2026-02-02 February 02, 2026 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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February 02, 2026 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 7 of 12 • Confirm the alignment of the Jonquil Mile • Refine concepts for King Street, West Spring Street, and the Chapel Green • Identify early public realm projects that can move forward • Plan for mobility and safety upgrades on key corridors • Assess utilities, storm water, and infrastructure capacity Prepare for a Developer Solicitation Process: Position the City to select the right development partner • Share the redevelopment vision with the development community • Retain a real estate advisory firm as owner’s representative • Issue an RFQ to identify qualified development teams • Issue an RFP focused on feasibility, design quality, and community goals • Select a development partner aligned with the vision Collaborate with the Selected Developer(s)” Turn the vision into a successful, long-term redevelopment • Establish a clear City-Developer partnership • Coordinate public realm delivery with private development phasing • Ensure a mix of housing types, including for-sale opportunities • Support local, independent, and community-serving businesses • Define responsibilities for maintenance, programming, and activation of open spaced This Implementation Action Plan translates the community’s priorities and the plan’s recommendations into a structured framework. ▶ Each action item is paired with a recommended implementation timeline, organized into short-term (0–1 year), medium-term (1–3 years), and long-term (3–5 years) horizons. ▶ The Action Plan identifies Lead Responsibility for each item, clarifying which City department, board, or entity is best positioned to advance the work. ▶ A list of Potential Partners highlights where collaboration across City departments, boards and commissions, community stakeholders, consultants, or future development partners will be essential. 7. Community Development Items A. RES2026-005 Authorization for the approval of RES2026-005 to adopt the Smyrna Downtown Redevelopment Plan (2026) and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related items. Councilmember Travis Lindley noted that over the last year, Smyrna has engaged with over 17,000 residents commenting. Residents have spoken and their voices have been heard. He thanked all of those who were part of the process. He extended a huge thanks to Luis Calvo from MKSK, the members of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee, and the Ambassadors. Councilmember Travis Lindley made a motion to approve item RES2026-005; seconded by Councilmember Charles Welch. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: