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Sam Mayfield,2455 North Shore Drive, stated he feels the mily Program is a great program. The one issue that he has not talked about is the fact that this place could e a fire trap for ten young ladies. If the fire system failed in the building or the electricity went out, it would be difficult to put the fire out right away. Stephanie Byrnes,301 Grove Avenue Southeast, Watertow Byrnes noted she did grow up in Orono and was a former patient of The Emily Program. Byrnes indicated she would put all her trust in Dr. Miller and that what he is doing is right. At the present time she is a 35-year old adult with a successful life. Byrnes stated she is not a mental case and does not have a mental illness but is like everyone in this room. Byrnes commented that everyone probably knows someone with ar►eatm sorder. Teachers have eating disorders,teenage boys and girls have eating disorder It i .a heart ' e �t disease that people need help for. Byrnes stated in her opinion it would be a blessing f th e people ofOrono tc>have The Emily Program to help (4. #10-3442 THE EMILYPROGRAM 2180 NO 'SHORE DRIVE, + far t fellow citizens of Orono so they can have a successful lifeEverybodydeserves a second chance,which the Emily Program offers. Mayfield stated there is not one person in this roorxi his grew witht but tit they have an issue with the location. Byrnes indicated she is very familiar with thcation r tler •laves across the street and she takes classes at the Minnetonka Art Center. Byrnes Comm he ley Orono community and grew up in it. This location is great because it is a residential area. T` patients don; want to be put away in some isolated spot. They want to feel at home in a'community and neighneighborhood that surrounds you and supports you. Dean Lundblad, 1290 Arbor Str et,rid that several of the neighbors within the 350-foot radius were not notified, so the neighbors have some sgust with the system. Lundblad indicated he had a friend in college that had an eating disorder and t hrossed paths with her recently and she is enjoying a good life. Lundblad indicated he does support theProgram but does not want it at this location. l Sharon Winsllo , Ire reek, stated " view the comments regarding the traffic and parking issues have beenlossed b er: In h • inion the'"intersection at bounty Road 15 and 51 is the worst intersection in this that this will nurse traffic at that intersection. Winslow indicated she is worried about traffic a ` .nts at that intersection I A t n Mayor Murphy commented that whatever happens ith this application will not dramatically change the situationat •intersection. Muriahy stated when the C ty Council agreed to the reconfiguration of Hill School for: r school,they hl issues with parking . d traffic at that time, and that he does have personal issuesconcerning t intersection since he was in ; collision there. Maddie stated a lot h p have some valid points both •f• and against this application. Maddie asked whether it would be feasible Bible to enact an ordinance for an int rim use period and have a trial for 12 months, followed by another 12 month trial, and then issue a conditional use permit. Maddie stated in his view that any relevant concerns could be addressed during that time and t at option might offer an opportunity to find compromise on this situation. Dr. Croll commented that there appears to be a real concern on the part of the neighbors that the police and ambulance will be coming to this location all the time but the t it will probably only be an average of one time per month. Dr. Croll stated in her view that would not have.n enormous impact on the neighborhood and the situation would be similar to a neighbor requiring an ambul. ce. I