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a` 5. Redundancy in document: Some action items were put in several sections on <br /> purpose. They are important for more than one section. <br /> 6. The plan makes it less convenient for use of automobiles: Narrowing the streets <br /> and adding sidewalks makes it more walkable. It is not changing it, it is <br /> enhancing it with walking. It is increasing mobility in the Downtown. <br /> 7. There are too many things in the plan that are contrary to the conveniences of <br /> people: Pedestrian traffic is better for businesses than au t obile traffic going on <br /> Mr. Marohn was directed to put the amendments togethe "e _ and Vice-Chair will <br /> comment on them. Another public hearing is necessary d will eduled. <br /> 4y, ` <br /> t <br /> Mr. Marohn further explained that the Park Plan rs part of the Downto He <br /> explained the drawings and that this information nad been'presented to the <br /> Committee. They thought it was a good plan and"'hd go Mr. Mar '` will <br /> formalize the drawing and include with the next versiO f the Downtown Plan. <br /> Mr. Hallan pointed out that plans for t should coo rrdi ate with the Government <br /> Drive project. A Landscape Architect c ear en "Plans for the Park <br /> should be in conjunction with Governme .Driv ,< ements. <br /> The meeting was cabled to orderly Chairman�� ederson at 7:30 p.m. <br /> PUBLIC S: <br /> Applic City a of Les <br /> App t requests a ,, inane tnendment Regarding Composition of the <br /> Pla 'n mmissions, <br /> Mr. Maro = laned the ty Council had requested this amendment to reduce the <br /> number of P g Com ion members to reduce costs. It would save approximately <br /> $1,000 in the 2. Mr. Marohn pointed out a letter that had been received <br /> from Tommy Woo 'er Planning Commission Chair, addressed to the City Council <br /> and the Planning Co ission urging the number be kept at 7. <br /> Mr. Derksen stated keeping the number at 7 is not a great cost to the City and provides a <br /> greater cross section of the community. <br /> Mr. Hallan suggested dropping the monthly fee to $50,rather than$100; he doesn't serve <br /> on the Planning Commission for the money and would still come to meetings if it were a <br /> volunteer position. He had suggested this a few years ago. A lot of communities don't <br /> pay their Planning Commissions the amount Pequot Lakes does. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> December 15,2011 <br />