HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-02 Council Closed Meeting MINUTES
OF THE CLOSED SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
MARCH 2, 2010
7:45 P.M.
Mayor Hovland reconvened the closed session of the Edina City Council at 7:45 p.m. in the
Mayor's Conference Room of City Hall. Answering roilcall were: Members Bennett, Brindle,
Housh, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Staff present included: Gordon Hughes, City Manager;
Heather Worthington, Assistant City Manager; Ceil Smith, Assistant to City Manager; John
Wallin, Finance Director; Eric Roggeman, Assistant Finance Director; and Debra Mangen, City
Clerk.
Mayor Hovland stated the purpose of the meeting was to discuss labor negotiations with the
City's various unions.
City Manager Hughes briefly outlined the negotiations that have taken place to date. He also
reviewed the preliminary 2009 General Fund Year Report. Mr. Hughes stated that based on
the preliminary figures he believed the previously budgeted three mandatory furlough days
would be unnecessary for 2010. He added the voluntary furlough program would still be
offered for 2010.
The Council discussed with staff the preliminary year end finances, the financial consequences
of cancelling the mandatory furloughs and the impact such a cancellation might have on
negotiating the contracts.
Member Housh made a motion to eliminate the mandatory furlough days scheduled for
2010 at the direction of the City Manager based upon the 2009 Year End financial
condition of the City. Member Brindle seconded the motion.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Housh, Swenson, Hovland
Motion carried.
There being no further business, Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debr Man n, City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, March 16, 2009.
James B. Hovland, Mayor