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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.B.2. Redstone Construction Company Request for Suspension of Noise Regulations for CR 101 Bridge Replacement Project V• CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Jeff Weyandt, Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: Redstone Construction Company Regarding Hourly Restrictions on Construction Activities on the County Road 101 Bridge Replacement Project DATE: May 20, 2008 INTRODUCTION: By letter dated April 13, 2008, Redstone Construction Company, the contractor for the County Road 101 Bridge Replacement Project has requested that City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D, be suspended for Saturday work hours. DISCUSSION: The above named section of the City Code restricts the hours of operation from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. on weekdays, and from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on weekends and holidays. Redstone Construction Company is requesting a suspension on the hours as follows: Saturday 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. The contractor is not anticipating working on Saturdays but would like the flexibility if weather becomes an issue. Staff would recommend that if the suspension of hours is granted, that the approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Approval is contingent upon minimizing noise exposure near residential areas. 2. If residential complaints are received by the City, the suspension can be revoked at the discretion of the City Engineer. 3. Blasting activities, if any, must be done from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M on Saturdays. If Council approves the suspension, a public notice to meet the City Code requirements and notice such as a news release would be placed in the Shakopee Valley News. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D, as requested by Redstone Construction Company, as per their letter dated April 13, 2008 and direct staff to publish notice of the suspension terms with the conditions as recommended by staff. 2. Approve the suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D, for some other period of time as determined appropriate by the City Council, and direct staff to publish notice of the suspension terms. 3. Do not approve the suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative No. 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Offer a motion approving suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D, as requested by Redstone Construction Company, as per their letter dated April 13, 2008 and direct staff to publish notice of the suspension terms with the conditions as recommended by staff. Jeff Weyandt, P.E. Assistant City Engineer ]W/pmp ENGR/2008-PROJECTS/2008-COUNCIL/ W ORK-HOURS-C.R 101 05-13-2008 08:38AM FROM-Redstone Construction +320-679-4154 T-T96 P.001/001 F-653 D CC~N~T'RLJ~TIC~N Aaron N. Larson Redstone Constnactian Ca PQ Box 218 Mora, IV1N SSQ~ 1 Bruce Loney Fublic Works Director City of Shakopee Pax: 952-233-3803 Subjeot: Scott County Project 141TO2, Bridge 7U5~2 Dear Council 1Vlembers; Redstone Canstrpctian is performing the Bridge Constructkon on FIwy 101 NE of town. ''UVe are attempting to complete this project as quickly as passible without working Saturdays. Qn the occasion tl'ia1; Redstone elects to work a Saturday, we request city council's perrnissian to start work at 7:OQ AM. The noise level production on the job from this point on will be fairly low, The loudest equipment to be operated are probably the crane and cement trucks. Na mare use of a pile liamrner (very loud piece of equipment) will be necessary, Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely, ~ Aaron Larson S/i3/0$ Project Superintendent P.O. Box 218 MOFiA, MINNESQTA 55x51 * (320) 678-A~74O FAX (320) 679-4154 "AN l=QUAR OPPORTUNITY EMP~DYE~"