Here is President Holst's letter to the Concordia
University community regarding the Kelly "experiment":

MEMORANDUM

To:     Concordia Campus Community

From:   President Robert Holst

Re:     Ayd Mill Road/Increased Traffic on Hamline Avenue

As you probably have seen in the media, the City of St. Paul will begin a
year-long test of a new traffic flow pattern on Ayd Mill Road beginning June
15.  The test will include the opening of the connection between Ayd Mill
Road and I 35E and the closing of the Ayd Mill Road/Selby Ave. exit with
traffic to be redirected to the Hamline Avenue exit. The city expects the
traffic on Hamline Avenue to increase by about 7,000-9,000 cars per day.

Campus leaders, of course, are concerned about the increased traffic through
our campus and the potential impact on pedestrian safety.  We have strongly
expressed our concerns to the city and the city has assured us that they are
seriously considering our concerns and will respond within a week.

We will keep you up-to-date on the status of the Ayd Mill Road project.
Know that we remain committed to monitoring the project and its potential
impact on our campus community.