Posted: February 13, 2026 | Updated: February 20, 2026
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA
DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 16, 2026
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, WOLFE, 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 February 2, 2026
- Minutes from February 6, 2026 Special Meeting
- Approval of Application for Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Craig and Terri Cotant
- Approval of Application for Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Gatlin & Ashlyn Keehner
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.
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Information Technology Services Agreement – Statement of Work with Solutions, Inc.
- Motion to Waive the $1,150 Building Permit Fee for the Howard County Building Project
- Discuss the Urban Revitalization Plan Update
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 FEBRUARY 13, 2026.
MINUTES
Mayor Fortune called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on February 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Council Members Carman, Wolfe, Fosaaen, McConnell, and Kriener were present. No Council Members were absent.
McConnell made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the: agenda; claims; minutes from February 2, 2026, regular and special meeting; February 6, Special Meeting; Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Craig and Terri Cotant; Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Gatlin and Ashlyn Keehner. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.
Public Works Director Brenno reported: (a) the Water Department fixed a water main break on Crescent Drive. The water temperature has been about 42.3 degrees; (b) Street Department found a storm frozen storm sewer; (c) the generator at City Hall has been repaired and is now working, we will need to keep it plugged in during winter.
Police Chief Ruroden had nothing to report.
Deputy City Clerk Yanes reported: (a) Hill has been busy with budget; (b) 1929 meters have been installed. Up 200 from the last meeting. Of the 45 final reminders sent out 9 have not responded and will be getting surcharges on their next bill. Letters will be sent on all remaining that have not been changed by next week.
Council Member Wolfe reported that he attended the Airport Commission meeting and met with Jordyn on the Library Board Agenda as he was unable to attend their meeting. Mehmerts will be looking into the waterproofing issue at the Library and Mracek’s will be giving a quote on the new air conditioner unit.
Mayor Fortune asked for comments from the audience and there were none.
Kriener made the motion to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Information Technology Services Agreement – Statement of Work with Solutions, Inc. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes.
McConnell made the motion to waive the building permit fee for Howard County for their new Secondary Roads building. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.
The City’s tax abatement plan under the Cresco Urban Revitalization Plan was discussed. Kriener made the motion to keep the terms as they currently are and review it again in 5 years McConnell seconded, and it passed all ayes.
Carman moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 5:39 pm. Wolfe seconded, and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be March 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.
Mayor Alexander Fortune
Deputy City Clerk Amber Yanes