To Tom Judson and the POA Board of Directors:

Over the past 18 years, Papa Mike's has become a Bella Vista institution. People gather there to play cards, have meetings, socialize and eat great food in a friendly, relaxed environment. Mike is a pillar of the community, beloved by all. He truly cares about the membership and demonstrates this through his actions and kind treatment of his customers. Mike does NOT want to retire.

We, the undersigned, hereby petition the POA board of directors to extend Papa Mike's lease with no increase in rent. Any current contract with Mike can and should be changed. Any engineering and/or architectural plans for the building should be shelved until Mike is actually ready to retire. Any POA funds that have been expended for these plans will not have been wasted.

We would like to remind the POA board of directors that you have one employee; Tom Judson. It's your task to instruct Mr. Judson what to do, not the other way around. All you have to do is vote to allow Papa Mike's to stay in business as long as he wants. It couldn't be more simple.

We urge the POA board of directors to honor the will of the membership. Papa Mike's must remain open.