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TXDOT would be working with City Staff as this plan develops and moves forward to the construction phase. Ms. Kear then moved to item #6 regarding discussion and possible action concerning speed limit in 1400 block E. Sherman St. City Engineer Todd Mittge informed members he had received a complaint from Paris Housing Authority about speeding vehicles and large trucks backing over curbs and tearing up grass on Housing Authority property as the trucks backed into the Kroger drive. Sherman Court, a Paris Housing Authority complex, is located south of the Kroger loading/unloading dock. Mr. Mittge stated the Housing Authority planned to place large boulders two feet from the curb to keep trucks from damaging the yard. Mr Mittge further stated he is also requesting the speed limit be reduced from 30 mph to 20 mph citing pedestrian traffic lacking sidewalks, proximity to the Kroger loading/unloading dock, limited length of street, mid -block T intersection, and 90 degree bend of street at 14th SE. After discussion Mr. Moore made a motion to request City Council consider lowering the speed limit in 1400 block E. Sherman from 30 mph to 20 mph. A second was made by Mr. Darst and motion passed 4-0. Ms. Kear then moved to item #7 regarding discussion and possible action concerning the removal of No Parking Zone on east side of 2nd SW from Austin to Sherman streets. Main Street Coordinator Cheri Bedford presented to members that with the growth of the Farmers Market there is a need for more parking in the area around the Farmers Market. Mr. Tuttle informed members that a month long trial had been conducted by allowing parking in the proposed area. Ms. Bedford reported there has been no issues during this trial period. Mr. Guillot made a motion to request City Council consider removing the No Parking Zone on east side of 2nd SW from Austin to Sherman to allow parking. Mr. Darst made a second and motion carried 4-0. Ms. Kear then moved to item #8 concerning and old business. There was none Ms. Kear then moved to item #9 concerning future agenda items. There was none. At 6:18pm Ms. Kear made a motion to adjourn the meeting. A second was made by Mr. Darst and,,motion carried 4-0. Chairper Date: ��