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Home My WebLink About03-12-80 CCMSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 12, 1980 Mayor Armstrong convened the meeting at 7:43 p.m. with the following Councillors answering the roll: Morgan, Mottaz, Novak and Pott. Gary Orlich, Mn/KOT Detailed Design Engineer for the I-94 project introduced his staff: John Sandel, Larry Urb, and Tom 0°Ryan. Orlich explained the detailed design of the frontage roads; and Mn/DOT's obligations to provide noise barriers for noise abatement along an interstate highway. He referred to drawings and photographs around the room; and explained the various types of noise barriers. He said the City Council whould have to adopt a Resolution either supporting or opposing the noise abatement measures after the bearing. He then presented a slide/tape show on noise abatement. Of the affected property owners there, six were in favor of the barriers and one was opposed. .. Pott moved, seconded by Morgan, to adopt Resolution 80-14approving the construction of noise retaining walls along Highway 694. Construction material to be brown wood. Landscape plans for the residential side of the fence will be submitted for Council approval. Motion carried 5-0. _ _ 1 7�7 0/ o � �73 �$bN l I 1` w ve,2 Z-)i;sP, 1 / CCQ/Gir� iJ., L�aJr[Ut�tiy /�'yr. s wi � V�Cc . Rk• �., '7 -71 �,-�j��)tC✓Ns'.•�2''L--G�-..• /J��%%'�7/�!�`GC/4/•�L�vt-.//�/�L�� 11Xc'.ec"�-i/�1ryc.. d/��-a'c-•�"-�"� . C� �Lc'd: C�y�� , 7G{%�GJIG�si� �C. �cQ ��.cy t -✓--cy F�r �,/(/.•L.e<-Gai � �/ � L✓� <<--GGc-d �.�e'y`-('...r �/ f 1 `i,lr S-�tJ.,� i t u_.rb�..r L-yw ��l�%✓ ��., `Yv�-��.eL.1_cxa+./ l��f.�,.cX.. d:.�1 r •�/L•Gi:�G�'Ll `� -�,:/, /G/'ct,, . ��''�c.��-`'"�—�'` �J�-LQ..k:.. CC,. �•C�..2;-•t...C',•Ll.i R80-14 RESOLUTION CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION I3Y THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT NOISE HARRIERS ALONG INTERSTATE 194 IN LAKE ELMO. WHEREAS, the City of bake Elmo is concerned about the noise pollution associated with Interstate 194 which affects the health and welfare of the residents adjacent to the freeway; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed a study which indicates that due to high noise levels, certain areas along Interstate 194 .in Lake Elmo rank high in priority to receive federal and state funding to construct noise barriers at no cost to the City; and WHEREAS, a public meeting was held to receive comments from residents adjacent to the freeway regarding a proposal from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for construc- tion of noise barriers; and ' WHEREAS, a majority of the residents affected by the proposed improvement indicated that they were in favor of the noise barriers; and WHEREAS, a second public information meeting will be scheduled to receive comments regarding plans and specifi- cations prepared by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council, of the City of Lake Elmo hereby requests the Minnesota Depart- ment of Transportation to proceed with design of plans and specifications to construct wood noise barriers along the north side of Interstate 194 from 600 feet west of Ideal Avenue to just east of Guardian Angles Church ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF LAKE ELMO, THIS 12th. DAY OF MARCH , 1980. °Phomas Go Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: Laurence E. Whztaker, Cry Adma.nistrator MINUTES, LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, MARCH 12, 1980 Mayor Armstrong convened the meeting at 5:02 p.m. with the following Councillors answering the roll: Morgan, Mottaz, and Novak. City Administrator Whittaker was also present. MAINTENANCE FACILITIES: The Council discussed the merits of centralized facilities All present agreed that a central garage would better serve the maintenance function. Pott arrived at 5:15 p.m. The Council agreed that the total budget for the garage should not exceed $175,000.00. Armstrong recommended plan E, as prepared by the Administrator with two outside doors, a beam for a hoist, and five feet for potential use as a fire apparatus area, should the decision be made to use a bay for fire vehicles. Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz, that the Council approve plan E, as amended, for a cost not to exceed $175,000.00, including site work, well, septic, and architectural fees. The Council will list the following options: 1) hoist, 2) brick facade, 3) fencing and landscaping, 4) an outdoor wash rack, and 5) all 14 foot high doors. Motion carried 5-0. AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE BIDS FOR MAINTENANCE GARAGE: Armstrong moved, seconded by Mottaz, to authorize the Administrator to have plans and specs prepared and advertise for bids for the five (5) bay Maintenance Garage. Motion carried 5-0. Pott explained how the City might save some costs by reorienting the floor drains. FIRE DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE: Membership: Armstrong moved, seconded by Novak, to amend the motion on the Committee membership made March 4, 1980, to reflect a Committee of ^^ eight: 2 Councillors, 2 firemen, 4 lay persons (from Cimarron, Tri—Lakes, the Old Village and Section 32). Motion carried 5-0. The Administrator would serve as an ex—officio member. Whittaker suggested the Committee address areas Lake Elmo might serve outside the City limits, as well as areas within the City that we might contract out to adjacent communities or departments. Mottaz said the Committee should be told in advance that its findings will be a recommendation only; and that it will not bind the Council. Morgan said the Committee ought to look at the time and distance to various areas of the City from alternative fire hall sites. Novak said the Committee ought to pay special attention to fire hazards that industries present. Morgan suggested the Administrator contact communities with fulltime officers and ask for assistance in the planning process. The Council agreed this would be beneficial. _4 The Council asked that the Committee give monthly reports on their progress to the Council. MINUTES, LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, MARCH 12, 1980 _2_ LIMITS ON INTEREST RATES FOR MUNICIPAL BONDS: The Council voiced its opposition / to increasing the limits on interest rates. BOND CONSULTANTS, MSA PROJECT: The Council instructed the Administrator to inquire about the rates charged by Juran & Moody and the Springstead Company for bond services. The Council would, then, decide which firm to use for the NSA bonds. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.