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MINUTES <br /> PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> REGULAR MEETING <br /> MARCH 21, 2013 <br /> PRESENT: Mark Hallan, J. J. Levenske, Cheri Seils, Scott Snyder and Wesley <br /> Wilson. ABSENT: Deb Brown and James Oraskovich <br /> CITY PLANNER: Justin Burslie, Community Growth Insti e <br /> ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner <br /> CITY COUNCIL LIAISON: Nancy Adams <br /> PUBLIC WORM PERVISOR: Mike KS Love <br /> The Gateway Discussion began at 6:oo p.m. <br /> GATEWAY DISCUSSION: <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the gateway ssion is a vise or CSAH ii from the <br /> intersection of the new highway we town. At ruary meeting the <br /> Planning Commission began a is t) i <br /> `-' Round-a-bouts: the Plan g Comm ion discussed small <br /> diameter round-a- is in raffic sloe r,being safer for pedestrian traffic. <br /> Large truck tra discu d and Cou '1 ember Gardner has found there is <br /> no issue with large t a d-a-bou <br /> Plannin Me Wilson tated large trucks or horse trailers cannot <br /> get ar d small ro a-bo . Burslie stated there would be one lane <br /> co o the roun out, ane going around. Mayor Adams stated <br /> Nisswa of had any pi is with their new round-a-bout,but it is not <br /> being use h at this e. <br /> Planning Comm ember Levenske stated the single lane can get wider at <br /> the circle to allow er traffic. Mr. Burslie stated we will need to find the best <br /> dimension for tru and boats and trailers,yet be safe for bikers and <br /> pedestrians. <br /> Planning Commission Member Wilson stated pedestrian traffic needs to be <br /> addressed. Round-a-bouts discriminate against people with disabilities. Certain <br /> activities cannot be near round-a-bouts, such as schools, senior centers, etc. <br /> Curt Johnson attended on behalf of the School District and stated he hoped the <br /> Planning Commission will take into consideration the long wheel base of school <br /> busses and the needed stacking space in a round-a-bout. The School has 13o bus <br /> Minutes 1 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 21, 2013 <br />