(KAIR)--Concerns and suggestions from those both directly affected by a potential sale of the Atchison County Lake, as well as out of town guests who enjoy visiting the location, were heard during Tuesday's meeting of the Atchison County Commission.

A public hearing, regarding the proposed sale, was held as part of the session, with the public providing input, both in person and virtually through the online Zoom meeting platform.

After the comments were voiced during the course of an hour, District 2 Commissioner Eric Noll addressed some of the concerns, clarifying, in part, that roadway access would not change if sale of the lake would happen, as well as that the County has no buyer lined up.

No decision regarding the proposed sale of the lake has been finalized, with more public input to be collected. That will happen during a second public comment session scheduled for 7:00 on the evening of May 15.

3rd District Commissioner Casey Quinn took to social media following Tuesday's meeting, calling the public hearing "an incredible hour of public comment from many of our passionate, educated, and respectful constituents that drove home many items that [the Commission needs] to follow up on."

Another matter of public concern, the future of Atchison's Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, was addressed during the session. That will be followed up with Commission workshops with the Atchison Recreation Commission and Memorial Hall Trustees.

Tuesday's meeting of the Commission began with special recognition for a group of Atchison students that Quinn calls "an awesomely talented group."

That's in reference to the 2024-2025 Maur Hill-Mount Academy Mock Trial Team which was welcomed by the Commission and congratulated for "their outstanding accomplishment in securing a third consecutive state championship title."

The Commission wished the team, and its coaches, good luck as they prepare for the national championship.