Construction is underway on a retaining wall on Court Street

Crews have begun working on installing a new retaining wall on Court Street, between the Congregational/UCC Church and Miller Law Firm's offices.

The project is a little more complicated than first expected.  The steep slopes and height of the wall triggered the need for more work to confirm soil types, which resulted in a deeper foundation for the wall.  That led to an increase in the quantity and sizes of the block that was ordered, resulting in a $10,375 additional cost.  Changes in fencing and guardrail lowered that cost by $1,598.  The Decorah City Council has approved the net additional cost of $8,779.