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August 26, 1999 <br />Dear Rick <br />We received you letter in regards to the Quail Ridge Boardwalk. We would like to voice some <br />of our opinions and concerns involving this matter. Our primary concern is with the safety of the <br />bridge. We have two young children who believe this boardwalk to be an ideal place to explore <br />and hunt for frogs and toads. Obviously they have be warned against going on the bridge, but <br />kids will be kids and I have found mine and other neighborhood children on and around the <br />barricade and boardwalk. We truly believe there is no other option but to remove this "accident <br />waiting to happen" before it is too late. Should the city decide in the future that a boardwalk is <br />needed, then and only then should a safe and up to code boardwalk be placed. I fmd it ironic that <br />a city that strictly enforces codes on decks and patios is so unconcerned with the potential hazard <br />of a broken down old bridge, over a swamp in a neighborhood with many curious children <br />running around. <br />You had mentioned an option to replace the entire boardwalk. We believe this to be a waste of <br />city funds at this time because, as you mentioned, the boardwalk does not serve a useful purpose. <br />Unfortunately the bridge has been very useful to the criminals that have been plaguing our <br />development for the last few years. This boardwalk is an easy get away for these criminals, as it <br />emerges into a wooded area. <br />Lastly, the barricade that the city put in our development is an eye sore and an insult to our <br />intelligence. Does the City of Lino Lakes truly think we are ignorant enough to believe that this <br />barricade would be sufficient to keep our children safe. Not only does it further entice the kids; <br />it also diminishes the beauty and value of our homes. I believe that we are paying enough taxes <br />(which we are willing to pay; for the luxury of living in this beautiful development) that we <br />should receive a little more consideration from our city officials. We would very much like to <br />see the barricade and boardwalk removed as soon as possible this fall. <br />We thank you for your time. <br />Sincerely, <br />Curtis and Sandy Johnson <br />1161 Ruffed Grouse Ct. <br />Lino lakes, MN, 55014 <br />• <br />