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Teresa Bender From: Teresa Bender Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 9:20 AM To: Lisa Abrahamson Subject: RE: Proposed RC Track in Acorn Creek Park Attachments: Teresa Bender.vcf Dear Lisa: Thank you for your email and sharing your concerns. I have forwarded your email to our Parks & Recreation Committee Chairperson, Ms. Heidi Errickson-Grahek. I have also made copies for this evening's meeting. Mr. Durrant, approached the city with his idea for the installation of a RC racetrack and the potential for installation in a park. Either Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park or Acorn Creek Park were his choices for installation. Laurie LaMotte Park is currently undergoing transformation with a new play structure and the installation of a disc golf course. The perimeter of the park is now the disc golf course, and this was one of the areas that Mr. Durrant proposed the course. The Parks & Recreation Committee is advisory to the City Council, and this is the first time this idea is being brought forward. Very slight research has been completed by staff or the committee. The Chair of the Committee received public input through a campaign type style poll in 2024, (she attended 4 events throughout the year: Fete des Lacs, Main Street Market, an Open House here at City Hall and a Music in the Park event) obtaining the public's recommendations for new amenities within the parks and this was not a requested item at the time. The committee has the same concerns that you do regarding noise, maintenance, location, etc. The Chair of the Committee offered for Mr. Durrant to appear before them with his idea, just like they would any resident. The item is further on the Agenda for the Committee's discussion regarding completing additional commenting opportunities, continued research regarding cost, use, etc. This item will not go before Council until the item is fully vetted at the Committee level. Let me know if you have additional concerns. Sincerely, •T` ( ' 1