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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 12, 201.0 indicated that he did not provide a specific recommendation on approval, but noted that if the City is inclined to approve the PUD Permit, a series of updated plans are required as outlined in his August 9, 2010 reporC. The Planner noted that the applicant has indicated that they are willing to submit those plans. He again stated that while the land use is relatively compatible, the City needs to see the proposed improvements to the site to ensure they meet the City's zoning objectives. Russ Dibb and Jim Haugdahl, Prewire Specialists, appeared before the commission. Haugdahl reviewed an extensive presentation which outlined the history of the company, background of the owners, current staffing levels, fleet size, safety programs of the company, and community efforts. Duray stated that Prewire sounds like the type of business that Little Canada would like to have. He asked if Prewire would be purchasing the property. Haugdahl reported that they would. He also noted that they have to be out of their current site fairly soon and need to move quickly. Duray asked about building improvements. Dibb reported that they have a lot of ideas, curd while the building is older, it can be molded to fit their needs. He indicated that the location is fantastic for them. Dibb presented a sketch plait showing the exterior of the building. Dibb reported that the building would be painted, some damaged steel replace, improvements to the dock area. The property would be landscaped and planters added to the dock area. Lighting improvement would also be made. Dibb indicated that the cold storage building is proposed so that Prewire's bigger units could be stored inside. Dibb also noted that the property would be blacktopped, and that improvement would be made before any others. Dibb requested direction for airy other improvements that the City wanted done. Duray asked about the roof. Dibb reported that it is a steel roof and it pitched. Haugdahl reported that the roof was replaced in 1999 and noted that the air conditioning unit is on the roof. He indicated that the garage and service doors to the building would be replaced and awnings and gutters added to the building. Dibb reported that Prewire leases its existing building; therefore, has not been able to make improvements to it. Dibb stated that Prewire is excited to own its own building and put its stamp on it. F,verson asked the date that Prewire would like to begin occupancy. Haugdahl replied that MN DOT wants them out of their existing building by early October. That building is being torn down in preparation for the Highway 55 bridge reconstruction/repair. Therefore, Prewire needs to _12_