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STATf fAIMm INSUIANCI Fuliily InsuranceJANET S. SYMONS, AGENT - LIFE & ANNUITY SPECIALIST Auto-Life-Health-Home and Business_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ POST OFFICE BOX 6 -- 3600 SHORELINE DRIVE -- NAVARRE, MN 55392 OFFICE (612) 471-0491 FAX (612) 471-0870 WE APPRECIATE REFERRALS! August 14, 1996 ORONO CITY COUNCIL PO BOX 66 CRYSTAL BAY MN 55323 ..V # ■ Open Letter to the ORONO CITY COUNCIL: I am writing to you in support of the proposed rczoning of the Church property in Navarre, and in support of the development of this land by the Voyageur Service Centers, Inc. I have been a member of this business community since 1985. My State Farm Insurance Agency is located at 3600 Shoreline Drive, approximately 2 blocks west of the Hyw 15 & 19 intersection. As an involved community activist, I have worked with both John O'Sullivan and Erv Smith over the years. Our joint involvement in Chamber activities and community projects has given me a great respect for both their business sense and awareness of their resp nsibi1ity to the Navarre/ Orono neighborhood and business community. I strongly support the rezoning of this area from Residential to Light Commercial for several reasons. A major concern is that this property will continue to sit for years to come as few people would buy the land to build priviate hom:s, and even less interest has been shown by builders of multi-family construction. Rezoning to Light Commercial will be the best situation for both the neighborhood and the business community. I have complete faith that this proposed development will meet and exceed all expectations. The Church property sight has become an eyesore over the years. This is an opportunity to create a better overall community image and increase the City tax base...don't pass this by! I will be happy to speak to this issue at the Planning Commission and/or City council meetings. Please feel free to contact me for added input. Jaoet S. Symons, Agent