Posted: January 31, 2025 | Updated: February 28, 2025
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA
DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 3, 2025
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, FOSAAEN, 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.
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of the Claims
- Minutes from January 20, 2025
- Minutes from January 28, 2025 Budget Worksession
- Approval of Class B Retail Alcohol License to DOLGENCORP, LLC d/b/a Dollar General #2400
- Approval of Application for Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Kevin & Darla Reicks
STAFF REPORTS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
- Public Works
- Police
- Administration
- 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.
- Brandon Kerian to Discuss the Fitness Center Locker Room Project
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Vertical Bridge
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Paulson Law Office, Ltd for Negotiations for the Purchase of Solar Energy Facilities
- Resolution Adopting the Annual Project List Update to the Capital Improvements Plan (“CIP”) 2022 to 2027
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 JANUARY 31, 2025.
MINUTES
Mayor Fortune called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on February 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm. Council Members Carman, Bouska, Fosaaen, McConnell, and Kriener were present. No council members were absent.
McConnell made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the: agenda; claims; minutes from the January 20, 2025 meeting; January 28, 2025 Budget Worksession; Class B Retail Alcohol License to DOLGENCORP, LLC, d/b/a Dollar General #2400; Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Kevin and Darla Reicks. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.
Public Works Director Brenno reported: (a) Water main break on 3rd Ave SW. After the it was fixed, another portion of the same main broke and had to be repaired as well; (b) monitoring the water temperature. Have had some water meters freeze due to the basements not being heated; (c) have installed about 100 new water meters; (d) will possibly have to move some utilities on 12th Ave to complete the reshaping of the road; (e) the speed limit on 95th St has been lowered; (f) Street Department has been trimming trees in the alleys.
Police Chief Ruroden submitted the January Police report. There was an increase in calls for animals, medical assistance, and warrants.
City Clerk Hill reported: (a) busy with budget and a budget amendment; (b) next hazard mitigation meeting will be February 6th; (c) the community survey is ready for updating the comprehensive plan will be sent to residents with their utility bills. The link is available on our website and social media. Paper copies will be at the library and city hall.
Mayor Fortune asked for comments from the audience and there were none.
Mayor Fortune recognized Wendy Lickteig on her service anniversary in February and thanked her for her five years of dedication and service to the City and residents.
Brandon Kerian updated Council on the status of the locker room remodel. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the cost of the project is more than originally expected. They would need to still replace the sinks and fixtures, shower valves and knobs, and the flooring under the sink and the total cost of the project will be $76,000. Replacement of the carpet is also in the FY25 budget. McConnell made a motion to amend the budget to allow the locker rooms to be fully competed and to move the carpet to the FY26 budget. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.
Bouska made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vertical Bridge. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.
Bouska made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Paulson Law Office, Ltd for negotiations for the purchase of solar energy facilities. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made a motion to approve a resolution adopting the annual project list update to the Capital Improvement Plan (“CIP”) 2022 to 2027. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.
Kriener moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 5:46 pm. Carman seconded, and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be February 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.
Mayor Alexander Fortune
City Clerk Nicole Hill