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- - ~°R51~i~P*At~Z <br />Mayor Gregory Harcus, Council Members; Robert Benke, Steve Schmidt, <br />Roger Bloomquist, Janet Janecek, City Manager James Fornell, Park <br />Board. Chairman Arlyn Gunderman. <br />Dear Addressees: <br />It is our understanding that on this, the Third of March, 1982, the <br />New Brighton City Council, New Brighton Park Board along with the <br />City Manager have convened to hear public comment on the matter of <br />the Long Lake Regional Park Master Plan. <br />The signatory herein representing the Long Lake Improvement Associ- <br />ation and individuals constituting such organization desire to pro- <br />vide the following comments. <br />Certain points should be stated for a historical perspective: <br />' The land was orginally purchased in 1972 for the purpose of <br />creating a community parka <br />' A survey conducted in 1978 showed New Brighton citizens <br />favored a natures park: <br />The land includes woodlands and marsh areas, providincr a <br />habitat for numerous wildlife species which would be <br />endangered by overdevelopment of the area. <br />' Usage of Long Lake by citizens of New Brighton for sc <br />ming, fishing and boating is already high and g.reatl~ <br />increased use could create safety and pollution prob7 <br />as well as deplete the fish population. <br />