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The following policies are proposed to guide all future growth and development and local government action in
<br /> Pequot Lakes:
<br /> Protect and enhance landmarks, historic and archeological sites,sesia�co���n�urlity gathering places,and natural
<br /> features in Pequot Lakes.The City of Pequot Lakes wants its community character—including the small town feel,
<br /> natural features, social gathering places and events, and recreational opportunities-to serve as the foundation for
<br /> economic vitality and quality of life. An increasingly large number of studies support this philosophy, with findings
<br /> indicating that communities taking steps to actively protect their distinct community assets clearly enhance their
<br /> economic potential, putting them at an advantage over other communities that don't identify and preserve the
<br /> components contributing to their community character.
<br /> Support traditions,festivals and events that bring the community together and celebrate Pequot Lakes'heritage.
<br /> The City should continue to sponsor and assist with organizing festivals and events that unite Pequot Lakes and build
<br /> on its unique history and local culture.
<br /> Preserve and maintain forested gateways leading into Pequot Lakes.Planning participants expressed concern that
<br /> forested gateways into the City could be lost. Residents need to work hard to preserve their community's natural
<br /> and scenic areas.
<br /> Ensure that new development adds to the character of the community and enhances the sense-of-place. Many
<br /> new developments follow suburban land use patterns and design guidelines, resulting in look-alike cities. All new
<br /> developments—including commercial, industrial, residential, mixed use, recreational, or civic—should incorporate
<br /> Pequot Lakes'small town feel and cultural heritage in their layout and design.
<br /> Encourage public participation in local government system. The foresight and lack of
<br /> complacency among residents is distinct in Pequot Lakes. By continuing to encourage and support its tradition of
<br /> civic engagement,the City will strengthen its community pride and strong traditions. r3<id �t;c�,-�� �,�:d��+
<br /> Ensure that elected and appointed officials,local citizens, business owners,and landowners are informed of and
<br /> understand the goals and strategies contained in the Comprehensive Plan. This Comprehensive Plan will not be
<br /> effective unless all property owners, residents, staff, and officials are aware of its policies and actions. Over the
<br /> years, hundreds of area residents and concerned individuals have volunteered a great deal of time working on
<br /> planning in the community, including development of the Pequot Lakes Comprehensive Plan, �+�I�s
<br /> r^�^^•^"^^�'„^ �',^, the Highway 371 planning efforts and/or any one of the lake management plans that have
<br /> been assembled. These participants want to make sure that their work is not discarded, but rather is repeatedly
<br /> referenced.The City needs to educate everyone impacted by the Comprehensive Plan so that it is the driving vision
<br /> behind all local decisions.
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