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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 30, 2008 Mr. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2008-I-2I -APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR WHISPERING PINES SUBJECT TO COMPLL4NCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY PLANNER, CITY ENGINEER, AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Blesener thanked the property owner and developer for their cooperation in lengthening the cul-de-sac which resulted in the lots being larger and wider. QUEBEC The City Administrator reported that as part of the planning for the APARTMENTS- Unweave the Weave project, the City and MN DOT had extensive NOISE WALL discussions on components of the project, including noise walls. The Administrator noted that as part of the City's approval of the project, it requested that the noise walls in front of Quebec Apartments and the redevelopment area along Country Drive be deleted. The Administrator noted that the City's concern was with aesthetics in having a short section of wall (in front of the Quebec Apartments) along Country Drive. At the time the City made this request, MN DOT said it was unlikely that the wall in front of Quebec would be deleted given environmental justice issues. The Administrator also indicated that Ted Zinner, Quebec Partnership, asked if the wall would be built in front of Quebec. The Adminishator stated that he informed Mr. Zinner that it was very likely the wall would be built given the environmental justice issues cited by MN DOT. The City Administrator then followed up with MN DOT and discovered the wall had been deleted. The Adminisriator reported that MN DOT did not inform the City on the status of this section of noise wall. The Administrator reported that Mr. Zinner is requesting that the noise wall be constructed in front of Quebec Apartments. In discussions with MN DOT, it is there position that if the City wants the noise wall added back into the project, it will have to pay for it. The City Administrator noted the City has a few discussion points to address with MN DOT as to why they are financially responsible for the noise wall. Blesener asked about the environmental justice issue. The City Administrator stated his recollection was there were standards that had to be met in determining need for a noise wall relative to residential properties abutting a freeway project. The Administrator indicated that it