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�tt�����t <br /> WAYZATA CO U N T RY C L U B cWc <br /> 200 Wayzata Boulevarcl West <br /> Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 <br /> Phone 952.473.8846 • Fax 952.475.9748 <br /> September 17, 2014 C�VNTRY CLUQ' <br /> Andrew Mack, AICP <br /> Community Development Director, City of Orono, MN <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Orono, MN 55356 <br /> Dear Mr. Mack: <br /> i have read the September 12 letter from the Chevy Chase neighbors, and thought it would be <br /> productive to clarify Wayzata Country Club's approach to their drainage issue. Importantly, when I, <br /> along with our Golf Course Superintendent met with Mr. Olson and the Chevy Chase neighbors earlier <br /> this summer, it was the first we had heard of this concern since we obtained our conditional use permit <br /> to add the drainage pipes over 18 years ago. <br /> I'm sure you will understand that as a non-profit organization with a Board and Governance protocols it <br /> took a while to vet the situation through the proper channels, and I explained this to the homeowners. <br /> Our Executive Committee thought it best that we start by meeting with the City of Orono in an effort to <br /> explore some practical steps to mitigate the situation. Our Club President and I met with lessica Loftus <br /> on August 18th, and her advice was that this matter would be best resolved through discussions <br /> between WCC and the Chevy Chase neighbors. Once we knew the City's stance, I was in touch with Mr. <br /> Olson and Mrs. Howe and told them we were working on trying to determine a workable solution, a <br /> response they seemed to appreciate. To that end, we quickly hired an engineer-at our expense-in an <br /> effort to find workable solutions to the issues. It was my understanding from conversations with both <br /> the Olson's and the Howe's that the neighbors would give us time to study the engineering report and <br /> get back with them to discuss their findings. Their September 12 letter, and your response, have come <br /> as a surprise to us as we explore viable solutions. <br /> Wayzata Country Club has always been a good neighbor to the Chevy Chase home ownert, and we <br /> clearly intend to continue that relationship in the future. <br /> I would appreciate any clarity and assistance you may be able to provide. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> C�V"a � <br /> Chris Gerardi <br /> G M/C00 <br /> wayzata Country Club REC��i��� <br /> SEP 19 2014 <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br />