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Regular Council Meeting November 11, 2013 Page 2 Consent Agenda Mayor Hashmi inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Council Member Drake asked that the minutes of October 28 be corrected to reflect the name of Mrs. Clifford instead of Mrs. Drake. Subject to correction of the minutes, a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Council Member Wright and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve the minutes from the City Council meetings on October 21, 2013 (special) and October 28, 2013 (regular). 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards, commissions, and committees: a. Historic Preservation Commission (10 -7 -2013 and 10 -9 -2013) b. Airport Advisory Board (9 -19 -2013) 7. Approve change for meeting dates in the months of November and December. Regular Agenda Receive presentation from First United Methodist Church regarding a downtown beautification project. Mayor Hashmi said he requested this agenda item following a meeting with members of First United Methodist Church. He said they had some good ideas about partnering with the City for a beautification project downtown. Pastor Rob Spencer depicted a slide show of sketches for a downtown park in place of a vacant parking lot, which included a walking trail and a splash pad. Earl Erickson referenced the citizen's survey for parks and recreations, specifically that the splash pad was ranked #2 by citizens. Mayor Hashmi explained the church had a fairly large amount of money, but anyone could contribute to this project. He said the church's concern was getting the water to the location and supply of water. He said if Council was in agreement, he would like for Mr. Godwin to explore funding possibilities to assist with this project. Pastor Spencer added that they had discussed the painting of murals on the surrounding and had spoken with several owners. He said they would like to have the splash pad in by summer. City Council expressed support for this project and asked Mr. Godwin to review finances in an effort to assist with this project. 9. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOTS 2,16 AND THE EASTERN HALF OF LOT 3 AND 17 OF THE WARRANT ADDITION, BLOCK 1, BEING LOCATED AT 1710 BONHAM STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A ONE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2(SF -2) AND A TWO - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (2F) TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (55)