City Council – September 18, 2023

Posted: September 15, 2023 | Updated: October 16, 2023

AGENDA

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

 

GOVERNMENTAL BODY:                         THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA

DATE OF MEETING:                                   SEPTEMBER 18, 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 September 6, 2023

 

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. Elizabeth Thyer from Gardner & Company to Present the FY23 Auditor’s Report
  2. Kelly O’Donnell and Jerry O’Donnnell to Present Insurance Renewal
  3. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facilities Use Agreement with Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging
  4. Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for the 7th Street West Reconstruction Project
  5. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Enter into an Amended Professional Services Agreement with Dixon Engineering for the 500,000 Gallon Water Tower Rehabilitation Project (Antenna Installations)
  6. Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for the 500,000 Gallon Water Tower Rehabilitation Project
  7. Resolution Accepting the Annual Urban Renewal Report of the City of Cresco, Iowa for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Directing the City Clerk to File the Report with the State of Iowa Department of Management
  8. Approval of Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC) with Outdoor Service to Pub No 7 LLC (Eric MacDuff and Lester Seelye) d/b/a Pub No 7
  9. Recommendation of the Library Board of Trustees to Appoint Tamra Foster for a Term Expiring 6/30/2024 to replace Cindy Kath

 

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 SEPTEMBER 15, 2023.

MINUTES

Mayor Brenno called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on September 18, 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 September 6, 2023. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Public Works Director Widell reported: (a) 7th Street W Project is finishing up south of Hwy 9, working on storm sewer and concrete removal north of Hwy 9, and mail services will be coordinated for those houses affected; (b) Downtown Crosswalk Project should have the sidewalks fully open next week. They have started the crosswalks and it will be broken into three sections with each part closed for approximately four days. The first portion is 2nd Ave W and North & South Park Pl, then N Elm from 1st Ave to 2nd Ave starting on September 25th, and the third section is N Elm from 2nd Ave to 3rd Ave starting October 2nd; (c) Water Tower Project is almost complete and they plan to be done by September 30th which is ahead of schedule; (d) Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants October 4-6th if the water tower is functioning. Kriener asked about the sidewalk east of Fareway and Widell explained he has been in contact with Fareway since it is privately owned. Questions were also asked about nuisance properties and furniture being left out. Council would like to discuss in more detail at the October 2nd meeting.

Chief Ruroden reported on August calls. Traffic, accident, domestic disturbance, and suspicious person/vehicle calls were all up. There were 14 charges and warrants filed. Several large cases will be going to court soon.

Deputy Clerk Hill reported: (a) busy with year-end reports and trainings; (b) last day to file nomination papers for the city election is September 21st by 5 pm at the Howard County Auditor’s Office; (c) the DNR is requiring all cities to perform a lead service line inventory to be done. Forms will be mailed to all customers with the next utility bill. All properties will need to fill it out and return them as soon as possible. The Water Department may need to inspect the service lines for properties not submitting their form.

Fortune reported that a group from CCT, Theatre Commission and Friends of the Theatre met and discussed fundraising options for the proposed scene shop. The architect will provide ideas for visualization to see what the building will look like and how it will tie to the existing building.

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

Elizabeth Thyer from Gardiner & Company presented the Auditor’s Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. They issued an unmodified opinion which means they believe the financial statements are fairly presented based on tests and samples.

Jerry O’Donnell presented the insurance renewal package. He presented an option with a 9% increase on the building insured value for $222,544 total premium cost and option two with 100% replacement cost for a total premium of $246,490. The workers compensation premium decreased this year while the other categories in the package increased. The overall increase will be 16% over last year for option two. Council felt that due to the increase in supplies and building values, that the coverage should be closer to the amount to replace the buildings. Prior to next year’s renewal, Council would like to review the liability limits. Bouska made the motion to approve the insurance renewal package for option two for $246,490. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Bouska made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Facilities Use Agreement with Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging. Fortune seconded and it passed all ayes.

McConnell made the motion to approve a resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for the 7th Street West Reconstruction Project. A change order was necessary to modify the pond excavation limits and pond outlet structure. There is no additional cost for this change order. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

Bouska made the motion to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an amended Professional Services Agreement with Dixon Engineering for the 500,000 Gallon Water Tower Rehabilitation Project for antenna installation services for $2,850. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.

Carman made the motion to approve a resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for the 500,000 Gallon Water Tower Rehabilitation Project to replace aviation lights with a double LED fixture for $3,000. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

McConnell made the motion to approve the resolution accepting the Annual Urban Renewal Report of the City of Cresco, Iowa for the fiscal year 2022-2023 and directing the City Clerk to file the report with the State of Iowa Department of Management. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.

Bouska made the motion to approve Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC) with outdoor service to Pub No. 7 LLC pending proof of Dramshop Insurance. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

Carman made the motion to approve the recommendation of the Library Board of Trustees to appoint Tamra Foster for a term expiring 6/30/24 to replace Cindy Kath. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Carman moved to adjourn at 6:11 pm. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be October 2, 2023, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.

 

Mayor David J. Brenno
City Clerk Michelle Elton

Documents

2023 City Council Agendas, Minutes