Minutes of the City of Crescent Regular Council Meeting
Monday, April 13th, 2026. Meeting called to order at 7:00p.m. by Mayor Chuck Hildreth. Council members present: Aldrich, Flott, Hargens, Powers and Schmidt. Fire Chief Peterson absent.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION
Jeremy Jensen with RV Express would like Council’s blessing on a potential RV Repair and Storage business on Old Mormon Bridge Road prior to purchasing land. John Hamilton with P&Z spoke on his behalf. Council went over ordinance. Spoke on driveway requirements. The Council sees no issues.
MOTION
Approval of Henry’s Diner liquor license
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Schmidt abstained. Motion carried.
MOTION
Approval of Dollar General Tobacco License
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION
Golden Hills resident is asking for stop sign on SW corner of Silver Ln. and Golden Hill Dr.
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 155-2026
Acceptance of Planning Commission Approvals/Denials
a. EXTERIOR ADDITION PERMIT
Paul & JoAnn Higgins at 1315 Silver Lane. Approved via email by P&Z. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
b. FENCE PERMIT
Kevin Stiles at 114 Riordan St. Approved via email by P&Z. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
C. EXTERIOR ADDITION PERMIT
Dan Janovich for deck at Antworth’s at 213 Powells. Approved via email by P&Z. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 156-2026
Approval of Sheriff’s Office Contract to Lease Water Tower
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 157-2026
Approval of Sheriff’s Office Contract for FY27
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 158-2026
Approval of Library Contract for FY27
Motion by Powers to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Flott, Aldrich; all ayes. Hargens abstained. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 159-2026
Approval of Fire/Rescue Contract with Hazel Dell Township
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 160-2026
Acceptance of Fire/Rescue Contract with Lake Township
Motion by Hargens to approve, seconded by Flott; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 161-2026
Approval to Establish a Debt Service Fund for the Flowpoint WWTF
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 162-2026
Approval to Open an Am Natl Money Market Account with higher interest rate
Motion by Flott to table, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 0413-2026
Water Rate Adjustment. 1st Reading
Motion by Powers to approve, seconded by Flott; Aldrich, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 0413-2026
Water Rate Adjustment. 2nd Reading
Motion by Flott to waive 2nd reading, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 0413-2026
Water Rate Adjustment. 3rd Reading
Motion by Flott to waive 3rd reading, seconded by Hargens; Aldrich, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 0414-2026
Sewer Rate Adjustment – 1st Reading
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 0414-2026
Sewer Rate Adjustment – 2nd Reading
Motion by Flott to waive 2nd reading, seconded by Aldrich; Hargens, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 0414-2026
Sewer Rate Adjustment – 3rd Reading
Motion by Flott to waive 3rd reading, seconded by Schmidt; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION
Review of 8-Year Periodic Exam
Clerk stated there were 10 findings, 6 of which were from the previous exam or out of our control. Some were corrected prior to the exam, but not included in the random sampling. Results have been posted and published.
DISCUSSION
MAPA/UNO Internship Program
Clerk sent application to MAPA/UNO Internship Program for engineering assistance for future splash pad.
MAYOR
Park power is complete. Water repairs have also been completed at the park. We have been working on TIF and have a better understanding of the reimbursement that comes back to the City’s LMI account.
MAINTENANCE
Report submitted.
PEOPLESERVICE
Report submitted.
PARK BOARD
Music in the Park. Added a 5th event for this year, so May through September. Currently have no teams to play the ball field. Past teams have aged out. Looking for a team that would like to play or practice. Will work on cleaning the park in time for Zip Code Day. Asked about keypads for ball diamond. Asked about additional fixes that are needed. Asked about a way to water flowers without carrying 5 gal buckets.
CVFD
Chief absent.
PUBLIC FORUM
Chief absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Flott, seconded by Schmidt to adjourn; Aldrich, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.