06.01 Planning Commission Report

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We should look into this; it would be more attractive. One of the 12 volt actually turns with the flag. Chair Birch is in favor of the downward facing options. The Bobber Tower lights are very bright. Any of the upward facing options will contribute to light pollution. It is very difficult to see any stars in town; it is a quality of life issue. It is not in our best interest as a Planning Commission to allow upward facing lighting in the Public zone only. He is very hesitant to allow the City to do something the citizens can't do. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: Dan Ronning, Chair of Park Commission — Mr. Ronning stated he planned to propose up-lighting but was unable to find suitable up-lighting. The proposals provided by Planning Commission Member Wilson sound like they would work. Light pollution is not an issue for him. He asked how the addition of lighting on the top would affect the 3o foot flagpole. Chair Birch strongly recommended not using solar lighting unless there are strong testimonials to support it. Discussion ensued regarding the different hard-wired examples Planning Commission Member Wilson had provided. Mr. Ronning suggested a light on the pole 8 to �2 feet from the ground. That would be easy to maintain and too high for vandalism. Maintenance at the top of the pole during the winter is an issue. He is in favor of an up-lighting system on the pole. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that alternatives to up-lighting should be researched. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Paulbeck, seconded by Planning Commission Member Larson, to table the public hearing to research alternatives to up-lighting. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. Public Hearings closed. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. OPEN FORiTM: None. MINUTES 5 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January 16, 2020