By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Up for discussion during the Aug. 20 Hays city commission work session is one agenda item requested by Commissioner Lance Jones–whether to remove the one-way designation for 6th and 7th Streets.

City staff conducted a brief inquiry and sees no significant issues should the commission choose to convert 7th Street from one-way traffic to two-way traffic. The change is actually called for in the city’s Comprehensive Plan, in part to slow traffic through residential areas.

City staff does see significant issues with changing 6th Street from one-way to two-way traffic, including the need to remove some on-street parking.

Jones has listed his ‘Top 10 Reasons’ why 7th Street should be a two-way on his city commissioner Facebook page.  The Hays Area Chamber of Commerce is asking residents to give their opinion in an online poll about the possible street changes.

Also on the agenda is a request from the Friends of the Hays Dog Park to proceed with installation of two shade shelters in the Hays Dog Park, located in the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.  FHDP has raised enough money to pay for the $18,000 project.  City workers would provide staff labor to pour the necessary concrete for the shelters and sidewalks.

See the complete agenda here.