Council Concerns Regarding the Comprehensive Plan

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I 1 decision, before the housing correction and in a very different economic situation—we are only doing a 2 disservice to this community. 3 Councilor Ryan,as well as Councilor Akerson, may object to the highway location that was given 4 approval through the Municipal Consent process.The Planning Commission respects that, but there is 5 an overriding need to prepare for the future of Pequot Lakes,as a well as a responsibility of public 6 officials to do so. Is there a way that a philosophical difference can be acknowledged, but then put aside 7 so as to develop the best plan for the future of the City? 8 6. We are making it less likely that people will come to town 9 This is another variation on the Highway 371 debate.The statement runs in direct contrast to every goal 10 and strategy in the plan,which seeks above all else to attract people and businesses to town and 11 strengthen existing investments. 12 In tht discussion-j`rabout specifics and not broad generalities,which of the following goals or strategies 13 make it"less likely that people will come to town"? 14 • Protect and enhance landmarks, historic and archeological sites,social gathering places,and 15 natural features in Pequot Lakes.(page 9) 16 • Support traditions,festivals and events that bring the community together and celebrate Pequot 17 Lakes' heritage. (page 9) 18 • Ensure that new development adds to the character of the community and enhances the sense- 19 of-place. (page 9) 20 • Adopt new standard street sections that reduce long-term costs by narrowing lane widths to 21 appropriate neighborhood scale and providing safe pedestrian mobility throughout the city. 22 (page 9) 23 • Adopt new standard road sections that reduce long-term costs by narrowing lane widths on 24 local roads to a rustic, low volume,low speed scale. (page 9) 25 • Perform an assessment of walkability in the Grow Zone and throughout the surrounding 26 neighborhoods to determine areas of high and low pedestrian mobility and identify priority 27 corridors for mobility improvements. (page 9, page 27) 28 • Continue to provide entertainment in the Trailside Park on summer weekends. (page 10) 29 • Ensure that improvements to Government Drive provide a platform for growth. (page 10, page 30 27, page 41) 31 • Ensure that all future lighting installed is scaled to neighborhood standards. (page 10) 32 • Establish and maintain a continuous string of festivals and community events throughout the 33 year,6 particularly during shoulder seasons. (page 10) 34 • Create a Park Plan for the Grow Zone and surrounding neighborhoods that leverages park 35 investments to promote livability and encourage private-sector investment. (page 10, page 17, 36 page 27) 37 • Establish an outdoor skating rink in the Grow Zone or the surrounding neighborhoods for use 38 during winter months. (page 10, page 17, page 27, page 37) 3