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• • • After checking around, it appears that the concern regarding the handling of truck traffic has been addressed, although not in a manner favorable to me, the neighboring businesses or even the community. I understand the county has agreed that Hwy V is not adequate and would consider putting in a double lane road. The state would enlarge the interchange. The result of these two moves would mean the loss of the property in front of my restaurant and the taking of some property to the west . It would also necessitate a change in the access to my property, making it difficult to get to. What does this mean to me? Pure & simple - OUT OF BUSINESS! ! ! Two and one half years ago, when I bought this property, I was complimented by many in the community for establishing local ownership and for being committed to serving the local person. Since that time, we have focussed on serving first and foremost our local patron, while extending tine service to all our customers - traveling and local . The local people have been very positive in responding to this service. We still have a ways to go, but feel our early efforts have been successful . I employ between 45-50 people from DeForest and the surrounding community in the summer and about 25 the rest of the year. Across the street, Rider 's Standard Service has spent a considerable amount of money in remodeling and improving his facility. McDonalds has been a good addition and has complimented the interchange. Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet has always attracted a nice mixture of tours and visitors , and is considered to be one of the finest cheese houses on the interstate. I firmly believe heavy truck traffic on and off the interstate will drastically cut the normal auto traffic and will seriously damage the health of our businesses . People will not be willing to take the extra effort needed to reach Big Top, Standard Service or Ehlenbach's when there are other restaurants, gas stations and gift stores just a few exits down the road. And we will not make up the business through truckers. We all cater to the traveling and local family. The final decision is up to you. I have to think the only reason you can be considering this is the six million dollar tax base addition. If you put it through, I will be convinced you have no concern for the local , small business, or the ultimate future of this area. And knowing you, I know that 's not the case. Sincerely, M vin G. Swedal cc: J. Moore L. Hahn ✓ J. Ehlenbach J. Rider