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City Council Minutes <br /> March 6, 201 S <br /> Page2of8 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> 4. Open Forum <br /> Kirk Larson, 5980 Wild Acres Road, Pequot Lakes, addressed the <br /> Council. Mr. Larson spoke on behalf of the Pequot Lakes business <br /> community. Mr. Larson noted that some business owners have stated <br /> that they have not been adequately informed about the Trailside Park <br /> Master Plan Project that is taking place in the City. They would like to <br /> know what the proposed Project is and what the benefits are to the <br /> business owners. <br /> Mayor Adams stated that the Trailside Park Project has been on the <br /> Council agenda since approximately 2015. <br /> Council Member Pederson explained that there have been multiple open <br /> meetings that have been held and publications in the newspaper. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the lack of communication, the cost of the <br /> Project and how it will be paid for, the timeline, and the impact of this <br /> Project on the business community. <br /> Chris Monroe, Pequot Lakes Chamber Director, offered to facilitate <br /> discussions to keep the business owners in the community informed about <br /> what is going on in the City. <br /> Michelle Lelwica from Snap Fitness and Hopkins Health and Wellness, <br /> addressed the Council. Ms. Lelwica thanked the Council for their service <br /> and asked for the top three objectives of the Trailside Park Project. <br /> Mayor Adams stated the Project will bring people to the community, <br /> increase visibility of the businesses, and be a focal point for the City. <br /> A consensus of the Council agreed to ask Chris Monroe to facilitate a <br /> meeting of the business owners and the Council to discuss the Trailside <br /> Park Master Plan Project. <br /> 5. Presentations <br /> 6. Planninc� and Zoning <br /> 6.1. Planninc� Commission Report <br />