Posted: September 9, 2025 | Updated: October 7, 2025
AGENDA
NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
GOVERNMENTAL BODY: CRESCO PARK BOARD
DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING: 6:00 P.M. at CRESCO FITNESS CENTER
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: DENNER, HEROLD, HOVDEN, JOHNSON, MYERS.
CONSENT AGENDA: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from: August 20, 2025
- Approval of the Claims
OTHER BUSINESS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE:
REPORTS: There may be action taken on each of the items listed below.
- FITNESS CENTER (Memberships – 854, 24/7 Memberships – 197)
Employees
Gym Software
New Building
- PARKS
NEI3A Contract
Balk Park
SET PROBABLE DATE FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURN:
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, CODE OF IOWA AND THE LOCAL RULES OF SAID GOVERNMENTAL BODY. POSTED: September 9, 2025.
Cresco Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 6:01 PM
Location: Cresco Fitness Center (CFC)
Call to Order:
President Herold called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
Roll Call:
Board Members Present: Denner, Herold, Hovden, Johnson, Myers
Others Present: Brandon Kerian, Rich McConnell
Approval of Consent Agenda:
Motion by Hovden to approve the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, claims, and minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. Seconded by Myers. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments:
None.
Reports and Action Items:
Fitness Center Report – Brandon Kerian
• Motion by Myers to hire Amy Hershberger and Kenzie Ryan as Front Desk Workers. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.
• Kerian presented Zen Planner as the new gym software to replace Microsoft Access. He outlined both monthly and annual payment options. Motion by Herold to approve the annual payment option. Seconded by Hovden. Motion carried unanimously.
• Kerian provided an update on the proposed new CFC building, including committee involvement opportunities and a projected timeline for fundraising efforts.
Parks Report – Brandon Kerian
• Discussion held regarding a contract agreement with Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (NEI3A) for the term November 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026. Motion by Denner to approve the contract. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.
• Balk Park landscaping was discussed, with emphasis on plantings and overall design. Herold recommended Kerian contact the Balk family to gather input on potential updates
Recreation Report:
No updates provided.
Adjournment:
Motion by Hovden to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 PM. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Meeting:
Scheduled for October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Cresco Fitness Center.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chelsey Hovden