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-2- Discussion Mr. Herman Jolmson inquired as to what the Highway Department was doing about the noise problem that exists on the north side of this intersection. Mr. McCrae indicated that they were not prepared at this time to make recommenda- tions regarding alleviation of the noise problem on the north side of the intersection. Mrs. Kidd, 2224 Ustis, asked if the individual residents would be contacted and consulted before property would be taken, etc. Mr. McCrae responded that certainly the Highway Department would have discussions with any property owner who would be affected by the proposed plan. Mrs. Dilner asked when the families, whose homes were to be purchased, would know for sure when the purchase \\Ould occur. Mr. McCrae indicated that if the Village Council approves this proposed plan, the design development and right-of-way purchase procedures would be started soon thereafter. Donna Fitzgerald, 2253 St. Croix, indicated that she was looking forward to the completion of this work. Mrs. Kidd indicated that her overall reaction was that the proposal is the right approach, however, she was concerned about the relationship of the proposed earth mound to the Fossum residence. RecOImnendation Mr. Membrez moved and Mr. Kellett seconded, that the Commission recoIIlllend approval of the State Highway Department proposed plan for the abatement of noise on the south side of the 36-280-35W intersection. Said plan would include a combination of wooden barrier, concrete wall, and earth mound construction. The Commission requests that the Minnesota Highway Department continue to study the noise problem on the north side of the intersection of highways 36-280-35W. Roll Call, Ayes: V. Jolmson, Membrez, Demos, Eagles, Kellett, G. Johnson and Pope. Nays: None. Planning File 724 - Twin City Freight Incorporated request for rezoning from I-I to 1-2 and special use permit at 2582 Long Lake Road. Presentation Mr. Jack Lynch of Bather Ringrose Company representing Twin City Freight, indicated that the property is presently zoned I -1. Twin City Freight is requesting a rezoning to 1-2 and a special use permit for a truck terminal. He stated that the proposed terminal consists of approximately 6,000 square feet of office space and 35,000 square feet of dock and storage area. Discussion Mr. Membrez indicated his concern with the fact that more truck terminals are moving to Rosevi1le. He stated that the terminal provides very little tax base and felt that the village should carefully consider further construction of terminals within Roseville. Mr. Vern Johnson stated that he sympathized with Mr. Membrez' s point of view but that he doubted very seriously whether any land use with a higher