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MINUTES <br /> PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING <br /> JANUARY 20,2011 <br /> PRESENT: Tom Adams, Deb Brown, Bill Habein, Mark Hallan and Cheri Seils. <br /> ABSENT: John Derksen and Scott Pederson. <br /> CITY PLANNER: Charles L. Marohn, PE, AICP <br /> ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Dawn Bittner <br /> COUNCIL LIAISON: Jerry Akerson <br /> The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Adams at 6:31 p.m. <br /> COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION <br /> a. Draft of Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Vice-Chair Adams explained to Council Member Akerson that the Comprehensive Plan <br /> is not in final draft, but the Planning Commission is getting very close to presenting the <br /> draft to the City Council. <br /> b. Discussion of Strategies: <br /> Mr. Marohn explained that we are to brainstorm ideas for creating strategies. The most <br /> up-to-date comments are included in the handout. Mr. Marohn recorded the comments. <br /> Community Character: <br /> It was suggested to look over the calendar of events for festivities throughout the year <br /> and determine what might be lacking. <br /> OPEN FORUM: <br /> Vice-Chair Adams explained he had been contacted by Kimberly Ziesemer who had <br /> questions regarding Directional Signs and had asked her to present her questions at 7:00 <br /> p.m. Mrs. Ziesemer and Jessie Nomberg of Jessie Jane Signs explained that they have <br /> discussed Directional Signs with both of the Business Connect Groups and presented <br /> them with their concepts. <br /> Mrs. Ziesemer passed out copies of their proposed signage. Mr. Marohn stated that the <br /> Downtown Plan includes similar signage. The City has contemplated them as necessary <br /> and beneficial. His only concern is that they be coordinated. <br /> The Planning Commission asked who would be in charge of the signs and what corners <br /> could they be put on. Mrs. Ziesemer stated one corner would be Government Drive, <br /> another by Lime Greenery and Leslie's and another promoting the Front Street <br /> Minutes 1 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> January 20, 2011 <br />