PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following governing body will meet at the date,
time, and place herein set out. The tentative agenda for said meeting is as follows:
TENTATIVE AGENDA
ATKINS CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL-480 3RD AVENUE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
6:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Brian Cruise
2. Approval of the Agenda by City Council.
3. Citizens’ Opportunity to address the Council on any items not on the agenda*:
   In conformance with the lowa Open Meetings law, no action or deliberation can occur on items presented during the Citizens’ Forum Please walk to the front and state your name and address and the subject of your discussion
   Speakers are encouraged to limit their comments to three (3) minutes
4. Unfinished Business:
5. New Business:
   A. Fire Station Building Improvement Project:
   Review by Scott Flory, City Administrator
   Motion to approve Pay Application #11 to Garling Construction and Furniture and Fixtures quote from Duet Resource Group through State bid by City Council.
   Discussion and consideration of Motion by City Council. Voice vote by Mayor Cruise
6. City Administrator’s Report:
   Update on Public Works Director/Water & Wastewater Superintendent Position Announcement
   Transition to S & J Sanitation for trash & recycling (effective 1/7/26)
   Request for Proposals for CityWebsite upgrade
   Department Budget Requests for FY 26 amended and FY 27
   Linn County BOS Rezoning hearing for Duane Arnold Plant (1/5/26)
7. Mayor’s Report:
   Appointment of Council Member David Fisher as Mayor Pro-Tem
   Appointment of City Council Member Bob Stolen as City Liaison to Benton County Landfill Committee and Benton County Conservation Committee replacing Bruce Visser.
   Proclamations issued for lowa Army National Guard SSG Howard and Torres-Tovar
8. Consent Agenda:
   Approval of the abstract of the bills & claims as submitted
   Approval of December 18, 2025, City Council meeting minutes
   Approval of Financial Reports for December, 2025: Bank Reconciliation, Revenue & Expense Reports, and Treasurer Report
   Approval of Cedar Rapids Gazette as Official Newspaper of the City for legal publications
   Approval of Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for The Corner Taproom LLC (76 Main Avenue) (renewal)
   Set date for Mayor & Council to host a Citizens’ Communication Meeting on January 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., at City Hall, to hear Citizen issues and provide general policy and information as to issues brought up by Citizens. No action will be taken except for the potential placement of an item on a future City Council agenda, as appropriate.**
9. Other Business:
10. Motion to Adjourn
    NEXT REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 27, 2026 at 6:00 P.М.
    This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21.4 (1) of the Code of lowa and of the local Rules
    & Procedures of the Governing Body
    *Written comments are welcome in advance of the meeting and may be received at the
    office of the City Clerk in-person, or by email at: cityclerk@cityofatkins.org at Atkins City
    Hall, 480 Third Avenue, Atkins, IA 52206. Contact the City Clerk’s Office if you plan to speak before the Council on an agenda item and need any special assistance.
    **As City Council members may attend this meeting in numbers that could constitute a
    quorum an agenda will be posted.
    Note: Some members may participate by telephone, per Section 21.8 of the Code of lowa