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CSAH 5 from Sunwood Drive to 150`h Lane and also requested the City put fencing in along the path. Mr. Whaley has reported that school children are cutting through his yard to access the path. Mr. Whaley has suggested that the City fence the portion of the trail behind his house and he would fence in the side yard area. Staff reported that in researching pricing for fencing, it would .cost approximately $25 per lineal foot and would be about $3,200. If the City chose to do this, it would have a substantial impact on how much of the trail system the City can construct. Staff. recommends that the City reaffirm the current policy that fencing along trails is at the discretion and cost of the property owner, Motion to recommend that the City Council reaffirm the current policy of requiring fencing to be placed along trails at the discretion and expense of the property owner, and also direct staff to research what kinds of hedges or green privacy barriers would be appropriate along trails and work on setting up a program so the City can provide those to property owners at cost. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #3 Update on Highlands at River Park Pond Background: Staff has been working with residents surrounding. the lined pond located between Xkimo Street and Yakima Court and Yakima Street in Highlands River Park. Dye testing was done in August and also in early October to try to determine if and where the leak is occurring. After the most recent dye testing, it appears that the breach or one of the breaches may be located near the border of lots 13 and 14. Motion to direct staff to acquire the dye powder and specific instructions on its use and have the City Attorney review whether the Letters of Credit can be used if the City finds out the breach was caused by negligence or improper installation. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #4: Consider Request from Oakwood Land Development Inc. Regarding Brookfield Trail Reimbursement Background: The City received a letter from John Peterson of Oakwood Land Development requesting additional reimbursement for trail construction. In the development agreement a dollar amount of $14.09 per foot was specified but when the trail was constructed, there was a significant amount of trees that needed to be removed. Oakwood Development is requesting an additional $80,615.45, which is a 92% increase in the anticipated. payment. Mr. John Peterson signed the development .agreement and the trail has been completed. Staff suggested that in the future, -128-