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1720 Bohns Point Road, Wayzata, Minnesota April 25, 2022 Page | 3 deferred maintenance, or state of disrepair. Present condition could contribute or cause the deterioration of other adjoining elements or systems. Repair or replacement is required. SCOPE OF SERVICES and LIMITATIONS The report is not to be considered a guarantee of condition and no warranty is implied. Our observations are non-destructive, and limited to those portions of the site/wall that could be visually examined without excavation, removing surface finishes, disassembling equipment, or removing finishes, furnishings and equipment. Our scope of services did not include an exhaustive technical investigation. No material sampling, analytic tests, precise measurements or engineering calculations were performed. This includes but is not limited to: compaction testing, soil sampling, global stability calculations. We did not determine whether the wall and its operation or use conform to any city codes, or regulations, or restrictions that may be enforced within the jurisdiction. As Professional Engineers, it is our responsibility to evaluate available evidence relevant to the purpose of this inspection. We are not, however, responsible for conditions that could not be seen or were not within the scope of our service at the time of the inspection. DESCRIPTION OF WALL/SITE: This wall is a single tier, concrete masonry unit (CMU) retaining wall approximately 100-feet in length with a maximum exposed height of about 7.5-feet. The wall is located on the eastern shore of Bohns Point. DOCUMENT/INFORMATION REVIEW No documents were provided. CONCLUSION In summary, I consider the structural condition of this retaining wall to be poor when compared to others of similar age and construction type. The wall is reaching the end of its expected useful life. Replacement should be anticipated in the next few years. This professional opinion is based on the information that you provided (verbal, photos, documentation) and my non-destructive observations at the site. Keep in mind that without invasive investigation, such as described above in scope of service, not everything about the condition of the existing retaining wall can be known. Further, improper water control, flood events, or extensive soil saturation can quickly change the condition of a retaining wall. Opinions and recommendations in this report are limited to the scope of work. This report has been prepared in strict confidence with you as our client. Reliance upon our report by other parties is strictly prohibited. If you choose to share our report, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Engineer from any third-party action. No reproduction or re-use is permitted without express written consent. Further, we will not release this report to anyone without your permission. If additional documentation or information is made available for review, I reserve the right to amend or add to the opinions and observations presented in this report.