HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-13 Coucnil Closed Meeting MINUTES
OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
DECEMBER 13,2010
5:00 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. in the Community Room of City Hall.Answering rolicall
were Members Bennett, Brindle, Housh, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Council Member Elect Sprague joined
the City Council for the session.
Staff attending the meeting included: Scott Neal, City Manager; Ceil Smith, Assistant to the City Manager; Jeff
Long, Police Chief; John Wallin, Finance Director; Eric Roggeman, Assistant Finance Director; Roger Knutson,
City Attorney; and Debra Mangen,City Clerk.
Member Swenson made a motion seconded by Member Bennett to close the council meeting to allow the
Council to discuss the implications of the received arbitrator's decision on labor negotiations.
Ayes: Bennett, Brindle, Housh,Swenson and Mayor Hovland
Motion carried.
Manager Neal briefed the Council on the decision of the arbitrator with the Police Teamsters union. Attorney
Knutson reviewed the legal options available to the City Council
The Council and staff reviewed the financial implications of decision, with the resultant possible operational
implications. They reviewed their future collective bargaining options. The Council gave staff direction on how
to proceed with the negotiations.
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Man ,City Clerk
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, December 13, 2010
James B. Hovland, Mayor