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Mounds View City Council March 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 18 • part. He stated this may be an issue with private homeowners insurance, and that is something else to look at. He stated the City Code does not ensure what private insurance may require. He stated perhaps Staff could discuss the matter with the neighbor to see if there can be some sort of compromise, since there is potential cost to be expended on both sides. Councilmember Gunn asked what the insurance company said. Ms. Amundsen stated the insurance company indicated it is an exceptional situation. She stated that the Code violation with the setback requirement is a more sensible way to approach this. She stated one is not going to lean over two feet to get to the fence. She asked that the definition of retaining wall versus terrace be reviewed. She stated this is the best option, so they can have a six foot high fence and it would also eliminate gulley, which is already filling up with debris. She stated the City needs to see if there has been a Code violation. Mayor Marty stated this definitely needs to be referred to the Planning Commission to clean up the Code regarding fences, retaining walls, terraces, and the related setbacks. He stated clarification is needed so it does not happen again. Councilmember Gunn suggested the issue be discussed at the next worksession on Apri13, 2006. City Attorney Riggs stated Staff has looked at a lot of the legal issues associated with this. He stated it is a unique situation, and this is one that is not covered in the City Code. G. Amending Resolution 6756 to Authorize Plans and Specifications for a Sidewalk on the east side of Silver Lake Road between County Road H and County Road H2 for the Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Improvement Project. Director of Public Works Lee explained Resolution 6756 was approved on February 27, 2006 for the Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Improvement Project. He indicated the resolution did not specifically state what side the sidewalk should be placed on, although the City Council indicated a preference for the east side. He stated the resolution needs to be amended with this specification. Director of Public Works Lee explained the City Council requested options for the sidewalk on the segment adjacent to Silver View Park. He reviewed the options, which consisted of Option Al for a sidewalk coming through the park to avoid the wetlands ($53,600), Option A2 which is the same as Option Al with the addition of security lighting ($109,600), Option B for a sidewalk along the boulevard which would go through the wetlands ($252,000), and Option C for an elevated boardwalk along the boulevard ($337,540). Director of Public Works Lee noted another option would be to have a sidewalk along the park entrance driveway for $21,600. He recommends this be added as a bid alternate to get bids to see if it should be pursued. Director of Public Works Lee stated these options were considered by the Park and Recreation Commission, and they recommend Option B. He commented that Staff is looking for input from the City Council on what option to prepare plans and specifications for.