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FAI <br /> CO UNITY <br /> GROWTH <br /> INSTITUTE <br /> Toll Free 866.900.3064 i Fax 866.924.1928 <br /> October 31, 2o14 RECEIVED <br /> City of Pequot Lakes NOV 0 4 2014 <br /> 4638 County Road 11 <br /> Pequot Lakes,MN 56472 PT,, VT R <br /> Dear Mayor and City Council: <br /> As you are likely aware,Justin Burslie has accepted a position with the city of Nisswa and is <br /> leaving Community Growth Institute on November 1. I'm happy for him to pursue this <br /> opportunity,but his departure limits the ability of Community Growth Institute to continue to <br /> provide the high level of service that you have become accustomed to. <br /> We've worked with the city of Pequot Lakes since 2002 during its merger with Sibley Township. <br /> A lot has been accomplished in the intervening years,including a new comprehensive plan along <br /> with a subsequent update,a completely rewritten ordinance and zoning map,countless <br /> developments and many other applications.Pequot Lakes has established an approach to <br /> community planning that is well-respected and professional. We're proud of our contribution to <br /> that effort. <br /> Our current contract ends January 31,2015. I will be able to fulfill our obligations under that <br /> contract,but will not be able to extend it as in past years.I'm very happy to work with you over <br /> the coming months to develop alternatives for the remainder of 2015 and beyond. <br /> And, of course,while I'm working on other things,I'm not going anywhere.To the extent that I <br /> have the capacity,I'm willing to assist you during the transition and beyond. If I can be a <br /> resource,I would enjoy that opportunity. I'm simply not able to commit to a meeting schedule or <br /> promise that I will have staff available to answer,or quickly respond to,every inquiry as in the <br /> past. <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to work with you these many years.I've found it professionally <br /> and personally rewarding and hope you have as well.If you have any questions or would like to <br /> discuss this further,please do not hesitate to contact me. <br /> Sincerely, ,, I <br /> Charles L.Marohn,Jr. PE AICP <br /> Professional Engineer,Certified Planner <br /> President of Community Growth Institute <br /> WWW.COMMUNITYGROWTH.COM j WWW.STRONGTOWNS.ORG <br />