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Department Approval <br />�-. <br />l�'�, <br />Jy <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 6/29/09 <br />Item No.: l l.a <br />City Manager Approval <br />� / <br />Item Description: Public Hearing for the Proposed Construction of a Noise Wall Along Highway 36 <br />as a part of the Rice Street Interchange Project <br />BACKGROUND <br />Ramsey County is developing plans to reconstruct the interchange of Highway 36 and Rice Street. As <br />part of the process and in accordance with state and federal environmental rules, the County has <br />evaluated a number of issues along the corridor. One of the issues analyzed was highway noise. <br />The noise analysis has indicated that highway noise in the North West quadrant of the interchange <br />would exceed state standards. A Noise wall was evaluated at this location as a potential means for <br />mitigating the noise levels. The analysis concluded that a noise wall in this area would meet the cost <br />reasonableness criteria. This proposed noise wall location is shown on the attached drawing embedded <br />in the letter to area residents. <br />Prior to concluding the noise mitigation process and pursuant to State and Federal rules, Ramsey County <br />needs to verify that the majority of the property owners adjacent to the noise wall support its <br />construction. The consultant that is designing this project will present the findings of the environmental <br />study relating to noise impacts of the project and discuss the MnDot policy at the Council meeting. A <br />MnDot representative will also be available to answer questions. The City of Roseville is required to <br />conduct a public hearing as a part of this process and to pass a resolution of support or rejection. <br />POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />� The City of Roseville participates in the planning of regional transportation projects to ensure local <br />, interests are addressed and there are minimal negative environmental impacts to the community. <br />� FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />, The proposed noise wall will be funded as a part of the interchange project. The total funding package <br />, has not been secured at this time but is anticipated to include State, Federal, Ramsey County and Local <br />, funds. <br />� STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />� Staff recommends the Council consider approval of the construction of a noise wall to mitigate negative <br />impacts of the additional traffic utilizing a reconstructed Rice Street interchange. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />