Wright City has increased police patrols on Freedom Lane as complaints have rolled in about speeding motorists.At last Thursday’s board of aldermen meeting, members decided to hold off on lowering the speed limit to give Police Chief Matt Eskew more time to review the situation.Freedom Lane is located in the Gettysburg subdivision. The street connects Bell Road and the North Service Road. The speed limit is 25 mph. Officials said it appeared motorists were using Freedom Lane as a shortcut to bypass the Bell Road and North Service Road intersection.“I want to take care of the issue before it becomes a much larger issue,” Eskew said.He had a police unit patrolling the area for 2 1/2 hours April 14 and no traffic violations were observed. Residents had reported motorists speeding before and after school, though it was later learned the times vary throughout the day.When discussion was held about dropping the speed limit to 15 or 20 mph, Alderman Dan Rowden was hesitant.“I did a lot of years in law enforcement and traffic safety,” he said. “Changing it to 15 mph will not change the people. They are going to drive fast.”Rowden elected board presidentRowden was nominated board president and will serve in the position for the following year. He was nominated by Ward 2 Alderman Jim Toothman.Rowden also will be the city’s representative on the planning and zoning commission.Mayor Dave Heiliger appointed Kerry Lambright to the planning and zoning commission to fill a vacancy created when John O’Connor was elected Ward 1 alderman. Lambright’s term is four years.The appointment was approved by a 4-0 vote.Other news• A special permit was issued for a car show to be held 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at Diekroeger Park. The permit was requested by Frank Ellis. The event will raise funds for BackStoppers.• A liquor license was granted to the Wright City Lions Club for a car show to be held July 30 and for Strassenbash Sept. 16-17. Aldermen also agreed to waive the application fee.• The city is looking to fill two vacancies on the park board, with both openings in Ward 2. Anyone interested to being on the board can contact city hall at 636-745-3101.• Aldermen voted 3-1 to proceed with removing three Bradford pear trees from the city hall parking lot. Alderman Toothman was the lone dissenting vote. The decorative concrete blocks will be reused by the parks department.• Municipal Judge Anthony Linson was granted approval to attend the Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association annual conference May 25-27 at the Lake of the Ozarks. The estimated cost is $700 and includes lodging and mileage.Wright City