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Ms. Callies replied yes, noting that anything that is discussed during mediation cannot be used during the trail. She stated that what they want to avoid is on the day of the jury trial the Judge asking the two parities to try and negotiate a settlement. Councilmember Elvig inquired if attorney costs would be in addition to the $2,000. Ms. Callies replied yes. Mayor Gamec requested that he be notified of the date and time of the mediation and if he is not available to attend the meeting he will appoint another Councilmember to attend. Councilmember Elvig inquired as to what had been offered in the past to settle the matter. Ms. Callies explained that the situation has changed somewhat because construction damages have been removed, but prior to that, the Kurak's were asking around $400,000 and the City was offering around $126,000. Councilmember Elvig inquired if condemnation commissioners had settled the issue and now the City is responding to an appeal made by the Kurak's. Ms. Callies replied that that was correct. Councilmember Elvig expressed concern that they are talking about mediation or settlement without knowing where either party stands. Ms. Callies replied that that is the reason for mediation. She explained that people are typically far apart when they start the meeting and the hope is that an agreement can be made. Mayor Gamec noted that the Council has discussed the idea of going up to $200,000 to settle the matter. Ms. Callies inquired if there was a general consensus to proceed with mediation. Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the mediation and pay the additional $21000 cost. ADJOURNMENT The closed session of the City Council adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nanci Libor Recording Secretary Time&tver Off Site Secretarial City Council/April 1, 2003 Page 2 of 2