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From: Rea James [mailto:sales@jamespq.com] <br />Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:16 PM <br />To: Adam Edwards <aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> <br />Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew boathouse proposal <br /> <br />To: Orono Parks Commission <br />Dear Commission Members, <br />The purpose of this email is to give you our strong support for the proposed boathouse and other <br />improvements presented by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC). We live in Long Lake, and are proud of <br />the lake and its value to the community. A lake with active participants – whether it be water skiiers, <br />swimmers, paddleboarders, fishermen, or rowers – signifies a healthy community that supports active <br />lifestyles outside. Additionally, the lake is an important draw for local businesses, and the proposed <br />LLRC improvements has the potential to boost visitors (and business) to the area. <br />While we have only had one year of involvement with LLRC, we have noticed the rowers on the lake for <br />many years, and marveled at the beauty of the sport. Every person I have ever talked with (no kidding!) <br />loves the sight of rowers on the water! As we have become more involved with LLRC, we have only <br />been more impressed with the club as it is truly a community-based club that welcomes all. <br />Finally, establishing a permanent home for the club will help to provide programming to all community <br />members. This is key, as the club is relatively new (just over five years), and there is a lot of interest / <br />curiosity among community residents about the sport itself (rules, events, etc.). <br />We appreciate you taking the time to review this email in support of LLRC’s boathouse. We really feel it <br />can only bring benefits to not only the lake, but to the wider community as a whole. Thank you. <br /> <br />Best Regards, <br /> <br />Rea and Jeremy James <br />