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Atkins to share cost of community welcome sign; council welcomes new public-works director
Summary
Council approved a 50/50 cost-share with the Atkins Community Club for a lit welcome sign (total estimate $25,420; city share $12,710) and welcomed David Shrier as the incoming public-works director; the city also discussed a donated generator and a scheduled 'coffee with the mayor' event and fire-station tours.
The Atkins City Council agreed to contribute half the estimated cost for a new illuminated community welcome sign proposed by the Atkins Community Club.
Staff presented the concept and estimate: total cost $25,420; the club and the city would each cover $12,710. The city share was identified as coming from the local sales-tax fund rather than property taxes. Andy, representing the community club, described the sign as "12 foot long" and "a little over 9 foot high" with LED lighting.
Council approved the 50/50 participation by voice vote (4–0). Staff and council said electrical work and installation logistics will be coordinated with the Community Club and may use city crews or a contracted electrician.
Council also welcomed David Shrier, described in the meeting as joining Atkins from Musketine and Columbus Junction with 35 years of experience; he was introduced as the city’s incoming public-works director and will take over when the current director, Todd, retires.
Andy gave an update on a generator purchase for the township mall: the community arranged to buy a unit in storage and will wait for ground conditions to pour a pad and install it. The council also announced "coffee with the mayor" on April 25 and a public tour of the fire station following the event.
