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� MINUTES PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 20, 2011 PRESENT: Tom Adams, Deb Brown, Bill Habein, Mark Hallan and Cheri Seils. ABSENT: John Derksen and Scott Pederson. CITY PLANNER: Charles L. Marohn, PE, AICP ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner � COLTNCIL LIAISON: Jerry Akerson The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Adams at 6:31 p.m. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION a. Draft of Comprehensive Plan: Vice-Chair Adams explained to Council Member Akerson that the Comprehensive Plan is not in final draft, but the Planning Commission is getting very close to presenting the draft to the City Council. `- b. Discussion of Strategies: Mr. Marohn explained that we are to brainstorm ideas for creating strategies. The most up-to-date comments are included in the handout. Mr. Marohn recorded the comments. Community Character: It was suggested to look over the calendar of events for festivities throughout the year and determine what might be lacking. OPEN FORUM: Vice-Chair Adams explained he had been contacted by Kimberly Ziesemer who had questions regarding Directional Signs and had asked her to present her questions at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Ziesemer and Jessie Nornberg of Jessie Jane Signs explained that they have discussed Directional Signs with both of the Business Connect Groups and presented them with their concepts. Mrs. Ziesemer passed out copies of their proposed signage. Mr. Marohn stated that the Downtown Plan includes similar signage. The City has contemplated them as necessary and beneficial. His only concern is that they be coordinated. The Planning Commission asked who would be in chaxge of the signs and what corners could they be put on. Mrs. Ziesemer stated one corner would be Government Drive, � another by Lime Greenery and Leslie's and another promoting the Front Street Minutes Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January 20, 2011