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From:Josha Iverson
Sent:Friday, October 19, 2018 1:43 PM
To:genesmith1997@gmail.com
Cc:Community Development; mayortammy; citycouncil; C.Jay Coles; Chris Johnson
Subject:RE: I support the Linder Village proposal
Gene,
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and comments with your local elected leaders. The City appreciates
hearing what is on your mind and heart. I know your Mayor and City Council members also appreciate you weighing
and sharing your opinion on the issues that they will be making decisions on.
Because this project is part of an open application, our elected officials are prohibited from commenting outside the
public hearing. They take public feedback seriously and want you to know that they have received your email and
have read your comments.
Your email has been forwarded to our City Clerk and will be included in the public record. We’d encourage you to
check our website, meridiancity.org, for information regarding the public hearing process and invite you to attend
the hearing on this issue.
If you have questions about the process feel free to reach out to my office at 208-489-0529 or our Planning staff can
get you the answers regarding our process. Their number is 208-884-5533.
Thank you,
Josha Iverson| Administrative Assistant I
City of Meridian | Mayor’s Office
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 489-0529 |Fax: (208) 884-8119
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From: Gene Smith [ mailto:info@lindervillage.com ]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2018 7:24 AM
To: Community Development; mayortammy; citycouncil
Subject: I support the Linder Village proposal
Dear Meridian City Council & Planning Officials:
I urge your strong support for the Linder Village proposal. This mixed-use proposal will create an exciting
new atmosphere for shopping and dining that the community will enjoy as well as a new residential
neighborhood close to amenities in high demand. The Meridian Comprehensive Plan recommends services
such as grocery stores within walking distance of residential communities. The Comprehensive Plan also
urges the provision of housing options close to employment and shopping centers. Linder Village is
supportive of these guidelines. This proposal is also an opportunity for private development to facilitate road
improvements that the corridor needs. The traffic improvements that are included as part of the Linder
Village proposal will help increase mobility and safety for drivers and pedestrians at and around one of the
corridor’s major arterial intersections. Finally, Linder Village will promote economic development to
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position Meridian for success for decades to come. The proposal will create jobs and generate substantial tax
revenue to help fund vital City services. Existing businesses will also benefit from opportunities to attract
new customers living at Linder Village. Ultimately, Linder Village is a proposal that will proudly serve the
community, and I urge your strong support to help ensure this project becomes a reality.
Sincerely,
Gene Smith 4237 N Morning Sky Way ZIP Code: 83646 (208) 841-1997 genesmith1997@gmail.com Gs
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Meridian elected and public officials on my behalf. ~~~ Form submitted from: 174.208.5.216 Ref#: 655
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Chris Johnson
From:Gene Smith <genesmith1997@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, October 19, 2018 8:28 PM
To:Josha Iverson
Cc:Community Development; mayortammy; citycouncil; C.Jay Coles; Chris Johnson
Subject:Re: I support the Linder Village proposal
Thank you Josha!
I have lived in Meridian for almost 64 years. I have seen tremendous growth during that time, but Meridian
remains a wonderful place to live!
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Gene Smith
On Oct 19, 2018, at 1:42 PM, Josha Iverson < jiverson@meridiancity.org > wrote:
Gene,
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and comments with your local elected leaders. The
City appreciates hearing what is on your mind and heart. I know your Mayor and City Council
members also appreciate you weighing and sharing your opinion on the issues that they will be
making decisions on.
Because this project is part of an open application, our elected officials are prohibited from
commenting outside the public hearing. They take public feedback seriously and want you to know
that they have received your email and have read your comments.
Your email has been forwarded to our City Clerk and will be included in the public record. We’d
encourage you to check our website, meridiancity.org, for information regarding the public hearing
process and invite you to attend the hearing on this issue.
If you have questions about the process feel free to reach out to my office at 208-489-0529 or our
Planning staff can get you the answers regarding our process. Their number is 208-884-5533.
Thank you,
Josha Iverson| Administrative Assistant I
City of Meridian | Mayor’s Office
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 489-0529 |Fax: (208) 884-8119
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in regards to both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law
From: Gene Smith [ mailto:info@lindervillage.com ]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2018 7:24 AM
To: Community Development; mayortammy; citycouncil
Subject: I support the Linder Village proposal
Dear Meridian City Council & Planning Officials:
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I urge your strong support for the Linder Village proposal. This mixed-use proposal will
create an exciting new atmosphere for shopping and dining that the community will enjoy as
well as a new residential neighborhood close to amenities in high demand. The Meridian
Comprehensive Plan recommends services such as grocery stores within walking distance of
residential communities. The Comprehensive Plan also urges the provision of housing
options close to employment and shopping centers. Linder Village is supportive of these
guidelines. This proposal is also an opportunity for private development to facilitate road
improvements that the corridor needs. The traffic improvements that are included as part of
the Linder Village proposal will help increase mobility and safety for drivers and pedestrians
at and around one of the corridor’s major arterial intersections. Finally, Linder Village will
promote economic development to position Meridian for success for decades to come. The
proposal will create jobs and generate substantial tax revenue to help fund vital City services.
Existing businesses will also benefit from opportunities to attract new customers living at
Linder Village. Ultimately, Linder Village is a proposal that will proudly serve the
community, and I urge your strong support to help ensure this project becomes a reality.
Sincerely,
Gene Smith 4237 N Morning Sky Way ZIP Code: 83646 (208) 841-1997
genesmith1997@gmail.com Gs By initialing above and clicking submit, I understand that the
letter displayed above will be forwarded to Meridian elected and public officials on my
behalf. ~~~ Form submitted from: 174.208.5.216 Ref#: 655