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City Engineer Westby answered in the affirmative if the wall is four feet in height. <br /> Chairperson Backous asked about the monetary value of the five foot easement. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated he did not determine a value. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked if the property owner constructed a four -foot wall. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated it may be in the three -foot range. <br /> Development Services Manager Gladhill stated it is still in an easement so a permit would be <br /> required regardless of height. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated if the property owner did not follow the rules, they should be <br /> required to remove the retaining wall and be given an opportunity to purchase five feet of <br /> easement. <br /> Chairperson Backous agreed that the City cannot allow construction of retaining walls on public <br /> property and he would support Option 2, reviewing how the wall was constructed, and if it is to <br /> Code, discuss the cost to pay to leave the wall where it is at, and the cost of the permit. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated the retaining wall also has to be constructed to meet Code <br /> requirements. <br /> Development Services Manager Gladhill stated if directed, staff can use the Great River Energy <br /> transaction as a starting point to determine the price per square foot. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated if the property owner does not agree to purchase the easement and <br /> construct the retaining wall to Code requirements, then the City should have a Plan B to require <br /> removal of the retaining wall. <br /> Chairperson Backous agreed and noted the building permit will require construction to Code <br /> standards. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated Option 1 assures the wall is correctly constructed and leaves five <br /> feet of easement in case the other property ever develops. <br /> Chairperson Backous stated his understanding that the neighboring property will never be <br /> developed. <br /> Development Services Manager Gladhill explained how this property had been subdivided and <br /> restrictions on buildable area until /unless public utilities are installed. He stated he will work <br /> with City Engineer Westby on this matter. <br /> Public Works Committee / July 16, 2013 <br /> Page 4 of 9 <br />