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o Good park and recreation system creates vehicle for strong <br /> relationships in the community—people know each other, <br /> know their neighbors <br /> o Community celebration—Beanhole Days <br /> o Good newspaper—Pequot Lakes Echo <br /> o City-wide participation in public events and frequent use of <br /> public places/space <br /> o School is cornerstone of community for some families— <br /> (40% of Pequot families have children under 18). School <br /> system is very strong and is currently responding to growing <br /> need in order to maintain high levels of achievement <br /> o Confronting new challenges in the school district lack of <br /> diversity and disparity in family incomes—is being actively <br /> addressed by school superintendent <br /> o School system ties Pequot to larger area <br /> o Local ownership of businesses—several business owners <br /> have mentioned that they moved to Pequot specifically to <br /> start a business <br /> o Safety for young people/ pedestrian access to downtown area <br /> L..- o Community volunteerism links people together <br /> o Bobber water tower creates visible landmark (city icon) <br /> o Churches are a strong presence in the community <br /> • Destination City <br /> o Forested gateway—preserved intentionally by former Sibley <br /> residents through city ordinances <br /> o Tourists are attracted to authentic "small town feel" of <br /> Pequot <br /> o Character of town has been well preserved—Up North feel <br /> o Walkable downtown makes people want to spend the day <br /> instead of just get out of their cars for one stop <br /> o Paul Bunyon Trail enhances recreation system and attracts <br /> bicyclists and walkers to spend the day shopping downtown <br /> o Diversity of businesses caters to interests of many different <br /> people <br /> Feedback from audience—what have we missed? What have we <br /> �.. included that you would take out? <br />