City of Atkins, Iowa
January 13, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes

Mayor Brian Cruise called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members Kevin DeMeulenaere (via phone), Trevor Dursky, Dave Fisher, Jeremy Rolando, and Bob Stolen answered roll call. City Administrator Scott Flory and City Clerk/Treasurer Shelley Annis were also present.

Motion Fisher, 2nd Stolen to approve the agenda – all aye.

Motion Dursky, 2nd Stolen to approve Pay App #11 to Garling Construction for $269,325.00 for work through 11/30/25 on the Fire Station Project, and approve a state bid quote from Duet Resource Group for station furniture for $100,274.54 – all aye.

City Administrator Flory and Mayor Cruise gave their reports. City Clerk Annis read two Mayoral Proclamations wherein Mayor Cruise proclaimed January 13, 2026 as SSG Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and SSG William Howard day, both Iowa Army National Guardsmen killed in action.

Motion Fisher, 2nd Stolen to approve the consent agenda items including the claims list, the December 18, 2025 Council minutes, the December 2025 Financial Reports, naming the Gazette as the official newspaper of the City, renewal of a Class C liquor license for the Corner Taproom, and setting 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for the Mayor and Council to host a Citizen’s Communication Meeting – all aye.

Motion Fisher, 2nd Dursky to adjourn at 6:46 p.m. – all aye.

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 27, 2026
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 #12 to Garling Construction in the amount of $263,591.25 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
   March 4th lowa League of Cities Legislative Day
   Review of proposed 2026 Street Repairs/Sidewalk (new & ADA ramps)
   PCC Project.
   Preliminary review of proposed property tax rate for FY 27
7. Mayor’s Report:
8. Consent Agenda:
   Approval of the abstract of the bills & claims as submitted
   Approval of January 13, 2026, City Council meeting minutes
9. Other Business:
10. Motion to Adjourn
    NEXT REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 10, 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