Minutes of the City of Crescent Regular Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026. Meeting called to order at 7:00p by Mayor Chuck Hildreth. Council members present: Jim Aldrich, Tina Flott, Michelle Hargens, Jack Powers and Dale Schmidt. Fire Chief, Craig Peterson present.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
Motion | Approval of Liquor License for Dollar General
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
Motion | Accept Sidewalk Bid
Council reviewed submitted bids and agreed on the lessor. Motion by Hargens to approve the Hatcher Construction bid, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Resolution 185-2026 | Approval of Crescent Township Fire Contract FY27
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Resolution 186-2026 | Acceptance of Planning Commission Approvals/Denials
Revised Parcel Split Permit | Bill Novak with BKN Development
Approved by Planning. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Fence Permit | Neuvirth Construction, Inc at 3400 Old Mormon Bridge Rd.
Approved by Planning. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Fence Permit | Harold Johnson at 406 Crescent Dr.
Approved by Planning. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Exterior Addition (Deck) Permit | Roger Schnitker at 827 Valley Dr.
Approved by Planning. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Fence Permit | Daria Sakharova & Dylan Fagerquist at 727 Old Lincoln Hwy
Approved by Planning. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
Resolution 187-2026 | Acceptance of FY26 Annual Finance Report
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Resolution 188-2026 | Requesting the Submission to the Registered Voters of Crescent
The Question of Changing of the Use of Local Option Sales and Services Tax Revenues. This would be added to the ballot at a special election in March ‘27, per legal counsel. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Resolution 189-2026 | Approval of Vacation of a Portion of Prospect Street
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Resolution 190-2026 | Elimination of Petty Cash Box
Motion by Schmidt to approve, seconded by Flott; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
FYI | Sheriff’s Reports
Council reviewed spreadsheet of Sheriff’s reports since January 2025. Discussion ensued on the number of speeding tickets issued compared to hours spent in Crescent. Also spoke on speed study and high rate of speeding on Old Lincoln Hwy and Old Mormon Bridge Rd. Hargens will ask if a deputy can attend the October meeting.
FYI | Outstanding Obligations Report
Clerk shared report which was submitted in August.
FYI | Veteran’s Mobile Service Office
Will be in Crescent every Tuesday in October and Every Thursday in March.
Flyer with more information.
FYI | IA West Foundation Rural Summit
A member of the Crescent Community Collective will be speaking on a panel at the Rural Summit in Oakland on October 1st to share details of Crescent’s Zip Code Day as they were the first recipients of the IWF Belonging Grant.
Mayor
Roof on community hall is leaking on to new ceiling tiles. One new light fixture has been damaged. Roof needs to be replaced as soon as possible. Bid is around $10,000. It’s not covered by insurance. Communication port at lift station is out. Needs to be repaired. Installed in 2002. New is $3000-$4000. Mice are doing damage to the generator at lift station costing around $2000. Some additional sidewalks and streets are needing to be mud-jacked. We need to consider purchasing a backhoe to help with ditch cleaning. Mayor will gather numbers.
Maintenance | Asphalt work being done on E. Welch
Grass seed is sprouting. Jackson St. repaired. Flag poles put up. Brush cleared for water tower work. Rebuilt sweeper for skid loader. Trees that need to come down including behind the fire station.
Discussion | Park bathroom cleanings
Clerk was able to negotiate a lesser price by $125/mth. Cleaning schedule discussed. Will continue Terry Park restrooms every two weeks through December. Vets Park restrooms to be done once a month.
PeopleService
Report submitted
Park Board
Mindi asked about scoreboard. Box has mouse damage. Getting a bid to repair playground equipment, mulch and edge. Wheelchair swing is being misused. Talked to playground installer. He has a swing he will give us. Clerk called MidAmerican regarding light pole by the new sign. They will be out to repair.
CVFD
Report given. 33 calls in August, 243 for the year. 1 new member. Neuvirth has offered to donate some dirt to the future location.
Public Forum
Please stand, state name & address, limited to 2 minutes. No Council action can be taken on open forum items.
Adjournment
Motion by Powers, seconded by Flott to adjourn; Aldrich, Schmidt; all ayes. Hargens excused from meeting at 7:45. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:03p.