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”4F” property classes and said MNDOT would "do most everything" to avoid disrupting this type of property. You now suggest he probably aeant they would not directlv overlay the trail* but could parallel it and build dividers. Has he no knowledge or feeling of how sterile the environment would become? What about the wetlands along this stretch? What about Eisinger’s Pond? What about the serenity this stretch of the Luce Line affords to everyone, not just golfers playing on a private golf course? As I travel the length of the Luce Line, I believe the piece from Highway 12 to west of Brown Road is the very most secluded portion of the entire trail. Does the DNR have knowledge of this change'’ What of all the public rhetoric about preserving wetlands and nature trails? Knowledgable real estate executives in this area say the DNR will cave in quickly. Is this true? What are we to do??? It appears MNDOT and its consultants intend to prevail. It also seems they will capitalise on the lack of a counter plan and much needed cooperation between an the affected communities. We need alternatives to plowing up the countryside. We need creativity. neen cooperation. We need a variety of solutions to traffic issues that include upgrading existing Highways 12, 6. 55, 11, instead of starting over. We need leadership — real leadership. Orono and the northwest area will be forever changed if this new route is adopted. A new route will expand commercial rezoning like cancer, never to be undone. Draw the Line ...now. Thank you for your responsiveness yesterday. I appreciate your willingness to discuss my concerns openly. I ask that you distribute copies of this letter to irembers of the Planning Commission and City Council prior to iheir ne.xt meetings. Cordially,/ ames Murphy^ 30 Orono Orchard Road Orono, Minnesota 55391