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Regular Council Meeting November 10, 2025 Page 5 Council Member Putnam inquired if any of the other projects would be required to have a stormwater retention pond, and Mr. Mittge said Huey's Coffee would have a retention pond. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage confirmed with Mr. Mittge that these types of requirements were long term savings to the City. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Putnam and seconded by Council Member Ellis. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Receive a presentation about the US 82 West Paris entrance illumination project, discuss, and possibly take action. Mr. Mittge said the City explores every option to highlight its beauty, history and presence in NE Texas. He also said the City had recently discussed with TxDOT, the possibility of installing illumination along Bonham Street from the Loop eastward toward 7th Street NW to brighten up one of the entrances to the City. Mr. Mittge reported that TxDOT was going to resurface Bonham Street in the next year or two, and this project could possibly be included in that if the City wanted to participate in the project. He said the project from Loop 286 to 25th NW was estimated to cost $446,250.00 and the project from Loop 286 to 7th NW was estimated to cost $940,350.00. Mr. Mittge said that funding of either of these options could be considered in the next budget year, FY 26/27. Ms. Beverly and Mr. Mittge answered questions from City Council. City Council discussed the possibility of moving forward and different options. Ms. Beverly reminded City Council that they still had the $400,000.00 from the solar farm. Council Member Putnam inquired how this would fit into next year's budget with all that they had going on. After further discussion, Mayor Pro -Tem Savage said he favored having a workshop and looking at all the projects then prioritizing those projects prior to making a decision. Mayor Pankaj favored up to 7th NW and then if they had to pull back, they could do so. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage inquired if they voted on this tonight were they bound. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said it was informal and non-binding. A Motion to approve the illumination project for Loop 286 to 7th NW was made by Council Member Putnam and seconded by Council Member Ellis. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. Mayor Pankaj convened City Council into executive session at 6:12 p.m. 19. Convene into open session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in executive session.