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02-1084�,� �gGC,,, �"�� O�Council File # 0.1.� �Ofi'� ci�r Presented By Referred To 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 i7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 as detailed as noise to an absolute Q� Requested by Department of: PTK�-� Public Works ay: ;f��' �� ? � � � � � 7 � Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date �is.._� �'��.'�.,� Adop By: Appr By RESOLUTION SAINT PAU4, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # 106377 at Committee: Date W HEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has directed the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DO� to prepare a study which assessed the noise levels along freeway corridors within incorporated areas of the State and suggested mitigation measures to reduce the impact of freeway noise; and WHEREAS, the Interstate 94 corridor within the City of St. Paul was assessed as part of that study; and W HEREAS, the study suggests that through the construction of a noise wall, the impact of sound generated by vehicles within the I-94 corridor can be mitigated; and WHEREAS, Mn/DOT staff held a neighborhood open house on August 7, 2002, to discuss the proposed noise wali; and W HEREAS, through the public involvement process, Mn1DOT has determined that ihe noise wall can be located further north, thus saving some of the trees near the right of way; and W HEREAS, the St. Pauf City Councif finds that it is in the best interest of the community 10 proceed with the construction of the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE fT RESOLVED, that the St. Paul City Council of the City of St. Paul: Requests that Mn/DOT proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for construction of a noise wail alon t e soC� si gf� I 94 between Cretin Avenue and Wilder Street. The noise wall between Cretin Svenu�i ° be t'e��'s�h'ort layout" detailed as npise wall "A" reduced length option on the topographic map, terminating at approxitnately Station 1080 with the height of the wall at texmination reduced to 10 feet high. The noise wall between Cleveland Avenue and Wilder DEPPRTMENTl�FFICEICOUNCiI Public Works Administration DATE IWTIATEp 10/4/2002 No 106377 PERSON & PHONE T. Kurtz 2E BE ON COUNGLAGENDA BY (DA'f� � DEPARTMEPIrDIflECTOR �qiyCpUNCIL O � _ , Q � ASSIGN NUMBEH FOR ��ry A770RNEY � CI7Y CLERK ROUfING �FlNANCIALSERVICESDIR Ia �FIN.SEflVICESACCT. OflDFR y � MAYOR (OR ASSISTANi) � Pauf Kurtz ia �! � DIVISION HEAD TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) a ACT10N REQUESTED Resolution authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications for a noise wall on the south side of Interstate 94 right of way between Cretin Avenue and Wilder Street in the City of St. Paul RECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R} PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMI7TEE CNIL SERVICE COMMISSlpN PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a contract for this department? YES NO 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? YES NO 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? YES NO Explain ali yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet INITIAItNG PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNIN (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WFiY). Minnesota Legislature directed Mn/DOT to study noise levels along freeway corridors. I-94 between Cretin and Wilder was found to have high noise levels, and Mn/DOT would Iike to mitigate this noise by constructing a wall. ADVANiAGESIFAPPROVED. The neighborhood(s) adjacent to the noise wall will benefit from less vehicle noise coming from the freeway. pISADVANTAGESIF APPRpVEO: The aesthetics of having a noise wall will benefit from less vehicle noise coming from the freeway. � DISADVAMAGESIFNOTAPPROVED: �/CT 1 � G�OL Vehicle noise levels from the freeway will continue to be a concern. ,�� TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ -O- FUNDING SOURCE COST/REVENUE BUDGEfED (qRCLE ONE) YE NO ACINI7YNUMBER ' ��,�� i! � FINANqALINFORMATION.(EXPWNJ �!�^ { g iV6 tlt* � �QOi�. `4£.:°L>,: GQ `�� - CITY OF SAINT PAUL OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 310 CI7'Y HALL 15 WES? KELLOGG BOULEVARD JAY BENANAV SAIN'I' PAUL, MN 55102-]615 Counc$member PHONE: (651) 266-8640 FAX: (651) 266-8574 E-mail: ward4@cistpaul.mn.us November 21, 2002 Dear Merriam Park Neighbor, oa-�n8� JANE PRINCE Legislative Aide As you may be aware, the Saint Paul Ciry Council is considering a resolution for the conshuction of a sound wall to be constructed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) along Interstate-94 from Cretin Avenue to Wilder Street. You will have an oonortunity to comment on this Qroposal before the City Council votes on this resolution. at a public hearing on Wednesday Dec 4 2002 5•30 p m Citv Councii Chambers 3`" Floor of C� Hall at Kellogg Blvd and Wabasha Street Prior to the nublic hearinQ MnDOT and my office will host an Information Meeting on the sound wall nr000sal on WednesdaY Dec A at 4•30 p m in Room 42 of the Ci t_y Hall basement at Kelloag Blvd and Wabasha Street You can arrive aytime between 4:30 and 5 n.m. to review sound wall data and drawings At 5� m Victor Vasas from MnDOT will make a presentation and answer questions about the proQosal. The City Council is not required to hold a public hearing in order to approve this project. However, I decided to schedule a public hearing because of the sharp divisions among neighbors over building this wall, and my concern that neighbors have received inconsistent information about the sound wall. All property owners in the vicinity of the proposed wall will receive this letter. The Memam Pazk Community Council considered the sound wall proposal at meetings this fail and recommended approvai of construction of the wail, with a reduction in the length of the wall in front of Our Lady of Good Counsel health caze facility. It is important to note that MnDOT has agreed to preserve all existing trees from Cretin to Wilder, if and when any wall is constructed. Therefore, no trees will be destroyed to build the proposed wall. Thank you for your interest in this issue. If you aze unable to attend the hearing, or if you have any questions, don't hesitaTe Yo contact me at 651/266-8640 or by email at ward4(�a ci.st�aul.mn.us. Warm regards, �.l.�.�jra�.� Jay Benanav City Counci e _ ber AA-ADA-EEO Employer DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Ro6err Sandquist, Directar CITY OF SAINT PAUL Randy C. Kelly, Mayor ' October 30, 2002 Mr. Victor Vasas Senior Engineer Mn/DOT Metro Division 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville MN 55113 RE: Cretin Noise Wall SP 6282-184 Dear Victor: 1000 Ciry Hal! Anne.r 25 West Founh S[reet Saint Poid, Minnesota 55J0?-1660 Fax: 651-292-7857 °a-/oS'�( Thank you for your memo dated October 8, 2002, which included a topographic map and aerial photos showin� the "full len�th layout" and the "short layout" of the Cretin noise wall. A City Council Resolution has been prepared that "requests that Mn/DOT proceed with the plans and specifications for construction of a noise �va11 along the south side of I-94 between Cretin Ave. and Wilder St.';Confirmin� our conversation and your October 22n presentation to the Meniam Park Executive Committee, the noise wall between Cretin Ave and Cleveland Ave. will be the "short layout" detailed as "noise wall `A' reduced len�th option" on the topographic map, �. — - — — � �-�.�.wo,,....,..�.. ,,, termmat�no at approxima[ely Station 1080, with the height of the wall at termination reduced to ��.� .-f-�.._�_�...�»,,.� ..e��m,��,�„_..��.��_.� ��.,.�� <..��:.v�: 10 feet hiah The noise wall between Cleveland Ave. and �Vilder St. wil] be as detailed as "noise _ - �.' . Y,, ..,..,u wall `B' " on the topoaraphi�cal ma� Additionally, shrub, tree and vegetation removal will be kept to an absolute minimum for wall construction. Respwisii�e Services • Qiraliq� FnciG« es • E�npfo�ee PriAe � Mr. Victor Vasas October 30, 2002 paae 2 Thank you for your wil(ingness and effort to work with the affected neighborhood and to arrive at an acceptable altemative for the wall construction. I will let you�know when the Resolution witl be scheduled on the City Council agenda. If you have any questions or need additionaI information, please call me at (651) 266-6176. Yours very 5hetka, P.E. ASlkg c: Councilmember Jay Benanav Tom Byrne Dennis Flaherty Jane Prince Bob Sandquist Kurt Schultz