Did inventory of parking available in downtown district. Looking at ways to increase parking downtown. They would like to make South Main St. one way from Curtis to W. College which allows angled parking and increase parking approximately 52 spaces along there. They might turn that portion of street over to the city then the city could do what they pleased with the City. Actual cost would be the cost of some signs and paint.
Cost is minimal.
Some conversations with merchants he hasn t received any negative comments himself. One way will decrease the amount of traffic at Curtis and Main. Positive impact to go only one direction with the traffic in that area. Discussed Verdin property and possibility of getting a lease on that property for a parking lot. Ms. Thomas wants each of the business owners to be contacted.