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From:heather jackson <br />To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief <br />Subject:Fw: LLRC proposal <br />Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 8:44:07 AM <br />Dear Council Members, <br />Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I am writing in regards to the LLRC <br />proposal to build a private clubhouse, storage facility, and dock at Summit Beach. I <br />was quite surprised to hear this was a consideration as it is my understanding the <br />land was gifted to the city as a designated natural use space for public enjoyment <br />nearly 50 years ago. <br />Having rowed in college it has delighted me to see the team rowing on Long Lake, <br />and watching them from the deck of Birch's. As a homeowner in Long Lake, mother <br />of two sons, and active community member, it disheartens me to think of the <br />destruction of natural beauty that is Summit Beach, a space specifically designated <br />for public use, and a space that is treasured by many families. Our family enjoys p <br />paddle boarding (SUP), sailing, kayaking, swimming, and picnicking in this area, as <br />do many others. There have been many memories made relaxing under the shady <br />canopy of beautiful trees, watching my boys swing from the rope swing, swimming <br />with their friends at the beach, kayaking and sailing from Summit to Nelson and back <br />to picnic, and enjoy the company of other families utilizing this oasis of open space <br />that we are fortunate to have. <br />I have several concerns regarding this proposal, the biggest being the safety of the <br />public that currently enjoys this lively, family friendly space. <br />-As a rower, visibility is limited as you are seated facing the opposite direction you are <br />moving, thus creating a potentially dangerous situation with children swimming and <br />playing on the beach, SUP enthusiasts paddling, and kayakers. <br />-LLRC has only been around for 6 years, I was unable to find any listing of an <br />Executive Director, Board, donors, or members on their website, as they are asking <br />for ownership of public land, this information needs to be public. Who will be <br />responsible if LLRC disbands? <br />-How many members of the public are aware of this proposal? I found out from a <br />friend who had seen in on the app NextDoor, the information needs to be provided to <br />the community in a transparent fashion. <br />-What is the environmental impact of adding more man made structures, pavement, <br />and destroying natural habitat? I feel this is not in keeping with the vision of the <br />Dayton family when they gifted the property for public use. <br />-Has the LLRC explored using their money to improve the current location at Birch's <br />which is already established? This appears to be the best option from a safety <br />perspective as it does not interfere with a shared swimming space, it is a FUN activity <br />to watch from the Birch's patio, and does not require using public land gifted for ALL <br />to enjoy.