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5 one of their construction crews is free and therefore has the capability to do the construction inspection work in the fall / winter of this year. On August 24, 2004, City Staff and representatives of Ulteig Engineers met with Mn/DOT to discuss their proposal. At the meeting, Mn/DOT reiterated that they would like the City of Mounds View to perform all of the design activities for the portion of wall that Mn/DOT is now responsible for (Segment A through the Ardan Park Area). In return, Mn/DOT will provide construction inspection. In addition, Mn/DOT informed Staff at this meeting that because Mn/DOT is now responsible for the Ardan Park segment of wall, they would like to evaluate the effectiveness of a wall by performing a noise model of the area. Based on this model Mn/DOT will determine what needs to be constructed in the Ardan Park Area (Segment A). In late August, Mn/DOT performed a noise modeling of the Ardan Park Area. The model utilized six (6) noise receptors located at the front of the six (6) closest homes to the highway along Long Lake Road. A model was then set for the following several conditions: existing conditions, extending the twenty foot (20’) high wall 200 feet to the east, then 400 feet, 500 feet, 600 feet, and finally 800 feet. Mn/DOT’s interpretation of the data collected was that “any added length beyond 500 feet really does not change the noise levels for most of the homes”. Based on this, Mn/DOT is proposing a twenty-foot (20’) high wall, extending five hundred feet (500’) from the existing wall to the east. At the August 24, 2004 meeting, Mn/DOT confirmed that that they could dedicate a maximum of $300,000 to this project. The aforementioned information was presented to the City Council at a Work Session on October 4, 2004. The City Council expressed dissatisfaction with Mn/DOT’s position on this issue and directed Staff to set up a meeting with the City’s State Representatives. The Mayor, Mayor elect, City Administrator, and Public Works Director met with State Representative Benardy and State Senator Betzold on December 6, 2004. Based on this meeting City Staff will see what assistance the League of Minnesota Cities can provide us. The State Representative will also look into this matter to see if they can provide assistance. Current Status A transportation coalition made up of Mn/DOT, Ramsey County, Anoka County, Shoreview, Blaine, and Mounds View is planning improvements to the County Road J area, between Airport Road and Naples Street. This project is being termed as “Phase I” of the improvements planned for this area. Phase I is anticipated to be completed in 2007. Phase II, which includes interchange improvements to the Lake Road / County Road J and I-35W Interstate interchange, is anticipated to be completed in 2011. With Phase II construction, Mn/DOT anticipates the addition of a third eastbound lane on Trunk Highway 10