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Fortunately for <br />neighbors none of these fears came to fruition. If the Makowskys had not sold this land to a <br />developer many families, including some of those currently opposed to developing our land <br />would not be living there today. Because of our grandfather's decision, numerous families got to <br />build houses in that development and enjoy the beauty of Ramsey and our family's land across <br />the street. <br />After the turn of the century the Makowskys had transitioned into raising beef cattle, around that <br />same time the Brookfeild development was started across Trott Brook. Soon after we began <br />receiving complaints about the sounds and smells of an operating cattle farm. We could also no <br />longer hunt along Trott Brook as we had for generations prior. Times were changing and our <br />way of life was no longer acceptable in Ramsey. <br />Eventually the Makowskys quit farming beef cattle and began trying their hand at corn and <br />soybeans. For those of you unfamiliar with the economics of farming, the income produced <br />from raising corn and soybeans on such a small tract of land would provide the owner with an <br />annual income well below the poverty line, whilst still paying taxes on a large and expensive <br />parcel of land. Farming this tract of land is no longer economically viable and is not possible <br />given the age and physical limitations of the family members. In this modern era the highest <br />and best use of our property is for a housing development. We are simply asking the city to <br />allow us to construct a development that meets the needs of the market, residents, and owners <br />alike. <br />The smaller northern portion (40 acres) of the proposed development is owned by Jack and <br />farm Christmas trees and spruce tops on the land. The Petersons have made Ramsey their <br />home for many years and live just south of Trott Brook. <br />We understand change is hard, but many times once we get over our fear of change, change is <br />good. <br />Moving forward: <br />Thank you for taking the time to hear and understand our views on this topic. We are <br />requesting that city council members continue the conversation with the Excelsior Group to <br />create a marketable development for <br />Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have, <br />Best Regards, <br />Jake Packer <br />763-913-6061 <br />ƆğƉĻƦğĭƉĻƩƩĻğƌƷǤθŭƒğźƌ͵ĭƚƒ <br /> <br />Jon Packer <br />763-913-6261 <br />ƦğĭƉĻƩ͵ƆƚƓğƷŷğƓθǤğŷƚƚ͵ĭƚƒ <br /> <br /> <br />