01-17-2013 Planning Commission Minutes

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�- MINUTES PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 17,2013 PRESENT: Deb Brown, Mark Hallan, J. J. Levenske, James Oraskovich, Cheri Seils and Wesley Wilson. ABSENT: Scott Snyder. CITY PLANNER: Justin Burslie, Community Growth Institute ZONING ADMINISTATOR: Dawn Bittner COUNCIL LIAISONS: Jerry Akerson and Dave Sjoblad The meeting was called to order by Cheri Seils at 6:01 p.m. GROW ZONE EXPANSION/GATEWAY DISCUSSION: Mr. Burshe explained that the first half hour will be discussion of the Grow Zone Expansion, with the second half hour set aside for the Gateway Discussion. Mr. Burslie further explained to the new members what the Grow Zone is. Grow Zone Expansion: The analysis that has been done states that only 16%of the revenue captured when new streets are built is from property owners. We need to build cheaper street sections or the value needs to increase. The utility infrastructure also needs to be looked at. Water and wastewater should be supported by the enterprise funds. Assessments can be done for sidewalks and pavement. Half of the funds for projects come out of general revenues. Gateway Discussion: Mr. Burshe explained the Planning Commission has been directed by the City Council to explore design options for the three entries from the new alignment of State Highway 371. The east/west corridor, currently County Road 11, should be the invitation corridor, attracting visitors to Pequot Lakes. The north/south entries could be for truck traffic. Council Member Sjoblad stated that the roads need to be in the condition we want them in prior to turn back. The main street concepts, drawings and images will be included in the packets for next month. The entire hour from six to seven will be devoted to this discussion. MINUTES 1 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January 17, 2013