(Atlantic, Iowa) – The City of Atlantic’s Parks Advisory Committee, Wednesday, agreed to change the policy for shelter rental reservations from half-day, to full-day. The City has seven park shelters available for use. Commission Chairman Kevin Ferguson said the reason for the change has to do with keeping the shelters clean.

The fee for renting for a full day – regardless of whether or not it is used for that long – will be $50. The Committee will forward its recommendation to the full City Council for approval.

Sunnyside Park Shelter

The Committee agreed also to have Parks and Rec Coordinator Jeff Christensen arrange for the purchase of new trash cans for installation at the various City parks and along trails. The cost for 21 55-gallon capacity trash cans is $11,443.81. The cans, which come with lids, will be blue in color, and featured a metal, mesh construction. They will replace 21 cans that are worn out.

The Commission authorized the purchase of additional trash cans, as needed.