HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-21 Closed Mtng MINUTES
OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
AUUGUST 21,2012
10:40 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 10:40 p.m. in the Community Room of Edina City Hall. He
announced the purposed of the closed session was to allow the City Council to discuss an issue regarding
trees at Valley View Road and Sally Lane with the City Attorney.
Audience members were asked to leave the Council's Chambers. Staff members were excused from the
room.
ROLLCALL
Answering rollcall were Members Bennett, Brindle,Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland.
Staff members present included Roger Knutson, City Attorney; Karen Kurt, Assistant City Manager; Debra
Mangen, City Clerk; Chad Millner, Assistant City Engineer and Scott Neal, City Manager.
The Council asked questions of staff regarding the status of trees in the City's right-of-way on Valley View
Road and Sally Lane. Staff provided answers. Attorney Knutson gave his guidance on possible methods to
resolve the issue. The Council gave staff direction to proceed to resolution.
Member Bennett made a motion, seconded by Member Sprague to adjourn the close session and
reconvene the regular meeting at 11:20 p.m.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Sprague,Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Minutes approved by Edina City Council,September 4,2012,
James B. Hovland, Mayor
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