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October 14,2019 <br /> Jeremy Barnhart <br /> Community Development Director <br /> City of Orono <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Orono, MN 55323 <br /> RE:Vacation of a portion of Smith Ave.Adjacent to 40 Smith and 45 Smith Ave.Orono <br /> Dear Mr. Barnhart, <br /> Matt and I are the homeowners at 95 Smith Avenue and are opposed to the vacation of Smith Avenue <br /> between 40 and 45 Smith Avenue. <br /> We recently moved into the neighborhood and one of the reasons we picked this location is the <br /> proximity to the Luce Line trail. If the city allows Theodore and Allison Bonnett to take possession of the <br /> proposed city property,we would no long be able to access the Luce Line from Smith Avenue. <br /> Second,we cannot agree with the vacation of Smith Avenue because we don't know what the property <br /> will be used for. The Narrative is very vague on why the Bonnett's believe they should be able to take <br /> over the property. We are concerned about what potential redevelopment would occur if the vacation <br /> is allowed. <br /> Third,we do not believe the city of Orono should give property to a private resident. The Bonnett's <br /> would benefit financially from being given this property without paying for it. <br /> Thank you for your time. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Matt and Angie Hopping <br /> irk! <br /> �� �<, 7 <br />