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Hugo has very few areas for these responsible young men to fish from shore. I understand that <br />neighborhoods don't want to attract a ton of people to their shore, but if an area is public it <br />should be made available to the public. These kids do not drink, they don't do drugs, they will <br />not litter and they catch and release the fish. They all belong to the Mahtomedi fishing club and <br />that is what they like to do —fish. I as a mom want them to be able to fish somewhere safe and <br />not have their lives threatened for doing it. I don't think the neighborhood should be able to <br />stop a decision for a public area. Most people can't afford to live on a lake or have that luxury <br />and a public area offers a sliver of the lake to responsible people. Perhaps as a compromise, the <br />public access closes at 8pm and that way there won't be problems. I am very much in favor of <br />creating safe spots for the youth in our area. Fishing keeps kids out of trouble and provides a <br />great recreational opportunity for other kids in the years to come. <br />I am hoping someone knows of this guy in the white jacked up chevy truck and can get him <br />under control. He cannot be allowed to threaten and bully people from enjoying the lake just <br />because he doesn't want them there and neither should the neighborhood be able to stop a <br />public access. I wish I lived there — I would let all the kids fish from my property and have fun. <br />I would be willing to volunteer and help make this area clean and safe if the city decides to <br />move forward in developing a plan. <br />Sincerely, <br />