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Clinics would be held April through October, not a lot during the winter. There may be come clinics or small groups year round. The arena would not be heated. It would have a nice dirt floor for precise dirt footing. The location is very attractive; there are no other facilities in central or northern Minnesota. The other small building would be removed. Space would be rented to an association, the stalls would be rented. The parking area would not be paved. This needs to evolve into a year round use to even pay the taxes. Could this be rezoned to an Ag use? The taxes are $32,000 per year. The Planning Commission wanted to state that this area will be impacted with the highway. Mr. Marohn advised that they will need a CUP for this use or rezoned to Ag. They will also need some flexibility for parking area and for impervious coverage. The building height may also be an issue. Is there support so she can go further? No one is saying no. `1 OLD BUSINESS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Page 7, the "Nay" vote is incorrect; the Nay vote was Tom Adams, not John Derksen. A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Tom Adams, to approve the June 17, 2010 Minutes as corrected. All members voted "aye ". Motion carried. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Bittner pointed out the seven permits issued and the twenty -four letters that were sent or received. The following Potential Violations/Enforcement Actions were discussed: 1. David Anderson letter — Staff explained that this issue is not resolved as Mr. Anderson indicated. Staff has contacted the City Attorney and is waiting for his response. 2. Ken Larson letter about right -of -way mowing; - Staff explained that Kline Funeral Home had requested permission to mow the ditch. The City will not allow Kline to maintain the 50 -foot Highway 371 buffer. SuperValu has not requested permission, but has been mowing the ditch. Minutes 15 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission July 17, 2010