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09-08-88 agenda CITY OF RICHFIELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 1. 7:00-7:30 P.M. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION INTO BASEMENT SEEPAGE PROBLEMS IN 6700 BLOCK OF THOMAS AVENUE AND SHERIDAN AVENUE STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 43 • II. 7:30-8:15 P.M. DISCUSSION OF SYSTEMATIC MARKETING PROCESS FOR CITY OF RICHFIELD STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 44 III. 8:15-9:00 P.M. DISCUSSION OF RESPONSE TO METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR MITIGATION OF NORTH-SOUTH RUNWAY IMPACTS STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 45 IV. 9:00-9:30 P.M. DISCUSSION OF STATUS OF AIRPORT RELATED ITEMS STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 46 9:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT AUXILIARY AIDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR AT 861-9702. 0 . CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Study Session Letter No. 46 Agenda September 8, 1998 Issue Statement: Status of airport related issues. Background: Recent developments regarding airport issues include the following: • Runway 4/22 The Eighth Circuit Court has dismissed Richfield's lawsuit challenging MAC's EIS on Runway 4-22. Pflaum stated that the City of Richfield may consider reactivating its lawsuit in the Fourth District Court in Hennepin County if the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) proceeds with its plan to use Runway 4-22 to redistribute aircraft noise. [See Attachment A] MAC officials are now saying that air traffic off Runway 4-22 will not be returning to normal levels for at least two months. Because of the heavy usage of the north parallel runway this summer, the entire runway will need to be closed to remove a build-up of tire rubber. Additional work on the south parallel runway will also need to take place. • MAC officials state that the increased level of noise for residents of southeast Richfield and Bloomington will not be constant but vary from day to day. MAC has not provided the City of Richfield with details on how many flights will be shifted to Runway 4-22 while the parallel runways are being worked on. Large numbers of complaint calls are coming into the City by residents of southeast Richfield. • Proposed Runway 17/35 Three noise mitigation discussions have now taken place between the Met Council, MAC and Richfield Council Members. The group is headed in the right direction now since the FAA's decision to mitigate for low frequency noise near the Baltimore- Washington International Airport. [See Attachment B] The MAC can no longer use the excuse that the FAA does not recognize or have standards for this type of noise impact. MAC came to the August 26 mitigation meeting with a draft proposal in hand. MAC identified the following issues: environmental, mitigation, commercial redevelopment, transportation improvements recreational assets, and social impacts. Since almost all of their proposal is based upon legislative and FAA assistance, they included a "good faith" statement that "MAC will use its best efforts to secure approval of this agreement by the FAA and other decision makers who have authority or an interest in these matters." The proposed agreement includes little or no responsibility of the MAC for mitigation of negative impacts that Richfield will receive at the usage of a new North- South Runway. [See Attachment C] 40 Mayor Kirsch and Council Member Stokes have told the mitigation discussion group that the following aspects must be addressed and included within any agreement between the MAC and City of Richfield: • Proper mitigation of noise impacts from a runway that is built two blocks from The Senate Local and Metropolitan Government Committee has canceled its hearing with MAC and the City of Richfield. MAC's problem with the Northwest Airline's pilot strike was given as the reason for delaying the hearing. The City will be strongly encouraging the Senate to reschedule this meeting as soon as possible. residential neighborhoods; • Protection against possible air and water contamination from a new runway; • Improvements are made to arterial streets, interchanges and local streets to keep non-residential traffic off local streets and handle a projected 42 percent increase in airport activity; • Ways to combat the disintegration of the community's appearance that will occur with the replacement of a golf course and recreational facilities with a runway and airplane hangers; • Replacement of lost recreational facilities in a mature, fully developed suburb. Facilities include: two parks, a golf course, ball fields, community gardens, a bluebird restoration project, and an archery range; and, • The loss of residents and loss of tax base during land use conversion. In light of the decision of the FAA to fund for mitigation of low frequency noise at BWI, the City of Richfield requested that the FAA delay issuance of a Record of Decision • until the FAA had (1) analyzed the correlation between the BBN Technologies report and HMMH Baltimore-Washington report, (2) prepared and circulated for public comment a Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement that addresses low frequency noise impacts and related mitigation measures, and (3) ensured that any approval of the project at MSP is conditioned upon effective mitigation of low frequency noise comparable to the levels of such noise for which the FAA has funded mitigation at BWI. (See Attachment D] On August 28 the City received a letter from Frank Benson, Manager of the local FAA. In the letter Mr. Benson stated that the impacts of low frequency noise will be addressed in the federal Record of Decision (ROD). In addition he said that Richfield's studies will also be reviewed and addressed. In response to Richfield's request that the FAA meet with the City, Benson concluded that, "Since the FAA is currently into its decision-making process for the proposed MSP expansion project at meeting with your organization is not considered to be appropriate at this time." [See Attachment El • MASAC Meeting This month MASAC took a field trip of the tower facilities at MSP. The tour was given by FAA staff and was informative. Topics covered were how the air traffic controllers work, how they bring in planes, why it is so difficult to spread planes around on approach and departure. Richfield's MASAC representatives did submit a letter to MASAC this month asking the group to address low-frequency noise issues, especially in light of the BWI development. The motion was tabled on a procedural move by Committee Chair Bob Johnson. However, Richfield's representatives plan to press ahead on this issue, as it is fundamental to MASAC's mission. Recommended Motion: Discuss current airport issues. Basis of Recommendation: It is important for the Council to provide direction to staff regarding airport concerns. Alternative Recommendation: Defer discussion to another date. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter will be discussed at the Study Session of September 8, 1998. Respectfully submitted, Jam .Prosser City Manager JDP:cak • 9 AmGN vnc(&+ X J Press Release - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE For more information, call: James Prosser City Manager 6700 Portland Avenue Richfield, MN 55423 Voice: (612)861-9705 FAX: (612)861-9749 For Release: August 17, 1998 Date: August 17, 1998 CITY CONTINUES BATTLE TO STOP NOISE REDISTRIBUTION MINNEAPOLIS -- The City of Richfield will reactivate its lawsuit in the Fourth District Court in Hennepin County if the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) proceeds with its plan to use Runway 4-22 to redistribute aircraft noise. The City of Richfield made that announcement after a ruling was issued by the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals denying Richfield's lawsuit that challenged the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement for Runway 4-22 under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). MAC's intention to proceed with the noise-shifting project has been called into question by its repeated deferral of that project, which is now included in MAC's Capital Improvement Program for the year 2001. In addition, the passage of more than three years from the completion of the previous Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) means that another EIS would have to be prepared before the project could proceed. "While we had hoped to resolve this issue through the federal courts, we are undaunted and will resolve it in district court if MAC attempts to proceed with the project," said Richfield's Mayor Martin Kirsch. "The protections that state law provides residents are greater than those provided under federal law." Richfield's lawsuit in district court challenges the adequacy of the Runway 4-22 EIS under the Minnesota Environmental Protection Act (MEPA). It also challenges the EIS under the Minnesota Environment Rights Act (MERA). MERA requires that if an action will cause significant adverse impact on the environment, it must be shown that no prudent and feasible alternative exists. MAC has proposed that the Runway 4-22 extension be used for long-haul flights, for diversion of traffic during the reconstruction of the parallel runways and for the redistribution of noise from South Minneapolis and North Richfield to Bloomington and South Richfield. "We have never opposed the use of the Runway 4-22 extension for long haul flights or for a temporary diversion of traffic during parallel runway reconstruction," Richfield Council Member Kristal Stokes asserts. "However using the runway to shift some aircraft so that 3,000 new metro area residents would be pounded by high noise levels, while providing no significant noise relief to those already receiving a high level of overflights, makes absolutely no sense," she adds. MAC had proposed spending $30 million in sound insulation in South Richfield and Bloomington, however Richfield estimates adequately insulating the area would cost $70 million. The redistribution of some flights from the parallels runways to Runway 4-22 would provide the residents of North Richfield and Minneapolis with little or no noticeable reduction in noise. However they would likely lose noise insulation funding that would be shifted to South Richfield and Bloomington. MAC has admitted that the use of Runway 4-22 for noise redistribution would be a temporary measure because Runway 4-22 would not be able to be used in that manner once the traffic levels become too high and once the proposed new North-South Runway is in use. Richfield had deactivated the lawsuit it filed in district court in April 1995 while it sought to resolve the matter through mediation. In addition to reactivating that lawsuit, Richfield could ask the Court of Appeals to reconsider its decision, appeal to the United States Supreme Court, or challenge any future EIS's for the noise-shifting project that do not comply with state or federal law. "We wanted to resolve this issue through mediation, and we sought a tolling agreement when MAC's intention to proceed with the project became doubtful. Unfortunately, in the end we had no choice but to carry through with this lawsuit," said Mayor Kirsch. "As before, it will ultimately be MAC's actions that determine whether it becomes necessary to litigate a project that may never be implemented." 0 f11?"UUn--- B Airport Noise Report A biweekly update on litigation, regulations, and technological developments Volume 10, Number 13 July 31,1998 Sound Insulation • FAA FOR FIRST TIME APPROVES FUNDING FOR LOW-FREQUENCY NOISE INSULATION (Continued on p. 98) couraged the airpo posing new noise TRANS GRANTS NOISE VARIANCE AIRPORT TO DO PART 161 • In precedent-setting action. the Federal Aviation Administration has agreed for the first time to provide additional funding to bolster sound insulation being applied to homes now Baltimore-Washington International Airport that are exposed to high levels of low-frequency noise from jet departures. "We carefully developed and implemented an exterior sound insulation proce- dure that has proven to be successful against low-frequency noise," said Ted Mathison. executive director of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA). owner and operator of BWI. "This procedure is the first such program in the nation to be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration." Wayne Bryant, director of aviation noise and abatement for MAX said, "We felt we owed it to the community to find a solution to the low-frequency noise that has adversely affected residents living near the airport. We are very pleased that we were able to break new ground and develop a unique solution that will greatly enhance their quality of life." The low frequency noise problem at BM was causing vibrations, which made more conventional methods of sound insulation less effective, Terry J. Page, Burbank The Calif is Department of Transportation (CalTrans) Iendale-P a Airport a three-year variance from the standard on July 2 d strongly en 161 study on the feasi ' 'ty of im The Part 161 study has g been in a legal battle with the Bur construction of a new larger pa. located within the City of Burbank. Burbank wants the airport authori feasibility of a nighttime curfew 1 all-Stage 3 airport. The airpo ut1b1 le 161 study but has td terminal heated up unfruitful, negotiate zoning approval ss. The airpo the 1 will d the airport noise conduct a federal Part sought by th ity of Burbank, which Is locked Glendale-P ena Airport Authority over ere nal at the airport, which would be must pass its to deceit dbility it , victor cdlgn p. 99) In This Issue... Sound Insulation ... In precedent-setting action, the FAA approves additional funding to sound insulate homes near Baltimore- Washington International Airport exposed to high levels of low-frequency backblast noise - p. 97 Burbank ... CalTrans strongly urges airport author- ity to do federal Part 161 study in granting variance from state noise rules - p. 97 Land Use ... ATA con- cerned about recornmenda- tions to FAA that non- proprietor jurisdictions be given AIP grants to conduct land use projects - p. 100 Associations ...- N.O.I.S.E. selects new executive board at annual meeting - p. 100 Airlines ... DOT an- nounces that U.S. airlines have made record profits in first quarter - p. 102 Amsterdam ... Airport subdivides Stage 3 aircraft into three categories by noise level and imposes tighter landing fees - p. 102 Noise Grants ... FAA announces AIP grant awards for noise projects - p. 103 News Briefs ... - p. 103 Copyrig?w C 1993 by Airport Nome Repeat Ashburn VA 20147 t a Part 161 study to determine the rule, and cap on operations at the motion in 1995 to pursue a Part egal battle over the new omniex. and thus far d p6nning the study as c study became a pawn in over the terminal, which Bt ct 4111ing to conduct the Put 161 study if Burbank Aviation Administration's ruling on the matter (and t the study) and also agrees to approve the new terminal 08/12/98 WED 17:56 Fag MWE Q003 Wl, from p. 97 manager of the FAA's Washington Airports District Office, said in a recent letter to MAA. Following a study of the low-frequency noise problem done by the acoustical consulting firm Harris Miller Miller & Hanson, Inc. (HMMH) for MAA, which was submitted to the FAA last spring, the agency agreed to allow the airport to use federal Airport Improvement Program funds in an existing grant to fund the additional sound insulation needed to mitigate low-frequency noise. Some 54 wood-frame homes, approximately 25 years old and located mostly in the 70 dB DNL noise contour around S WI. are eligible for the additional low-frequency sound insulation, which costs about $40.000.$50'000 per home, adding about $15,000 to 520,000 onto BWI's normal cost for soundproofing a home. '"The objective of the residential sound insulation program is to provide relief for those residents based on their unique local characteristics of airport noise," FAA's Page said in his letter. "In the case of the residents of Allwood [the neighborhood subject to back blast noise], it was determined that the low-frequcney noise was causing vibrations, which made more conventional methods of sound insulation less dbctive. Other factors that FAA considered in reaching this termination included the location and orientation of the residences with respect to flight tracks, structural character- istics of the homes, published noise exposure contours for BWL*and the inclusion of sound insulation in the Allwood Subdivision in BVVI's approved Part 150 Noise Compatibil- ity Plan," the FAA official said. "Approval of this type of mitigation," he stressed, "is specific to this area and is not considered a blanket endorse- ment of this type of sound insulation for all areas" Should BWI desire to apply additional sound insulation to address low-frequency noise in other locations, "additional coordi- nation and evaluation will be required," he told MAA. Allwood Study The Allwood subdivision is located to the side and re=ar of BWl's primary departure runway and often experiences the predominantly low frequency noise events produced by jet departures, according to Nicholas P. Miller, president of HMMH. Residents' concerns about the noise and BWI's recognition that the quality and effects of the sound are different from those produced by overflights led to the study. he said. HMMH's ground-breaking study had three basic objec- #VS1 o qua ntify the star(-of-takeoff sound levels at a house lwood; - To quantify a resident's judgments of these start-of- takeoff sound levels, and - To measure the propagation rate of the sound levels into the community. These objectives were accomplished by conducting a Noise month of simultaneous sound monitoring at three homes. together with monitoring of wall vibration levels in one home and collection of sample tape recordings of the events at one home. Miller said. A resident provided ratings of the objectionable nature of the events, as heard indoors. Analysis consisted of correlating the various sound metrics of the events with vibration levels and with the resident ratings. Measurements of A-weighted, C-weighted, and wall vibration levels were made during August 1997. Data were collected simultaneously at three community locations that were spaced radially at approximately 3,200 feet, 4.600 feet. and 7.800 feet from the start of takeoff runway end. At the closest location, simultaneous A-weighted, C- weighted, and RMS acceleration levels were measured. Monitors collected continuous one-second C-weighted levels both indoors and outdoors at this site, with the outdoor monitor used to trigger three other monitors that collected A-weighted levels outdoors and vibration levels from accelerometers fastened to the walls. Sample digital tape recordings of sound levels were also made simultane- ously indoors and out. One monitor at each of the two mare distant locations collected continuous C-weighted outdoor sound levels. During the measurement period, Miller explained, one of the residents at the closest site rated the objectionable nature of singk departure events. The resident used a scale of 0 to 100 for rating the least to most objectionable events, generally using multiples of 10 in assigning ratings. Ratings of 10 to 90 were used for least to most objectionable so that there would be room for the rare exceptionally quiet or exceptionally objectionable events. Study Conclusions The study report documents the A- and C-welghte&sound levels, wall vibration levels, typical spectra, and time histories of the takeoff events, homeowner ratings, correla- tions of sound levels with vibration levels and with the ratings, and compares measured vibration levels with published standard thresholds for human perception. Miller said. The following conclusions were drawn from the study: - It appears that. though low frequency sound energy is important in determining how a person may react to the noise, higher frequencies also play a role - if there is enough energy in the higher frequencies, events also can be objectionable: - C-weighted metrics (Lmax and SEL) correlate better with human judgments of the objectionable degree of an event than do the same A-weighted metrics; - Maximum wall vibration levels correlate strongly with C-weighted maximum outdoor sound levels, and do so somewhat better than with"maximum A-weighted levels. - Outdoor C-weighted maximum exceeding about 75 to 80 dBC can produce wall vibrations that can be felt; - The average drop off of C-weighted maximum levels, • • July 31, 1998 from 3,200 feet from the runway end to 7,800 feet is very close to spherical spreading - that is, the maximum C. weighted levels drop. about 6 dB for each doubling of distance; • The homeowner ratings of the events, together with simultaneous sound measurements of the events can be used to estimate how this homeowner (or person of similar sensitivity to the events) might rate the events as heard at greater distances from the airport The homeowner. living in a home approximately 3.200 feet from the runway, rated about 75 percent of the events as more objectionable than 40 on the scale of 0 to 100. If the same resident lived at the furthest measurements site, about 7,800 feet from the runway, approximately 50 percent of the events would be rated as more objectionable than 40. Miller said that the FAA views the data collected in the BWI study as helpful in beginning the process to assess the impact of these types of low-frequency aircraft noise events. and hopes additional similar data will be forthcoming as other airports address these types of impacts. Acoustical Treatment Two demonstration houses were used to test the BWI low frequency sound insulation treatments. One house was used to test exterior treatments and the other to test Interior treatments. It's not that anything new in terms of sound insulation was used, explained Walter Rullman, assistant director of real estate for MAX but walls and windows got almost a double treatment compared to houses not subject to back blast noise. For instance, storm windows were added to acoustical windows to provide three layers of glass to help dampen the low frequency noise. Likewise, a total of two and three- eighths inches were added to the thickness of the interior walls by adding a one-half inch layer of fiber sound board and three five-eighth inch layers of sheet rock. Usually only one layer of sound board and one layer of sheet rock are used in the BWI sound insulation program. On the exterior of the house, two layers of one-half inch cement board were added, where usually only one layer is used. In attics, insulation and sound board were used and cement board was placed between the trusses. These acoustical treatments resulted in an average A- weighted noise reduction improvement of just over 10 dB and an average C-weighted noise reduction improvement of 4.5 dB, according to a report on the effectiveness of the acoustical treatments done by Acoustical Design Collabora- tive, Ltd. of Falls Church, VA. These improvement ex- ceeded the design goals of the treatment. The report recommended that a dual lite STC (Sound Transmission Class) 54 window assembly be used in lieu of the STC 45 prime windows with the one-quarter inch laminated glass storm windows. `"the STC 54 windows will have a greater air space between the glass }ices which will result in increased low frequency noise reduction, compared to the STC 45 windows," the report noted. Additionally, it 99 said, "there will be no low frequency mass-air-mass resonance frequency. due to the supplemental storm window, to further degrade low frequcncy noise reduction performance" "If homeowners are reluctant to accept the STC 54 windows due to their site and potential difficulty in open- in&. a reasonable compromise is to use the STC 54 window as a replacement for the large fixed 'picture' window In the living rooms and use the STC 45 prime windows and the one-quarter Inch laminated glass storm windows at other openings," the report noted. Homeowners are pleased to be receiving the additional insulation, Rullman said. They were most bothered by aircraft noise interfering with television and sleep. MAA has Insulated about 300 homes In the BWI airport noise zone at a cost of about 549.7 million and has a high satisfaction rate with its program, he noted. About 900 homes are eligible for sound insulation or purchase assur. ante. San Francisco Study A study on low-frequency backblast noise is also under- way at San Francisco International Airport, but few details on it are available. The Airport Commission for the City and County of San Francisco recently contracted with GTFJBBN Technologies for $225,000 to study methods to reduce interior noise in communities new the airport impacted by low frequency noise. Such a study also has been sought by the San Francisco International Airport /Community Roundtable. The roundtable's work program has included investigation of the low frequency noise impact for a number of years.A from p. 29 Gill, spokesman for the airport authority, said. The n authority has to weigh carefully whether i willing to tits credibility on the line with a Part 16 study, he sal It has to study objectively whether ere is any rational an sis for a curfew that would w ant serious consideration in a 161 study. Gil! also said that airport authority " ill be buns out to dry by its aviation cons ' errs" if it I sed new noise rules at an all-Stage 3 ai beta of the precedent such action would set. Part 161 HoldsAr-West Promise' While holding that th rport author 'c current noise planning efforts are " propriate." Ca 1T noted that ..more specific and etailed plans are requir in order to properly evalua whether the Airport Authori is doing the best it can" reduce the noise impact area- the CNEL contour. Airport Authority has established that it is good faith measures toward achieving compliance Airport Prone Rcpon • hAer oononcei _ RICHFIELD ISSUES (8126198) Environmental 1. MAC will develop and implement an air quality monitoring and reporting program. 2. MAC will evaluate surface and groundwater flows, and implement mitigation measures to insure no off airport impacts. 3. MAC will integrate berms and landscaping with the facility design in the west cargo area and minimize lighting impacts. Mitigation 1. Property within the Richfield DNL 65 would be eligible for purchase & demolition by MAC to be redeveloped for new uses consistent with height and use restrictions (would require statutory change by MN legislature & value of completed Part 150 improvements would have to be reconciled). 2. Value of MAC DNL 60 mitigation program could be re-appropriated for other mitigation uses within DNL 60 boundary at the request of Richfield and with MAC/FAA approval. 3. MAC would expedite the update of the Part 150 Plan, the effect of which may expand the DNL 65 boundary in Richfield creating additional mitigation options for properties within the new boundary. 4. MAC will work with low frequency noise impacted areas and the FAA to modify the Part 150 Program to address low frequency noise, consistent with FAA guidelines. Commercial Redevelopment 1. MAC would assist in encouraging airport businesses that will be relocated due to airport expansion to the redevelopment corridor along Cedar Avenue in Richfield. 2. MAC would also assist in encouraging other businesses which must be relocated due to the Metro Office Park redevelopment or the Runway Protection Zone (under the north/south runway) to locate in the Richfield Cedar Avenue redevelopment corridor. 3. MAC would actively support Richfield in a legislative initiative to create a Special Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District along Cedar Avenue in Richfield. 0 Transportation Improvements 1. MAC would work with Richfield to develop a joint proposal for MNDOT's assistance in construction of TH 77166" Street interchange and associated traffic improvements. 2. MAC would support a request from Richfield to the state/federal government for any costs not covered to complete the TH77/77" St. tunnel/street connector and associated traffic improvements. Recreational Assets 1. MAC will consider a long-term lease of MAC property in the NW quadrant of TH 77/TH 62 Interchange for community gardens and archery range (consistent with surrounding land use). 2. MAC will consider long-term lease of MAC property to the north of TH 62 for ballfields (consistent with surrounding land use). 3. MAC will pay Richfield $460,000 for neighborhood parks affected by Richfield's request that MAC purchase the homes in New Ford Town and Rich Acres. 4. MAC will consider long-term lease or transfer of ownership to Richfield of Taft Park. 9 Social Impacts 1. Consistent with the 1996 Mitigation Committee Report, MAC will work with affected communities to develop a legislative proposal to be funded by the state which addresses community/social impacts related to the 1996 airport expansion mandate by the Minnesota Legislature. 2. MAC will assist affected communities to develop a legislative proposal, consistent with the 1996 Mitigation Committee Report, for the state to fund the loss of school and city revenues due to airport expansion impacts. Good Faith 1. MAC will use its best efforts to secure approval of this agreement by the FAA and other decisionmakers who have authority or an interest in these matters. 2. Richfield will not pursue litigation or other measures that would delay or have the effect of delaying the 2010 airport expansion program. 0 y • 1998 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION BILL (TEA 21 only) MN HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTS (DEMOS) ATP M+tCOT . QiBTRICT .. CONC OIST No ` ftOW10 . DEBCRIPTIok 4 111L10NS :. •_ ::.. j , F F ' •AUITCH ' OTAL M M 4 Pna4n 81W ICOnstruct Pha+en Wild. Between 1-36E and 1.94 12 250. 3.0625 15.3125 M M 4 Restore MN Transportat*r facility, Jackson Street Roundhouse. St. Paul 07500 0.1875 09375 M M 4 Shepard Rd Construct Shepard Road/UpMr Landj.V interceptor. St Paul 3.2500 0.81.25 4.0525 M M 5 77th Street Upgrade 77th St, between 135W and 24th Ave. to four lanes in RlchfreW 17.1000 4.2750 21.3750 i Conduct study of potential for divers= of traffic M M 8 from 1118 135 cortidor to commuter rail, Cnisago i County noO of Forest Lake along 13S caddor to 0.3750 0.0939 0.4688 Rusn City M M 3 Undertake improvements to Hennepin County 5 Bikeway Tnru . 3.0000 0.8750 4.8750 +•.9479 7.w94 4r.u317 M M a TH 8 implarrent TH 8 Corridor P•ro)ects, Chisago Co. 12.4750 3.1188 15.5935 M M 6 TH 13 Upgrade TH 13 between TH 77 and 1494 1.5000 0.3750 1.8730 M M I 2 3 TH 212 Construct TH 212 construction between 1494 and Carver Co. Rd. 147 4.0000 1.0000 50000 M M 8 4 1494 Reeonatn,el and replace 1-494 Wakota Bridge from South SL Paul 10 Newpor!, and approaches 14 2829 3.5107 17 8536 M M 3 - TH 610110 - Construct Trunk Highway 610110 from TH 159 in Brooklyn Park to 1.94 in Maple Grove 23.029G 5.7573 28.7863 D M M F T 135W esign and Construct Access t0 t35'rV at Lake SL. Minneapolis TAT?1 2 0000 0.5000 2.5000 ar-4997 14.3117 71.6086 M M 8B Twin Cities NOrthstar Comdr (Downtown Minneapolis-Anoka-St. Cloud) 6.0000 I M M I BS Twin Cites Transkways Corridor 120.0000 M ( M i :TS Urrveraity Transportat or. Reseath 12.0000 3., O.C i 6 D300 M ( M I BB Nortrstar Corr.Oor• MN Inlem100411 Facilities and Buses 18.0000 0000 I? Earmarked Allocated Funds METRO TOTAL: 248.9119 26.7280 133.6398 TOTAL of ALL ATPs: 344.3021 48.3255 250.6276 Page 4 of 4 DRAFT ON rorma: A/Rev. 9 0,17198 12.23 PN A?rarv??+ ? CITY OF 'ICHFIELD CITY MANAGER JAMES D. PROSSER MAYOR MARTIN J. KIRSCH CITY COUNCIL SUSAN ROSENBERG MICHAEL SANDAHL KRISTAL STOKES RUSS SUSAG City Manager's Office DELIVERED BY MESSENGER August 27, 1998 Mr. Franklin D. Benson Manager FAA Airports District Office - Minneapolis 6020 28th Avenue South Room 102 Minneapolis, MN 55450 Re: Low Frequency Noise Issue Concerning Proposed Runway at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Dear Mr. Benson: Following up on my August 18, 1998 letter and our ensuing conversation concerning FAA funding of low frequency noise mitigation at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), I am enclosing copies of the following reports: • "Final Report--BWI Low Frequency Noise Analysis for Allwood Neighborhood," by Acoustical Design Collaborative, Ltd. (July 24, 1997) • "Study of Low Frequency Takeoff Noise at Baltimore-Washington International Airport," by Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. (April 1998) • "Residential Sound Insulation at Baltimore/Washington International Airport," AIP 3-24- 005-39, Engineer's Report (undated) • "Similarities in Current Low-Frequency Aircraft Noise Exposure at Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Expected Exposure in Richfield," by BBN Technologies (August 1998) The report by BBN Technologies demonstrates that the three BWI reports corroborate the analysis and conclusions concerning low frequency noise impacts from the proposed North- South Runway at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (the "proposed runway") that were reached in the studies performed by BBN for the City of Richfield. The BWI reports also support the justification and reasonableness of the mitigation plan for the proposed runway that has been developed by Richfield (the "Mitigation Plan"). Furthermore, the BWI reports, and the FAA's approval of mitigation measures for low frequency noise at BWI on the basis of those reports, demonstrate the inadequacy of the failure of the EIS for the proposed runway to analyze low frequency noise impacts or to propose appropriate mitigation for those impacts. The Urban Hometown 6700 PORTLAND AVENUE, RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA 55423 612.861.9700 FAX: 612.861.9749 -. ci. ric hfield. m n. us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Franklin D. Benson August 27, 1998 Page 2 Under these circumstances, Richfield respectfully requests the FAA to delay issuance of a Record of Decision for the proposed runway until the FAA has (1) analyzed these reports, (2) prepared and circulated for public comment a Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement that addresses low frequency noise impacts and related mitigation measures, and (3) ensured that any approval of the project at MSP is conditioned upon effective mitigation of low frequency noise comparable to the levels of such noise for which the FAA has funded mitigation at BWI. In addition, as we discussed, Richfield would continue to welcome feedback from the FAA regarding the BBN studies and the Mitigation Plan. In particular, since Richfield is amenable to refining the BBN studies or revising the Mitigation Plan if necessary, we would like to know if the FAA perceives any shortcomings in the BBN studies or any feasible alternatives to the Mitigation Plan. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, James D. Prosser City Manager A1100h YV\e4? E,:E a U S. Deoahment Ot'ra^sportafon Federal Aviation Administration August 28, 1998 Mr. James D. Prosser City Manager City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue Richfield, Minnesota 55423 Dear Mr. Prosser: AIRPORTS DISTRICT OFFICE 6020 - 28th Avenge Soy:I- Roor; • G2 MinneaCotis, h4inneso:a 55450-2736 This is in response to your August 18, 1998, letter expressing concern for low frequency noise impacts on residents of Richfield from proposed expansion of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and requesting a meeting to discuss this matter. The planning and environmental process leading to a pending decision on expansion of MSP has been extensive. The process began with the enactment of the Metropolitan Airport Planning Act by the Minnesota Legislature in 1989 and has continued through with the issuance of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement in December 1995 and a Final Environmental Impact Statement in May 1998. Comments that the FAA has received regarding possible low frequency noise impacts will be addressed in our Record of Decision (ROD) which culminates the Federal environmental process. Studies on low frequency noise prepared for the City of Richfield have been submitted to and reviewed by the FAA and they also will be addressed in the ROD. In addition, to the extent practicable, comments received on the FEIS, such as your letter, will also be addressed in the ROD. Since the FAA is currently into its decision-making process for the proposed MSP expansion project a meeting with your organization is not considered to be appropriate at this time. Sincerely, Franklin D. Benson Manager July, 1998 MASAC Technical Advisor's Report Metropolitan Airports Commission Operations and Complaint Summary July 1998 • Operations Summary - All Aircraft Runway Arrival % Use Departure % Use 04 35 0.2% 71 0.4% 22 142 0.7% 9027 45.5% 12 6496 31.8% 3855 19.4% 30 13748 67.3% 6890 34.7% MSP July Fleet Mix Percentage Stage Scheduled Scheduled ANOMS ANOMS 1997 1998 Count 1997 Count 1998 Stage 2 42.0% 31.0% 45.1% 31.0% Stage 3 58.0% 69.0% 54.9% 69.0% Airport July Complaint Summary • Airport 1997 1998 MSP 1426 2004 Airlake 2 0 Anoka 0 6 Crystal 0 1 Flying Cloud 1 0 Lake Elmo 0 0 St. Paul 3 4 Misc. 6 0 TOTAL 1438 2015 July Daily Operations Summary - FAA Airport Traffic Record 1997 1998 Air Carrier 887 876 Commuter 327 346 G.A. -- 172 200 li tary -- Ti 1 5 T 11 TAL o 1401 1433 Aviation Noise & Satellite Programs Page 1 Metropolitan Airports Commission • 0 Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport Complaint Summary July 1998 Complaint Summary by City City Arrival Departure Total Percentage Apple Valle 0 6 6 1 0 0.30 Arden Hills 0 6 6 0.301b Bloomington 0 243 243 12.101o Burnsville 1 98 99 4.9% Eagan 15 61 76 3.8% Eden Prairie 0 3 3 0.201o Edina 0 2 2 0.10/0 Golden Valle 0 2 2 0.10/0 Hastings 0 1 1 0.00/0 Inver Grove Heights 13 58 71 3.6% Maple Grove 5 13 18 0.90k Mendota Heights 6 42 48 2.4% Minneapolis 143 941 1084 54.201o Minnetonka 3 1 4 0.201o Plymouth 7 23 30 1.501o Richfield 0 153 153 7.7% Rosemount 0 1 1 0.00/0 Roseville 1 2 3 0.201o Savage 1 11 12 0.601o South St. Paul 0 3 3 0.201o St. Louis Park 6 4 10 0.501o St. Paul 86 32 118 5.90/0 aSunfish Lake 0 6 6 0.3% Total 287 1712 1999 100% Time of Day Nature of Complaint n Time Total Nature of Complaint Total 00:00 - 05:59 94 Excessive Noise 1477 06:00 - 06:59 54 Earl /Late 500 07:00 - 11:59 390 Low Flying 16 12:00 - 15:59 349 Structural Disturbance 5 16:00 - 19:59 309 Helicopter 0 20:00 - 21:59 295 Ground Noise 5 22:00 - 22:59 378 Engine Run-up 0 23:00 - 23:59 135 Freuenc 1 Total 2004 Total 2004 Page 2 Aviation Noise & Satellite Programs Metropolitan Airports Commission Available Time for Runway Use Tower Log Reports - July 1998 • All Hours 0% 52% 2% 44% 22 D d 12 n fl ?p ov . 30 04 3% 78% V • 0% 26% 04 .11 2% 000 22 Aviation Noise & Satellite Programs V 51% A57% Nighttime Hours 0% V 85% 81% % Page 3 Metropolitan Airports Commission u 34.7% 2 U • All Operations Runway Use Report July 19 8 0.4% Runway Arrival/ Departure Count Percentage July 1997 Count July 1997 Percentage 04 A 35 0.2% 117 0.6% 12L A 3857 18.9% 5425 28.5% 12R A 2639 12.9% 5385 28.3% 22 A 142 0.7% 99 0.5% 30L A 6058. 29.7% 3938 20.7% 30R A 7690 37.6% 4071 21.4% Total Arr. 20421 100% 19035 100% 04 D 71 0.4% 42 0.2% 12L D 3387 17.1% 5255 28.2% 12R D 468 2.3% 5567 29.8% 22 D 9027 45.5% 562 3.0% 30L D 319 1.6% 3710 19.9% 30R D 6571 33.1% 3531 18.9% Total Dep. 19843 100% 18667 100% NOW ARTS data missing for a8 days. Page 4 Aviation Noise & Satellite Programs Metropolitan Airports Commission Carrier Jet Operations Runway Use Report July 19 8 • • 32.1 % 3 0.3% Runwa Runway Arrival/ Dept count. Percentage July 1997 Count July 1997 Percentage 04 A 18 0.1% 60 0.5% 12L A 3204 23.0% 3384 26.5% 12R A 1414 10.1% 3785 29.6% 22 A 111 0.8% 62 0.5% 30L A 3031 21.7% 2858 22.3% 30R A 6172 44.3% 2638 20.6% Total Arr. 13950 100% 12787 100% 04 D 36 0.3% 8 0.1% 12L D 2469 18.1% 3276 26.0% 12R D 144 1.0% 4076 32.3% 22 D 6618 48.5% 377 3.0% 30L D 156 1.1% 2892 22.9% NOR D 4235 31.0% 1983 15.7% L Dep. 13658 100% 12612 100% Note: ARTS data missing for 0.8 days. Aviation Noise & Satellite Programs Page 5 e opo ttanirports Commission Nighttime -All Operations Runway Use Report July 19 8 J • 34A 0.5% Runway ArrivaV Departure Count Percen a July 1997 Count July 1997 Percentage 04 A 14 1.3% 12 1.3% 12L A 200 18.5% 133 14.5% 12R A 27 2.5% 129 14.0% 22 A 60 5.5% 41 4.5% 30L A 106 9.8% 295 32.0% 30R A 675 62.4% 310 33.7% Total Arr. 1082 100% 920 100% 04 D 7 0.5% 2 0.5% 12L D 401 27.3% 149 33.6% 12R D 51 3.5% 147 33.1% 22 D 504 34.3% 45 10.1% 30L D 13 0.9% 48 10.8% 30R D 493 33.5% 53 11.9% Total Dep. 1469 100% 444 100% Note: ARTS data missing for 0.8 days. 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S ?' co U m co i l- i I i i rn a O A o o i N N N N N O O O Oi O' 3 cm 3 0) 7 7 7 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ j Q I ¢ Q ¢ ¢ Q N CO tt c7 Cfl t? co 0-) O N N N Ni C-41 N N N N M M am tm ca n. 00 rn rn 0 rn 0 Q a) . o J C CL 0 U a) LP c- 0 w • a) ,F, aD 3 0 0 C -0 t m = j 0 -C _ Co 0 C CL 0 C 0 M N Q. 00 0 a Nom, o CL . N E Q. t a) N Vj a) y CL o o cu > w L C C-4 c N C,4 >% C7 0) C % 0 0 a) Y a) 0 ,c' E v 3 c N N CO 3 a) > c > . uD a> a) U 0 v U -aa C 3 cm E 3 m m m c c c c c a) ai u? a) w > Q w > a) Q a) -a a co - co ? -o 0 a) `- 0) T- 0 Ca i U 4 M U c co C M U 4 -_ 72 A co U r M r M r M r Cl? r M Q Q Q Q Q M M M M I M a) a) ca a CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Study Session Letter No. 45 Agenda September 8, 1998 Issue Statement: Response to Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) proposal for mitigation of the north-south runway impacts. Background: MAC has presented a proposal for mitigating the impacts of the north-south runway. A copy of the proposal is attached. The proposal was a result of discussions including representatives from the Metropolitan Council, MAC and the City of Richfield. The proposal has been reviewed by special airport legal counsel Steven Pflaum; Chuck Dayton, local airport counsel; and Don Brauer, who prepared the mitigation plan. Summary conclusion of the proposal includes the following points: • MAC has taken a positive step forward in acknowledging some responsibility for the mitigation of low frequency noise impacts. • MAC's proposal requests that the City agree not to litigate any issues regarding the • north-south runway in return for their agreement to provide good faith efforts for the more costly portion of the mitigation plan. Recommended Motion: The consensus recommendation regarding the response to MAC's proposal includes two alternatives: • Request that MAC, FAA and EQB agree not to take final action approving the final EIS (this would also mean that MAC would agree not to proceed with any construction) until state legislative and/or FAA approval of necessary funding for implementation of the mitigation plan. Request MAC, FAA and EQB approve a tolling agreement with the City of Richfield. The tolling agreement would provide that the signatories would work to identify an appropriate funding package for the mitigation plan and the MAC would agree not to initiate construction until such a financing plan had been approved by appropriate agencies. Under both alternatives MAC and the Metropolitan Council would be requested to meet with Richfield to develop an agreement regarding the funding proposals to be presented to the FAA and the State Legislature. • Basis of Recommendation: Both recommendations basically accept MAC's good intentions, but also recognize the reality that MAC is not in a position to guarantee FAA or legislative approval. Without such guarantees, Richfield would be in a vulnerable position regarding potential funding of the mitigation plan. Alternative Recommendation: The Council could accept the proposal as is. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter will be presented for discussion at the Study Session of September 8, 1998. Respectfully submitted, 4na Pros ser ger JDP:cak 0 MAC PROPOSAL- RICHFIELD ISSUES 18/26/981 Environmental 1. MAC will develop and implement an air quality monitoring and reporting program. 2. MAC will evaluate surface and groundwater flows, and implement mitigation measures to insure no off airport impacts. 3. MAC will integrate berms and landscaping with the facility design in the west cargo area and minimize lighting impacts. Mitigation 1. Property within the Richfield DNL 65 would be eligible for purchase & demolition by MAC to be redeveloped for new uses consistent with height and use restrictions (would require statutory change by MN legislature & value of completed Part 150 improvements would have to be reconciled). 2. Value of MAC DNL 60 mitigation program could be re-appropriated for other mitigation uses within DNL 60 boundary at the request of Richfield and with MAC/FAA approval 3. MAC would expedite the update of the Part 150 Plan, the effect of which may expand the DNL 65 boundary in Richfield creating additional mitigation options for properties within the new boundary. 4. MAC will work with low frequency noise impacted areas and the FAA to modify the Part 150 Program to address low frequency noise, consistent with FAA guidelines. Commercial Redevelopment 1. MAC would assist in encouraging airport businesses that will be relocated due to airport expansion to the redevelopment corridor along Cedar Avenue in Richfield. 2. MAC would also assist in encouraging other businesses which must be relocated due to the Metro Office Park redevelopment or the Runway Protection Zone (under the north/south runway) to locate in the Richfield Cedar Avenue redevelopment corridor. 3. MAC would actively support Richfield in a legislative initiative to create a Special Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District along Cedar Avenue it Richfield. 0 Transportation Improvements 1. MAC would work with Richfield to develop a joint proposal for MNDOT's assistance in construction of TH 77/66 h Street interchange and associated traffic improvements. 2. MAC would support a request from Richfield to the state/federal government for any costs not covered to complete the TH77/77¢ St. tunnel/street connector and associated traffic improvements. Recreational Assets 1. MAC will consider a long-term lease of MAC property in the NW quadrant of TH 77/•TH 62 Interchange for community gardens and archery range (consistent with surrounding land use). 2. MAC will consider long-term lease of MAC property to the north of TH 62 for ballfields (consistent with surrounding land use). 3. MAC will pay Richfield $460,000 for neighborhood parks affected by Richfield's request that MAC purchase the homes in New Ford Town and Rich Acres. 4. MAC will consider long-term lease or transfer of ownership to Richfield of Taft Park. Social Impacts 1. Consistent with the 1996 Mitigation Committee Report, MAC will work with affected communities to develop a legislative proposal to be funded by the state which addresses community/social impacts related to the 1996 airport expansion mandate by the Minnesota Legislature. 2. MAC will assist affected communities to develop a legislative proposal, consistent with the 1996 Mitigation Committee Report, for the state to fund the loss of school and city revenues due to airport expansion impacts. Good Faith 1. MAC will use its best efforts to secure approval of this agreement by the FAA and other decisionmakers who have authority or an interest in these matters. 2. Richfield will not pursue litigation or other measures that would delay or have the effect of delaying the 2010 airport expansion program. r CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Study Session Letter No. 44 Agenda September 8, 1998 Issue Statement: Status of systematic marketing process for the City of Richfield. Background: At the request of Council, the City of Richfield has proceeded through a concerted marketing effort. Businesses have always known that a well thought out marketing plan keeps them focused, generates a host of practical ideas, motivates internal staff, and provides returns that are many times over their invested money. Marketing not only keeps employees focused on goals, it improves communications across departments. Why does Richfield need marketing? The City needs to promote an image of a healthy vital community to retain and attract new residents to Richfield, and to successfully compete with other suburbs in the metro area. Marketing is needed to gain acceptance for projects and to increase confidence in the community. Promoting the community and the services the City renders are essential to increasing confidence in the market. What will systematic marketing do for Richfield? Marketing helps the City in a variety of ways. It is a thoughtful process that: • identifies "customers" and understand their needs; • organizes and prioritizes activities; • focuses daily activities; • save money through better targeted marketing; and • will ultimately generate more new residents, increase stay-length for current residents, increase property values, and improve Richfield's quality of life. Where is the marketing process at? The City has been engrossed in the marketing process since June 1997. At this time, every department should now have a completed marketing plan. While putting departmental plans together, employees have found that marketing challenges assumptions about their department. Most people also found out that thoughtful marketing increases awareness about what can be improved and provides a written roadmap to help accomplish objectives and goals. What does it take to put together a marketing plan? All of the employees who helped to create their department's marketing plan can attest that a good marketing plan is not developed in a day. This year, each department will be bringing before the City Council a plan that portrays: Vision - what we want to be. Goals -what do we want to do; when do we want to do them. • Competition - who we compete against. • Strengths and weaknesses - what makes us different; where do we need to improve. • Position - how do we want to be remembered. • Target Markets - who we service. • Strategies - what do we need to do. • Tactics/Timelines - how and when we'll be accomplishing our strategies. • Budget and Analysis - did we accomplish what we needed to. Overview of Council Study Session Presentation At the September 8 Study Session, Jay Lipe, consultant from Emerge Marketing, will be making a brief presentation to the Council. He will speak about: • Why the marketing process is needed. • What could happen if no action is taken. • A summary of the process. • The marketing process - to this date. Each department director (or representative) will then explain to the City Council what was learned by developing a marketing plan. Recommended Motion: Discuss the City's marketing process. Basis of Recommendation: It is important for the Council to provide direction to staff regarding marketing procedures. Alternative Recommendation: Defer discussion to another date. Discussion/Decision Mode: This matter will be discussed at the Study Session of September 8, 1998. Respectfully submitted, Jam . Prosser City anager JDP:cak • CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Study Session Letter No. 43 Agenda September 8, 1998 Issue Statement: Discussion of results of investigation into basement seepage problems in the 6700 block of Thomas Avenue and Sheridan Avenue. Background: Residents in the 6700 block of Thomas and Sheridan Avenue contacted staff in the late summer/early fall of 1997 to discuss a common problem of water in the basements. The residents told of a long running problem of water seeping into basements from the floors and walls. They were not certain of the cause of the problem. The problem was particularly noticeable in 1987, 1993 and 1997. Some residents speculated that the Jefferson Park project seemed to make the problem worse. Several residents received grants from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Assistance) program to recover losses in 1997. As follow-up to a September 29, 1997 neighborhood meeting, the City ordered a series of soil borings to be conducted within and around the block. The results of the borings were reported in a letter dated January 22, 1998. The letter indicated the recommended long term solution to the basement inflow problem was for each home owner to install a storm water collection system below the elevation of the basement floor to collect the trapped water and a sump pump to pump the water up and out into the yard so the water can find its way to the City street drain. In May of 1998, residents were indicating continued concerns about water in the basements of residences in the 6700 block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue. Soil borings had verified that there are alternating layers of water bearing sandy soils and impervious (water tight) soils which are holding the water table high enough to reach the basements. In an effort to resolve the concerns of the residents, the City hired Pete Willenbring of WSB and Associates, Inc. to meet with the residents and perform his own analysis. A copy of the report from WSB and Associates, Inc. discussing the results of hydrologic analysis of the Jefferson Park area was attached to the August 3, 1998 agenda, Study Session Letter No. 37. City staff and Pete Willenbring of WSB and Associates, Inc. will be at the September 8, 1998 Council Study Session to discuss the report including summary of findings/conclusions and improvement alternatives. Residents of the 6700 blocks of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue have been informed that this topic will be discussed at the September 8, 1998 Council Study Session. Recommended Motion: • This is a discussion item. In the event Council should decide formal Council action is needed, such action will be scheduled for a regular City Council meeting. Basis of Recommendation: 1. Residents in the 6700 block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue have experienced water seepage in their basements. 2. Following City investigation and recommendation related to the problem, residents continued to express concern. 3. WSB and Associates, Inc. has met with the residents and conducted a hydrologic analysis of the Jefferson Park area. Alternative Recommendation: None. Discussion/Decision Mode: This item is scheduled for Council discussion at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 1998. Residents of the 6700 block of Thomas Avenue and Sheridan Avenue have received copies of the report which is the item of discussion. Respectfully submitted, Ja s . Prosser City anager JDP:cak 9 Public Works Department • (? 6700 Portland Avenue • Richfield, Minnesota 55423-2599 City Manager Mayor Council James D. Prosser Martin J. Kirsch Susan Rosenberg Kristal Stokes Michael Sandahl Russ Susag January 22, 1998 Dear resident of the 6700 block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue: As a follow-up to the September 29, 1997 neighborhood meeting, the City ordered a series of soil borings to be conducted within and around the block. The unusual widespread nature of the basement inflow problem prompted the tests. The soil borings are now complete and the results are available for your use. The results of the borings indicate that this area is built in an old wetland bed and that there are layers of impervious soils (silts and clays through which water cannot move) underlying the homes. Some of the impervious soils occurred naturally and some were placed as fill. When we get unusually heavy rains like we had last July, the downward migration of storm water reaches an impervious layer and cannot go any farther. Thus an underground pocket of saturated soils is formed. If the top of that layer of water-bearing soils is at a higher elevation than a basement floor, the trapped water (which cannot migrate downward) migrates through the basement wall and onto the basement floor. Because trapped storm water cannot rapidly pass through a layer of impervious soils, it takes a long time for the water level to go down far enough to let the basement dry out. This underground problem is widely spread in the 6700 block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue. The recommended long term solution to the problem is for each home owner to install a storm water collection system below the elevation of the basement floor to collect the trapped water and a sump pump to pump the water up and out into the yard so the water can find its way to the City street drain. If you wish to see the soil boring reports or have any other questions relative to this problem, please phone me at 861-9191. Sincerely, George L. Atkinson, Engineering Supervisor Public Works Department GLA:sdr Copy: Mayor and Members of the City Council . City Manager Director of Public Works Director of Community Development The Urban Hometown Telephone (612) 861-9700 •Fax (612) 861-9749 An Equal Opportunity Employer &Associates, Inc. B.A. Mittelsteadt, P.E. Bret A. Weiss, P.E. Peter R. Willenbring, P.E. Donald W. Sterna, P.E. Ronald B. Bray, P.E. Memorandum To: Residents in the 6700 Block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue City of Richfield From: Pete Willenbring, P.E. WSB & Associates, Inc. Date: June 22, 1998 Re: Results of Hydrologic Analysis of Jefferson Park Area WSB Project No. 1000.33 L Introduction It is the purpose of this memorandum to outline the results of an investigation into basement seepage problems that have been identified to be present along homes in the 6700 block of Thomas and Sheridan Avenues within the City of Richfield. As part of this investigation, background information concerning the problems that were experienced by these homeowners was gathered at a meeting with homeowners in the area on June 2, 1998. In addition to the information furnished by the residents, plans for Jefferson Park before and after the 1992 improvements were reviewed, topographic information for the watershed was analyzed, climatological data was gathered, estimates of evapo-transpiration were developed, and options associated with improvements to correct or address the problem were identified. This information is further provided in the body of this technical memorandum. H. Description of Problem Based on information submitted by the property owners in attendance at the meeting on June 2, 1998 at the Jefferson Park building (see Appendix A for list of names and addresses of attendees), the following constitutes their general description of the problem: • Residents within the 6700 block of Sheridan and Thomas Avenue experienced water seepage into their basements. In most cases, water was observed entering the basement from the northwest corner of the structure. In most 350 Westwood Lake Office 8441 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55426 612-541-4800 FAX 541-1700 F:\WPVIMI000.33\062298-res Infrastructure Engineers Planners EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Residents in the 6700 Block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue City of Richfield June 22, 1998 Page 2 cases, the area in which the basement walls become damp does not exceed a height of one foot above the basement floor. • Residents indicated that the problem has become more pronounced since the park was recently reconstructed in 1992. Basement seepage problems were typically experienced a day or two following a heavy rainfall event or following a period of wet weather. Following these events, water is found seeping into the basements of many of the structures in the area. • Residents indicated the problem was most severe in 1987, 1993 and 1997. • Surface water inundation has not been a problem, even during the major rainfall event that occurred in 1987. • Homeowners have put on gutters and landscaped around the homes to direct drainage away from the foundation, but this effort did not correct the problem. M. Notes / Observations • The homes constructed along the 6700 block of Thomas and Sheridan Avenues did not originally have drain tile or sump pumps installed at the time of construction. • The residents at 6733 and 6713 Thomas Avenue installed sump pumps in the spring of 1997. Since installation, these pumps have operated very frequently, but have kept their basements dry. It was also noted that homes in the immediate vicinity of the homes with sump pumps were experiencing less frequent problems than in the past. • Residents noted that the skating rink area in the park, which was added during park reconstruction in 1992, now has water standing on it during periods of rainfall. In the past, water would sheet-flow drain from this area. • Based on residents' input, no sanitary sewer backups have been experienced in the study area. • FAWPW W \1000.33\062298-res Residents in the 6700 Block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue City of Richfield June 22,1998 Page 3 • A resident at 6717 Russell Avenue indicated that they have a problem with a wet basement until approximately mid-September until the problem then dissipates over the winter months. IV.. Anabgis Results • A review of surficial topography information for the study area indicates that surface elevations from west to east, and north to south drop approximately 30 feet over a distance of approximately 1,200 feet. The land form then levels off into a plateau. It is also noted that these steep slopes direct surface water and ground water from west to east and from north to south in this area. It is likely surface water infiltration from over a 50-acre area contributes to the groundwater elevations in this problem area. (See Appendix B for ground surface profiles and Appendix C for a watershed map) • A review of precipitation data indicates that years in which most of the problems were experienced (1987, 1993, and 1997) had total annual precipitation values of 32.16, 32.21, and 34.43 inches, respectively. As can be observed on the attached precipitation tables included in Appendix C, these three years had rainfall amounts that were in the top 20% of all annual rainfall events recorded from 1836 to 1997. • A review of typical evapo-transpiration, surface runoff, and infiltration rates for open space areas in central Minnesota indicates that typically, 76% of all precipitation is taken up through evapo-transpiration, 22% is directed to surface runoff sources, and 2% infiltrates into the soils. Based on this equation, if 30 inches of rainfall occurred in a given year, only 6/1 Oth's of an inch would be anticipated to infiltrate into the soils. If we were to assume that this infiltration rate in the vicinity of the skating rink would triple, increasing the amount from .6 inches to 1.8 inches, the 1.2 inch increase in infiltration over the 140-foot by 80-foot skating area would add approximately 8,400 gallons of water to the ground water. At an average pumping rate of 10 gallons per minute, which approximates many submersible sump pumps, a single sump pump could pump this water from the area in approximately 12 hours. • A review of park maintenance practices indicates that the City has not been irrigating the turf on the Jefferson Park area as a routine practice. Preliminary FAWMM1000.33\062298-ros M Residents in the 6700 Block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue City of Richfield June 22, 1998 Page 4 analysis results indicate that if homeowners water their lawns one inch weekly, this watering has the potential to have a much greater impact on infiltration and groundwater elevations than the grading activities that were undertaken within the park. • Soils information in the area was developed based on undertaking 18 borings in a variety of areas in the vicinity of Jefferson Park. (See Appendix E.) At the boring locations, water was found at a depth ranging from 5.2 to 10.2 feet, which appears to be consistent with a range of elevations that could impact property owners in this area. The report noted that fine and medium-grained sands were encountered overlying less permeable clay layers in most drilling locations. This clay layer could result in a perched groundwater condition to be present in this area. It is noted that in many of the areas, this clay lens was found at a depth ranging from four to seven feet. Based on this soil information, it is apparent that this layer of clay is likely limiting foundation drainage for the structures in this study area. • An analysis of the impact of regrading the park and loosening the soils that may otherwise have been compacted as a result of years of traffic over these surfaces was undertaken. Based on this general analysis, if it was assumed that the infiltration over these surfaces again tripled and the infiltration increased from .6 to 1.8 inches of water over the entire 5 acres of park surface, this water could be pumped out of the area by a 10-gallon per minute sump pump within 10 days. Y. Improvement Alternatives Based on a review of the above information, please find outlined below a listing of improvement alternatives that have the potential to address the problems identified: 1) Construct sump pump and drain tile system around the foundations of structures experiencing problems with wet basements. This improvement alternative typically provides homeowners with the highest assurance that the basement should remain dry during foreseeable periods of wet weather. The estimated cost for such improvements may range from $4,000 to $8,000 per home, depending on the type of installation utilized. FAWMIN\1000.33\062298-res Residents in the 6700 Block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue City of Richfield June 22, 1998 Page S 2) Waterproof structure utilizing waterproofing materials to prevent water from working its way through porous block, cracks, or the basementfloor. Although this alternative has been attempted in many areas, it is not considered a reliable fix as concrete is a porous building material and as such, past attempts utilizing this methods have proved only partially effective in most cases. 3) Install a regional drain tile system to lower the water table for the entire area. This option consists of installing lateral tile systems throughout the boulevard areas, along with a centralized pump to lower the regional water table so the elevation would be maintained below the lowest basement floor elevation in the study area. Although this option has the potential to correct many of the problems, no guarantees could be provided that the zone of influence of a drain tile system in this area would be adequate to protect all of the structures experiencing problems. The only way to provide this assurance is to install a drain tile system immediately adjacent to the footings of the structures. The cost associated with a regional tile system would signiflcantly exceed the cost of installing tile systems around the structures experiencing problems. 4) Install a well point dewatering and/or irrigation system for Jefferson Park to reduce the impact of infiltration through soils in the park and/or areas up-gradient of the park property. This option could be utilized if the City wishes to construct a private improvement to address the property owners' concerns relative to stormwater infiltration occurring within the park property. It should be noted it is my opinion the updated park design has not caused the problem, and if it did contribute to the problem, the magnitude or frequency of the problem would only be extended to a very minor degree. It is also noted that the current park grades appear to constitute a reasonable use for the park property. For the above reasons, we believe the City should not feel obligated to construct this improvement unless they believe the improvement represents a win/win scenario. • FAWMM1000.33\062298-res Residents in the 6700 Block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue City of Richfield June 22, 1998 Page 6 S) Prohibit watering lawns in the up gradient and problem areas to reduce the potential for further groundwater infiltration. This alternative does not have the ability to correct the problem and only has a limited potential to reduce the magnitude or frequency of the problems if significant watering is now utilized by homeowners in up-gradient areas. VI. SummM of Findings / Conclusions Residents in the 6700 block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue are experiencing wet basement problems, primarily due to the presence of a layer of lean clay that is present at or slightly above many of the basement floor elevations present in the study area and due to the absence of foundation drain tile systems for their structures. Surficial topography also contributes to this problem as these homes are located on a plateau which is at the base of hills that are present both west and north . of the plateau. Stormwater runoff that infiltrates from all of these areas, both west and north of this plateau, would tend to direct infiltrated surface water toward the plateau. A review of the changes to the park as a result of an improvement project in 1992 indicates that although some increased infiltration could take place as a result ofthese improvements, these improvements did not cause the problem and could only have a very minor impact on elevating groundwater elevations in this area. It also seems apparent that the changes to the park constitute a reasonable use for the property. Computations indicate that any increase in infiltration would be anticipated to be very small, and if such an increase did occur, a 10-gallon per minute sump pump could pump away the additional infiltrated water generated over the park area in less than 30 days. A review of precipitation data indicates that the major problem years (1987, 1993, and 1997) had rainfall amounts in the top 20% of the wettest years on record. Based on this information, I believe it is reasonable to infer that the problem with wet basements is for the most part related to heavier than normal precipitation patterns as opposed to any changes to the park. • Our observations indicate that the area contributing water to this perched water table includes more than a five-acre area within the park. The area likely extends over an FAWMINU 000.33\062298-ra Residents in the 6700 Block of Sheridan Avenue and Thomas Avenue City of Richfield June 22, 1998 Page 7 area of at least 30to 50 acres to the west and 10 to 20 acres to the north of this study area. The impact of the grading activities on the park over that of the park in its pre-1992 condition indicates that the area in the vicinity of the ice skating rink has the potential to increase infiltration over that which previously could have occurred in this area (.25 acres) but that the remaining 4.75 acres of park area should not contribute significantly greater amounts of infiltrated water to the groundwater table, particularly after the park has been utilized for a few years following the park reconstruction. VII. Recommendations In order to address the wet basement problem in this area, it is recommended drain tile and sump pump systems be installed at the foundation of structures experiencing problems. The other options identified within this memorandum may have the potential to reduce the magnitude or frequency of the problem, but do not have the ability to provide the level of assurance for a dry basement that the foundation drain tile system would provide. I hope this information assists the homeowners and the City in reasonably responding to the problems that are experienced in this area. If you have any questions concerning this information, please feel free to contact me at 512-9854. run FAW MM 1000.33\062298-res • APPENDIX A LIST OF ATTENDEES AT JUNE 2ND, 1998 PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING WSB PROJECT NO. 1000.33 APPENDIX A • • List of Thomas and Sheridan Avenue Residents In Attendance At June 2, 1998 Public Information Meeting Name Address Phone Number Ray Frounfelter 6709 Thomas Avenue South 866-2820 Sig Larsen 6729 Thomas Avenue South 866-0836 Terry Garrity 6721 Thomas Avenue South 869-2921 Judy Regenscheid 6725 Thomas Avenue South 869-7048 Tony Weiland 6733 Thomas Avenue South 866-8096 Shell Mechl 6713 Thomas Avenue South 869-2095 Kevin & Kathy McKeon 6717 Thomas Avenue South 861-6988 Jo & Pete Penoncells 6708 Sheridan Avenue South 869-6657 Susan Rosenberg Council Member/City of Richfield 866-2683 F:%WP WIMI000.33%060298-mtgattudees.wpd APPENDIX B GROUND SURFACE PROFILES E WSB PROJECT NO. 1000.33 APPENDIXB • • • d 0 a m m s ti co a? 0 a v ca 0 s? OS S? O? SS, 6! 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Pete Willenbring From: Greg Spoden [gspoden@soils.umn.edu] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 1998 10:05 AM ?ro: pwillenbring@wsbeng.coin Subject: precip data Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport precipitation (inches) Yr Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann 1994 1.17 0.78 0.32 3.77 2.21 3.09 4.12 2.90 4.74 4.651.39 0.53 29.67 1995 0.36 0.25 2.11 1.90 2.43 3.38 2.72 4.59 2.21 3.68 0.881.15 25.66 1996 1.87 0.24 1.39 0.76 2.37 4.76 2.09 1.43 1.30 3.01 5.08 1.75 26.05 1997 1.71 0.30 1.18 1.01 1.70 3.7012.60 6.01 3.19 2.03 0.69 0.31 34.43 Greg Spoden State Climatology Office DNR - Division of Waters S-315 Bodaug Hall, University of Minnesota St. Paul, MN 55108 phone: (612) 296-4214 e-mail: gspoden@soils.umn.edu http://www.soils.agri.umn.edu/research/climatology 0 0 • APPENDIX E SOIL BORING RESULTS ALLIED TEST DRILLING E WSB PROJECT NO. 1000.33 APPENDIX E J City Manager Mayor James D. Prosser Martin J. Kirsch November 3, 1997 SOIL BORINGS A) Sheridan / Thomas area. (503-30-575-440.10) 1. Front yard 6741 Thomas. - El-' O 5 ";;*7'3 • 2. In the park across from 6741 Thomas 3. Front yard 6729 Thomas. 4. Front yard bet e n 671_7 and 6721 Thomas. - 5. In the park across from #4 above.* 6. Front yard between 6709 and 6713 Thomas 7. Backyard 6725 Thomas.- C-8. Front yard 6708 Sheridan. TOTAL=8 B) Washington Park. (101-3 5-610-440.10) 1. South side of sliding hill. 2. South side of sliding hill. TOTAL=2 Council Susan Rosenberg Kristal Stokes Michael Sandahl Russ Susag 7? r,? v ?j d?.-•??7?s1- 6 7d l C) 70th St. ( 401-30-547-440.10) 1. Three spots, mid-block between Chocago and Elliot. (B-l, B-2 and B-3) 2. Two spots, 150 ft. east of 11 th Ave. north side. (B-4 and B-5) 3. Two spots, mid-block between 13th and 14th Ave's. north side. (B-6 and B-7) 4. One spot, 60 ft. west of 14th Ave. south side. (B-8) 5. Two spots, mid-block between 14th and 15th Ave's. One north and one south. (B-9 and B-10) 6. Three spots, west of Bloomington Ave. (B-11, B-12 and B-13) 7. Two spots, 100 ft. east of Elliot Ave. one north and one south. (B-14 and B-15) 8. One spot, 150 ft. east of 11th Ave. south side. (B-16) 9. One spot, mid-block between 15th and Bloomington Ave's. north side. (B-17) 10. One spot, 60 ft. west of 13th Ave. south side. (B-18) • TOTAL=18 The Urban Hometown An Equal Opportunity Employer ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY AD 40W BEAU D'RUE DRIVE EAGAN, MN 55122 Exploration - Evaluation - Foundation Engineering (612) 452-6913 November 24, 1997 City of Richfield 300 West 78th Street Richfield, Minnesota 55423 Attn: Mr. George Atkinson Subj: Sheridan-Thomas Area P.O. No. 35731 Account Code: 503-30-575-440.10 Richfield, Minnesota Allied No. 97190 Dear Mr. Atkinson: This letter and the enclosed boring logs present the results of our drilling work in the 6700 block of Thomas Avenue South and at one location on Sheridan Avenue South in Richfield, Minnesota. The borings were put down at the approximate locations requested to depths ranging from 11.5 to 30 feet. This letter and the enclosed information present the complete results of our drilling and engineering work. The Standard Penetration Test, (SPT), borings were drilled in accordance with ASTM D: 1586-84, "Standard Method for Penetration Test and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils". As the samples were obtained in the field, they were visually and manually classified. Representative portions of the samples were then returned to the laboratory for further examination and for verification of the field classification. Logs of the test borings indicating the depth and identification of the various strata, penetration resistances, soil classifications and the results of water level checks are enclosed with this letter. The surface elevation at the boring location was not measured and the depths shown on the boring logs are with respect to the ground surface at the time of the field work. At the boring locations, groundwater was encountered at depths ranging from 5.2 to 10.2 feet as indicated by the presence of standing water in the hollow-stem auger cased bore holes and the condition of the recovered soil samples. We understand that piezometer installations are being considered to obtain additional water level information. The results of water level readings in piezometers should be considered together with the results of the water level checks obtained in the hollow-stem auger cased bore holes. In general, fine and fine to medium grained sands were encountered overlying less permeable clay layers at the drilling locations. Clay layers were not encountered in B-4 and B-7 which were SUBGRADE EXPLORATION SHERIDAN-THOMAS AREA RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA ALLIED No. 97190 NOVEMBER 24th, 1997 • drilled in the front yard area between 6717 and 6721 Thomas Avenue South and in the rear yard area at 6725 Thomas Avenue South to depths of 11.5 feet. The results of our drilling work may indicate the presence of a "perched" groundwater condition. This might be confirmed by the installation of piezometers at different depths in relation to the existing clay layers. Where it is possible to install the screened portion of the casing in the sand strata underlying the clay with an adequate seal above the screened portion of the casing, and in the sand strata overlying the clay layer, additional information regarding the hydraulic flow regime could be obtained. It may be possible to provide drainage improvements in the exterior backfill zones of the existing structures in order to provide an outlet for water accumulating in these areas and to minimize the potential for water infiltration into the below grade, (or basement), spaces. Attached is a sketch showing some of the elements of a properly installed exterior backfill zone drainage system. Particular care should also be taken with regard to positive surface drainage away from the existing residences. Where losses of positive grade have occurred due to settling of sidewalk slabs in toward the structures, this may provide a direct route for surface water to enter the back fill zones. The enclosed detail shows a clay cap at the top of the backfill zone with a minimum slope of 1/4" per foot away from the structure. Additional factors may need to be considered in the design and installation of an exterior drain tile system. Where possible, it would be preferable to provide a gravity outlet for the drain tiles, (such as to the existing storm sewer), since this would eliminate the need to convey the water into the interior of the residences and for the construction of sumps and the installation of sump pumps. Soil samples recovered from the test boring will be retained in our office for a period of thirty days from the date of this report. After that time they will be discarded unless prior written instructions to the contrary are received. I hope that this letter and the enclosed boring logs provide the information required at this time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 452- 6913. ALLIED TEST D LING COMPANY Mike Roach, P.E. Soils Engineer encl: Log of Boring B-1 classification chart general notes hereby certify that this plan, speci- fication, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of innesota. Date _u-11 Registration No. 21169 2 • • • ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY PROJECT Sheridan/Thomas Area NUMBER 97190 Richfield, A innesota Sheet 1 of 1 SURFACE ELEV LOG OF BORING 20 40 60 80 B O W 2 TEST a o CONE PENETRATION - TONS/FT RESULTS w z w O u DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION PL MC LL AND "a l x •, `3 O G Z a. u a OF MATERIALS H N' VALUE - BLOWS PER FOOT REMARKS 10 20 30 40 1 SS TOPSOIL: 2' SILTY SAND fine grained with roots ^A : , d organic matter, black, moist, (TOPSOIL/SM) " SILTY SAND, very fine grained with a trace of coarse AA' : :. grained SAND, brown, moist, loose to medium dense then loose, (SM) 2.5 2 SS A^ ^A A A A A A A" :. 8 5.0 3 SS AA ^ " A A A A" - - 11 4 SS AA 3 7.5 AA A A" A A A' - - 5 s SS " SANDY LEAN CLAY with a trace of GRAVEL, g 10.0 A AA A brown, moist, soft, (CL) 6 SS AA 6 12.5- A AA AA A A ls.o 7 SS ^A AA AA 4 End of Test Boring at 16.5 Feet 17.5- 6741 Thomas Ave S: front yard 20.0 ---- -- - -- ----------------------------------------------------- ii -------- ------ -------- ------- -------- -------- WATER LEVEL CHECKS METHOD ASTM D: 1586-84 DATE TIME SAMPLED TO CASING CAVE-IN WATER 3 1/4" HSA and 2" OD Split-Barrel 11-7-97 9:50 14.5 14.4 None Sampler 11-7-97 10:05 14 5 4 14 None STARTED COMPLETED . . 11/7197 11/7/ 7 11-7-97 10:17 14.5 14.2 None RIG 11-7-97 10:27 Out 12 6 12 0 DS E::? CME-55 . , 11-7-95 14:25 Out 11.5 10.2 BY MR APPROVED Mt? t • • • ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY PROJECT Sheridan/Thomas Area NUMBER 97190 Richfield, Minnesota Sheet 1 of 1 SURFACE ELEV LOG OF BORING 20 40 60 80 w ? B-3 O 2 TEST CONE PENETRATION - TONS/FT z a o RESULTS w z w cJ DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION PL MC LL AND U. v a OF MATERIALS OTHER w ' V REMARKS v, N ALUE -BLOWS PER FOOT 10 20 30 40 TOPSOIL: 4' SILTY SAND with roots and organic elf I lb SS %. . after, black to dark brown, moist, (TOPSOIL/SM) A" A = . SILTY SAND, fine grained, brown, moist, loose, (SM) 2 SS ^^ SAND, fine grained, brown, moist, loose, (SP) 6 2.5 % 3 SS A^ : SILTY SAND, fine grained with a trace of coarse 7 5.0 ^A grained SAND, reddish-brown, moist, loose, (SW 4 SS ^ LEAN CLAY with laminations of fine grained SAND 1 7.5 ". "A AA AA and SILTY SAND, reddish-brown, moist, stiff, (CL) 5a SS ^" LEAN CLAY with a little coarse grained SAND and a 14 10.0 ^A trace of GRAVEL, mottled brown and gray, moist, stiff, CL 5b SS A ) ( SILTY SAND, very fine grained with laminations of SILT, brown and gray, moist, medium dense, (SM) End of Test Boring at 11.5 Feet 12.5- 6729 Thomas Ave S: front yard 15.0 17.5 20.0 ---- -- - -- ---------------------------------------------- WATER LEV EL CHECKS METHOD ASTM D: 1586-84 DATE TIME SAMPLED TO CASING CAVE-IN WATER 31/4" HSA and 2" OD Split-Barrel 11.7.97 10:50 9.5 10.6 8.9 Sampler 11-7-97 11:00 Out 7 6 2 5 STARTED COMPLETED . . /7 7 1117197 11-7-97 14:19 Out 8.1 5.8 DRII .I.ER RIG DS CME-55 DRAWN B Y APPROVED B 0 • • ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY PROJECT Sheridan/Thomas Area NUMBER 97190 Richfield, Minnesota Sheet 1 of 1 SURFACE ELEV LOG OF BORING 20 40 60 80 B-4 W v 2 TEST 0 ? O CONE PENETRATION - TONS/FT RESULTS W z w v DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION PL MC LL AND U, L' o z °a iL 0. OF MATERIALS Z?s OTHER ' REMARKS O N VALUE -BLOWS PER FOOT H Q 10 20 30 40 la SS ^ FILLITOPSOIL: 5' ORGANIC CLAY with roots, 6 lb SS black, moist, (FILL/TOPSOILJOL) FILL: SAND, fine to medium grained, brown, moist, (FILL/SP) 2a SS ^^ BURIED TOPSOIL: ORGANIC CLAY with SAND, 14 2.5 2b SS ^^ black, moist, (BURIED TOPSOILIOL) SAND, fine to medium grained with SILT and a little coarse grained SAND, brown, moist to waterbearing at about 6.8 feet, medium dense to loose, (SP-SM) 5.0 3 SS ^^ : 10 7.5- 4 SS ^^ 5 5 SS ^^ 10.0 ^ End of Test Boring at 11.5 Feet 12.5 front yard between 6717 and 6721 Thomas Ave S 15.0 17.5 20.0 ---- -- -- -- ----------------------------------------------- WATER LEVEL CHECKS METHOD ASTM D: 1586-84 DATE TIME SAMPLED TO CASING CAVE-IN WATER 3 1/4" HSA and 2" OD Split-Barrel 11-7-97 11:15 7.0 7.2 6.9 Sampler 11-7-97 11:22 9 5 4 9 7 7 STARTED COMPLETED . . , 7 7 11/7/97 11-7-97 11:30 Out 6.3 None DRH T RR RIG DS CM><55 D W ROVED RA N BY APP M Q E • ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY PROJECT Sheridan/Thomas Area NUMBER 97190 Richfield, ATinnesota Sheet 1 of 1 SURFACE ELEV LOG OF BORING 20 40 60 80 B-S O w 2 TEST Z o CONE PENETRATION - TONS/Fr RESULTS x w z w DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION PL MC LL AND A z °r' v 0. OF MATERIALS X OTHER ?n w °4 N' VALUE - BLOWS PER FOOT h 10 20 30 40 Ia SS TOPSOIL: 1.0' SANDY ORGANIC CLAY with roots 14 lb SS and organic matter, black, moist, (TOPSOIL/OL) 5- 2 2 SS ^ ^ SAND, fine to medium grained with SILT, brown to . ^ : gray at about 13 feet, moist to waterbearing at about 7 feet, medium dense to loose, (SP-SM) 5.0 3 SS ^^ 6 7.5 4 SS ^^ 5 10.0 5 SS 3 12.5- 6 SS - 15.0 17.5- - 20.0 7 SS ^^ 5 22 . SANDY LEAN CLAY with a trace of GRAVEL, gray, moist, stiff, (CL) 25.0 8 SS ^A 3 27.5- -- - 9 §S 30 0- . End of Test Boring at 30.0 Feet in the park across from 6717 and 6721 Thomas Ave S 32.5- 35.0- 37.5- 40.0-1 ----- ---- --- --- ------------------------------------------------------ j ------- - WATER LEV EL CHECKS METHOD ASTM D: 1586-84 DATE TIME SAMPLED TO CASING CAVE-IN WATER 3 114" HSA and 2" OD Split-Barrel 11-10-97 11:33 7.0 7,7 7.0 Sampler 11-10-97 12:10 28 0 29 7 11 7 STARTED COMPLETED . . . 10/97 1 97 11-10-97 12:22 Out 3.6 None DRn.L R RIG DS CME- MFr 55 VED DRAWN BY APPRO Mr MR ., 0 • • ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY PROJECT Sheridan/Thomas Area NUMBER 97190 Richfield, NEnnesota Sheet 1 of 1 SURFACE ELEV LOG OF BORING 20 40 80 B-6 O w 2 TEST CONE PENETRATION - TONS/FT RESULTS w w V DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION Pl. MC LL AND Z 0 w OF MATERIALS X E3 OTHER v? w a N" VALUE -BLOWS PER FOOT REMARKS Q 10 20 30 40 la SS TOPSOIL: 0.5' ORGANIC CLAY with roots, black, 6 lb SS ^^ moist, (TOPSOIL/OL) FILL: SAND, fine to medium grained with SILT, brown, moist, (FILUSP-SM) 2.5 2 SS ^ ^^ ^ 10 3 SS A ^ : . 7 5.0 ^ ^ ^ 4 SS ^ LEAN CLAY with a little SAND to about 9 feet, black 3 7.5 ^? and dark brown to gray at about 10.5 feet, moist, soft, ^^ ^^ ^^ ^ (CL) 10.0 5 SS ^^ ^ 5 6 SS A^ .: SILTY SAND, mostly fine grained, brown, moist, 3 12.5 ^^ . loose, (SM) 7 SS ^ 15.0- ^ A ^^ . ^ ^ : End of Test Boring at 16.5 Feet 17.5 front yard between 6709 and 6713 Thomas Ave S 20.0 ---- --- - -- ----------------------------- ----------------------- -------- ------- -------- ------- -------- L -------- WATER LEVEL CHECKS METHOD ASTM D• 1586-84 DATE TIME SAMPLED TO CASING CAVE-IN WATER 3 1/4" HSA and 2" OD Split-Barrel 11-7-97 12:02 14.5 14.2 9"5 Sampler 11-7-97 12:29 Out 13 0 7 3 STAR COMPLETED . " 11/7/97 DRILLER RIG DS C ME-55 DRAWN BY APPROVED M? MR 0 • • ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY PROJECT Sheridaiimomas Area NUMBER 97190 Richfield, Nnnesota Sheet 1 of 1 SURFACE ELEV LOG OF BORING 20 40 60 80 B-7 O 2 TEST O CONE PENETRATION - TONS/FT > O RESULTS w J W ? V DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION PL MC LL AND G Z °. a u 2 OF MATERIALS X E3 OTHER REMARKS ? N' VALUE BLOWS PER FOOT O - 10 20 30 40 la SS ^^ TOPSOIL: 0.5' SILTY SAND, fine grained with roots 5 lb SS ^ and organic matter, black, moist, (fOPSOIL/SM) SAND, fine to medium grained, brown to gray at about 10 feet, moist to waterbearing at about 6.5 feet, loose, ' (SP) 2.5 2 SS AA ^ 7 3 SS 5 55.0- ^" .. 4 SS 7.5 AA A • SS SS AA 10.0 AA A - . . 5b SS "A A A AA :. - End of Test Boring at 11.5 Feet 12.5- 6725 Thomas Ave S: back yard 15.0 17.5 20.0 ---- --- - -- ------------------------ WATER LEV EL CHECKS METHOD ASTM D: 1586-84 DATE TIME SAMPLED TO CASING CAVE-IN WATER 3 114" HSA and 2" OD Split-Barrel 11-7-97 12:50 7.0 7.2 6.5 Sampler 11-7-97 13:05 9 5 8 3 7 3 STARTED COMPLETED . . . 11/7197 11/7/97 DRILLER RIG DS CM&55 DRAWN B YY APPROVED Mp B • • • ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY PROJECT Sheridan/Thomas Area NUMBER 97190 Richfield, Minnesota Sheet 1 of 1 SURFACE ELEV LOG OF BORING 20 40 60 80 B-8 TEST z a O CONE PENETRATION - TONS/FT 2 RESULTS w a w v DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION PL MC LL AND W w °" a u a OTHER Q ?. w OF MATERIALS REM RK a: ' V A S v? O N ALUE - BLOWS PER FOOT Q 10 20 30 40 1 SS FILL/TOPSOIL: 2.0' ORGANIC CLAY with roots, 1 black, moist, (FILL/TOPSOIL/OL) 2a SS ^^ FILL: SILTY SAND, fine grained, brown, most, 5 2.5 ^^ ^ (FILL/SM) 2b SS 3a SS ^^ BURIED TOPSOIL: ORGANIC CLAY with a little q 5.0 "^ coarse grained SAND, black to dark gray, moist, (BURIED TOPSOIL/OL 3b SS 7A ) 1 LEAN CLAY with a trace of SAND and fine roots, gray, moist, soft, (CL) 4 SS SAND, fine grained with SILT and laminations of SILT 7.5 to about 9 feet, brown, moist, (SP-SM) 5 SS ^^ 5 10.0 ^ End of Test Boring at 11.5 Feet 12.5- 6708 Sheridan Ave S: front yard 15.0 17.5 20.0 ---- -- - -- ----------------------------- ----------------------- -------- LEV EL CHECKS METHOD ASTM D: 1586-84 DATE TIME SAMPLED TO CASING CAVE-IN WATER 3 1/4" HSA and 2" OD Split-Barrel 11-7-97 13:30 7.0 7.7 7.0 Sampler 11-7-97 14:05 9 5 9 1 7 5 STARTED COMPLETED . . . 11/7/97 11/7197 DRILLER RIG DS CM&55 DRAWN BY APPROVED tdttt E N N N W W W _. = N N N coo N O O r a ava H N H N C H C J.' • 0 G trt? a-? RtG-tt?1 ?! ..D L' r MIVA ?,. t'7 1 -'s v Y. Al . -A. I • ;? " I a/ a r 9 Au.t-T- b W c::77 i Ico i i to A? GbKC. S?`?'.D P;?:- ?o? g>~!ssW Yt `tj - v 1 ,7 ??tY 14-4 3? +?i 15?? ?G'kG•(-?' 11-Z6 -97 ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY GENERAL NOTES SAMETING SYMBOT S SS - 2" OD SPLIT - BARREL SAMPLE FA - FLIGHT AUGER SAMPLE HA - HAND AUGER SAMPLE ST - 3" SHELBY TUBE SAMPLE CONSISTANCY OF COHESIVE SOILS N - R LOW S/FT C_ONSTSTANrY 2 VERY SOFT 2 - 4 SOFT 4 - 8 MEDIUM 8 - 15 STIFF 15- 30 VERY STIFF 30 HARD RELATIVE DENSITY OF GRANULAR SOILS N - RTX)W SIFT RELATIVE DRNSTTY 0- 3 VERY LOOSE 4- 9 LOOSE 10- 29 MEDIUM 30- 49 DENSE 50- 80 VERY DENSE > 80 EXTREMELY DENSE CONSISTANCY OF COHESIVE SOILS UNCONFINED COMPR. STREN GTH Qn_ TSE C ONSTSTANC'Y <0.25 VERY SOFT 0.25 - 0.49 SOFT 0.50 - 0.99 MEDIUM 1.00 - 1.99 STIFF 2.00 - 3.99 VERY STIFF 4.00 - 8.00 HARD > 8.00 VERY HARD DESCRIPTIVE TERMINOLOGY - r-OFTE4TONT F44 CY)MMNENTC COMPONENT SIZE RANGE TERM % BY WEIGHT BOULDERS OVER 8" TRACE 1-5 COBBLES 811-31' WITH A LITTLE 5-15 GRAVEL 3" - #4 SIEVE WITH 15 - 30 SAND #4 - #200 SIEVE SANDY/GRAVELLY > 30 ALLIED TEST DRILLING COMPANY SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS SYSTEMS Unified Soil Classification ASTM: D 2488 - 84 Group Major Divisions Symbol Typical Group Names COARSE- GRAVELS Clean Gravels GW Well graded gravels, Well graded gravel with sand. GRAINED SOILS <59 passing More than 509 No. 200 sieve GP Poorly-graded gravel, Poorly graded gravel with sand'. More than 50% of coarse retained on the fraction retained Gravel w/ fines GM Silty gravel, Silty gravel with sand. No. 200 sieve. on No. 4 sieve. > 12% passing No. 200 sieve GC Clayey gravel, Clayey gravel with sand'. SANDS Clean Sands SW Well graded sand, Well graded sand with gravel.** <59 passing 509 or more of No. 200 sieve SP Poorly graded sand, Poorly graded sand with gravel. ** coarse fraction passes No. 4 Sands with fines SM Silty sand, Silty sand with gravel. ** sieve. > 12 9 passing No. 200 sieve SC Clayey sand, Clayey sand with gravel. ** FINE-GRAINED SILTS AND CLAYS ML Silt, Silt with sand'. Sandv silt". SOILS Liquid Limit less than 50. CL Lean clay, Lean clav with sand'. Sandv lean clavs". Cohesive soils OL Organic silt. Organic clay. 50% or more h N SILTS AND CLAYS MH Elastic silt, Elastic silt with sand', Sandy elastic silt". asses t e o. 00 sieve. Liquid Limit more than 50 CH Fat clay. Fat clay with sand. OH Organic clay, Organic silt. HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS PT Peat. Boundary classifications are designated by dual group symbols. For example (SP-SM), Poorly graded sand with silt. * - More than 159 sand, ** - More than 159 gravel. !1- 159 to 309 retained on No 200 Sieve, ##-More than 309 retained on No 200 sieve AASHTO Soil Classification System Granular Materials Silt-Clay Materials (359 or less assin No. 200 sieve ( >359 Passing No 200) A-1 A-3 A-2 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-? A-8 A-1-a A-1-b A-2-4 A-2-5 A-2-6 A-2-7 Sieve Analysis: 9 Passing No. 10 50 max No. 40 30 max 50 max 51 min No. 200 15 max 25 max 10 max 35max 35max 35max 35max 36min 36min 36min 36min Characteristics of Fraction Passing No 40: quid limit 40max 41min 40max 41min 40max 41min 40max 41min astic limit 6 max NP IOmax IOmax llmin l lmin 10max 10max 11min llmin sual Types of stone fragments fine peat, highly i ificant Constituents gravel and sand sand silt or cla a ravel and sand silt soils cla ev soils organic soils eneral Subgrade atin excellent to good fair to or unsatisfactory