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E1kR fiver Recreation 7636351155 11/24/04 12:67P P.004 <br />y._ <br />Sherburne <br />County Parks <br />County Gov't Center <br />138801iighway 10 <br />Elk River, MN 55330 - 4601 <br />Letter of Support <br />Date: November 19, 2004 <br />To: William Macrtz <br />Parks and Recreation Director <br />City of Elk Rivei, NIN 55330 <br />Subject: Top of the World Addition <br />On behalf of the Sherburne County Park Commission, we offer our support to the City of <br />Elk River toward the acquisition of 102 acres of quality woodlands, identified as the <br />"Top of the World Addition". Elk River is located in the southeast portion of Sherburne <br />County, which is the 40th fastest growing county in the nation. Duc to the rapid growth, <br />the loss of and disturbance to quality woodlands is a growing concern. The need to <br />preserve good, quality woodlands, where available, is critical. This site is adjacent to <br />existing Elk River City Parks such as the Top of the World Park and Woodland Trails, <br />which have aitolht~r 270 acres of similar land cover. Establishing large, contiguous <br />acreages of forested cover helps limit forest fragmentation and assists in its sustainability. <br />In addition, the site is in close proximity to the Great Northern Trail, which is parCof the <br />abandoned railroad bed that the county has identified for establishing a future regional <br />trail system. Considering the acreage involved and the potential it has for public <br />recreational opportunities, it would serve as one of the largest green infrastructure areas <br />in the city, as well as the county. <br />Sincerely, <br />Tim Edgeton <br />Sherbtuc County Parks Coordinator/Forester <br /> <br />. ~ <br /> <br />