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From: Linda Thrasher <br /> To: Jeremy Barnhart <br /> Subject: Concerns re:Public Access to Stubbs Bay(via Westlake Street) <br /> Date: Monday,July 19,2021 8:00:54 AM <br /> Hello. This is Linda Thrasher, a resident at 356 Westlake Street. I had written to you <br /> previously to support Bob Erickson's proposed cul de sac and improvements to Wetlake <br /> Street. I'm writing today to express my concern about the public access easement that has <br /> been proposed. <br /> Given there is already public access to Stubbs Bay,I'm perplexed as to why another <br /> easement is needed. Further,the lake is hardly accessible from our street because of the <br /> vegetation and inability to easily reach the water. I supported the cul de sac for a variety of <br /> reasons, including the likelihood that it would positively impact our property values. If a <br /> public easement is added, however,the positive impacts of the cul de sac will be diminished <br /> and potentially harm all of our property values. <br /> In the nine years that I have lived on Westlake Street, I have never seen anyone attempt to <br /> enter Stubbs Bay from our street, or express a desire to do so. As such, I'm not certain why <br /> the need would suddenly arise now. <br /> I plan to attend the Planning Commission's public meeting this evening,but wanted to <br /> make certain you have my concerns in your record. <br /> Thank you. <br /> Linda Thrasher <br /> 356 Westlake Street <br /> Orono, MN 55356 <br />