07-17-2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING JULY 179 2014 PRESENT: Deb Brown, Todd Engels, Bill Habein, Mark Hallan and Cheri Seils. ABSENT: James Oraskovich and Wesley Wilson CITY PLANNER: Justin Burslie, Community Growth Institute ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner COUNCIL LIAISONS: Jerry Akerson and Nancy Adams DOWNTOWN PLAN UPDATE: The Planning Commission, several Park Board Members and four Council Members met at Trailside Park to discuss the vegetation enhancements and public art opportunities within the park as they relate to the Downtown Plan update. The discussion items are numbered from the Staff Report, not in the order of discussion at the Park: 1. North Parking Lot near East Sibley Street— Remove parking area and plant with grass, add curb along the street leaving an area for displays to enter(Cherry Car Show, Bands in the Park, etc.). 2. North end of Park, along Government Drive —Trees already planted; allow to mature. 3. Area between walking path and Trail — The area north of the spruce trees is fairly level and may be suitable for a future playground as it is close to the picnic shelter. The area immediately west of the walking path may also be suitable for a future playground. 4. The Park Commission has discussed the need for bathrooms in the Park and the area south of Dru's Garden is the location they have identified as there is an existing wastewater manhole. 5. Dru's Garden — Signage could be added identifying area for visitors who may not be familiar with the garden. Dru's Mother should be contacted to pursue signage. A mulch path from the Trail was discussed but the DNR has right-of-way and they would not allow it. 6. Spruce trees north of Dru's Garden —This area was discussed in #3 above. 7. Veteran's Memorial — It was determined to leave this area as is as the American Legion has plans to add to the Memorial. MINUTES 1 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission July 17, 2014