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CELMS <br /> November 11, 2019 <br /> To the honorable Orono Mayor Dennis Walsh and City Council members <br /> Re: Public Easement located on Highwood Road <br /> We are penning this letter out of great concern regarding a request that has been made to vacate the <br /> undeveloped right of way,or alley,located between the residents of 4156 Highwood Road and 4167 <br /> Highwood Road which would prevent local residents access and enjoyment of Lake Minnetonka.This <br /> request is in complete disregard for ones neighbors. How are you able to have open communication <br /> with your neighbors and build relationships if you are so willing to close off that communication by <br /> alienation.The alley has been used for a variety of reasons...most notably,snowmobile access,cross <br /> country skiing,winter walking on the lake,etc.and for decades(we have been residents for 28 years) <br /> without any disturbance or harm to the land.Those of us that have had the opportunity to use this small <br /> piece of property over the years have been diligent about keeping it clear of litter as well as keeping it as <br /> natural as is possible. <br /> We are also aware of a recent landscape project that occurred blatantly extending into the"alley or <br /> easement" owned by the City of Orono without prior permission from the city planners,surveyors, or its <br /> inspectors. No written notification was mailed to surrounding neighbors for input,approval,or rebuttal <br /> of the project. I guess the"old saying"has some truth."It's easier to ask forgiveness later than it is to <br /> get permission first" by Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. <br /> This entire request has the appearance of entitlement and can be viewed as egotistical and self-serving. <br /> To think that one would have no regard for anyone other than themselves has become common place <br /> and we are facing it in ail aspects of life. <br /> So in ending this letter we would like to again voice our strong opposition for the request to vacate the <br /> undeveloped city land which has given local residents right-of-way to access Lake Minnetonka again <br /> located between the addresses of 4156 Highwood Road and 4167 Highwood Road. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> (.._ 22,12,t_e_eCi A <br /> Erik and Laurie Celms <br /> 1535 Highwood Ln <br /> Orono, MN 55364 <br />