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3. Green space in the city of Navarre is also of great concern as it is practically non existent. A. if Navarre is really the 'Center ” of Orono, it really needs to be cleaned upl If the goal is to look good, like Wayzata or Excelsior, then instead of allowing another business establishnient in an already crowded strip mall, additional green space should be considered. B. There are also apartments in the strip mall that produce a lot of noise, including incessant dog barking, and have police calls. As a matter of fact, one day last summer, we were out on the lawn and two police officers with a dog were searching our woods for something or someone. This did not give us a very comfortable feeling. 4. The residents in Orono who live on the lake pay a premium in taxes. Mike Kellen has been resident of the City of Orono for over 20 years before moving onto Kelly Avenue. All lake homeowners also hope that their home site is a good investment. Noise and criminal elements are not conducive to a marketable piece of property. 5. We have received a copy of the letter sent to you by Doris Schlampp and agree with all of her concerns and those of Mr. Austin Evans, who addressed the Council Tuesday Jan. 20"' 2004. We also have signed a petition to object to the application. 6. The Planning Committee's own Mr. Rahn made reference to the many issues brought by concerned neighbors living next to or near by existing establishments such as Al & Alma’s, The Mist and Fletchers. Every complaint brought to the police or the city need to be dealt with ai id consume a lot of time and money. These issues can be entirely eliminated and will not occur in Orono if the Planning Committee votes against the proposed application #04-2977 for a Conditional Use Permit and Commercial site at 3425 Shoreline Drive. Very Sincerely Yours, 0 Michael J. Kellen and Barbara Ward 2503 Kelly Ave. Orono, MN 55331