IV.6. Resolution Approving Settlement and Purchase Agreement; Riggs CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2024-153
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Date: December 17, 2024
Subject: Approve Settlement Agreement and Purchase Agreement
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Adopt Resolution 2024-073 Approving Settlement Agreement and
Purchase Agreement.
OVERVIEW
A plaintiff filed suit against the City challenging the denial of plaintiff's application for a
reasonable accommodation for a sober home as more fully summarized in ninety n
ninety, LLC v. City of Hopkins, Minnesota; a Minnesota corporation, United States
District Court, District of Minnesota: Case No. 0:23-cv-03224. The City defended
against plaintiff’s lawsuit via appointed legal counsel through the City’s insurer, the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust.
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The City was court ordered to a federal settlement conference and reached a settlement
in principal contingent upon final approval by a vote of the City Council. The Settlement
Agreement and Release provides for the full settlement and discharge of all claims that
have been made or might be made against the City. Among other terms and
conditions, the Settlement Agreement requires the purchase of the property located at
101 Oakwood Road, Hopkins, Minnesota for $618,500.
The City council discussed proposed settlement terms and conditions on December 10,
2024. The final Settlement Agreement and Purchase Agreement will be finalized and
distributed prior to the meeting.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
•Settlement Agreement and Purchase Agreement (to be distribute prior to meeting)
•Resolution 2024-073 (to be distribute prior to meeting)
City Attorney