Mitchell Hollow trail wall and fence safety
Summary
The trail's extensive retaining walls and boardwalks drove a $15,000 inspection cost increase. Council Member Rice flagged a possible drainage problem near the Bibee property that staff agreed to inspect before pavement goes down.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $15,000 additional, within the project's ~$372,000 contingency.
Trail users and adjacent property owners protected by the retaining walls.
Adjacent Bibee, Pace, Larson, and Stuart property owners have raised damage and drainage concerns.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council. — October 6, 2026
The city approved a $148,083.65 change order plus land deals with the Dean and Paxman families to finish trail and sidewalk work on 9600 North this season, with traffic-calming chicanes and flashing crosswalk beacons to follow.
City Council — September 1, 2026
The trail's extensive retaining walls and boardwalks drove a $15,000 inspection cost increase. Council Member Rice flagged a possible drainage problem near the Bibee property that staff agreed to inspect before pavement goes down.
City Council — August 4, 2026
The Larson family says trail construction undercut their fence and left soil unstable — they want it rebuilt and better communication from the city.
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