Minutes of the City of Crescent Regular Council Meeting
Meeting called to order at 7:00p.m. by Mayor Chuck Hildreth.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Brand, Flott, Hargens, Powers and Schmidt. Fire Chief Peterson present.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Brand, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
UPDATE | Red Barn School
Jess Urban addressed council. The five Red Barn School board members are Sharon Oamek, Shawn Shea, Jessica Messerschmidt, Jerri Larson and Melanie Spiehs, Ed.D. They have approached the CB School Board with every available avenue to purchase the school, but it has again been declined. Hosted a community involvement event as well as a dinner in November. The engineer presented a slideshow on the future building site located east of the city ball field on Badge Rd. The area located along Crescent Creek which will provide a key educational feature. Powers asked about sidewalks. This is something the board members and council can meet on. Brand asked about pipeline going through property. Regulations have been followed.
DISCUSSION | Iowa Rural Water Association
David Richardson spoke regarding the membership. They offer training and tools for water and wastewater, lobbying, testing, rate studies, etc. Membership renewal will be discussed at the January meeting.
DISCUSSION
Brian Shea, Pott Co Supervisor addressed the Council regarding the use of the city water tower as a location for the new Motorola communications equipment purchased for 911. The County will likely build a retaining wall at the site which in turn will help the city with drainage issues. They are looking at paying the city $6000/yr to lease the site. Attorney’s are currently reviewing the details.
DISCUSSION | Pet Licensing Event
Council agreed to have the clerk look into the availability of a veteranarian to attend a pet licensing/vaccination event.
RESOLUTION 141-2025
Acceptance of Decertification of TIF Indebtedness Certificate FY27. Motion by Powers to approve, seconded by Flott; Brand, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 142-2025
Acceptance of Certification of TIF Indebtedness Certificate FY27. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Brand, Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 145-2025
Acceptance of One Year Service Agreement Extension with Yard Brand Co for website. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Brand, Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 146-2025
Approval to Purchase Two Hanwha 4k Single Lens Cameras from Pott. Co. Sheriff’s Ofc. Motion by Powers to approve, seconded by Flott; Brand, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor discussed TIF revenues and how they are split between the City, developer and Crescent Industrial Foundation. The City has used TIF money to install sidewalks through town. Mayor is hoping to apply some to the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Working with PowerTech and MidAmerican Energy on electrical to the WWTF. Clerk and Mayor are looking at renovations to the Community Hall. Fiber companies are coming to Crescent. Five Star Fiber will begin digging this week. Black Hills Energy lines are not marked as they were installed in the 60’s, prior to that process. Mayor and Council thanked Derek Brand for his years of service on the City Council. Also welcomed Jim Aldrich who will begin in January.
MAINTENANCE | Report submitted
County brought dirt that they had from a dig project. Snow removal supplies and equipment are ready to go.
PEOPLESERVICE | Report submitted.
PARK BOARD
Mindi thanked city for the curb stops. Mayor has six more coming. There has been requests for additional Music at the Parkevents. She would like to add a fifth month to the budget. There will be teams renting the ball diamond next year. Mayor stated new shed for ball diamond supplies will be delivered in January.
CVFD
18 calls for October. 295 for this year. They are approx. 100 less than last year. Calendars will be shipped soon.
They received some of the equipment purchased through a previous grant.
PUBLIC FORUM
Brian Shea thanked the Mayor and Council for their service.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Flott, seconded by Powers to adjourn; Brand, Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.