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• Case: OA 97-10 Page 2 of 2 <br /> The total number of properties affected by this proposal would be relatively few. <br /> We would therefore, propose that they be exempted from inclusion in the water and <br /> sewer project all together. <br /> In addition, roughly 80 acres of the proposed area is being actively farmed by a <br /> large family dairy operation. This "University of Minnesota Demonstration Farm" <br /> consists of about 140 milking cows and another herd of 100 "replacement" cattle. <br /> In order to support this business about 500 acres is needed of which this 80 acres is <br /> a part. In addition, the proposed area includes about 30 more acres which are being <br /> rented. With the loss of 110 acres, this final "American Dairy Stronghold" in the <br /> City of Elk River will almost certainly come to an end. <br /> As a whole, the residents in the affected neighborhoods, feel that if a developer <br /> wants to build homes in an area within this section, they could do one of two things: <br /> • Absorb the total cost of the city water and sewer system that serves <br /> them, into their own project. <br /> • Develop the area in a similar fashion as "Hidden Creek" with minimum <br /> • 2.5 acre lots with a well and septic system for each home. <br /> We appreciate this opportunity to provide you with our comments and we have faith <br /> in your leadership. We believe, that with your help, this growth phase can be <br /> brought to a positive conclusion for all concerned in the City of Elk River. <br />