City Council – May 18, 2026 Agenda & Minutes

Posted: May 15, 2026 | Updated: June 17, 2026

NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING

GOVERNMENTAL BODY:                         THE CITY COUNCIL OF CRESCO, IOWA

DATE OF MEETING:                                   MAY 18, 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 May 4, 2026
4. Minutes from May 12, 2026 Scene Shop Ribbon Cutting
5. Minutes from May 14, 2026 Worksession
6. Approval of Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Applications for:

1. JAGDAMBE, LLC dba Cresco Mart;
2. Casey’s General Stores, Inc dba Casey’s General Store #2511;

7. Approval of Class B Retail Alcohol License to DOLGENCORP, LLC d/b/a Dollar General (Ownership Update)
8. Approval of Parade Permit for Portions of 3^rd St East, 1^st Ave East, Beadle Park, North Elm St, North Park Pl, and 2^nd Ave East for a Eucharistic Procession on June 7, 2026

STAFF REPORTS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.

1. Administration
2. Public Works
3. Police
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. Public Hearing on Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026
2. Resolution Amending the Current Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026
3. Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Funds for FY 2026 (May Transfers)
4. Kelli Cornwell with Riverview Center to Discuss Services
5. Motion to Waive the Variance Fee for Proposed Construction of a Pergola on City-Owned Property at 316 3^rd Avenue East
6. Motion to Waive the $25 Building Permit Fee for the City of Cresco Fitness Center Pergola Project
7. First Reading 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
8. Discuss Date Restrictions for Supervised Display of Fireworks
9. Discuss and Possible Motion to Approve a Vacation Carryover Request

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 15, 2026.

MINUTES

Mayor Fortune called the Cresco City Council meeting to order on May 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Council Members Carman, Wolfe, McConnell, and Kriener were present. Council Member Fosaaen was absent.

Carman made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the: agenda; claims; minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting; minutes from the May 12, 2026 Scene Shop Ribbon Cutting; minutes from the May 14^, 2026 work session; Retail Cigarette and Tobacco Permits for: JAGDAMBE, LLC dba Cresco Mart, Casey’s General Stores, Inc dba Casey’s General Store #2511; parade permit for portions of 3^rd St East, 1^st Ave East, Beadle Park, North Elm St, North Park Pl, and 2^nd Ave East for an Eucharistic Procession on June 7, 2026. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

City Clerk Hill reported: (a) April financials were included in the packet; (b) applications for boards and commissions are due May 30^th; (c) Caselle and the community portal worked better this month since changing the due date to the 15^th. The autopay file will still be processed on the 11^th with late fees applied on the 16^th.

Public Works Director Brenno reported: (a) Mehmert is working on the Malek pond and replacing the culvert on 8^th Ave E; (b) Water Department is busy replacing some hydrants and some small sections of water mains; (c) May 18^th and 26^th are the last yard waste pickups for spring; (d) the ties under the train were replaced to stabilize it, and staff are obtaining an updated painting quote; (e) Emergency Management is working on the storm sirens and all clear protocols.

Police Chief Ruroden submitted the April Police report. Driving complaints, hospital/medical assist calls, and welfare checks have all increased. Kriener questioned excessive noise laws and McConnell asked about the status of repairs to the speed sign on the Protivin Road.

McConnell reported that the Park Board met. They approved annual raises, and the new equipment at Evans Park will be installed this month. There has been some vandalism at the pickleball court, and cameras are being installed. They also approved the design for the new building project. The architect will attend a future meeting.

Mayor Fortune asked for comments from the audience and there were none.

Mayor Fortune opened the Public Hearing for Budget Amendment #2 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. There were no written or oral comments and the public hearing was closed. Carman made the motion to approve the resolution amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

McConnell made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing transfer of funds for FY 2026 (May transfers). Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

Kelli Cornwell from Riverview Center explained the services they offer to survivors of sexual violence. She shared that all services are free of charge and are designed to reduce barriers survivors may face when accessing support and other resources.

Carman made the motion to waive the $250 variance fee for the Cresco Fitness Center Pergola Project. Wolfe seconded and it passed all ayes.

McConnell made the motion to waive the $25 building permit Fee for the Cresco Fitness Center Pergola Project. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

Mayor Fortune performed the first reading of the 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 first reading. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes.

Council discussed dates that supervised display fireworks should be allowed. Display fireworks require a permit approved by the Fire Chief and Council and shall be handled by a competent operator as defined in City Code. Reminder that consumer fireworks are only allowed to be discharged within city limits on July 3^rd from 9 am to 10 pm and July 4^th between 9 am and 11 pm. Applications for display fireworks will be reviewed by Council on a case-by-case basis with no specific dates.

Park Director Brandon Kerian requested an extension of time to use his vacation carryover due to current projects and the spring/summer being the busiest time of the year for the Fitness Center and Parks Department. McConnell made the motion to allow the Park Director an extension to use 70.25 hours of vacation. He needs to be down to 120 hours by July 31, 2026. Kriener seconded and it passed all ayes.

Carman moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 5:58 pm. McConnell seconded and it passed all ayes. The next regular Cresco City Council meeting will be June 1, 2026, at 5:30 pm at Cresco City Hall.

Mayor Alexander Fortune
City Clerk Nicole Hill

• Packet 5.18.26