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MINUTES <br /> LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> June 12, 2003 <br /> The meeting was called to order by Charles Marohn, Planning and Zoning <br /> Administrator. Members present: Ryan Buell, Barb Sjoblad, Tom Adams, and <br /> Cheryl Karnowski. General Public: David Kennedy and Justin Bolz-Andolshek. <br /> Tom Ryan arrived later. Community Growth Institute: Beth Elliott. <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the attached Economic Development Action Plan. He also <br /> reported that he, Beth and Jen Aspengren, our Intern, had conducted a sidewalk <br /> survey. It was conducted on a Tuesday afternoon, 1:30 to 3:00 at Super <br /> America, Northern Food King and Lime Greenery. Two questions were asked <br /> the participants: <br /> 1. What is your permanent zip code (from Pequot Lakes)? <br /> 2. The number of stops planned to make this trip to town? <br /> Location % Local # Stops Planned <br /> NFK 50 3.2 <br /> SA 28 1.2 <br /> Lime Greenery 8 3.9 <br /> They plan to conduct another survey on a Saturday at the same time and <br /> locations. They also have other data to submit from this survey that they will <br /> have available in the future. <br /> The people in attendance then took part in a fun exercise in which they assumed <br /> different roles as economic developers. A copy of this exercise is attached. <br /> When this was completed, they were asked what would be beneficial in order for <br /> new businesses to succeed, such as: tax increment financing, infrastructure, <br /> access, zoning, technology, workforce, land for housing, quality schools, strong <br /> service center, accessibility to regional center, roads, strong base business <br /> community and raw land. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Dawn Bittner <br /> Planning and Zoning Staff <br />