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RE: Request to Add "Chanhassen" as an Acceptable City Name for ZIP Codes 5533r and
55318
Dear USPS,
On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I am writing to formally request that the United
States Postal Service add "Chanhassen" as an acceptable city name for ZIP Codes SSB31
and 553r8, which are currently associated with "Excelsior" and "Chaska," respectively.
While the official municipal boundaries of Chanhassen include addresses in all three ZIP
codes-55317, SS331, and 553r8-only 55317 curently defaults to "Chanhassen" as the
city name. This inconsistency causes ongoing confusion for residents, visitors, and
service providers. Residents with Chanhassen addresses in 5533t or 55318 are often
misidentified as living in another city, which creates challenges for online services, GPS
navigation, voter registration, and municipal communication.
To improve clarity and consistency, we respectfully request that the USPS designate
"Chanhassen" as an acceptable alternative city name for use in both SS331 and 55318 ZIP
codes. We understand this would not change the preferred USPS city name, but would
allow mail addressed to "Chanhassen, MN 55331" or "Chanhassen, MN 55318" to be
properly delivered, aligning postal addressing with actual municipal boundaries.
The City is prepared to provide GIS data or documentation verifying that these
properties fall within our jurisdiction. We also welcome any further discussions or steps
required to complete this request.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please don't hesitate to contact Laurie
Hokkanen at lhokkanen@chanhassenmn.gov or
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Mayor
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Laurie Hokkanen
City Manager
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