(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City Administrator in Atlantic, Wednesday evening, reported to the City Council that Vision Atlantic’s building grant for single-family homes was approved. John Lund said the project has $14-million dollars worth of valuation, which will improve the City’s financials.

In the Council Committee reports, Wednesday, Councilman James Behrens asked parents of children in the community, to remind kids that they need to be watchful for and careful of, traffic, when kids are riding their bicycles and scooters.

The building that houses the Atlantic City Hall, City offices and Police Dept.

The matter was brought-up earlier in the afternoon Wednesday, during the City of Atlantic’s Community Protection Committee, which discussed and reviewed a proposed Electric Scooter Ordinance. Councilman Dana Halder is a Council liaison on that committee. He said they will issue a recommendation on an ordinance to the full council. Halder said the Committee also discussed for the Council’s approval, proposed “Children at Play & Slow Down” signs to be Placed on Bryn Mawr at the 14th Street Entrance, in addition to signs at Ridge Road and Chestnut Streets.

And Councilperson Elaine Otte reminded the Council and the public that tonight is Local Government night at Produce in the Park in downtown Atlantic. If you want to learn more about what your local government representatives do—or ask them questions about things happening in our community, it’s your chance to do so.

Expect to find representatives from:

• Atlantic City Council & Mayor, Cass County Board of Supervisors, County Assessor, County Treasurer, County Recorder,
• Atlantic Parks Commission, County Conservation Board,
• Atlantic Planning & Zoning and Board of Adjustments,
• Cass County Local Food Policy Council,
• Atlantic School Board, and more!

There will also be Local Government scavenger hunt BINGO! Everyone who completes their scavenger hunt BINGO card will be entered in a $50 Farmers Market gift card drawing. For more information, see the Produce in the Park Facebook page. While there may be a quorum of Council members on-hand for the event, no action will be taken on any issues. Their presence is meant to be informative only.