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. . . Page 3 Planning Commission Minutes January 27. 1987 Mr. John K10vning of Cedar Corporation reviewed the performance standards of the ROF facility. Mr. K10vning stated that UPA has certified that all performance standards will meet MPCA specifications. Mr. K10vning stated that the City should request total engineering drawings before the building permit is issued. He indicated he is comfortable with the plans and specifications assuming all performance standards do meet MPCA regulations. Commissioner Morton questioned whether there has been a written commitment received from Burlington Northern for the crossing. Mr. Dan MaConnon stated they have received no written commitment but they have received a verbal commitment. Commissioner Morton stated he was opposed to the trucks accessing the plant via Highway 10 to Main Street and then to UPA. He indicated he would prefer to see the trucks use Highway 10 and go directly to the UPA Driveway. Mr. Steve Shurts stated he felt this was not a viable solution as there were too many pedestrians using the access. Chairman Wilson suggested using UPA's access just for the ash trucks in order to keep these ash trucks off of East Main Street. Commissioner Kimball stated he would rather see the traffic directed through UPA with educated pedestrians and further that he would rather see UPA take the brunt of the traffic. Commissioner Barrett commented that Main Street would very likely be changing in the next few years. He noted there could very well be a restaurant or other type of business on the corner of Main Street and Highway 10 as City Hall will be leaving the site. Commissioner Morton questioned whether there were any plans to avoid rush hour traffic. Mr. Dan MaConnon stated that this could be arranged in order to alleviate traffic problems on major holidays. Peter Beck reviewed the conditional use permit at this time. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. Mr. Tom Hartman of 18675 Macon Street questioned what type of trucks would be hauling the ROF material. Mr. Glen Haas of NSP answered that the ROF trucks would be hauling the material in an enclosed container and further stated that the ash would be hauled in a covered trailer. Mr. Gerald Schroeder of 13757 Is1andview Drive questioned whether MnDOT has granted access onto Highway 169. Mr. Dan MaConnon stated that they have received verbal confirmation only. Mr. Schroeder further stated that he was not in favor of ROF trucks using the Main Street to UPA route because of the fact that City Hall will be moving out and another type of business would be in that area.