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Councilman Nagel suggested the Planning Department budget to obtain reference <br /> materials for the Planning Commission. Mr. Marohn will provide a library list that <br /> Community Growth has that the Planning Commission can borrow. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: None. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES: <br /> A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by Mary Peterson,to approve the <br /> November Minutes. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: <br /> Staff pointed out the 3 permits issued and 18 letters sent. The following Potential <br /> Violations/Enforcement Actions were discussed: <br /> 1. Virgil Dahl—Refuse and debris is now covered with snow. <br /> 2. Bauerly Bond— Staff to send follow-up letter on their reclamation. Mr. Habein <br /> will try to check on dirt pile. <br /> 3. Trailside Estates—When asked, Staff stated there had been no response from the <br /> City Attorney regarding delinquent fees. <br /> 4. James Byrne—Staff advised to be sure the addition does not encroach on the lake <br /> setback. <br /> 5. Staff directed to see what Final Plats have been approved and not recorded. <br /> c. Downtown Plan Review <br /> Mr. Williams did not receive a copy. Mr. Woog stated that we would spend one-half <br /> hour discussing this new draft. Mr. Marohn passed out an updated"Challenges to <br /> Success" section. Mr. Adams questioned why the History section had been removed <br /> from page 4. Mr. Marohn stated that it is included in the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Page 6, Assets and Challenges of Downtown section, seems to be written for the east side <br /> of Highway 371 when the new growth on the west side should also be recognized. Mr. <br /> Adams previously collected information on area businesses. Recent history is important. <br /> Mr. Adams explained the Economic Development Committee will be doing a business <br /> inventory in January or February. Longevity of businesses and number of businesses lost <br /> is also important. Mr. Marohn stated that the data can be included but may not have <br /> been the intended direction. The direction culminated from meetings with 50 people <br /> resulting in the Downtown Plan drawing. <br /> Funding options were also discussed. Mr. Marohn will include examples. <br /> Minutes 3 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> December 13, 2007 <br />