Posted: September 3, 2024 | Updated: October 2, 2024
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA
DATE OF MEETING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING: 5:30 PM 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.
1. Approval of the Agenda
2. Approval of the Claims
3. Minutes from August 19, 2024
4. Approval of Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service to Atomic Pizza Pub
LLC d/b/a Atomic Pizza Pub (Expand Outdoor Service Area for Memorial Event) for September 14, 2024
5. Approval of Street Closing for Portions of 2nd Ave West for Steven Stone/Atomic Pizza Pub to Expand Patio for a Memorial Event on September 14, 2024
6. Approval of Parade Permit for Portions of Schroder Dr, 3rd Ave East, and North Elm St for the Homecoming Parade on September 27,2024
7. Approval of Street Closing Permit for Portions of Valley Manor Dr for a Block Party for Robbi & Vicki Howard on September 18, 2024
8. Approval of Street Closing Permit for Portion of Alley between 112 and 114 North Elm St for Celebration in Private Parking Lot on October 5, 2024
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 for Rezoning Property from C-1 to R-2
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2. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 516 which Amends Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Cresco, Iowa, Zoning Change for 321 Vernon Rd from C-1 to R-2
3. Public Hearing for Proposed 2024 Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Cresco Urban Renewal Area
4. Resolution Determining an Area of the City to be an Economic and Blighted Area, and that the
Rehabilitation Conservation, Redevelopment, Development, or a Combination thereof, of Such Area is
Necessary in the Interest of the Public Health, Safety or Welfare of the Residents of the City;
Designating Such Area as Appropriate for Urban Renewal Projects; and Adopting the 2024 Amendment to
the Urban Renewal Plan for the Cresco Urban Renewal Area
5. First Reading of the Summary of Proposed Ordinance No. 513 Amending Chapter 138
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, for the 2024 Amendment to the
Urban Renewal Plan
6. Chris Troendle from Upper Explorerland to Discuss Northeast Iowa Regional Housing
Trust Fund
7. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Amended Professional Services Agreement
with WHKS & Co for the Cresco Wastewater Treatment Plant -Age Related Equipment Replacement
8. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Fehr
Graham for the Infiltration/Inflow Evaluation
9. Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance 514 which Amends Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Cresco, Iowa, Zoning Change for 114 7th Street West from M-1 to C-2
10. Third Reading of Proposed Ordinance 512 which Amends Chapter 91 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, Pertaining to Water Meters
11. Approval of Ordinance 512 Pertaining to Water Meters
12. First Reading of the Summary of Proposed Ordinance No. 508 Amending Section
69.10 and Section 70.03 and adding Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa,
‘Pertaining to Declaring a Snow Emergency, Parking Regulations, and Parking Violations
13. Resolution Establishing a Fund Within the City’s Accounts Fund #326 -Aging
Equipment Replacement Project
14. Resolution Accepting the Annual Financial Report of the City of Cresco, Iowa for the Fiscal
Year 2023-2024 and Directing the City Clerk to File the Report with the Iowa Auditor of State
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 3, 2024.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING
You are hereby notified that the City Council of the City of Cresco, Iowa. will hold a Public
Hearing on the 41h day of September, 2024, in Council Chambers at City Hall. At this meeting,
the
Council proposes to Re-Zone property from C-1 Commercial District to R-2 Light Density Residential
District. The legal description is: Lot 15, 17 EX E 200′ Lot 17 & Ex W 17.8′ N 61.5’ Lot 17 IR Surv
E Y2 NE, Howard County, Iowa.
This hearing will be conducted during the regular Cresco City Council Meeting starting at 5:30 pm
September 4, 2024.
Any resident of Cresco wishing to be heard concerning the reasons for. or objections to, the
proposed changes to the zoning Code, must appear at said hearing and voice your opinions in person
or in writing.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA
Nicole Hill
City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED 2024 AMENDMENT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN FOR THE CRESCO URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF CRESCO, STATE OF IOWA
The City Council of the City of Cresco, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing before itself at
its meeting which commences at 5:30 P.M. on September 4, 2024 in the Council Chambers, City
Hall, 130 North Park Place, Cresco, Iowa, to consider adoption of a proposed 2024
Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Cresco Urban Renewal Area (the “Amendment”)
in the City of Cresco, State of Iowa.
The Amendment proposes to remove certain land from the Urban Renewal Area and to add certain land
to the Urban Renewal Area, legally described as follows:
Land REMOVED from Cresco Urban Renewal Area by the 2024 Amendment
A. COMMERCIAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA AMENDMENT NO. 3 AREA
Parcel#320480001010000
Parcel#320480002010000
Parcel #320480001030000
Parcel#320480001020000
Parcel#322482600010000
Parcel #330060226010000
Parcel#320480004090000
Parcel#321750001000000
B. COMMERCIAL URBAN RENEWAL AREA AMENDMENT NO. 4 AREA
Parcel# 325-44-00-060-010-000
Parcel# 325-44-00-060-020-000
Parcel# 325-44-00-060-060-000
Parcel# 325-44-00-060-070-000
Parcel # 325-44-00-050-010-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-020-010-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-020-020-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-020-030-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-020-040-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-020-050-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-020-060-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-030-010-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-030-020-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-030-030-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-030-040-000
Parcel # 320-44-00-030-050-000
Parcel# 320-44-00-060-060-000
AND
Parcel# 110-22-08-34-070-000
Parcel# 320-21-00-00-010-000
Parcel# 320-21-00-00-020-000
Parcel# 320-21-00-01-010-000
Parcel# 320-50-00-02-010-000
Parcel # 320-50-00-02-020-000
Parcel # 320-50-00-02-030-000
Parcel # 320-50-00-02-040-000
Parcel# 320-50-00-04-010-000
Parcel.# 320-50-00-04-020-000
Parcel# 320-50-00-04-040-000
Parcel # 320-50-00-04-050-000
Parcel# 320-50-00-04-060-000
Parcel # 320-50-00-04-070-000
Parcel # 320-50-00-04-080-000
Parcel # 320-50-00-04-090-000
Parcel# 324-59-22-00-010-000
AND
Parcel# 320-01-27-01-010-000
Parcel# 320-01-27-01-020-000
Parcel# 320-01-27-04-010-000
Parcel# 320-01-27-02-010-000
Parcel# 320-01-27-05-010-000
Parcel# 320-01-27-06-000-000
Parcel# 321-21-00-01-020-000
Parcel# 321-44-00-03-060-000
Parcel # 321-44-00-06-080-000
Property to be Added to Cresco Urban Renewal Area
The full ROW of 7th Street West from Stock Avenue to 6th Avenue West
A copy of the Amendment is on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City
Hall, City of Cresco, Iowa.
The City of Cresco, State of Iowa is the local public agency which, if such Amendment is approved,
shall undertake the urban renewal activities described in such Amendment.
The general scope of the urban renewal activities under consideration in the Amendment is to
promote economic development and to rehabilitate, conserve and redevelop land, buildings and
other improvements within such area through the elimination and containment of conditions of
blight so as to improve the community through the establishment of effective land use controls,
through use of an effective program of rehabilitation of existing buildings and elimination of
those
structures which cannot be economically rehabilitated, with a limited amount of
acquisition,
clearance, resale and improvement of land for various purposes specified in the Amendment. To
accomplish the objectives of the Amendment, and to encourage the further economic development of
the Urban Renewal Area, the Amendment provides that such special financing activities may include,
but not be limited to, the making ofloans or grants of public funds to private entities under
Chapter 15A, Code of Iowa. The City also may reimburse or directly undertake the installation,
construction and reconstruction of substantial public improvements, including, but not limited
to, street, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer or other public improvements. The City also may
acquire and make land available for development or redevelopment by private enterprise as
authorized by law. The Amendment provides that the City may issue bonds or use available funds for
purposes allowed by the Plan and that tax increment reimbursement of the costs of urban renewal
projects may be sought if and to the extent incurred by the City. The Amendment initially
proposes no specific public infrastructure or site improvements to be undertaken by the City, and
provides that the Amendment may be amended from time to time.
The proposed Amendment would remove land from the Urban Renewal Area, add right of way to connect
the remaining portions of the Area, and update the description of the Plan s Effective
Period.
Other provisions of the Plan not affected by the Amendment would remain in full force and effect.
Any person or organization desiring to be heard shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard
at such hearing.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Cresco, State of Iowa, as provided
by Section 403.5, Code of Iowa.
Dated this 19th day of August, 2024.
Nicole Hill City Clerk, City of Cresco,
State of Iowa
MINUTES
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on September 4, 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 August 19, 2024 meeting; Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service to Atomic Pizza Pub LLC d/b/a Atomic Pizza Pub (to expand outdoor service area for a memorial event) for September 14, 2024; Street Closing for portions of 2nd Avenue West for Steven Stone/Atomic Pizza Pub to expand their patio for a memorial event on September 14, 2024; Parade Permit for portions of Schroder Drive, 3rd Avenue East, and North Elm Street for the Homecoming Parade on September 27, 2024; Street Closing Permit for portions of Valley Manor Drive for a block party for Robbi & Vicki Howard on September 18, 2024; Street Closing for a portion of the alley between 112 and 114 North Elm Street for a celebration in a private parking lot on October 5, 2024. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.
Public Works Director Brenno reported: (a) Gen X will be finishing a few items on 7th Street West. They have started to mow the area around the retention basin. An additional tile line may be installed along the channel to allow the grass to grow. Sand will be added to the basin to help with drainage; (b) CIT will be doing several critical sewer main repairs on 9th Street East this week; (c) a sewer line is being installed on 1st Avenue East and 3rd Street East; (d) will be looking at an ordinance to help keep campers and boats from being parked on the street for extended periods of time.
Police Chief Ruroden submitted the August Police report. Assault, medical, and theft calls were all up. Officer Welper is at training with Emmy Lou. When he returns, she will be in service for the community. Met with Brody from Emergency Management and Bruce Fisher with Federal Signal to review current storm siren placement and explore options for a new siren. Bruce is suggesting to swap the sirens around a bit to get additional coverage. He will provide Council with coverage maps and new siren options at a future council meeting.
City Clerk Hill reported: (a) twenty tax abatements have expired this year and 26 are active with $2,888,000 in abated values; (b) will be attending Northeast Iowa Regional League meeting; (c) will need to schedule worksession for union negotiations.
Bouska reported the Regional Housing Authority reported is going paperless which is decreasing processing time. Port-outs have increased by one. Sixty-two rent vouchers are active with people looking for housing. The waitlist for a family is now just a few weeks.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska recognized Lonny Lenehan with the Street Department on his service anniversary in September and thanked him for his 6 years of dedication and service to the City and residents.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska asked for comments from the audience and there were none.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska opened the Public Hearing to rezone property from C-1 to R-2. There were no written or oral comments and the public hearing was closed. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended Council to approve the rezoning. Matt Brace with BDM Developers explained to Council that by rezoning it would allow 2 new condos to be built and to have a 30’ setback. The current zoning requires a 45’ setback.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska performed the first reading of proposed Ordinance 516 which amends Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa for a zoning change for 321 Vernon Road. Carman made the motion to approve the first reading. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska opened the public hearing on the proposed 2024 Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan. There were no written or oral comments and the public hearing was closed.
McConnell made the motion to approve the Resolution Determining an Area of the City to be an Economic and Blighted Area, and that the Rehabilitation Conservation, Redevelopment, Development, or a Combination thereof, of Such Area is Necessary in the Interest of the Public Health, Safety or Welfare of the Residents of the City; Designating Such Area as Appropriate for Urban Renewal Projects; and Adopting the 2024 Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Cresco Urban Renewal Area. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska performed the first reading of the summary of proposed Ordinance 513 which amends Chapter 138 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, for the 2024 Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan. McConnell made the motion to approve the first reading. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Chris Troendle from Upper Explorerland explained the Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust fund. The NEIRHT receives funding from the State of Iowa and also receives $8,000 from the City of Cresco and $10,000 from Howard County and other communities. This is reinvesting in our tax base by helping low-to-moderate income families make improvements to their homes and providing down payment assistance to new homebuyers. In the past three years, the City of Cresco has invested $24,000 and $195,300 in projects have been completed. With increased funding from Iowa Finance Authority, the local match has increased. They are requesting an increase to $12,500 with a three-year commitment. Hill explained that $12,500 was in the FY25 budget and recommends reviewing on an annual basis during the budget process. Council appreciates what a great resource NEIRHT is for residents.
Angie Kolz from WHKS explained the amended Professional Services Agreement will provide services for the duration of the Age-Related equipment Replacement Project. Fosaaen made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amended Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co for the Cresco Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) – Age Related Equipment Replacement Project. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.
Hill explained Fehr Graham prepared a plan of action for the DNR on behalf of the Sewer Department. After reviewing the agreement, the Sewer Department would like additional time to review the agreement and information provided by WHKS prior to acting on the Professional Services Agreement. The resolution approving the agreement was tabled for a future meeting.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska performed the second reading of proposed Ordinance 514 which amends Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa for a zoning change for 114 7th Street West. Carman made the motion to approve the second reading. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska performed the third reading of proposed Ordinance 512 which amends Chapter 91 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, pertaining to water meters. Carman made the motion to approve the third reading. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 512 pertaining to water meters. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bouska performed the first reading of the summary of proposed Ordinance 508 which amends section 69.10 and section 70.03 and adding Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, pertaining to declaring a snow emergency, parking regulations, and parking violations. Carman made the motion to approve the first reading. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Bouska made the motion to approve a resolution establishing a Fund within the City’s accounts – Fund #326 Wastewater Treatment Plant Age Related Equipment Replacement Project Fund. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.
Fosaaen made the motion to approve a resolution accepting the Annual Financial Report of the City of Cresco, Iowa for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and directing the City Clerk to file the report with the Iowa Auditor of State. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 6:34 pm. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be September 16, 2024, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.
Mayor Pro-Tem Amy Bouska
City Clerk Nicole Hill