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• Why is the club not looking at private land on which to build? There are properties for sale on <br />Long Lake that would afford dock access. If the club is able to secure private donations of <br />individuals who are passionate about the sport, the ability should be there to make this vision a <br />reality. <br />• LLRC is only 6 years old. The land was donated to Orono for use as a natural space nearly 50 <br />years ago. Who is responsible if LLRC disbands? <br />• How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? Have consistent efforts been made <br />to engage the community in a transparent fashion? <br />• Why has the LLRC not partnered with the incredible new Orono Activities Center to address their <br />workout needs related to weights and rowing machines? <br />• What is the environmental impact of more man-made buildings and hardscape, more cars, and <br />fewer established trees on the lake and surrounding woods? Is this the vision that the Dayton <br />family had when it gifted the land to Orono? <br />• How does a clubhouse that requires membership with wood and glass door for viewing, <br />wraparound decks, office spaces, men’s and women’s locker rooms, conference space, indoor <br />rowing machines, boats wash, display areas and weights benefit the Orono community at large? <br /> <br />The final question necessitates an examination of the difference between a need and a want. Too often, <br />the distinction between these concepts is lost when individuals or organizations, passionate about their <br />interests seek to further their personal visions. While rowing may be considered a “need” by some, the <br />sport does not require a 1 ½ story, 7,000 sq. ft storage facility and clubhouse in order to take place. What <br />is required is boats and water, both of which LLRC already has. If LLRC considers an indoor storage <br />facility a “need” then they might look at a different location on privately owned land in order to build sheds <br />or other appropriate outbuildings. <br /> <br />Our hope is that LLRC can partner with like-minded private citizens, the Orono Activities Center or other <br />interested parties to achieve the dream of a rowing facility that will meet all of their needs and wants. We <br />simply don’t approve of their proposal to cut down beautiful, mature trees, impact wildlife, add man-made <br />infrastructure and upset the timeless natural beauty of a publicly owned beach to do so. <br /> <br />Respectfully, <br /> <br />Alisa & Sean Benson <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />