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City Council Regular Meeting - 03/27/06 Minutes - Page 8 necessary documents for execution, subject to City Attorney approval as to legal form. Roll Call Ayes: Maschka; Pust; Ihlan; Kough and Klausing. Nays: None. 6. Recognitions, Donations, Communications 6.a Update on Pending Litigation, Twin Lakes Redevelopment Project Mayor Klausing asked City Manager Beets to update the City Council and public on ongoing litigation regarding the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Project; both in state court, and in federal court. City Manager Beets advised that the federal court case consisted of a property owner on the northwest comer of Fairview and the proposed Twin Lakes Boulevard, seeking compensation, claiming that including the property within the Twin Lakes Master Plan constituted a form of "taking" within the eyes of the law. City Manager Beets advised that the City's Attorneys through the League of Minnesota Insurance Trust (LMCIT) requested dismissal of the case, and the judge had concurred. Mr. Beets noted that the property owner could appeal the decision, or take the case to state court and make similar claims; however, a federal judge had decided that the case didn't belong in federal court. City Manager Beets noted that staff would provide Councilmembers with a copy of the judgment upon receipt. Ci ty Manager Beets, regarding the state court case decision, noted that the City was still awaiting the case decision, but it should be received within a month. 6.b Proclamation for Former Mayor Gale Linebarger Mayor Klausing read the proclamation honoring the service of former Mayor Gale Linebarger to the community and region; and on behalf of the citizens, staff and City Council Recognitions, Donations, Communications