(KAIR)--It was a packed Commission room Thursday evening at the Atchison County Courthouse when Atchison County Commissioners heard from residents, and others with concerns regarding the proposed sale of the Atchison County Lake, which has been under consideration by the Commission.
By the conclusion of the near 2 1/2 hour special meeting, which included a film regarding the lake's history as a WPA project and numerous observations from the public attendees, it was decided that committees will be formed to assess the future sustainability of the lake.
Third District County Commissioner, and Commission Chair, Casey Quinn, voiced gratitude to the attendees, saying she looks forward to working toward a plan for the lake's future.
Thursday's public hearing was the second to focus on the proposed lake sale, with both public forums, including the first in April, drawing strong, public response.
The Commission, in March, issued a notice regarding their consideration of selling the more than 217 total acres of lake property, saying that by selling the tax-exempt property it would be placed back on the tax roll as a benefit to Atchison County taxpayers.
Now, that sale remains on hold as the committees are formed and the lake's future examined.
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