(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City of Atlantic’s Parks Advisory Commission, during their meeting Wednesday afternoon, approved the purchase of a used piece of equipment needed for maintenance of the Little League Field.  Lucas Mosier – attending by phone – said the three-wheeled machine will be used to drag the Little League Field, making it possible to level fields and keep them maintained in preparation for play. Their current machine, he said, is worn out.

He proposed getting a 2018 John Deere dragger with just 834 hours on it, from a source in Texas. On Average, the machines last for up to 2,000 hours

Mosier said it will save time and money, can be serviced locally, and will make the fields look better than before.

The Atlantic Youth Sports Organization is picking-up one-half of the $16,000 cost for the machine. The Parks Board agreed to contribute the other half, which Parks Commission Chair Kevin Ferguson said City Administrator John Lund has acknowledged there is money in the budget for the purchase.

The City Council must approve the purchase before it can occur. Mosier said Little League is extremely popular, with 181 kids set to participate this year. Most of the money the Organization receives comes from registration fees and concession stands purchases.