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Cass County Board approves new 90,000‑gallon anhydrous ammonia tank and routine business
Summary
The Cass County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Landus Cooperative’s proposal to add a 90,000‑gallon anhydrous ammonia tank next to an existing 72,000‑gallon tank in Atlantic, accepted a resignation and appointment, approved Resolution No. 2026‑24, and authorized $819,149.64 in county claims.
The Cass County Board of Supervisors on July 7 approved Landus Cooperative’s request to install a 90,000‑gallon anhydrous ammonia tank adjacent to an existing 72,000‑gallon tank at 53751 650th Street in Atlantic, citing the need to meet local anhydrous ammonia demand. O’Brien moved to approve “Landus Cooperative to install a 90,000‑gallon anhydrous ammonia tank next to their existing 72,000‑gallon anhydrous ammonia tank at Landus’ existing anhydrous ammonia facility located at 53751 650th Street, Atlantic, Iowa,” and Richter seconded; the motion carried with all voting in favor.
The approval was the leading action in an otherwise routine meeting of the five‑member board chaired by Steve Baier. The board also approved a standard consent agenda, accepted the resignation of Christine Short from the Cass County Veterans Commission effective June 30, 2026, and appointed Brenda Williams to the Cass County Local Food Policy Council, effective July 1, 2026.
The board acknowledged receipt of a recommendation from the Cass County Zoning Commission on an application by John Mark Topham to rezone property from General Agricultural to Light Industrial but tabled setting a public hearing date for that matter. The minutes record that the board did not set the hearing date at this meeting.
In financial business the board approved Resolution No. 2026‑24, canceling outstanding warrants over one year old; the minutes record Ayes: Green, Pettinger, Baier, O’Brien, Richter and Nays: none. The board approved county claims totaling $819,149.64. The minutes list multiple line‑item payments and several large disbursements recorded in claims, including contract and equipment payments (for example: Dixon Construction Co. — $126,380.67; Metal Culverts Inc. — $175,464.10; Gregg Young Automotive — $107,138.97), but the board did not discuss individual claims in detail during the meeting.
Trent Wolken, Cass County Engineer, gave a brief update on current road and equipment projects; the minutes record that Wolken reviewed projects but do not include project specifics. With no further business, Supervisor Richter moved and Supervisor Green seconded to adjourn at 9:52 a.m.; the motion carried unanimously.
Votes at a glance: The minutes report that motions were approved by voice or unanimous vote where recorded. Specific recorded votes include Resolution No. 2026‑24 (Ayes: Green, Pettinger, Baier, O’Brien, Richter). Other motions are recorded as “All ayes.”
