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Community Character <br /> What is Community Character? <br /> Introduction: <br /> • We are outsiders—want to present this information to get feedback <br /> and make sure we are representing Pequot accurately. <br /> • Sources for this information: <br /> o MNDOT workshop meeting on 3/6 — roughly 60 <br /> community members gave feedback on: <br /> 1. Positive Aspects of community <br /> 2. Negative Aspects of community <br /> 3. Vision for the community <br /> o Sibley Township Comprehensive Plan <br /> o Informal interviews with community leaders from the school <br /> district, chamber of commerce, and Pequot Lakes Area <br /> Development Organization <br /> o Observations of Community Growth staff <br /> L, Three Focus Areas: Diversity of Land Uses and Population, Small <br /> Town Atmosphere, and Destination City—again, these three headings came <br /> directly from the MNDOT meeting and the feedback given by community residents. <br /> • Diversity of Land Uses and Population: <br /> o Lively downtown area surrounded by diverse natural <br /> amenities—balance of urban and rural <br /> o High quality of waters and land within the city's boundaries <br /> (Lakefront Park) <br /> o Varity of public events responds to a multitude of interests <br /> o Community college in the area helps cater to those seeking <br /> marketable technical skills as well as to local businesses <br /> seeking employees <br /> • Small Town Atmosphere: <br /> o Small town feel is not contrived in Pequot, but instead feels <br /> very "organic" and authentic <br /> o High level of community involvement <br />