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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION March 17, 2008 7 Mr. Mark Benson stated that federal and state standards are being reviewed. He commented that most major highways in the Twin Cities will exceed the state standards for noise. He explained that traffic volumes would need to increase by half or decrease by half to impact a recognizable change in noise. He stated that they review walls for ten and 20-foot heights and the impact of change in noise. He explained that the cost of the wall is taken into consideration versus the change noise. He stated that the Federal Highway Administration determined the amount that can be spent on sound abatement so there are guidelines. Mr. Hilgers stated that MN/DOT can make it possible that walls can be built to help with sounds. Gerald Garner of 4652 Prior Circle stated that he has 46 years of experience with MN/DOT. He stated that he thinks the traffic volume on Highway 10 is greatly exaggerated. He commented that if a light is added by the arsenal it would help traffic going north. Cheryl Fish of 2059 Todd Drive stated that if there is a signaled intersection going into TCAAP it would act as a meter for traffice going on to 35W. Mayor Harpstead requested a recess at 7:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:13 p.m. C. City Administrator Recruitment Mayor Harpstead stated that they will conduct some interview meetings on the evening of March 24th and in the morning of March 29"'. He commented that he would tell Harry Brull of PDI to start the process. Mr. Brull joined the meeting by speaker phone. Harry Brull of PDI stated that they will interview six candidates divided between the two dates. He suggested adding a half hour to the time for a Council orientation. Mayor Harpstead suggested they meet at 6:00 p-m. on March 24"' for the orientation and then have interviews on each hour to follow. He discussed that on Saturday. March 29th the interviews would start at 8:30 a.m. Mr. Brull suggested having a brief meeting following the meeting with the candidates to discuss whom to consider. Mayor Harpstead suggested meeting prior to the Council meeting at 6.30 p.m. on March 31 st to discuss the candidates. Councilmember Holmes stated that she will not be able to attend the meeting that night but can make her preferences known prior to the meeting.