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trips daily for 9 months. Mr. Johnson also requested there be no round-a-bout at <br />the current intersection of Highway 37i when the bypass is built. <br />Mr. Johnson also commented that the way the parking spaces have been moved <br />down at Government Drive and County Road li has removed conflicts with <br />vehicles backing into traffic. <br />Mr. Burslie reminded the Planning Commission that the Council has requested a <br />vision of what the City wants for the corridor from the new highway. Mayor <br />Adams further stated that the County has asked what the Ci .; wants. Mr. <br />;, ;;�. <br />Marohn had supplied the Memo, but the County wants it,,,; 6��-=definitive. <br />,, <br />Mayor Adams further stated that in 2o years the traffic on current Highway 371 <br />will be what it is today. Do we want a round-a-bout at that intersection? <br />,� <br />It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that decisions on the round-a- <br />bouts need to be made by an expert, at both County Road u2 and current <br />Highway 371• ;;'; <br />Mike Loven stated the County wa�ts a list that defines what the City wants so <br />,;, <br />they can determine the cost. � <br />/i� �, <br />/';%`j%; , <br />�i ///�; i , % <br />At the April Planning Commission m��ting a�list �will be �inpleted outlining what <br />the City wants. ;. <br />Bike and Snowmobile Trail: Last mofith it was determined that there needs <br />to be a way for snowmobile traffic to get from Breezy Point into town. Mr. Loven <br />stated maintenance for the City would be minimal. Chair Seils and Planning <br />Commission Member Snydei• stated the trail would be paved through town, a <br />solid surface, and tied to other trails. When asked if the snowmobile trail could <br />be rei outed, it was the consensus that we want snowmobiles to get to town. Mr. <br />Loven aslced that the sno�vmobiles not be diverted down City streets. Chair Seils <br />stated they need to be on trails and not allowed on City streets. <br />Planning Commission Member Hallan asked how the snowmobile traffic would <br />cross the new highway. How do we get them to the Paul Bunyan Trail? Chair <br />Seils stated that the trail system now sends them to Nisswa. <br />Planning Commission Member Snyder stated snowmobile clubs can work with <br />the County and MN/DOT to create a trail. We want a designated trail not on City <br />streets. <br />Mayor Adams suggested a dedicated trail along East Sibley Street not on the <br />pavement. Mr. Loven stated trails in residential areas don't work; snowmobiles <br />and groomers are noisy. <br />Minutes 2 <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br />March 21, 2013 <br />