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~--- <br />.,~. United States Forest Pike and San [sahel Pikes Peak RD, 601 S. Weber <br />a ~,.. ~ Department of Service National Forests Colorado Springs, CO 80903 <br />Agriculture Cimarron and Comanche (7l9) 636-1602 <br />National Grasslands (7l9) 477-4233 (FAX) <br />www.fs. fed. us/r 2/psicc <br />Mr. Jack Quinn <br />Box 155 <br />620 W. Henrietta Avenue <br />Woodland Park, CO 80863 <br />File Code: 7700 <br />Date: April 19, 2000 <br />RECEIVED <br />NOV t 4.2003 <br />Division ~f Minerals and Geology <br />Dear Mr. Quinn: <br />This letter is concerning cur shared access Through Fcrest Develepmert Road 348A located in <br />T10S, R69W, Section 34 (north'/z), Douglas County (see enclosed map). <br />As you may be aware, the meadows just before your quarry gate have become a "party" location. <br />During the past two years we have documented late-night drinking parties involving minors, <br />unattended campfires, illegal off-highway vehicles use (primarily motorcycles and ATV's), and <br />indiscriminate target shooting. <br />We hired a Forest Protection Officer (FPO) last summer in hopes of alleviating these concerns. <br />Our FPO issued numerous violation and warning notices in this area, but the problems remains. <br />Our law enforcement personnel believe this location is prone to illegal activity because it is close <br />to Woodland Park, yet isolated and away from main travelways. The Douglas County Sheriffls <br />Office has requested that we address this situation as soon as possible. <br />The Forest Service is proposing to install a gate at the entrance to FDR 348A where it leaves <br />FDR 348 in May 2000. We would pay for the gate, installation, and site rehabilitation. We <br />would also provide you with a key to the gate so you would continue to have access to your <br />patented quarry. <br />We aze hoping you will agree with this course of action. Please contact Rick Ellsworth of my <br />staff a[ 719-477-4216 and provide him with any feedback on this proposal and also to facilitate <br />coordination. We thank you for your consideration of this matter. <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />~U~ WILLIAM R. NELSON <br />i' District Ranger <br />Enclosure <br />ups ~~ <br />Caring for the Land and Serving People PnntaE on Recyclatl Papar <br />