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Atchison leaders organize, approve raise

By Brian Hagen

12/09/2020

(KAIR)--Following Monday night’s organization of the Atchison City Commission, with Commissioner Abby Bartlett named Mayor and Dr. Allen Reavis selected to serve as Vice-Mayor, the Commission got down to business, which included the approval of a 1.3% cost of living raise for City of Atchison employees and gave City Manager Becky Berger authority to use budgeted money for year-end supplemental pay for city staff.

The Commission also unanimously approved the rezoning of 102 East Atchison Street.
According to a release from the City, the site has served to host a number of restaurants, including the former Purcell’s Landing, but has always been zoned residential, keeping restaurant owners from applying for a state liquor license.

Monday’s Commission decision reclassified the property as Riverfront Business, a zone that had never been used but had, according to the City, existed on the books for such businesses.

The Commission Monday also set five properties for demolition, while giving two more extensions until August first, 2021 to bring up to code or face demolition.

Commissioners also approved the land purchase for a new airport runway – which will be reimbursed by private donations and future grant funds.

The Property and Casualty, Cyber Liability, Workers Comp and Airport Operator’s Liability insurance policies for 2021, were also approved.

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