HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-75 TH-62 Noise Wall ImprovementRESOLUTION NO. 2023-75
ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT NO. 1053016
FOR 2024 NOISE WALL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG TH-62
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 1 972, 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 2024:
• TH-62 from 0.37 miles east of Gleason Road to 0.24 miles west of Tracy Avenue
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) (L 10); 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. 1053016
with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purpose:
To provide for payment of $2 11,581.76 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. 62 from Gleason Road to Tracy Avenue under State Project No. 2763-60.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439
www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-826-0371 • Fax 952-826-0392
Adopted this 3rd day of October, 2023.
ATTEST:
lison, City Clerk ames B. Hovland, 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 October 3, 2023,
and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this
day of , 20_.
City Clerk
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
7450 Metro Boulevard • Edina, Minnesota 55439
www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-826-0371 • Fax 952-826-0392