Posted: May 29, 2026 | Updated: June 17, 2026
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA
DATE OF MEETING: JUNE 1, 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 May 18, 2026
- Approval of Street Closing Permit for Portions of North Elm Street for Ridiculous Day on July 16, 2026
- Approval of Special Class C Retail Alcohol License (BW) with Outdoor Service and Living Quarters to Atomic Pizza Pub LLC d/b/a Atomic Pizza Pub
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.
- Second Reading of the Summary of Proposed Ordinance No. 534 Which Amends Chapter 92 Sections 02 and 03 and Chapter 99 Section 02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, Pertaining to Water Rates and Sewer Service Charges
- First Reading of Proposed Ordinance 535 Which Amends Chapter 126 Section 05 Subsection 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa Pertaining to Mobile Food Vendors
- Possible Motion to Waive the Second and Third Reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 535
- Approval of Ordinance No. 535 Pertaining to Mobile Food Vendors
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities with the Iowa Department of Transportation
- Resolution Approving Preliminary Application for Property Tax Exemption Submitted by Gary & Sara Gooder in a Recognized Urban Revitalization Area and Authorizing the Transmittal of the Approved Application to the Howard County Assessor
- Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Enter into a Minimum Assessment Agreement with Gary & Sara Gooder
- Resolution Naming Depositories
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 1, 2026.
MINUTES
Mayor Fortune called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on June 1, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Council Members Carman, Wolfe, Fosaaen, and Kriener were present. Council Member McConnell was absent.
Fosaaen made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the: agenda; claims; minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting; Street Closing Permit for portions of North Elm Street for Ridiculous Day on July 16, 2026; Special Class C Retail Alcohol License (BW) with outdoor service and living quarters to Atomic Pizza Pub LLC d/b/a Atomic Pizza Pub. Carman seconded and it passed all ayes.
Public Works Director Brenno reported: (a) Sewer Dept is working on draining the clarifiers to perform some repairs prior to accepting the Aging Equipment Project; (b) Malek Pond repairs and culvert repairs are complete. They are busy durapatching and repairing storm sewers. They will be removing the concrete island on York Street soon; (c) will be pulling the pump at Evans well; (d) wood chips are available Friday from 1-4 pm to load; (e) busy sending letters on lawn mowing; (f) working with the Chamber to paint the train in Beadle Park. Kriener inquired about the status of the speed feedback signs, and Brenno reported that the City is still waiting to receive them. Carman questioned the status of Evans Playground equipment and when it would be installed. Hill explained that the equipment has been received and that we are waiting for the contractor to complete the installation.
Police Chief Ruroden submitted the monthly police calls report for May. He reported that he had spoken with the Floyd County Sheriff, who indicated that the county would be willing to purchase Emmy Lou for $10,000. Formal action on the matter will be considered at a future meeting.
Chief Ruroden also reported that applicant testing is scheduled for June 13. He asked the Council for guidance regarding a potential applicant for the Patrol Officer position who has a family member currently employed by the department.
City Clerk Hill reported: (a) busy with month end and fiscal year end; (b) Amber and I will be attending clerk school the week of June 15th; (c) joint work session with the Howard County Supervisors for dispatch services on June 4th at 4pm.
Wolfe reported that Library Board met and they have received a second quote for water proofing and it is substantially lower. Both will be compared in detail before accepting. He commented that they have a busy summer programming schedule.
Fortune reported he received the original blueprints for the Beadle Park train. He is working to have the blueprints digitalized.
Mayor Fortune recognized three employees with service anniversaries in June and thanked them for their dedication and years of service to the City and residents: Jordyn Moore – Library 5 years; Shawn Erickson – Sewer Dept 5 years; David Godman – Police Dept 23 years.
Mayor Fortune asked for comments from the audience and there were none.
Mayor Fortune performed the second reading of the summary of proposed Ordinance No. 534 amending Chapter 92 Sections 02 and 03 and Chapter 99 Section 02 the City of Cresco Code of Ordinances pertaining to water rates and sewer service charges. Carman made the motion to approve the second reading. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Mayor Fortune performed the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 535 amending Chapter 126 Section 05 Subsection 03 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cresco, Iowa, pertaining to the mobile food vendors. Carman made the motion to approve the first reading. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes.
Fosaaen made the motion to waive the second and third reading and consideration of Ordinance No. 535 pertaining to the mobile food vendors. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 535 pertaining to the mobile food vendors. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.
Fosaaen made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement for maintenance and repair of primary roads in municipalities with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.
Kriener made a motion to approve a resolution approving a preliminary application for property tax exemption submitted by Gary & Sara Gooder in a recognized Urban Revitalization Area and authorizing the transmittal of the approved application to Howard County Assessor. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes
Kriener made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a minimum assessment agreement with Gary & Sara Gooder. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman made the motion to approve the resolution naming depositories. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes.
Carman moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 5:55 pm. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be June 15, 2026, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.
Mayor Alexander Fortune
City Clerk Nicole Hill