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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—September 14, 2009 7 7A. Motion Adopting Resolution 2009-021 (continued) County is requesting that the City consider a specific height of the noise wall when considering a resolution of support. Mayor Harpstead asked what the next steps would be. Mr. Jim Tolaas, Ramsey County Public Works, stated that the environmental assessment needs to be completed and this would be out for public review. The next step would be final design and there are several steps in this and then a final approval The further into the final design process there will be fewer changes available. The Council will continue to have additional input and be able to view the final designs. Mayor Harpstead asked if a 20-foot wall was approved would it be possible to shorten it at a later date. Mr. Tolaas stated that is may be possible provided it is not done too late in the process. Councilmember Grant asked if it was the County's intent to have a similar design as Vadnais Heights. He asked if the County was trying to maintain some kind of conformity across Highway 96. Mr. Tolaas stated that when the County first did their concept it was with all the communities participating. There was supposed to be enough consistency within the corridor but still leave some latitude to allow for some decisions for the City. In terms of the appearance, the color and the design should be comparable. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion Adopting Resolution 2009-021: A resolution Supporting the Construction of a 20-Foot Noise Wall Along the North Side of County Road State Aid Highway 96 Between Interstate 35 West and US Highway 10. Councilmember Holmes stated that the community is in support of a 20-foot noise wall and the Council should vote for what the residents are requesting. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).