(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic City Council was shocked to learn during their meeting this (Wednesday) evening, that our new Parks and Recreation Department Director has submitted his resignation, effective May 26, 2023. City Administrator informed the Council about the news Wyatt Adderton, is resigning. Adderton told Lund about his decision following Monday’s meeting of the Parks and Rec Board. Lund says the news came like a “shot in the stomach.”

John Lund said Wyatt is an exceptional worker and offered to talk through Adderton’s issues with the Personnel and Finance Committee.

Adderton said he would wants to the discuss his reasons for feeling disparaged. One is the management of the Sunnyside Pool. Lund says compensation isn’t an issue for Adderton, “it’s the work environment,” and issues of harassment.

Wyatt will talk with his spouse and see if they can “Make this work.”  Lund made it clear though, that “effectively, the Parks Department is a joke,” and a symptom of a dysfunctional organization that we have.”

The City Council will meet 1-p.m. Monday with Wyatt and the Personnel and Finance Committee to discuss the issues at hand, and ask if he will reconsider his resignation.