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enrollment may have affected the data; it could be removed. Open enrollment indicates a <br /> reason to come to Pequot Lakes. <br /> Public Comment Period#2: <br /> Harlan Johnson—A lot of information to respond from someone with no ties to area. A <br /> pro-bypass scenario has been presented. We have not heard from the business leaders <br /> and lenders. The largest private lender in Central Minnesota has put a moratorium on <br /> commercial lending. Business people don't agree with your pres ation. Six businesses <br /> had their tax base reduced at the Truth in Taxation hearing. <br /> Curt Johnson Little Falls and Milaca used as examples ' c dy. We have no <br /> ease/west carrier to intersect with 371 to keep busines ct ali our school <br /> enrollment information is right on. A bypass woul a egative ct. <br /> Don Porter—2011 was a previous starting da ecentl eard 2014 w ing <br /> date. When will this happen? If it is 2017 or fort e c in econo and other <br /> factors will be different. <br /> Lisa Paxton,Brainerd Lakes Area Ch —She recentl de a Mn/DOT meeting <br /> where 2017 was stated as the constructs <br /> George Johnson,Beautifu tiques—Th o own e moved to the corridor and <br /> the downtown will ch . <br /> Brandon Anderse — d if Commers th t businesses were tourist driven or <br /> self-sustaining commerc rs sta that the tax base indicates self- <br /> sustaining. , sen if a business owners. Mr. Commers stated a <br /> survey not par pro cope. A survey would be useful, but the cost would be <br /> signs t. The Ch as di doing a survey. Mr. Commers stated more <br /> info is always be but it uld be difficult to know that you had an accurate <br /> cross-sect responses. <br /> i <br /> Lisa Paxton— the estions tonight was the impact on existing businesses. A tax <br /> base analysis was d she does not see the economic impact on existing businesses. <br /> Mr. Commers stated ore data could be pulled together, but costly. How do we get it <br /> answered? Could we invite Mr. Commers to visit with business owners? Sandy Peine, <br /> Lisa Paxton and Sheila Havercamp will discuss this. Mr. Commers agreed to attend. <br /> Brad Cairns, Cairns Cabinetry—Is 2.4%the most extensive drop experienced in the <br /> project area over 6—7 years? Mr. Commers stated that 2.4 is an average. <br /> Joint Council Planning Commission Work Session 2 <br /> Minutes <br /> June 21,2007 <br />