the motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance 503. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.

McConnell made the motion to set the Public Hearing to amend Chapter 99.02 in the City of Cresco Code of Ordinances pertaining to sewer service charges for May 1, 2023. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Mayor Brenno performed the first reading of proposed Ordinance 504 amending Chapter 99.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, pertaining to sewer service charges. Bouska made the motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance 504. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.

McConnell reported that Joe Roenfeldt from Bolton & Menk will present a proposal for an airport runway overlay at the May 1, 2023 Council meeting. If the Council agrees, they will proceed with applying for a State grant that will be due in May.

Carman moved to adjourn at 6:13 pm. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be May 1, 2023, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.

Mayor: David J. Brenno
City Clerk: Michelle Elton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Documents

2023 City Council Agendas, Minutes