Letter from Met Council 12-21-05
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December 21, 2005
RECEIVED
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Mayor Tom Furlong
City of Chanhassen
770 Market Blvd.
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RE: Livable Communities Local Housing Incentives Account Application -
Gateway Place
Dear Mayor Furlong:
On December 7, the Metropolitan Council approved grants to local units of government to
support affordable housing development and preservation. These grants are funded through the
Council's Livable Communities Local Housing Incentives Account.
We are pleased to inform you that the city ofChanhassen has been awarded a grant of $300,000
to support the Gateway Place housing development. This grant is one of six the Council
approved in the final LCA funding cycle of 2005.
The Metropolitan Council is pleased to work with local communities through theLivable
Communities programs. Working in partnership we know we can build better communities and a
stronger region that will provide continued good quality oflife for all our citizens.
Congratulations on the award of this grant. Do not hesitate to contact us whenever you wish to
discuss regional issues.
Sincerely,
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Peter Bell
Chair
cc:
Todd Gerhardt,' City Manager
Guy Peterson, Director, Housing and Livable Communities
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