Minutes of the City of Crescent Regular Council Meeting
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Meeting called to order at 7:00p.m. by Mayor Chuck Hildreth. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Aldrich, Flott, Hargens and Powers. Schmidt absent. Fire Chief Peterson present.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Aldrich, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor welcomed new council person, Jim Aldrich who is taking the place of Derek Brand.
RESOLUTION 147-2026
Acceptance of Membership to Iowa Rural Water Association. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Aldrich, Hargens; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 148-2026
Acceptance of Annual Policies and Procedures. There are no changes to last years. Motion by Powers to approve, seconded by Flott; Aldrich, Hargens; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 149-2026
Acceptance of Planning Commission Approvals/Denials
DISCUSSION
Pink Poodle
McNeil property w/potential buyer…Clerk shared with Council
WATER CONNECTION PERMIT
Crew Properties at 17298 Lapworth Lane (2” meter)…Denied. City ordinance only allows for 1”. Recommended to resubmit permit with 1” meter.
REVIEW
Sketch Plat application for Red Barn School…Approved. Mayor signed application.
MOTION
Grant Submission for Community Hall Renovation. Clerk asked for permission to submit grant applications for renovations to community hall. Showed photos of possible renovations to interior and exterior. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION
City Park Dedication. Tabled until February meeting.
DISCUSSION
Comprehensive Plan Meeting. Will schedule second meeting with Bethany Wilkoxin for 2nd week of March.
DISCUSSION
Banners and Pole Insurance. Crescent Community Collective has been working with MidAmerican on Pole Application. They are being told that the city needs additional insurance to comply with MidAmerican requirements costing the city a minimum $5000/yr. Will need to review the budget and get further clarification from MidAmerican.
DISCUSSION
Budget Schedule. First workshop will be Feb 3rd at 6p. Second will be Feb. 17th. at 6p.
FYI | Sheriff’s Office Camera Installation.
Two new cameras have been mounted to front of Comm Hall. They point north and south and will provide live feed to the Sheriff’s office. More details will be included in the next Connection.
FYI | Periodic Exam
Happens every eight years. It was performed last week.
FYI | Codification
Update on code book. 1st proof has been delivered to Alice at IA Codification. We should have a 1st proof from her sometime in Feb.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Getting price on adding ties to retaining wall at T-Intersection. He plans to remove some dirt and add a row of ties to the wall. We have not heard if the person who did the damage has been caught. We can’t do barricades as the County will not allow.
Hope to meet with Snyder on installing sewer plant. It is done. Things are held up do to road MidAmerican is requiring. Looking into more cost effective approach.
MAINTENANCE
Report submitted. Got a bunch of salt. Mayor will meet with him to install rest of curb stops.
PEOPLESERVICE
Report submitted. Mayor is looking into daily water testing. CBWW tests their water daily. We receive our water from them.
PARK BOARD
They will be meeting to discuss park fees. Will add to next months agenda for council approval.
CVFD
Ended year with 320 calls, 13 calls so far this year. Waiting to see if there are any federal grants coming out.
PUBLIC FORUM
Sharon Oamek asked if there were questions regarding the sketch plat. Mayor signed. Asked about water line. Mayor suggested they speak with P&Z.
BILLS PAID
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Flott, seconded by Aldrich to adjourn; Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.