HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-22 Council Closed Session MINUTES
OF THE CLOSED WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
JANUARY 22, 2013
5:05 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Answering roll call were: Members Brindle, Sprague,
Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Roger Knutson, City Attorney; Karen Kurt, Assistant City Manager;
Debra Mangen, City Clerk; Scott Neal, City Manager; Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager; Cary
Teague, Community Development Director; and consultants Jack Rice, Real Estate Consultant, and Lisa Diehl,
Diehl Partners, LLC.
Member Sprague made a motion, seconded by Member Swenson to move into closed session to discuss
potential real estate acquisitions at 5:06 p.m.
Ayes: Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Member Bennett entered the meeting at 5:11 p.m.
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf and Consultant Rice updated the Council on the potential
purchase of the property at 3930 West 49% Street. Mr. Neuendorf and Consultant Diehl also reported on the
potential purchase of the property at 3944 West 49% Street. The Council and staff discussed the level of
interest, timing and potential purchase terms for each property.
Member Swenson made a motion to adjourn the closed session and reconvene the work session at 5:35
p.m. Member Bennett seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Mangen, City Cl 6r
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 5, 2013.
ames B. Hovland, Mayor