Res 1999-108 RESOLUTION NO. 108- 1999
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
TRUNK HIGHWAY 47 NOISE WALL
WHEREAS, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has initiated a traffic noise
study, and
WHEREAS, MnDOT has determined that the segment of TH 47 (University Avenue) from 44th
Avenue north to I-694 has an extremely high noise rating, and
WHEREAS, the MnDOT proposes to construct a 15-foot-high noise wall along the western
right-of-way line of TH 47 (University Avenue) from 44th Avenue north to I-694, and
WHEREAS, this construction is to be funded by the MnDOT and constructed during the 2000
construction season, and
WHEREAS, an informational meeting was held on this item on November 10, 1999 in the City
of Fridley, and
WHEREAS a public hearing was held before the City Council on December 13, 1999 on this
proposed improvement, and
WHEREAS the majority of the residents support this proposed noise wall construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of Fridley,
Anoka County, Minnesota, supports the residents desire to have a 15-foot-high noise wall
constructed on the west side of the MnDOT right-of-way from 44th Avenue north to I-694, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council requests the MnDOT initiate plans and
specifications for the construction of the noise wall during the 2000 construction season.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
13TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1999.
N CY J R N MAYOR
ATTEST:
IDEB A. SKO EN- C Y CLERK