1-2000-14379-4

STATE OF MINNESOTA

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

FOR THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

In the Matter of Lake Chapeau Habitat Committee, Inc. vs. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Court File No. C5-00-1355

ORDER FOR MEDIATION

WHEREAS, both parties to the above matter have consented to mediate the above matter.

THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, pursuant to Minn. Rule 1400.5950 that George A. Beck, Administrative Law Judge, Office of Administrative Hearings, 100 Washington Square, 100 Washington Avenue, Suite 1700, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2138, telephone 612-241-7601, is appointed as mediator in this matter, and that the mediation shall be held on July 26, 2001, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, no later than one week prior to the mediation, each party shall file with the mediator a confidential mediation statement which shall set out (1) a brief summary of the facts and issues, (2) a description of settlement discussions to date, and (3) a list of the names and titles of persons who will attend the mediation. The mediation statement need not be served on the other party. It is strongly recommended that the person with authority to settle this case for each party be present. If that is not possible that person shall be immediately available by telephone.

Dated this 3^rd day of July, 2001.

KENNETH A. NICKOLAI

Chief Administrative Law Judge