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Council Member Pederson stated that snow removal is an issue for the benches. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein asked if the benches could be removed in the <br /> fall. <br /> Council Member Pederson stated he would like an indication for the location of the <br /> benches and street lights. <br /> Planning Commission Member Wilson stated the pedestrian street lights could be LED, <br /> but the decorative Christmas lights run off 110. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein stated the improvements may force people on <br /> the west side into a commercial situation. Council Member Pederson stated that at <br /> some point the housing may be redeveloped. <br /> Planning Commission Member Oraskovich stated lighting needs to be installed on the <br /> corners as well as the middle of the block. He further stated the City should look at LED <br /> as an option. Planning Commission Member Wilson volunteered to look into LED <br /> options; Christmas lighting is important but the LED's are more economical. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that lighting and seating are <br /> important. Mr. Burslie stated a table could be included with the lighting and seating; a <br /> bump-out would be the place to do that. Council Member Pederson stated there is <br /> right-of-way on the west side that includes trees and wondered if there would be room <br /> for a bench. Planning Commission Member Habein stated seating can be built around a <br /> tree. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein stated with the North Washington Avenue <br /> improvements, Oriole Street will be the next development area. Planning Commission <br /> Member Brown stated County Road 112 also needs sidewalks. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated that mid-street seating on the west side is a good idea and could be <br /> more inviting with pavers. Planning Commission Member Habein reminded everyone <br /> that it is important to have pervious areas under seating that is placed around trees. <br /> Council Member Pederson stated street art has been talked about since the original <br /> Downtown Plan. Bike racks that double as art is a good idea. Crosswalks between the <br /> bump-outs could be pressed asphalt. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated planters included on the streetscape amenities are appealing but <br /> could be a maintenance issue. A clock would look nice,but could be expensive. A kiosk <br /> or information center could include maps or listing of events. A pedestrian canopy <br /> Minutes <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission 2 <br /> March 20, 2014 <br />