The Atlantic City Council will hold its final meeting of 2017 this evening, beginning at 5:30. As he’s done in past sessions, Mayor Dave Jones will pay recognition to Atlantic Athletes. This evening, he’ll pay tribute to the Cross Country team, which is comprised of 18 girls and 18 boys. At the State Cross County meet this year, Taylor McCreedy placed 20th and Jalen Petersen placed 67th.

Afterward, the council will discuss with Snyder Engineers and Associates’ Engineer Tim Teig, the Community Beautification Project. During the last Council meeting, there was concern over the costs and scope of a proposed agreement with Snyder’s, with regard to management of the project. Teig was selected by the Community Development Committee to manage the cost estimate and technical aspects of executing the project that began with conceptual plans created by ISU intern Matt Iekel, and were examined by a committee. Teig’s background in Landscape Architecture, according to the Community Development Committee, is a valuable resources for the City, and they recommend approval of an agreement for his services.  After hearing from Teig, the Council will act on approve the Engineering Agreement.

The next order of business pertains to an Order awarding a contract to Howrey Construction in the amount of $98,350, for the AMU (Atlantic Municipal Utilities) Wellfield Trail Head Project. The City is partnering with AMU for the latest phase of the trail system in town. Using Iowa’s TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) Grant program, AMU will be creating a new trail system over their well heads located near the Sports Complex on the northeast side of town. The project was approved by Regional Planning Affiliations (RPA) 13, last year. AMU will manage the project. The City is expected to serve as the technical sponsor.

Afterward, a Public Hearing will be held with regard to an amendment and extension of the City’s Urban Revitalization Plan, which renews the City’s current tax abatement policy for three-years. The policy would otherwise expire on Dec. 31st. The Personnel and Finance Committee recommends the Council approve a Resolution to renew the URP. City Administrator John Lund will answer any questions the Council may have on the matter, followed by action on the Resolution.

The Council will also hold the second reading of an Ordinance with regard to parking, as it affects 13th Street from Locust to Birch. Parking along that section of street is currently allowed on both sides of the street because it was overlooked somehow. Making the street in compliance with no parking on one side-only, would make the City’s street system more consistent. And, the final order of business for the Council, will be Administering the Oath of Office to Mayor Dave Jones and the rest of the Council who were re-elected during the Nov. 7th City Elections.