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Segment #b: This segment was identified in the Comprehensive Plan (page 74) as an important future improvement, although it was noted as a short-term strategy that there may be grade problems with the steep slopes in this area. Segment #7: Creation of this segment would require filling of wetland area and would induce development encroachment on Lund Lake. (Note: the size of Lund Lake is more accurately shown in the maps within the Comprehensive Plan). This is a low-density development area where this road segment would not be necessary. We recommend removing this section. Segment #8: Construction of this segment would require filling of wetland. This was discussed and analyzed with the Island Vista plat, approved in 2005. At that time, the City did not require the developer to extend the roadway to the northern property line as extension of the roadway was not deemed to be feasible. A lake lot was created where the road would be extended. We recommend removal of this segment. Segments #11, #12 and #14: It is unclear what these segments are designed to serve. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the need for a north/south route on the east side of TH 371. The Comprehensive Plan identifies an alignment near the one shown as Segment #13, extending it north to County Road 11. Such a segment would provide the redundancy needed without constructing #11, #12 or #14. These segments are particularly problematic since they segment some of the most important natural areas of the City. Constructing these segments would require filling of wetland, bisecting of core forest habitat and impact to rare species habitat. For these reasons, these areas are designated for low-density development, thus making the roads unnecessary and not likely to pay for themselves. We recommend removing#12 and #14 and realigning #11 to the west to continue#13 northward to connect to County Road 11 or to Segment#10. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan contains a number of City policies regarding the transportation system One policy on page 73 states, "Direct new residential growth toward existing roads and limit the amount of roads in new developments. Residential growth is rapidly occurring in Pequot Lakes and will continue to occur in the rural areas whether the City promotes it or not. Development in the remote areas of the City is more costly to maintain and provide service than development closer to the downtown or along existing roadways. There is no need to subsidize development, either directly or indirectly, outside of the downtown area, especially when doing so increases City expenses more than a development of equal size that is more efficiently located." Some of the roads contained in this road plan run counter to these City policies. We recommend referring to the transportation section of the Comprehensive Plan, particularly page 74 and 75, which detail necessary future road improvements. If a variation of the proposed Road Plan is adopted by the City, it should be integrated into the Comprehensive Plan.