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Abatement Study. Mn/DOT is currently performing this study, with results <br />expected by this time next year. With “Action A” the City could continue to work <br />with Mn/DOT and our legislative representatives to lobby for the completion of <br />the wall all the way to I-35W. Staff would also conduct a neighborhood meeting <br />and / or develop a newsletter for the residents along the Trunk Highway 10 <br />corridor explaining the City’s position on this matter and the ensuing steps. Staff <br />also recommends “Action D” also be considered in conjunction with Action A. <br /> <br />Action B: Council may want to select the revised Option 2. A feasibility report <br />would need to be ordered to start the public improvement process and develop <br />cost estimates. Funding sources would also need to be identified. <br /> <br />Action C: Council may want to discuss this issue with Mn/DOT and state <br />legislatures at the next Work Session Meeting in July. Staff would invite Frank <br />Pafko, the Mn/DOT Area Representative, and any other Mn/DOT representatives <br />involved with this issue. Staff would also invite state legislators, as they may be <br />influential in securing funding or overcoming any legislative obstacles. These <br />representatives include: State Senator Satveer Chaudhary, State Senator Don <br />Betzold, State Representative Geri Evans, and State Representative Connie <br />Bernardy. <br /> <br />Action D: Council may direct the City’s legal counsel to further investigate noise <br />abatement laws and requirements. It is staff’s understanding that Mn/DOT is now <br />required to apply noise abatement techniques such as the installation of walls in <br />areas they have expanded the capacity of their trunk highway system. Question: <br />did this law apply when the single eastbound lane just west of I-35W was <br />expanded to two lanes several years ago? <br /> <br />Action E: Any other action the Council may choose. <br /> <br />It has been some time since the City has held a neighborhood meeting pertaining <br />to this issue. Staff would like direction from Council as to whether (and possibly <br />when) a meeting should be held. This meeting could be held prior to or after the <br />City Council takes official action on this matter. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff is looking for direction from the City Council pertaining to this matter. <br />Specifically, staff is looking for Council input on which action to pursue and <br />whether (and possibly when) the City should hold a neighborhood meeting <br />regarding this issue. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Greg Lee, Director of Public Works