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From: Sarah Borchers • <br /> To: Adam Edwards <br /> Cc: LIRC Long Lake Rowing <br /> Subject: Letter in support of City of Orono and Long Lake Rowing Crew regarding Summit Park <br /> Date: Tuesday,February 25,2020 6:47:32 PM <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 establishing a <br /> 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 have <br /> enjoyed watching the LLRC members for years on Long Lake from the windows of Birch's.and I believe the City of <br /> Orono would benefit from partnering with this group of community members. Having a permanent place at Summit <br /> Park would allow for greater programming opportunities for a wider range of community members. <br /> As someone who grew up biking to and swimming at Summit Park,and who has also accidentally slipped on the hill <br /> near Birch's where the LLRC currently sets up shop,the Summit Park location is far more accessible to folks.As <br /> our demographics in the Orono area grow older,having a wealth of opportunities for people to explore low-impact, <br /> accessible and effective exercise(while enjoying our beautiful outdoors)will only become more important.Summit <br /> Park has a special place in my heart,and I think 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 role of the <br /> Park Commission. Both my husband and our 15 year-old have served on the Medina Park Commission(our <br /> daughter as a junior non-voting member),and we've learned that there are always pros and cons to every decision.I <br /> hope that the members of the Orono Park Commission can see that in this case,the benefits to the wider community <br /> are great. • <br /> Many thanks fir your service to Orono.and for considering this partnership. <br /> Regards. <br /> Sarah Borchers <br /> 763-370-4647 <br /> • <br />