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LHL comments received after 04 24 17Scandia website From: pmgove@comcast.net Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 4:14 PM To: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: Log House Landing am not a Scandia resident, but live just across from Scandia in the Town of Farmington. My family and I have owned property on the St. Croix river for 20 years that includes a town road easement to the river where small boats are launched from a gravel ramp. So I believe I have relevant experience with what Scandia is dealing with regarding the improvement of changes to Log House Landing. I have also been involved with the protection and management of the designated St. Croix River since the early 1970's as a citizen, employee of the State of Minnesota and National Park Service and via my volunteer work with the National Parks Conservation Association, The Trust for Public Land and St. Croix River Association. This segment of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway between Osceola and Marine on St. Croix (about 10 miles) has 5 public accesses - three of which are paved with parking (Osceola, William O'Brien and Somerset). Plus the Marine landing that is paved but limited parking. As you are aware, this segment of the Riverway is designated as slow speed zone where motorboats may only create a minimal wake. There is essentially no enforcement of watercraft speeds. Also in recent years water levels in this segment of the river have become less predictable in the spring/summer/fall months (boating season) as a result of climate change. urge the Scandia Council to not move forward to pave Log House Landing. Boats with trailers have an option 6 miles north and less than 2 miles south that have adequate facilities for motorboats. That is better public access than in most segments of the Riverway. I have also found at our landing (with Osceola and Somerset as options only a few short miles away) that boats on trailers generally have motors too large for this section of the river. Paving Log House Landing will encourage additional motorized use of this segment that is more suitable to canoes, kayaks, small fishing boats and pontoons. And would require considerable investment by Scandia. Thank you Peter L. Gove 2885 50th Ave. Osceola, WI 54020 pmgove@ comcaist. net Neil Soltis From: Pam Smith <nwpsmith@cox-internet.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 4:40 PM To: n.soltis@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: Comments in Support of the Carry In Option for the Log House Landing Public Hearing Packet Attachments: FLHL Petition Signers Additional 90 4-24-27 Total 390.pdf, Updated Carry -In Comments 4-24-17.pdf Attached are additional comments and signatures from the Friends of Log House Landing Petition that came in after last Friday's submission. There have now been a total of 390 signatures in support of the Carry in Option as of this afternoon. Please include these additional signatures and comments in the meeting materials for the Public Hearing tomorrow night. Thank you, Friends of Log House Landing Additional Signatures as of 4/24/17 - TOTAL IS 390 Name Lori Grafing Michelle Spangler Anne Campbell Michael Smith Tasha Boehland Stephen Bubul Graham Westphal Everett Myers Teresa M ahnke Ann Richards Dawne Meneguzzo Jim Smith Lee Lewis Julie Martin Terri Houle Gretchen Mueller Elaine Fischer Suan Cadwallader Leila Denecke monty foley Maddi Dorrain Susana Soares Peg Arnason Kim Dolling Megan Sullivan gerald montie Roger Eberhart Rhonda Bradley Brenda Ingersoll Ernest Cooper Tracy Maki V. 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There are plenty of other landings up and down the river where larger boats can enter the water, but the landing is already perfectly accessible for the hundreds of people that use it every year. Also, near the landing is a small creek where a beaver lives. If you are quiet you might may see him swim in front of the landing. The construction would disrupt the local wildlife. The landing doesn't need a more developed ramp. It works fine and the river is prone to rising, so if a ramp were to be built it would have to be big, which would further ruin the beauty of the spot. Given all the natural rock formations and the wildlife, I oppose expanding the ramp. Larger boats have plenty of other places to launch, why can't Log House Landing be for the many more smaller vessels? As far as I know, nobody has complained and nobody will suffer if we leave the landing as it is. Sincerely, A local user of Log House Landing Everett Myers Marine MN 4/21/2017 1 have grown up using the St. Croix river for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and pontooning. I enjoy fishing and floating on the river. All of these activities are in keeping with the no wake zone rules of the upper St. Croix River. There is already a developed access for larger motorized craft less than 2 miles south of Log House landing at William O'Brien State Park. The annual pass for access to all state parks is very affordable at $25. The cost to tax payers to build an expensive concrete ramp would simply be a subsidy for those not willing to pay for access at the State Park. Having more access for larger motorized craft also increases the possibility of introducing invasive species that would affect the river in a negative way for generations to come. Please reduce the impact on the river by modifying the landing to a carry -in no trailers permitted access. Jim Smith I Forest Lake MN 14/21/2017 1 This stretch of the river is a natural treasure. On the door step of the metro yet, while not wilderness it offers a very wild experience of unsurpassed beauty. There are plenty of lakes and rivers in the area where big powerboats are the norm. Let's keep this one for the smaller craft. Even though I am a paddler, I do not object to the smaller motorized boats, they belong here. The big boats do not. I support the carry in approach. Leila Denecke Scandia MN 4/21/2017 1 want to see the access to the river protected for people to use with the least amount of degradation to the natural environment. It is a beautiful spot which needs to be saved. Roger Eberhart Scandia MN 4/22/2017 It's the right thing to do to preserve this pristine and natural river community, that shares all of its wonders on a daily basis to all who visit. It is unlike any other place in its naturalness. This is because people have made choices in the past to take care of this beautiful and amazing area. We have a chance to preserve and take care that this wonderous river is not forever changed. It is a natural gift to everyone and we today are the ones responsible for its care. Brenda Ingersoll Deerfield WI 4/22/2017 My grandfather, George Edmund Ingersoll, bought this land more than a century ago. My father and his sisters donated the land to Scandia for the landing some years later, adding more accessibility for those who didn't want to use O'Brien State Park a mile downriver. My ancestors, and surviving descendants wanted the Log House Landing to open the quiet and mysterious joys of the St. Croix to those who live and work in Scandia and nearby. That peaceful stretch of root beer -colored water would be forever marred by a great, wide slab of concrete and inevitably lost trees. At age 5, 1 learned to swim about 30 yards from the existing landing. Please leave it alone for future generations by removing the trap rock and permitting only carry -in. Thank you. Tracy Maki Stillwater MN 4/22/2017 The carry -in option makes the most sense for this area. Carol Hanson Anoka MN 4/22/2017 It's too beautiful to ruin! Raleigh Koritz Plymouth MN 4/22/2017 LEAVE IT ALONE! Jacey Choy St. Paul MN 4/22/2017 "We did not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrowed it from our children." Minnesota ecology is one of the most preserved in the Arielle Rocca St. Paul MN 4/22/2017 country. Minnesota has always put their environment first. The Croix near Scandia is one of the only places to observe the natural Minnesota river ecology. James Brock Scandia MN 4/22/2017 1 do not live in Pine City (the city that auto -filled on this petition). My family owns the Log House. I have spent summers there for more than thirty years. The traffic has grown every year. If that ramp is enlarged it will only make the conditions worse on the environment. We pay more than $7000 in property tax every year on the Log House which should not be used to hurt this scenic river!!!!! Log House landing was never meant to be a heavily used Merritt Clapp -Smith Scandia MN 4/22/2017 motorized boat access. That option exists at William O'Brien, where the facilities are more appropriate to that scale of use. Sarah Hill -Nelson Lawrence KS 4/23/2017 4/23/2017 Best to have a carry in option. It is important to prevent erosion, keep the natural nature of Katherine G. Lewis Scandia MN the Landing, and make it useable for the greatest variety of users. Katherine M. Lewis Scandia MN Mark Fearing 1 The Dalles OR Leah Welch La Jolla CA Ruth Stryker -Gordon Paul Aslanian St. Paul MN St. Paul MN John Hovanec Wayzata Ann Grant Gothenberg Jeffrey Kiefer Erik Engquist Bellingham WA Brooklyn NY 4/23/2017 There is an excellent paved ramp for trailers just one mile downstream, as well as others. Returning this landing to carry -in will save taxpayer dollars; control erosion; provide river access for the widest array of users; keep the simple, natural, rustic character; and respect its historic significance. If trailers didn't have other good options, I'd hesitate, but they do. So it's a no-brainer. 4/23/2017 1 lived much of my life in Scandia. I now live in Oregon and daily see the results of thoughtless expansion and lack of protecting wild areas. Growth doesn't mean cementing everything. The strength of a rural community and natural area like the log house landing comes from having the bravery to create and maintain something that is unique and enhances the natural setting and encourages thoughtful use of the resources. People can go anywhere and get concrete launches, giant roads and expansion. Unless you want to turn your area into a cookie cutter of natural destruction and invalidate the unique setting you must act to create something that not only respects the land but helps you stand out as not just another crowded, ugly, noisy bit of urban sprawl. Minnesota was a leader in understanding the value of what nature offers. Here in Oregon we have polluted rivers, crowded endless concrete launches filled with trash, pollution and noise. Did you know there are no turtles in the Western Willamette river because of the careless and destructive expansion? Don't destroy the value you have for short term gain. 4/23/2017 1 grew up near the St. Croix and don't want to see it's natural beauty, quality and peacefulness disturbed. 4/23/2017 1 have lived there for 40 years, and know how small this little sliver of land is. This section of the river does not need to encourage 4/23/2017 larger/faster river boats. This portion of river is best for canoes and kayaks. 4/23/2017 Protect Scandia's Log House Landing Ramp from over- development. 4/23/2017 1 grew up in marine on st croix and we used log house landing to put in our boat. I come back to copas every year to make sure my children love the river as i do. Please make sure to keep such a treasure for the next generation. 4/23/2017 Leave the ramp as is with no changes. There are enough launch areas for fast boats. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's a good mantra whether 4/23/2017 one likes small government or not. The public landing ain't broke. Leave it be. Benjamin Lewis Scandia MN 4/23/2017 1 think that this is the option that is most democratic because there is an excellent paved boat launch just a mile to the South. Thank you for hearing my view. - Ben Lewis 1 love visiting Minnesota in the summer and really value Stephen Raymond Santa Monica 4/23/2017 CA quiet canoeing. No need for the go fast crowd to put in here! Ruby Englund 1 grew up nearby and visit family regularly. I want nature Seattle WA 4/23/2017 St. Paul MN Chicago IL 4/23/2017 4/24/2017 and history to be preserved. 1 support option #3 This is what's right! Lynn Stryker Julia Rocca Susan Rodsjo Scandia MN 4/24/2017 This is a historic landing on a wild and natural river and would be a shame to overdevelop with a wide concrete drive. There is a full-service boat launch available to the public less than 5 minutes from the log house landing at William O'Brian State Park, the most appropriate location for larger boats. In addition, I am against my city (Scandia) using scarce funds to build a paved boat launch when one already exists nearby. Myndi Holbrook Bozeman MT 4/24/2017 Reserving natural land and respecting its history is being forgotten in today's world, this is an example where we can 4/24/2017 put our foot down and preserve this treasure. 1 am from Scandia and the best thing about it is that it stays Robyn Engquist Minneapolis MN Minneapolis 4/24/2017 rustic and small. True country. 1 have been to this site and believe options 1 and 3 are the Julie Caniglia MN most appropriate options ecologically and otherwise, St. Paul MN especially since trailers can be used just a mile away. concern for the river chris rohrer 4/24/2017 Linde Eckstrom 4/24/2017 Stop environmental degradation! St. Paul MN Scandia website From: Jodie Burt <Jburt@vailresorts.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 5:55 PM To: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: Scandia Landing Hello, I was at the Scandia Landing yesterday enjoying a paddle on the St. Croix River as we do often when I heard about plans to alter the landing. I wanted to express my concern about adding a large concrete ramp expansion at Log House Landing (LHL). As someone that uses that landing nearly weekly, I strongly oppose this option. I do however; support the Carry -In Option as it is the best option that would preserve this very special rustic river access. Thank you for your time, Sincerely, Jodie Burt Jodie Burt Assistant General Manager - Food and Beverage and Wedding Et Event Coordinator Afton Alps Vail Resorts Office: 651.436.5245 Ext 211 Cell: 651.900.9030 92 S+Kd;es stow +fees live ton9er wL,en {t,,ty're ho+ c A+ 3ow-%. Jai Pteasea do not pont Ihi . eM811 unless you really need 1n. C' o ,. C/ �G g£CW*' ¢ Tg Ob Oki rr If all our newspaper was recycled, we could save 250,000,000 trees each year! Scandia website From: Deb Yanker Black <blacks@themoon.net> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 6:06 PM To: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: Log House Landing Dear Mayor and City Council Members - We'd like to add our voices to those expressing a preference for the carry -in option. We honestly don't want to deny our neighbors who bring down their fishing boats via trailer, but I don't see how we're justified spending the money on the concrete option when there is a beautiful landing for trailered boats only two miles away. There are so many features of this landing that make an elaborate concrete project impractical and it would be a shame to see it's historic and natural character ruined. We also think the carry -in option is most in line with supporting the National Scenic River which is a huge asset for our town and our state. Thank you for your consideration and your good work. Sincerely, Debbie Yanker Black and Jeffrey Black 20588 Quinnell Ave. No. Scandia, MN 55073 651.433.2925 Scandia website From: Karen Schik <kaschi@frontier.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 8:14 PM To: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Cc: Neil Soltis Subject: Log House Landing - carry in Dear Mayor Maefsky and City Council Members; Thank you for your careful deliberation re: Log House Landing. Everyone is no doubt tired of the discussion and wants to make it go away. Taking the time to continue to fully evaluate the situation is vitally important to the community and I appreciate your commitment in doing that. I ask you to choose Option 3, to make the ramp a carry -in only, for the following reasons: • Our number ONE goal with this whole topic was to protect the water quality of the St Croix River. The option that BEST accomplishes this is No. 3. It's as simple as that. • Not only would Option 3 virtually eliminate erosion issues, but it is the LEAST EXPENSIVE option. That sounds like a win-win to me. With all the things we need to spend taxpayer money on, it makes sense to seize saving opportunities where possible. Option 3 preserves the natural shoreline view from the river. • It preserves the rustic character of the existing ramp. • It eliminates all the issues with too many cars and trailers parking at a site that was not designed for them and has no capacity for them. • It would provide a place for MORE people to enjoy the river. Without the landing needed for trucks and trailers, more people would be able to use the access for other types of recreation — picnicking, shore fishing, swimming. Currently we have no City properties where people can simply enjoy the quiet river setting. While I do not want to limit access to the river for motorized boats, there are two excellent ramps just a few miles away that are very easy to get to. I don't think Option 3 would create any undo hardship. Thank you very much, Karen Schik 13860 236th St N Scandia Scandia website From: Lori Gordon <lori.gordon@frontiernet.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 8:19 AM To: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: log house landing I hope to attend the meeting tonight, but would like to make this comment in case I don't get a chance then. One time I was working on a problem involving some land planning that had been made complicated by trying to meet too many people's needs. I asked the opinion of a particularly wise friend and he said, "Let the land tell you what to do. Don't try to impose impossible development and make everybody happy. Just look at the land and it will tell you what to do." As the Log House Landing project has developed, there have been all kinds of opinions. Trees have been marked for removal, plans made for people to get boats into the river, but why? The river has already been wisely protected. That area is already a no wake zone. There is a boat launch at O'Brien State Park just down the road. That little road with its giant trees and bouncing stream is a treasure. I think it's telling us to be gentle. It is impossible to turn a Walmart parking lot back into Grandpa's farm field. Some things are best left alone. If there were a grassy picnic spot and a path to carry small boats to the river, it would be just fine. Scandia website From: Sam Eberhart <samuel.eberhart@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 8:38 AM To: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: Log House Landing To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to express my hope that you all will vote in favor of converting the Log House Landing into a walk-in only option. As a local resident who lives adjacent to the property, I firmly believe development of the site would be a redundancy of amenities offered in the area (William O -Brien within such close proximity), with an unnecessary expense to taxpayers. Not only would this come in the form of cost to build the landing, but also an increase in police and fire calls to the site, an increased need for trash pick-up and maintenance of the site into the foreseeable future. I am a teacher and believe access to the river is fundamental to students' learning about biology and ecology. Each year I bring classes of students to paddle and study the river around Stillwater, Osceola, and William O'Brien. In the years I have brought young people there, I have never bemoaned the lack of access points or available amenities. A walk-in only option still affords locals and visitors access to the river without many threats to the river and ecology associated with the ramp's development. Larger boats require larger trucks and often noise issues, create a large wake (illegal on this stretch of the river anyway), and can deter wildlife, amongst other issues. Scandia has the opportunity to offer a unique amenity to paddlers and shore anglers by making this a walk-in only option. It will be safer to those who use it, will save taxpayers money, and encourage people to use our State Park system. Given current threats of invasive species to the river, we would do well to funnel extra dollars to those agencies seeking to study and slow the movement of carp and Zebra Mussels. Please vote in favor of converting the landing into a walk-in only option. Thank you for your consideration and willingness to take public comment. Sam Eberhart 20455 Quinnell Ave. N Scandia, MN Scandia website From: Pamela Sherwood-Gabrielson <psherw@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 11:17 AM To: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: Comments for Log Housing Landing public hearing Hello Mayor Maefsky and City Council Members I am unable to attend the meeting this evening, but would appreciate you accepting my comments regarding the Log House Landing. My priorities for the Landing are (1) to preserve the natural setting and aesthetics of the area; (2) to provide access for emergency vehicles to the river, and (3) to prevent erosion and improve water quality. I think that the best way to accomplish these priorities is to support option #3 --using the Landing for walk- in/carry-in only (no trailers). There is limited space for parking and I think this option allows more individuals to use the Landing at the same time rather than taking valuable parking space for vehicles with trailers. I would also like to see that there would be no overnight parking at the Landing. I understand some people strongly feel that Scandia should provide a place for free access for boats to the river. I don't think that has to be. I believe that option 3 would keep costs down for implementing and maintaining the access. I feel that people who budget for a truck/car license, trailer license, boat license, hunting/fishing license can include the cost for gas to go to Osceola or Franconia or for a park sticker to go to O'Brien State Park. Thank you for the opportunity to share my perspective on this issue. Pam Sherwood 19800 Quinnell Avenue North Scandia Scandia website From: Linda Wheatlake <standtall@ix.netcom.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:19 PM To: mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: Log House Landing To Whom it concerns: My family has owned a cabin along the beautiful and serene St. Croix River for over 80 years. I am writing to firmly request stopping any further action towards building a big concrete ramp expansion at Log House Landing (LHL). I support the Carry -In Option because I deeply believe it is important to preserve this very special rustic river access so that this access remains in keeping with the Scenic River area where it exists. Thank you for taking into consideration my request. Sincerely, Linda Wheatalke,