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<br />August 29,2000 <br /> <br />The Church of St. Genevieve <br />1664 Heritage St. <br />Centerville, MN 55038 <br />Attn: Gene Noll <br /> <br />Dear Parish Council members, <br /> <br />As I'm sure most of you are aware the City ofCenterville's Fete des Lacs <br />committee used the vacant church land, located north of Laurie Lamotte Park, as a <br />parking area for the "larger than ever" city celebration this past July. We had a financial <br />arrangement with Henry Cardinal. I understand Mr. Cardinal leases the land from you on <br />a verbal agreement for about $364.00 per year to farm hay. The financial arrangement <br />we had with Henry was for payment of $200. In return we were allowed to park on about <br />1 acre of the land. The land we used was invaluable to the city celebration, and was very <br />appreciated. We are planning the 2001 city celebration in much the same way. We are <br />hoping to expand the events and attendance as well as the parking area. Weare also <br />considering changing the date of the event, at this time, no date has been selected. <br /> <br />We would like to enter into a written agreement with the Church of St. <br />Genevieve. This agreement would allow us the use of the vacant land for the city <br />celebration and would allow Henry Cardinai to use the land to farm hay. We would be <br />willing to lease this parcel of land from 1 he church for $500 per year for as many years as <br />the church would be comfortable with. I feel this arrangement would benefit everyone in <br />the community. I have enclosed a sample lease agreement. We would be ready and <br />willing to enter into this agreement anytime in the near future. <br /> <br />I would also encourage the chUTe h to take an active role in the city celebration <br />next year, there are tons of opportunities for fundraisers at this event. Last year we <br />estimate attendance at about 3,000 people, next year we are shooting for 5,000. I would <br />be willing to talk with a group of parishioners or the church council about some ideas I <br />have. <br /> <br />If possible, I would like this le.tter to be put on the next Church Council meeting <br />agenda for Monday Sept. 25,2000. I will be in attendance at the Church Council <br />meeting that evening. I look forward to answering your questions at that time. I would <br />like to thank you in advance for your consideration. <br /> <br />Thank you, <br /> <br />tr ~\j~ <br /> <br />Ray DeVine <br />Fete des Lacs Committee <br />