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oasis be moved to the east side, not in the middle. The street is too dangerous to <br /> have this in the traffic area. <br /> Planning Commission Member Levenske stated he likes the bump-outs,but not <br /> to include flowers. Art pieces could be used in place of flowers. Planning <br /> Commission Member Hallan stated that in downtown Brainerd,the business <br /> owners maintain the plants, etc. in front of their businesses. <br /> Mr. Loven stated he does not have a problem with the bump-outs,but they <br /> cannot be into the County right-of-way. <br /> Mr. Loven further stated that Expressions Shoes on the west side of the street <br /> needs handicapped parking. This is difficult with parallel parking. <br /> Bump-outs can be used mid-block also. The parking could change from diagonal <br /> to parallel after the mid-block bump-outs. Street lighting can also be included on <br /> the bump-outs. <br /> Art pieces on the bump-outs are a great idea. <br /> Mayor Adams stated that the City needs to decide on the design of lamp post to <br /> use throughout the City and use as improvements are made. <br /> The crosswalks should be stamped asphalt and tie in with the bump-outs. <br /> Staff will forward comments to the City Engineer. <br /> Mr. Loven stated that if a stop light is installed at County Road 112, it should be <br /> synchronized for the 8:0o AM traffic, etc. Planning Commission Member Hallan <br /> stated that semaphore systems are a huge cost. Planning Commission Member <br /> Wilson stated the national average is $5,000 per year to maintain one. Planning <br /> Commission Member Snyder stated the east/west traffic will be higher volumes <br /> in the near future. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS: None <br /> ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None <br /> OPEN FORUM: None <br /> NEW BUSINESS: None <br /> Minutes 4 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 21, 2013 <br />