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From: Deborah Weston <dweston@ga-er.org> <br />Date: January 20, 2019 at 1:49:12 PM CST <br />To: "john.dietz@elkrivermn.gov" <john.dietz@elkrivermn.gov>, <br />"garrett.christianson@elkrivermn.org" <garrett.christianson@elkrivermn.org>, <br />"nate.ovall@elkrivermn.gov" <nate.ovall@elkrivermn.gov>, "jennifer.wagner@elkrivermn.gov" <br /><jennifer.wagner@elkrivermn.gov>, "matt.wstgaard@elkrivermn.gov" <br /><matt.wstgaard@elkrivermn.gov> <br />Subject: ResCare Facility <br />Dear Mayor Dietz and Elk River City Council Members, <br />I am writing to you with great concern regarding ResCare Facility possibly moving to my <br />neighborhood. Please vote against ResCare moving into our residential neighborhood thus <br />keeping families and individuals safe and out of harm’s way. YOU have the power to keep us <br />safe! <br /> <br />I am a single senior who just moved to my beautiful townhome, 1797 Tipton Circle, last year <br />from my Maple Grove home where I raised my children and lived 43 years. I moved to Elk <br />River because I’ve worked and volunteered in this wonderful city for the past 11 years and found <br />a beautiful townhome in a small senior community on Lake Orono. It is very safe, quiet, and <br />close to work, friends, and the organizations in which I volunteer. <br /> <br />I was out of town on December 17th when the Council met regarding ResCare moving into the <br />Masonic Temple building. I was so relieved to learn that you extended the timeline to make a <br />decision to conduct more research on this company. Thank you. <br /> <br />Initially, when I heard that ResCare applied to move into our neighborhood, I was concerned but <br />felt it might work. After my neighbors provided me with the police records from the ResCare <br />facilities in Brooklyn Center, Fridley and Robbinsdale I became fearful that my safety and safety <br />of my neighbors would be at risk. Many of the police records stated missing persons and drug <br />issues. Where are clients going to go? Highway 10 is on the North side of the building so most <br />likely our residential community would be the most likely exit route. <br /> <br />Please know that I am very pro treatment centers/facilities, but feel strongly that the proper <br />location of a center, such as ResCare, is very important to the well-being of the clients being <br />served along with those residing in the surrounding area. The proposed location of ResCare, on <br />the corner of Hwy 10, Upland Ave and Tipton Circle, a is the only non-residential building. <br />There is minimal outdoor space for clients to explore and enjoy. As I mentioned above, our <br />neighborhood is basically the only other option which could put all who reside here at risk. <br />ResCare should look at a more functional location, not in a residential community, that is better <br />suited for this type of treatment center. <br /> <br />In the last several weeks, a number of my neighbors have their homes up for sale. Panic has set <br />in. We are all concerned for our safety. Also, our property value will most likely be decreased. <br />What would your reaction be if this facility was going to be located in your neighborhood? For <br />me, if ResCare is allowed to move here, my safety will be in jeopardy.