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Borchers <br /> Original Message • <br /> From: Sarah Borchers [mailto:sarahborchers@me.com] <br /> Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:47 PM <br /> To:Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> <br /> Cc: LLRC Long Lake Rowing<longlakerowing@gmail.com> <br /> Subject: Letter in support of City of Orono and Long Lake Rowing Crew regarding Summit Park <br /> Dear Orono Park Commission, <br /> I'm writing in support of a partnership between the City of Orono and the Long Lake Rowing Crew in <br /> establishing a permanent home at Summit Park on Long Lake for the LLRC. <br /> Our family is new to the LLRC,with our 15 year-old just beginning her crew exploration. However,we <br /> have enjoyed watching the LLRC members for years on Long Lake from the windows of Birch's, and I <br /> believe the City of Orono would benefit from partnering with this group of community members. Having <br /> a permanent place at Summit Park would allow for greater programming opportunities for a wider range <br /> of community members. <br /> As someone who grew up biking to and swimming at Summit Park, and who has also accidentally slipped <br /> on the hill near Birch's where the LLRC currently sets up shop,the Summit Park location is far more <br /> accessible to folks.As our demographics in the Orono area grow older, having a wealth of opportunities <br /> for people to explore low-impact, accessible and effective exercise (while enjoying our beautiful <br /> outdoors)will only become more important. Summit Park has a special place in my heart, and I think <br /> having LLRC's permanent home there is a good idea. • <br /> Balancing the needs of the greater community and individual homeowners' preferences is an important <br /> role of the Park Commission. Both my husband and our 15 year-old have served on the Medina Park <br /> Commission (our daughter as a junior non-voting member), and we've learned that there are always <br /> pros and cons to every decision. I hope that the members of the Orono Park Commission can see that in <br /> this case,the benefits to the wider community are great. <br /> Many thanks for your service to Orono, and for considering this partnership. <br /> Regards, <br /> Sarah Borchers <br /> 763-370-4647 <br /> • <br />