(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City Council in Atlantic, Wednesday evening acted on a number of different matters, including paying recognition to a Scout, and two librarians. Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett recognized Michael Hocamp for having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The Mayor spoke of how Michael rose through the Scout ranks.

Eagle Scout Michael Hocamp (2/19/25 – Ric Hanson photo)

Hocamp earned his Eagle Scout badge in November, 2024. The Mayor mentioned less than 6% of all Boy Scouts achieve this rank, which is the highest that can be achieved in the organization. It takes 21 badges to be make Eagle Scout. Hocamp has 49. She said over the years, other young men have come before the Council and were recognized for their Eagle Scout achievement, which exemplifies their commitment to service.

She said his Eagle project was a kayak launch with a ramp and section of dock at Lake Icaria, which was completed in April, 2024. Mayor Garrett and the Council also recognized Diane McFadden for her 36 years of service at the Atlantic Public Library. She is an Adult Services Librarian.

She is known for her excellent customer service. And, Sondra Marnin was recognized for her 10 years of service to the Atlantic Public Library. She started as a clerk and became a Youth Assistant Librarian in 2023.

Diane McFadden

In other business, the Atlantic City Council, Wednesday, passed the Third & Final Reading of an Ordinance “Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic,

Sondra Marnin

Iowa, by Amending Chapter 165, Zoning Regulations.” And, they adopted the following Resolutions:

• • “Setting the date for a Public Hearing for the Proposed Maximum Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2026 as March 26, 2025, at 5:00 P.M.”
  •  “Approving the Proposed Maximum Property Tax Levy for FY 2026.”
  • “Designating the Distribution of Sales Tax Revenues to Various Funds for Specific Purposes.”
  • “Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on a Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Solid Waste Management Loan Agreement and to Borrow Money Thereunder in a Principal Amount not to exceed $90,000,” and, they passed a Resolution
  • “Setting the Date for Public Hearing on Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement and to Borrow Money Thereunder.”

The meeting concluded with a closed session for Collective Bargaining purposes.