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Mayor Frank J. Rog <br />1589 Roselawn Ave. West <br />Roseville, MN 55113 <br />Subject: Development of the Concordia Academy Site. <br />Dear Mayor Rog, <br />•h <br />I understand there is a need for a Parks and Recreation community <br />center and realize that this development appears to accomplish <br />this objective at a lower (apparent) cost than new construction. <br />However, I put it to you that the,true cost of the project <br />is far higher than would appear on*the surface. First of all, <br />you would arouse an unforgiving ire in the hearts of essentially <br />eir <br />all neighboring residents. These movedehere becauseople who eofhits <br />re p <br />quality of life in Roseville and <br />residential home character. You should not underestimate the <br />feelings of this neighborhood.I am <br />While you may underestimate ofethegree of concerns�nSome,of thesere <br />..you are aware of the nature <br />are as follows:. <br />1. Traffic levels in the Co. Rd. eSt�Dalonginnesota with othergnearby <br />ion <br />are already very high. This prod problems. <br />planned projects, would cause serious p <br />2. The increased traffic gill pose a serious threat to Central <br />Park School, as well as to the Fire Dept. <br />non -prejudiced realtor would say <br />3. I am confident that any property values. <br />that this project <br />will <br />lower <br />taxneighborhood prop y <br />Therefore, we shouldgeta <br />4. Increased Fire and Police protection should also be included <br />in the cost. <br />5'. Data can be shown to demonstrate that apartment dwellers <br />(even of quality apartments) have a negative effect on the <br />quality of life in a suburb like Roseville. <br />(if <br />tthis)is incorrect, <br />please present data and not meaningless <br />