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Elk <br /> River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River,MN 55330 <br /> October 10, 2013 <br /> Nancy Riddle <br /> Planning &Zoning Administrator <br /> Sherburne County Government Center <br /> 13880 Business Center Drive <br /> Elk River,MN 55330 <br /> RE: Grant for Acquisition of land for Great Northern Trail <br /> Dear Ms. Riddle <br /> The City of Elk River is in full support of Sherburne County pursuing construction of a pedestrian <br /> trail along the abandoned railroad corridor that reaches from Elk River to Princeton. The Parks and <br /> Recreation Commission did discuss and approve this letter of support at the October 9,2013 <br /> Commission meeting. <br /> Extending this trail from Elk River will provide a great recreational option for our residents. It will <br /> also have a direct link to 239th Avenue in Livonia Township,which will provide access that leads to <br /> scenic Sugar Bush Park,which would be about 3 miles south of the city of Zimmerman. <br /> We are very supportive of your efforts to obtain grant money to complete this trail. We believe this <br /> trail will benefit local residents, but will also eventually serve as a recreational destination for <br /> Minnesotans who live outside of Sherburne County. <br /> We applaud the County for recognizing the need to provide safe and alternate modes of <br /> transportation for our citizens. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Michael Hecker, CPRP <br /> Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Phone: 763.635.1000 PO WEAEI B1 <br /> Fax:763.635.1090NATURE <br /> www.ElkRiverMN.gov <br />