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Af'3. <br />i j <br />r»Tv CF ^ <br />r <br />lOCL 1 .8 1997 <br />October 8, 1997 <br />Michael Gaffron <br />Orono Planning Commission <br />P.O. Pox 66 <br />Crystal N!N* 55525 <br />Dear Michael Gaffron and Commission Members. <br />We have a real concern about the water run off into Forest Lake <br />with the proposed development, we live at 4450 Forest Lake Landing, <br />Even though we don’t have a water problem with water running <br />across our property in heavy rains, like some of our neighbors, <br />(we don’t even own a sump pump) we have experienced the poisoning <br />of the lake from water run off. Two years ago our dog drank the <br />water from the lake when it was covered with a green slim, he died <br />within one hour at the vets office in Delano. This poison was <br />caused by the water run off containing phosphorus from fertilizers <br />used on lawns according to the University of Minnesota. <br />A study of environmental impact is recommended before the further <br />developement of Saga Hill is permitted. You must deal with the <br />2-2^ acres of added hard cover that comes with development. The <br />run off from that hard cover will wash the fertilizers from the <br />remaining acres of lawn into the lake. <br />The water clarity of Forest Lake is very poor when compared to <br />the water in the eastern part of Lake Minnetonka# V/e are concerned <br />that this condition will further degrade unless all facts effecting <br />the environment are evaluated and delt with. <br />Sincerely, <br />Bob and Velma V/olff Phone 472-4054