HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-28 169 MnDOT Noise Wall Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-28
ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT NO. 1047695
FOR 2022 NOISE WALL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG 169
BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducted a noise abatement
study, as required by legislation passed by congress in 1972, finding noise standards had been exceeded in
areas along Minnesota freeways and expressways; and,
WHEREAS, MnDOT ranked the need for noise walls based on existing noise levels, length of barrier
and number of homes. The study put the following location on the list to be constructed in 2022:
TH-169 NB Valley View Road to Apache Road
WHEREAS, noise studies, conducted by MnDOT along the above location found the traffic noise
approaches or exceeds the Federal Highway Criteria of 67dB(A)(LEG) and the Minnesota State daytime
noise standard of 65 dB(A) (L10); and,
WHEREAS, a noise wall would block the direct path of sound waves from the highway to homes
along the highway reducing traffic noise by at least 3dB(A); and,
WHEREAS, the project would include the construction of approximately a 20 foot high, wood, wall;
and,
WHEREAS, the project will be funded 90% by MnDOT and 10% by the City of Edina.
WHEREAS, the City of Edina funds the 10% cost share requirement using special assessments to
benefitting properties; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Edina enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1047695
with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purpose:
To provide for payment of $379,342.35 by the City to the State of the City's share of the costs of the noise wall,
Traffic Management System, and lighting construction and other associated construction to be performed upon, along,
and adjacent to Trunk Highway No. 169 from Valley View Road to Apache Road under State Project No. 2772-121.
Adopted this 1st day of March, 2022.
ATTEST:_____________________________ _________________________________
City Clerk Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached
and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of March 1, 2022,
and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this ________ day of _____________________, 20__.
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City Clerk