HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-20 Council Closed Session MINUTES
OF THE CLOSED WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
AUGUST 20, 2013
5:05 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the work session of the Edina City Council to order at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were: Members Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Edina City Staff attending the meeting: Annie Johnson, City Manager Intern; Karen Kurt, Assistant City
Manager; Scott Neal, City Manager; Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager; Jane Timm, Deputy
City Clerk; David Trevor, Attorney, Dorsey&Whitney.
SESSION CLOSED
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague to move into closed session to discuss
pending litigation at 3944 49 Y Street West and the possible acquisition of the property at 7360 Ohms
Lane at 5:06 p.m.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf updated the Council on the status of the property at 3944
49%2 Street West. Mr. Neuendorf and Attorney David Trevor gave an update on the acquisition of the
property at 3944 49 Y2 Street West. The Council and staff discussed the value of the property, the
environmental study, and the next steps in acquiring the property.
The City Council directed Mr. Neuendorf and Attorney David Trevor to set an HRA Public Hearing to acquire
the property.
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf updated the Council on the status of the property at 7360
Ohms Lane.
The City Council directed staff to continue discussions with Edina School District and the 7360 Ohms Lane
real estate broker.
Member Sprague made a motion seconded by Member Swenson to adjourn the closed session and
reconvene the work session at 6:00 p.m.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague, Swenson, Hovland.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane M.Timm, Deputy City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, September 3, 2013.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor