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We are here tonight to express our extreme disappointment with the decisions that Michael
Hecker and Tim Sevcik have made in the last several months, and in the direction they are
headed with the City Parks and Hillside specifically.
Ten years ago, the DirtWirx crew began the process of taking an abandoned mountain bike trail
and turning it into a major attraction for the City of Elk River, and according to City staff and
documentation, we brought in approximately $34,000 of income directly to the City in a five
year period, and much more than that to the local businesses of this community. All of the
DirtWirx crew labor was provided at NO COST at all to the City, we have a perfect ten year
safety record, and the public opinion of the park is that we have created an exceptional and
unique mountain bike venue that stands out in this entire region of the United States.
At the last Park Commission meeting, several of you directly voiced your concerns to Mike and
Tim that they should make more of an effort to communicate with us. Since that meeting a
month ago, neither of them has made one single attempt to communicate with us in any way
whatsoever.
It is consistent behavior like this that has forced to us to form the following opinion: Mike and
Tim have decided that volunteers are no longer needed to maintain Hillside Park to keep it safe
and enjoyable. We believe this is a huge mistake. Even though we care for the park like it is our
own, we know that the City ultimately controls its destiny. Good or bad.
We regret to inform you that we are formally resigning from the position of Hillside Park Trail
Stewards. Here are all the keys from the five core crew members. We have cancelled all future
events, and will be informing all of our loyal and supportive sponsors of our resignation. We
will be requesting a meeting with the Mayor as soon as possible to try to provide any
constructive information or advice we can that may help Hillside's future. We have a number of
concerns and details we could provide you with tonight, but we do not feel it would be
productive to express them in this venue. If you are interested in these details, you have our
contact information. We request that the City immediately remove all references to DirtWirx
from Hillside Park. The condition of the park now rests squarely on the shoulders of the Parks
Department.
Sue Seeger
Pseudosu64@gmail.com
Rich Omdahl
rich.omdahl @ gmail .com
Dear Prospective Sponsor,
The family of Todd Besser and the organization Backing the Blue line are hosting a family fun run on
Saturday, May 14th. All proceeds from this event are going to the law enforcement support group,
Backing the Blue Line and the Officer Besser Memorial scholarship for local area High School
graduates. We appreciate all supporters and want to advertise for them throughout the event.
Donations of any amount are welcome, but below are a list of sponsorship options. We are also
looking for prizes for the event and coupons for services to put in each entries race bag. If you wish
to donate please fill out the sponsorship form. Thank you for your consideration!
1-0�-($1,000+)
Advertising/Product table at the start/finish line
Sponsor's name and logo on t -shirt, website and all advertising materials
Recognition on the sponsor page of our website with a link to your website and on our Facebook page
Recognition as sponsor on race day
5 Free door prize drawing tickets
4 Free race entries
4 Free t -shirts
f�2 ($500-5999)
Sponsor's name and logo on t -shirt
Recognition as sponsor at event
Recognition on the sponsor page of our website with a link to your website and on our Facebook page
5 Free door prize drawing tickets
2 Free race entries
2 Free t -shirts
`Y/a ($250-S499)
Sponsor's name on t -shirts (medium print)
Recognition as sponsor at event
Recognition on the sponsor page of our website with a link to your website and on our Facebook page
5 Free door prize drawing tickets
1 Free race entry
Free t -shirt
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Sponsor's name on t -shirts (small print)
Recognition as sponsor at event
Recognition on the sponsor page of our website with a link to your website and on our Facebook page
2 Free door prize drawing tickets
Free t -shirt
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Donate coupons, products, or items to put into the race bags
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Total Amount Donated
Door Prize Product Donation
Other Donation
Mail this form and donation to
Gwen Besser// PO BOX 765 • Elk River, MN 55330
Checks Payable to Backing the Blue Line
Email your sponsorship information to 3628sunshine@gmail.com
Register on the website www.3628sunshine.com
Call Gwen Besserat 612.242.6143
If your sponsorship includes your logo please forward an electronic copy to
Natalie Skalicky with Inspiration Instigator, LLC // my@inspirationinstigator.com
*Logos far t -shirts will be printed in one -color and should be submitted as hi-res (300 dpi) JPEG or EPS files. Most Photoshop and Illustrator files can
also be accepted. Logos for signage should be submitted as hi-res (300 dpi) JPEG or EPS files. Most Photoshop and Illustrator files can also be
accepted. Logos for web site should be submitted as 72 dpi JPEG or PNG files.
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This is a family fun run raising funds for Backing the Blue Line and the Officer Besser Memorial
Scholarship Fund. Backing the Blue Line is a locally founded 501(c)(3) non-profit organization composed
of police wives dedicated to the support of the law enforcement community in Minnesota. Officer Besser
loved the time he served as an officer and school liaison for the Elk River School District. He loved people .. oDDY
and especially enjoyed the students. He had a strong relationship with God and was always serving others
in the community and our country through his service in the Air Force. He brought a light, fun environment
wherever he went and was known for his saying - Good Morning Sunshine! We hope to honor him and his
service by assisting local area students in their furthering education with the scholarship fund.
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Kids Fun Run (No Charge) Optional Kids T -Shirt - $15 (Circle Size Above)
I assume all risks associated with running this event. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in
consideration of accepting my entry, I and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release BTBL, the City of
Elk River, all race volunteers, all sponsors, their representatives, employees and successors from any claims and
liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event or carelessness of the persons named in the
waiver. Further, I grant to all of the foregoing the right to use any photos, recordings or any other record of this
event for legitimate purposes. I understand that all fees are not refundable.
Signature
Entry Fee of $25 if pre -registered by April 22, $30 April 23 - May 14 (Race Day)
Make checks payable to BTBL and list Participant's Name in Memo Line
Mail this form and payment to Gwen Besser H PO Box 165 • Elk River MN 55330
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PO Box 165
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