[Lekooks] An Opportunity to Build a Park Instead of Condominiums

[Paula Hillmann]

Hi Gina,
Thank you SO much being a champion for this preservation, and for letting
us know. I am totally in your camp.And we will make a donation even though
we are not Oconomowoc residents.

We have a friend who way-back-when was on a committee to preserve the
Milwaukee Lake Michigan front. They were successful, as you know if you
have visited there - flown kites, paddled in the lagoon, walked all along
the beautiful shoreline, parked, etc.. Otherwise it would look more like
the Chicago lakefront (bah).
Paula Hillmann

On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 10:44 AM Gina Magnus via Lekooks <lekooks at lekook.org>
wrote:

> Hello All!
>
> Our community (Oconomowoc) has been given the opportunity to raise the
> funds to buy a beautiful piece of property that has shoreline on Fowler
> Lake and overlooks Lac LaBelle.  If we can reach our goal, the property
> will become a public park.  If we are unsuccessful in raising the money by
> January 31, 2021 the owner/developer will build an 8 unit condominium
> building on the property.  The lot is at 517 N. Lake Rd., on the isthmus
> between the two lakes.  The adjacent lot, 525 N. Lake Rd., has been
> purchased by a local family and donated to the City already.  (As an aside,
> with this lot becoming a public park we will now be able to portage around
> the dam and have access to both Fowler Lake and Lac LaBelle!)  The purchase
> of 517 will expand the park, preserve shoreline and create a beautiful park
> that overlooks both lakes.
>
> We have a VERY short window of time to raise $1,350,000 to purchase the
> property.  Our deadline is January 31, 2021.  We have had tremendous
> support from the community and have already raised $375,000. It seems all
> are in favor of a park over more condos!!
>
> Normally, I hate asking for money, but I am very passionate about this
> project and hopeful that we can meet our goal.  Fundraising during a
> pandemic adds a whole new dimension to the process.  Please forgive my
> boldness!?
>
> You can help by donating and/or spreading the word about our initiative.
> Any help will be very much appreciated.  If you are aware of any grants
> that would be appropriate to apply for, please let me know!  If you are
> interested in donating, there is a donation form on the website and checks
> may be made out to City of Oconomowoc - 517 Park and mailed to 174 E.
> Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc WI  53066. Donations are eligible for tax
> exemption and will be returned if we do not reach our goal.
>
> For more information, please visit www.Buildaparkat517.com or on Facebook
> @Buildaparkat517.
>
> Thanks everyone.....hopefully this content is appropriate for this group
> email?!
> Please let me know if you have any questions....thanks again!
>
> gina markson-magnus
> 262-424-7640
>
>
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Paula Hillmann
paula.hillmann at gmail.com
cell: 262-366-5991
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