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7.2c <br />From: Jake Ingalls <br />Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 3:58 PM <br />To: Portner, Cal <Cpgrtn_ r( EIklF iverlMNegov_>; Leeseberg, Chris <CILe s _ r,,@ElkRiverMN. ov>; <br />hgoodin()envisioncomgany.com <br />Subject: Public Comment <br />I would like to comment on the proposal to shut down ERX motor park. <br />While it is within the power of the city to determine what the fate of ERX is, please consider the <br />consequences, and wider implications of shutting down this private park. <br />First of all, this park is in close proximity to many equivalent sources of environmental noise. From the <br />local mining and landfill activity, to highway 169 itself, and especially the explosives testing at Northrop <br />Grumman. (This is a private military contractor I might add, not the military itself doing testing) <br />Second, and more importantly, shutting down this park is a direct condemnation of motorsports as an <br />activity itself. If a motorsports park cannot exist here, there is no commercially viable location for it. <br />Anywhere. <br />In all other areas, multiple park projects have been, and consistently are being, denied permission to <br />construct parks within literally hours of any metropolitan area. <br />This is a de -facto ban on motorsports being implemented. And it not only goes against American values <br />of liberty, but it goes against the opinion of the federal congress that racing is recognized as a legitimate <br />and respectable American activity. This occured when they codified that racing vehicles would be <br />specifically exempt from the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. <br />I thank you for your attention in this matter that I consider truly critical to the pursuit of happiness of <br />thousands of good people. <br />Sincerely, <br />Jake Ingalls <br />