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DAN AND MARY CREAR 1980 Spates Ave. Wayzata, MN 55391 August 27,1997 Gordy Ramm Hennepin County Tax Forfeiture 600A Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 Re: 1960 Shoreline Drive, Orono, MN Dear Gordy: Thanks for taking the time to review the above named property and work with me to come to a quick resolution on what wilt happen to this property. As we discussed on the phone I have a common boundary with this property on the southern border of my lot. I have lived at my property since 1979 and have seen numerous owners and tenants pass through the adjacent property’s doors. The property is currently vacant and has been for some time, I think about 2 years. The property has reverted back to its original zoning classification as residential property. In discussions that I have had with the City of Orono, I doubt very much if they will ever let another conditional use permit be issued for commerdal use. With this in mind I would like to pursue the idea of acquiring this property and add it to my existing property as vacant land for trees, flowers, grass and a buffer to County Rd 15. I am willing to work with the county to come to a mutual resolution and will do what I feel is in the best interest of my property and the community. The current problems with the property: • Vacant and attracting transient cars, boats, and people • Possible remediation site for oil, gasoline and other petroleum products • Large area of asphalt with a vacant building • Zoned residential but not an ideal residential lot due to proximity to Cty. Rd. 15 • Unsightly appearance due to overgrown vegetation and lack of care and maintenance. • Association with my property regarding soil contamination and future liability When we last talked on the phone I had asked you to speed the process of resolution on this property and at least remove the building and asphalt. Your response to me was to make a proposal to the county to have the building and asphalt removed at my expense in exchange for some interest in the property. Based on that conversation I have begun investigating the process of having the building and asphalt removed and subsequent planting of grass, flowers, and trees.