City of South Haven

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City of South Haven

I would like to voice my support for the Meijer project. I am opposed
to city government acting as agents of local grocers to keep Meijer out
by placing restrictions on building their store. Certainly there were
variances awarded Murk when the new Village Market was built and there
was little public outcry over what his store would do to the local
bakeries, coffee shops, convenience stores, pizza shops and service
stations. I find the argument that Meijer will harm the well being and
quality of life to be laughable. Food and gasoline prices are the two
largest concerns for most of us in the middle class as we try to manage
our budgets. Meijer has consistently lower prices, better quality, and
even better service. I have never seen a dirty shopping cart at
Meijer. I have many friends working at Village and I understand their
concern. However, it is not the city's job to create a non competitive
environment. The 150 new jobs at Meijer will pay more and provide
better benefits than those at Village Market. Please consider my
viewpoint as you consider the rezoning request. Although we are not as
organized as the Murk group, and do not have the money to hire
consultants, we are many in number. Please talk to your constituents
as you consider your vote. South Haven is trying to establish itself
as a business friendly community. Blocking Meijer is not a message we
should send.
Respectfully,
Michael Neiss
509 Fruit St
***Comments provided by email. Received 8/8/2011.
Rebuttal to Compton Inc. letter dated
August 8, 2011 from Stan Compton
It's obvious Mr. Compton doesn't understand a great deal about Retail as a whole, and
the total effect this project will have on our community.
In response to his numbers 5, 7 a-d, 9 and 10, I would make the following comments.
#5
Meijer claims to add 150 jobs, however there will be at least 150 jobs lost between
Village Market, Save-A-Lot, Wal-Mart, Menards, and other local businesses.
#7 a&b
Meijer historically prices to the markets it is in and my 53 years in the Grocery Industry
will attest to this. Meijer's prices for fuel are different in the city of Kalamazoo
(Westnedge vs. M-43 by as much as 15¢ per gallon). Grocery retails vary by town &
competition - Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, S1. Joseph, Holland are_not priced alike, so why
would South Haven necessarily be lower, nor may ad retails be alike.
#7 c
Business can ollly work so hard and cut expense so much, their expenses don't change
Taxes, utilities, labor, rent, advertising, etc. and if the new Meijer takes 35-50% of their
sales, well, obviously they can't survive.
#7 d
My only response to this is -It will bring more people into town, but the size of the pie
won't change - the pieces just get smaller.
#9
Meijer does give to the local communities, but let's give credit to all the other local
businesses who have been doing this for many years and are a long time part of South
Haven.
#10
$10,000,000.00 in new construction that's great but how much of this will be from local
construction people? Meijer as a general rule have the same major contractors build
their new stores.
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Jan Haglund <info@lannylnc.com>
To: Debbie Zuckerman <dzuckey@gmail.com>
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Hi Debbie - another subject. The letter I just sent to Council.
Jan
From: Jan Haglund [mailto:info@jannyinc.coml
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Subject: We are for a Meijers in South Haven
Just wanted to send a quick note that we are very much in favor of Meijers coming to town. There has been !DY£Il
misinformation disseminated in an attempt to scare people into thinking Meijers is bad for our town. We feel that it will
have little or no detrimental effect on the downtown shopping district and may even increase the number of people
who may come downtown. We think Meijers will be a great asset for South Haven. Everyone I know shops there
whenever they have the opportunity anyway. It will help to keep more dollars in South Haven and provide needed
jobs.
Respectfully,
Jeff & Jan Haglund
Janny's Beach House
517 Phoenix Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-639-2191
info@jannyinc.com
www·beachhouseonline.com
Debbie Zuckennan <dzuckey@gmall.com>
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To the City of South Haven,
We would like you to be aware that we support a Meijer Store in South Haven
To the City of South Haven,
We would like you to be aware that we support a Meijer Store in South Haven
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From: Linda Anderson
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 1:54 PM
To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer
From: tammy geiger [mailto:tammygeiger59@yahoo.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer
Dear Ms. Anderson,
I am a resident of the city, and work locally for Clementines. I have worked there for 12 years.
During that period, many restaurants have opened, and closed for that matter, but never once has
there ever been city involvement in the opening of a new business. At Clementines, we hope for
an additional local business that could take some of the pressure to preform off of us. No one has
of yet stepped up to the plate to do so. If anyone would, would the city get involved and try to
detoure it?
I think the addition of a Meijer to our city would be great. I do business with Village Market, and
have since I moved here in 1989. I will continue to shop there. I would also like the option of
Meijer over Walmart. At least Meijer is a Michigan based business, so my money would in some
way help the state of Michigan, instead of adding to the Walton empire.
The Merk family did not shed a tear over the closing of Jack's or a couple other small business
because of them. I really have no idea why the city is involved in this at all. I wish my tax
dollars would go to something more worthwhile than this issue.
Sincerely,
Tammy E. Gleeson
1016 Phoenix Street
South Haven, Michigan 49090
(269)214-1382
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijers store
From: Steve Ohnsman [mailto:ohnsman1@comcast.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers store
I support the Meijers store zoning request. A Meijers will provide a variety of products at
reasonable costs, such as shoes and menswear, that are no longer available in South Haven other
than at Wal-Mart. Hopefully they will also bring more jobs to the South Haven area. I think the
impact will be more on Wal-Mart than Village Market, where I will continue to shop in support
of my local community.
Thank you.
Gail Ohnsman
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer
-----Original Message----From: m.shafer@yahoo.com [mailto:m.shafer@yahoo.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer
Miss Anderson,
I would like to take a moment to express my excitement for the new Meijer that is coming to South Haven.
As a chef in the area Meijer by far has the best produce you could ask for. I am a Huge fan of Bardens market, but in the winter months I fear some of my clients may suffer in quality.
I would like to help in any way possible with the process of pushing this project through.
Again thank you for your time in trying to better the city in which I was raised.
Matthew Shafer
Executive Chef
269-487-8154
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: support of Meijer coming to South Haven
From: Kathleen Straits [mailto:kcsras@hotmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: support of Meijer coming to South Haven
Please let my support of the new Meijer store be known at the meeting this evening. Competition is what
has made our country great...
Meijer will give many individuals in our community a great option for fresh fruits and vegetable at a much
more reasonable price than many stores in this community. It will allow many people who don't have the
chance to shop at Meijer how much they can save and have disposable income for other purchases.
People without a choice of where to shop are paying to much for necessary items.
The Meijer family is also one of the most generous families in the State of Michigan. Visit Meijer Gardens
and be amazed at the wonderful experience it gives so many Michigan residences.
South Haven should be thankful that such a great grocery store wants to locate here. Yes to Meijer...
Kathy Straits
36 Delaware Court
South Haven, Michigan
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Cc: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijers in SH
FYI
From: David Cooper [mailto:adaptechnologies@yahoo.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers in SH
WE DO NOT NEED MORE OUTSIDE SHOPPING TAKING BUSINESS FROM
DOWNTOWN.
NO TO MEIJERS!!
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Meijer
To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer
From: Kathy Needham [mailto:kathy@needhammarketing.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer
Hi Linda, my husband and I are boaters in South Haven, previous home
owners, and are about to relocate our aging parents to South Haven.
Bottom line, we love South Haven and have for 15 years.
I want you to know that we are totally in favor of having Meijer in the
community. Not only is Meijer a great shopping option, but they are also a
great company who put a lot of money back into every community they are
in.
Please welcome Meijer with open arms!
Thank you.
Kathy Needham
Needham Marketing
59 Commerce Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616.458.4212 (o)
616.458.8680 (f)
616.443.2500 (c)
kathy@needhammarketing.com
www.needhammarketing.com
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer in South Haven
From: susanpryans@aol.com [mailto:susanpryans@aol.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer in South Haven
Linda;
I am in favor of the proposed Meijer store in South Haven. I believe that it will be an excellent choice for
our community, providing us with an option to traveling out of town for shopping. The Village Market is
nice, but the prices are high and I can't always find everything I need. I don't patronize Walmart unless it's
absolutely necessary. That company treats its employees poorly and we can't trust them to look out for our
best interests either. Meijer is a Michigan company and has a wonderful selection of produce, which is
very important when our farmers' market is closed for the season.
Thank you for your time. Please give us the option of shopping at a local Meijer, instead of driving to
Benton Harbor, Holland or Kalamazoo. Let's keep business in South Haven.
Sincerely,
Susan Ryan
37 Cass Street
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Linda Anderson
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Laura Long [lauralong1127@hotmail.com]
Thursday, September 01,201112:36 PM
Linda Anderson
Meijer
I feel the Meijer store would be good for South Haven. I hear Village Market is trying to
delay things. I enjoy shopping at Village Market but Meijer offers a lot of things that
they don't. PLEASE don't let them influence your decision.
THANK YOU,
LAURA LONG
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer
From: Beth Ayotte [mailto:bethayotte@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer
Dear Ms. Anderson,
I have been a resident of South Haven for the past five years, and love our little city on the lake. I
am writing as a concerned citizen about the issue of Meijer building a store in South Haven. I
currently choose to drive to either Holland or Benton Harbor to do my regular grocery shopping
at a Meijer location. I personally do not like shopping at Walmart and find Village Market a little
too expensive for my family's budget. I would much rather have the option of spending my
grocery dollars locally, as well as saving the gas money. Not only would Meijer provide some
healthy competition and choice in our area, but would provide numerous year-round jobs for
South Haven residents. I understand other local stores have a business interest in Meijer not
building a location in South Haven, but ultimately, what would benefit the most citizens should
be considered as well. I would like to urge you to vote in favor of Meijer at the meeting this
evening.
Thank you very much for your service to our city and for taking the time to read my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Beth Ayotte
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Yes vote for Meijer!
From: laurabos717@gmail.com [mailto:laurabos717@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Yes vote for Meijer!
Dear Ms. Anderson,
I am thrilled at the possibility of Meijer coming to South Haven. As the mother of two young children, I am
a couponer and bargain shopper to try to stretch our family budget. I think I am like most families in South
Haven, we shop where it is affordable. While Village Market is a great store, it is not my store of choice –
their mark ups are far too high. I think the market share Village Market enjoys will be unaffected by Meijer.
They gain support from tourists, singles, and older couples I believe. These people are not likely to switch
to Meijer if they hadn’t already switched to Walmart.
Beyond my personal desire to shop at Meijer locally, I believe in free competition. I do not believe that a
business should be turned away because another business is scared. Meijer will bring jobs to our area,
and more choice to our residents.
Please hear my yes vote for Meijer.
Thank you,
Laura Bos
901 Superior St.
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Zoning vote on Meijer
From: Jeanne Lyon [mailto:jlyon711@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Zoning vote on Meijer
As a lifetime citizen of South Haven, I am strongly in favor of a Meijer coming to our
community. I see it as an addition to our local business and not a threat. We are a small
community where the residents have limited choices. I personally travel weekly out of town to
shop for things that just are not available here! Over the past few decades, I've watched the job
market dry up, families move, our school enrollment decline, and our homes being populated
with part time residents. Open enterprise and competition is good for business and good for
residents!
Jeanne Lyon
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Linda Anderson
rstein@southhaventwp.com
Tuesday, August 30,2011 10:17 AM
Linda Anderson
[Fwd: Meijers in South Haven]
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Meijers in South Haven
Laurie.Bierhalter@trelleborg.com
Wed, June 15, 2011 1:58 pm
rstein@southhaventwp.com
Ross, I am unable to attend tonight's public meeting.
I want you to know I am in favor of
a Meijers coming to town. A better quality store than
Walmart is needed.
Thank you.
Laurie Bierhalter
Engineering Coordinator
Trelleborg Automotive
400 Aylworth Ave
Phone:
269 639 4298 Direct
Fax: 269 637 8315
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Linda Anderson
Thursday, September 01, 2011 3:10 PM
Marsha Ransom
FW: I support Meijer
-----Original Message----From: Laura Adkin [mailto:adkinlaura@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: I support Meijer
I support Meijer coming to South Haven & my husband & I are property owners.
Have a great day!
Laura Adkin
Sent from my iPhone
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Marsha Ransom
From:
Linda Anderson
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To:
Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: we want Meijer!
From: Stephanie Bradley [mailto:smbrown99@hotmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: we want Meijer!
I am writing to say that my husband and I are in favor of having a Meijer in South Haven! More stores
and choices for the residence of SH is an improvement and needed! Nothing wrong with a little
competition! South Haven needs a Meijer and more! We hope this will happen!!
Thanks, Andy
and Stephanie Bradley
9/1/2011
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Subject: FW: Proposed Meijer Store
From: Brockway, Andy [mailto:AndyBrockway@aghosp.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Proposed Meijer Store
Dear Linda,
I just wanted you to know that I support Meijer coming to South Haven.
Thank you for your attention.
Andy Brockway
123 Michigan Ave.
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Subject: FW: We need Meijer!!!
-----Original Message----From: Brandy Campbell [mailto:bjoyful16@comcast.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: We need Meijer!!!
Please vote to allow Meijer to come to SH! It will create jobs and fair pricing!
Thanks!
Brandy Campbell
Shoreline Dance Academy
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijers
From: Patty Conde [mailto:pattyconde1436@hotmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers
I am in favor of Meijers in South Haven.
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Subject: FW: in favor!!!
From: dconklin311@gmail.com [mailto:dconklin311@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Denise Conklin
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: in favor!!!
I just want to express my opinion on the rezoning of the land for a Meijer store to possibly come
to South Haven. I am IN FAVOR of Meijer coming to South Haven, I think it would greatly help
our town, bring new jobs and also help our local economy by attracting those out of town tourists
who can come here to enjoy the beach and not have to go far to get great prices on their
groceries!
I'm a resident of the City of South Haven and support Meijer's!
-Denise Conklin Realtor
Prudential Preferred Realtors
269-639-9998 office
616-886-1107 cell
deniseconklin@pprmi.com
http://www.pprmi.com/REALTOR/agent-denise-conklin-2
9/1/2011
Marsha Ransom
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Linda Anderson
Marsha Ransom
FW: We support Meijer's
-----Original Message----From: chris dolan [mailto:dolan.chris@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: We support Meijer's
Hello Linda,
Just wanted to express that we would like to see the Meijers in South Haven.
Regards,
Chris and Dana Dolan
609 St. Joseph St.
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From: FLOERCHINGER, JEFFREY G [mailto:jfloerc@entergy.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers
I’m in favor of Meijers coming to South Haven. Jeff Floerchinger
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Linda Anderson
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Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer
From: Gold, Paul [mailto:PGold@echoretail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Cc: 'Julie Gold'
Subject: Meijer
Hi LindaWe have a house in South Haven and are very excited about the prospect of getting a Meijer to store to
locate there. We are hoping it passes through the city. Thank you.
Paul S. Gold
Vice President
ECHO Real Estate Services, Inc.
11711 N. Meridian Street, Suite 360
Carmel, IN 46032
317.218.8101-direct
317.218.8104-fax
pgold@echoretail.com
www.echoretail.com
9/1/2011
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer Store
-----Original Message----From: Gary Gross [mailto:ebltd@frontier.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer Store
Ms Anderson:
I strongly believe that the Meijer store should be permitted to develop in South Haven.
Competition is good for a town - it builds stronger and more diversified retailers.
Gary Gross
Park Ave., South Haven
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Subject: FW:
From: Esther Hansen [mailto:hansen.esther@yahoo.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject:
I am very much in favor of Meijer coming to South Haven. Competition is good. Meijer has an
excellent reputation and fair prices. It will also afford an employment opportunity for so many
folks in our area. Esther Hansen - 533 Quaker #204 - South Haven.
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer's
From: Cherri Harris [mailto:cherriharris@i2k.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer's
I support Meijer‛s coming to South Haven. I am a South Haven
Township property owner. My husband and I support Meijer‛s coming
to town 100%!!!!
Douglas & Cherri Harris
70265 8th Avenue
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: In Favor of Meijers
From: JHiddema@aol.com [mailto:JHiddema@aol.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: In Favor of Meijers
Hi Linda
I cannot attend the meeting this evening, but I am in favor of Meijers coming to South Haven because I
believe that competition is a good thing and will make ALL the retailers in this town do a better job. I think
anyone who is interested in this has had plenty of opportunity to express their opinions The one meeting I
attended, the nay sayers were the predominant spokespeople and they had plenty of time to talk!
Joan Hiddema
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Letter of support
From: kelly thomann [mailto:kethomann@yahoo.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Letter of support
Hi Linda,
Just wanted to let you know I am supporting Meijer coming to South Haven.
Thanks,
Kelly Holland
South Haven resident
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Marsha Ransom
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Linda Anderson
Marsha Ransom
FW: Meijer store
-----Original Message----From: Gary Gross [mailto:ebltd@frontier.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer store
Ms Anderson:
I feel that depriving South Haven of a competitive alternative such as Meijer would
prevent the best service to the town. Village Market can still thrive by tuning their
marketing strategy to more accurately fulfill the town's needs.
Leslie Ingham
Park Avenue, South Haven
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer
From: Elizabeth Knox [mailto:bizaski@yahoo.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer
I would love for Meijer to come to South Haven, Michigan.
Elizabeth Knox
South Haven, Michigan
"Our life's a stage, a comedy: either learn to play and take it
lightly,
or bear its troubles patiently." --Palladas
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Subject: FW: meijer in south have
From: Billie Jo Kohlhoff [mailto:daisy0309@hotmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: meijer in south have
Ms Anderson,
I am in support in bringing Meijer to South Haven!
I think that competition could be great for the community! We need other places to shop and the
prospect of new jobs is great!
Thanks!
Mrs. Kohlhoff
9/1/2011
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijers coming to South Haven
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Cindy McAlear [mailto:cindymcalear@comcast.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: RE: Meijers coming to South Haven
Dear Ms. Anderson,
My husband, Bob McAlear, and I are very much in favor of Meijers coming to South Haven. We feel that competition is a good thing for the South Haven Community. We also feel that it will help our community grow in a positive direction that will benefit our residents and tourists. We support Meijers building a store here in South Haven.
Cynthia B. McAlear
652 Maple Street
South Haven
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To: Marsha Ransom
From: robin mcalear [mailto:robinmcalear040@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers
Dear Linda,
Please put me in the column of those who strongly favor welcoming Meijers to South Haven. I
think it would provide a huge boost to the economy. First of all there would be a net gain in
employment. More shoppers would be drawn from surrounding communities and local shoppers
would be less tempted to shop outside South Haven.
Thank you,
Robin McAlear
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW:
From: MCCLURE, KEITH E [mailto:kmcclur@entergy.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject:
I am a South Haven property owner/resident and I support Meijers coming to South Haven.
Keith McClure
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijers coming to town
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Diana Mirabella [mailto:diana@cybersol.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers coming to town
I live in South Haven township and have for many years. I support Meijers coming into South Haven for more jobs and to keep other stores competitive.
In the long run this should help small industries to move in and find people to work for them when they see we have good stores to shop in.
Diana Mirabella
M-140
South Haven.
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijers store
From: ohnsman1@comcast.net [mailto:ohnsman1@comcast.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers store
Linda Anderson:
As a South Haven Township resident, I strongly support the
proposed Meijers store. I believe it will stimulate additional
business for our community from regional shoppers. It will also
offer increased competition for all stores in the area which is
good for our community.
I acknowledge that some local businesses might suffer if
Meijers comes to South Haven. I can only hope that they
will determine a "niche" market that will allow them to flourish.
Thank you
Steve Ohnsman
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Linda Anderson
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Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer
From: Jen Oliver [mailto:jennifer.oliver@yahoo.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer
Please approve the zoning for meijer to build. Many people in this town could benifit from a job
there, as well as cheeper prices on food. All of our towns stores survived when walmart
came....and they will continue. Please approve!! Thank you! Covert township resident.
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9/1/2011
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To: Marsha Ransom
From: s_olsen@comcast.net [mailto:s_olsen@comcast.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers
My husband and I support Meijers coming into town. They have be proven to be good
neighbors, generous to the communities where they are located. They also will provide
jobs to people in the South Haven area, while at the same time hiring the handicap. I
urge the city to make the necessary provisions that will allow Meijers to build their store
here.
Sandy Olsen
Birger Olsen
637-2368
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To: Marsha Ransom
-----Original Message----From: Beth Onken [mailto:bethonken@yahoo.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers
I'm Ambon favor of meijers coming to south haven! Village is way over priced, and Walmart is disgusting Thank you Beth Onken
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: I support Meijers
-----Original Message----From: Amy O'Sullivan [mailto:amyosully@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: I support Meijers
Linda,
I am a full time resident of South Haven and reside at 619 Green St. I am in full support of Meijers bringing a store to our area located on Phoenix Rd. and support the rezoning of the area. Thank you.
Amy O'Sullivan, MS, GRI, ABR
Associate Broker
Jaqua Realtors
269.214.1257 (cell)
269.637.9037 (fax)
Sent from my iPhone
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Linda Anderson
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To:
Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijers in South Haven
From: mjpickell@comcast.net [mailto:mjpickell@comcast.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers in South Haven
Dear Linda,
I emailing you in support of the new Meijer store in South Haven. I am a long time
Meijer's shopper and currently drive to either Holland, Kalamazoo, or St. Joe to do the
bulk of my shopping. It would be great to have a Meijer's in town.
Thank you,
Mary Jane Pickell
95 Clinton St
9/1/2011
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Support of Meijers
From: Mark W. Plechaty [mailto:mwplechaty@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Support of Meijers
Good afternoon - please consider this email a letter of support for Meijers coming to South Haven. The
delaying tactics from Village Market is ridiculously obvious and a true waste of everyone's time and could
cost South Haven a much welcomed addition to the business community. Competition is good and the
residents would benefit, both in choice and in competitive pricing.
Thank you,
Mark Plechaty
559 Monroe Blvd. South Haven, MI
c) 708-369-2736
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Support Meijers
From: Rosalie M. Plechaty [mailto:plechatyrm@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Support Meijers
Good afternoon - please consider this email a letter of support to the new development of
Meijers. It would be a good thing for South Haven, both for the residents and for business
competition in general. Please do not allow the Village Market (who has obvious and personal
reasons to oppose this) to sway any more decision making deadlines.
Thank you,
Rosalie Plechaty
559 Monroe Blvd. South Haven, MI
c) 815-603-2569
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To: amanda soukup; clark gruber; dave paull; dick brunvand; glenn pietenpol; mary lynn bugge; scott
smith; steve miles; Vickiy Kozlikwall
Cc: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Proposed Meijers
Just arrived.
From: Cheri Rehfeld [mailto:rehfeld@comcast.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Proposed Meijers
Linda,
Please be advised that we are very much in favor of the proposed Meijers store to the community and
what it will bring for out town!
Cheri Rehfeld
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: In favor of Meijers
From: Theressa Ruppert [mailto:theressaruppert@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: In favor of Meijers
Linda,
I am in favor of Meijers. We need jobs in South Haven!
Thanks,
Theressa
--
Theressa Ruppert
"I believe in the sun even if it isn't shining. I believe in love even when I
am alone. I believe in God even when He is silent." Unknown
"Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better."
http://christianpeeps08.blogspot.com/
www.theressaruppert.com
www.cdbaby.com/theressa
www.cdbaby.com/theressa2
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer
-----Original Message----From: Shannon Saxe [mailto:ssaxe443@comcast.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer
We need this business for many reasons.
1) job opportunities
2) competition of prices
3) better fruit and vegetables
4) better selection of meat/ fish
5) great for tourists for choices.
Thank you!!!
Sent from my iPhone
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Subject: FW: Meijers Store
From: Lynda Shinsky [mailto:lyndashinsky@sbcglobal.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers Store
I am a property owner in South Haven and support bringing the Meijer store to SH. Don't
believe it will hurt SH merchants, it might hurt WalMart but that's ok with me because they are
not a local company like Meijer is. Please approve to go ahead with the plans.
Thanks,
Lynda Shinsky
541 Lyon St
9/1/2011
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Meijer
From: Cathy Thaler [mailto:cathythaler@al-van.org]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijer
Dear Ms. Anderson
I will not be able to attend tonight’s meeting, but I am totally in favor of the Meijer project. I understand
that having Meijer locally will have an impact on other stores, not just grocery stores, but clothing, craft,
gift, etc. But government needs to continue the status of laissez faire when dealing with the capitalist
economy on which our economy is based.
Sincerely,
Cathy Thaler
371 Pearl St.
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To:
Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: Yes to Meijers!
From: ctidwell@comcast.net [mailto:ctidwell@comcast.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Yes to Meijers!
My husband and I support the Meijers store coming to town.
Carol Tidwell
9/1/2011
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From:
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Sent:
To:
Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: I support Meijer
From: Amber Trowbridge [mailto:ambertrowbridge@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: I support Meijer
We support Meijer coming to South Haven. My husband & I are South Haven
area property owners.
~Amber R. Trowbridge
9/1/2011
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To: Marsha Ransom
From: Anita Upson [mailto:atupson@att.net]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers
Dear Linda:
I completely support the new Meijer's store. I believe this will be an asset to the community and
improve competition.
Thank you,
Anita Upson
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To: Marsha Ransom
From: Greg Webb [mailto:webb.spider50@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: Meijers
I am all in for of Meijers coming to South Haven.
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Dear Linda
We want to voice our opinion on the benefits of having a Meijers store here. Jobs are #1
in importance, and we also feel that the other businesses will also profit. Village Market
has the opportunity to enlarge their fish market and bring in more wines and cheeses,
along with their deli counter to become more a Whole Foods or Trader Joe concept .
Meijers is noted for it's giving back to the community and if we are to grow, we need
them in this town so we don't have to travel to Holland or St Joe to shop.
Thank you
Tom and Kay Whale
530 Woodbridge Cir
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To: Marsha Ransom
Subject: FW: meijer
From: Debbie Zuckerman [mailto:dzuckey@gmail.com]
To: Linda Anderson
Subject: meijer
I support the Meijer store proposed for South Haven.
Debbie Zuckerman/Lakeshore Framing and Artworks
263 Broadway, South Haven
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