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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 23, 2017 5 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden was in favor of MnDOT contacting Arden Manor and its residents to <br />explain that a 15-foot noise wall was an option. <br /> <br />Ms. Reese explained she could be in touch with the Arden Manor owner to provide them with this <br />information. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott asked if it was feasible the wall heights could differ. <br /> <br />Ms. Reese stated this could be feasible but noted the walls would still have to provide a five- <br />decibel reduction in noise or they would no longer be proposed. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant questioned how the votes were counted. <br /> <br />Ms. Reese indicated MnDOT needs a majority of votes casted to be in support of the noise wall in <br />order for the project to move forward. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant commented on how the proposed noise wall would negatively impact Big 10. <br /> <br />Ms. Reese reported Big 10 has been included in the noise wall process. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant He asked if MnDOT has ever purchased a business that would be put out of <br />business by a noise wall. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson did not recall that MnDOT had ever purchased a business under these circumstances. <br />He explained this was not a reason for a taking. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden commented further on how Big 10 has been adversely impacted by the <br />recent access changes that have been made by MnDOT. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson stated MnDOT was proposing a safer access option for this business. He understood <br />that driving through Arden Manor was not a good option, which led MnDOT to pursue the slip <br />ramp option. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if Scherer Brothers would have enough space to get trucks out of <br />their facility. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson explained Scherer Brothers would have an acceleration lane heading south on <br />Highway 10. He commented further on how Highway 10 was changing. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant questioned how MnDOT came to the conclusion a noise wall would reduce sound <br />by five decibels. <br /> <br />Ms. Reese described the traffic noise model process in detail with the Council. She noted five <br />homes have to receive a five-decibel reduction in noise in order for the wall to be effective. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if the noise levels at Highway 10 and CR96 have been considered for a noise <br />wall. He discussed how the topography of this area impacted noise and noted there were homes