To keep motorists honest while maintaining a healthy downtown customer base, the DeKalb City Council will look into potentially amending an ordinance that would see parking fines reduced from $10 to $3 for first-time offenders.

Two-time offenders, however, will not be given a financial reprieve as the proposal states that repeat offenders will be fined $10 for each infraction.

If the measure passes, downtown businesses will benefit even greater as the proposal calls for a 90-minute time limit for parking meters, rather than the current 60-minute mandate. Residents had recently voiced concerns that a 60-minute limit wasn’t ample time to complete personal shopping or business in the area.

Other provisions to the current ordinance include the issuance of tickets for cars parked within 20 feet of an intersection crosswalk, or for more than 24 hours in one location.

Items on the agenda for approval at Monday’s meeting include a final plan for the Bridges of Rivermist subdivision and a preliminary development plan for Oakcrest DeKalb Area Retirement Center. Both Bridges of Rivermist and Oakcrest are looking to expand their facilities.

Wendy’s, 1321 Sycamore Road, is seeking approval for a special-use permit to add another window to its drive-through.

The final plan for Lot 1, a vacant building in front of Michael’s Crafts, 2341 Sycamore Road, will be examined. Approval could lead to the opening of a new shopping center.

There are four stores that would be located in the shopping center, with Sprint ready to move in.

Considerations brought to the council also will include the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill. The company is seeking an ordinance that would allow Chipotle to obtain a license to sell beer and margaritas.

T-Mobile also is seeking a consideration that includes a request for an additional antenna on the Dresser Road water tower. Possiblities include putting the antenna in the Greek Row area or on the water tower.

The council also will discuss the central business district’s cleaning and maintenance contractual services. Issues revolve around the scope of services and the boundary of the service area. The proposal includes the removal of graffiti, garbage overflow and landscaping.

Connors said they have to find a place on the budget to approve it.