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Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33`d Street, stated it was very important for the residents to be informed of the proposed expansion and that they have an opportunity to review the final documentation and comment before it goes to the Airport Commission. She voiced her concern on the city putting 1600 new residential units in the village area and how that will be impacted by the proposed runway expansion Marge Williams, 3025 Lake Elmo Avenue, stated in her opinion MAC does not speak truthfully on numbers and tend to project numbers that do not come to realization. Motion: Mayor Johnston moved to direct staff to ask the Metropolitan Airport Commission for a 30 day extension on the city's comment period which will give the city the opportunity to respond and have the city attorney and city administrator summarize the concerns and opposition of the city council, local residents and neighboring communities. Council member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Consider referral of the Ziertman's, 5761 Keats Avenue, concerns and claims to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)for independent investigation and resolution The city administrator requested the council refer the Ziertman's concerns and claims to the League Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) for investigation, evaluation and to determine what, if any, settlement is appropriate to resolve this matter with the understanding that the outcome of the LMCIT investigation and actions will conclude the city's responsibility on this matter. The LMCIT will be provided with the June 5, 2007 Ziertman information, including the video if the Ziertmans are willing to share it, and with the June 1, 2007 memo from the attorney as background. The LMCIT will have access to information and interviews that the LMCIT finds necessary to proceed with the investigation. Jodean Thronson, attorney for the Ziertmans, would like timelines and to be notified how the investigation is proceeding. She said the Ziertmans would like to put in writing their oral claims and will comply with investigation and provide a copy of the video tape on water damage, Motion: Council Member Johnson moved to refer the concerns and claims presented by the Ziertman's at the June 5, 2007 city council meeting to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance trust (LMCIT) for independent investigation and evaluation of these claims and for a resolution of these claims based upon the findings of the independent investigation. This is with the understanding that the LMCIT will act independently and have access to any information, including individuals that the LMCIT identifies as necessary during the LMCIT investigation. This is with the understanding of the city council that the resolution of the LMCIT'S investigation will fulfill the city's responsibility in resolving the Ziertman's concerns and claims in this matter. Council Member DeLapp seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously, LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 10, 2007 4