7A, Noise Wall for 35W & US Hwy 10 - Resolution 2009-021

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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - August 31, 2009 8 Councilmember Holden clarified that the City could not have some of the walls put up and not others. Mr. Hilden stated that this was correct. This would alter the effectiveness and the reasonability would need to be reevaluated. Mayor Harpstead asked who would be responsible for maintenance with the noise walls. Mr. Jim Tolaas, Ramsey County Public Works, stated that the walls would be constructed and maintained by the County. Councilmember Holden stated that at the open house there had been some discussions about putting up a privacy fence. Mr. Tolaas stated that if privacy were the issue then the County would consider constructing and maintaining a six foot privacy fence. Mayor Harpstead opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Ms. Chris Lustig, 1901 Todd Drive, Arden Manor Residents Association, stated that 37 homes had been identified as being impacted by the construction of noise walls. Of these homes 24 had been contacted regarding their input on the walls. The results were: 1 person was opposed to any walls, 4 have no preference and are not opposed to a sound wall, 5 wanted a ten foot wall, 13 wanted a twenty foot wall, and 1 person wants a wall and does not care about the size. Ms. Julie Firkus, 4277 Colleen Circle, Arden Hills, stated that the Briarknoll neighborhood experiences significant noise and should be addressed better. Mayor Harpstead asked if the respondents from Arden Manor who said they would prefer a twenty foot noise wall, would be happy with a ten foot noise wall. Ms. Lustig stated that this had not been asked. Mayor Harpstead asked if any of the Arden Manor residents that had been contacted had concerns about the shadows created by a twenty foot noise wall. Ms. Lustig stated that a couple of residents had asked about this but no concerns had been expressed.