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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — July, 11, 2011 10 6.A. Highway 96 /TH 10 Interstate Project — Public Hearing (continued) Councilmember Holden stated she had been trying to get transportation information for the Vikings Stadium and this was now in the hands of Mn/DOT. Mr. Tolaas stated there was a lot of controversy regarding the traffic for the stadium project and there had not been any information publically released at this time. Mayor Grant asked if there would be a sidewalk or trails planned for Lake Shore Drive. Mr. Tolaas stated a trail was not part of this project. There was limited space in this area. The City can request this be considered in the project but he was not sure it would be feasible. The City would own and maintain the sidewalk and up to 25% of the costs of construction may need to be covered by the City. The County is a strong proponent for trails and sidewalks. Mayor Grant stated there had been questions raised about the sound levels at Lake Shore Place and how Dave Cmiel has contested these. He asked if there were any plans to replace the trees removed to provide potential sound mitigation. Mr. Tolaas stated the grading removes all the vegetation in the area but efforts can be made to reduce impacts by other means such as a fence. This would not be a sound wall but more of a visual barrier. The Briarknoll area has been requesting noise walls but this area does not meet the Federal criteria for sound walls. Mn/DOT had made an offer to pay a portion of sound walls with the I -694 project and the City would also pay a portion of the costs. The City had determined that it would not be cost effective for them to pay a portion of the sound walls so they will not be installed as part of that project. Other areas that will be impacted by the project were studied and there were areas that were found to be eligible for sound walls because the number of homes affected is greater. If the City is interested in having a fence installed along Lake Shore, they could work with the County in getting this accomplished. He also clarified that Ramsey County will work with Mn/DOT and coordinate the projects. Councilmember Tamble stated there would be a stretch of wall to the west. He asked if this would tie into the walls being constructed by Mn/DOT. Mr. Tolaas stated Mn/DOT will construct the final wall and the two walls will be tied in together. He clarified that Ramsey County and Mn/DOT will not take property beyond what is required for projects. If the project alters a person's property to a point that it cannot meet the City's Zoning Codes, then they would look at relocating the person. Ramsey County would talk with Mr. Alberg to see if his property would meet the criteria. Mayor Grant asked how the City would go about requesting the installation of fencing or trees along Shoreline Drive. Mr. Tolaas stated the City could work with Ramsey County during the final design stages to have these elements installed. This request could be a part of Municipal Consent.