Resident raises drainage and driveway concerns; school plans temporary traffic-mitigation

Aug 4, 2025

Resident Tim Hamik told the council Aug. 4 about a driveway ridge left after asphalt work and persistent drainage issues at the Holt County Shop; West Holt Schools superintendent Paul Pistulka said the school will paint, sign and use the spot as a speed-bump until street work occurs.

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At the Aug. 4 Atkinson City Council meeting, resident Tim Hamik raised three issues for council attention: a ridge left in front of his driveway after new asphalt was placed, ongoing water drainage problems at the Holt County Shop in south Atkinson that have worsened this wetter year, and why his son's application was held by Gary Thurlow instead of being moved to the Personnel Committee.

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