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FROM COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON: <br /> NOTES: A vision statement captures what community members most value about their <br /> community, and the shared image of what they want their community to become. <br /> A thoughtful vision statement is one of the elements needed to form a forward looking <br /> strategic framework that gives councils or boards the long-term-comprehensive <br /> perspective necessary to make rational and disciplined tactics/incremental decisions on <br /> community issues as they arise. <br /> VISION: <br /> To shape a future for our city that provides the services and <br /> amenities that characterize a healthy, active community while <br /> preserving and enhancing its natural features. <br /> VISION: <br /> To make Pequot Lakes the ideal place in the Lakes Area to live, <br /> work, recreate, raise a family, operate a business and visit. <br /> VISION: <br /> Pequot Lakes will continue to grow and diversify. Have desirable <br /> neighborhoods and business community in a natural setting. Will <br /> be a safe, clean and accessible community with small town <br /> atmosphere providing a high quality of life and strong sense of <br /> pride in our community. <br /> Fulfilling the VISION: <br /> MISSION: <br /> The City Council will provide the leadership in protecting Pequot <br /> Lakes natural setting while developing the City in a way that <br /> provides a balance of housing and business opportunities. <br /> A community characterized by a desirable quality of life including: <br /> Recreation opportunities: Parks; Lakes; Trails <br /> Safe environment: Police; Street Lights; sidewalks <br /> Economic viability: Stores; Shops; Services; Mfg; Jobs <br /> Municipal services: Library; Schools; Fire dept; Parks; Streets <br /> Infrastructure: water& sewer; utilities; high speed internet <br />