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7.2c <br />From: Ryan Cordes <br />Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 10:45 AM <br />To: Portner, Cal <Cpprtn_ r( EIklF iverlMNegov_>; Leeseberg, Chris <CILe s _ r,,@ElkRiverMlN. ov> <br />Cc: h ood!n@env!s!oncompan .com <br />Subject: Public Comment <br />Good Morning, <br />Over the weekend I saw there was a petition going around to shut down ERX Motorpark. As a supporter <br />since the day they opened, it would be devastating to lose this family first facility. <br />FAMILY: <br />To me, the Motorsports aspect is secondary. ERX is all about transforming young kids into upstanding <br />and respectful young adults. That is very hard to find in some other sports. If you were to attend a race <br />you would see these racers and parent as fierce competitors on the track, but off the track they will do <br />everything they can in a time of need. If you have time, watch the attached video. That is what ERX <br />Motorpark is all about! https. fb.watchJd29dsnllVyL/ <br />CHARITY: <br />ERX Motorpark is a huge supporter of many charities and community events. Day of the Dozers, #LIVN, <br />Hunter Houle Foundation and the yearly industrial trades display would lose tens of thousands of dollars <br />in support. <br />BUSINESS: <br />While there are only a dozen or so events per year, I know your local business love that substantial <br />impact from those events. <br />I hope decisions are made that consider the community and surrounding area, not just the opinions of a <br />few. <br />Ryan Cordes I Engineering IManagelr <br />Machining Technology - MG <br />P IF' " �PII..IF: IPIROCIF:SS PRECISION <br />www.machining-technology.com <br />