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• JAMES M. WILKIE, M.D. 8075 Old Sauk Pass Cross Plains, Wisconsin 53528 608-831-5410 Page Three While I realize that our farmland is in an agricultural preservation area , the fact is that we did not sign up for this agricultural preservation because of our age and the fact that the farm does not constitute an economically viable farm unit . It has seemed to us to be the best way of conserving the agricultural land on the property is to sell it in parcels where the probability of continuing the use agriculturally would be reasonably good . Item 7 of the R .P.C. comments does not really accurately describe the criteria to be met . First of all , every effort is being made to perserve productive farmland for continued agricultural use and the likelihood of this occurring is enhanced by transferring this property into other hands friendly to this idea. While the field is large enough for cropping and represents prime agricultural land to the extent of about 10 acres , it should also be recognized that it is a wetland and is disturbed substantially by water during certain seasons . The field is located adjacent to suburban development with 5 dwellings being served by the short access road called North Birch Trail . All in all there are 8 residential dwellings . I will be in attendance at the meeting on February 25th and if there are any further questions regarding this , I would be glad to do my best to answer . In the meantime , it may very well desirable for someone from the R. P.C. to actually inspect the area that is in questions here and to reassure them that what I have said in this letter is accurate . So far I have not had any communication from the R.P.C . and no one from that organization has offered to inspect or inquire directly to me . In conclusion, please accept my thanks for your patience in this matter . Respefully Yours , -17 !jj ames M. Wilkie , M.D. JMW/bjc cc : Tom Smiley , Chrmn. , R .R.C .