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7.2c <br />Andrew Michels <br />7605 1281h Street N <br />Hugo, MN 55110 <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway, NW <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />Re: ERX Motorpark <br />Dear Council Members of the City of Elk River, <br />I have only recently been exposed to information about the CUP that ERX has with regards to their <br />operations. I wanted to write you a note to encourage you to support the CUP for the facility to <br />continue operations not only as a snowmobile enthusiast, but also as a father of kids. Couple of <br />observations from my perspective as to why this is a positive thing. <br />1) Kids. Since the first time I have raced at ERX, I noticed the enthusiasm that families have about <br />the snowmobile racing environment, their kids having FUN outside in the winter, the bonding <br />that kids have with their machines both on the track and off in the pits and in the clubhouse <br />sharing their stories about the fun they are having, how to become better riders etc. The cell <br />phones are down and these kids are energized with the adrenaline of racing. <br />2) Location. Loosing this centrally located facility will only harm the sport and impact your <br />community provides the sport of Snowmobiling. Committing to be a snowmobile racing family <br />is a commitment which involves travel and lots of work both on and off the track. Kids practice <br />and racing locations near the Twin Cities is hard to find. ERX provides a family orientated <br />location for grandma and grandpa to easily come watch the grand kids race and practice several <br />times throughout the year. Moving this farther away from where the families can enjoy this will <br />hinder the sport and enthusiasm kids will have for this. <br />3) Community Impact. Every time I have traveled to watch, participate and help at ERX, my truck <br />needs a fill, I need to eat something, and I oftentimes need parts from somewhere in Elk River. <br />have spent money at Sammy's Pizza numerous times for my family before, after and during <br />events, I head to Menards when I need a part, purchased HUNDREDS of gallons of fuel at the <br />Speedway, my wife will go get a Starbucks while she is there... The list goes on! Loosing the <br />traffic and enthusiasm to go to Elk River will absolutely impact the community. The countless <br />events they host does impact your community positively. <br />Please keep in mind the families that love the motorsports mentality and the community impact that <br />ERX brings to Elk River. <br />Thank you for supporting your community. <br />Andrew Michels <br />