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118 similar model, the Millers' response to the introduction of the Project seemed refreshingly inviting of and excited for the Nest to join and contribute to the local community. Other conversations explored questions that initially arose at the May 24 community meeting. Gary Colen and Zinho Deprez discussed the nature of the lodging operation relative to the retreat center and community space. There may have been some concern among community meeting attendees about the manner in which the camp and lodging operation would be offered to the community. For example, there may have been concern about the prospect of long-term tenants taking up in the campsite area. We are hopeful these discussions helped to explain that the intention is for the camp to be aimed at and the operation to be geared toward organized groups that would patronize The Nest for purposeful retreats and conferences. The prospect of targeting or marketing to longer term or even merely itinerant guests would run counter to these objectives. It was observed that the relaxed, less formal setting of the June 20, 2023 meeting was helpful for attendees to let their guards down and progress into comfortable conversation about the project. Community Engagement Since June 20, 2023 July 24, 2023 Follow-up Letter to Notice Neighbors and Community Meeting Attendees Ryan Moffitt sent a follow-up letter to the property owners within the ordinance-required notice radius, and all individuals in attendance at the May community meeting. Copies of the letter are provided with this summary. Miscellaneous Neighbor Engagement Rebecca Sorensen has had positive follow up telephone and email correspondence with Beth Hooten, Ed Cockrell and a shared meal with Ben Miller and Max Miller. Ryan Moffitt entertained an inquisitive telephone call from with Linda Key, who resides at 4630 Lloydtown Road. She received the invitation to the initial meeting and was unable to attend. Ms. Key was mostly curious to learn more about the project. As an individual who lives alone, she wanted to ensure that her safety would not be compromised by the proposed use. The nature and mission of the applicants was explained and the hope to use the property to advance educational and training efforts was positively received. Ryan Moffitt made outreach to by telephone and email to Jack Pless, who owns property and resides at 4001 Lloydtown Road. Mr. Pless attended the community meeting and expressed concerns about guests of The Nest wandering off-property and trespassing onto his property. Outreach to Mr. Pless has been in an attempt to address those concerns and share measures that The Nest has proposed as conditions to eliminate or discourage the risks he has identified.