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