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7.2c <br />From: Joe Shimanski <br />Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 2:34 PM <br />To: h oodin@envisioncomgany.com; Portner, Cal <CRortNev>; Leeseberg, Chris _rgg_ <br /><CLeeseber2rb) EI kRiverM N.2ov> <br />Subject: Public Comment -Joe Shimanski - <br />Dear Mr. Leeseberg, Mr. Portner, and Ms. Goodin, <br />I was shocked and saddened to see the post on Social Media in regards to neighbors trying to get a <br />petition to shut down ERX. This has been a great destination for many races, 5k events, Live <br />entertainment etc. for many years. From my standpoint they have always been well respected within <br />the community, very strict on following noise ordinances and accommodating to making adjustments <br />when people raise concerns. <br />On a personal level, they have provided so much opportunity and have had a much farther reach then <br />the just the surrounding communities. We have two very good family friends from Canada that spend <br />their entire winter in Minnesota and ERX has been their home base and have welcomed them with open <br />arms. My son Ryan started watching snocross when he was 2 years old and starting riding his V <br />snowmobile when he was 4. He attended a learn to ride clinic at ERX in Dec of 2016 at 4 years old. <br />Andrew Carlson was one of the coaches and was amazing with all the kids. Ryan had an incredible day <br />and wanted to try racing. ERX has always been focused on the youth. They have given them a place to <br />start and have been a big part in developing them for more competitive series such as ISOC Regionals <br />and Nationals. Fast forward to 2022, Ryan won 2 National Championships and the entire year was filled <br />with so much quality family time, great memories, new friendships and life lessons that we will always <br />remember. <br />I truly believe this would of never happened if ERX didn't exist. In a world were kids are so into phones, <br />Ipads, video games and ultimately habits that aren't contributing to the healthiest lifestyles, I think <br />saving ERX is more important than ever. I sincerely ask for careful consideration of the petition and to <br />grant approval of ERX's conditional use permit. <br />I attached a photo of Andrew Carlson coaching a group of kids including my son from the 2016 Learn to <br />Ride Clinic. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />Joe Shimanski <br />