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Petition in support of a walking/biking path and a community gathering spacelpark on the triangular lot at 2701 Kenzie Terrace To the Mayor and City eouncii af s1, Anthry:y Viliage: We, the undersigned, hereby urge the Village of Saint Anthony to create a walking/biking path along the south side of the 27th Ave NE alley between Stinson and Kenzie Terrace and a ean:lrnunity gathering piacelpark on the triangular lot at 2701 Kenzie Terrace. Why a walking/biking path in this location? 1. Consistent with the St. Anthony mission to be "walkable", this provides a safe walking link for residents between Sti*son and Kenzie Terrace- 2. With the increase in residents in the Urban Grove and Development 65, both families with young children and Seniors have an increased need for safe walking paths. 3- Creates a connection tei Hennepin County Grand'Rounds and Rarnsey County bike paths. Why a park at this location? 1. A large arrd growing number sf seniors (age 55+) live nearby, as do fanrilies with ycung children. Both groups have limited mobility, and both need outdoor recreational space for health and enjoyment. 2. The general community in tfie nearby area needs the benefits of an suidoor space for recreation and gathering. 3. Despite annual taxes of $1.6 M paid by these residents, there is no public park in the south SL Anthony {SOSAi *eighborhood bounded by Stinsoc, Kenzie Terrace, a*d St Anthony Boulevard. 4. There is an opportunity to create a park in the undeveloped triangular lot at 2701 Kenzie Terrace, a centrat iocatiori fe:- recreatio*alty-underserved souffr StAnthony- The olrvnerof the lot has stated that he would be willing to sell for an appropriate price. 5. This park would help fulfill SAV's stated mission "to be a progressive and welcoming Vittage that is waikabie, susEinable and safu-" We urge you to give it your full and thoughtful consideration. Thank you! Page 1