City Council – May 4 , 2026 Agenda & Minutes

Posted: May 1, 2026 | Updated: June 17, 2026

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

 

GOVERNMENTAL BODY:                         THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA

DATE OF MEETING:                                   MAY 4, 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.

  1. Approval of the Agenda
  2. Approval of the Claims
  3. Minutes from April 20, 2026
  1. Approval of Tree Surgeon License for Rogne Spray LLC
  2. Approval of Alley Closing Permit for the Alley South of the Cresco Public Library for the Children’s Summer Library Program for Chalk the Walk Event on June 4, 2026
  3. Approval of Alley Closing Permit for the Alley South of the Cresco Public Library for the 2026 Children’s Summer Library Program for Touch-a-Truck Events on:
    1. June 8, 15, 22, 29
    2. July 6, 13, 20, 27

 

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. Request from the Library to Reallocate Budgeted LOST Funds to Complete Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Possible Motion to Approve Request
  2. Recommendation of Library Board of Trustees to Appoint Leann Thomas for a Term of Three Years Expiring 6/30/2029 (To replace Pam Kranzler)
  3. Ed Fontes to Discuss 250th Anniversary
  4. Approval of Parade Permit for Portions of Schroder Drive, 3rd Avenue East, North Elm Street, and 1st Ave East for a 250th Anniversary Parade on July 4, 2026
  5. Approval of Street Closing Permit for Portions of North Elm Street, South Park Place and 1st Avenue East for a Vintage Car Show on July 25, 2026
  6. Resolution Authorizing Submission of Application for Iowa Department of Transportation Airport Funding and Certifying Eligibility Requirements
  7. First Reading Proposed Ordinance No. 533 Speed Regulations
  8. Possible Motion to Waive the Second and Third Reading of Proposed Ordinance No. 533
  9. Approval of Ordinance No. 533 Speed Regulations
  10. Resolution Converting Portions of 7th Street West to No Parking or Stopping
  11. Resolution Establishing a Fund Within the City’s Accounts Fund #187 Beadle Park Train Fund
  12. Resolution Approving Wage Agreement for Full-Time Nonunion Employees
  13. Resolution Approving Wage Increase for Specified Permanent Part-Time Employees
  14. Resolution Authorizing Cell Phone Stipend for Specified Employees
  15. Set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026
  16. Discuss Goodwill Donation Trailer Locations
  17. Discuss Water Rates
  18. Discuss Possible New Ordinances

 

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 Pro Tem Carman called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on May 4, 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 the April 20, 2026 meeting; Tree Surgeon License for Rogne Spray LLC; Alley Closing Permit for the alley south of the Cresco Public Library for the Children’s Summer Library program for the Chalk the Walk event on June 4, 2026; Alley Closing Permit for the alley south of the Cresco Public Library for the Children’s Summer Library program for the Touch-a-Truck events on June 8, 15, 22, 29,  and July 6, 13, 20, 27 2026. Fosaaen seconded and it passed all ayes.

Public Works Director Brenno reported: (a) May 18th and 26th are the last yard waste pickups for spring; (b) Street Dept is working on repairing storm sewers; (c) Mehmert will be repairing a culvert on 8th Ave E and cleaning up the pond area; (d) the clarifiers at the Wastewater Treatment plant will have to be drained and inspected prior to accepting the Aging Equipment Project; (e) the railroad ties at Beadle Park are being replaced. They should be finished next week; (f) Water department is replacing some hydrants; (g) the storm siren on the north water tower will be repaired next week; (h) attended a webinar on nuisance and abandoned buildings; (i) there will be a loader to assist residents with loading mulch and wood chips on Friday afternoons from 1-3:30 pm.

Police Chief Ruroden had nothing to report.

City Clerk Hill reported: (a) property tax reform was passed this weekend. There will be a new 2% cap on the CGFL, but not on the insurance, debt service and employee benefits levies. More information will be provided at a later date; (b) will be attending a meeting on May 6th with the architect and park board on the building project; (c) Scene Shop ribbon cutting is May 12th at 5 pm; (d) May 13th is a virtual meeting for the draft of the Comprehensive Plan; (e) busy setting up ACH vendors and email for utility customers.

Mayor Pro Tem Carman recognized four employees with service anniversaries in May and thanked them for their dedication and years of service to the City and residents: Mike Born – Sewer Dept 16 years; Brandon Kerian – Fitness Center 5 years; Sam Fotiadis – Police Dept 6 years; Peyton Ferrie – Street Dept 2 years; Dan Murphy – Street Dept 1 year.

Mayor Pro Tem Carman asked for comments from the audience and there were none.

Library Board of Directors President Joe Kaletka requested approval to reallocate budgeted LOST funding for several energy-efficiency improvements at the library. The previously budgeted waterproofing project was significantly higher than anticipated, and additional quotes will need be obtained. McConnell made the motion to approve the energy-efficiency updates funded by Local Option Sales Tax. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.

Kriener made the motion to approve the recommendation of the Library Board of Trustees to appoint Leeann Thomas for a term expiring 6/30/29 to replace Pam Kranzler. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Ed Fontes and Franklin Dodd provided an update to Council on the events planned for the 250th Anniversary on July 4th.

Fosaaen made a motion to approve a Parade Permit for portions of Schroder Drive, 3rd Avenue East, and North Elm Street for a 250th Anniversary Parade on July 4, 2026. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

Kriener made a motion to approve a Street Closing Permit for a portion of North Elm Street, South Park Place, 2nd Avenue West, and 1st Ave East for a Vintage Car Show on July 25, 2026. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

McConnell made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing submission of application for Iowa Department of Transportation Airport Funding and certifying eligibility requirements. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

Mayor Pro Tem Carman performed the first reading of Ordinance No. 533 pertaining to speed regulations. McConnell made a motion to approve the first reading. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.

Kriener made a motion to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 533. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Kriener made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 533 pertaining to speed regulations. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Kriener made a motion approving a resolution converting portions of 7th Street West to No Parking or Stopping and authorizing No Parking signs to be installed. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Fosaaen made the motion to approve a resolution establishing a Fund within the City’s accounts – Fund #187 Beadle Park Train Fund. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.

Kriener made the motion to approve the resolution approving wage increases for full-time, nonunion employees. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Fosaaen made the motion to approve the resolution approving wage increases for specified permanent part-time employees. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.

Kriener made the motion to approve a resolution authorizing a $40/month cell phone stipend for specified employees. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Kriener made a motion to set a Public Hearing for May 18, 2026 for budget amendment #2 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Goodwill Industries would like to place a donation trailer in a city parking lot after the city-wide garage sales for residents to donate their unwanted items. It would need to be opened in the mornings and locked at night. Staff feel the parking lot next to City Hall would be an ideal location for it to be placed and the police department could open and close it. Fosaaen made a motion to allow the trailer to be placed in the public parking lot at City Hall. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Discussion was held regarding amending the water and sewer rate ordinances. Due to less demand, staff recommends a 4% water increase and 4% sewer increase. Council was hesitant to increase the rates but due to increase in operational costs, believe it is necessary. McConnell made the motion to do a 4% increase on water and sewer rates. Fosaaen seconded. McConnell, Fosaaen, Carman, and Wolfe voted aye. Kriener voted nay. The motion passed by majority vote.

Council discussed new ordinances for a vacant building registry, water backflow preventers, and a service line inspection program. Full ordinances will be drafted for future review.

Kriener moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 6:22 pm. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be May 18, 2026, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Carman
City Clerk Nicole Hill

Documents

2026 City Council Agendas, Minutes