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WINSTON LAW OFFICE <br /> April 14, 1999 <br /> Council Member Robert Sansevere <br /> Orono City Hall <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Orono, MN 55356 <br /> RE: James R. Renckens Subdivision Application <br /> Dear Bob: <br /> Thank you for hearing us out the other night and reacting favorably to our <br /> subdivision proposal. Both Jim Renckens and I are appreciative of your effort to <br /> listen to and understand our arguments against the outlots recommended by the <br /> Planning Commission. It was clear to us from your questions that you cared about <br /> our position and were willing to vote in favor of it, notwithstanding Charlie Kelly's <br /> strong support of the rear outlot. <br /> In that regard, I have known Charlie for many years and he is a friend. I was <br /> surprised that he spoke so adamantly against us. My intention is to address a letter <br /> to him as well, and to invite a meeting at which I or Jim Renckens and I can further <br /> express our concern, not only with respect to the outlot required by the Council at <br /> Monday evening's hearing, but also the possible connection to Wear Lane. My <br /> neighbors and I strongly oppose that connection, and do not see how City interests <br /> are advanced when the residents of the community most affected by the road <br /> connection are all opposed to the same. It seems to me that whenever possible the <br /> "City's interests" should be adapted and adjusted to fit the interests of the City's <br /> residents. It was clear to me and Jim that you were sympathetic to that position, and <br /> we most appreciate your speaking out on Monday evening in our favor. <br /> Keep up the good work. We are happy to see you on the Orono City Council. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> John B. Winsto <br /> JBW/krm <br /> cc: James R. Renckens <br /> Mayor Gabriel Jabbour <br /> Charles Kelly <br /> Richard Flint <br /> 4420 IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, NIN 55402 Tel: 612/341-9800 Fax: 612/338-6351 <br />