The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department’s Board of Directors met Monday evening, at City Hall. Parks and Rec Director Seth Staashelm said he updated the Board on various projects, including the playground at the Schildberg Recreation Area. He said the construction dates are Friday May 18^th and Saturday May 19^th, with volunteers coming out on the 19^th. The plan is to have the project finished later that same evening, and will include hot dogs as a “Thank You” to the volunteers. If you would like to volunteer to set up the playground equipment on that Saturday, call Staashelm at 712-243-3542. You’re welcome bring your own tools, but Seth said they plan to have most tools on-hand. You may wish to bring gloves and safety goggles, if you have them.

He said they also discussed the City of Atlantic Fireworks display on Wednesday, July 4^th, at the Schildberg Rec Area. The discussion included safety concerns, such as how far away the discharged shells must be from buildings. The shells must be at least 270-feet away from any structures. Fire Chief Mark McNees will have the final say on whether or not the winds and other factors might affect the level of safety and the ability to fire off the shells.

A test run will be conducted to try and determine the best viewing places, including the Little League Park, from downtown, or elsewhere, where there is more parking available.