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Atlantic City Council to act on several matters Wed. evening

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June 18th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

There are several matters to be addressed during the Atlantic City Council meeting 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, at City Hall. The agenda says the Council will act on:

  • An order to temporarily restrict parking on July 27th to only the east side of Palm Street, from 7th to 10th Streets, with regard to the Cass County Fair.
  • An order to close a portion of the alley between 6th & 7th Streets and Hickory and Laurel Streets, beginning 6-a.m. July 21st until 2-a.m. July 22nd, for the Fireside Lounge’s RAGBRAI activities.
  • A Resolution “Authorizing final transfers for FY 2019”, with regard to reconciliation of cost-accounting of the City’s 94 separate funds.
  • A Resolution “Approving the contract and bonds for the Street Department Building addition.” The Council previously approved the plans, specs and form of contract for the project.
  • A Resolution “Adopting the Updated 28-E Fire Protection Agreement with…” the Grove, Washington and Pymosa Townships, with respective annual contributions of $7,468, $5,338 and $10,074.
  • The second reading of an Ordinance with regard to Fireworks. The amended Ordinance specifies fireworks may be used in Atlantic July 3rd, 4th & 5th, from Noon until 11-p.m., and New Year’s Eve, from 6-p.m. until 12:15-a.m. New Year’s Day.
  • The Second reading of an Ordinance pertaining to “Sidewalk Regulations,” which stipulates sidewalk sales will only be allowed during operating hours of businesses in the downtown district (2nd to 6th Streets). Merchandise must be taken indoors at the end of the business day.
  • The third reading of an Ordinance Amending an Ordinance pertaining to “Human Habitation of Vehicles Prohibited.” The Ordinance says “No matter where you are (within the City Limits), you cannot move campers and similar vehicles onto your property, and have people living out of them indefinitely.

The Council will also act on an Order to re-appoint Lucas Mosier to the Community Promotion Commission, as well as discuss, and possibly act on, a change in Park Board position from Elected to Appointed. In other business, the Atlantic City Council will (as part of a regular series of actions), recognize the Atlantic High School Girl’s Golf Team.