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From:Larry Carlson <br />To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief <br />Subject:Summit Beach property <br />Date:Sunday, July 26, 2020 3:22:59 PM <br /> I have lived on Old Long Lake Road for 32 years, and had the privilege of working for Mr. Bruce Dayton for 26 <br />years as his Caretaker and Property Manager. We had many discussions about how to preserve the main property <br />along Old Long Lake Road and to maintain it in it’s natural state. Through his vision and generosity, it became <br />Woodrill State Natural Area, and will remain undeveloped and enjoyed by all in perpetuity. <br /> In the 1970’s, Bruce gave the Summit Beach property to the City of Orono, and I am convinced his vision was <br />for it to remain as a natural space and also as a public space. I cannot envision any scenario where he would view a <br />7,000 square foot private entity building and huge dock complex as maintaining natural and public <br />spaces. <br /> I do not view this as a case of “Not in My Backyard” , but as a sincere desire to maintain an unfettered public <br />space per Bruce’s vision,generosity, and foresightedness. <br /> Thank you for your consideration on this matter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Larry Carlson <br />965 Old Long Lake Road <br />Orono