07-20-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING • JULY 20, 1999 The regular meeting of the Pequot Lakes Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order by Secretary G. Welu at 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Pequot Lakes City Hall. Present was G. Welu, J. Thompson, and C. Clarke. Absent were T. Saccoman and F. Martinson. Let the record show that T. Saccoman was present at 6:35 p.m. and F. Martinson at 6:45 p.m. MOTION BY J.THOMPSON AND SECONDED BY G. WELU THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 18, 1999 BE APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Representing the Healthy Community Partnership Program was Dan Frank, Community Education Director. Mr. Frank described Pequot Lakes as "The Greater Pequot Lakes Community" stating that Sibley Township, Ideal and Breezy Point all look to Pequot as the "Center of Our Community"when it comes to community events. Mr. Frank stated they were concerned with the pitfalls of growth, including loss of neighborhoods, isolation between sectors of the community, and the struggle to meet the needs of community members. Although change has had some positive impacts on the area, including a vibrant and diversifying economy bringing in new perspectives and ideas. The anticipated outcome is that the process of bringing diverse groups together with competing and complimenting goals and visions will bridge the gap between groups within the Pequot Lakes area. He continued to say that working together would make it a better place to live and that a member of the Healthy Community Partnership Program would try to be at the monthly meetings held by Pequot Lakes and Sibley Township.