Posted: January 30, 2026 | Updated: February 13, 2026
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA
DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 2, 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 January 19, 2026
- Minutes from January 19, 2026 Special Meeting
- Minutes from January 20, 2026 Budget Worksession
- Approval of Application for Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Nancy Whalen
- Approval of Application for Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Kevin & Darla Reicks
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.
- Fire Chief Neal Stapelkamp to Discuss Length of Service Award Program
- Resolution for Adoption of the Iowa LOSAP Program
- Request for Sewer Adjustment for Water not Entering the Sanitary Sewer System from Gordie Neubauer
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Five-Year Sewer Maintenance Contract with CIT Sewer Solutions
- Third Reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 530 Pertaining to Water Meters
- Approval of Ordinance 530 Pertaining to Water Meters
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 JANUARY 30, 2026.
MINUTES
Mayor Fortune called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on February 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Council Members Carman, Wolfe, McConnell, and Kriener were present. Council Member Fosaaen was absent.
McConnell made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the: agenda; claims; minutes from the January 19, 2026 regular and special meeting; January 20, 2026 Budget Worksession; Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Darcy Whalen; Tax Abatement under the Urban Revitalization Plan for Kevin and Darla Reicks. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Public Works Director Brenno reported: (a) the Water Department fixed two water main breaks last week. The water temperature has been about 44.6 degrees; (b) Street Department installed the automatic chains on the trucks and busy trimming trees; (c) due to the cold, the digesters at the wastewater treatment plant were frozen. Will work with WHKS to come up with a solution such as installing walls on part of the building to block the wind; (d) attended a housing conference with Kriener and McConnell.
Police Chief Ruroden submitted the January Police report. He also reported that both of the Durango’s have been repaired and covered under warranty. Reserve Officer Alex Ruroden has completed his training. He will have to meet with the ILEA Council to receive his certification.
City Clerk Hill reported: (a) 1,712 meters have been installed. Will send one final reminder letter 45 customers on the south and west side that have not been changed this week. (b) busy with budget and amendment; (c) Upper Explorerland is hosting a lead certification training course on March 19th for any interested contractors.
Mayor Fortune asked for comments from the audience and there were none.
Mayor Fortune recognized Wendy Lickteig on her service anniversary in February and thanked her for her six years of dedication and service to the City and residents.
Fire Chief Stapelkamp explained the new Length of Service Program approved in 2025. Because of the department’s size, the state will provide a 1:1 match for qualifying firefighters who meet the established criteria up to $500 per member. The estimated cost to the city is $7,500 with the first year funded through the fire department’s reserve funds. Carman made a motion to approve the resolution for adoption of the Iowa LOSAP program. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made the motion to approve a sewer adjustment of $153.06 for water not entering the sanitary sewer system for Gordie Neubauer. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
McConnell made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Five-Year Sewer Maintenance Contract with CIT Sewer Solutions. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.
Mayor Fortune performed the third reading of Ordinance No. 530. Carman made a motion to approve the second reading. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 530 pertaining to water meters, right of entry and implementing a water surcharge for non-compliant water meters. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Kriener moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 5:45 pm. Carman seconded, and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be February 16, 2026, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.
Mayor Alexander Fortune
City Clerk Nicole Hill