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From:Megan St. Amand <br />To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief <br />Subject:Opposition to Facilities at Summit Beach <br />Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 10:57:07 AM <br />July 27, 2020 <br /> <br /> <br />Dear Members of the Orono City Council, <br /> <br />I am submitting this letter to you in opposition of the proposed boathouse at Summit Beach <br />Park. <br />While I support healthy living and an active lifestyle, I firmly believe in leaving the donated <br />land, as a natural area, as it was intended. <br />After reviewing Long Lake Rowing Club’s proposal, I am left with multiple questions and <br />concerns. <br />1. Will the dock(s) be public or only for Long Lake Rowing Club members? <br /> 2. Will the beach, parking, pavilion, and bathrooms will remain public? <br /> 3. What will the boathouse and training facilities look like? Will they blend into the natural <br />surroundings? Architectural renderings of the boathouse and training facilities should be <br />provided, as well as, the specific location and composition of the dock(s). This is information <br />that should be disclosed before any decisions are made. <br /> 4. Who will pay for maintenance of public space? <br /> 5. What will be done to restore natural areas and wildlife habitats that are destroyed by this <br />process? <br /> It is my opinion that this proposal will definitely detract from public use of the park and will <br />not enhance the community. Again, this land was donated with the intention of remaining a <br />natural space. I strongly urge the City Council to uphold the promise made to the Dayton <br />Family and the community, in keeping this land as an open, natural space. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> Megan St. Amand <br />Long Lake Resident