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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 6/27/00 ITEM NO.: c-5 Departmen ApprovaL• Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: �- Consent Item Description: Resolution supporting noise abatement alongTH36/I35 W Background: As traffic volumes on community freeways continue to increase, the adverse impacts of these major arterials on adjoining properties increase as well. These impacts, especially noise, are consistent concerns raised by community surveys and Vista 2000. Mn/Dot does not construct noise abatement projects unless they are part of a larger highway reconstruction effort. Because such improvements are often very expensive, Mn/Dot has not been freely spending monies in this area. Because this issue has been identified as a local priority, Roseville has constructed berms along TH 36 when possible with excess construction fill in an effort to mitigate the visual and noise impacts of the highway on adj acent residential properties. While the construction of these berms (Cope Avenue Berm for instance) has on occasion been resisted, they are an affordable alternative to traditional noise walls. For many years, residents along the south side of the TH36/I35 W commons area have expressed concern regarding the increasing impacts of the highway on their properties. While a traditional noise barrier exists in this area, many residents feel that it does not adequately protect them from the freeway. At the June 12, 2000 City Council Meeting, following review of information sent by Robert Morgan, a resident at 22 18 W. Highway 36, staff was directed to prepare a resolution for Council consideration supporting improved noise abatement along the freeway. A resolution for Council consideration is attached. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Adoption of a resolution supporting increased noise mitigation along Roseville Freeways. Prepared by: Karl Keel