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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (1633)Standish, Michael From: Don McCanlies Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 9:56 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 As owners of a condominium at Vistoso Resort Casitas unit #223 we strongly support the efforts to create a Nature Preserve and Community Trail. We are encouraging the Town Council to Proceed with the project. Don and Nancy McCanlies Sent from Mail for Windows Standish, Michael From: Yvonne Gagnon Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 11:49 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso property conservation easement Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Yvonne Gagnon and Chet Feldberg Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Stine, Michelle From: Standish, Michael Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:34 AM To: Stine, Michelle Subject: FW: Town Council meeting Sept. 8th and Vistoso Property From: CARYN HILL Sent: Thursday, September 2, 20214:57 PM To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Town Council meeting Sept. 8th and Vistoso Property Dear Mr. Standish: I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2012. Unfortunately we are out of town, otherwise we would attend in person to show our support for this topic. Respectfully, Caryn and Steve Hill Oro Valley Stine, Michelle From: Standish, Michael Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:36 AM To: Stine, Michelle Subject: FW: Preserve Vistoso From: Rick Londor Sent: Friday, September 3, 20216:35 AM To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Preserve Vistoso Please include these comments in the official meeting minutes of the September 8, 2021 Town Council Meeting. 1 strongly support the efforts by the town council to negotiate the acquisition of the former Vistoso Golf Course for the purpose of preserving the land in perpetuity as a natural desert and trail. I hope the negotiations with the current owner will be completed in time for those willing to contribute funds for its purchase can do so before the end of this calendar year. I also want to thank the Town Council for its efforts to date in pursuing this goal. Oro Valley, particularly north of Tangerine, is in dire need of additional open space. Best regards, Rick London Oro Valley Sent from Mail for Windows Standish, Michael From: karen gibsoi ' Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 1:40 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and I have been actively involved with Preserve Vistoso for the past three years. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our Vistoso community make the former Vistoso Golf Course a Conservation Easement in order to ensure that this property will be protected and managed in perpetuity as a conservation project and as an open space. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful and needed amenity to our Oro Valley community, which will now be available for all of us and for all future generations to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Thank you. Sincerely, Karen Gibson Oro Valley, AZ 85755 I Standish, Michael From: Dave Hall Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 1:26 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso Golf Course We support the purchase of the golf course to be used for open areas. IIRM- IN Standish, Michael From: Sloan King Sent: Monday, September 6, tun iz:21 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 To Whom it May Concern: I am very pleased to hear that the city of Oro Valley is continuing to engage in negotiations with the TCF to purchase/preserve the land on the former golf course. I sincerely look forward to a successful resolution of the negotiations in purchasing this wonderful Vistoso property. I hope it occurs soon! Sincerely, Sloan King (resident of La Terraza) Dr. Sloan R. King, PhD Tucson, Arizona 85711 This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. 19=1 Virus-free. www.ava.com Standish, Michael From: D Marsh , Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 12:43 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 I am a homeowner on border of the golf course property and would like it preserved for walking trails and animal habitat. We bought for the golf course not aware that it would soon be abandoned so would like to be able to at least walk on trails. Sent from my iPhone Regards, Debbie Marsh Standish, Michael From: Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 6:39 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Please enter these comments into the Public Record and official minutes for the September 6 Town Council Meeting regarding the Vistoso Golf Property Dear Mr. Standish, I live in Stone Village in Rancho Vistoso and would like to commend the Mayor, Vice Mayor, other Council Members, Town Manager, Town Attorney and staff for your efforts to acquire the former Vistoso golf property and establish it as a nature reserve with a conservation easement in perpetuity. As a golf course, the property was used by a small part of our community, but as a nature preserve it will be available to everyone. And not just those with views of the property — many from other neighborhoods visit the trail frequently. It is a safe place for families with small children to walk and bike safely away from traffic, and a smooth surface for seniors and people with disabilities. And how wonderful that the Conservation Fund will make the acquisition at no expense to the tax payers. What a fine feather in the cap of all members of the Town Council. And since the property is already a natural desert, future maintenance expenses will be low. Many people in Oro Valley have come here from around the country and are not familiar with our desert habitat. It will provide educational opportunities for residents, visitors, and school children. This will be an amenity that few if any other communities have, and sets Oro Valley apart from the rest. It is time to draw this long project to a close. Acquire the property now. And if the seller will not go along by refusing a second cash offers based on three fair market appraisals, acquire the property by eminent domain. Your community stands behind you. Let's get this done! William J. Murray Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Standish, Michael From: Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 7:02 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 We support the effort to Preserve Vistoso ! Thank you ! The Langeliers Friends of Preserve Vistoso Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS Standish, Michael From: Felicia Menten Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 7:05 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, write you as a resident who lives near the former Vistoso golf course. I ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. After several agonizing years, it appears this nightmare is about over. We urge the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion. We wholeheartedly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. Finally, we know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this done. We thank them for their efforts. This green space is a beautiful parcel of land that is enjoyed by many people for recreation. As a green space, it is inclusive of many people who wish to enjoy it, not just the people who are golfers. It has a much broader appeal as a recreation area than it did as a golf course. Thank you for your attention! Felicia Menten Oro Valley Standish, Michael From: rjc University of Minnesota Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 7:20 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 I support the Towns efforts to date, and will be glad to see successful negotiations to purchase the Vistoso property. Roberta Collins Sun City Oro Valley Standish, Michael From: Lance DeNardin Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 7:34 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Mr. Standish: I would like to share my support for the efforts to keep what was Vistoso Golf Course as green space. I moved here in 2009 because Oro Valley was committed to dark skies and preserving the area. I would truly like to see us stay true to what brought me here. Thankyou Lance DeNardin Standish, Michael From: David Burns Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 7:59 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, Please share my simple sincere comment below with the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town Manager, Attorney, and Council during the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! for making the Vistoso property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity for all residents in Oro Valley. Respectfully, David Burns Standish, Michael From: Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:06 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 We appreciate support and efforts of town council and staff to execute purchase of GOLF CLUB AT VISTOSO. We support purchase of this property as it will be great enhancement to quality of life in Oro valley. Standish, Michael From: Dina Westermeyer Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:06 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 I am a resident of Oro Valley and am requesting for the purchase of the golf course go through. Thank you Dina Westermeyer Sent from my iPhone Standish, Michael From: Annette Cody Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:09 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Annette and Larry Cody Sent from my Whone Standish, Michael From: Peggy Quinn Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 8:12 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September S. 2021. Respectfully, Peggy Quinn Oro Valley Sent from my Wad Standish, Michael From: Chris Kmotorka Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 9:11 FM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 We are writing in support of the purchasing of the Vistoso Property by the town of Oro Valley for the creation of a park/preserve. We have lived in OV for twenty-five years and are supportive of any green space preservation and other public areas expansion. Thank you for your time and consideration. Chris & Joan Kmotorka Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Standish, Michael From: Mary Sheeley , Sent: Friday, September 3, 2021 9:19 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: In Support of the Vistoso Property Purchase Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have actively supported the Vistoso property purchase. Open space is as increasingly important as we continue to develop and raze the desert around us to build more homes, schools, and business developments. Nature is important, and residents like me thirst for accessible, protected natural spaces within our neighborhoods. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and I thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Mary Sheeley AZ 85737 Standish, Michael From: Kathy Gagnoi Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 1:49 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish Having lived in Oro Valley for nearly two decades. It is with some relief that we read of the progress the Town of Oro Valley and the Conservation Fund are making toward a positive and ethical settlement in the Vistoso Golf Course property . We support a proposal currently under consideration by the council Michael and Bridget Gagnon Estates at Honey Bee Ridge Standish, Michael From: Mike Michel: Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 3:33 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso golf property Dear Mr. Standish, I support the Town's efforts to date and I hope for a successful resolution of the negotiations to purchase the former Vistoso golf property. My family really enjoys walking the paths of this property and viewing the wildlife there. It is a wonderful asset and certainly worthy of the town's continued effort. Please enter my comments into the official public record / meeting minutes of the September 8, 2021, Town Council meeting, thank you Mike Michels Standish, Michael From: Janet McLean Sent: Saturday, September 4, 20214:55 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 We support the great effort of the town as they move forward in negotiations with Romspen to purchase the old Vistoso Golf Club. Let's finish this and look forward to enjoying that area once again Janet & Peter McLean Oro Valley AZ Sent from my iPhone Standish, Michael From: Jack Stinnett Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 5:03 AM To: Standish, Michael Cc: Winfield, Joe; Barrett, Melanie; Jones -Ivey, Joyce; Nicolson, Josh; Solomon, Steve; Greene, Harry Subject: Support for preserving the former Vistoso Golf Course as Open Space Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively supporting the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my thanks to the Conservation Fund, and the Town of Oro Valley, for working together to make this property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space. This project has taken a very long time and we thank Mayor Winfield and Council, Town manager Jacobs and the town attorney, for their work to add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all residents and visitors to enjoy. Jack and Connie Stinnett Oro Valley Standish, Michael From: John F. Bona Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 5:21 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Hola Neighbors, Esteemed Council Members and OV Staff: I know this is all a part of yourjob but thanks are in order for your efforts to bring about the resolution to enhancing our city with a glorious nature preserve with the purchase of the abandoned Vistoso Golf Club. The 8th hole partially empty lake is stinking badly with the monsoon waters accumulating and festering in neglect. Stay the course. Marsha Thrall Oro Valley Voter Standish, Michael From: Dawn A. Walke Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 5:22 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso Property Mr. Standish I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community make the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. Let this fabulous property become our Golden Gate, Rock Creek or Central Park. The citizens of Oro Valley, as well as the greater community, deserve a swath of natural habitat with which to connect with nature. Time spent in parks and green spaces can help people fight against mental health issues like depression, anxiety and stress. There is ample evidence that separation from nature is detrimental to human development, health and wellbeing, and that regular contact with nature is required for mental health. I thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to benefit from. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Dawn A Walker Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Sustainable Design is Intelligent 1 Standish, Michael From: Paul Licke Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 5:34 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 As a frequent resident of the Town of Oro Valley I support the negotiations with Romspen concerning the purchase of the former Vistoso Golf Course. A successful outcome would be a win win for everyone in Oro Valley. (Dr.) Paul Licker Standish, Michael From: Amy D'Ambrosic Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 5:59 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Mr. Standish, I am writing the Council asking to please work towards a quick and successful negotiation of the Vistoso golf course. We are members of the Preserve Vistoso group and want to continue to enjoy the beauty of the area for years to come. Thank you in advance Amy and Anthony D'Ambrosio Standish, Michael From: William Elgei Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:10 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We are residents of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. We would like to express our support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been too long in coming and we thank all those involved for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Sent from Mail for Windows Standish, Michael From: Jeremiah Beverly Young Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:26 AM To: Standish, Michael Cc: Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valllands Drey, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Jeremiah Young Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Standish, Michael From: Ira Isra, Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:26 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Greetings, I'm Ira Israel, an Oro Valley homeowner in the area of the Vistoso Golf Course. My wife Brenda and I support the Preserve Vistoso and the Town's efforts thus far to take over this abandoned property. With think it's time this came to a successful resolution to purchase the Vistoso property and move forward with the sensible plan of turning it into green space for everyone's benefit. We kindly ask our comments be made part of the Town Council meeting on 8 September. Respectfully, Ira and Brenda Israel Oro Valley Standish, Michael From: Beverly Young Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:30 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We write as residents who live on the former Vistoso golf course. We ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. After several agonizing years, it appears this nightmare is about over. We urge the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion. We wholeheartedly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. Finally, we know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this done. We thank them for their efforts. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Thank you for your attention! Respectfully, Beverly Young Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Standish, Michael From: Kim Clifford Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:48 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish and members of the Town Council and staff: Please enter this letter as part of the minutes of the Sept. 8 meeting regarding the Vistoso golf club property. We can't thank you enough for all the work you've done toward preserving this beautiful and unique property for the town of Oro Valley. As long-time members of the golf club and as residents on the 16th hole, we were heartbroken to think of what could happen. But now, thanks to all your hard work, and your vision, we're overjoyed to think that the golf course might be preserved for everyone. In such tumultuous times, saving and repurposing a small but special piece of our Earth is more important than ever, a green investment for the future of Oro Valley that everyone can share. We are so grateful to you and to everyone who worked a long time on this complicated project. We're hopeful for a happy ending. Kim Clifford John Riccio Oro Valley Sent from my iPhone Standish, Michael From: Paul Licke, Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:51 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: For inclusion in Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Resend with corrections As a frequent resident of the Town of Oro Valley I support the negotiations with Romspen concerning the purchase of the former Vistoso Golf Course. A successful outcome would be a win win for everyone in Oro Valley. Please be sure that my comments become part of the official meeting minutes of the September 8, 2021, Town Council meeting. (Dr.) Paul Licker Oro Valley Standish, Michael From: Teri Hansen Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:55 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 I support the Town's efforts to date and want a successful resolution of the negotiations to purchase the Vistoso property. THe property is a vital part of the Sonoran desert and should be preserved for generations to come. Please include my comment in the September 8, Town Council meeting. Teri Hansen Standish, Michael From: Daliah Bui Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 7:22 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We write as residents who live on the former Vistoso golf course. We ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. The plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a presence that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity will help set OV apart from other towns around the country and set an excellent example for the extraordinary results the OV management team achieved when all sides work together for the better of the town and its citizens. After several agonizing years, it appears this nightmare is about over. We urge the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion. Finally, we know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this done. We thank them for their efforts. Thank you for your attention! Son and Daliah Bui Oro Valley, AZ 85855 Sent from my iPhone Standish, Michael From: sid Simpson Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 7:29 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Mr. Standish, My wife and I have owned a condo in the since 2001. As golfers we were terribly disappointed that the golf course did not survive. However, it would be a shame if the golf course property wasn't preserved as a parks area. We support the town's effort to purchase the Vistoso golf course property and hope that a successful resolution is forthcoming. Please add our comments to the official meeting minutes of the September 8, 2021 Town Council meeting. Thank you. Sid and Glenda Simpson Standish, Michael From: Richard Surowiei Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 7:55 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso Golf Course Town Clerk Standish I support the Town's effort to purchase the Vistoso property. Please ask the Council to support this effort. Thank you Richard Surowiec Oro Valley resident. Standish, Michael From: BK Baird Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 7:55 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Brian K Baird Standish, Michael From: Lillian Young Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:03 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso I fully endorse the support of preserving this property for the future - its about generations to come and doing the right thing! Lillian 1 Standish, Michael From: Sharon Burns Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:16 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Hello Mr. Standish, As a property owner with our neighborhood right on the Vistoso golf property, I am anticipating a quick resolution to the negotiations in favor of Preserve Vistoso's goals! Residential property is our most expensive yet important investment so we are counting on you to make it hold true. Regards, Sharon Burns Standish, Michael From: Tim Hilzendeger Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:22 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr Standish, I am a long time resident of Oro Valley and wish that these comments be entered into the official minutes of the Sept 8 Town Council meeting. I do support the effort of the Conservation Fund to turn this property into a pressure that can be enjoyed by the residents of Oro Valley. Thank You Tim Hilzendeger Standish, Michael From: Liz Hermar Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:26 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We write this as 20 -year owners of a condo on the former Vistoso golf course. After way too many years of uncertainty, it appears our community will finally see the successful conclusion of the negotiations to purchase the Vistoso property. We have always supported the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a protected preserve, in perpetuity, that can be enjoyed by all those who live or visit Oro Valley. We want to thank the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Attorney, Town Manager, and all others on the Oro Valley Town Counsel who have been working diligently to get this accomplished. We ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of the September 8th Town Council meeting. Thank you, Elizabeth & Howard Herman Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: divotstwo Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:28 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We wholeheartedly support the efforts to purchase the Vistoso Golf Course and keep it as open space for the residents of Oro Valley. It is quite clear that it has become a popular place to experience the wildlife of the desert while exercising. A much better use of the property than a golf course! Sincerely, Sue Keeney and Gretchen Byrd Oro Valley Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS Standish, Michael From: irene swair > Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:35 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr Standish, Please present my comments at the Council Meeting of Sept. 8, 2021 and put into the record. Thank you! I am extremely pleased that the Conservancy and the Town of Oro Valley are taking steps to Preserve the Golf Course at Vistoso for perpetuity to be an open natural preserve. My choice to move to Oro Valley 2 years ago, and not other places, was the natural environment that the Town kept just that... Natural. It is a delight to walk and see natural vegetation and the reptiles, birds, deer, javelinas, rabbits, and more, living amongst us. Please keep working as you all have so diligently been doing to preserve Vistoso, this natural landscape, for all us now and into the future for Oro Valley. We deserve to keep our community beautiful and a joy to live in! Thank you In appreciation, Irene Swain Rancho Vistoso owner Standish, Michael From: Julie Wagne Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:35 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Supporting the Vistoso Property Purchase Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively watching the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Julie Wagner Oro Valley, AZ Julie Wagner Eph 4:29 Standish, Michael From: Deane Alban Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:36 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 I've been an Oro Valley resident for over 11 years. I fully support the purchase of the Vistoso property by the Conservation Fund. This land has been an under-utilized eyesore for way too long. Best wishes, Deane Alban Standish, Michael From: W J Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:18 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We support the Conservation Society's courageous efforts in negotiating with Rompsen to ensure that the former Vistoso golf course is properly protected and managed solely and exclusively for conservation purposes and open space in perpetuity. Rompsen has effectively and absolutely abandoned this property for almost four years, creating health and safety issues, including but not limited to, an abandoned concrete lake that is a dangerous breeding ground for insects and mosquitoes, overgrown invasive plants causing future fire hazards, abandoned unsightly structures giving rise to potential vandalism and much more. We support the towns efforts to bring a swift successful conclusion and immediate resolution to the negotiations for the purchase of the Vistoso property. This has gone on long enough. The time is now. It is the duty of this government, any government, to protect the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. Thank the Mayor, City Council, Town Manager, City Attorney, Town Manager and all of the hard working wonderful city employees. Please include these comments as part of the official Town Council meeting Minutes of September 8, 2021. W. J. Abbott Oro Valley, Arizona 85755 Standish, Michael From: Patty Urd Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:20 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 We support the Town's efforts to date and want a successful resolution of the negotiations to purchase the Vistoso property. Appreciatively, Clara E. Urch Pamela Dee Bartelle Standish, Michael From: Bill Gallaher Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:21 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso We appreciate all the hard work in trying to preserve our much needed "open space"! 1 Bill & Mary Jo Gallaher Sent from my iPhone Standish, Michael From: Tom Stegman Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:24 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Former Vistoso golf course property Mr. Standish, Please forward this email to the Town Council prior to the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting and allow my comments to be entered into the official meeting minutes. Esteemed members of the Oro Valley Town Council, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town Manager and Attorney and Town Staff, Thank you all for your continued work and dedication to work with The Conservation Fund to purchase this property and bring some closure to this long-term nightmare. All of us in Rancho Vistoso appreciate all you have done. The permanent preservation of this beautiful space for recreation, hiking, biking and family use will be an asset to Oro Valley for many years to come. But the purchase is not yet complete. We are finally to the point at which your support is crucial to bring this to an acceptable conclusion. You have the ability to not let this drag on for yet another year. Please consider the importance of this addition to the Town's parks and recreation inventory for the future residents of Oro Valley as it continues to grow. The benefits will be long term. Thank you again for your support in this matter. Sincerely, Tom Stegman Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Standish, Michael From: Dwight Hendrickson Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:25 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 To the Oro Valley City Council: I completely support the Town's efforts to date and want a successful resolution of the negotiations to purchase the Vistoso property. Respectfully, Dwight Hendrickson Oro Valley, AZ What the head makes cloudy, the heart makes very clear Standish, Michael From: Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:35 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Former Vistoso golf course property We are residents of Oro Valley, and would like to express our appreciation and support for the work performed and being done by the Mayor, town council and all those involved in the purchase and preservation of the former Vistoso golf property. We fully support the Conservation Fund plan to preserve the property in perpetuity. Please enter this email into the official minutes of the September 8, 2021,town council meeting. Sincerely, Maria and Curt Young Oro Valley AZ 85755 Standish, Michael From: Ron Locher Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:44 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Mr. Standish, We have been proud residents of Oro Valley for the past 18 years and truly love it here. The decline of the Romspen-owned golf course has been a blight on the town for the last three+ years and, frankly, Romspen's previous failure to negotiate in good faith is very disconcerting. Please do everything in your power to support the Conservancy's efforts to bring a much needed nature preserve/public walking path to our town. In just the past month alone I have seen five deer on many occasions, wildcats, many javelinas and coyotes, and was told by a fellow walker that he and his wife had seen a female cougar and her cub. It seems to me that these beautiful creatures within our very town boundaries should be preserved at all costs. How many towns can claim to fully surround a nature preserve such as this? And then to be able to walk among these animals in their natural state... priceless! Please make this email a part of the official minutes for the September 8, 2021 Town Council meeting. Respectfully, Ron Locher and Linda Scalise Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Iverson's Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 10:00 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Michael Standish and Oro Valley Council Members Sept 4, 2021 Thank you for allowing us to voice our strong support to complete the purchase of the former Vistoso Golf Course from Romspen after over 3 years of negotiations. Your positive action to purchase the property for use as a preserve, in perpetuity, will provide a lasting legacy for all future generations and enhance our community in numerous positive ways. Thank you for your efforts and support. Doug and Mary-jo Iverson Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Owners/Residents since 2021 Standish, Michael From: nebmaze Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 10:04 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 This is a great opportunity for the city to set aside a wonderful recreation area for its residents with trails and restrooms already built. Do not pass this up. Don Maze Oro Valley Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS Standish, Michael From: Michelson, Brao Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 10:12 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Brad Michelson The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments from Infinity Systems Engineering, LLC may contain confidential and/or proprietary information, and is intended only for the named recipient to whom it was originally addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution, or copying of this e-mail or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and permanently delete the e- mail and any attachments. Standish, Michael From: Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 10:25 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Mayor and Members of the Town Council - My name is Dan McLaughlin. My wife and I own property which abuts the Golf Course property. We are very encouraged by the recent news that this issue may be finally moving toward a resolution. We are so appreciative of the work that has been done by the Town Council, The Conservation Fund, and Preserve Vistoso. Our request is that you now do whatever is needed to bring this effort home. Lets get it done! In the days ahead, when we and the many others who live around the property are listening to coyotes instead of bulldozers, and the property is being enjoy daily by people looking to connect with Nature, we will be glad we fought this fight, Thank you for fighting for us! I ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. Sincerely, Dan McLaughlin Oro Valley AZ 85755 Standish, Michael From: Connie McLaughlin Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 10:36 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: The Vistoso Golf Course Mr Standish, We live on the golf course and have been actively involved in preserving the golf course for the residents of Oro Valley to be used as Open Space. We have pledged money to help the Conservation Fund buy the property. I would like to express further my support for the Conservation Fund and the town of Oro Valley to finalize the process of making the property a Conservation Easement and ensure the property will be open space for the tax paying Oro Valley residents to use in perpetuity. Thank you for the work you all at the Town of Oro Valley have done on this. It has been a long haul for all of us. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council meeting on September 8th. Thank you, Connie McLaughlin Sent from Mail for Windows Standish, Michael From: Connie McLaughlin Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 10:38 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso Golf Course Mr Standish, We live on the golf course and have been actively involved in preserving the golf course for the residents of Oro Valley to be used as Open Space. We have pledged money to help the Conservation Fund buy the property. I would like to express further my support for the Conservation Fund and the town of Oro Valley to finalize the process of making the property a Conservation Easement and ensure the property will be open space for the tax paying Oro Valley residents to use in perpetuity. Thank you for the work you all at the Town of Oro Valley have done on this. It has been a long haul for all of us. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council meeting on September 8th. Thank you, Connie McLaughlin Sent from Mail for Windows Standish, Michael From: Gail King Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 10:39 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and live on the former Vistoso golf course. I ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of the September 8 Town Council meeting. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and I thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping to add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Again, please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Gail L. King Oro Valley Standish, Michael From: BRUCE SEELY Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 10:40 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Town Clerk Michael Standish for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Vistoso Highlands in Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official Hart of the Town Council Meeting on September 8.2021. Respectfully, Bruce & Cindy Seely BCS Sent from my Wad Standish, Michael From: Teresa Marro Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 11:16 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso Golf Course Property - Town Council Meeting, September 8, 2021 Importance: High Dear Mr. Standish, Please forward this email to the Town Council prior to the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting and allow our comments to be entered into the official meeting minutes. Dear Members of the Oro Valley Town Council, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town Manager, Town Attorney and Town Staff: We are 20 year residents of Oro Valley (Vistoso Highlands #1) and are writing to support swift and final resolution of the former Vistoso Golf Course property negotiations. The Rancho Vistoso Community is committed to the Town of Oro Valley and the Conservation Fund for immediate resolution to convert the property into a Conservation Easement to ensure the land will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. Conversion of the former Vistoso Golf Course property to green space in perpetuity will be a beautiful and unique asset for the Town of Oro Valley. We thank the Oro Valley Town Council, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town Manager, Town Attorney and Town Staff for their commitment and dedication in achieving this outcome. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting minutes on September 8, 2021. Sincerely, Teresa Marro and Jerry Lounsbury Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Standish, Michael From: Dan Chojnacki Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 11:37 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I write as a resident who lives on the former Vistoso golf course. I also ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. I urge the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion. I wholeheartedly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. Finally, I know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this done. I thank you all for your efforts. Sincerely, Dan Chojnacki Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 1 Standish, Michael From: Ranna and Don Carte Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 11:39 AM To: Standish, Michael Cc: Ranna and Don Subject: Two Oro Valley residents for converting the Golf course to a Nature Preserve We are in complete support for converting the former golf course into a nature preserve with community trails. Oro Valley is a wonderful community and a very active community that would greatly benefit and enhance our natural habitat with a nature preserve with trails. Thank you, Ranna Patten -Carter Donald Carter Standish, Michael From: Stan Riggenbach Sent: Saturday, Septemoer 4, 2021 11:40 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, Please enter this email into the official minutes of the September 8 Town Council meeting. I am a resident of Oro Valley who lives on the former Vistoso golf course, and I have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I urge the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion. I strongly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. I know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this done, and I thank them for their efforts. Thank you for your attention! Stanley Riggenbach Oro Valley Standish, Michael From: Emilia Riggenbach Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 11:41 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, Please enter this email into the official minutes of the September 8 Town Council meeting I am a resident of Oro Valley who lives on the former Vistoso golf course, and I have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I urge the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion. I strongly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. I know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this done, and I thank them for their efforts. Thank you for your attention! Emilia Riggenbach Oro Valley Standish, Michael From: Sandy SPIEWAK Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 11:56 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Fwd: Dear Mr. Standish, We live on a lot in Fairfield that backs up to the previous Vistoso Golf Course. Since the closing of the golf course, we have been concerned about and involved in preserving this precious parcel for us and future Oro Valley residents. The process has been somewhat painful and our neighborhood has endured some of the more visible scars as a result of the shutdown and the long journey to resolution. We are so hopeful and give our full support as the town of Oro Valley, Romspen and the Conservation Fund come to an agreement on how best to preserve this valuable asset for years to come. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to this matter, Sandy and Bob Spiewak Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Nancy Bartlett Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 12:16 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish: Thank you and the board for your hard work to Preserve Vistoso. I have made a financial pledge in support of this purchase. My enthusiasm has not waned. Let's get this deal done! Nancy Bartlett Sent from my Whone Standish, Michael From: Leonard Harvey Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 12:45 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 I support Preserve Vistoso to keep the land as a preserve. What makes the Vistoso community special for many years was the beautiful golf course. Now the land is in shambles. Putting homes on this property would increase the traffic, pollution and the already more than manageable carbon foot print. We need to save this land for the community that lives here. Leonard J. Harvey MD, MBA Standish, Michael From: RAYMOND BARTH Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 1:36 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Please forward to the Town Council for the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting Mr. Standish, Please forward this email to the Town Council prior to the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting and allow my comments to be entered into the official meeting minutes. TO: Mayor Winfield, Vice Mayor Barrett, Councilmember Nicolson, Councilmember Solomon, Councilmember Bohen, Councilmember Jones -Ivey and Councilmember Greene: The town of Oro Valley is a special place to live. The addition of the Vistoso property as a conservation area will enrich Oro Valley by providing a new and unique recreation option for all residents to enjoy. I fully support The Conservation Funds goal to preserve the Vistoso property and like many other residents, I have pledged personal financial support for TCF's acquisition of the 202 acres. The partnership of literally thousands of residents, along with The Conservation Fund and you, the Oro Valley Town Council, has brought us to this point. Achieving this goal is within our power. Please take whatever action is needed to bring our efforts to a successful conclusion. Thank you for your support, Ray Barth Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Standish, Michael From: Cariad Susannah Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 1:43 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr Standish, As a resident of . want to thank you, the Town of Oro Valley & Preserve Vistoso for working with TCF to preserve the former Romspen golf course area from yet more urban development. Please accept sincere appreciation for all the efforts to preserve this area in perpetuity for all who love Oro Valley. This will enhance the lives of all our residents, snow birds & tourists to our wonderful valley. We are so grateful for the tireless determination of all parties to maintain the beauty of our high desert environment. Don't give up, you have massive support from so many! Sincerely, Susannah Cameron Crichton Standish, Michael From: John J. Barr Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 1:50 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 We are 22 year residents of Oro Valley. We have followed the public discussion of the future of the Vistoso golf course and have supported Preserve Vistoso in its attempts to find a solution that would deliver a major park asset to the people of Oro Valley. One that will benefit the whole community. We wholeheartedly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley forever. And thanks to the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and other City employees for their hard work to bring this to success. We hope Council will do whatever it takes to bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion. Please enter this email into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. John Barr & Jennifer Shifrin Oro Valley Address Standish, Michael From: cedar stagner Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 2:49 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso Please Dear Mr. Standish, We write as residents who live on the former Vistoso golf course. We ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. After several agonizing years, it appears this nightmare is about over. We urge the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion. We wholeheartedly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. Finally, we know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this done. We thank them for their efforts. Thank you for your attention! Dan and Cedar Kile Oro Valley, AZ 1 Standish, Michael From: cedar stagner Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 2:50 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso Please Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Dan and Cedar Kile Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Lynn Hudson Sent: Saturday, September4, zuzi s:uz PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Support for preserving the former Vistoso golf property Dear Mr. Standish, As a permanent resident of the Oro Valley, I respectfully request the inclusion of this email in the official minutes of the September 8th Town Council meeting. I applaud the longstanding efforts of the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, and Town manager to preserve the former Vistoso golf property as a nature preserve and community trail. The special value of this open space has been reinforced during the ongoing pandemic. I greatly appreciate The Conservation Fund's willingness to negotiate with the owners of Vistoso golf property and the Council's collective efforts to reach a concluding agreement in a timely manner. Apart from being an eyesore, the neglected property with the stagnant pond poses a health hazard that demands immediate attention. Many thanks for the Council's continued listening to the voices of residents, Lynn D. Hudson Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: AJ Pisterzi Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 3:29 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Hello Mr. Standish, I write you to voice my support the Oro Valley's efforts to date and that that I want a successful resolution of the negotiations to purchase the Vistoso property. I would like my comments to be part of the official meeting minutes of the September 8, 2021, Town Council meeting. Albert J. Pisterzi, owner of 13 Standish, Michael From: Don Dickey Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 3:39 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: The Conservation Fund/ Former Vistoso Golf Course City of Oro Valley c/o Town Clerk Michael Standish mstandishc@orovallevaz.gov September 4, 2021 Re: Support for The Conservation Fund creatine a Reserve/ Former Vistoso Golf Course Dear Mr. Standish, My wife and I live on the former Vistoso Golf Course. (The views from our windows used to include looking down on a green in one direction and looking at the lake and fountain across the street.) We support the plans of The Conservation Fund to create a Reserve to be enjoyed by Oro Valley in perpetuity. We urge the Council to act as reasonably necessary to successfully conclude any remaining negotiations. We ask that this email letter be entered into the Minutes of the September 8, 2021, Town Council meeting or as otherwise appropriate to support the Reserve. We thank you and other City officials for your ongoing efforts. Don A. Dickey and Jamese Rhoades Oro Valley, Arizona 0'. Standish, Michael From: Terry Hart > Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 3:54 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Oro Valley, Town Council meeting Wednesday September 8, 2021 to: Mr. Michael Standish — Town Clerk, Oro Valley. Please forward this email to the Town Council prior to the Wednesday, September 8, Oro Valley Town Council meeting - and ensure my comments are entered into the official meeting minutes. Thank you. TO: Mayor Winfield, Vice Mayor Barrett, Councilmember Solomon, Councilmember Jones -Ivey, Councilmember Bohen, Councilmember Greene, Councilmember Nicolson, The overwhelming majority of people in this World will 'never' be in a position, personal or professional, where their decision(s) and action(s) can make a positive and 'permanent' impact - for the benefit of their community— you are ! The efforts to date by you - Town Council, and Town Staff, The Conservation Fund, and the residents of Oro Valley to acquire and preserve the former Vistoso Golf course property as natural open space in perpetuity is sincerely appreciated. PLEASE make the decision and take whatever action(s) is necessary to bring all our efforts to positive resolution. Thank you. Regards, Terry Hart Oro Valley, AZ 1 Standish, Michael From: Marcella Puentes Sent: Saturday, September 4, 20214:34 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 I wish to go on record that I am in agreement with the purchase of Vistoso Preserve to be retained as a nature preserve and community trail. Best, Marcella Puentes Sent from my Whone Standish, Michael From: Patrick Ridgely Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 4:52 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: meeting -minutes input for Sept 8 Town Council Meeting Mr Standish, I'd like to weigh in with some input for the Town Council on the effort to preserve the Vistoso golf course My wife and I do not live on the course, but we live close enough that we make regular use of it for walking and running We also enjoy the access to wildlife that it brings. We definitely endorse and appreciate the efforts of Preserve Vistoso, TCF, and the Town government in making the property a preserve available to all residents of Oro Valley. Sincerely, Pat Ridgely Oro Valley Standish, Michael From: Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 5:29 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 September 4, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We are residents who live on the former Vistoso golf course. We ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of the September 8 Town Council meeting. Since the closing of the golf course, the cart paths have been used by nearby residents for walking, running, riding bicycles, pushing strollers, and other healthy and safe activities. This area has been especially helpful for outdoor uses during the COVID19 pandemic. We support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn the golf course into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the residents of Oro Valley. We thank the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manger and many city employees who have been working to get this task completed. Thank you, Ken and Kathi Heater Uro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Antonio Avila Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:09 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Rancho Vistoso Preserve My husband and I are residents in Oro Valley and we would like to express our support to change the old golf course into a preservation area. Thank you, Katia Bezerra and Antonio Avila Get Outlook for iOS Standish, Michael From: barb schreiber Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:22 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 I am a resident of Fairfield and have had a home in Vistoso since 2004, previously in the Vistoso Golf Casitas on Vistoso Highlands Dr. We are grateful for the hard work done by all involved in this process for the Town of Oro Valley to purchase the golf course. It will be a huge benefit to so many people when this transaction is completed. Thanks, in advance and with hope that it will be completed, for the efforts on all participants' parts in making this purchase a reality. Please be sure that my comments are included in the official minutes of the September 8 meeting of the OV Town Council meeting. Barbara Schreiber OV, AZ Standish, Michael From: Laura Plamondon Sent: Saturday, September4, 2021 6:43 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Support for the Rancho Vistoso Consevatorship Re: Rancho Vistoso Conservatorship We wholeheartedly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens and visitors of Oro Valley in perpetuity. This amount of space and its uniquely structured walkways are valuable as access for residents and visitors to interact with the desert landscape in a way that enhances the relationship between both. The establishment of this conservatorship can only promote the city's stature as a town committed to its community and dedicated to the understanding that the desert surroundings make Oro Valley a unique environment that attracts residents from so many places. Thank you for considering this important step. Yours, Laura Plamondon Stone Canyon Resident Standish, Michael From: Lisa Rivenburgh Sent: Saturday, September4, 2021 6:47 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 We need this purchase to go through! This property has been abandoned by Rompsen and we look at it everyday. It's awful and we need it to be used for recreation. Oro valley is overdeveloped with no recreational areas. Thanks, Lisa Fairfield Sent from my iPhone Standish, Michael From: Lisa Rivenburgh ' Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:48 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Re: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Please add the below comments to the meeting. Lisa Rivenburgh Oro Valley Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2021, at 6:47 PM, Lisa Rivenburgh > We need this purchase to go through! > This property has been abandoned by Rompsen and we look at it everyday. > It's awful and we need it to be used for recreation. Oro valley is overdeveloped with no recreational areas. > Thanks, > Lisa > Fairfield > Sent from my iPhone Standish, Michael From: Jo Ann Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 7:24 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and live on the former Vistoso Golf Course. I ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of the September 8, 2021 Town Council meeting. I support the Conservation Fund and the Town of Oro Valley in making this property an open space preserve which will be protected and managed for perpetuity. Thank you to the town officials for their years of work on this project. Jo Ann Huette Oro Valley, AZ. Sent from my Whone Standish, Michael From: Francine Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:03 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso What a beautiful addition to Oro Valley recreation we might have, if the Vistoso Course becomes a nature preserve. I just walked there this morning and enjoyed the lush greenery, the sounds of birds, and an occasional rabbit scurrying by. It is so peaceful! I hope that some of the buildings can be utilized as nature center, senior center, etc. And beautiful restroom facities along the path, as well. I forsee great opportunities for this project! Think future educational endeavors, too. Nature classes, bird walks, meditation in the outdoors! ANOTHER WAY TO MAKE ORO VALLEY A GREAT PLACE TO BEI I Standish, Michael From: Lerona Dickson Sent: Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:25 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Please move forward with the Vistoso Reserve! It's what's best for our community. Standish, Michael From: gerald haser Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 6:04 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso golf course Dear Mr. Standish, We write as residents who live on the former Vistoso golf course. We ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. After several agonizing years, it appears this nightmare is about over. We urge the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion. We wholeheartedly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. Finally, we know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this done. We thank them for their efforts. Thank you for your attention! Gerald and Elizabeth Haser Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: MARY STECKLEIN Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 6:22 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 I am very anxious and excited that the purchase of the Vistoso property be accomplished soon. It has been too long in coming. I praise our town council for keeping the pursuit of this property. Looking directly on the old golf course has been difficult these past three plus years. Please get this done very soon, so we can start thinking and working toward a true nature preserve. Thank you, Mary Stecklein, Standish, Michael From: Mary Grant Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 6:52 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, As a resident of Oro Valley for the last five years, I've watched the open space in town disappear. I'd like to express my support for the Conservation Fund and the Town of Oro Valley and was pleased to hear that progress was made in the negotiations. Please do whatever is necessary to keep this property as a refuge forever. Please make this email an official part of the meeting minutes of the Town Council meeting on September 8, 2021. Thank you, Mary Grant Oro Valley,AZ Sent from my Wad Standish, Michael From: Greg Crane Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 6:56 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish As we are on the cusp of something great and far reaching into the future of Oro Valley I urge you and the other members of the Oro Valley Town Council to approve the long awaited purchase of the Rancho Vistoso Golf Course property. Over the last three years I have witnessed many families, young and older, enjoying walking the golf course and observing the natural flora and fauna that can only be found in the Sonoran Desert. This is truly a remarkable and once in a lifetime opportunity for Oro Valley to obtain something so unique that it is my belief it will attract visitors from around the world as the Preserve matures and becomes world renown. Thank you for your perseverance and dedication in the pursuit of this property that for many generations to come can and will enjoy. Please enter these comments into the council's forthcoming meeting. Regards Greg and Beth Crane Oro Valley Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad Standish, Michael From: Michael Bilodeau Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 7:08 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Comments for Sept 8th Town Council Meetings Please forward this email to Town Council prior to the Wednesday, September 8, Oro Valley Town Council meeting and ensure my comments are entered into the official meeting minutes. Thank you! My wife and I fully support Town Council's and The Conservation Fund's efforts to preserve the Vistoso property as open space. Like many other residents, we have pledged personal financial support for TCF's acquisition of the 202 acres. Please take whatever action is needed to bring our efforts to a successful conclusion. Thankyou! Michael Bilodeau Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: WILLIAM GREEN Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 7:14 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in the Vistoso property issue. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of making the property a Conservation Easement and to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, 1UT lIFrIlr=--a Standish, Michael From: laurrie iceman Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 7:16 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Sept 5, 2021 I am the owner of and this is to show my support for the support the Town's efforts to date and that we want a successful resolution of the negotiations to purchase the Vistoso property. Thank You, Denny & Laurrie Iceman Standish, Michael From: Dave Younkin < Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 7:18 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Mr Standish, We are strongly behind town council's actions to acquire the closed Vistoso Golf Course property and keep it as natural treasure for Oro Valley. Rompspen must never be allowed to destroy this beautiful land. Please make our comments a part of the September 8, 2021 official meeting minutes. Thanks much, Dave & Shirley Younkin Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Michael HeI6 Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 7:21 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Just a quick note that I support the purchase of the Vistoso golf course by Oro Valley for open space. As a prior financial contributor to the agreement that fell through, I fully expect to contribute to this one as needed. Michael Held Oro Valley Resident. Standish, Michael From: Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 8:09 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We who live along the former Vistoso golf course purchased our properties largely due to native area proximity. It is heartening to know the Council shares our vision of preservation not only for homeowners but also for the wider community. Thank you for your continuing commitment to the greater good. Waiting to exhale, Christine Meinecke and Deems Ortega Standish, Michael From: Shelley Agricola Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 8:36 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley. I fully support the efforts of the Town Council, the Mayor, Preserve Vistoso and the Conservation Fund. I would like my comments to be entered into the official minutes of the September meeting of the Oro Valley Town Council. I am very hopeful for a swift and successful resolution resulting in a beautiful open space that can be enjoyed by the people of Oro Valley for years to come. Driving by the blight of the empty pond and downed trees neglected by Romspen for years is enraging. Thank you, Shelley Agricola Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Richard Beam Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 9:28 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Defunct Vistoso Golf Course re Pending Decision Mr. Standish, Please forward this email to the Town Council prior to the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting and allow my comments to be entered into the official meeting minutes. Members of the Oro Valley Town Council, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town Manager and Attorney and Town Staff: We plan on attending the in-person town council meeting this Wednesday to personally take in the excitement of your decision to support the plan to create a conservation easement in perpetuity out of the defunct Vistoso Golf Course. You see, we are optimists. We want to bear witness to the hard work each of you have done in getting us to a decision point. Indeed, it has been a long, hard road for our neighborhood to trudge through, but we have not wavered in our resolve to see this vision become reality. There is a lot of work yet to be done, but transferring ownership away from Romspen Vistoso, LLC, will allow us to build the future we want for this land. You may not see a large in-person audience at this week's meeting. Many people are away on vacations, snowbirds not yet arrived, parents with kids back in school, etc. But don't mistake this for lack of interest. Yes, we are weary, we are a bit beaten down by the process, and hanging by a thread for a positive outcome to codify our dream of ending this nightmare. We have been harsh in comments towards some of you who were reticent to take action towards conservation during this process. I think it was a good dose of medicine as we are all aligned in our goals and actions today. We want to thank you for mustering your courage to act and lead us towards a brighter future in Vistoso. I am grateful for your continued hard work on creating what will undoubtedly become a template for other communities who are struggling with the same issue of defunct golf courses. In the end, when all if said and done, I believe you will be seen as conservation heroes, not only in Oro Valley, but to all whom care for and crave a little open space near home to enjoy and interact with. It's what humans need. It's what wildlife needs, too. Thank you for caring enough to share the vision. Sincerely, Richard and Susan Beam Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Edward Lyman Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 10:05 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mike. My wife and I have been residents of Oro Valley for nearly 20 years. We enjoyed the Vistoso golf course and know what a beautiful property it is. We have strongly supported efforts to keep it as a public space which could be enjoyed by all Oro Valley and neighboring residents. We are very supportive of and exited about the Conservation Fund and the Town of Oro Valley working together to ensure that this golf course site is maintained as community property! As an aside, I believe that the significant residential development in this area over the past several years has created a density which would call for more open space, and brought in a population which would enjoy and benefit from it. Please enter this email into the records of the September 8 meeting. Sincerely, Ed Lyman OV Standish, Michael From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Standish, Sherri Ewing Sunday, September 5, 2021 10:11 AM Standish, Michael Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Please include my email in the Town Council meeting. It has been difficult as a homeowner to be in limbo for so long. I do have a lot that is on the golf course and it is a well utilized space daily with walkers and bikers so it would be wonderful to see it preserved as open public space for all residents to enjoy. I appreciate all the efforts the Town Council has put in place to help negotiate on our behalf. It feels like we might be close to a resolution that would preserve this beautiful landscape. Sherri Ewing Oro Valley, Standish, Michael From: anne Lyman Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 10:25 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public record for town council meeting 9/8/2021 Dear Mike, Thank you for this opportunity to voice my thoughts regarding the proposed preservation project in Oro Valley. In the web site for the "The Mayor and Council - Oro Valley" the council's stated goal is to "...to provide high-quality municipal services and responsible development..." As long time residents of Oro Valley we have watched tremendous development. The proposal to preserve some of last open green space in the village as opposed to adding more population density seems valid. If we relinquish this open space to development we lose a glimpse of nature and opportunity to further heathy endeavors and fitness . Some have said that "Beauty promotes good health". With cart path accessibility for all, we have a chance to provide a beautiful alternative to bricks and mortar. I appreciate your thoughtful consideration of my support for the preservation project. Anne Lyman Sent from my iPad Standish, Michael From: Neale Russell Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 10:33 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 We support the town's efforts to obtain the Vistoso golf course property as a Preserve. My hope is for a successful resolution of the negotiations to purchase the Vistoso property. Standish, Michael From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Mr. Standish, Linda Jennings Sunday, September 5, 2021 10:40 AM Standish, Michael Eddie Former Vistoso Golf Course We write as residents who live on the former Vistoso golf course. We have owned and resided at this property for the past eight years. Please enter this email into the official minutes of the September 8 Town Council meeting. We enthusiastically support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a beautiful preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity, and we fervently urge the Oro Valley Town Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion with Romspen so that the citizens of our small city can enjoy nature's gifts of beauty and serenity in this unique space. We also wish to convey our wholehearted thanks to the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees for their many tireless efforts in bringing this project to fruition. Thank you! Ed Jennings Linda Jennings Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 11:06 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and I support the Town of Oro Valley along with The Conservation Fund, in finalizing the sale of the former Vistoso Golf course, making the property a Conservation Easement and ensuring the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and I thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping to add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. This is an amazing legacy for the Mayor and City Council to leave our community. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Cherie Thomas Standish, Michael From: Dennis Guritza Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 11:25 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso Golf Course Project. We own the property a , on the golf course itself. As an environmental professional, globally for over 50 years, both in remediation as well as in habitat restoration, we purchased the property because of the open green space. WE have supported and participated with many of the discussions and development of plans that Preserve Vistoso has evolved into. We strongly agree with the current proposal of that organization. Please know that we support that plan wholeheartedly in both concept and wish to be certain that the plan can be implemented in concert with Oro Valley. Respectfully submitted, Denny Guritza Standish, Michael From: Dennis Guritza Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 11:26 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso Gold Course Project We own the property a on the golf course itself. As an environmental professional, globally for over 50 years, both in remediation as well as in habitat restoration, we purchased the property because of the open green space. WE have supported and participated with many of the discussions and development of plans that Preserve Vistoso has evolved into. We strongly agree with the current proposal of that organization. Please know that we support that plan wholeheartedly in both concept and wish to be certain that the plan can be implemented in concert with Oro Valley. Respectfully submitted, Diana Guritza Standish, Michael From: Margie Paser Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 11:36 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso Please make my comments part of the meeting minutes: "My husband and I have lived in Oro Valley for three years. We love everything about this city - the beauty, the parks, the arts, restaurants, proximity to shopping, small town feel and cleanliness. We spend a great deal of our time riding our bikes on the Vistoso Golf Course trail system. It is close to our house so no need to put the bikes on our vehicle. It is a place close to home where we can be in nature with a beautiful mountain view, wildlife, and natural vegetation. It is a unique property in that there is an outdoor covered area that could be made into a musical venue as well. The golf course is one of the joys we experience living in Oro Valley and I would love to see it kept in it's natural state. It would be perfect if there could be two trails side by side: one for bikers and one for walkers. Many times walkers have earphones in and can't hear the bike bell when we come up behind them. I would love for this to be an area that all types of people can enjoy together. Thanks for listening, Margie Pasero Oro Valley Ai Margie Pasero "There is only the unfolding, the opening ever happening. All else are thoughts — lollipops for the mind." (Em Claire) Standish, Michael From: George Pasero Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 11:40 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Preserve Vistoso Golf Course Hello, Please make this part of the September 8th meeting minutes: My wife and I live at avhich is within bike riding distance of the Vistoso Golf Course. We so enjoy riding our bikes over to the golf cart trails any time of day. It is beautiful in the early morning as well as at sunset. To have this beautiful trail system so close to home is something that is special and unique to our community. I would love to see this sale go through so we no longer have to worry about having this pleasure taken from our lives. It would be a great loss! I would like to see two trails side by side — one for walkers and one for bikers. George Pasero george! Critter Inhibitor Standish, Michael From: Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 11:56 AM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish: I am a resident at the Stone Canyon Club in Oro Valley, AZ. Although I mostly used the facilities of our own course & amenities it was great to take advantage of the Vistoso Golf course occasionally. One of the reasons for our selecting the Oro Valley area was the less than congested area that is the Vistoso development. The rural feel of most of Oro Valley is so much better than what has happened in so much of the Tucson area. It was sad to see the closure of the Vistoso Golf Course. However, being able to having one of the only open spaces in the Vistoso area has been wonderful. People use the space for whatever exercise they like to enjoy. It's great for walking, walking dogs, bicycling, rollerblading, etc. Since the age group that makes up the people of the area is elderly, it's hard to calculate the benefit afforded this group. There is also a younger generation being able to use it for their families. Another issue to consider is the safety concern of turning the streets into congested traffic roadways. There's already too many cars that utilize this area. The feeling of peaceful tranquility of the pond on the old 8th hole allowed a calming feeling of the country wash over you. Unfortunately the development on the corner of the street has taken away some of that feeling. Please don't allow more development to make it into the continuing congestion of Oro Valley. As I'm sure you are aware, once this little spot of heaven is gone, it can never be brought back. Sincerely, Carol Ward Sent from my iPhone Standish, Michael From: RICHARD MOLNAR Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 12:04 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Town Council Meeting September 8th and Vistoso Golf Course Property Mr. Standish, Please forward this email to the Town Council prior to the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting and allow my comments to be entered into the official meeting minutes. Unfortunately, we are not able to attend the meeting in person. Members of the Oro Valley Town Council, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town Manager and Attorney, and Town Staff: We are residents of Oro Valley and have been for 14 years. We are writing to let you know we fully support your continued work and dedication to resolve the Rancho Vistoso Golf property issue that has been ongoing for the past 3+ years. Having the Conservation Fund acquire the property and gift it to the Town with a conservation easement in perpetuity will benefit the residents and the entire Town of Oro Valley! We appreciate your efforts and tenacity of purpose regarding this issue. The purchase is not done; the deal has not yet been completed. Your support and commitment is crucial to having this deal be done NOW to bring closure to this nightmare with Romspen and their representatives. Please take whatever action is needed to bring our collective efforts to a swift and successful conclusion. Thank You in advance for having the courage and displaying leadership to resolve this problem for the benefit of everyone. Sincerely, Richard and Lori Molnar Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Brad Cummins Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 12:35 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We are are new residents in Oro Valle and ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. We politely ask the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to successful conclusion. We 100% support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. Finally, we know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this accomplished. Thanks for your hard work. Thank you Bradley & Lori Cummins Standish, Michael From: Lisa Murray Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 1:03 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Comment to Town Council Supporting the Vistoso Property Purchase Please forward this email to Town Council prior to the Wednesday, September 8, Oro Valley Town Council meeting and ensure my comments are entered into the official meeting minutes. Thank you! I urge Oro Valley Town Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations with Romspen to a swift and successful conclusion. I wholeheartedly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. Thank you. Lisa Murray ')ro Valle Standish, Michael From: tomjacobson Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 1:42 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 To the Oro Valley Town Council, Please enter my comments into the record and let them show that, as a owner and resident of a condominium at , I fully support the efforts of the council to purchase and preserve the defunct golf course. I have written to the council on numerous occasions outlining the reasons that I believe the property will much better serve the community as open space rather than additional medium and high density residential. Besides offering a rare opportunity for the town's residents to hike, bike, and roll (wheel chair accessible) in a beautiful natural location, keeping the parcel undeveloped will reduce traffic, noise, light pollution, and require less of our constantly diminishing water supply. After two years of negotiations, it is time to close the deal or if needed use eminent domain to secure the property. Thank you for all the time and effort you have expended on this effort. Thomas Jacobson Oro Valley, AZ 1 Standish, Michael From: Gayle Lopez Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 1:59 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and have been actively involved in preserving the former Vistoso Golf property as recreational/open natural space for the community. I would like to express my support for the Conservation Fund and the Town of Oro Valley for their efforts in securing the property as a Conservation Easement. This will ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. Many thanks to the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley (north of Tangerine) for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Gayle Lopez Oro Valley, AZ Sent from my Whone Standish, Michael From: Sharen Schranz Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 2:03 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 We are residents of Oro Valley and have lived on the former Vistoso Golf course for several years now .... We urge the council to do whatever may be necessary to come to a successful conclusion with regards to the Conservation Fund obtaining and turning this property into a nature preserve that all the citizens of Oro Valley can use and enjoy.... We thank all involved for their efforts to bring a conclusion (after three agonizing years of uncertainty) to this issue.. George and Sharen Schranz Oro Valley, Az. Standish, Michael From: Dianne Slotten Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 2:48 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, We have been residents of Oro Valley for 8 years now and would like to express our support for the Conservation Fund to finalize making the property as a Conservation Easement, to ensure the property will be protected and managed for conservation and open space, in perpetuity. This property has potential to be a wonderful amenity for Oro Valley, offering a special place to enjoy nature, wildlife and to exercise, while being easily accessible to the community. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Thank you, Dianne & Marc Slotten Standish, Michael From: ROY HOFF Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 2:51 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Please forward to the Town Council for the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting Mr. Standish, Please forward this email to the Town Council prior to the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting and allow my comments to be entered into the official meeting minutes. TO: Mayor Winfield, Vice Mayor Barrett, Councilmember Nicolson, Councilmember Solomon, Councilmember Bohen, Councilmember Jones -Ivey and Councilmember Greene: My wife and I fully support Town Council's and The Conservation Fund's efforts to preserve the Vistoso property as open space. Like many other residents, we have pledged personal financial support for TCF's acquisition of the 202 acres. The partnership of literally thousands of residents, along with The Conservation Fund and you, the Oro Valley Town Council, has brought us to this point. Achieving this goal is within our power. Please take whatever action is needed to bring our efforts to a successful conclusion. The efforts to date by you - Town Council, and Town Staff, The Conservation Fund, and the residents of Oro Valley to acquire and preserve the former Vistoso Golf course property as natural open space in perpetuity are sincerely appreciated. PLEASE make the decision and take whatever action(s) is necessary to bring all our efforts to positive resolution. Thank you. Thank you for your support, Roy & Maggie Hoff Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Standish, Michael From: BOB HERSMAN ' - Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 2:55 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: The Vistoso Golf Course Property September 5, 2012 To; M Standish and the Oro Valley City Council From; Robert and Vicki Hersman We bought a home in Oro Valley in 2005, long before we began to spend more time there.We still are now. It was ideal then; on a great golf course, very quiet, with views and sunsets that we, frankly, paid extra for. In 16 years, the area is busier, but like others, we assumed the views wouldn't change. Yes, golf courses close, but the possibility of 2 -story condos a few feet off our deck was, quite honestly, maddening. We felt that Oro Valley had done a masterful plan 25 years ago in the draw of that quiet and serene land, and it was about to go away. These last 3 years have been anxious, with the thought that a late comer, Romspen, could just remove it all. They and all builders could easily see where land is zoned for development, but their business model of cherry -picking non -buildable land, the best land and putting up structures and roads on this prime area, removing the quiet and views, and taking away from what us long -timers have paid taxes on for decades; well, words like nefarious and unscrupulous come to mind. It can't have been easy for you all, but THANK YOU to the entire City Council and TCF for, literally, holding your ground. You listened to us and responded to us in what had to be a difficult legal process. I'm sure others like Romspen will keep trying at other such locales, but thank you again for solving this challenge, and telling them, "not this golf course, not this City Council". We and others for decades to come will enjoy one of the best 'inner city' Preserves that I have ever seen. Please enter our comments into the public record for the meeting on Sept 8. Robert and Vicki Hersman Standish, Michael From: Suzanne Green Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 3:31 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, am a resident who lives on the former Vistoso golf course. I ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of that September 8 Town Council meeting. After several agonizing years, it appears this nightmare is about over. I urge the Council to do whatever is necessary to bring the negotiations to a swift and successful conclusion. I wholeheartedly support the plans of The Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. Finally, I know that the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager, and many city employees have been working tirelessly to get this done. I thank them for their efforts. Thank you for your attention! Suzanne Green Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Susan Flyn Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 3:48 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso Golf course property Dear Mr. Standish, I am a twenty year resident of Oro Valley who lives on the former Vistoso Golf course. Please enter this e-mail into the official minutes of the September 8 Town Council Meeting. I want to express my support for the Conservation Fund's effort to purchase the former golf course and turn it into a Preserve that can be enjoyed by the citizens of Oro Valley in perpetuity. I also want to thank the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Town Manager and all other employees who have worked to make the Preserve a reality. I am eagerly looking forward to this project coming to fruition. Thank you. Susan Flynn Oro Valley, AZ Sent from my Wad Susan Standish, Michael From: Mike Bianco Sent: Sunday, September 5, 20214:12 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 As a cyclist, I very much support the Town's efforts to date and would very much like to see the Vistoso property turned into a public park or public space of some sort. The golf cart paths make excellent cycling and walking paths. The rest of the land makes an excellent nature preserve. I very much look forward to having this space available to "play" in. Thank you, Michael Bianco , Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: Steve Arechiga Sent: Sunday, September 5, 20214:23 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Dear Mr. Standish, I'd like to comment on the Preserve Vistoso issue coming before the council. I have lived here for more than 30 years and have seen land gobbled up year after year. Let's take this rare opportunity to save our precious and unique corner of the Sonoran Desert. This is what makes our home in Oro Valley so special. Let's preserve this area while we can. We were in that area recently and it truly is special. Thanks for allowing my voice to be heard. Steve Arechiga and Debbie Arechiga and family Standish, Michael From: Dean Hruby Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 4:40 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Public Record for Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021 Over a hundred years ago those who had the foresight to leave a section of New York natural and create Central Park are still lauded. Although not even close to that scale, leaving a portion of our town untouched and natural will live beyond all our life spans. I respectfully suggest we name the pathways in the open area after those town council members who made it so! Dean and Kim Hruby, Rancho Vistoso Home Owners Standish, Michael From: David Smole. Sent: Sunday, September 5, 20214:59 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Please forward to the Town Council for the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting Please forward this email to the Town Council prior to the September 8, 2021 Council Meeting and allow my comments to be entered into the official meeting minutes. TO: Mayor Winfield, Vice Mayor Barrett, Councilmember Nicolson, Councilmember Solomon, Councilmember Bohen, Councilmember Jones - Ivey and Councilmember Greene: I have lived in Oro Valley 15 years and appreciate the efforts of our town government toward making this a special place in terms of thoughtful zoning and attention to the needs of all its residents. I have worked toward preservation of the 202 Vistoso acres and have also pledged financial support to The Conservation Fund to ensure the property will be protected by a conservation easement in perpetuity. My wife and I thank the Mayor, Vice Mayor, the Council, Town Manager, and town attorney for not giving up during the lengthy negotiations to provide another excellent asset to the Town of Oro Valley, its human residents, flora and fauna. Please continue as you have done to provide a successful conclusion. Respectfully, David E. Smoler Oro Valley, AZ I Standish, Michael From: Anne Standley Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 5:06 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Vistoso Conservation + Open Space Dear Mr. Standish, I am a resident of Oro Valley and am involved with the group working to protect the Vistoso property as a conservation area and park. I am in support of the Conservation Fund, along with the Town of Oro Valley, to help our community realize the finalization of this project. The protection and management of this beautiful property is very important to our city. The Vistoso property must be used for conservation and open space for the enhanced future of Oro Valley and our residents, in perpetuity. This project has been a long time in coming and we thank the Town of Oro Valley, the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town manager, attorney, and council, for helping us add such a wonderful amenity to Oro Valley, for all to enjoy. Please make this email an official part of the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2021. Respectfully, Anne Marie Standley Tom Progin Oro Valley, AZ Standish, Michael From: LPS YAHOO Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 5:27 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Former Vistoso Golf Club Dear Mr. Standish, I purchased my home which backs up to the former Vistoso Golf Course in 2018. I want to express my support for the efforts of the Conservation Fund and the town of Oro Valley to secure this property as a preserve in perpetuity. I urge the Council to do whatever needs to be done to ensure this happens in a timely manner. It's been a long time coming but it appears we are very close to a successful conclusion. This preserve will benefit all Oro Valley residents. I request for these comments to be part of the official meeting notes of September 8, 2021. And I wish to thank the city for all the hard work to -date. Liane Stark Oro Valley Sent from my Whore Standish, Michael From: Linda Teel Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 5:43 PM To: Standish, Michael Subject: Fwd: Vistoso property purchase( golf course) Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Linda Teel Date: September 5, 2021 at 11:28:46 AM MST To: mstandish@orovalleysz.gov Subject: Vistoso property purchase(golf course) Dear Mr. Standish, I ask that this email be entered into the official minutes of the September 8, 2021 town council meeting. I am a new resident to Oro Valley and purchased a new home directly adjacent to the Vistoso property. One of the major reasons for purchasing this home was because of the beauty and serene surroundings. I understand that this has been an ongoing issue for a long time. I fully support the Conservation Fund to turn this property into a preserve so that the beauty can be preserved and enjoyed by many. I thank you in advance for all the work that the mayor and many others have put forth. Sincerely, Linda Teel Oro Valley, Az Sent from my iPhone