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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 1995 A property owner suggested that the slopinq option would affect more of the trees than the wall. The City Engineer reported that both a one-to-one slope and a four-to-one slope were initially considered. The four-to-one slope would have been maintainable, but would have had an adverse impact on trees. The one-to- one slope would result in minimal tree loss, however, there is no guarantee under either the slope option or wall option that some of the tree roots might not be cut. Dennis Getter pointed out that the Johnson's will not be able to see the wall, and disagreed that the slope would be more attractive than the wall. Getter felt the slope would end up as a burnt out patch of weeds, and he preferred the stone wall option. Scalze noted that the petition indicates that residents favor either the stone wall or timber wall. Fahey stated that he would like cost information on both the stone and timber wall options. Fahey felt that the wall was preferable to the slope. Fahey felt a contractor would be able to price out both options. Morelan felt it was clear that the stone wall was the way to go, therefore, felt it unnecessary to price the timber wall option. Johnson suggested that the design of the wall might alleviate some of his concerns regarding damage to the root systems of trees in the area. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 95-1-31 - INSTRUCTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO OBTAIN QUOTATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF BOTH A KEYSTONE WALL SYSTEM AND TIMBER WALL AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DIANNA LANE NEIGHBORHOOD AND REPORT BACK TO THE COUNCIL AT THE FEBRUARY 23RD COUNCIL MEETING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (4) Scalze, LaValle, Pedersen, Fahey. Nays (1) Morelan. Resolution declared adopted. 26