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5. Redundancy in document: Some action items were put in several sections on <br /> purpose. They are important for more than one section. <br /> 6. The plan makes it less convenient for use of automobiles: Narrowing the streets <br /> and adding sidewalks makes it more walkable. It is not changing it, it is <br /> enhancing it with walking. It is increasing mobility in the Downtown. <br /> 7. There are too many things in the plan that are contrary to the conveniences of <br /> people: Pedestrian traffic is better for businesses than automobile traffic going on <br /> by. <br /> Mr. Marohn was directed to put the amendments together; the Chair and Vice-Chair will <br /> comment on them. Another public hearing is necessary and will be scheduled. <br /> Mr. Marohn further explained that the Park Plan is part of the Downtown Plan. He <br /> explained the drawings and that this information had been presented to the Park <br /> Committee. They thought it was a good plan and had good ideas. Mr. Marohn will <br /> formalize the drawing and include with the next version of the Downtown Plan. <br /> Mr. Hallan pointed out that plans for the Park should coordinate with the Government <br /> Drive project. A Landscape Architect could provide a rendering. Plans for the Park <br /> should be in conjunction with Government Drive improvements. <br /> The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pederson at 7:30 p.m. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS: <br /> Applicant: City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Applicant requests an Ordinance Amendment Regarding Composition of the <br /> Planning Commission <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the City Council had requested this amendment to reduce the <br /> number of Planning Commission members to reduce costs. It would save approximately <br /> $1,000 in the budget for 2012. Mr. Marohn pointed out a letter that had been received <br /> from Tommy Woog, former Planning Commission Chair, addressed to the City Council <br /> and the Planning Commission urging the number be kept at 7. <br /> Mr. Derksen stated keeping the number at 7 is not a great cost to the City and provides a <br /> greater cross section of the community. <br /> Mr. Hallan suggested dropping the monthly fee to $50,rather than $100; he doesn't serve <br /> on the Planning Commission for the money and would still come to meetings if it were a <br /> volunteer position. He had suggested this a few years ago. A lot of communities don't <br /> pay their Planning Commissions the amount Pequot Lakes does. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> December 15, 2011 <br />