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-----Original Message ----- <br />From: Missy Cottew <�> <br />Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2022 8:10 PM <br />To: Portner, Cal <CPortner(a�ElkRiverMN.gov>; Leeseberg, Chris <br /><CLeeseberg c,ElkRiverMN.gov>; hgo�odin&envisioncompan <br />Subject: Public Comment <br />My name is Missy Cottew, and I am writing in regards to the conditional use permit requested by <br />ERX Motor Park. We are one of the race teams that utilize the ERX facility. <br />As you are aware, the money that rolls into the local economy is significant because your city has an <br />elite facility for racers. Even with our team alone, we have purchased a race shop and a racer has <br />purchased a home, just to be near the track. We even started a metro division in our company, and <br />hired 12 employees to work locally. <br />What is just as important to think about is what else happens for the Elk River area because ERX is <br />here. We have had racers volunteer at local schools to help students. If you have ever had a child <br />that prefers something with an engine, or maybe doesn't love school, having a snocross racer work <br />with them during the day could mean a positive day at school. We work with local organizations for <br />fundraising events. We believe in building the community of Elk River, not just utilizing a state of <br />the art practice facility. <br />We love the ERX, and we love the Elk River Area. Please continue this working partnership and <br />grant the conditional use permit. <br />If you have any questions, feel free to call me at -. Thank you for your time. <br />Respectfully, <br />Missy Cottew <br />