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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 16, 2016 3 Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Lux for his attendance and looked forward to continued conversations with the County regarding this topic. B. Interstate I-35W North Corridor Jerome Adams, Project Engineer with MnDOT, presented a project overview on the I-35W North Corridor for the City Council. He explained he was responsible for the I-35W north preliminary design. He discussed the location of the MnPASS lanes and described where noise walls would be located. He then noted where concrete would be used within the project area. The positive impact the new lanes would have on I-35W and I-694 traffic was reviewed. He clarified that the northbound entrance loop from County Road I would be closed in 2017. It was noted the I-35W North Corridor project was slated to start in the spring of 2019. Mayor Grant asked if MnDOT was coordinating this project with the proposed improvements that would take place at County Road H. Mr. Adams explained all of the traffic modeling for I-35W had included the development plans for TCAAP. Mayor Grant questioned how MnDOT was raising capital for this project. Mr. Adams stated the engineering for this project was brought to the district engineer of MnDOT. He reported this project was one of the top five priorities for MnDOT at this time. He explained MnDOT was not asking for money from the County or cities within the project area. He noted the ADA sidewalks at the top of terminals may require upgrades which may require City participation. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed improvements for I-35W. Mr. Adams provided further comment on where sound walls would be located and who would be able to vote on them. He reported the proposed sound walls would be 20 feet in height and would have a decrease in traffic noise of five decibels. Mayor Grant requested further information on the portion of Arden Hills that would not be receiving a noise wall. Councilmember McClung believed that this neighborhood may require an explanation from MnDOT as to why they were not receiving a sound wall. Mr. Adams indicated this neighborhood would not receive a five decibel decrease in noise, and therefore would not be receiving a sound wall. Councilmember Holmes asked if there would be a noise wall on 1-35W from I-694 to County Road D. Mr. Adams reported there would be no noise wall north of County Road E2 to I-694 on the Arden Hills side.