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Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />MnDOT does have a standalone noise barrier program where cities can compete for funding. <br />Following an application, MnDOT will review the proposed location and score the applications on <br />a 100 point scale. This calculation is based on the cost of the noise barrier, the number of <br />residential units that will receive at least 5 decibels of noise reduction, and the existing noise level <br />compared to the federal threshold. In 2021, a study was done which included the west side of <br />Highway 10, it received a low score of 35 and was not selected. There are updated scores for 2022, <br />but no areas in Arden Hills were reviewed. Applications are typically due between September 1st <br />and December 31st and selected projects are typically four to five years out from selection. It is <br />believed that Staff could apply for as many areas as Council desires, but Council may want to <br />consider which are the highest priority and direct Staff to apply accordingly. The application is <br />relatively simply and would be burdensome to submit should Council so choose. <br /> <br />Budget Impact <br /> <br />Currently, no money is set aside for a future noise barrier. There is a ten percent cost-share <br />associated with the program if the project is selected; the Old Highway 10 section was estimated at <br />$2,700,000, which would equate to a $270,000 outflow from the City. <br /> <br />Attachment <br /> <br />Attachment A: 2021 MnDOT Noise Barrier Scores