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had questions regarding cattle located on the fairgrounds along with parking areas on the fairgrounds at the last Council meeting, that thet may be violating the dust free ordinance of the City of Paris. _ Gordon Hogue, representing the Red River Valley Fair Association, appeared before the Council telling them that the cattle that were -� located on the Southwest corner of the fairgrounds have been removed. Mr. Hogue said the Red River Valley Fair Association would like to designate the entire fairgrounds as temporary parking for special events, that they do have some areas designated as parking areas. Mr. Hogue pointed out that the entire fairground has been used for parking at various time. Mr. Hogue stated the parking areas should come under the grandfather clause of the ordinance as it was amended. Jerry Bailey, Route 1, Paris, Texas, representing the Young Farmers, was present telling the Council that there are times during the tractor pull when the southwest corner of the fairgrounds is used for parking of tow vehicles. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Shelton to prepare a resolution clarifying the use of the fairgrounds for parking. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bell, and carried 4 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 93 -029, approving the sublease between the Red River Valley Fair Association and the Lamar County Young Farmers for the tractor pull area located on the east side of the fairgrounds, was presented by City Attorney Haynes. The motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays.