Lilydale council approves $7,500 retaining‑wall replacement after HOA raises related repair request

Lilydale — On May 11, 2026, the Lilydale City Council voted 5-0 to approve a $7,500 contract to replace a deteriorating limestone retaining wall on the north side of the City Hall parking lot. The contractor will remove the existing limestone and install granite cube boulders to match a nearby Stonebridge Homeowners’ Association installation; the work carries a two‑year warranty.

The contract approval followed a public comment from Steve Afpelbacher, president of the Stonebridge Homeowners’ Association, who informed the council about deterioration of the pond wall directly behind City Hall and said he will submit a letter asking the city to contribute $14,825 toward replacement costs (described in the meeting as 6.3% of the west pond wall cost). "If extra stones remained, could the stones continue along the Highway 13 path to City Hall?" Councilmember Mary Kleinberg asked during the public‑comment exchange.

Councilmembers moved and seconded the contractor motion during regular business. Councilmember Mary Kleinberg made the motion to approve the proposal from Landscapes Unlimited/Granite Companies in the amount of $7,500; Councilmember Deborah Cornell seconded it. The motion carried, 5-0.

Why it matters: The work addresses visible structural deterioration at a public facility and aligns the City Hall landscaping with the adjacent Stonebridge installation. The Stonebridge request for an additional $14,825 is a separate funding ask; councilmembers did not take a formal vote on that request during this meeting and the HOA was asked to submit a written request.

What’s next: The contractor is expected to proceed under the approved proposal; the Stonebridge Homeowners’ Association will submit a letter formalizing its funding request for the council’s later consideration.