City of Atkins, Iowa
September 22, 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, Jade Nutt, Jeremy Rolando, and Bob Stolen answered roll call. Trevor Dursky was absent. City Administrator Scott Flory and City ClerkShelley Annis were also present.
Motion Stolen, 2nd Rolando to approve the agenda – all aye.
City Administrator Flory presented information regarding implementing a gas and electric franchise fee in lieu of the 1% Local Option Sales Tax on Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy customers within Atkins city limits. Council directed Flory to prepare the Revenue Purpose Statement required to commence with the process of implementation.
City Administrator Flory and Mayor Cruise gave their reports.
Motion Stolen, 2nd DeMeulenaere to approve the following consent agenda items: September 8th Council meeting minutes, the claims for payment, the August Treasurer’s and Bank Reconciliation Reports, and approval of owner change on the Class E retail alcohol license for The Depot, 188 Parkridge Rd– all aye.
Motion Stolen, 2nd Nutt to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m. – all aye.
September 8, 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, Trevor Dursky, Jade Nutt, and Bob Stolen answered roll call. Jeremy Rolando attended via speakerphone. City Administrator Scott Flory and City Clerk Shelley Annis were also present.
Motion Nutt, 2nd DeMeulenaere to approve the agenda – all aye.
Council reviewed quotes for an outdoor video camera system for various city facilities. Motion Stolen, 2nd Dursky to table a decision on a proposal until additional questions on the systems can be answered – all aye.
Motion Stolen, 2nd Nutt to approve anEngineering Service Agreement with Snyder & Associates for $60,500 for a 2026 Water Distribution System Improvement Project by reallocating FY27 funds previously budgeted in the General Fund for Street Repairs for this water project – all aye.
Council member Rolando disconnected from the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Motion Stolen, 2nd DeMeulenaere to approve Resolution 2026-09-01 adopting the 2026 Benton County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
DeMeulenaere, Dursky, Nutt, Stolen – aye.
City Administrator Flory and Mayor Cruise gave their reports.
Motion DeMeulenaere, 2nd Nutt to approve the following consent agenda items: August 25th Council meeting minutes, the claims for payment, the August Financial Reports, and Revenue & Expense Reports, the August 2026 Utility Billing Reports, renewal of a Class Bretail native wine license for Central City Family Pharmacy (dba Atkins Family Pharmacy), 401 Cardinal Ave, and approval of owner changes on the Class E retail alcohol license and retail tobacco license for Casey’s General Store, 401Stonebrook Dr – all aye.
