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GOODWILL FASTER <br />SEALS <br />23 April 2020 <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />Attn.: Mr. Zack Carlton <br />RE: Elk Ridge Lodge Apartments - Support Letter <br />Dear Mr. Carlton: <br />We are pleased to offer our support for CommonBond Communities' proposed Elk Ridge Lodge <br />Apartments, which is proposed to be constructed next door to Elk Ridge Shopping Center, in <br />which we operate a Goodwill Store. <br />I understand that CommonBond is requesting land use approvals from the City for this critically <br />important housing community. We strongly support their proposal as: <br />• the development will provide much -needed additional housing choices that will not <br />only benefit the broader community, but also our store employees and customers; <br />• the parcel has been vacant since the original development of the shopping center, and a <br />new development will add vibrancy and life to the area; <br />• the high -quality and attractive design is complimentary to that of the shopping center in <br />which we operate; and <br />• they are adequately addressing parking demand. <br />We appreciate the opportunity to submit this letter of support, and we strongly recommend <br />your approval of CommonBond's requests related to Elk Ridge Lodge Apartments. <br />Please contact me with any questions at MWirth-Davis@gesmn.org. <br />Sincerely, <br />Michael Wirth -Davis <br />President & CEO <br />Goodwill -Easter Seals Minnesota <br />GOODWILL-EASTER SEALS MINNESOTA <br />553 Fairview Ave. N. I St. Paul, MN 55104 1 gesmn.org <br />