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From: Bill Bowman <bbowmanPcarlson-airflo.com> <br /> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 8:23 AM <br /> To:JonResslercoutlook.com <br /> Subject: LA20-000008 505 Willow Dr So <br /> Good Morning Mr. Ressler, <br /> My wife, Cindy, and I live at 450 Willow Drive South. We received a postcard from the City of Orono <br /> with a notice regarding a public hearing,Tuesday, February 18 2020, during which one of the topics <br /> planned is application LA20-000008 for a wetland permit to alter the wetland across Willow from <br /> our house. We had previously received notice from the MCWD at which time we contacted them to <br /> learn what the plan was and to share our concerns. <br /> Unfortunately we will be out of town February 18th and will not be able to attend the meeting. Is <br /> there some way we can review the scope for the plans to alter the wetland? The MCWD indicated <br /> the plan was to open up a pond somewhere in the wetland for wildlife and something about a berm, <br /> however, it was difficult to picture the scale and locations with the description they gave us. <br /> One of the reasons we moved to Orono was the country feel, peace and quiet and especially the <br /> wetlands across the road and behind us. We enjoy the wildlife, birds and open spaces. We are <br /> concerned this would be negatively impacted by any planned changes. but not having seen any plans <br /> this may be a non-issue. We assume this open water space will not be accessible to watercraft, <br /> powered or not, and not for any kind of activities. <br /> Currently there is a fair amount of ATV and snowmobile traffic in the neighbor's yard, in the ditch, <br /> along their west lot line parallel with the wetland (a bridge was constructed to access the west lot <br /> line) and a small trail through the south side of the wetland. Vehicle noise is an issue, more so <br /> during the warmer months, but even during the winter. We are opposed to any access or use of this <br /> open pond area during any season. Here again we don't know the scope so our concerns may be <br /> unfounded. <br /> I could not find the plans on the Orono website, so it they are there would you please direct me to <br /> their location. If not could you please send us a PDF,to my work email and our home email <br /> cydbowc me.com, or could I stop by City Hall and either pick up a copy or meet with you. <br /> Please regard this email as our written comments/concerns should we not be able to meet. <br /> Thank you very much, Bill and Cindy Bowman,450 Willow Drive So. Bill cell #952.217.7422 <br /> Bill Bowman <br /> Production and Warehouse Manager <br /> C"a'" Direct:763 504 3570 Ext.1359 <br /> xt; • Toll free:800 999 9399 <br /> Fax:763 531 8291 <br /> 7135 Northland Dr North <br /> Minneapolis,MN 55428 <br />