City of Atkins City Council Meeting
Regular Session Minutes
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Room, 480 Third Avenue, Atkins, Iowa, 52206

Mayor Bruce Visser called the meeting to order at 6:38pm.
Present were EJ Bell, Trevor Dursky (joined at 6:51pm by phone), David Fisher, James
Koehn and Samantha Petersen. Absent: Dursky joined late by phone. Also present were
City Attorney, Doug Herman (via phone) and various members of the public.
Fisher moved to approve the agenda. Bell seconded the motion. Ayes: Koehn, Petersen,
Fisher, Bell. Absent: Dursky. Motion carried.
Fisher moved to approve resolution 2024-12-01 setting the employee health insurance
plan. Bell seconded. Ayes: Koehn, Petersen, Fisher, Bell. Absent: Dursky. Motion carried.
Dursky joined the meeting by phone at 6:51pm.
A discussion was held regarding the need to appoint an Interim City Clerk. Petersen
moved to approve resolution 2024-12-02 appointing interim city clerk, Amy Breese.
Koehn seconded. Ayes: Koehn, Petersen and Dursky. Nayes: Bell and Fisher. Motion
carried.
Mayor Bruce Visser gave a mayor’s report. The tree removal project has been delayed.
Sludge removal started last week before freezing.
There were no public comments in person or online.
Next regular council meeting to be held on December 17th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. City
Hall/Library, Council Room, 480 3rd Avenue, Atkins, IA.
Fisher moved to adjourn the meeting. Bell seconded. Ayes: Fisher, Koehn, Petersen,
Dursky and Bell. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 7:18pm.
Amy Breese, Deputy Clerk
Bruce Visser, Mayor

City of Atkins Iowa, City Council Meeting, Special Session
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Room, 480 Third Avenue, Atkins, Iowa, 52206.

Mayor Visser called the meeting to order at 5:33pm in the council room. Council present on-line; Petersen, Fisher, Koehn, Dursky, Bell. Also on-line, Holly Corkery (City Attorney), Graham Valdes (Specialized Recruiting Group). No members of the public were present in the Council Room.
Mayor Visser conferred with Corkery, City Attorney. Corkery provided a statement the meeting could be conducted as a Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.
Mayor Visser stated the individual had requested a closed session in a written request.
Motion to enter closed session by Koehn. Second by Dursky. Ayes; Petersen, Koehn, Dursky, Bell, Fisher. Nays; none, Absent: none. Motion carried. The council entered closed session at 5:37 pm.
Mayor Visser announced the Council has ended closed session at 6:08 pm and is now in open session with Council present on-line; Petersen, Fisher, Koehn, Dursky, Bell. Also on-line, Holly Corkery (City Attorney), Graham Valdes (Specialized Recruiting Group).
Motion by Koehn to adjourn. Second by Petersen, Ayes; Petersen, Koehn, Dursky, Bell, Fisher. Nays; none, Absent: none. Motion carried. The meeting is adjourned at 6:08 pm.

Bruce Visser, Mayor

Amy Breese, Interim City Clerk

City of Atkins Iowa, City Council Meeting Regular Session
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Room, 480 Third Avenue, Atkins, Iowa, 52206.

Mayor Visser called the meeting to order at 6:32pm. Council members present; Dursky, Bell, Koehn, Petersen. Council members on-line: Fisher. Others present on-line; Teresa Rotschafer (Municipal consultant), Holly Corkery (Lynch Dallas – City Attorney).
Koehn moved to approve the agenda. Second by Petersen. Ayes; Dursky, Bell, Koehn, Petersen, Fisher. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Koehn moved to approve the consent agenda which included the council minutes from November 26, December 3, and December 4, 2024, the list of bills, Financial Reports of October 2024 and November 2024, and RESOLUTION 2024-12-03 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR’S PAY REQUEST 12 IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,387.91 TO RALSTON ECO HOMES LLC OF SHELLSBURG, IOWA PER IEDA CONTRACT 20-DRH-013. Petersen seconded. Rotschafer discussed the financial reports. Ayes: Koehn, Petersen, Dursky, Bell, Fisher. Nays: None. Motion carried.
List of Bills
VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT
Cardmember Service OCTOBER TRANSACTIONS 943.17
ESG PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTA PAYROLL SERVICE 660.75
USPS – POSTMASTER POSTAGE FOR NOV24 BILLS 342.72
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA WET NOV 2024 2405.21
TRIONFO SOLUTIONS, LLC LIFE INS – NOV 2024 145.39
AMY BREESE HSA 12/6/24 50.00
TODD DAMON HSA 12/6/24 111.53
MIKE RAMMELSBERG HSA 12/6/24 73.07
PAYROLL EMPLOYEE CHECKS PAYROLL 11/17/24-11/30/24 10558.04
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 3269.95
IPERS IPERS REGULAR 3842.96
ACCESS SYSTEMS NETWORK SUPPORT 1089.16
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING EQUIPMENT LEASES/COPIERS 940.97
ACME TOOLS SUPPLIES 455.45
ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITY EXP 15110.61
ALTORFER INC. PICKUP BROOMS 2624.00
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES SUPPLIES 252.03
AMY BREESE REIMB TRAINING EXPENSE/MILEAGE 49.31
APPARATUS TESTING SERVICES,LLC ANNUAL FIRE PUMP TESTING 826.25
ATKINS AUTO REPAIR VEHICLE REPAIR 1721.12
ATKINS LUMBER CO. INC. SUPPLIES 32.78
ATKINS TELEPHONE CO..INC. TELEPHONE 578.32
BADGER METER ORION CELLULAR 110.40
BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 84.10
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SER LEASE FOR EXCAVATOR 3079.76
CHEM-SULT, INC. CHEMICALS 17429.95
CRAWFORD QUARRY AGGREGATE 127.82
D P PROPERTIES CLEANING-LIBRARY-NOV 24 1035.00
DUBALL, PAMELA MILEAGE REIMB 12.06
EASTERN IOWA EXCAVATING POND OUTLET PAY REQ#1 26195.25
LB ANDERSON AGENCY ADDTNL PREMIUM 3041.00
ESG PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTA NOV 24 SERVICE 930.50
G & H ELECTRIC MAIN STREET REPAIR 666.25
GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS, Inc. MINUTES 11/12 557.38
HAWKEYE FIRE SAFETY EXTINGUISHER INSP 60.80
ION ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIO LABS 1379.00
IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED 10/23/24-11/25/24 240.66
JARROD TOMILNSON MILEAGE REIMB 54.27
M & D MINI STORAGE Derecho – costs 70.00
MENARD’S SUPPLIES 234.86
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY UTILITY EXP 407.88
POMP’S TIRE SERVICE, INC VEHICLE REPAIR 478.70
QUILL SUPPLIES 285.75
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES ENGINERRING 7301.23
STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS WWTP SUPPLIES 813.58
THE DEPOT EXPRESS FUEL-NOV 2024 516.66
TODD DAMON TRAINING MILEAGE 270.68
U S CELLULAR CELL PHONES 247.80
WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC. GARBAGE COLLECTION 16715.70
WILD’S CUSTOM MOWING MOWING SEPT/OCT 180.00
Accounts Payable Total 128609.83
Invoices: Paid 11844.75
Invoices: Scheduled 106207.04
Payroll Checks 10558.04
REPORT TOTAL 128609.83
NO FUND ASSIGNED 17670.95
OPEN ACCESS 59231.24
ROAD USE TAX 7204.49
FEMA 70.00
WATER 31669.94
SEWER 12763.21
TOTAL FUNDS 128609.83
Koehn moved to approve RESOLUTION 2024-12-04 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2025. Dursky seconded. Discussion occurred regarding the purpose of the bonds as replacement and improvement of a municipal fire station resulting from natural disaster-related damage to the prior facility, constructing street improvements and constructing water system improvements. Ayes: Koehn, Petersen, Dursky, Bell, Fisher. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Koehn moved to approve RESOLUTION 2024-12-05 APPROVING INFORMAL SETTLEMENT WITH IOWA OSHA. Dursky seconded. Mayor Visser discussed the citation amount and the safety actions implemented. Ayes: Koehn, Petersen, Dursky, Bell, & Fisher. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Koehn moved to approve RESOLUTION 2024-12-06 APPROVING PROPOSAL BY ALTORFER POWER SYSTEMS FOR STANDBY GENERATOR SET, AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH, INSTALLATION SERVICES AND MATERIALS TO BE INSTALLED AT WELL #2 CONTROL BUILDING FOR THE AMOUNT OF $70,200. Petersen seconded. Discussion regarding the purpose and requirements of backup power at water system facilities. Ayes: Koehn, Petersen, Dursky. Nays: Bell, Fisher. Motion carried.
Koehn moved to approve RESOLUTION 2024-12-07 APPROVING PAY APP REQUEST 2 FROM
EASTERN IOWA EXCAVATING AND CONCRETE, LLC OF CASCADE IOWA FOR THE POND
OUTLET REPAIR PROJECT in the amount of $9,211.20. Bell seconded. Ayes: Koehn, Petersen, Dursky, Bell, Fisher. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Bell moved to approve Resolution 2024-12-08 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY EMPLOYEE HIRE FOR THE LIBRARY ASSISTANT POSITION. Petersen seconded. Discussion regarding City Council and Library Board Trustees Resolution recommending the hiring. Corkery spoke of the role of Library Board Trustees in Library matters regarding hiring of staff. Ayes: Koehn, Petersen, Dursky, Bell, Fisher. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Council discussed the Atkins Community Club Welcome to Atkins Sign proposal.
Council discussed a work plan and calendar to prepare the FY26 Budget. Rotschafer shared the updated budget calendar that will be used. Mayor report. Mayor Visser reported that the budgeting process has started with departments, garbage rates will increase for services provided in 2025 per the ordinance passed, attended transportation meetings and IOSHA meetings, completing bonding paperwork. Thanks to staff as they prepare end of year forms and documents related to payroll and taxes.
Dursky commented on the aging reports for accounts payable. Bell commented on payroll outsourcing. Petersen would like to thank staff for sending the weekly report and timely updates and information related to the agenda.
Future agenda items; utility billing aging accounts, Atkins Community Club Welcome Sign, and budget discussions and workshops.
No public comments were received in person, written or on-line.
Next regular council meeting to be held January 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. City Hall/Library, Council Room,
480 3rd Avenue, Atkins, IA.
Koehn moved to adjourn the meeting. Dursky seconded.
Ayes: Koehn, Petersen, Dursky, Bell, Fisher. Nays: None. Motion carried. Adjournment at 8:01pm.

Bruce Visser, Mayor

Amy Breese, Interim City Clerk

City of Atkins Iowa, City Council Meeting, Special Session
Friday, December 20, 2024
City Hall Council Room
480 Third Avenue, Atkins, Iowa, 52206.

Mayor Visser called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm from the Council Room. Council members present on-line; Petersen, Koehn, Fisher. Absent Bell, Dursky. No members of the public were present in the council chambers.
Motion by Koehn to approve the agenda, second by Petersen. Ayes Petersen, Koehn, Fisher. Nays none. Absent Bell, Dursky. Motion carried.
Bell joined the meeting on-line at 5:33 pm.
Motion by Petersen, second by Koehn to approve application for Class C Retail Alcohol License to THE CORNER TAPROOM, LLC., 76 Main Avenue, Atkins. Ayes Petersen, Koehn, Fisher, Bell. Nays none.
Absent Dursky. Motion carried.
Motion by Koehn to adjourn. Second by Bell. Ayes Petersen, Koehn, Fisher, Bell Nays none. Absent Dursky. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:35pm.

Bruce Visser, Mayor

Amy Breese, Interim City Clerk