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RESOLVED, that upon execution and delivery of a release in
full to the City of St. Paul, the proper City officers are hereby
authorized and directed to pay out of the Tort Liability Fund,
09070-511-000, to Northern States Power Company, the sum of Nine
Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($950.00) as reimbursement for
advancing on behalf of the City of St. Paul that amount in settlement
of the claim for damages of Thoma.s Blanck and Robert Lushanko
sustained February 15, 1978 at the Commodore Hotel; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, tha.t the payment be directed to the attention
of G. M. Olson, Insurance Administrator, 414 Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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GEORGE LATIMER
MAYOR
May 19, 1981
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T0: Members of the Council of
the City of Saint Pau1
FROM: Frank E. Villaume III ��
Deputy City Attorney
RE: Claims of Thoma.s Blanck and Robert Lushanko
Thoma.s Blanck is an architect who, on February 15, 1978, had offices
located in the Commodore Hotel. It was Mr. Blanck who first became
aware of the gas leak and assisted in warning other guests and
tenants of the building. He was standing in the north parking lot
when the large explosion occurred and sustained a minor injury.
Mr. Blanck' s architectural office was totally destroyed by the fire
and explosion. He submitted a total claim of $7,636.62 which
detailed almost each and every item which was lost. The claim was
eventually resolved in the amount of $7,000 and pursuant to the
Court' s findings the City of St. Paul is liable for 10%.
Robert Lushanko was in the vicinity of the hotel when he was caught
up in the traffic congestion of the fire equipment and being unable
to leave got out of his car and was watching the activities when
the explosion occurred. He was struck in the face by flying glass,
requiring out-patient treatment at the hospital where the wound
was closed. Approxima.tely five weeks later he returned to the
doctor where an additional piece of glass was found and removed.
He claims that the wound continues to be bothersome and that
cosmetic surgery remains possible. His total expenses were $249.50
and his claim was settled in the amount of $2,500. Again, by reason of
the Court' s finding, the City of St. Paul is responsible for $250.00.
The amounts have been paid by Northern States Power Company on our
behalf and this resolution would effect our reimbursing them for
payments on our behalf. The Office of the City Attorney recommends
approval of these settlements .
cc: Peter G. Hames
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