Letter from Dept. of Transportation Discussing Noise Barriers Surrounding CSAH 18, Project 7227June 11, 1981
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
320 Washington Av. South
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
935 -3381
Mr. William Craig, Manager
City of Hopkins
1010 First Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
CSAH 18, PROJECT 7227
2ND ST. N.E. TO MINNEHAHA CREEK
Dear Mr. Craig:
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On Jul,' 3, 1981, Hennepin County held a public meeting with residents of
Knollwood, Hobby Acres, and Campbell Additions to discuss noise barrier
requirements at the future CSAH 18 /T.H. 7 interchange area. This has been
supplemented by additional meetings with these residents in the field to
further explain our proposal and obtain their input.
As a result of these meetings, we are recommending construction of pre -cast
concrete noise barriers on earth berms at the following locations:
- Both sides of CSAH 18 between 2nd St. and T.H. 7
- South side of T.H. 7 between 5th Ave. and future CSAH 18
- North side of T.H. 7 from approximately 700 feet east of Oakridge
Ave. to future CSAH 18. The homeowners of 601 Oakridge and 400,
312, and 306 Wilshire Walk have indicated they do not want a
barrier adjacent to their property.
In 1978, the City Council approved construction of noise barriers adjacent
to the ramp in the northwest quadrant of CSAH 3 and CSAH 18. At that time,
we were favoring wooden barriers; however, because of potential maintenance
problems associated with wood, we recommend pre -cast concrete barriers at
this location also.
I am requesting approval of these recommendations by formal Council action.
Sincerely
Vern Genzlii'er, .E.
Chief, Design Division
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HENNEPIN COUNT
an equal opportunity employer