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may not be correct. We do have local health and fitness clubs, Community Theater, a <br />public library and the Trailside Center. <br />Trails and Scenic Byways — "Other trails" are referred to but existence is not known. <br />Include in the Action Plan to connect or create trails. <br />Public Natural Areas — the DNR owns the Fire Tower; the City maintains the parking <br />area. There are five City Parks that should be listed. <br />Private Facilities — Tall Timbers Resort no longer exists. The RV Resort is registered <br />with the Chamber. The last sentence should be removed. <br />The Planning Commission wondered if recreational land could be purchased with Park <br />Dedication funds. <br />c. Natural Resources Action Plan — <br />Wildlife and Rare Species — some of the species should be removed. Line 35, Jack pine <br />barrens is incorrect. Red and White pine should be listed instead. This needs to be <br />accurate. It is bookish and doesn't fit our area. Page 12, line 9, Potlatch is no longer <br />managing these forests for timber. We need to find out what they plan to do with their <br />property within the City. There is an historical significance of Potlatch property for <br />recreation, etc. It may in transition to become residential property. <br />1%, Protecting groundwater was mentioned as a potential resource to protect in this section. <br />The Tree Farm program was also discussed. They are used to curb development, clean <br />the air and to hold water /retain moisture. Councilman Nagel will supply information and <br />potential sites. <br />Vice -Chair Adams opened the Public Hearing. <br />APPLICANT: Donald Babinski <br />Applicant requests to Rezone from Light Industrial to Commercial <br />Mr. Oleson explained the Staff Report. Mr. Babinski was not present. <br />Public Comment: None. <br />Mr. Williams pointed out that the map on the first page of the Staff Report only indicates <br />one parcel. Staff stated that the parcel to the south should also have been highlighted. <br />He also stated that Mr. Babinski had been before the Planning Commission a while ago <br />and asked if that had been for a rezone request. Staff stated it had been for a permit <br />extension. <br />Minutes 2 <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br />November 19, 2009 <br />