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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 18, 2019 12 Councilmember Holmes supported the retaining wall being replaced on a 50/50 basis between the City and the Karth Lake Improvement District. She believed this was a fair solution. Councilmember Holden recommended the corrections crew be hired to replace the retaining wall and that it be built to last 50 years. Mayor Grant indicated there were 40+ homes in the Karth Lake Improvement District. He estimated each home would be charged roughly $1,000 for the new retaining wall. He asked if the City wanted to front this expense and bill it back through taxes through the improvement district. He stated the pump would not be operational in 2020 unless the retaining wall were fixed. Councilmember Holden stated she could support the City fronting the expense for the project with the improvement district paying the City back. Finance Director Bauman reported the City had done this in the past and noted the expense was paid back over three years. Councilmember Holden recommended the expense be paid back in two years. Councilmember Scott supported the project being assessed to the improvement district. Mayor Grant explained this would allow the improvement district to have some say over the panel. He noted he would bring this information back to the Karth Lake board. J. Council Tracker City Administrator Perrault reviewed the items on the Council Tracker with the City Council. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holden requested clarification from a comment that was made by Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla that was made at the Planning Commission meeting regarding the size of a home that can be built on a small lot. City Administrator Perrault clarified the statement that was made at the meeting regarding house and lot sizes. Councilmember Scott asked if the December 23 meeting would be canceled. City Administrator Perrault stated this would be his recommendation. He noted a special meeting would be held on December 16. Councilmember McClung explained he would not be in attendance at the December 91h meeting and possibly the December 16 meeting.