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r- <br /> Peter Kimball <br /> 14357 190i1' Ave NW <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> May 17, 2014 <br /> Elk River <br /> Pinewood Golf Course <br /> To Whom It May Concern: <br /> We, citizens of Elk River, a city where town and country meet,believe in the vision of <br /> Elk River: to promote a lifestyle in an innovative and involved community offering <br /> unlimited opportunities. We believe in maintaining resources that provide long-term <br /> contributions for the growth and well-being of its citizens. <br /> These core values are encompassed in a small plot of land in Elk River called the <br /> Pinewood Golf Course. Historically,members of the community, as young as 4 and as <br /> old as 99, have regularly enjoyed this city amenity_ <br /> Eight years from the original purchase and after spending a million dollars in tax payers' <br /> money, residents have been(poorly) informed--without warning and after secret meetings <br /> held without the benefit of public discussion-- that the course will not open in 2014. <br /> Citizens are disappointed to discover that the City, which represents them, has breached a <br /> contract in an unethical manner that would be prohibited by most individual's core moral <br /> values. <br /> As a result, the citizens are requesting answers from City Council regarding the actions <br /> taken concerning this city park. <br /> Litigation Questions: <br /> 1. What litigation result is City Council hoping to see? <br /> 2. Why wasn't the community asked to help make the decision? What was the rationale <br /> behind using closed door meetings and leaving the community uninformed until it was <br /> too late? <br /> 3. How does the city justify collecting revenue in 2013 if, in April before the golf season, <br /> there was never any intention to pay the bill? <br /> Budget (questions: <br /> 4. In the last five years,which city parks/recreation facilities have consistently lost money? <br /> S. What has been the`real'cost of operating Pinewood (outside of interest and principle)? <br /> What portion of these expenses are longterm purchases (i.e. new golf carts)? <br />