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