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MINUTES <br /> PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING <br /> MARCH 20, 2014 <br /> PRESENT: Deb Brown,Todd Engels, Bill Habein, Mark Hallan,James Oraskovich and <br /> Wesley Wilson. ABSENT: Cheri Seils. <br /> CITY PLANNER: Justin Burslie, Community Growth Institute <br /> ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner <br /> COUNCIL LIAISON: Scott Pederson <br /> Pre-Meeting Discussion — <br /> Downtown Plan <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the North Washington Avenue improvement plan has been <br /> submitted to the City Council and is out for bids. He pointed out the sample street <br /> lights, crosswalks, seating and streetscape amenities handout. <br /> Council Member Pederson explained the estimate for each street light is approximately <br /> $5,000. North Washington is only part of the Downtown Plan and there needs to be <br /> continuity with other areas of the downtown for placement and style of lightings, <br /> seating, etc. The Planning Commission could send a recommendation to the City <br /> Council. <br /> Mr. Burslie explained that seating should be placed where there is a need. North <br /> Washington Avenue is approximately 50%developed on the east side. The Downtown <br /> Mixed Use zone has smaller lots, so only about 20% is actually developed. We need to <br /> develop the form of what we want future streets to look like. <br /> Council Member Pederson stated that this is our entry into town. Bump-outs are <br /> inviting and slow down traffic. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein would recommend lighting in the center of <br /> blocks as well as on the corners. Planning Commission Member Brown stated North <br /> Washington will be a showcase for other streets and activity at night is important <br /> necessitating street lighting. Mr. Burslie stated the lights should be decorative and that <br /> the bump-out areas can also have benches with lights. <br /> Minutes <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission 1 <br /> March 20, 2014 <br />