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have the potential to boost Pequot Lakes'local economy,�'+��^^� ^^�'••����^���'��^�'^^'+,.,�^*tt,e�fty rt�i�-t r�r+?��+t,
<br /> �� economic development and expansion to -� �- � �� +"^ ^ ^F +"��� natural
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<br /> Clean lakes, mixed forests, and diverse wetlands all contribute to the scenic beauty and character of Pequot Lakes.
<br /> These natural features offer residents and visitors a tranquil respite r=- ��^^� *'^^ �*•^�� ^^�' *^�' ^F^..^^,a�., ':F^ �
<br /> they provide habitat for plant and animal species. ""^�� '^�^' ^����^^� ��•�^ , !� deep respect for the natural
<br /> environment �� ��r��;.�tia��t ^^�' ^ ^�'�•��' to preserving it ��!<�T"^., .�^�'^•���^^' +"�+future development that
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<br /> Lakes a special and desirable place.
<br /> �9C�,4��.t��1����'I4aNI�IY GATHERING PLACESAND EVENTS
<br /> �� t�:��;��r���r�ity gathering places such as churches and schools are an important part of the cultural fabric. In
<br /> addition to providing residents with meeting places, they provide opportunities for citizen involvement in groups
<br /> and activities that strengthen the community.
<br /> Encouraging public art by students and local civic groups gives young people an opportunity to engage in their
<br /> community, enforcing the concept that Pequot Lakes values its youth and takes pride in their education. Yearly
<br /> festivals like Bean Hole Days,the 4th of July Celebration,Chokecherry Festival,Taste of Pequot,Antique Snowmobile
<br /> Rendezvous t hYr�y c<:jr Shc>w and�rsiE-E��r�cls in the Park provide fun events that celebrate the City's heritage,
<br /> bring together people of all age groups,and attract visitors from around the state.
<br /> Pequot Lakes also has a tremendous asset with the Trailside Park area, the land between �:^,�-�;i a�
<br /> �^.,^�^^�^^« ^�'.,^ � ,<- + , , adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail.To provide more benefit
<br /> to the community for this area, Government Drive needs to be reconfigured to provide better connections to the
<br /> park.The park itself,which functions more as a central "square"than a traditional park,also needs some definition
<br /> to make the space more usable. The current layout of the park has a somewhat random feel that would benefit
<br /> physically from some defining boundaries. A better understanding of the role of this vital public space would give
<br /> context to future improvements.
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<br /> OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BALANCED LIFESTYLE
<br /> In Pequot Lakes, people have the opportunity to live where they also recreate. The Paul Bunyan Trail, numerous
<br /> lakes, and areas of publicly and privately owned land provide residents and visitors with a variety of active and
<br /> passive recreational opportunities. The integration of recreation with everyday life prevails in the City a��d it i{
<br /> �;+;,,...� r,.,.� ,.F.,...,.�.,+�.,«:t ;�Worth preserving, particularly as the population in Pequot Lakes grows and existing
<br /> recreational facilities face increased pressure.A growing awareness of health and fitness issues points to a greater
<br /> demand for recreational opportunities in Pequot Lakes.
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