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• James <br /> From: Rea James [mailto:sales@jamespq.com] <br /> Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:16 PM <br /> To: Adam Edwards<aedwards@ci.orono.mn.us> <br /> Subject: Long Lake Rowing Crew boathouse proposal <br /> To: Orono Parks Commission <br /> Dear Commission Members, <br /> The purpose of this email is to give you our strong support for the proposed boathouse and other <br /> improvements presented by the Long Lake Rowing Crew (LLRC). We live in Long Lake, and are proud of <br /> the lake and its value to the community. A lake with active participants—whether it be water skiiers, <br /> swimmers, paddleboarders,fishermen, or rowers—signifies a healthy community that supports active <br /> lifestyles outside. Additionally,the lake is an important draw for local businesses, and the proposed <br /> LLRC improvements has the potential to boost visitors (and business)to the area. <br /> While we have only had one year of involvement with LLRC,we have noticed the rowers on the lake for <br /> many years, and marveled at the beauty of the sport. Every person I have ever talked with (no kidding!) <br /> loves the sight of rowers on the water! As we have become more involved with LLRC,we have only <br /> been more impressed with the club as it is truly a community-based club that welcomes all. <br /> Finally, establishing a permanent home for the club will help to provide programming to all community <br /> • members. This is key, as the club is relatively new(just over five years), and there is a lot of interest/ <br /> curiosity among community residents about the sport itself(rules, events, etc.). <br /> We appreciate you taking the time to review this email in support of LLRC's boathouse.We really feel it <br /> can only bring benefits to not only the lake, but to the wider community as a whole. Thank you. <br /> Best Regards, <br /> Rea and Jeremy James <br />