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Chairman Pederson stated Landis Gyr cannot be compared to Mann Lake for skills. <br />Chairman Pederson directed Mr. Derksen if it is written in the Corn Plan that detracts or <br />if something is missing that we should be doing to attract a certain category of jobs that <br />we don't have, we need him to point that out, in writing. Define in detail or add <br />something to satisfy your misgivings for us to look at; it is important that we are unified. <br />Mr. Marohn stated the City needs an environment that attracts entrepreneurship, a <br />community that people want to be a part of. Mr. Habein stated that we lack a labor pool. <br />Mr. Adams stated we are a net importer of jobs. We need to get those people to want to <br />live here. <br />Mr. Derksen stated he will reread the Economic Development section again. <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES: <br />Mr. Adams stated that Councilman Ryan was expansive in his commentary and the <br />Minutes should capture some of his comments. Mr. Ryan recommends people go to <br />Jenkins rather than Pequot Lakes. He was critical of Pequot Lakes not having good <br />paying jobs. Staff will bullet point his comments and add them to the May Minutes. <br />Staff will also make notes for the Chairman of Councilman Ryan's comments. <br />A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Bill Habein, to table approval of the <br />May 19, 2011 Minutes. All members voted "aye ". Motion carried. <br />ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: <br />Bittner pointed out the 6 permits, issued and the 4 letters that were sent or received. The <br />following Potential Violations/Enforcement Actions were discussed: <br />1. Lonesome Cottage SSTS request: Staff advised the deadline has not been <br />reached... <br />2. MN/DOT letter regarding flowers in the right -of -way, Oasis Gas. <br />John Derksen's New Business: <br />Mr. Derksen explained that the school district is in their planning stages and has asked <br />some of the coaches to reconfigure the athletic fields. They would like the School and <br />the City to cooperate on a softball/baseball park, including playground equipment, <br />restrooms, etc. This could also include the splash park and a skating rink. When not in <br />use by the School, the City could use it for money making activities, such as tournaments. <br />0121imay <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br />June 16, 2011 <br />2 <br />