HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-26 Closed Work Session Meeting MinutesMINUTES
OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
CLOSED MEETING
COMMUNITY ROOM, CITY HALL
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
7:00 P.M.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2.0 ROLL CALL
Answering roll call were Members Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, and Mayor Hovland.
Others in attendance: Consultant Charles “Chad” Weinstein, Ethical Leaders in Action; Jennifer
Garske, Executive Assistant (left after roll call); Scott Neal, City Manager
3.1 MOTION TO CLOSE SESSION as permitted by MS 13D.05, Subd. 3 to conduct the
City Manager Performance Review.
Member Jackson made a motion, seconded by Member Pierce, to close the meeting as
permitted by MS 13D.05, Subd. 3 to conduct the City Manager Performance Review. Ayes:
Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
3.2 CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The City Council conducted City Manager Neal’s annual performance review.
3.3 MOTION TO MOVE BACK INTO OPEN SESSION
Member Pierce made a motion, seconded by Member Jackson to move back into open session.
Ayes: Agnew, Jackson, Pierce, Risser, Hovland. Motion carried.
4.0 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hovland adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Allison, City Clerk
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Minutes approved by Edina City Council, February 4, 2026.
Sharon Allison (Feb 5, 2026 11:29:41 CST)