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7.2c <br />From: Tausha Lange <br />Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 3:43 PM <br />To: Portner, Cal <Cpprtn_ r( EIklF iverlMNegov_>; Leeseberg, Chris <CILe s _ r,,@ElkRiverMN. ov>; <br />hgoodin()envisioncomgany.com <br />Subject: Public Comment <br />Hello Mr. Cal Portner <br />Mr. Chris Lesseberg <br />Ms. Heidi Goodin, <br />I am reaching out in regards to the petition going around for shutting down ERX Motor Park. ERX Motor <br />Park has been my second home for as long as I can remember, growing up racing snowmobiles it is <br />somewhere that allows people to gather and participate in the activities that they love. ERX hosts many <br />events that are open to the public, whether it be motorsports influenced, concerts, promotional events, <br />the list goes on and on about what they can provide for the community. I am from Alexandria, MN and <br />traveling all throughout Minnesota and even outside of the state I always end up running into people <br />that have heard of or been to the great facility of ERX. They provide so much for all ages of people. <br />Personally, ERX is where I practice for snocross but I am always there in the summer for the other <br />wonderful events that they put on. Speaking for the snocross side of ERX motor park they are where <br />people go to first get experience racing and all the way to where most pro snocross teams practice. They <br />provide Grassroots racing that is meant for beginners and amateurs to gain confidence before moving <br />up in the sport, they provide the Learn2Ride clinic which helps beginners learn from the pros and once <br />again gain confidence to maybe even race for the first time ever. The events that ERX Motor Park put on <br />go way beyond the traffic and noise that are brought with them. It is a place that is unlike any other. The <br />acreage, race tracks, camping spots, the entire facility is unmatched and allows thousands of people to <br />gather and do what they love. I understand the frustration that the people living near ERX Motor Park <br />may be having but I hope you look at the side of the people who love ERX and spend many weekends <br />there throughout the year. Without ERX Motor Park I would not be where I am today in the sport of <br />snocross or be surrounded by such amazing people who I have met through ERX Motor Park. <br />Thank you, <br />Tausha Lange <br />