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OF THE SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
OCTOBER 20,1997 - 6:15 P.M.
Answering rollcall were Members Faust, Hovland, Kelly, Maetzold and Mayor Smith.
The Mayor described the purpose of the special closed Council meeting. He noted a number of
property owners suffering damage from seepage of water and sewer back ups during the summer of
1997 have indicated their intent to file suite against the City of Edina. Considering the potential law
suites the Mayor asked the City Attorney to review with the Council the recommended approach in
dealing with citizens.
Attorney Gilligan explained the City’s insurance carrier, the St. Paul Companies have not denied any
claims filed to date. He added the City must cooperate with the St. Paul Companies to fulfill their
contractual agreement. The process for claims is as follows:
I. Individual claims are forwarded to the insurance carrier for processing,
2. Insurance carrier either approves or denies a claim,
3. If denied the claimant may file suite,
4. Notice of law suites would be referred to insurance carrier,
5. Liability determination is made,
6. Insurance carrier defends City if necessary or may choose a settlement in lieu of litigation.
Attorney Gilligan noted that the process needs to be followed to abide by the terms of the City’s
insurance contracts. Therefore, the City is not in a position to make any kind of grant to property I owners who suffered losses.
Engineer Hoffman explained the Preliminary Report given at the regular Council meeting will outline
the Consultants findings so far. A final report will be presented at the December 1 , 1997 Council
meeting. He noted that over 500 residents were notified of tonight‘s meeting.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Smith declared the meeting
adjourned.