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Cresco council approves grants, routine transfers and other motions in July 1 meeting
Summary
At its July 1 meeting the council approved a consent agenda including a $55,135.76 pay request, awarded tourism grants, approved a sewer adjustment, accepted a runway quote, authorized FY2025 fund transfers and approved truck‑signage action on 7th Street West.
The Cresco City Council handled several routine and project‑level items on July 1, approving the consent agenda, awarding tourism grants, approving a sewer adjustment and moving forward with work on the airport runway.
Highlights of council action:
- Consent agenda: Included approval of the agenda and claims, minutes from June 17, street‑closing permits for community events, a tax abatement application for Melissa Foley, a retail alcohol license for Pub Number 7 with outdoor service, and pay request No. 8 for $55,135.76 to Generation X Construction LLC for the 7th Street Reconstruction Project. The consent agenda was approved by roll call.
- Tourism grants (Item 1): The tourism advisory committee recommended awarding $5,000 to Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest (requested $6,000) and $1,500 to the Cresco Country Club for fireworks and music (requested $1,500); the council approved the awards.
- Sewer adjustment (Item 2): Council approved an adjustment for a verified basement leak for Karen Staple Camp after staff confirmed the leak occurred and the basement has a dirt floor.
- Airport runway (Item 3): With the previously selected low bidder unable or unwilling to perform, staff presented the remaining quote from Henry Seal Coating for $48,006.30; council approved proceeding with the remaining quote, noting the project was budgeted at approximately $50,000.
- Transfers and signage: Council approved the annual transfers for FY2025 and approved keeping the no‑truck signage on 7th Street West (with a follow‑up to gather information on related streets).
All motions noted in this roundup were carried in roll‑call votes recorded at the meeting. Several items, including the wastewater rehabilitation work, will return with public hearings and further procurement steps.
