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January 5, 1981
RESOLUTION NO. 6750
RESOLUTION REQUESTING EXCEPTION TO THE NOISE ABATEMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE WEST 36TH STREET/HIGHWAY 100 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park proposes to upgrade Trunk Highway 100
between Trunk Highway 7 and excelsior Boulevard with the use of
Federal funds; and,
WHEREAS, Federal Highway Administration Policies and Procedures require the
analysis of highway -generated noise impacts; and,
WHEREAS, it was determined through analysis that noise levels after upgrading
Trunk Highway 100 would exceed both the Federal Highway Administration
Design Noise Levela and the State of Minnesota Noise Standards; and,
WHEREAS, the affected property owners were advised of the expected future
noise levels; and,
WHEREAS, the majority of the affected property owners, having full knowledge
of the expected future noise levels, have petitioned against the
construction of a noise wall;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works be directed
to request a variance in writing to the Federal Highway Administration's
Design Noise Levels and to the State of Minnesota Noise Standards as
regulated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Attest:
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
Adopted by the City Council of the
City of St. Louis Park on January 5, 1981.
Approved as to form and legality:
City' Attorney