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WINSTON LAW OFFICE <br />April 14, 1999 <br />iiiL^ <br />B' <br />Council Member Robert Sansevere <br />Orono City Hall <br />2750 Kelley Parkway <br />Orono, MN 55356 <br />RE: James R. Renckens Subdivision Application <br />Dear Bob: <br />Thardc. you for hearing us out the other night and reacting favorably to our <br />subdivision proposal. Both Jim Renckens and I are appreciative of your effort to <br />listen to and understand our arguments against the outlots recommended by the <br />Planning Commission. It was dear to us from your questions that you cared about <br />our position and were willing to vote in favor of it, notwithstanding Charlie Kelly's <br />strong support of the rear outlot. <br />In that regard, I have known Charlie for many years and he is a friend. I was <br />surprised that he spoke so adamantly against us. My intention is to address a letter <br />to him as well, and to invite a meeting at which I or Jim Renckens and I can further <br />express our concern, not only with respect to the ouUot required by the Council at <br />Monday evening's hearing, but also the possible connection to Wear Lane. My <br />neighbors and I strongly oppose that connection, and do not see how City interests <br />are advanced when the residents of the community most affected by the road <br />connection are all opposed to the same. It seems to me that whenever possible the <br />"City’s interests" should be adapted and adjusted to fit the interests of the Cit/s <br />residents. It was clear to me and Jim that you were sympathetic to that position, and <br />we most appreciate your speaking out on Monday evening in our favor. <br />Keep up the good work. We are happy to see you on the Orono City Council. <br />Sincerely, <br />John B. Winsto <br />JBW/krm <br />cc: James R. Renckens <br />Mayor Gabriel Jabbour <br />Charles Kelly <br />Richard Flint <br />4420 IDS Center, 80 Soutk 8lK Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Tel: 612/341-9800 Fax: 612/338-6351