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r;:, :J~ lA' ~~ Y '''I :Pi lr~ J ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MA Y 11. 1998 u L"j 6 . Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, to resolve the case and avoid going to trial. Staff recommends acceptance of the settlement offer. Mayor Probst inquired if the City would be responsible for 100% of the liability ifit chose to . proceed with the trail. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the City would be responsible for all costs. Mayor Probst asked Mr. Fritsinger ifit is likely that the court would grant some monetary compensation to the Plaintiff. Mr. Fritsinger stated that he believed the court would award some funds. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the City had incurred some legal costs. Mr. Fritsinger responded that a cost of about $1,000 was incurred. Mayor Probst stated that the City has incurred some legal expenses and this case has been a distraction for Staff. Councilmember Aplikowski agreed with Mayor Probst. Couneilmember Hicks stated that the settlement offer is lower than he had expected. Mayor Probst suggested that Staff investigate remedies to recover any settlement expenses. MOTION: Couneilmember Hicks moved and Councilmember Keirn seconded a motion to approve the settlement proposal by the plaintiff, Midwest Asphalt Corporation, in the sum of $20,250, $11,250 paid by the City of Arden Hills and $9,000 paid by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurancc Trust, subject to the recommendations . of Attorney Hoff as outlined in thc Staff memorandum dated, May 6, 1998. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger stated new keys arc available for Councilmembers for the new City Hall facility. Councilmembers were asked to enter through the front (north) door. Mayor Probst inquired if the Councilmembers' old security codes were still active. Mr. Fritsinger stated the codes are active. . COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Hicks asked Mr. Fritsinger about drainage easements, Mr. Fritsingertesponded that the area in question is part of the drainage easement. Mr. Stafford has informed the individual about this and the City will be evaluating all of the drainage ditches within the City for maintenance needs, Mr. Stafford has put together a letter of response to the particular individual. Councilmember Aplikowski publicly thanked Mr. Dave Winkel for 20 years of service to the City. Councilmember Keirn acknowledged that Cindy Walsh was presented with a Community . Recreation Education A ward by Independent School District No. 621.