(Atlantic, Iowa) – Several matters were brought-up during the Council Committee reports portion of the Atlantic City Council’s meeting, Wednesday evening (July 2nd), at City Hall in Atlantic. Councilman Shawn Sarsfield urged persons on scooters to be cautious on city streets, where there are construction projects underway.

City Engineer Dave Sturm echoed Sarsfield’s warnings, and provided an update on some of the current, ongoing street work.

Councilman Gerald Brink asked if there is anything the City can do about the increasing stray cat population. Councilperson Emily Kennedy and Police Chief Devin Hogue added to the discussion.

Councilman Mike McDermott updated the Council on a model solar system project planned for the Schildberg Recreation Area.

And, Vision Atlantic President Christina Bateman provided an update on the Camblin Hills housing development project.

The first phase includes 48 new housing units consisting of ten tiny homes, and the rest are houses with 1,200 square feet of living space. The entire housing project includes 142 mixed housing units, a 300-capacity childcare center, and the expansion of the YMCA. In other news, Councilperson Kennedy said the average attendance at the Sunnyside Pool is up so far this season, from previous years.