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Mounds View City Council March 12, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Seven Dennis Patrini, 8434 Sunnyside Road, stated he feels Mounds View is going to get an intermediate airport, no matter what is done, and he feels the City's own Legislators are the biggest threat, as they are not willing to proceed. Councilmember Hankner asked Mr. Patrini if he would be willing to lobby if the question is brought up again in the Legislature. Mr. Patrini replied maybe. LeeAnn Sporre, a resident of Fridley, stated she is a member of a task force committee that has dealt with this issue since day one. She advised that the issue will be discussed on March 26, at 11 AM, at the MPCA meeting, and recommended the City go ahead with the battle now. Mayor McCarty stated that it has been frustrating to have requested explanations from MAC, for example the reason for an ILS where 85% of the pilots were not rated for such systems, and not receive complete answers. This is one of the many reasons for my motion to implement the lawsuit. ,uncilmember Hankner pointed out the motion does tie the City into expense, and she does not feel this is strategically the best time to proceed with the lawsuit, and they should instead gather information, and as elected officials, take the best course of action, for the City. Councilmember Doty questioned whether, if the Council passes the motion now, it would be premature and if the City would be damaging its position in court. Attorney Meyers replied he is concerned with obtaining] the best expert advice possible, that will answer the questions in all areas, and they must be able to name all the issues involved, and have appropriate supporting evidence. He added he needs the tools to do the job, and the Council must decide the political consequences of proceeding. Meyers indicated that he would file the lawsuit only after obtaining sufficient data and evidence. Councilmember Blanchard stated she had no statement to make on the issue.