2026 2 2 Meeting Report

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@ There was a note from the City Manager that gave us an update of him meeting with

TDOT about a large Milk Jug and a Ice Cream Carton for the May field's Tour and Ice

Cream shop for tourist to visit.

@ What can be done with the old empty gas station next to Krystal—is there a plan.

© “Coffee Trail”-since we will have 3 free standing coffee shops and a Starbucks inside

Ingles and Food City. A clever member added; “have a little milk with your coffee’?
e Someone suggested have another Maufield’s ice cream shop at exit 49.
e Large sign “Welcome to Athens” have all the clubs-
e Large sign about the County~ how and what there is to see in McMinn County.

Have the sign in the shape of McMinn County. We have so much history in our

county—let people know what we have. They may not be able to stop today, but they
may want to come back.

Niota has the train depot, the Englewood Textile Mill, etc. This could also be at
exit 52 and with

EXIT 52
@ Horrible: too dark, scarry—why would you want to get off there unless you know
where you are going?
It is never mowed consistently.

Hard to turn left when coming off the exit
Need new lighting

The traffic on Ingleside has increased, so people are coming all the way into Athens.
Need a major overhaul.

Second topic for tonight's meeting:
Asked by Vice~Mayor Curtis to discuss Public Comment Rules and Decorum

e The City Manager executive assistant provided us copies of the current rules and past
guidelines. Each member reviewed those documents.

Open discussion began and continued for around 20+ minutes.
We reviewed the following cities rules:

Oak Ridge: 3-minute limit for citizens which takes place at the end of the meeting.

The comments must pertain to the currant agenda No dialogue.
Input to the City council only.

Maryville: Sign up or email topic. Comments only pertain to the agenda.
Lenoir City: 3-minute limit.