04-23-2018 Special City Council Meeting Minutes

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Special City Council Minutes Apri123, 2018 Page 2 of 4 ----------------------------- Jason Baca asked for a show of hands of the people that are unsatisfied with the decisions that the City Council has made. Dean Brandt stated that his issue is with members of the City Council that have never come in to his store to ask his opinion on anything. Douglas Leckband addressed the public and stated that he has owned his business in Pequot Lakes since August and he would like to see the Park Project succeed. Dr. Michelle Lelwica asked how the Trailside Park Project went from being funded by donations and fundraisers to making taxpayers responsible for , it. Kathy Trees inquired about the relocation of the Veteran's Memorial ', walkway stones. ', Dan Ronning stated the business owners didn't get involved when they � needed to. Chad Nelson stated the Park is beautiful the way it is and improving it will not improve the equity of the businesses. Mr. Nelson added that he would like to see the Project slowed down. Barb Memtt stated she has attended three of the four community input meetings and makes sure she knows what is going on in town. , Ryan Buell showed concem about the closing of a section of Patriot I' Avenue stating that there will be unintended consequences. Maury Graham stated that we are all trying to be part of a solution that takes different shapes and forms. Mr. Graham added that he joined the Park Commission to help the community. Chad Swenson noted that a splash pad may have been a good idea several years ago but are no longer popular and the ongoing maintenance is very expensive. Mr. Swenson added the "Bobber" is what makes this town well known. Kirk Larson presented a petition with 1,203 signatures requesting that Patriot Avenue not be closed down. Mr. Larson stated the City Council needs to slow down the Park Project.