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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 8 Public Works Director Hoag introduced Mr. Dale Maul and Mr. John Huseby, Bolton & Menk, Inc., the consultants selected to assist the City in the review of the Environmental Assessment (EA). CounciImember McClung commented he attended the MnlDOT meeting. He stated he was concerned that residents assumed a noise wall would be built, which is not accurate per the EA document. Mr. Maul summarized the project details. He referenced the draft letter addressing traffic, social, economic, and environmental, land use and right-of-way, and water resources. Mayor Harpstead commented he took away from the draft letter that not all the traffic impacts were properly reflected in the environmental assessment. Mr. Maul replied Bolton and Menk recommends looking at the impact of other projects in the foreseeable future. Mayor Harpstead stated he specifically noticed the impact on Lexington Avenue and the displaced traffic from 1-694. He asked ifthe peak volumes on Lexington reflect the displacement from Snelling. Mr. Maul replied they asked MnlDOT to take into consideration other particular variables. Mayor Harpstead pointed out that he did not notice the impact ofI-694/1-35W discussed in the analysis. He asked if there was a sense that the capacity to handle the traffic was sufficiently addressed. Mr. Huseby replied he believed it was addressed adequately. He stated they recommended MnDOT look at traffic redistribution again. CounciImember McClung questioned whether the City is being strong enough in what it is asking for. Mr. Maul replied he and Mr. Huseby are both former MnlDOT employees and believe they have formulated the questions MnlDOT would need to address. He commented MnIDOT would be required to answer the questions as well as address the City's concerns. CounciImember Holden questioned the right-of-way and the impact to residents. She asked how the land would be left after a temporary easement is used. Mr. Maul replied the land is retumed to its original condition and the land owner is also reimbursed for the use of the temporary easement. CounciImember Holden inquired as to how the need for a sound wall is determined. Mr. Maul replied a sound wall is determined by the decibel threshold. CounciImember Holden asked if sound walls were mandatory if standards are met. Mr. Maul replied they were not. Mayor Harpstead asked if this is the point where the City requests MnIDOT to monitor noise more in the middle of Trunk Highway 10 rather than on 1-694. Mr. Maul replied this could be done. Mayor Harpstead recommended this be done.