Minutes of the City of Crescent Regular Council Meeting
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Meeting called to order at 7:00p.m. by Mayor Chuck Hildreth. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Flott, Hargens, Powers and Schmidt. Brand absent. Fire Chief Peterson present.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Powers, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL
Casey’s Liquor License. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL
ROW Permit change. Current fee for excavation in ROW changing from $500 to $500 for the first 5 miles, $100 each additional mile. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL
Appointment of Joe Hargens to Planning and Zoning. Taking the place of Justin Pritchett. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Powers; all ayes. Hargens abstained. Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION
Graham Jura with Evans and Dixon is now working with Joe Thornton, city attorney.
RESOLUTION 130-2025
Comp Time in Lieu of Overtime for Employee Meeting Pay. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Hargens; Schmidt, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 131-2025
Acceptance of Planning Commission Approvals.
a. DECK PERMIT
Deck Bros for Kristi Wagner at 109 W. Tremont St…Approved. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Hargens, Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
b. ROW PERMIT
Quick Current Fiber Optics. Discussion on what our options are and if we have the right to stop them. They are offering no service to the City. Jura stated that we are not able to stop them from coming through Crescent. Tabled for further information.
DISCUSSION
Reversing Ban on Chickens in City Limits
Mayor is concerned after speaking with cities that have allowed urban chickens. Audience member stated that allowing chickens will lead to residents wanting other farm animals. Pott. Co. Animal Control contract fee will increase by $1079/year which will need to be passed on to chicken owners through the permit process. Currently, there are several residents with chickens who will need to come forward and apply for the permit or forfeit the chickens. Council members are asked to make a final decision on whether to proceed or deny at the October meeting. If voted to proceed, an ordinance will need to be passed with three readings.
Public Alert Texting system
Clerk shared prices for two different systems. Least expensive is approx. $2700/year. Would be used for various notifications. Clerk unsure we’d use it enough to warrant purchase. Council agreed. Will revisit at a future date.
Appointment of Enforcement Officer
Council appointed Hargens. She accepted. Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Powers; Schmidt; all ayes. Motion carried.
Comprehensive Improvement Plan Workshop
Mayor asked Council members to review current Comprehensive Plan and email clerk with what they’d like to see added. Will schedule a workshop for this fall.
FYI
Outstanding Obligations
Clerk filed this report in August. We are down to three loans, one of which will be paid off in 2027. Remaining two for sewer and water will be paid off in 2034.
Beautification Minutes Provided
Mayor complimented them on the corner of E. Welch and OLH. Chairperson, Ed Wangler, spoke on name change to Crescent Community Collective with new logo, also the banner bids. The Committee is working with MidAmerican Energy to comply with their regulations. City’s insurance is in compliance, $20/yr to insure banners. Council approved the design and gave permission to move forward with the purchase of both brackets and banners totally approx $2800. The Summy Family has donated $1000 towards the banners.
Christmas Ornaments
Motion by Flott to approve, seconded by Schmidt; Hargens, Powers; all ayes. Motion carried.
City hall closed Sept 19-26, Oct 1-3
City hall will be closed while Clerk on vacation Sept 19-26 and again Oct 1st-3rd will Clerk attends CE Classes.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Working with MidAmerican on power lines to new lagoon system. Need approval from surrounding property owners. Working on PRV station. Looking at possibly updating bathrooms in Community Hall.
MAINTENANCE
Report submitted. Been spraying for weeds. Tubes for OLH & Florence are in. Waiting on other tubes.
PEOPLESERVICE
Report submitted. New people have been great to work with.
PARK BOARD
No Report.
CVFD
23 calls for August. 223 for this year. Hosted a Hydrant Party in August.
PUBLIC FORUM
Audience member asked about a 3rd party to watch over potential ROW work being done. Hargens mentioned that the owner of the shop at 109 E. Welch would like the City’s permission to add a welcome mural on the side of his building. Ed Wangler suggested the Crescent logo. Council approves doing.
Paid Bills for August 2025
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Hargens, seconded by Flott to adjourn; Powers, Schmidt, all ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.