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<br />February 18, 2008 <br /> <br />Mr. Bill Henry, Chair <br />Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee <br />City of Arden Hills <br />1245 West Highway 96 <br />Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Henry: <br /> <br />Thank you for requesting neighborhood input regarding naming possibilities for the <br />tennis court and surrounding wetland property that the city is intending to designate as a <br />city park. Board members and neighbors have had discussion regarding possible names. <br />Additionally, I have had discussion with Mr. and Mrs. Sheehy who live in the <br />neighborhood and, as you know, donated the wetland and the tennis court property to the <br />city. They have been very clear that they do not wish to have their name identified with <br />the property. I request that we honor their wish as they were owners of the vast wetland <br />area and owned the tennis court along with the Shacker family. <br /> <br />The consensus of the neighborhood and the Sheehys' is that the name relates to the <br />neighborhood, its' geography and recreation. As such, we believe that neighboring Lake <br />Johanna is a meaningful reference. Neighborhood suggestions include: Johanna Marsh or <br />Johanna Park Preserve. Additionally, we request that any signage be minimal and set <br />back a considerable distance from the street. <br /> <br />We appreciate your seeking our input and respectfully request that you and the committee <br />consider our naming suggestions. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or <br />concerns you may have. I may be reached at 651-633-5963 or bkbio@comcast.net. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Bruce Eisenmenger, President <br />Arden Hills No.3 Association <br />