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Blaine approves $400,000 settlement in Rainbow Village lawsuit; city’s net cost estimated near $154,000

5616861 · March 3, 2025
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The council voted to approve a $400,000 settlement with Blaine Atlantic Funding LLC over a denied apartment project at North Town Mall; after insurance participation and legal costs the city's expected net obligation was described as roughly $154,000 and staff said a funding source will be identified later.

The Blaine City Council on March 3 approved a settlement to resolve litigation brought by Blaine Atlantic Funding LLC over the denial of a proposed apartment project at the Rainbow Village/North Town Mall site.

Director Thorbig told the council the plaintiff had sought about $1.4 million but agreed during a court‑ordered settlement conference to accept $400,000 to resolve all claims. Thorbig said the city had incurred nearly $71,000 in…

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