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COMMUNITY CHARACTER <br /> POLICIES <br /> The following policies are proposed to guide all future growth and development and local government <br /> action in Pequot Lakes: <br /> Protect and enhance landmarks, historic and archeological sites,social gathering places, and natural <br /> features in Pequot Lakes.The City of Pequot Lakes wants its community character—including the small <br /> town feel, natural features, social gathering places and events, and recreational opportunities-to serve <br /> as the foundation for economic vitality and quality of life.An increasingly large number of studies <br /> support this philosophy,with findings indicating that communities taking steps to actively protect their <br /> distinct community assets clearly enhance their economic potential, putting them at an advantage over <br /> other communities that don't identify and preserve the components contributing to their community <br /> character. <br /> Proposed Strategies for Implementation: <br /> • Create a distinguishing gateway to Pequot Lakes. <br /> • Commission local artists to create public art throughout the town. Budget money <br /> annually for this effort. <br /> • A distinguishable gateway: build an archway of Paul Bunyan's fishing poles over CSAH <br /> 11 at the entrance to town. <br /> Support traditions,festivals and events that bring the community together and celebrate Pequot <br /> Lakes' heritage.The City should continue to sponsor and assist with organizing festivals and events that <br /> unite Pequot Lakes and build on its unique history and local culture. <br /> Proposed Strategies for Implementation: x0 <br /> • Events and festivals will put a community on the map, and a great way�uild community <br /> pride. <br /> Preserve and maintain forested gateways leading into Pequot Lakes. Planning participants expressed <br /> concern that forested gateways into the City could be lost. Residents need to work hard to preserve <br /> their community's natural and scenic areas. <br /> Proposed Strategies for Implementation: <br /> Ensure that new development adds to the character of the community and enhances the sense-of- <br /> place. Many new developments follow suburban land use patterns and design guidelines, resulting in <br /> look-alike cities.All new developments—including commercial, industrial, residential, mixed use, <br />