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MIPlUTES <br />City Council <br />July 8, 1987 <br />Sound Barrier The Engineer explained in detail the cross-sections, and indicated <br />(Cont.) that the berm he is proposing would require about 25,000 cubic yards <br />of dirt. The Engineer estimated that there will be 20,000 cubic yards <br />of excess dirt in the Demont project that could be used in the barrier. <br />The Engineer reported that the berm would have to be sodded, and it <br />may be necessary to construct a retaining wall for the berm in the <br />area where the Highway fence now sits. <br />LaValle commented that it is his understanding that the Twin Lake Trail <br />residents are not concerned with completely eliminating the noise from <br />the Highway, and are proposing an 8 to 10 foot high berm. The concerns <br />from the residents include security as well as health issues from <br />pollutants coming off the highway. <br />The City Engineer indicated that the State has said they would cooperate <br />with the berm. However, the Engineer questioned that dirt could be <br />dumped in the right-of-way from the freeway side. <br />Frank Frattalone felt that the State would allow this and that it <br />would be much easier given the condition of the roads leading to <br />Twin Lake Trail. <br />The Engineer estimated the per~it process at about two months. <br />Scalze asked if the project should wait until the Little Canada bridge <br />is demolished, so that these materials could be used in the berm. <br />The Engineer felt that the permit process should begin now and at <br />least the approval of the State obtained. <br />The Engineer pointed out that his plan puts the berm at 12 feet above <br />the freeway, while the State's plan puts the berm at 5 feet above <br />the freeway. <br />Jerry Bergeron, Twin Lake Trail resident, indicated that the residents <br />would be happy with the berm as proposed by the State and again outlined <br />the concerns of the residents which include security as well as health <br />concerns. Bergeron stated that the residents realize that the noise <br />will not be completely eliminated. Bergeron felt that once the berm <br />is constructed and plantings installed, this will help filter fumes <br />and pollutants from the freeway. Bergeron reported that the State <br />has a budget for trees for just this purpose, which he felt the <br />residents could obtain. Bergeron stated that after the berm is <br />installed and finish graded, the residents would install the plantings. <br />Scalze asked the cost that would be assessed the residents for the <br />berm. <br />The Engineer replied that he has not calculated thosefigures yet. <br />Page -3- <br />