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COMMi7NIT� �'�°� <br />Gxow�H �'e�uot <br />. INSTlTUTE ��� --- <br />COUNCIL REPORT <br />Background Information: The Planning Commission was directed to analyze the <br />proposed acquisition of the Trailside Park property from the Department of Natural <br />Resources to ensure it conforms with the Comprehensive Plan. <br />The following excerpts are from the Comprehensive Plan: <br />"Pequot Lakes also has a tremendous asset with the Trailside Park area, the land <br />between Highway 371 and Government Drive, adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail. To <br />provide more benefit to the community for this area, Government Drive needs to be <br />reconfigured to provide better connections to the park. The park itself, which functions <br />more as a central "square" than a traditional park, also needs some definition to make <br />the space more usable. The current layout of the park has a somewhat random feel that <br />would benefit physically from some defining boundaries. A better understanding of the <br />role of this vital public space would give context to future improvements." <br />Communitv Character Policies: <br />Protect and enhance landmarks, historic and archeological sites, social <br />gathering places, and natural features in Pequot Lakes. <br />❑ Continue to provide entertainment in the Trailside Park on summer weekends. <br />Housin�: <br />❑ Create a Park Plan for the Grow Zone and surrounding neighborhoods that <br />leverages park investments to promote livability and encourage private-sector <br />investment. <br />Economic Develonment: <br />Make the area's natural, scenic, and recreational amenities the Pequot <br />Lakes brand. The primary reason that people choose to live, work and visit the Pequot <br />Lakes area is the natural, scenic beauty and the many recreational opportunities. Pequot <br />is in a unique position to retain that powerful brand and use it to not only enhance the <br />quality of life for residents but provide long-term business opportunities for compatible <br />enterprises. <br />Natural Resources: <br />Protect and enhance natural resources and open space contributing to the <br />character and vitality of Pequot Lakes. <br />Recreation: <br />Partner with other public entities owning undeveloped properly in Pequot <br />Lakes to create a coordinated plan for future recreational use. <br />Pequot Lakes Council Report <br />May �, 2oi3 <br />