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Teresa Bender <br /> From: Lisa Abrahamson <Iabrahamson@msn.com> <br /> Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 10:08 PM <br /> To: Teresa Bender <br /> Subject: Proposed RC Track in Acorn Creek Park <br /> Caution:This email originated outside our organization; please use <br /> caution. <br /> Hi Teresa, <br /> We're unable to attend the Park & Rec Meeting this week, and I was just informed there is a proposal to install <br /> an RC Track in a portion of Acorn Creek Park. Can you ensure the following note gets to the right people in the <br /> meeting? <br /> Thanks! <br /> Dear Park & Rec Council, <br /> As homeowners directly adjacent to Acorn Creek Park, we appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on <br /> the proposed RC Track. While we value the park and want it to continue serving the neighborhood well, we <br /> have several concerns about this proposal: <br /> • Loss of Flexibility:The park was originally designed as an open, multi-use space. A permanent RC track <br /> would limit the park's ability to support activities such as pickup games, youth practices, and other <br /> informal gatherings that shift as neighborhood needs change. <br /> • Noise Impact: Even non-gas-powered RC cars create noise. Many residents chose this neighborhood <br /> for its quiet environment, and added sound from the track could affect the enjoyment of nearby <br /> homes and yards. <br /> • Events and Traffic: References to hosting events or economic development are not consistent with the <br /> intended character of a neighborhood park and could bring unwelcome noise and traffic. <br /> • Oversight&Safety: Unlike organized sports or family activities, RC use is more likely to occur without <br /> adult supervision, creating challenges in monitoring safety, behavior, and shared use of the space. <br /> • Lack of Early Engagement: Residents whose homes border the park were not consulted in advance, <br /> despite being most directly impacted by potential changes. <br /> We greatly value Acorn Creek Park as a neighborhood asset and want to ensure it continues to serve the <br /> broadest range of residents in the best way possible. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Loren & Lisa Abrahamson <br /> 1868 Revoir St. <br /> Centerville, MN 55038 <br /> i <br />