RES 2007-22 - 00014315RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 22
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ELIMINATE THE PROPOSED NOISE WALLS ON TH47 AND
TH65 NORTH OF 73RD AVE NE
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducted a study to identify
areas along freeways and expressways within incorporated areas in Minnesota that exceed state and
federal noise standards, and
WHEREAS, this study identified the east side of trunk Highway 47 from 73rd Ave NE Osborne
Road as one such area; and
WHEREAS, this study identified the west side of trunk Highway 65 from 73rd Avenue NE to 1/3
mile north as another such area; and
WHEREAS, MnDOT has developed a plan to construct noise walls along both these segments in
2007 or 2008, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has concerns regarding aesthetics, safety, access, and maintenance
should such walls be constructed and so do not support their construction in these locations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fridley requests
MnDOT eliminates the construction of the aforementioned noise walls from their construction
program in 2007 and 2008. The City of Fridley will not request reintroduction of these projects until
such time as the adjacent highway is expanded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 23RD
DAY OF APRIL 2007.
SCOTT J. - MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CATY CLERK