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products. Moving to Pequot Lakes, being on Patriot Avenue, and having a visible <br /> American flag would draw people off of the highway. He stated he didn't feel it would sell <br /> additional boats,but it would be attractive. <br /> Matt Mueller stated car dealerships and other businesses that carry high-end products <br /> like MN Inboard, displaying a large American flag like Dondelinger in Baxter and Lee <br /> Anderson in Nisswa draws attention to the business, as well as the community. <br /> Planning Commission Member Wilson stated he is patriotic, but the property is very <br /> visible from Highway 37i and 8o feet is overkill and there is nothing that size in town. <br /> Planning Commission Member Norton inquired as to the height of Dondelinger and <br /> Anderson signs. Mr. Mueller stated the Dondelinger flag pole is �o feet. Mr. Babinski <br /> stated the Anderson flag pole in Nisswa appears to be that tall. <br /> Mr. Mueller asked if there was a reason that Pequot Lakes doesn't allow the same sizes as <br /> Baxter and Nisswa. Vice-Chair Birch explained part of the planning process and <br /> developing a Comprehensive Plan is finding out what stands out with your community. <br /> Having Pequot Lakes standout from communities like Ba�er and Nisswa is something <br /> we have been striving for, not being a Baxter just a little further north. He stated if <br /> Highway 371 was developed in the same way as it is in Baxter, it wouldn't be ideal for our <br /> community. Big, huge flag poles speaks to those types of development. We would love <br /> to have your business in town; this flag pole doesn't necessarily match what we are <br /> striving for. <br /> Planning Commission Member Paulbeck asked if the City is still planning the 5o flag <br /> display in town and wondered if this flag could be a gateway for that display. Vice-Chair <br /> Birch stated there have been funds donated for the flag display. Planning Commission <br /> Member Paulbeck thought the flag display and discussion could be relevant. <br /> Planning Commission Member Larson stated the flag pole is only for the American flag. <br /> Vice-Chair Birch stated we have no control over that. Once the flag pole is up they can <br /> put anything up. Mr. Mueller stated they have no intention to put up anything but the <br /> American flag. His business is family owned and very patriotic. The location on Patriot <br /> Avenue was also intriguing. They are not asking for an obnoxious sized sign; the <br /> American flag is a cool symbol for their business and the community. Planning <br /> Commission Members Larson and Savino concurred. <br /> Planning Commission Member Norton asked if Dondelinger's flag was also 30'X 40'. Mr. <br /> Babinski stated they have a �o-foot flag pole at the Foundation out on County Road 29 <br /> with a 20' X 30' American flag. When the pole is 8o feet tall, the larger flag is needed so <br /> the height and size of flag is proportionate. <br /> MINUTES 5 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> April i8, 2oi9 <br />