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RESOLUTION NO. 03-054
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A NOISE WALL ON THE
WEST SIDE OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 100 BETWEEN EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD
AND THE SOUTH CITY LIMITS IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature directed the Commissioner of the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) to prepare a study which assessed the noise levels
along freeway comdors within incorporated areas of the State and suggested mitigation measures
to reduce the impact of freeway noise; and
WHEREAS, the Trunk Highway 100 comdor within the City of St. Louis Park was
assessed as part of the study; and
WHEREAS, the study suggests that through the construction of a noise wall the impact
of sound generated by vehicles within the Trunk Highway 100 corndor can be mitigated; and
WHEREAS, Mn/DOT staff held an open house on March 13, 2003 to discuss the
proposed noise wall and to review possible alternatives for design; and
® WHEREAS, the St. Louis Park City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the
community to proceed with the development of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby requests that Mn/DOT proceed with the preparation of plans and
specifications for construction of a noise wall along the west side of Trunk Highway 100
between Excelsior Boulevard and the south City limits
Reviewed for Administration:
Adopted by the City Council May 19, 2003
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