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PEQUOT LAKES <br /> PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION <br /> JOINT MEETING <br /> WITH <br /> PARK BOARD <br /> FEBRUARY 16,2006 <br /> MINUTES <br /> PRESENT: Planning Commission: Bill Habein, Dean Williams, Roger Varilek, Scott <br /> Pederson and Mark Hallan(5:55). Park Board: Trudy Jurchen, Faye Tweed, Del <br /> Anderson, Cathy Malecha, Melissa Samuelson and Brian Koslofsky. <br /> Charles Marohn, City Planner, called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the new Land Use and Subdivision Ordinance and the Park Board <br /> requirement, as well as Park Dedication Fee vs. land donation. The Park Board will <br /> receive copies of the Preliminary Plats at their regular monthly meetings, one week prior <br /> to the Planning Commission receiving copies. The Park Board then can give their <br /> recommendation to the Planning Commission whether to accept the Park Dedication Fee <br /> or land, or even suggest rearranging the plat. The Park Dedication Fee is part of the Final <br /> Plat. The platting process, from Preliminary Plat to Final Plat,will take a minimum of <br /> three months. <br /> The Park Board would need to decide whether or not it would make more sense to have <br /> land rather than money. Land can be traded(has value). The City can also ask for land <br /> \.. near a development. <br /> Some criteria to consider: <br /> 1. Density and location. <br /> 2. Preservation of green space, not necessarily ball fields and swings. <br /> 3. Trails. <br /> 4. Wildlife. <br /> The Mayor reported that the Council passed a Resolution to support the transfer of the <br /> DNR Fire Tower property to the City. In addition, Carl Boberg has indicated he is <br /> interested in placing his property, 120 acres directly north of the Fire Tower, in a <br /> conservation easement. <br /> A liaison from the Park Board to the Planning Commission was suggested to facilitate <br /> on-going communication between the two boards. <br /> Potlatch properties were discussed. The Comprehensive Plan lists these properties as <br /> recreation property. The Park Board should also look at tax forfeited land. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Dawn Bittner <br /> Zoning Administrator <br />