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Council Member Reinert
moved its adoption:
introduced the following resolution and
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 08-13
CONCURRING WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A NOISE WALL ALONG
THE NORTH SIDE OF 35W FROM SUNSET ROAD TO SAVANNAH COURT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) plans to construct a
noise wall from Sunset Road to Savannah Court as shown on the attached preliminary
plans; and
WHEREAS, in order for MNDOT to proceed with the preparation of plans, concurrence
is needed from the Lino Lakes City Council; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the property owners adjacent to the proposed noise wall
project are aware of and support the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes herby concurs with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation proposal to construct a noise wall on the north
side of 35W from Sunset Road to Savannah Court.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 28th day of January, 2008.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Member Gallup and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
Reinert, Gallup, O'Donnell, Bergeson
The following voted against same:
none (Stoltz absent)
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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AGENDA ITEM 6E
STAFF ORIGINATOR: James E. Studenski, City Engineer
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 28, 2008
TOPIC: Resolution No. 08 -13, Concurring with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation proposal
to construct noise walls along the north side of 35W
between Sunset Road and Savannah Court
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
BACKGROUND:
In July 2007 the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) contacted the City
regarding the Metro Division Highway Traffic Noise Abatement Study. MNDOT
analysis of the results of this study ranked the area north of 35W from Sunset Road to
Savannah Court, as shown on the attached map as having a high priority for noise wall
construction. The study took into account the residential density of the area, proximity to
35W and the noise impact based on readings taken in the area. This item was discussed
at the October 1, 2007 City Council Work Session meeting.
On October 29, 2007 a neighborhood meeting was held with residents from 50 properties
on the north side of 35W between Sunset Road and Savannah Court in attendance. All
the residents in attendance expressed support for the construction of a noise wall except
for Pomp's Tire, a commercial business located on Apollo Court.
The noise wall will be approximately 2,320 feet long, 20 feet high and will be made up of
large concrete posts and wood planking. To minimize tree pruning, tree removal, tree
replacement and the impact of wall construction on adjacent properties, the wall
alignment will vary form 10 to 20 feet from the right -of -way line of 35W. Noise wall
planking will be placed on the residential side of the wall when it is 10 feet from the
right -of -way line and will be placed on the 35W side in all other locations. Also attached
are the MNDOT preliminary plans for the noise wall.
MNDOT has estimated the wall cost to be approximately $835,000, which will be 100%
percent funded by the MNDOT noise abatement program. Any costs for additional noise
wall aesthetics or additional plantings will be the responsibility of the City. MNDOT and
the City have completed the preliminary phase of the noise wall design; the next step will
be a resolution authorizing MNDOT to complete plans and specifications and construct
the noise wall. The project schedule will depend on MNDOT funding with the contract
to be tentatively awarded in the either the fall of 2009 or the fall of 2010.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of Resolution No. 08 -13, Concurring with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation proposal to construct noise walls along the north side of
35W between Sunset Road and Savannah Court.