03-13-2003 Long Range Planning Commission Minutes

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extractive, service and professional? A copy of the MnDOT Traffic Study is available at the Chamber office. c. Transportation Plan: Continue to work with MnDOT people regarding the public meetings. Meet with City Staff. Evaluate impacts of either bypass or through town option. Discuss backage/linkage roads, the City's liability for their costs and other means of transportation. The School District plan should be investigated, such as bussing and the school/senior van. Shoulder paving of County Roads 16 and 11. Create a plan/conduit for extending services such as gas, cable, internet and phone. d. Infrastructure Plan: Create of Municipal Utility Service Area (MUSA) with City Staff. Evaluate storm sewer issues, ISTS's and Wellhead Protection Area. e. Natural Resources Plan: Many resource maps available to be included. Tax forfeit land available. County Park Director eager to help with park/trail expansion. MPCA should have Dump info to the City soon. What must we regulate? f. Recreation Plan: Identify existing resources and regional park strategy. Hunting needs to be added, as well as a Firearms Zone Map, activities at school, a community center (pool) and seasonal activities. g. Community Character Plan: Sibley Township's charrette and comp plan to be utilized, as well as MnDOT information. Quality of life is a key element and churches need to be added. Beth Elliot of Community Growth Consultants presented information she had obtained on housing in Pequot Lakes. There are many rental units available, approximately half are in large, high density buildings. Affordable housing for young people and seniors is available. Housing for larger families and baby boomers not available. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bittner Planning and Zoning Staff