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2009-11-06 Planning & ZoningNovember 6, 2009 Daniel C. Dixon Guardian Angels 280 Evans Avenue NW Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Dixon: As chair of Albertville Planning and Zoning and a resident of the City of Albertville, I am very excited about the project proposed by Guardian Angels. There is a definite need for senior low income housing since there is nothing available in the City of Albertville to serve this sector of the population. Seniors who can no longer live in their homes and cannot afford market rate housing in the City of Albertville are forced to move to an unfamiliar location away from the support system they are used to. It is my hope that HUD will look at this project favorably since it would be such an important addition to the City of Albertville. Yours truly, Sharon L. Leintz Guardian Angels t Elim HOME E CARE INCORPORATED 400 Evans Avenue, Elk River, MN 55330 763-241-0654 1 800-300-4357 763-241-0274 fax November 5, 2009 Dan Dixon, CEO Guardian Angels 280 Evans Ave. N.W. Elk River, MN. 55330 Dear Dan, Guardian Angels t Elim HOSPICE Caring Hearts r Caring Hands I would like to throw my hat into the ring of support for the proposed Guardian Angels senior housing project slated for Albertville, MN. Guardian Angels is well respected in the Elk River community and known for their integrity and high standard in the delivery of services to area seniors. Guardian Angels has a reputation of being innovative and visionary as evidenced by the broad spectrum of services that include: long term care, senior housing, adult day services and assisted living. Guardian Angels has partnered with the community by "housing" the. local Senior Center and Dining Site/ Meals on' Wheels program as well as providing wonderful volunteer opportunities. As an organization, they were instrumental in bringing home care and hospice services to Elk River and the surrounding area. In addition to a wealth of experience, Guardian Angels will bring jobs and much needed housing and services for Albertville's senior population. This would definitely be of significant benefit to the entire community. Sincerely, Gary Hjel t d, EO Guardian Angels/Elim Home Care and Hospice, Inc. Buffalo Home Care Buffalo Hospice Cambridge Home Care Cambridge Hospice 310 Lake Blvd. 300 Catlin St. Suite 115 237 S.W. 2nd Ave. Suite 224 237 S.W. 2nd Ave. Suite 224 Buffalo, MN 55313 Buffalo, MN 55313 Cambridge, MN 55008 Cambridge, MN 55008 763-682-6763, ext. 19 763-682-2726 763-552-2160 763-552-2160 YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis Association Services 30 South Ninth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-371-8700 fax: 612-371-8716 November 4, 2009 Daniel Dixon, President & CEO Guardian Angels of Elk River 280-Evans Street Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Dixon, Iv YMCA We build sarong kids, strong families, sarong communities. I am writing this email on behalf of the Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Minneapolis for Guardian Angels Senior Services to support their HUD application to build senior housing. As part of the YMCA services to the metropolitan area, we provide services in the greater Albertville area, and we recognize a need for low-income housing for seniors. Guardian Angel has been a primary provider of senior services in this area for nearly 50 years. They provide top quality services, and we strongly support their application. We encourage HUD to approve their application for funding to develop their 14 acres of land located at US County 18 and Kassel Avenue in the City of Albertville. Sincerely, I�UikftFwk Harold Mezile President & CEO Mr. Dan Dixon, President/CEO 280 Evans Avenue N.W. Elk River, Minnesota 55330 November 5, 2009 Re: Albertville Senior Housing Project HUD Application Dear Mr. Dixon: The residents of the Cottages of Albertville One are excited to hear that additional senior housing options may soon be available. In my daily dealing with seniors at the Cottages of Albertville I see and hear the need for additional affordable senior housing either for our residents or their family and friends. Senior housing projects like those operated by the Guardian Angels add so much to the quality of life for our seniors. We definitely need a variety of senior housing options so as we age, we can continue to live here in Albertville. The Cottages of Albertville One look forward to lending any kind of support we can to encourage HUD to fund your project. Just let me know how we can be of assistance! Sincerely, Howard Dalzell Mr. Dan Dixon, President/CEO 280 Evans Avenue N.W. Elk River, Minnesota 55330 November 5, 2009 Dear Dan: The residents of the Cottages of Albertville Two are excited to bear that additional senior housing options may soon be available. Almost every day, I hear of someone struggling with affordable housing issues. We support you! Get it done! The Guardian Angels have great facilities and you guys know how to manage these very well. Your projects add so much to the quality of life for our seniors. We definitely need a variety of senior housing options so as we age, we can continue to live here in Albertville. The Cottages of Albertville Two look forward to lending any kind of support we can to encourage HUD to fund your project. Just let me know how we can be of assistance! Sincerely, J Bob U db November 3, 2009 To Hud re: Senior Housing in Albertville: 1 am a Senior Citizen currently residing in the cottages of Albertville. 1 have recently had to make the decision to leave the area due to vision problems and the need for more services including transportation. If the proposed Guardian Angels Senior Housing was available I would not have had to leave the area. There are several other people that 1 am aware of the currently need or will soon need the proposed housing. If this housing becomes available 1 would certainly look at moving back. .Thank -you V GUARDIAN ANGELS Daniet C. Dixon, Pnezident/CE0 280 Evans Av NW EZk Ri.veh, MN 55330 We ate in 6avon o� the Guardian Ange z building on US County 18 and K"z e.2 Av. . 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Mr. Dan Dixon, President/CEO 280 Evans Avenue N.W. Elk River, Minnesota 55330 November 3, 2009 Re: Albertville 47 Unit HUD Housing Project Dear Mr. Dixon: The City of Albertville supports Guardian Angel's funding application to HUD for a 47 Unit Senior Housing Project. The Albertville City Council and I have toured your facilities and were impressed with your operations both from an aesthetic appearance and through testimonials from the very happy residents who reside there. As you know, we have been working for many years to provide low income senior housing opportunities for our residents. Over and over again the Guardian Angels name is recommended as running great facilities and programs. For the past several years, seniors have been asking the City to encourage development of low income senior housing so residents can stay in our community as they age. The City of Albertville currently does not have any HUD housing available and based on the recent market study there is definitely a need. Should you receive HUD funding, the City of Albertville will work with you and expedite your development applications through the City approval process. Further, the City will look for ways to enhance your senior development project making it a great place to live. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to assist you and feel free to have a HUD representative contact me should they have any questions! Best Regards, Ron Klecker Mayor NORTHWEST ASSOCIATE© CONSULTANTS, INC. 4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 planners@nacplanning.com November 10, 2009 Mr. Dan Dixon Guardian Angels 280 Evan Avenue NW Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Dixon: Guardian Angels has acquired a 14 acre parcel of land for the construction for an elderly housing campus that would offer continuum of age restricted housing options and services. The site, located near the intersection of Wright County Road 18 and Kassel Avenue, has been identified by the City as one of the sites appropriate for this type of land use and housing. The provision of a variety of housing to meet the life cycle needs of all Albertville residents has been a goal of the City since the adoption of its Comprehensive Plan in 1996. The City Council has witnessed that as the community continues to grow, the demand for elderly housing with services has increased. They have identified elderly housing as a community priority to allow long time residents to continue to live in Albertville as they reach an age where they can no longer manage their life long homes. In this respect, the City supports Guardian Angels' efforts to bring a 47 unit HUD senior apartment to Albertville. Sincerely, ORT WEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. Al AhR. rixius, AICP Albertville Consulting Planner JNTY C �•�� COUNTY OF WRIGHT COMMISSIONERS VO Z 10 2nd Street NW, RM 235 ROSE THELEN First District m Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-1188 PAT SAWATZKE www.co.wright.mmus Second District go Q Tel: (763) 682-7378 JACKRUSSEK .4y 1-800-362-3667 ThirdDistrict ELMER EICHELBERG 785g Fax: (763)682-6178 Fourth District Jobline: (763) 682-7454 DICK MATTSON RICHARD W. NORMAN Fifth District County Coordinator November 10, 2009 Mr. Dan Dixon President/CEO 280 Evans Avenue N.W. Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Re: Albertville 47 Unit HUD Housing Project Dear Mr. Dixon: As Wright County Commissioner representing the City of Albertville, St. Michael and Hanover, I want to encourage Guardian Angels and HUD to finance and construct affordable senior housing in Albertville. I an familiar with some of your operations and compliment your organization on running quality facilities where our seniors can enjoy living. Wright County has a severe shortage of affordable senior housing. It's too bad when our seniors must move away from family and friends who support them as they age. Please know that affordable senior housing is a high priority for me and you have my support of your application to HUD. Feel free to have them call me if they would like to talk about this more. Respectfully, Elmer Eich lberg Wright County Commissioner Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer JNTy � 2 Z d� O d 7856 RICHARD W. NORMAN County Coordinator Mr. Dan Dixon President/CEO 280 Evans Avenue N.W. Elk River, Minnesota 55330 COUNTY OF WRIGHT COMMISSIONERS 10 2nd Street NW, RM 235 ROSE THELEN Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-1188 First District www.co.wright.mmus PAT SAWATZKE Second District Tel: (763) 682-7378 JACK RUSSEK Third District 1-800-362-3667 ELMER EICHELBERG Fax: (763) 682-6178 Fourth District Jobline: (763) 682-7454 DICK MATTSON Fifth District November 5, 2009 Re: Albertville 47 Unit HUD Housing Project Dear Mr. Dixon: I support your application to the Federal Office of Housing and Urban Development for the next competitive round of funding for lower income senior housing. Your proposed development of 47 units of senior housing is very much needed in Albertville. Historically, Guardian Angels has done a really good job of providing quality senior housing for residents of Minnesota. Now more than ever we need to keep our seniors close to family and friends who provide integral support for our aging senior population. I applaud Guardians Angels and the City of Albertville for your efforts and will assist you to the best of my abilities. Best Regards, —At.. Richard Norman Wright County Coordinator Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer i� THE LITTLE CITY '1ON THE CROW 14ano�er 11250 5th Street NE •`PO Box 278 • Hanover, MN 55341-0278 Telephone(763) 497-3777 • Fax (763) 497-1873 November 6, 2009 Daniel C. Dixon President Guardian Angels of Elk River 280 Evans Avenue NW Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Dixon: The City of Hanover supports the Guardian Angels of Elk River's request for HUD funding to provide low and very low income housing for seniors within the City of Albertville. Senior housing facilities in this area of Wright County are in short supply. The City believes that this project will provide additional senior housing opportunities for seniors in the Albertville -St. Michael -Hanover area. Best of luck with your HUD application. Si erel i Daniel R. Buchholtz City Administrator Excellence is our Tradition Mr. Dan Dixon, President/CEO 280 Evans Avenue N.W. Elk River, Minnesota 55330 November 4, 2009 Re: Guardian Angel's HUD Senior Housing Project Application Dear Mr. Dixon: Independent School District 885, urges the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund the Guardian Angele's 47 unit Senor Housing Project in Albertville. As you know seniors are an invaluable asset in our community and a resource for our youth. Many of our students have family and relatives who want to live nearby as they transition from their homes to another type of senior housing. Currently, there is little if any available. There is definitely a need for additional affordable senior housing in our community. Your support of Guardian Angel's application is appreciated! Sincerely, Ot. Afivwia Zkgfft Dr. Marcia Ziegler, ISD 885 Superintendent District Office: 11343 — 50th Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301 Phone: (763) 497-6500 Fax: (763) 497-6588 Crow River Senior Center November 2, 2009 Dear Daniel Dixon: I was very excited to have you come and speak to our participants about the possibility of senior housing in Albertville, MN. I am the director of the Crow River Senior Center in St. Michael, MN and our service area includes the cities of Albertville, Hanover and St. Michael. There is a real need for senior housing in this area and in particular a low income housing complex. I receive many calls form individuals and children of aging parents wondering what housing services are available in this area. The name Guardian Angels has a good reputation in this community. I have had the opportunity to work with Annette Greely who is on the staff of Guardian Angels and also serves on our advisory board. I would encourage you to give the building in Albertville your consideration. It would be a wonderful addition to this area Sincerely, Joyce K. Flury, Center Director 405 Central Ave East, P. O. Box 46 • St. Michael, MN 55376 P: 763-493-2711 a F: 763-493-5084 www.crowriversen1orcenter.com Senator Amy Koch 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. State Office Building, Room 115 St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 November 5, 2009 Mr. Dan Dixon, President/CEO 280 Evans Avenue N.W. Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Re: Albertville 47 Unit HUD Housing Project Dear Mr. Dixon: I support your application to the Federal Office of Housing and Urban Development for the next competitive round of funding for lower income senior housing. Your proposed development of 47 units of senior housing is very much needed in Albertville. Historically, Guardian Angels have done a really good job of providing quality senior housing for residents of Minnesota. Now more than ever we need to keep our seniors close to family and friends who provide integral support for our aging senior population. I applaud Guardians Angels and the City of Albertville for your efforts and will assist you to the best of our abilities. Best Regards, Amy Koch State Senator Guardian Anaels of Elk River. Inc. Application for \ u HUD 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program DUNS # 827469219 Part II, Exhibit 3 (d) Letters of Support for your Organization and for the Proposed Project Letters of Support The communities of Albertville, St. Michael and Hanover are energetic about the proposal for this HUD 202 application as they see firsthand the needs of elderly in these communities. • Larry Kruse Administrator, City of Albertville it " • Ron Klecker Mayor, City of Albertville -� -r ` • Allen Brixius Planner, City of Albertville (Northwest Consultants) L� • Elmer Eichelberg Wright County Commissioner �' • Richard Norman Wright County Coordinator ✓ • Daniel R. Buchholtz City Administrator j / • Dr. Marcia Ziegler Superintendent, ISD 885 St. Michael -Albertville fig'• Joyce K. Flury Center Director, Crow River Senior Center • Sharon Leintz Chairperson, Albertville Planning and Zoning ✓ : Amy Koch State Senator • Gary Hjelmstad CEO, Guardian Angels/Elim Home Care and Hospice, Inc. • Harold Mezile President/CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis • Howard Dalzell Resident, Cottage of Albertville • Rob Undlin Resident, Cottages of Albertville • Judy Rauch Resident, Cottages of Albertville • George & Eldora Martin Residents, Cottages of Albertville • Elayne R. Hengler Resident, Cottages of Albertville • Sandie Holan Resident, Albertville • Viola Jonson Resident, Albertville • Dorothy Gratzek Resident, Albertville • Lila Polzin Resident, Albertville • Joan Zoccoli Resident, Albertville • Andy & Ebon Volk Resident, Albertville • Elsie Helm Resident, Albertville • Darlene Ervin Resident, Albertville • Jean Hayes Resident, Albertville • Tony Krier Resident, Albertville • Gweneth M. Krier Resident, Albertville • Norma Hollar Resident, Albertville • Gwen Lapp Resident, Albertville • Mr. & Mrs. Gordy Bonqaarts Residents, Albertville • Donna & Norm Duscha Residents, Albertville • Barbara Olson Resident, Albertville • Tommy Marshall Resident, Albertville A�Ibcrtvillc Small Town Uvirw. Bia Citu Ufa. Mr. Dan Dixon Guardian Angels 280 Evans Avenue N.W. Elk River, MN 55330 May 9, 2011 Dear Dan; On behalf of the City of Albertville, I express our community's excitement as you apply for HUD funding to construct a 47 unit low income senior project here in Albertville. The recent market study speaks for itself about the need for more affordable senior housing options. As you know, the Crow River Senior's group meets at City Hall quite often and that is probably the number one comment we hear from our residents. Please let me know what I can do to help make this project a reality. As for HUD, I strongly encourage your support of this vital need in our community. Respectfully, Larry R. Kruse City Administrator P.O. Box 9 Albertville, MN 55301 (763) 497-3384 ext 100