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OF TBE CLOSED COUNCIL MeETMG
AUGUST 21, 1989
1 HELD AT EDINA CITY
A closed Council Meeting was held on August 21, 1989 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose
of discussing potential litigation concerning issuance of a building permit for
Lot 9, White Oaks Second Addition and Lot 1, White Oaks Third Addition.
In attendance were Member's Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor Richards. Staff
members present were Manager Rosland, Assistant Manager Hughes, Engineer Hoffman,
Attorney Erickson and Clerk Daehn.
Attorney Erickson reported that he and Assistant Manager Hughes had met with
Connor Schmid and Ed Clausman of the White Oaks neighborhood and Richard Andron of
Andron, Inc. concerning the subject lots, at the request of Mr. Andron. They
discussed a proposal whereby the City would purchase the subject lots from
Mr. Andron with a cash payment and the acceptance by the City of a gift of value
of an additional amount.
Attorney Erickson explained the position of the City if this matter were to
resolved by the courts.
process involved and potential costs if the matter proceeded to litigation.
The Council Members discussed the proposal and also the
Motion was made by Member Smith directing Assistant Manager Hughes and Attorney
Erickson to continue to negotiate with Hr. Andron on purchase of the subject lots,
with the understanding that any cash payment for purchase of the subject lots
would be predicated upon the City receiving donations from the White Oaks
neighbors equal to one-half the amount of the cash payment by no later than
September 18, 1989. Motion was seconded by Member Paulus.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
No other business was discussed by the Council Members.
6:OO p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at
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