Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/17/2022

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From: RlcherdxBalev To: Bruce Westbv Cc: Ted Blauev Megan Blaklev a oel.hiiohesl 09,aomaitrnm Bert Chabene Richardx.Bailev Subject: Xkmo Ct Nor Noise wall Follow up and letter Date: Friday, October B, 20214 41 41 PM Attachments: RF FXTFRNAI RF Prrner0 Jn-1 i zniuq Hose Wall 4.ioq Norse Wall i.loq horse Wall Ling hose Wall 3.ieq Hi Bruce. Thanks again for stopping out last week to discuss the ongoing noise issues we've been experiencing and for offering to take forward a letter highlighting our concerns, to help move towards resolution. Please find this letter below. Attached you'll find the email we referred to during our discussion regardine the originally communicated noise wall length as well as photos of what was built. Please let us know if you have any questions... Hello. First off, thank you for taking the time to review the below concept and related requests from us, the residents of Xkimo Court Nw. The chief concern. which we have raised before, is the meicased noise levels in our cul-de-sac. which (Meetly affects the 20+ people that call Xkimo Ct Nw 'home'. R'e first began noticing the increased traffic noise when the city approved the construction of Stoney River directly across, and elevated above, Highway 47 from us; as there exists no noise barrier on our side of 47, we feel the effects of traffic noise deflected from Stoney Ricer directly into out neighborhood. Last year we were notified of the approved sale of the land on the west side of the cul-de-sae to a third party home builder. Since this meant the removal of what little natural noise protection [mature trees/growth] we had on those lots, we raised our concerns regarding the noise impact we anticipated and, unforhutately, have since realized. The cinnulative traffic noise level is so high at times that it can be heard clearly inside homes and even requires pausing conversations when outside. Pnor to the development being approved, we had enquired regarding ltavmg a noise wall included with the construction on the site, and were subsequently provided a plat drawing/photo [see attached email] which indicated a noise wall tvoi:Ld be built and meth/ extend for a considerable length of the property as well as mirror the size the noise wall farther north along 47. Since we were advised this was the plan, we were satisfied with the accommodations to protect the interests of our families. Unfortunately this accommodation was not followed through upon, to the detriment of our neighborhood and directly affects our quality of life. We were advised after the sale was approved. that a `mistake' was made and the di awing shared wasn't actually correct, the noise wall would not equal the length we were told it would, but instead be less than ' 2 as long. In addition the "noise wall" that was constructed by the butldei is completely ineffective and quite frankly, unacceptable. As shown by the photographs attached, the wall was not built using the street level as the baseline, but instead followed the undulating topography of the land itself; this resulted in an inferior "noise wall" who's top, in places, is below sheet level and ran be described, at best, as an exetcise in futility and who's appearance doesn't do any favors tot the aesthetics of teptitathin of the city. To rectify the above we respectfully request the following items be pursued by the City of Ramsey: • Partner with b1NDOT to determine if building an appiopnate, effective noise wall would be their responsibility o1 the City's • If MNDOT has the responsibility, then to partner and itth ovate for them to seek funding to build an effect, e noise wall on par with the height above street level of, and extending to, the existing noise wall further north along cry 47 • If the City has the responsibility. pursue approval and prioritize allocating funding to build an effective noise wall on par with the height above street level of and extending to, the existing noise wall further north along sty 47 • Establish a noise ordntattce to discourage vehicles from cxecssiv c acceleration or Jake -breaking at the 47/5 intersection • Seek partnership with Ramsey PD and/or the Anoka County Sheriff, to establish a presence in the area [even if simply parking in-between calls or completing paperwork] to discourage the above bcltavioi • Post signs on Hwy 47 to notify drivers of the noise ordinance and that it is enforced by the City of Ramsey Provide a plan timeline, along with regular communication on progress, regarding the above to the residents of Xkimo Ct. Nw. Thank you in advance for your review and partnership on this matter that is of high importance to us; please let us know how we can support you in this pursuit.