01-16-2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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i 7. Work with Crow Wing County to properly-scale the TH 371 and CSAH 11 corridors through the Grow Zone area following the construction of the TH 371 re-alignment.Ensure that these corridors maintain a character that encourages pedestrian activity throughout the Grow Zone. 8. Adjust the City's road standards to provide for low-volume, rustic roads, to be used in the rural areas. 9. Adjust the City's codes to allow for private roads in low-volume situations. There was discussion regarding the process for the City accepting private roads. It was noted the City is not required to accept a private road just because it is built to the City's specifications. This item was considered to be low priority. io. Conduct a study to identify specific streets where targeted investments in enhanced infrastructure (sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes, dedicated trails, neighborhood placemaking, etc...) can have the greatest impact on improving connectivity. Council Member Sjoblad stated he has interest in this goal; there needs to be a bike trail to get to Sibley Park and people need to be made aware of the new Mayo Park. The Planning Commission determines this a medium priority, and they will need to look for streets to add bike lanes and sidewalks. Planning Commission Member Habein noted there are no sidewalks to get to SuperValu. 11. Perform an assessment of walkability in the Grow Zone and throughout the surrounding neighborhoods to determine areas of high and low pedestrian `.- mobility and identify priority corridors for mobility improvements. Same item as No. 3. 12.Provide space in the City's parking lot for the distribution of products produced through a Pequot-based Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) operation. The Economic Development Committee could be working on this goal. 13. Perform an inventory and life-cycle analysis of all public infrastructure maintained by the City. Use this to create a capital improvements plan that provides for ongoing maintenance of public infrastructure. Mr. Burslie stated a life cycle analysis is important,but the Planning Commission will need to wait for direction from the City Council. 14.Adjust the zoning code to clearly reserve all space within the industrial park for uses that are not public, will pay property tax and will employ people. Mr. Burslie noted the Planning Commission will move forward to make these recommendations. 15. Implement a local Economic Gardening strategy based on the model developed by Littleton, CO. Justin: grow businesses within the city, add an employee, connect businesses for local transactions. The Economic Development Committee may have an interest in completing this goal. 16.Investigate the potential of establishing a transit service during summer months between downtown Pequot Lakes and downtown Nisswa. Council Member Minutes Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January 16, 2014 3