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reduced or some guidelines set up. A revolving loan fund could be included. Micro <br /> \.. lending was discussed; Region Five is working on a micro lending plan. <br /> Pequot Lakes Economic Development Organization should be changed to Brainerd Lakes <br /> Area Development Corporation(BLADC). The services BLADC provides should be <br /> expanded. <br /> The third Policy was discussed: Ensure a skilled and educated local workforce. The City <br /> could encourage this,rather than ensure. A competitive school district is important in <br /> attracting a skilled and educated workforce. The school system should be strong or <br /> excellent, not just good. Threat of an aging population is underfunding education. The <br /> City needs population diversity. This may fit in the Housing Section. The City could <br /> impact education by exploring shared services with the school district, encourage safe <br /> routes to school, ensure public recreational facilities and jobs for youth. <br /> The forth Policy was discussed: Provide appropriate housing options for the local <br /> workforce. The City could encourage the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to <br /> build starter homes. <br /> The Policies need to address where future commercial development is going to be <br /> allowed, such as Business Park expansion and areas for potential manufacturers. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING: <br /> APPLICANT: John Murphy <br /> Applicant requests a Variance to Construct in Bluff Setback and Lake Setback. <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Applicant was present as well as Bob Ogdahl <br /> from Architecture One. <br /> No public comment. <br /> Chairman Woog stated that comments had been received from Planning Commission <br /> Member Pederson and asked that his comments be made part of the record. <br /> Due to the size of the lot, discussion included reconfiguring the structure to make it <br /> conforming and to move addition out of the setbacks. The shed is being removed and is <br /> approximately 100 sq. ft. The sun room could be moved back so it isn't encroaching as <br /> much,possibly 3 feet. <br /> Egress windows would be added within the bluff setback. The plan does not agree with <br /> the elevations. The bluff is being cut down. Mr. Marohn stated that the window wells <br /> would not be a grading issue; a visual walkout would be an issue. <br /> Minutes 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> February 18, 2010 <br />