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costs, payments to the Commissioners, Attorney fees and engineering fees. Hicks asked if that is the final settlement. Lynden said no, that it is not the final settlement. The appeal in Ramsey District Court has not been scheduled for trial; advised that Mr. Reiling is seeking $150,000 and the Commissioners awarded $33,000 and $30,000; so, no, it's an estimate on the part of the engineer. It is what has been approved by the lower court. It has been approved by the Commissioners; the appeal is to the lower court; the first stage is the Commissioners. Hicks said let's suppose these assessments were levied to cover the current cost of $40,000 for easement, and the applicant is successful in his appeal in raising that; what do we do about assessments then? Lynden said you can do a supplementary assessment. Eibensteiner said the supplementary assessment procedure raises a question. Let's say I have all the lots sold by next spring; who picks up the assess- ments? Lynden said it would be the owners of the lots in the subdivision. Woodburn noted that it roughly translates out, then, that Mr. Reiling is giving the land and is getting seven lots for about $7,000 each ($49,000) and Mr. Eibensteiner is giving the land and getting seven for $91,000 ($13,000/ lot plus the road grading costs). That's correct. Reiling said he thinks the Mayor is somewhat befuddled; the $44,000 figure included the attorney fees. Woodburn said that's correct. Reiling said our award so far is $33,000; now if you divide that figure, you'll have the right figure. Woodburn said $8,570 vs $13,000+. Woodburn asked if there were any further questions. After determining there were no additional questions or comments, the public hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. -4- ? - . . .