04-23-2018 Special City Council Meeting Minutes

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Special City Council Minutes Apri123, 2018 Page 3 of 4 ----------------------------- Collin Jacobs thanked the Council for the Trailside Park Project stating it is for the betterment of the community. 6. Citv Council Comments Council Member Pederson stated everyone is here for the same reason and that is to make Pequot Lakes an ideal place to live, shop and recreate. Mr. Pederson added that parks are vital to a community providing economic value, health and environmental benefits, and social importance. Council Member Loukota apologized for not visiting the businesses to find out their opinions on the Trailside Park Project. Mr. Loukota suggested setting up barricades to test the consequences of closing Patriot Avenue and added that the price tag is worrisome. I Council Member Akerson stated he is not in favor of the Master Plan due to the splash pad, pond, and the removal of a section of Patriot Avenue. , Mr. Akerson added he is all for beautifying the Park but it should be ' slowed down. Council Member Swanson asked everyone to imagine how great this town will be with this new park. Ms. Swanson added that it will bring people to town and to the businesses. Mayor Adams stated she cares very much for the City of Pequot Lakes ', and stated the Council Members are all looking to the future betterment of I the entire community. 7. Citv Council Decision MAYOR ADAMS MOVED TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF TRAILSIDE PARK AFTER LABOR DAY 2018 BEGINNING WITH SIBLEY STREET AND GOVERNMENT DRIVE TO BE COMPLETED DURING THE SUMMER OF 2019. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE , MOTION. Council discussion ensued regarding the timeline of the construction, the , possibility of changing some features of the Park Plan, cost estimates of � the features, fundraising opportunities through the Greater Pequot Lakes , Community Foundation, the impact on property taxes, and the need to attract people and other businesses to achieve growth in the community.