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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 1996 asked why the ramp is not moved at least 250 feet to the north, thus reducing the p.m. rush hour congestion. If nothing is done with the ramps, there would be no traffic improvement. (MnDOT is aware that additional width improvements will be needed). The further north the ramp goes, the more problems will occur in the wetland areas. Commissioner Rhody asked what was feasible to move north. Rick Jopke summarized the October 3, 1996 general meeting with businesses as well as individual meetings with Indianhead, Hyman Freig, htways and Phoenix Corp. Two concerns were expressed: Businesses need to know timing and exact location of road right-of-way. In discussion with Hyman, plans did not show their maintenance and safety building. Additional study of the impact of the road alignment on this building will be completed by City staff. Two letters were received from property owners, Ryan and Cummins Diesel. The two letters will be added to the report. The Council will hold meetings on October 14 and October 28, then an official mapping process will occur. Staff recommends: 1) resolution of approval and 2) that staff should proceed with official mapping process. Acting Chairperson Harms asked what action should be taken by the Planning Commission and when will further hearings be held. Eugene Pikovsky, Hyman Freightways, noted that the first terminal was built in 1964 because of Roseville's proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul. In 1976, the company tripled in size to 125 docks with 101,000 square feet. The shop has 26,500 square feet. The office has 10,000 square feet. There are 250 employees with $13 million dollar payroll. This is the largest terminal in the company within 15 states. In a 24 hour period, 150 trucks come through the site. New office space and shop trailer repair and safety area would be necessary if the road alignment was approved. He said the most critical part of the buildings relocation is the safety check lanes, which are 100 feet long and 40 feet wide. The truck traffic exiting from the traffic line could not see vehicle traffic coming south on the parkway. Traffic going east on the parkway could not be seen by the truck drivers. He expressed concern about the traffic safety problems that could be created. A 36 foot roadway would provide additional space for the truck 4