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The Honorable Hank Duitsman, Mayor <br />Elk River City Hall <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />Dear Mayor Duitsman: <br />On Friday, September 29th, <br />call from Council member Scheels <br />because I had signed a petition <br />land in parcels smaller than the <br />our area. Council member Scheels <br />offend you? ...Why can't I sell <br />responded that I did not object <br />property as long as it was sold <br />October 2, 1995 <br />I received an unnerving phone <br />. She said she was calling me <br />regarding her request to sell <br />city ordinance requirement for <br />asked me, "What have I done to <br />my land for a profit?" I <br />to her selling any of her <br />in lots of 10 acres or more. <br />She responded, "I think people should be able to do whatever <br />they want as long as it makes them happy." I replied, "That is a <br />dangerous "blanket statement" you are making." She then added, <br />"Well as long as it doesn't hurt anyone." <br />I told her the reason my husband and I chose to live in this <br />area was because of the "10 acre minimum ordinance." We do not <br />want to live in a development and we enjoy the feeling of being <br />in the country. It is important to my family to keep the "10 <br />acre minimum ordinance" in effect. Council member Scheels went <br />on to ask how I thought Berthel (a farmer who sold a large parcel <br />of land which was split into 10 acre lots) felt about all us "ten <br />acre people moving in. I replied that I could not answer that <br />question since I had never met the man. I then said, "I really <br />feel like you are harassing me, and I am going to end this <br />conversation now." I then hung up the phone. <br />Miring tho WOPIZ-end nci"hhnrc (mhn haA alcn <br />signed the petition) mentioned receiving a phone call from <br />Council member Scheels. They also said that her tone was less <br />than pleasant; even abrasive. <br />I truly believe Council member Scheels conducted herself in <br />an inappropriate manner. It irritates me that a member of our <br />City Council feels they have the right to "bully" people who do <br />not agree with their personal agenda. I welcome your comments on <br />this subject. <br />Sincerely, <br />De ita Palmer <br />9980 213th Avenue <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />