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t133 February 19, 1999 Members of the City Council City of Anthony 3301 Silver Lake Road St. Anthony,MN 55418 re: February 9th Council Meeting We are writing to inform you of our feelings in regards to the alternative plan introduced for the 100 year flood protection project at the most recent council meeting. It was suggested that the Silver Point Park project be expanded to possibly encompass four to six homes adjoining the park on Highway 88. This proposed addition to the project includes our home. Our family was shocked to hear of such a plan, one as to which had not previously been eluded. It is the greatest of understatements to say that we are by no means in favor of such an alternative. When the original Silver Point project was broached, we were somewhat skeptical. However,the plans were introduced and soon implemented. Though we felt that the . council had rushed into such a large scale project, we still maintained hope that the situation would prove advantageous for all involved- flood protection for some of the residents of the city and an improved park for the community as a whole. At this juncture, however,our optimism for the project as well as for the general vision in this city is badly failing. People in the community questioned why a spring start date was not considered for the park. Yet it was the council's opinion and decision to begin the Silver Point project in what was clearly a rush. Thus, we arrive at our present situation: our home and those of our neighbors sit in the middle of lagging construction zone, a construction zone that looms over us with the threat of engulfing our home. You, the council would most likely prefer that we remain silent and let you contemplate the displacement of families, senior citizens and pets without any vocal reminders of the human emotions involved here. It is not our contention, however to let you move forth in such discussion without a constant reminder of the feelings involved in such a dilemma. Our family has owned the property on which our house was built for over 45 years. In 1980, we decided to build our home. My husband,Russell, drew our blueprints,bought all of the building supplies, and custom built our home. He acted as our general contractor and approximately 40%of our home was built by his own hands. After the home was completed initially,he added a 16 x 32 foot deck which is a work of art,or should I say, a work of heart. It is a beautiful herringbone design,crafted carefully by a