6.4 Consider Adoption of Downtown Plan Update

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V. Downtown Placemaking Trailside Park Trailside Park is situated in the heart of the downtown and serves as the centerpiece of the community. The park is utilized by residents and visitors as both a social gathering area and recreational space. Paul Bunyan trail users are also often found relaxing in the park.Trailside Park serves as the perfect setting for the city and other local organizations to host community-building events throughout the year. After the State Highway 371 realignment in 2018, community leaders identified an opportunity to unite the city through a series of park improvements.These include the construction of a flag display, improvements to the Bean Hole Pit area, new and updated holiday decorations and potential installation of a splash pad and bathroom. As these improvements are made-the park will continue to bring together the community for generations to come. Street Lighting Street lighting can add an immense amount of value to a place. Not only is lighting functional by providing illumination for sidewalks and streets; it can also contribute to the overall character of a place. The City should be prudent in determining when and where it installs street lighting. The most logical time to install it is when a street is being reconstructed. Street lighting within the City should be uniform and properly scaled. With the reconstruction of North Washington Avenue and installation of street lights in 2014, the City selected a decorative street lighting fixture and pole design that will used throughout the city as lighting is installed. • Street lighting should be installed along the streets within the "Downtown Mixed Use" zone as they are reconstructed. This area of the city is zoned for high density residential and commercial development which relies on multiple modes of transportation including walking, biking, and automobiles. Pequot Lakes Downtown Plan—Updated July, 2022 33