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<br />MINUTES 2 <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br />June 18, 2015 <br /> <br />Council Member Akerson stated that the casing for the pipe could be included at the <br />time of construction; it would be less cost than doing it later. <br /> <br />Mr. Burslie stated the purpose of this discussion is to be aware that this will be an <br />ongoing discussion as the new highway is built. The Zoning Map, Future Land Use Map <br />and the Comprehensive Plan are set up to not allow development on the east side of the <br />new alignment. <br /> <br /> <br />b. Trailside Park Expansion <br />Mr. Burslie explained Mayor Sjoblad and Council Member Peterson are proposing to <br />remove the pavement of the existing State Highway 371 between Main Street and Sibley <br />Street to expand Trailside Park. Mr. Burslie collected the following Pros and Cons: <br /> <br />PROS <br />• Less street maintenance; <br />• Larger town square; <br />• “Showcase” area for the community; <br />• Municipal parking; <br />• Connectivity; <br />• Create a Memorial Park. <br /> <br />CONS <br />• Change in traffic pattern – less efficient; <br />• More park maintenance; <br />• TDS/Wells Fargo tight corner; <br />• Improvement costs for park improvements. <br /> <br />Excess right-of-way along the remainder of the corridor could be given back to the <br />adjacent property owners. <br /> <br />The south half of the park could be vacated and platted for future businesses. There <br />may be a restriction from the DNR for this type of use. <br /> <br />Mr. Burslie pointed out with Dru’s Garden and the Veterans Memorial, this could <br />become a Memorial Park. The City should so something unique with this area. The <br />University of Minnesota could be contacted for suggestions on design. There may be <br />grants available. <br /> <br />c. Planning Commission Meeting Time