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City Council Minutes May 16, 2022 Page 2 Alesha Kuhlmann, 22238 Johnson Street — Stated she is opposed to the extension of hours due to the noise created by ERX and to changing ERX access to Brook Road. She expressed concerns about noise, traffic, and safety. She is okay with the extension of the track and does appreciate what ERX does but feels they need to work together with the neighbors on the noise issues. Ashley Welsch, 22271 Monroe Street — Stated she loves ERX but is opposed to the extended hours and moving their access to Brook Road due to noise, drunk drivers, and other safety concerns. She noted the road is curvy, has no shoulders and is not safe for walking. She stated she can get used to some noise but hates the disrespect of the revving from the snowmobiles and the ATV's. She stated her windows face ERX and it takes three sound machines to block out noise. Stephanie Menning, Executive Director Minnesota Utility Contractor Association — Supports ERX's request because they are a good community contributor. Frederica Schuur, 21800 Brook Road — Expressed complaints about noise. She stated she could tolerate a few events a year, but it's noisy every weekend from Thursday through Sunday. Norman Lemmon, 11216 Brook Road — Stated he is opposed to the extension of hours due to the noise created by ERX and is opposed to changing their access to Brook Road due to dust, shining headlights, and squealing tires. Rick Haugland, 21475, 21372, 21491 Highway 169 — Stated noise is not an issue and noted a proposed service road discussed by the city previously should be considered. Jim Schroer, 11355 207th Avenue- Stated he lives half -mile from the track and has no issues with them. He further noted he is related via a family marriage. He stated ERX does a lot of community good. Dave Solors, 21538 Brook Road- Expressed concerns with the type of events and vehicles because they are continually getting larger and louder. He stated ERX staff can go home when they are done, but the neighbors can't. He is opposed to the daily and late -night noise because there is no break from it. He expressed concerns with selling his property for a fair price and feels his property has been devalued. Alan Skogquist, 16501 Jarvis Street, Ramsey — Stated ERX has been a positive experience for his kids comparing it to other sports activities for other families. She stated there hasn't been noise after 8:30 pm. Carl Svitzky[sicJ, Bloomington — Stated he is a promotor and puts on two events annually at ERX. He discussed decibel levels and his efforts to minimize them. He stated noise is an issue and always will be for this type of facility. He stated ERX is a P O W E R E D 0 Y UREI