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;� Metropolitan Council AA August 24, 2012 Mayor Thomas Wilharber City Of Centerville 1880 Main St. Centerville, MN 55038 Dear Mayor Wilharber: As your Metropolitan Council member, it's been a privilege to work with your community and the other cities in Council District 11 over the past year. Today I am writing to invite you to offer your thoughts and ideas to help shape the next statutorily required metropolitan development guide, called Thrive MSP 2040. Thrive MSP 2040, when completed in 2014, will be the regional comprehensive plan to help strengthen our region's economy and expand opportunities for our citizens over the long term. Thrive MSP will set policy directions and strategies for regional investments, growth and development. When adopted by the Council, Thrive MSP 2040 will replace the 2030 Regional Development Framework. The Council is committed to collaborative decision- making that honors the varying viewpoints of the region. In that spirit, we hope you will participate in building Thrive MSP 2040. Before the Council writes the first draft of the document, we would like to hear from you and other community leaders. Council Members are hosting numerous listening sessions around the region in the coming month. We hope you'll consider attending the session nearest to your community or, alternatively, a session that best fits your busy schedule. A listing of all the regional listening sessions is attached. We are eager to hear your perspective on the future of our region. If you prefer to share your thoughts via e -mail, you can do so by writing to thrivemsp @metc.state.mn.us. You can also participate in our online public forum at http : / /yourideas.metrocouncil.org. Council staff are closely monitoring input we receive via these methods and will share your feedback with the Council. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas as we draft Thrive MSP 2040! Sincerely, Sandy Rummel Metropolitan Council District 11 P.S. With Thrive MSP 2040, we are striving to be inclusive. Enclosed are some brief informational materials detailing how any resident in our region can participate in the planning process. We hope you will share this information with your community. Additional copies and copies in alternative languages can be obtained by calling 651 - 602 -1140. www.metrocouncil.org 390 Robert Street North • St. Paul. MN 55101 -1805 • (651) 602 -1000 • Fax (651) 602 -1550 • TTY (651) 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer