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Mr. Kohls then moved to item #6 regarding discussion concerning converting one way traffic to two way traffic on 1St St. from Pine Bluff to Lamar Ave and 2nd St. from Pine Bluff to Lamar Ave. Mr. Tuttle informed members that TXDOT had placed the traffic lights at 2nd & Lamar and 1St & Lamar on flash mode for ninety days to study the traffic at these intersections to determine if the traffic light will be needed if 1St and 2nd street are changed from one way to two way traffic. No action was taken as this was a discussion item only. Mr. Kohls then moved to item #7 regarding discussion and possible action concerning parking on 24th SE between Lamar and Clarksville. Mr. Tuttle informed members that a complaint had been received from Dennis Harper at 41024 th SE regarding parking on 24th SE and he requested consideration be given to place a No Parking Zone on 24th. Joe Iglehart 100 24th SE was present at the meeting and presented a petition with names of ten residents on 24th that opposed any No Parking Zones stating one was not needed at this time. After discussion members took no action and requested that Police patrol the street as much as possible for potential issues in the future. Mr. Kohls then moved to item #8 regarding any old business. Mr. Tuttle informed members that city council had passed a resolution at December 2014 meeting requesting TXDOT to move forward with closing the crossover in 5000 block SE Loop 286 and install a turnaround lane. Mr. Tuttle also informed members that TXDOT had received the request for the traffic study at Paris Towne Center. Mr. Kohls requested update on FM 1497 crossover and was advised that TXDOT is currently working on a plan to address the issue. Mr. Kohls then moved to item #9 regarding any future agenda items. There were none. Mr. Kohls then moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:52pm. A motion was made by Mr. Sanders and second by Mr. Ballard with motion carrying 4 -0.