City Council – August 4, 2025 Agenda & Minutes

Posted: August 1, 2025 | Updated: August 14, 2025

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

 

GOVERNMENTAL BODY:                         THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA

DATE OF MEETING:                                   AUGUST 4, 2025

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.

  1. Approval of the Agenda
  2. Approval of the Claims
  3. Minutes from July 18, 2025 Worksession
  4. Minutes from July 21, 2025
  5. Approval of Class B Retail Alcohol License to Kwik Trip Inc d/b/a Kwik Star #428
  1. Approval of Pay Request #11 (Final) for $17,838.87 to Generation X, LLC for the 7th Street West Reconstruction Project
  2. Approval of Pay Request #5 for Blazek Corporation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Age-Related Equipment Replacement Project for $190,742.30
  1. Approval of Pay Request #3 for $36,299.49 to Dave’s Complete Construction for the Scene Shop Project

 

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. Motion to Change the September 1st Council Meeting Date to Wednesday, September 3, 2025 due to the Holiday
  2. Recommendation of the Park Board to Reappoint Chelsey Hovden for a Term of Three Years Expiring 6/30/2028
  3. Recommendation of the Park Board to Appoint Matt Johnson for a Term of Three Years Expiring 6/30/2028
  4. Review Board of Adjustment Applications
  5. Motion to Appoint a Board Member to the Board of Adjustment for a Term of Three Years Expiring 6/30/2028
  6. Motion to Appoint a Board Member to the Board of Adjustment for a Term of Three Years Expiring 6/30/2028
  7. Discuss Sewer Septage Receiving
  8. First Reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 518 to Amend Chapter 69.09 Sections 01, 02, 03, and adding Section 05 and 06 in the City of Cresco Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Parking Regulations

 

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 AUGUST 1, 2025.

MINUTES

Mayor Fortune called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on August 4, 2025 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 June 18, 2025 worksession; minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting; Class B Retail Alcohol License to Kwik Trip Inc d/b/a Kwik Star #428; approval of pay request #11 (final) for $17,838.87 to Generation X Construction, LLC for the 7th Street West Reconstruction Project; Pay Request #5 for $190,742.30 to Blazek Corporation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Age Related Equipment Replacement Project; Pay Request #3 for $36,299.49 to Dave’s Complete Construction for the Scene Shop Project. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Public Works Director Brenno reported: (a) Aging Equipment Project is proceeding on schedule; (b) have repaired storm sewers on Highway 9 and 2nd St E. There is one we will be repairing on 4th Ave E; (c) did interview with Mike Born and the Times Plain Dealer on the Wastewater Treatment Plant; (d) had some requests to remove and add additional handicap parking spots in the downtown business district. Brenno will work with WHKS and the retail committee to see what is required and what they would feel would be best for the area.

Police Chief Ruroden submitted the July Police report. Lieutenant Fotiadis invited Council and residents to National Night Out on August 5th from 4 – 8 pm. There will be bounce houses, Absolute Science with the foam blaster, Next Gen Gamerz, and food vendors.

City Clerk Hill reported: (a) auditors are here this week; (b) first day to file nomination papers for the election is August 11th; (c) the goal setting open house will be August 12th from      4 – 7 pm at Kessel Lodge for the comp plan update.

Fosaaen reported that there was a great turnout for CCT’s performance of the Wizard of Oz. Proceeds are going to the Scene Shop Project.

Mayor Fortune asked for comments from the audience. Lucas and Julian Merritt of Hawkeye Sanitation questioned the parking ordinance and if it pertained to dumpsters and roll-offs. Council explained they would be discussing that at a future meeting due to the length of time that some containers remain on city streets. Brenno will work with Hawkeye Sanitation staff to come up with an ordinance that works for all parties but doesn’t hinder residents from utilizing their services.

Bouska made the motion to change the September 1st Council Meeting Date to Wednesday, September 3, 2025 due to the Labor Day Holiday. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.

McConnell made the motion to approve the recommendation of the Park Board to reappoint Chelsey Hovden for a term expiring 6/30/28. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Fosaaen made the motion to approve the recommendation of the Park Board to appoint Matt Johnson for a term expiring 6/30/28. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Council reviewed three applications for the Board of Adjustments from Emily Dohlman-Govern, Robert Story, and Sara Zak.

Bouska made the motion to reappoint Emily Dohlman-Govern to the Board of Adjustments for a term expiring 6/30/28. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Fosaaen made the motion to reappoint Robert Story to the Board of Adjustments for a term expiring 6/30/28. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Hill explained that the sewer department had previously discussed installing a septage receiving facility at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Staff have experimented with a hauler and current set up and have been able to accept and treat the sewage with no issues. Staff would like to continue to offer this service on a case-by-case basis going forward. Hill has researched other cities and suggested using a flat rate to utilize the service along with charging the rural customer rate for sewage. Council would like to reach out to other local cities to see if they accept it or not and why, but would like to offer this service. Kriener made a motion to proceed with the next steps to offer septage receiving. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes.

Mayor Fortune performed the first reading of the summary of proposed Ordinance 518 which amends chapter 69.09 sections 01, 02, 03 and adding section 05, 06, and 07 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, pertaining to parking regulations. Carman made the motion to approve the first reading. Bouska seconded and it passed all ayes.

Carman moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 6:15 pm. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be August 18, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.

 

Mayor Alexander Fortune
City Clerk Nicole Hill

Documents

2025 City Council Agendas, Minutes