Posted: June 3, 2026 | Updated: June 17, 2026
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA
DATE OF MEETING: JUNE 4, 2026
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 O’CLOCK PM
PLACE OF MEETING: HOWARD COUNTY COURTHOUSE
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
BUSINESS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
- Set Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Adoption
- Howard County Supervisors and City Council to Discuss the Law Enforcement Center Dispatch Contract
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 JUNE 3, 2026.
MINUTES
The Cresco City Council held a special meeting with the Howard County Supervisors on June 4, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Howard County Courthouse. Council Members Carman, Wolfe, Fosaaen, and Kriener were present. Council Member McConnell attended by phone. No council members were absent. County Supervisors Pisney and Eastman were present. County Supervisor Murray was absent. Others in attendance included Mayor Fortune, Police Chief Ruroden, Sheriff Busch, Jail Administrator Bauer, County Auditor Chapman, City Clerk Hill, and Public Works Director Brenno.
Carman made a motion to set a Public Hearing for June 15, 2026 for Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.
The joint meeting was held to discuss a proposed increase to the current dispatch contract. The City of Cresco currently pays 25% of all payroll costs. Discussion included increasing the City’s share up to 50% due to the volume of calls related to the Cresco Police Department.
Fortune stated that City residents currently pay approximately 18% of dispatch center expenses through their county taxes but believes the City should pay its fair share of the expenses but felt that 50% was too high.
After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the City will continue to pay 25% of payroll expenses, with a formal 28E agreement to be drafted. A meeting will be scheduled in fall 2026 to discuss any potential increases for inclusion in the FY28 budget.
Carman moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:29 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