Posted: February 3, 2023 | Updated: August 24, 2023
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA
DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 6, 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: KRIENER, McCONNELL, FORTUNE, BOUSKA, CARMAN
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
- Approval of Minutes from January 23, 2023
- Approval of Minutes from January 23, 2023 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 Michael & Jill Walton
- Approval of Application for Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Jayme & Janet Rustad
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.
- Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 04 and Section 106.08 subsection 1 in the City of Cresco Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Fees for Recyclable and Non-Recyclable Waste
- Second Reading of Summary of Proposed Ordinance 502 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, Pertaining to Fees for Recyclable and Non-Recyclable Waste
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a 60-Month Copier Lease Agreement for City Hall, Fitness Center, and Park & Rec
- Motion to Reclassify LOST Funds for Park Department Lawn Mowers and Side by Side
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Bond Counsel Engagement Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
- Resolution Fixing Date for a Meeting on the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of not to Exceed $4,600,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes of the City of Cresco, State of Iowa (for Essential Corporate Purposes), and Providing for Publication of Notice Thereof
- Request for Sewer Adjustment for Water not Entering the Sanitary Sewer System from Immanuel Lutheran Church
- Request for Sewer Adjustment for Water not Entering the Sanitary Sewer System from Cresco Park LLC for Shady Oaks Trailer Park
- Request for Sewer Adjustment for Water not Entering the Sanitary Sewer System from Cresco Park LLC for Willow Courtyard Trailer Park
- Request for Sewer Adjustment for Water not Entering the Sanitary Sewer System from Wemark Luxury Rentals
- Resolution Directing Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Cost of Construction of 500,000 Gallon Toroellipse Exterior Repaint with Containment, Wet Interior Repaint, and Miscellaneous Repairs, in and for the City of Cresco, Iowa, and the Taking of Bids for Said Improvements
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a 60-Month Service Solution Agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for the Cresco Fitness Center
- Discuss TIF and Urban Renewal Areas
- Interview Police Applicants
- Motion to go into CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (i) to Conduct Interviews if Requested
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 FEBRUARY 3, 2023.
MINUTES
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on February 6, 2023, at 5:30 pm. Council Members Kriener, Fortune, Bouska, and Carman were present. Council Member McConnell was absent.
Carman made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the: agenda; claims; minutes from January 23, 2023 regular meeting and worksession; Class B Retail Alcohol License to DOLGENCORP, LLC d/b/a Dollar General #2400; Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Michael & Jill Walton; Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Jayme & Janet Rustad. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes. Bouska stated there is a State Solar Tax Abatement for 5 years on solar, contact the Assessor’s office for the abatement.
Public Works Director Widell reported: (a) watermain break was fixed on Friday; (b) attended a training on the Lead Service Line Inventory program. A flyer will be sent out with an email address so residents can send photos of their service line in lieu of inspecting each house. This pertains to houses built prior to 1988.
Police Chief Ruroden submitted the January Police report. They have been busy with animal calls, hospital medical assist calls, and several charges were filed.
Deputy Clerk Hill reported (a) virtual meeting with utility providers for the upcoming projects is February 9; (b) informational meeting for 7th Street West Reconstruction and Downtown Crosswalk projects will be February 22 at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm respectively at Cresco Bank & Trust. Letters have been sent to affected property owners; (c) February 20th we will set a new public hearing date for the Maximum Property Tax Levy due to uncertainty with changes at the State Legislature regarding the taxable valuation calculations.
There were no committee updates.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska asked for comments from the audience and there were none.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska opened the Public Hearing to amend the City of Cresco Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 106.04 and Section 106.08 subsection 1 pertaining to fees for recyclable and non-recyclable waste collection. No oral or written comments were received and the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska performed the second reading of proposed Ordinance 502 pertaining to fees for recyclable and non-recyclable waste collection. Carman made the motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance 502. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Bouska made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a 60-month copier lease agreement for City Hall, Fitness Center, and Park office with Access Systems. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made a motion to reclassify LOST funds budgeted for the Park Department lawn mowers. Due to supply issues, they are not able to get the original lawn mower from John Deere. They will purchase two Hustler lawn mowers and a side-by-side utility vehicle with a snow blade to assist with maintenance in the parks. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Bond Counsel Engagement Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Fortune seconded and it passed all ayes.
Bouska made the motion to approve the resolution fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $4,600,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes of the City of Cresco, State of Iowa, for essential corporate purposes and providing for publication of notice thereof. The public hearing will be February 20, 2023 at 5:30 pm. Fortune seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made the motion to approve a sewer adjustment of $281.74 for water not entering the sanitary sewer system for Immanuel Lutheran Church due to a broken sump pump water line. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Kriener made the motion to approve a sewer adjustment of $2,094.57 for water not entering the sanitary sewer system for Cresco Park LLC for Shady Oaks Trailer Park due to a broken outside water line under a trailer and a broken meter bottom. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.
Kriener made the motion to approve a sewer adjustment of $1,177.00 for water not entering the sanitary sewer system for Cresco Park LLC for Willow Courtyard Trailer Park due to a broken outside water line. Fortune seconded and it passed all ayes.
Kriener made the motion to approve a sewer adjustment of $1,242.11 for water not entering the sanitary sewer system for Wemark Luxury Rentals due to a broken water line and no floor drain in the basement for drainage. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.
Kriener made the motion to approve a resolution directing notice to bidders and notice of public hearing on proposed plans, specifications, and estimate of cost of construction of 500,000-gallon Toroellipse exterior repaint with containment, wet interior repaint, and miscellaneous repairs, in and for the City of Cresco, Iowa, and the taking of bids for said improvements. Bids will be due at 2:00 pm on February 27, 2023. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.
Bouska made the motion to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Service Solution Agreement with Johnson Controls. Fortune seconded and it passed all ayes.
City Clerk Elton explained that several of the Urban Renewal Areas are expiring in the next few years. We will need to decide how to proceed with setting up designated areas.
Carman made the motion to go into closed session at 6:04 pm pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (i) for a job interview per request from the applicant. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made the motion to go back into open session at 6:44 pm. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes. No formal action was taken during the closed session.
Carman moved to adjourn at 6:45 pm. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be February 20, 2023, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.
Mayor Pro-Tem: Amy Bouska
City Clerk: Michelle Elton