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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-SEPTEMBER 2112009 8 IC. Update on Erosion Correction Project on the Old City Hall Trail (continued) Councilmember Holden questioned how the City would handle future erosion concerns on the Reding property if they chose to develop the site. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated he was not sure how this would be handled but noted there was a wetland on that site. Discussion ensued regarding the retaining wall location along with the grading of the property. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City's insurance would cover the retaining wall as the City's water caused the erosion on the property. City Administrator Moorse stated he would check into this. Public Works Director Hoag reviewed several pictures of the site with the Council. Mayor Harpstead questioned if Mr. Nelson would be in favor of the retaining wall even if it meant losing the tree. Mr. Nelson stated he would as the retaining wall would allow him to shield his property from the trail, as he would add additional shrubs. Mr. Thomas further reviewed Options 1-3 with the Council in detail. Mayor Hargstead questioned if the retaining wall would pose future maintenance concerns to the trail. Mr. Thomas felt that the retaining wall was proposed to be set back far enough from the trail to get equipment through to work on the trail Councilmember Grant stated he was in favor of the multi-layered retaining wall to resolve the drainage concerns and allow the homeowner to screen the trail from his property. Councilmember Holden clarified that the retaining wall was roughly $25,000- $30,000 and questioned the additional expense to reconstruct the trail.