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N C.� �T H H E 1 G H�iS <br />L U T H E RA 1�1 C 1-vl lJ RC l---1 <br />To the Arden Hills City Council, <br />I would like to request permission to be added to the docket for this coming Monday's Council meeting, June 11, <br />2012; for the purpose of requesting a non-conforming permit exception. <br />North Heights would like to operate its Centershot Ministry outdoors; this archery program reaches out to youth <br />and their families. Our Leaders are certified, meeting safety and instructor standards. With this regard, we also <br />request permission to use the outdoor site for training other leaders as well as for running 8-10-week student <br />classes during non-winter seasons. Only certified <br />teachers teach our Centershot classes (similar to <br />what many school districts now use); at all times, <br />optimal safety protocol will be enforced. <br />The plot of land we would like to use is surrounded by rising- <br />terrain and dense wood, or parking lot/building that will have <br />barriers in place; at its shortest distance to roadway, there is a <br />500-yard leeway through heavy forest and hill. We feel the site <br />provides optimal safety for such lessons; lessons which do not <br />include hunting, but merely target practice — with targets <br />abutting first a hill and behind that, dense wood. I will bring an <br />aerial map with measurements on Monday; included here are <br />site photos, to provide added clarity. <br />This is a non-profit class aimed at meeting the needs of <br />Minnesotans who will enjoy the outdoors, as well as providing <br />them with a great opportunity to get connected with community and with leaders who bring a positive life <br />influence and invitational discipline. <br />With your consideration, I could like to request an event-exemption for an upcoming 1-week class; but more <br />importantly, I would request an annual exemption; for which I will willingly provide you an annual report on <br />attendance, safety, and any concerns worthy of sharing. Together with you, we hold the reputation, safety and <br />integrity of our Arden Heights Community at a premium and desire to be an asset. <br />Sincerely, <br />Pastor Mindy Bak <br />Cornrraunity Care %. Childrer�'s DirectUr - North f-iei�hts Lutheran Ch�arch,l%(7� I;i�k�vlay 96, l�rc�en I-�ills, Minnesota <br />