I am writing to today to express my gratitude and appreciation that Harmony Park and owner Jay Sullivan has contributed to our community. The events held at Harmony Park makes Freeborn County a destination. It brings revenue into Albert Lea, Clarks Grove and Geneva.

As far as the issues the neighbors have brought forth in their complaints, it is very apparent Jay Sullivan is ready and willing to work toward a mutual resolve. I had the opportunity to hold a fundraiser for a friend of mine who was dying of cancer. Jay Sullivan donated the park and was very thoughtful of his neighbors as he outlined the noise restrictions as our tenure consisted of live music.

I was approached that day by Phil Bartusek, who shook my hand and congratulated me on the gathering I had accomplished. Phil was a treatment cancer buddy of my friend Mike Greiner whom the benefit was held for. Mike was a fiddle player and was key to my music accomplishments in the 1990s. I have video of that event on YouTube under the username GEOKARJO, which will lead you into more video from Harmony Park. I have found no video that would suggest Harmony Park promotes acts that are unlawful. I have not experienced any unlawful acts in the presence of the owner Jay Sullivan.

George Gillespie

Albert Lea