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• PARK MIDWEST <br /> COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE <br /> April 11, 2007 <br /> • Doug Sailor <br /> President <br /> douasaCaloarkmidwest.com <br /> Direct�Ial: 763-847-6666 <br /> Ms.Michele Krolczyk <br /> HARVEST MOON FOODS COOPERATIVE,INC. <br /> P.O.Box 448 <br /> Long Lake,Minnesota 55356 <br /> Dear Michele: <br /> Several months ago you requested my assistance in the identification of a site within the Orono/Long <br /> Lake,MN.trade area, for Harvest Moon Foods Cooperative. Your request was that I identify multiple <br /> sites,which could best support the retail operation of a community owned grocery cooperative. My <br /> instructions were to look for sites that would meet the physical criteria of a typical grocery retail site to <br /> support and drive the highest possible sales voluxnes for a 10,000 to 12,000 squaze foot facility which <br /> would also provide a Community gatheri.ng facility for other special events and groups. Because the <br /> proposed store is to be a community owned cooperative with close ties to the residential and professional <br /> population of the market,the site must also be able to provide for the following elements: <br /> 1. Intersect the communities of Orono and Long Lake. <br /> 2. Supported by walking and biking paths;Pedestrian Friendly near higher-density housing. <br /> 3. Preferably within wallcing distance from schools creating natural destination for ldds and <br /> families. <br /> 4. Safe and easy access. <br /> 5. Preferably on the"Go Home"(north) side of Hwy. 12. <br /> Lastly,my search and subsequent report did not contain substantial salient data, such as specific <br /> availabilities, for sale or lease status,pricing, surveys or site plans. While in some instances I was aware <br /> of certain such data,tlus task was more specifically designed to identify physical characteristics of <br /> multiple sites in order to simply determine the best possible physical site. It was my understanding that <br /> the cooperative would then pursue the final feasibility of the site that best fit the criteria. <br /> The attached report is a compilation of my initial findings with a listing of the most prominent"Pros"and <br /> "Cons"of each site as they relate to my above described assignment. It is clear that the last site within the <br /> report(N.W. Corner of Hwy. 12&Willow),contains all of the elements of the highest and best possible <br /> site under the assignment guidelines. However,there are some concerns with regard to the zoning of this <br /> site,which will require the cooperation of the city staff,planning coxnmission,city council and their <br /> constituents. Nonetheless,it is my opinion that this site is clearly the best suited to meet your goals and <br /> ultimately the goals of your membership and community. <br /> I look forward to further discussing the attached with you and other members of your Board of Directors, <br /> and to assisting in your fmal site selection and acquisition process. <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> PARK MIDWEST,LLC <br /> Douglas Sailor <br /> President <br /> DOING THE ORDINARY . . . EXTRAORDINARILY WELL <br /> 8085 WAYZATA BLVD.,SUITE 100 MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55426 <br /> OFFICE 763-847-6600 FAX 763-847-6633 <br />