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13209-180 Ave NW <br />• Elk River, MN 55330 <br />Natt~nal R D t <br />~ ~ <br />Apri121, 2009 <br />Mayor Stephanie Klinzing <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, Mn 55330 <br />Dear Mayor: <br />Pursuant to our conversation last week regarding the Dehn's 4 Seasons property, I would like to <br />provide you with a summary over view of our proposed use and very much appreciate your support. <br />National Repo Depot is a company founded by veterans of the recreational products industry. Our <br />extensive experience in working for manufacturers in the scope of helping dealers get set up and <br />employ "best practices" while developing them to successful entities, provides the expertise. This <br />along with the current industry status has initiated this business model. Current demographics and <br />market statistics support this model in our area making it the logical choice. However as we discussed <br />timing is crucial, 70% of industry sales in this region take place between January and July 4. That <br />being said, why didn't we start this process earlier? <br />1. Two of the dealer principles were displaced by industry consolidation less than 3 <br />weeks ago. <br />2. Support from floor plan companies and a contract to liquidate 8 million of inventory <br />from a major sporting goods retailer that is not going forward with marine or <br />powersports. <br />Our core business model is providing a professional consulting service to various segments of the <br />Marine, Powersports, and RV industries. Our professional assessment/appraisal will support <br />developing a remarking plan that may include offsite event, retail sale, redistribution, or online <br />marketing. This facility will be used to support all of the above. It is our intention to conduct it as a <br />fully functional dealership and will employ 5-10 people in these activities. <br />I met with Jeremy Barnhart this morning to review the application for the conditional use permit. I <br />have provided him a site plan, preliminary building signage plan. Our current plan will not alter any <br />of the Landscape, Utilities, Tree Preservations, Grading or drainage unless required for compliance <br />with the conditional use permit. It is our goal to provide a commitment to work together in bringing <br />this facility into compliance as discussed. The history of this property supports the intended use and <br />we respectfully request whatever help you can provide in the form of temporary permits to support <br />our business model. <br />Sincerely, <br />Monte Howerton <br />Owner <br />