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From:Jackie Darsow <br />To:Anna Carlson; Dustin Rief <br />Subject:Summit Beach - Rowing Club Proposal. <br />Date:Monday, July 27, 2020 5:23:10 PM <br />Hello, <br />I understand there is a city council meeting tonight and one of the topics will be Summit Beach. <br />As a resident of Orono, I'd like you to consider saving Summit Beach. <br />I've enjoyed this beach with my family (my husband and 8 and 10 year old boys) the last couple of years <br />and I would be sad to hear of a building being placed on the land, especially a private club. With all of the <br />private golf clubs in the area, I do not think we're in need of another place where only some people can <br />gather. Having the structure would surely keep community non-club members from feeling welcome <br />there. <br />While I agree that the parking lot could surely use some expanding, it's an amazing place for families of <br />all economic statures to gather, without massive docks or patrons of a large building watching in the <br />background. <br />I feel adding the rowing club would benefit few and take away a family-friendly, welcoming location. <br />Adding a private club does not benefit the majority of the residents in any way. <br />The land was donated and I feel that using it in any way for private use would be a poor choice. The <br />decision to build a private club on this property is not something we can take back down the road. <br />Thank you for taking the time to listen to my thoughts and feelings on the matter. I love this community <br />and just want to make sure we're looking at all angles of the situation. <br />Jackie Darsow