Just want to share a thank you letter that LLIA sent to the City of New Brighton today for their financial support in combating Aquatic Invasive Species.  

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November 6, 2017

Mayor Val Johnson

City Manager Dean Lotter

Councilmember Mary Burg

Councilmember Gina Bauman

Councilmember Paul Jacobsen

Councilmember Brian Strub

To All Above:

Thank you all for your time, consideration and support in providing funding for treatment of Aquatic Invasive Species in Long Lake for the summer of 2017. Our association was very pleased to hear your positive views on the value and importance Long Lake brings to the City of New Brighton and community. One of our association’s goals is to maintain and improve the water quality for all who use the lake to boat, kayak, canoe, fish & swim. Without your generous funding, we would not be able to treat for invasive species of weeds we treated this summer.

Mayor Val Johnson and City Manager Lotter both went above and beyond their respective duties to further assist our fund seeking & sharing efforts. They were able to schedule us to meet with Ramsey County Commissioners, House of Representative Connie Bernardy as well as the opportunity to address both the MN House and Senate regarding funding for Aquatic Invasive Species.

It was our pleasure working with you all for the betterment of the City of New Brighton and Long Lake.

I’m proud to say our City’s elected officials really stepped up to support such an important issue and asset for everyone in the city.

Sincerely,

Rich Kusick

President

Long Lake Improvement Association of New Brighton