Laserfiche WebLink
1765 County RokI 110. Noith <br />Mound, MN SS364 <br />C^pOg60 «nlwprMiinc. <br />INSTALLATION & DISTRIBUTION OfVISiON <br />lilCHAELA OIERCK8 <br />MQHWAV. tun W MMMAraAIM. wa <br />fMU OMMI • fra» «1<«M MK <br />April 6,1994 <br />Ml. FnncU Clarke <br />City of Mound <br />S431MayivoodRoad <br />Mound, MN 55643 <br />Dear Ms. Clarke, <br />If you could please pass this letter on to the City Council and Mayor as they consider the <br />placement of the OLL convent at 1730 Commerce Boulevard. <br />My name is Michaela Diercks and I live directly across the street [west] of 1730 Commerce <br />Boulevard. I will be unable to attend the April 11 meeting at which the movement of the OLL <br />convent will be discussed and therefore I am writing to voice my concerns. <br />My concern is not with the appearance of the building, but with its proposed use. 1 am not <br />concerned about having victims of domestic violence in my neighborhood, but 1 am extremely <br />concerned about having the individuals who have cuased t^ violence in my neighboitf'•• • <br />Several years ago I volunteered at a similar shelter for female victims of dcnnestic violence and <br />quickly understood why the shelter was equipped with ban across the windows and an excellent <br />securdy system. It is because, on a daily basis, the women being protected were being followed <br />by their abusive husbands and boyfriend. These meru by definition, are violent; and it is not a <br />surprise that the majority of them not only abuse their spouse, but also abuse alcohol and drugs. <br />Many of them carried weapons. <br />My heart goes out to the victims of domestic violence, however I do not want their violoit <br />husbands and boyfriends in my neighborhood. I do not warn them disturbing the peace. I do not <br />want them on my property. And most importantly, I do not want them mistaking my home for <br />the shelter. <br />I think that in an attempt to solve one problem you are causing another. I ask you if you can <br />guarantee my and my neighbors' personal safety? I ask if you would be willing to have a shelter <br />next door to your home, especially if you have small chil<to or an elderly parent? <br />Please reconsider this plan. Please consider the safety of our neighbor! <br />Sincerely, <br />Michaela Diercks >•