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aep i� u� uy: �yp 952-471 -9359 p, 2 <br /> September 17,2005 <br /> To: City of Orono <br /> Attn_ City Council <br /> c%Mike Gaffi-on <br /> From: Alisa C.Butler,President&Owner <br /> T4e 5ign Age,lnc. <br /> Subject: The Narrows Saloon <br /> Dear City of Orona Council Members, <br /> Due to out of town business travels I am unable to attend this Monday's City Council meeting. However,I <br /> feel strongly that it is important to show my support and approval for the proposed expansion and addition <br /> of an outdoor patio at The Narrows Saloon. <br /> As a business owner in the community(for t6e last 1 l years),a resident in the area(Sunset Drive...just <br /> down the road from Lord Fletcher's)an occupant of the adjoining property(23$S Shadywood Road),as <br /> well as a frequent patron of The Narrows Saloon I want to see this request approved. <br /> i am aware that"certain people"(i don't need io name names or point fingers)in the area are not <br /> supporters of The Narrows Saloon. Why is this? What is thair point? What is their purpose? Don't they <br /> want to see local businesses succeed? And don't they want to see improvements made in ow communiry? <br /> They complain about noise;well,tl�ey can't use that excuse. It is simply not true. I work late at nigh[to <br /> meet design deadlines, often well after "last call"at The Narrows. I even keep my window in my office <br /> open so 1 can enjoy a little fresh air. 1 have never been distracted by excessive noise from motorcycles, <br /> loud music or people because of The Narrows Saloon and its customers_ As I stated during one of the first <br /> planning commission meetings;the noise is by far louder during rus6 hour tra$-ic in the moming and <br /> avening with ell the cars exiting and entezing our commanity_ It is actually so loud I have to shut my <br /> window to take calls. Not to mention the generai hum of ttaffic from boats,cars,motorcycles,etc_that you <br /> hear at 2:00 in the afternoon on any given Saturday or Sunday in our"little"lake community that draws <br /> people from everywhere. <br /> Which leads me to my next point. Why complain about noise when you elect to live near a busy <br /> intersection? Did these people honestly think thaz the area would never gro� Give me a break. If you <br /> Irve near an airport you're going to hear the airplanes. If you live neat the intersection of two busy county <br /> roads(the only two leading directly to our lake community)which is aLso a business district with retailers, <br /> you're going to hear cars and motorcycles,even peopte talking on sidewalks. What aze they going to do <br /> when the condo projects down the road are completed and there is even moce traffic? <br /> Jim and Cindy have been wonder£ul supporters of our community, The efforts they made when I was a co- <br /> chair for Navarre Dog days were beyond what most people would even consider. Why didn't any of these <br /> people that are complaining and now showing such a huge interest in our community volunteer to help us <br /> out or be on a committee? It sure is easy to step-up to thc plate when sornething isn't the way you want it, <br /> but God forbid any of them would be a voice of support while good things are happenina. Have they <br /> donated thousands of dollars to the park system? Did khey raise�4,U00 and donate it to Navarre Dog Days <br /> so we can use it to beautify ow community? No! Sut Jim and Cindy did and now ihey would like to ask to <br /> be allowed to make a few improvements to their business. Who are these people trying to stop them? <br />