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2525 Dunwoody Avenue, Wayzata, Minnesota <br />February 9, 2024 <br />Page | 3 <br />Retaining Wall Completion Reports and <br />Construction Inspections <br />To: Retaining wall contractors and/or all clients utilizing our services for retaining wall engineering. <br />From: Paul Schimnowski, PE <br />Retaining Wall Engineer <br />Criterium Schimnowski Engineers (CSE) <br />Paul@CriteriumMN.com <br />Date: April 1, 2021 <br />To help contractors and other interested parties navigate the changes that many cities and jurisdictions <br />are making regarding construction inspection requirements and final approval letters, we are making <br />the following recommendations: <br />1. Request that the City Building Official complete the Required Inspections of Retaining Walls <br />form, attached. <br />2. Notify your client of the potential for added cost depending on city/building official <br />requirements. Contact our office or refer to our service agreement for current fees. <br />3. Contact Criterium Schimnowski Engineers to schedule any required inspections. Adequate lead <br />time is required. Similar to typical City inspections, at least one week is recommended. We <br />cannot guarantee immediate service. <br />4. Take daily construction progress photos for your records and for submittal to Criterium <br />Schimnowski Engineers upon request. <br />5. Complete the Statement of Conformance for your records and for submittal to Criterium <br />Schimnowski Engineers upon request. Form attached. <br />If a Wall Completion Report (Post built Conformance Letter), is requested of CSE, we will require that <br />you provide construction photos and Statement of Conformance. In addition, CSE will need to perform <br />a site visit once final grading is completed. Without these three items, we are unable to comment on <br />the construction/conformance of the wall. <br />We are here to help as much as possible. These inspection requirements are not coming from us. <br />Contact us if you have any questions.