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From: Tammy de Weerd
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 8:00 AM
To: bmmclark@gmail.com
Cc: mayortammy; citycouncil; C.Jay Coles; Chris Johnson
Subject: RE: I support the Linder Village proposal
Dear Mary,
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and comments with your local elected leaders. As your Mayor, I
appreciate hearing what is on your mind and heart. I know your City Council members appreciate you weighing in as
well and sharing your opinion on the issues that they will be making decisions on.
Because this project is part of an open application, our City Council members are prohibited from commenting
outside the public hearing. We take public feedback seriously and want you to know that we 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(s) 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.
My best,
Mayor Tammy
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-05291 Fax: 208-884-8119
From: Mary Clark [mailto:info@lindervillage.com]
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 10:27 PM
To: mayortammy; Joe Borton; Anne Little Roberts; Ty Palmer; Treg Bernt; Genesis Milam; Luke Cavener;
planninginquiries
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
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,
Mary Clark 294 E Ironstone Ct ZIP Code: 83646 (208) 891-8277 bmmclark@gmail.com MC 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: 24.117.146.46 Ref#: 713
Chris Johnson
From: Tammy de Weerd
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:29 PM
To: Mary Clark
Cc: mayortammy; citycouncil; C.Jay Coles; Chris Johnson
Subject: RE: Winco at Linder Village
Dear Mary,
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and comments with your local elected leaders. As your Mayor, I
appreciate hearing what is on your mind and heart. I know your City Council members appreciate you weighing in as
well and sharing your opinion on the issues that they will be making decisions on.
Because this project is part of an open application, our City Council members are prohibited from commenting
outside the public hearing. We take public feedback seriously and want you to know that we 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(s) 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.
My best,
Mayor Tammy
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-05291 Fax: 208-884-8119
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From: Mary Clark [mailto:bmmclark@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 10:30 AM
To: Anne Little Roberts; Genesis Milam; Joe Borton; Luke Cavener; mayortammy; Treg Bernt; Ty Palmer
Subject: Winco at Linder Village
Hello,
I just wanted let you all know I support the Linder Village as proposed. It has been frustrating as a resident
in this area to hear news of Winco and other businesses proposing to build in this area and then coming up
against so much opposition. This is an area of growth. I knew it 12 years ago when I moved here. I was sad
when the farm behind my house sold to a developer, I miss the view that I had out my back window. But I
understand it is a natural part of living in a fast growing community.
I have looked forward to having Winco and Costco closer. It will save me time and money. I don't believe
that the homes in our area will loose value. I feel it will only make it more convenient and attractive to live
here. Most residents that I have talked to are excited about the Winco building in our area.
I am honestly amazed at all the the developers have done to accommodate the demands of the opposing
voices. They have made efforts to listen to and understand the community needs and have been generous in
their continuing accommodation of those requests.
I have observed that Winco is a good company. They pay and compensate their employees well, they keep
their store and parking lot clean. They carry a variety of high quality products at reasonable prices (much
better prices than Fred Meyer, I might add). The Eagle Winco is a nice facility and has not made the area
around it less desirable.
The traffic will increase, but that will happen with any business that is built there. The traffic will definitely
increase with the Costco going in down the road. As far as I understand, widening will be done on Chinden
to compensate for this.
I'm sorry that I am unable to attend the meeting due to a conflict tonight. If I could, I would express to the
opposition that it's time to quit fighting. The ideal that they hope for doesn't exist here. The fact is we live in
a high growth area. If Winco doesn't build there, someone else will. I would much rather have a Winco there
than a huge gas station, large storage facility or any number of other less desirable businesses.
I urge the city council to approve the proposal so that the residents in this area can finally enjoy the benefit.
Thank you for your time,
Mary Clark