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The proposed diagnostic process may not provide an immediate resolution to the soil <br />saturation problems; it may take months of monitoring to identify the causes and <br />potential mitigation methods. As we discussed, diagnosing the problem is 90% of the <br />solution. Implementing the proper physical measures is the other 10 %. <br />As in all of life there are no guarantees; for LGE to give a guarantee that the problem will <br />be solved, especially where Mother Nature is involved, would be a reckless statement for <br />any corporation or individual to make. What I can guarantee is that LGE will continue to <br />do the right thing and will remain fully committed to help identify and resolve the <br />problem of saturated soils. In return for our commitment, LGE needs you to support the <br />diagnostic process and remain committed to solving the main problem, which is, as I <br />understood you to say, "the ground is so saturated that we are not able to farm our land <br />and grow our hay just like we have in the past." <br />Please keep in mind that although the problem this past year was saturated soils, the <br />problem next year may be completely different. Throughout our conversation I received <br />the impression that you want to control all the water on your property through your <br />headgates. The reason I mention this is that future slurry walls may be a possible solution <br />to saturated soils. Let's discuss this further to confirm. <br />In the event that a Deere & Ault consultant needs to enter your property, please let us <br />know how you want us to proceed. <br />We appreciate you and Linda taking time to sit down with Matt and me. We believe that <br />honest communication is a good start to solving the problem. <br />We look forward to a mutually agreed -upon resolution. <br />Sincerely, <br />Dennis L. Fields <br />Vice President, Mountain Division <br />cc via Email: <br />Don Deere <br />Kim Ogle <br />Rob Everist <br />Matt Noteboom <br />Jim Sittner <br />Eric Scott <br />Letter to Dean and Linda Sandstead <br />February 27, 2012 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />