June 1, 2020

Posted: May 29, 2020 | Updated: September 11, 2023

AGENDA

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

 

GOVERNMENTAL BODY:                         THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA

DATE OF MEETING:                                   JUNE 1, 2020

TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING:             7:00 P.M. AT CRESCO CITY HALL or

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Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the public can attend by logging in to the meeting by computer via meet.google.com/shb-pbrq-zpw or by telephone 1 209-841-0621 (PIN: 168 498 993#)

 

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:  BRENNO, McCARVILLE, 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.

  1. Approval of the Agenda
  2. Approval of the Claims
  3. Approval of Minutes from May 18, 2020
  4. Approval of Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Kyle and Jenilee Teeling
  5. Approval of Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Applications for:
  1. Casey’s Marketing Company dba Casey’s General Store #2511;
  2. Fareway Stores Inc. dba Fareway Store #815;
  • JAGDAMBE, LLC dba Cresco Mart;
  1. Aaron & Sheila Wemark dba The Ox & Wren Spirits and Gifts;
  2. Big Daddy Hideaway Corp. dba Hideaway Lounge;
  3. Kwik Trip, Inc. dba Kwik Star #428;
  • Barbara & James Holstrom dba The Pub
  • DOLGENCORP, LLC dba Dollar General #2400

 

STAFF REPORTS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.

  1. Public Works
  2. Police
  3. Administration
  4. Committee Updates

 

BUSINESS:  There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.

 

  1. Third Reading of Summary of Ordinance No. 482 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, by Adding Provisions Pertaining to Mobile Food Units
  2. Approval of Ordinance No. 482 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, by Adding Provisions Pertaining to Mobile Food Units
  3. Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories
  4. Approval of Resolution Approving Wage and Benefit Agreement for Full-Time Non-Union Employees
  5. Resolution Approving Wage Increase for Specified Permanent Part-Time Employees
  6. Discuss Issues Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic
  7. Approval of Resolution to Waive Charges Due to COVID-19 for June 2020 (Utility Billing)

 

COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE:

 

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 MAY 29, 2020.

MINUTES

Mayor Bohle called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on June 1, 2020, at 7:00 pm. Council Members Brenno, McCarville, Fortune, Bouska, and Carman were present. No council members were absent.

Mayor Bohle explained that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, as to protect the employees, council members, and the public, the meeting is being held electronically as well as in-person. The log-in is available through meet.google.com/shb-pbrq-zpw or by telephone 1 209-841-0621 (PIN: 168 498 993#).

Carman made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the: agenda; claims; minutes of the May 18, 2020 meeting; tax abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Kyle and Jenilee Teeling; Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Applications for:  Casey’s Marketing Company dba Casey’s General Store #2511, Fareway Stores Inc. dba Fareway Store #815, JAGDAMBE, LLC dba Cresco Mart, Aaron & Sheila Wemark dba The Ox & Wren Spirits and Gifts, Big Daddy Hideaway Corp. dba Hideaway Lounge, Kwik Trip, Inc. dba Kwik Star #428, Barbara & James Holstrom dba The Pub, DOLGENCORP, LLC dba Dollar General #2400. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Public Works Director Freidhof reported: (a) BDM is installing a storm sewer on their property and the City will hook on and extend it farther. The project will cost about $10,000 but should help alleviate some of the drainage issues in that area; (b) he inspected the bike trail and found a few spots that need repairing but the majority of the City’s portion looked good; (c) a Board of Adjustments and a Planning and Zoning meeting will be scheduled to recommend filling of positions on the two boards.

The Police report indicated 16 narcotic arrests were made in May.

City Clerk Girolamo reported: (a) the Audit is scheduled for the week of July 13, 2020; (b) a new easy to fill in form is now available on the City’s website for odor complaints. When submitted, it will go directly to Cresco Food Technologies and City Hall; (c) Park Board is meeting this week to discuss summer rec programs and starting T-Ball and Baseball. They will also discuss a limited opening of the swimming pool. The Governor’s proclamation only allows it to be open for lap swimming and swimming lessons. The spa must remain closed per the proclamation. The Park Board is looking into doing at least part of the East Park Bleacher Project. They thought they could do the cement work and bleachers but wait on the roof. The fundraising has been stalled due to COVID-19, but some money has already been pledged.

Carman reported that the Chamber met and are still hoping to have some summer events like Family Fun Nights. The State of Iowa is still rolling out grants for Iowa businesses so check the Chamber’s website. There were 23 businesses in Howard County that received a total of $367,000.

Bouska attended a zoom meeting for the Regional Housing Authority.

Mayor Bohle performed the third reading of the summary of Ordinance No. 482 pertaining to mobile food units. Bouska made the motion to approve the third reading. Brenno seconded and it passed all ayes. Brenno made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 482. McCarville seconded and it passed all ayes.

Bouska made the motion to approve the resolution naming depositories. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.

Carman made the motion to approve the resolution approving wage and benefit agreement for full-time non-union employees which grants a 3% raise effective July 1, 2020. Fortune seconded and it passed all ayes.

Carman made the motion to approve the resolution approving wage increase for specified permanent part-time employees which grants a 3% raise effective July 1, 2020. McCarville seconded and it passed all ayes.

Discussion was held regarding opening City Hall to the public. It was decided to open in a limited capacity on June 8, 2020. Public restrooms will remain closed and payments will be encouraged to be done electronically or using the drop boxes.

Discussion was held regarding Utility Billing penalties and utility shut offs. The City currently has 105 delinquent utility bills for $21,316. There are 26 accounts that have made no payment since March 31, 2020 that would normally be posted for shut off. Six of those accounts are over 120 days old. The balances range from $204 to $639. By the time the notices are given, the earliest that water can be shut off is June 29th by which time another month’s bill will be processed. None of these delinquent accounts have filed a payment arrangement or contacted City Hall with plans to make payments. It was unanimously decided that the City should resume with posting shut off notices and shutting off the water for the six accounts that are 120 days old. McCarville made the motion to approve a resolution waiving the late payment penalties on June 13, 2020. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

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

Carman moved to adjourn at 7:25 pm. Brenno seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be June 15, 2020, at 7:00 pm at Cresco City Hall unless an electronic meeting is deemed necessary. Telephone and log-in information will be made available for an electronic meeting.

 

Mayor Mark Bohle
City Clerk Michelle Girolamo

Documents

2020 City Council Agendas, Minutes