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Presented By
Referred To
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, NIINNESOTA
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Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Chapter 293 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code was
enacted to regulate the subject of noise in the City of Saint
Paul; and
WHEREAS, §293.11 provides for the granting of variances from
the sound level limitations contained in §293.09, upon a£inding
by the City Council that full compliance with Chapter 293 would
constitute an unreasonable hardship on an applicant, other
persons or on the community; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Public Works Department,
represented by James Tolaas, Project Engineer, who has been
designated as the responsible person on the application, has
applied for a variance to allow construction work to take place
on the Ford Bridge over the Mississippi river, during the period
from July 1, 2000 through October 31,2002; and
WHEREAS, applicant is seeking a variance for the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday during the
course of the project; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance it will not
be able to perform the necessary construction work on the bridge
in a timely manner, and the completion date would be extended,
causing increased costs and inconvenience to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Office of License, Inspections, and
Environmental Protection has reviewed the application and has
made recommendations regarding issuing the variance; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby
grants a variance for the Ramsey County Public Works Department
to permit construction work on the Ford Bridge to exceed the
sound level requirements of Chapter 293 on Monday through
Saturday, beginning July 1, 2000 and continuing through October
31, 2002.
1) The variance shall be for the hours between
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and shall permit
construction equipment and machinery to
operate during those hours without the
limitations set forth in Chapter 293.
Council File # Q� .7s
Green Sheet # 1 O 3'l 5 S
2) Ramsey County Public Works Department shall
take any practical steps available to
minimize the noise levels during these
periods which do not otherwise unduly hinder
the project or unreasonably increase the
costs.
3) The Saint Paul City Council reserves the right to
review the grant of the variance upon receipt of
complaints about the noise being created and to
amend or revoke the variance.
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OFFICE oF Lz�P Date: 04/25/2000 GREEN SHEET
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CTION REQUESTED:
esolution granting Ramsey County Public Works a sound level variance from the
sound level limitations contained in Chapter 293.09.
O�PII+@NDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) ERSONAL SERVIC% CONTRACTS MUST ANSWSR THE POLLOWING:
PLANNING CONAfISSION CIVIL SERVICE CONASISSZON 1. Fias Che person/firm ever worked under a contract for Chis department?
CIB COMMITT&& _ HUSINE55 RBVIEW COUNCIL Y65 NO
STAFF _ Has ehia person/firm ever been a City employee?
DISTRICT COURT _ YSS NO
3. Doea this peraon/firm posaesa a skill not noxmally possesaed by any
UPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OHJECTIVE? CUYYCnt City employee?
YES NQ
laia all YSS anavers oa a aeparate sheet aad attach.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
James E. Tolaas, Project Engineer, Ramsey County Public Works, ha"s requested a
sound level variance to allow rehabilitation work on the Ford Bridge over the
ississippi River. Work is to begin on July 1, 2000, and continue through
ctober 31, 2002. The hours of work requested are from 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m., Monclay through Saturday.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
ill place conditions that will limit the sound impact in surrounding
residential and commercial areas.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Persons living and/or working near the Ford Bridge will be able to hear the
sounds from the rehabilitation work.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
he project will take longer than three construction seasons, and as a result
ill be more costly and cause more inconvenience to the businesses and
residences in the area.
OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S J�dd COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE 320-33350 ACTIVITY NUMBER 0141
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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Application for Sound Level Variance
Ciry of Saint Paul l�roise Ordinance �
Chapter 293 of thz Saint Paul Legistati�•e Code �
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l. Or�anization or person seeking variancz: Ransey Councy Public taorks
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3. ResponSib(z person: James T_olaas -
4. Title o� position: Proj ect Engineer
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6. Brizfly describe the noise souroe and equipment invo(ved: Brid�e construction equipment such as
concrete sa�rs, concretz pavers, jackha:,.mers, barges, cranes, tandem trucks.
7 Address or legal description of noise source: Ford arid�e over the rtississipai xiver
S Noise source time ofoperation: 7:00 a.n. - 7:00 v.m. >`.ondav - Saturdaa S � � I ��F
9. Brietly describe the steps that «�ili be taken to minimize the noise Iec�eis:
10. Briefty state reason for seeking variance: snorcened hours c.ould escend complecion daee, in erea s z
costs, and ir.crease i,^.convenieace to public.
1 l. Dates during which the variance is requested. Junz 1, Z000 - September 30, 2002
Sianature of responsible person l,�'-u-�--- Dflte ��� �ao
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Return completed Application and 5150.00 fee to:
CITY OF S�INT PAUL
OFFICE OF LIEP
350 ST. PETER STREET, SUITE 300
S:�I\'T PAUL, �I\ 55102-1510
(651) 266-9090
Date Rec'd.
Recie«ed
Datc Public No[ica Sen[
Referrzd to Council
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OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND
ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION
Roben Kessler, Director
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Colem¢n, Mayor
LOWAY PROFESSIONAL
BUILDING
Suite 300
350 St. Peler Street
Sairtt Paul, Minnesota SSIQ2-I510
Telephone: 657-266-9090
Fauimile: 65l-266-9099
651-266-9124
Apri125, 2000
TO: Nancy Anderson, Council Invesrigation & Research
Room 310, City Hall
FROM: Steve Roy ,,�
Office of Licen , Inspections and Environxnental Protection
SiJBJECT: Sound Level Variance
Ford Bridge Rehabilitation
Attached is a sound level variance application from 7ames E. Tolaas, Project Engineer,
Ramsey County Public Works to allow rehabilitation work on the Fard Bridge over the
Mississippi River. The work is to begin on July 1, 2000, and continue through October
31, 2002. The hours of work requested are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday.
Also attached are a copy of the Public Hearing Notice sent to property owners within 200
feet of the bridge, and a copy of the Resolution.
Please haue this item placed on the Council agenda for June 7, 2000. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact me at 266-9140.
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Presented By
Referred To
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, NIINNESOTA
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Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Chapter 293 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code was
enacted to regulate the subject of noise in the City of Saint
Paul; and
WHEREAS, §293.11 provides for the granting of variances from
the sound level limitations contained in §293.09, upon a£inding
by the City Council that full compliance with Chapter 293 would
constitute an unreasonable hardship on an applicant, other
persons or on the community; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Public Works Department,
represented by James Tolaas, Project Engineer, who has been
designated as the responsible person on the application, has
applied for a variance to allow construction work to take place
on the Ford Bridge over the Mississippi river, during the period
from July 1, 2000 through October 31,2002; and
WHEREAS, applicant is seeking a variance for the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday during the
course of the project; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance it will not
be able to perform the necessary construction work on the bridge
in a timely manner, and the completion date would be extended,
causing increased costs and inconvenience to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Office of License, Inspections, and
Environmental Protection has reviewed the application and has
made recommendations regarding issuing the variance; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby
grants a variance for the Ramsey County Public Works Department
to permit construction work on the Ford Bridge to exceed the
sound level requirements of Chapter 293 on Monday through
Saturday, beginning July 1, 2000 and continuing through October
31, 2002.
1) The variance shall be for the hours between
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and shall permit
construction equipment and machinery to
operate during those hours without the
limitations set forth in Chapter 293.
Council File # Q� .7s
Green Sheet # 1 O 3'l 5 S
2) Ramsey County Public Works Department shall
take any practical steps available to
minimize the noise levels during these
periods which do not otherwise unduly hinder
the project or unreasonably increase the
costs.
3) The Saint Paul City Council reserves the right to
review the grant of the variance upon receipt of
complaints about the noise being created and to
amend or revoke the variance.
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Requested by Department of:
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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Approved by Mayor: Date Vj,yt f� /��
By: �
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Form Approved by City Attorn y
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Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
BY� � ..( �
Adopted by Council: Date ���7��
OFFICE oF Lz�P Date: 04/25/2000 GREEN SHEET
N 103755 o�-ssy
Steve Roy 266-9140 1 EPAF2'ftffiiT DIRECTOR z� comvczL
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7, 2000 3 YOR rox assxsxaNx) ,
OTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REQUESTED:
esolution granting Ramsey County Public Works a sound level variance from the
sound level limitations contained in Chapter 293.09.
O�PII+@NDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) ERSONAL SERVIC% CONTRACTS MUST ANSWSR THE POLLOWING:
PLANNING CONAfISSION CIVIL SERVICE CONASISSZON 1. Fias Che person/firm ever worked under a contract for Chis department?
CIB COMMITT&& _ HUSINE55 RBVIEW COUNCIL Y65 NO
STAFF _ Has ehia person/firm ever been a City employee?
DISTRICT COURT _ YSS NO
3. Doea this peraon/firm posaesa a skill not noxmally possesaed by any
UPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OHJECTIVE? CUYYCnt City employee?
YES NQ
laia all YSS anavers oa a aeparate sheet aad attach.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
James E. Tolaas, Project Engineer, Ramsey County Public Works, ha"s requested a
sound level variance to allow rehabilitation work on the Ford Bridge over the
ississippi River. Work is to begin on July 1, 2000, and continue through
ctober 31, 2002. The hours of work requested are from 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m., Monclay through Saturday.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
ill place conditions that will limit the sound impact in surrounding
residential and commercial areas.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Persons living and/or working near the Ford Bridge will be able to hear the
sounds from the rehabilitation work.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
he project will take longer than three construction seasons, and as a result
ill be more costly and cause more inconvenience to the businesses and
residences in the area.
OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S J�dd COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE 320-33350 ACTIVITY NUMBER 0141
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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OFFICE OF LICE�SE, 6SPECT[O�S :L� D
E�:�'[RO\1fE\T.aL PROTECTIO]
Robert:Cassler, Dvector
t►o -SS4
Tele�hone: 6�1-?66-9090
Facsumlz: 6�1-?55-9099
65/-?55-91'�l
Application for Sound Level Variance
Ciry of Saint Paul l�roise Ordinance �
Chapter 293 of thz Saint Paul Legistati�•e Code �
L0:4P.Y?P.O�eSSl0�;9L BL'ILI7(.�+�G
Suzre 300
3=0 SC Paur S:r?et
SamrPc¢'_.l@nn.esota JSl03-IJIO
l. Or�anization or person seeking variancz: Ransey Councy Public taorks
Z. Address: 3377 �;orch Rice Street, Shorevie:v, 2C�i 55126
3. ResponSib(z person: James T_olaas -
4. Title o� position: Proj ect Engineer
>. Tetephon?: ( 651 1 482-5203
6. Brizfly describe the noise souroe and equipment invo(ved: Brid�e construction equipment such as
concrete sa�rs, concretz pavers, jackha:,.mers, barges, cranes, tandem trucks.
7 Address or legal description of noise source: Ford arid�e over the rtississipai xiver
S Noise source time ofoperation: 7:00 a.n. - 7:00 v.m. >`.ondav - Saturdaa S � � I ��F
9. Brietly describe the steps that «�ili be taken to minimize the noise Iec�eis:
10. Briefty state reason for seeking variance: snorcened hours c.ould escend complecion daee, in erea s z
costs, and ir.crease i,^.convenieace to public.
1 l. Dates during which the variance is requested. Junz 1, Z000 - September 30, 2002
Sianature of responsible person l,�'-u-�--- Dflte ��� �ao
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Return completed Application and 5150.00 fee to:
CITY OF S�INT PAUL
OFFICE OF LIEP
350 ST. PETER STREET, SUITE 300
S:�I\'T PAUL, �I\ 55102-1510
(651) 266-9090
Date Rec'd.
Recie«ed
Datc Public No[ica Sen[
Referrzd to Council
ro�i.erar.aPP (1:6oj 1 �
OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND
ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION
Roben Kessler, Director
oo--SS�
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Colem¢n, Mayor
LOWAY PROFESSIONAL
BUILDING
Suite 300
350 St. Peler Street
Sairtt Paul, Minnesota SSIQ2-I510
Telephone: 657-266-9090
Fauimile: 65l-266-9099
651-266-9124
Apri125, 2000
TO: Nancy Anderson, Council Invesrigation & Research
Room 310, City Hall
FROM: Steve Roy ,,�
Office of Licen , Inspections and Environxnental Protection
SiJBJECT: Sound Level Variance
Ford Bridge Rehabilitation
Attached is a sound level variance application from 7ames E. Tolaas, Project Engineer,
Ramsey County Public Works to allow rehabilitation work on the Fard Bridge over the
Mississippi River. The work is to begin on July 1, 2000, and continue through October
31, 2002. The hours of work requested are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday.
Also attached are a copy of the Public Hearing Notice sent to property owners within 200
feet of the bridge, and a copy of the Resolution.
Please haue this item placed on the Council agenda for June 7, 2000. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact me at 266-9140.
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Presented By
Referred To
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, NIINNESOTA
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S6
Committee: Date
WHEREAS, Chapter 293 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code was
enacted to regulate the subject of noise in the City of Saint
Paul; and
WHEREAS, §293.11 provides for the granting of variances from
the sound level limitations contained in §293.09, upon a£inding
by the City Council that full compliance with Chapter 293 would
constitute an unreasonable hardship on an applicant, other
persons or on the community; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Public Works Department,
represented by James Tolaas, Project Engineer, who has been
designated as the responsible person on the application, has
applied for a variance to allow construction work to take place
on the Ford Bridge over the Mississippi river, during the period
from July 1, 2000 through October 31,2002; and
WHEREAS, applicant is seeking a variance for the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday during the
course of the project; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance it will not
be able to perform the necessary construction work on the bridge
in a timely manner, and the completion date would be extended,
causing increased costs and inconvenience to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Office of License, Inspections, and
Environmental Protection has reviewed the application and has
made recommendations regarding issuing the variance; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby
grants a variance for the Ramsey County Public Works Department
to permit construction work on the Ford Bridge to exceed the
sound level requirements of Chapter 293 on Monday through
Saturday, beginning July 1, 2000 and continuing through October
31, 2002.
1) The variance shall be for the hours between
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and shall permit
construction equipment and machinery to
operate during those hours without the
limitations set forth in Chapter 293.
Council File # Q� .7s
Green Sheet # 1 O 3'l 5 S
2) Ramsey County Public Works Department shall
take any practical steps available to
minimize the noise levels during these
periods which do not otherwise unduly hinder
the project or unreasonably increase the
costs.
3) The Saint Paul City Council reserves the right to
review the grant of the variance upon receipt of
complaints about the noise being created and to
amend or revoke the variance.
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CTION REQUESTED:
esolution granting Ramsey County Public Works a sound level variance from the
sound level limitations contained in Chapter 293.09.
O�PII+@NDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) ERSONAL SERVIC% CONTRACTS MUST ANSWSR THE POLLOWING:
PLANNING CONAfISSION CIVIL SERVICE CONASISSZON 1. Fias Che person/firm ever worked under a contract for Chis department?
CIB COMMITT&& _ HUSINE55 RBVIEW COUNCIL Y65 NO
STAFF _ Has ehia person/firm ever been a City employee?
DISTRICT COURT _ YSS NO
3. Doea this peraon/firm posaesa a skill not noxmally possesaed by any
UPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OHJECTIVE? CUYYCnt City employee?
YES NQ
laia all YSS anavers oa a aeparate sheet aad attach.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
James E. Tolaas, Project Engineer, Ramsey County Public Works, ha"s requested a
sound level variance to allow rehabilitation work on the Ford Bridge over the
ississippi River. Work is to begin on July 1, 2000, and continue through
ctober 31, 2002. The hours of work requested are from 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m., Monclay through Saturday.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
ill place conditions that will limit the sound impact in surrounding
residential and commercial areas.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Persons living and/or working near the Ford Bridge will be able to hear the
sounds from the rehabilitation work.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
he project will take longer than three construction seasons, and as a result
ill be more costly and cause more inconvenience to the businesses and
residences in the area.
OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S J�dd COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE 320-33350 ACTIVITY NUMBER 0141
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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Tele�hone: 6�1-?66-9090
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Application for Sound Level Variance
Ciry of Saint Paul l�roise Ordinance �
Chapter 293 of thz Saint Paul Legistati�•e Code �
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l. Or�anization or person seeking variancz: Ransey Councy Public taorks
Z. Address: 3377 �;orch Rice Street, Shorevie:v, 2C�i 55126
3. ResponSib(z person: James T_olaas -
4. Title o� position: Proj ect Engineer
>. Tetephon?: ( 651 1 482-5203
6. Brizfly describe the noise souroe and equipment invo(ved: Brid�e construction equipment such as
concrete sa�rs, concretz pavers, jackha:,.mers, barges, cranes, tandem trucks.
7 Address or legal description of noise source: Ford arid�e over the rtississipai xiver
S Noise source time ofoperation: 7:00 a.n. - 7:00 v.m. >`.ondav - Saturdaa S � � I ��F
9. Brietly describe the steps that «�ili be taken to minimize the noise Iec�eis:
10. Briefty state reason for seeking variance: snorcened hours c.ould escend complecion daee, in erea s z
costs, and ir.crease i,^.convenieace to public.
1 l. Dates during which the variance is requested. Junz 1, Z000 - September 30, 2002
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Return completed Application and 5150.00 fee to:
CITY OF S�INT PAUL
OFFICE OF LIEP
350 ST. PETER STREET, SUITE 300
S:�I\'T PAUL, �I\ 55102-1510
(651) 266-9090
Date Rec'd.
Recie«ed
Datc Public No[ica Sen[
Referrzd to Council
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OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND
ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION
Roben Kessler, Director
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Colem¢n, Mayor
LOWAY PROFESSIONAL
BUILDING
Suite 300
350 St. Peler Street
Sairtt Paul, Minnesota SSIQ2-I510
Telephone: 657-266-9090
Fauimile: 65l-266-9099
651-266-9124
Apri125, 2000
TO: Nancy Anderson, Council Invesrigation & Research
Room 310, City Hall
FROM: Steve Roy ,,�
Office of Licen , Inspections and Environxnental Protection
SiJBJECT: Sound Level Variance
Ford Bridge Rehabilitation
Attached is a sound level variance application from 7ames E. Tolaas, Project Engineer,
Ramsey County Public Works to allow rehabilitation work on the Fard Bridge over the
Mississippi River. The work is to begin on July 1, 2000, and continue through October
31, 2002. The hours of work requested are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday.
Also attached are a copy of the Public Hearing Notice sent to property owners within 200
feet of the bridge, and a copy of the Resolution.
Please haue this item placed on the Council agenda for June 7, 2000. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact me at 266-9140.
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