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trips daily for 9 months. Mr. Johnson also requested there be no round-a-bout at <br /> the current intersection of Highway 371 when the bypass is built. <br /> Mr. Johnson also commented that the way the parking spaces have been moved <br /> down at Government Drive and County Road 11 has removed conflicts with <br /> vehicles backing into traffic. <br /> Mr. Burslie reminded the Planning Commission that the Council has requested a <br /> vision of what the City wants for the corridor from the new highway. Mayor <br /> Adams further stated that the County has asked what the City wants. Mr. <br /> Marohn had supplied the Memo,but the County wants it more definitive. <br /> Mayor Adams further stated that in 20 years the traffic on current Highway 371 <br /> will be what it is today. Do we want a round-a-bout at that intersection? <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that decisions on the rounda- <br /> bouts need to be made by an expert, at both County Road 112 and current <br /> Highway 371. <br /> Mike Loven stated the County wants a list that defines what the City wants so <br /> they can determine the cost. <br /> At the April Planning Commission meeting a list will be completed outlining what <br /> the City wants. <br /> Bike and Snowmobile Trail: Last month it was determined that there needs <br /> to be a way for snowmobile traffic to get from Breezy Point into town. Mr. Loven <br /> stated maintenance for the City would be minimal. Chair Seils and Planning <br /> Commission Member Snyder stated the trail would be paved through town, a <br /> solid surface, and tied to other trails. When asked if the snowmobile trail could <br /> be rerouted, it was the consensus that we want snowmobiles to get to town. Mr. <br /> Loven asked that the snowmobiles not be diverted down City streets. Chair Seils <br /> stated they need to be on trails and not allowed on City streets. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan asked how the snowmobile traffic would <br /> cross the new highway. How do we get them to the Paul Bunyan Trail? Chair <br /> Seils stated that the trail system now sends them to Nisswa. <br /> Planning Commission Member Snyder stated snowmobile clubs can work with <br /> the County and MN/DOT to create a trail. We want a designated trail not on City <br /> streets. <br /> Mayor Adams suggested a dedicated trail along East Sibley Street not on the <br /> pavement. Mr. Loven stated trails in residential areas don't work; snowmobiles <br /> and groomers are noisy. <br /> Minutes 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 21, 2013 <br />