Posted: October 18, 2024 | Updated: October 29, 2024
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA
DATE OF MEETING: OCTOBER 21, 2024
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 October 7, 2024
- Approval of Application for Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Galen and Therese Tolliver
- Approval of Special Class C Retail Alcohol License to Dan’s Resturants d/b/a Dan’s Road House
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 on Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
- Resolution Amending the Current Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
- Library Director Jordyn Moore to Present the Annual Update on the Library
- Resolution Authorizing the City Clerk to Sign the Health and Dental Insurance Contract with Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Motion to Declare a Public Purpose for the $12,500 Payment to Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund in Accordance with the 28E Agreement
- Discuss and Possible Resolution Authorizing the City Clerk to Sign the Agreement with Text My Gov
- Resolution Approving the Street Finance Report
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 OCTOBER 17, 2024.
MINUTES
Mayor Fortune called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on October 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm. Council Members Carman, Bouska, Fosaaen, 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 the October 7, 2024 meeting; Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Galen and Therese Tolliver; Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC) to Dan’s Restaurant’s d/b/a Dan’s Road House. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.
Public Works Director Brenno reported: (a) Mehmert Tiling has finished the new tile line by the airport; (b) Anthony Henry Sealcoating has finished the runway repair project; (c) yard waste pickup goes until the middle of November. Reminder that only yard waste is accepted. Rocks, concrete, treated lumber, or pavers should not be disposed of at the site; (d) met with a contractor to get an estimate on painting the train and boxcar in Beadle Park. Some of the ties underneath will need to be replaced. The contractor will have a tent to contain the spray while the work is being completed and a special UV coat will be applied which will allow the paint to last longer; (e) GigFire restored service to solar at the wells; (f) the Age-Related Equipment Project will be starting soon; (g) having issues with the computer that is used to read meters. We are unable to upgrade the software or install on a new computer. If this computer stops working, all remaining meters will need to be individually read and hand entered into the billing software. All meters will need to have the transponder upgraded to a new cellular one. The cellular ones are able to be read remotely, and will save time with meter readings. Currently have over 200 that are ready to be installed.
Police Chief Ruroden had nothing to report for the police department.
City Clerk Hill reported: (a) attended IMFOA last week. The tax statement that was new last year will be revamped to hopefully be less confusing; (b) CIP worksession will be October 29th at 4:30 pm; (c) a steering committee will be formed for updating the comprehensive plan. Amy and Rich will be Council representatives; (d) deadline for bids for land rent is November 4th at 1 pm; (e) the Lead Service Line Inventory was submitted to the Iowa DNR last week. We are required to send a letter to the remaining 112 that were marked unknown, lead, or galvanized. The Water Department will still try to go in to verify what the service line is and we can update the information that was submitted.
McConnell reported the Airport Commission met. Kriener would like to update the agreement to state that sludge may be applied to the crop land if needed. Additional testing will be done to make sure the soil meets the criteria prior to application.
McConnell updated on the CIDC meeting. October 30th is the ribbon cutting for the clinic expansion. The Chamber/CIDC Banquet will be November 22nd at the Country Club.
Bouska reported on the Upper Explorerland/Iowa Economic Development workshop. She said there was information on best practices with ordinances, nuisances, and downtown areas.
Mayor Fortune asked for comments from the audience and there were none.
Mayor Fortune opened the Public Hearing for Budget Amendment #1 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. There were no written or oral comments and the public hearing was closed. Carman made the motion to approve the resolution amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.
Library Director Jordyn Moore presented an annual update on the Library statistics. They have seen huge increases in attendance for summer programming, annual programs, new patrons, and circulation. They have many programs planned each month so everyone is encouraged to check their website for upcoming events. She welcomed ideas from Council and public for future projects and programming.
Bouska made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to sign the health and dental insurance contract with Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.
The 28E Agreement with Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund states that funding will be used for providing access to well-maintained, safe, and affordable housing for individuals and families with limited resources in Northeast Iowa. Kriener made a motion to authorize the $12,500 payment to Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund and declared it meets a public purpose in accordance with the 28E Agreement. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes.
Hill explained text alert options were explored with Text My Gov and Everbridge. Staff recommended utilizing Text My Gov due to the services that are offered and the ability to have two-way communications. Residents will receive a text that allows them to opt-in to continue to receive updates. They will also be able to text questions and concerns to city staff and get automated responses to frequently asked questions. This system would be utilized by all city departments for things such as snow emergency declarations, live events, park and rec news, utility service interruption and more. The service is estimated to take 30 days to be active. McConnell made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the City Clerk to sign the agreement with Text My Gov. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.
Bouska made the motion to approve the resolution approving the Street Finance Report. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 6:03 pm. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be November 4, 2024, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.
Mayor Alexander Fortune|
City Clerk Nicole Hill