For over 100 years, and a…

For over 100 years, and a part of the original plan for Rondeau, cottages and their owners have been a fixture of Rondeau Park. The cottages were required to be substantial when the leases were granted, and over the years the owners, many of whom now are in thier 5th generation, have soulfully maintained their cottages AND the common grounds of the Park. Generations have learned about the migratory birds that would not have done so if not for the cottages. Traditions have been passed down, sailing vessels have been a mainstay (as opposed to noisy jet skis and power boats) and , should the leases be reasonably and affordably renewd through at least 2038, will continue to be so. Because of this, and many other reasons,

1) I support the proposal in ERO 019-8289 to amend the Rondeau Park Management Plan to allow cottages to remain in Rondeau Park until at least 2038, and hopefully beyond so that many more generations can benefit from the beauty that our ancestors did.

2) It is further imperative that new leases or extensions as part of this initiative have reasonable terms and conditions not those with economically unfeasible terms. New lease agreements must be developed in consultation with the Rondeau Cottagers Association.

3) We have waited at least over 5 years, patiently, for something to be done to secure our leases on a long enough and feasible enough basis to continue to maintain the cottages in a fashion complimentary to the Park, and we look forward to honest and sincere efforts on the Government's part to allow the leaseholders to remain the Heritage of the Park, as was the original intent of Rondeau over 100 years ago