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c � tyof � lk River February 23, 1996 Mr. Perry Coonce Executive Director Minnesota Sports Federation 592 Dodge Avenue NW Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Dear Perry: Thank you for your continued interest concerning the siting of an integrated sports complex in Elk River, Minnesota. I am delighted to advise you and • your directors that the City of Elk River wishes to receive continued consideration from the Sports Federation for this project. In fact, this communication was authorized by the Elk River City Council following a worksession on February 19, 1996. Of the various sites discussed during the February 2 introductory meeting, we believe the most appropriate site for the sports complex is a six (6) acre parcel±located in the western part of the community. This parcel has good visibility along US Highway 10 and is bounded by Hudson Street and Orono Road (see attached maps). A small portion of this site was recently utilized for the construction of a new city water storage facility. In addition, the city has committed the southern part of this site to the County Fair Board for off- street parking during the summer four (4) day fair. Both uses, an integrated sports complex and off-street fair parking, should be complimentary until the commitment expires after the 1999 fair. This site is owned by the City of Elk River and is served by municipal water and sewer. We believe the availability of municipal utilities is an important component in achieving the Federation's goal of a permanent complex as well as the city's goal of collaborative activities within the complex. • To help meet some of the city's recreational and family programming needs, a variety of activities and events could be undertaken within the Federation's complex. Many of the potential activities are outlined in a separate 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425