Res 2022- 10 Settlement Agreement Anthony Patton CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-10
RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AND RELEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
AND ANTHONY PATTON
At a meeting of the City Council for the City of Mendota Heights ("the City") held on the
2nd day of February,2022,the City Council introduced and moved for the adoption of the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, Anthony Patton was previously employed by the City as a patrol officer for
the Mendota Heights Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patton allegedly sustained injuries in the line of duty, which the City
denies; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patton was granted Police and Fire Plan duty disability benefits by the
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 353.656, Subd. 1;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patton claims to be entitled to continuation of health insurance coverage
pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 299A.465, as a result of his duty related disability,which the City denies;
WHEREAS, the parties participated in mediation on January 20, 2022 and reached a
settlement of Mr. Patton's claim under Minn. Stat. § 299A.465; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to resolve their differences without the cost, delay and
uncertainty of litigating the matter; and
WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement provides for the resolution of the dispute between
the parties as well as a release of all claims for the future payment of any health insurance
premiums by the City on behalf of Mr. Patton under Minn. Stat. § 299A.465; and
WHEREAS, the City's attorney and City Administrator have recommended the City
Council ratify and approve the Settlement Agreement and Release as it sets out a reasonable means
of addressing and resolving this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council as follows:
1. The above-referenced recitals are incorporated herein to this Resolution.
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2. The Settlement Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A in the matter of the City of
Mendota Heights, Petitioner, v.Anthony Patton and PERA,OAH Docket No. 71-3600-
37584 is hereby ratified and approved in its entirety.
3. An executed copy of this Resolution as well as an executed copy of the Settlement
Agreement will be provided to the City's attorney for delivery to Mr. Patton's attorney.
4. The City Administrator and the City' s attorney are hereby authorized and directed to
take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient to file or record
the appropriate documents and/or stipulations to facilitate the directives of the City
Council as provided herein in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Dated: February 2, 2022
v
Ste anie tevine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cheryl cob ity A inistrator
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