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From: Melinda Nelson [mailto:melindaclaire@gmail.com] <br />Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:41 PM <br />To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> <br />Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew <br /> <br /> <br />To the Orono Parks Commission, <br />I'm a master rower with the Long Lake Rowing Crew and I'm writing in support of a permanent home on <br />Long Lake. I've been part of the club since the beginning, so I have a deep appreciation for the <br />communities of Orono and Long Lake. My late father used to live in Long Lake so I'm grateful to both <br />cities for allowing the club to grow and thrive, since it gives me an opportunity to spend time in an area <br />he loved. <br />I live in Excelsior, a city that provides a unique sense of community for both residents and visitors. <br />Similarly, I believe that Long Lake Rowing Crew has enhanced and expanded the sense of community in <br />Orono and Long Lake. Over the last seven-plus years, my fellow rowers and I have spent many hours <br />learning to row and encouraging new people to discover Long Lake and watch/participate in the sport. <br />I've also made Orono and Long Lake part of my regular routine, as I shop at Harvest Moon and buy <br />coffee at Caribou and gas at SuperAmerica/Speedway. I buy plants and shrubs at Otten Brothers and <br />wine at the liquor store. I also dine at Birch's, both after rowing practice and all year-round with family <br />and friends from across the Twin Cities. <br />I hope you will support a permanent home on the lake, as I believe it will allow the club to further <br />support and enhance the spirit of community in Orono and Long Lake. <br />Sincerely, Melinda Nelson <br /> <br />Melinda Nelson <br />Tel. 612-840-1149 <br /> <br />-- <br />Melinda Nelson <br />Tel. 612-840-1149 <br />